diff --git a/Content.Server/Execution/ExecutionSystem.cs b/Content.Server/Execution/ExecutionSystem.cs
index 976c21149b..d0fce534ff 100644
--- a/Content.Server/Execution/ExecutionSystem.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/Execution/ExecutionSystem.cs
@@ -115,10 +115,10 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
         args.Verbs.Add(verb);
     }
 
-    private bool CanExecuteWithAny(EntityUid weapon, EntityUid victim, EntityUid attacker)
+    private bool CanExecuteWithAny(EntityUid victim, EntityUid attacker)
     {
         // No point executing someone if they can't take damage
-        if (!TryComp<DamageableComponent>(victim, out var damage))
+        if (!TryComp<DamageableComponent>(victim, out _))
             return false;
 
         // You can't execute something that cannot die
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
 
     private bool CanExecuteWithMelee(EntityUid weapon, EntityUid victim, EntityUid user)
     {
-        if (!CanExecuteWithAny(weapon, victim, user)) return false;
+        if (!CanExecuteWithAny(victim, user)) return false;
 
         // We must be able to actually hurt people with the weapon
         if (!TryComp<MeleeWeaponComponent>(weapon, out var melee) && melee!.Damage.GetTotal() > 0.0f)
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
 
     private bool CanExecuteWithGun(EntityUid weapon, EntityUid victim, EntityUid user)
     {
-        if (!CanExecuteWithAny(weapon, victim, user)) return false;
+        if (!CanExecuteWithAny(victim, user)) return false;
 
         // We must be able to actually fire the gun
         if (!TryComp<GunComponent>(weapon, out var gun) && _gunSystem.CanShoot(gun!))
@@ -172,23 +172,28 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
 
         if (attacker == victim)
         {
-            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-melee-initial-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium, attacker, victim, weapon);
-            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-melee-initial-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker), PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
+            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-melee-initial-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium,
+                attacker, victim, weapon);
+
+            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-melee-initial-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker),
+                PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
         }
         else
         {
-            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-melee-initial-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium, attacker, victim, weapon);
-            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-melee-initial-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker), PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
+            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-melee-initial-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium,
+                attacker, victim, weapon);
+
+            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-melee-initial-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker),
+                PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
         }
 
-        var doAfter =
-            new DoAfterArgs(EntityManager, attacker, executionTime, new ExecutionDoAfterEvent(), weapon, target: victim, used: weapon)
-            {
-                BreakOnTargetMove = true,
-                BreakOnUserMove = true,
-                BreakOnDamage = true,
-                NeedHand = true
-            };
+        var doAfter = new DoAfterArgs(EntityManager, attacker, executionTime, new ExecutionDoAfterEvent(), weapon,
+            target: victim, used: weapon)
+        {
+            BreakOnMove = true,
+            BreakOnDamage = true,
+            NeedHand = true
+        };
 
         _doAfterSystem.TryStartDoAfter(doAfter);
     }
@@ -200,39 +205,31 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
 
         if (attacker == victim)
         {
-            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-gun-initial-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium, attacker, victim, weapon);
-            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-gun-initial-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker), PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
+            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-gun-initial-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium,
+                attacker, victim, weapon);
+
+            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-gun-initial-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker),
+                PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
         }
         else
         {
-            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-initial-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium, attacker, victim, weapon);
-            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-initial-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker), PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
+            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-initial-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium,
+                attacker, victim, weapon);
+
+            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-initial-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker),
+                PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
         }
 
-        var doAfter =
-            new DoAfterArgs(EntityManager, attacker, GunExecutionTime, new ExecutionDoAfterEvent(), weapon, target: victim, used: weapon)
-            {
-                BreakOnTargetMove = true,
-                BreakOnUserMove = true,
-                BreakOnDamage = true,
-                NeedHand = true
-            };
+        var doAfter = new DoAfterArgs(EntityManager, attacker, GunExecutionTime, new ExecutionDoAfterEvent(), weapon,
+            target: victim, used: weapon)
+        {
+            BreakOnDamage = true,
+            NeedHand = true
+        };
 
         _doAfterSystem.TryStartDoAfter(doAfter);
     }
 
-    private bool OnDoafterChecks(EntityUid uid, DoAfterEvent args)
-    {
-        if (args.Handled || args.Cancelled || args.Used == null || args.Target == null)
-            return false;
-
-        if (!CanExecuteWithAny(args.Used.Value, args.Target.Value, uid))
-            return false;
-
-        // All checks passed
-        return true;
-    }
-
     private void OnDoafterMelee(EntityUid uid, SharpComponent component, DoAfterEvent args)
     {
         if (args.Handled || args.Cancelled || args.Used == null || args.Target == null)
@@ -252,13 +249,19 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
 
         if (attacker == victim)
         {
-            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-melee-complete-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium, attacker, victim, weapon);
-            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-melee-complete-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker), PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
+            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-melee-complete-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium,
+                attacker, victim, weapon);
+
+            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-melee-complete-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker),
+                PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
         }
         else
         {
-            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-melee-complete-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium, attacker, victim, weapon);
-            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-melee-complete-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker), PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
+            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-melee-complete-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium,
+                attacker, victim, weapon);
+
+            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-melee-complete-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker),
+                PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
         }
     }
 
@@ -311,7 +314,9 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
         if (ev.Ammo.Count <= 0)
         {
             _audioSystem.PlayEntity(component.SoundEmpty, Filter.Pvs(weapon), weapon, true, AudioParams.Default);
-            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-empty", Filter.Pvs(weapon), PopupType.Medium, attacker, victim, weapon);
+            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-empty", Filter.Pvs(weapon), PopupType.Medium, attacker, victim,
+                weapon);
+
             return;
         }
 
@@ -325,7 +330,9 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
             case CartridgeAmmoComponent cartridge:
                 // Get the damage value
                 var prototype = _prototypeManager.Index<EntityPrototype>(cartridge.Prototype);
-                prototype.TryGetComponent<ProjectileComponent>(out var projectileA, _componentFactory); // sloth forgive me
+                prototype.TryGetComponent<ProjectileComponent>(out var projectileA,
+                    _componentFactory); // sloth forgive me
+
                 if (projectileA != null)
                 {
                     damage = projectileA.Damage * cartridge.Count;
@@ -344,6 +351,7 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
                 {
                     damage = projectileB.Damage;
                 }
+
                 Del(ammoUid);
                 break;
 
@@ -360,8 +368,11 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
         {
             if (_interactionSystem.TryRollClumsy(attacker, 0.33333333f, clumsy))
             {
-                ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-clumsy-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium, attacker, victim, weapon);
-                ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-clumsy-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker), PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
+                ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-clumsy-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium,
+                    attacker, victim, weapon);
+
+                ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-clumsy-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker),
+                    PopupType.MediumCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
 
                 // You shoot yourself with the gun (no damage multiplier)
                 _damageableSystem.TryChangeDamage(attacker, damage, origin: attacker);
@@ -377,21 +388,32 @@ public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
         // Popups
         if (attacker != victim)
         {
-            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-complete-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium, attacker, victim, weapon);
-            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-complete-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker), PopupType.LargeCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
+            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-complete-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.Medium,
+                attacker, victim, weapon);
+
+            ShowExecutionPopup("execution-popup-gun-complete-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker),
+                PopupType.LargeCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
         }
         else
         {
-            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-gun-complete-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.LargeCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
-            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-gun-complete-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker), PopupType.LargeCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
+            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-gun-complete-internal", Filter.Entities(attacker), PopupType.LargeCaution,
+                attacker, victim, weapon);
+
+            ShowExecutionPopup("suicide-popup-gun-complete-external", Filter.PvsExcept(attacker),
+                PopupType.LargeCaution, attacker, victim, weapon);
         }
     }
 
-    private void ShowExecutionPopup(string locString, Filter filter, PopupType type,
-        EntityUid attacker, EntityUid victim, EntityUid weapon)
+    private void ShowExecutionPopup(
+        string locString,
+        Filter filter,
+        PopupType type,
+        EntityUid attacker,
+        EntityUid victim,
+        EntityUid weapon)
     {
         _popupSystem.PopupEntity(Loc.GetString(
                 locString, ("attacker", attacker), ("victim", victim), ("weapon", weapon)),
             attacker, filter, true, type);
     }
-}
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Content.Server/Projectiles/ProjectileSystem.cs b/Content.Server/Projectiles/ProjectileSystem.cs
index ca63d38255..2f19cbfa01 100644
--- a/Content.Server/Projectiles/ProjectileSystem.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/Projectiles/ProjectileSystem.cs
@@ -9,9 +9,6 @@ using Content.Shared._White;
 using Robust.Shared.Configuration;
 using Robust.Shared.Player;
 using Robust.Shared.Physics.Events;
-using Content.Shared.Mobs.Components;
-using Robust.Shared.Physics.Events;
-using Robust.Shared.Player;
 
 namespace Content.Server.Projectiles;
 
@@ -64,12 +61,27 @@ public sealed class ProjectileSystem : SharedProjectileSystem
             return;
         }
 
+        if (TryHandleProjectile(target, (uid, component)))
+        {
+            var direction = args.OurBody.LinearVelocity.Normalized();
+            _sharedCameraRecoil.KickCamera(target, direction);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Tries to handle a projectile interacting with the target.
+    /// </summary>
+    /// <returns>True if the target isn't deleted.</returns>
+    public bool TryHandleProjectile(EntityUid target, Entity<ProjectileComponent> projectile)
+    {
+        var uid = projectile.Owner;
+        var component = projectile.Comp;
+
         var ev = new ProjectileHitEvent(component.Damage, target, component.Shooter);
         RaiseLocalEvent(uid, ref ev);
 
         var otherName = ToPrettyString(target);
-        var direction = args.OurBody.LinearVelocity.Normalized();
-        var modifiedDamage = _damageableSystem.TryChangeDamage(target, ev.Damage * DamageModifier, component.IgnoreResistances, origin: component.Shooter);
+        var modifiedDamage = _damageableSystem.TryChangeDamage(target, ev.Damage, component.IgnoreResistances, origin: component.Shooter);
         var deleted = Deleted(target);
 
         if (modifiedDamage is not null && EntityManager.EntityExists(component.Shooter))
@@ -87,11 +99,13 @@ public sealed class ProjectileSystem : SharedProjectileSystem
         if (!deleted)
         {
             _guns.PlayImpactSound(target, modifiedDamage, component.SoundHit, component.ForceSound);
-            _sharedCameraRecoil.KickCamera(target, direction);
         }
 
         component.DamagedEntity = true;
 
+        var afterProjectileHitEvent = new AfterProjectileHitEvent(component.Damage, target);
+        RaiseLocalEvent(uid, ref afterProjectileHitEvent);
+
         if (component.DeleteOnCollide)
             QueueDel(uid);
 
@@ -99,5 +113,7 @@ public sealed class ProjectileSystem : SharedProjectileSystem
         {
             RaiseNetworkEvent(new ImpactEffectEvent(component.ImpactEffect, GetNetCoordinates(xform.Coordinates)), Filter.Pvs(xform.Coordinates, entityMan: EntityManager));
         }
+
+        return !deleted;
     }
 }
diff --git a/Content.Server/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/GunSystem.cs b/Content.Server/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/GunSystem.cs
index 054d914576..042e343140 100644
--- a/Content.Server/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/GunSystem.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/GunSystem.cs
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ using Content.Server.Administration.Logs;
 using Content.Server.Cargo.Systems;
 using Content.Server.Interaction;
 using Content.Server.Power.EntitySystems;
+using Content.Server.Projectiles;
 using Content.Server.Stunnable;
 using Content.Server.Weapons.Ranged.Components;
 using Content.Server._White.Crossbow;
@@ -32,13 +33,13 @@ namespace Content.Server.Weapons.Ranged.Systems;
 
 public sealed partial class GunSystem : SharedGunSystem
 {
-    [Dependency] private readonly IAdminLogManager _adminLogger = default!;
     [Dependency] private readonly IComponentFactory _factory = default!;
     [Dependency] private readonly BatterySystem _battery = default!;
     [Dependency] private readonly DamageExamineSystem _damageExamine = default!;
     [Dependency] private readonly InteractionSystem _interaction = default!;
     [Dependency] private readonly PricingSystem _pricing = default!;
     [Dependency] private readonly SharedColorFlashEffectSystem _color = default!;
+    [Dependency] private readonly ProjectileSystem _projectile = default!;
     [Dependency] private readonly SharedTransformSystem _transform = default!;
     [Dependency] private readonly StaminaSystem _stamina = default!;
     [Dependency] private readonly StunSystem _stun = default!;
@@ -69,6 +70,137 @@ public sealed partial class GunSystem : SharedGunSystem
         args.Price += price * component.UnspawnedCount;
     }
 
+    protected override bool ShootDirect(EntityUid gunUid, GunComponent gun, EntityUid target, List<(EntityUid? Entity, IShootable Shootable)> ammo, EntityUid user)
+    {
+        var result = false;
+
+        // TODO: This is dogshit. I just want to get executions slightly better.
+        // Ideally you'd pull out cartridge + ammo to separate handling functions and re-use it here, then hitscan you need to bypass entirely.
+        // You should also make shooting into a struct of args given how many there are now.
+        var fromCoordinates = Transform(gunUid).Coordinates;
+        var toCoordinates = Transform(target).Coordinates;
+
+        var fromMap = fromCoordinates.ToMap(EntityManager, TransformSystem);
+        var toMap = toCoordinates.ToMapPos(EntityManager, TransformSystem);
+        var mapDirection = toMap - fromMap.Position;
+        var angle = GetRecoilAngle(Timing.CurTime, gun, mapDirection.ToAngle());
+
+        // If applicable, this ensures the projectile is parented to grid on spawn, instead of the map.
+        var fromEnt = MapManager.TryFindGridAt(fromMap, out var gridUid, out _)
+            ? fromCoordinates.WithEntityId(gridUid, EntityManager)
+            : new EntityCoordinates(MapManager.GetMapEntityId(fromMap.MapId), fromMap.Position);
+
+        // I must be high because this was getting tripped even when true.
+        // DebugTools.Assert(direction != Vector2.Zero);
+        var shotProjectiles = new List<EntityUid>(ammo.Count);
+        var cartridgeBullets = new List<EntityUid>();
+
+        foreach (var (ent, shootable) in ammo)
+        {
+            switch (shootable)
+            {
+                // Cartridge shoots something else
+                case CartridgeAmmoComponent cartridge:
+                    if (!cartridge.Spent)
+                    {
+                        for (var i = 0; i < cartridge.Count; i++)
+                        {
+                            var uid = Spawn(cartridge.Prototype, fromEnt);
+                            cartridgeBullets.Add(uid);
+                        }
+
+                        RaiseLocalEvent(ent!.Value, new AmmoShotEvent()
+                        {
+                            FiredProjectiles = cartridgeBullets,
+                        });
+
+                        shotProjectiles.AddRange(cartridgeBullets);
+                        cartridgeBullets.Clear();
+                        SetCartridgeSpent(ent.Value, cartridge, true);
+                        MuzzleFlash(gunUid, cartridge, user);
+                        Audio.PlayPredicted(gun.SoundGunshotModified, gunUid, user);
+
+                        if (cartridge.DeleteOnSpawn)
+                            Del(ent.Value);
+                    }
+                    else
+                    {
+                        Audio.PlayPredicted(gun.SoundEmpty, gunUid, user);
+                    }
+
+                    // Something like ballistic might want to leave it in the container still
+                    if (!cartridge.DeleteOnSpawn && !Containers.IsEntityInContainer(ent!.Value))
+                        EjectCartridge(ent.Value, angle);
+
+                    result = true;
+                    Dirty(ent!.Value, cartridge);
+                    break;
+                // Ammo shoots itself
+                case AmmoComponent newAmmo:
+                    result = true;
+                    shotProjectiles.Add(ent!.Value);
+                    MuzzleFlash(gunUid, newAmmo, user);
+                    Audio.PlayPredicted(gun.SoundGunshotModified, gunUid, user);
+                    break;
+                case HitscanPrototype hitscan:
+                    result = true;
+                    var hitEntity = target;
+                    if (hitscan.StaminaDamage > 0f)
+                        _stamina.TakeStaminaDamage(hitEntity, hitscan.StaminaDamage, source: user);
+
+                    var dmg = hitscan.Damage;
+
+                    var hitName = ToPrettyString(hitEntity);
+                    if (dmg != null)
+                        dmg = Damageable.TryChangeDamage(hitEntity, dmg, origin: user);
+
+                    // check null again, as TryChangeDamage returns modified damage values
+                    if (dmg != null)
+                    {
+                        if (!Deleted(hitEntity))
+                        {
+                            if (dmg.Any())
+                            {
+                                _color.RaiseEffect(Color.Red, new List<EntityUid>() { hitEntity }, Filter.Pvs(hitEntity, entityManager: EntityManager));
+                            }
+
+                            // TODO get fallback position for playing hit sound.
+                            PlayImpactSound(hitEntity, dmg, hitscan.Sound, hitscan.ForceSound);
+                        }
+
+                        Logs.Add(LogType.HitScanHit,
+                            $"{ToPrettyString(user):user} hit {hitName:target} using hitscan and dealt {dmg.GetTotal():damage} damage");
+                    }
+
+                    Audio.PlayPredicted(gun.SoundGunshotModified, gunUid, user);
+                    break;
+                default:
+                    throw new ArgumentOutOfRangeException();
+            }
+        }
+
+        foreach (var ammoUid in shotProjectiles)
+        {
+            // TODO: Handle this shit
+            if (!TryComp(ammoUid, out ProjectileComponent? projectileComponent))
+            {
+                QueueDel(ammoUid);
+                continue;
+            }
+
+            _projectile.TryHandleProjectile(target, (ammoUid, projectileComponent));
+            // Even this deletion handling is mega sussy.
+            Del(ammoUid);
+        }
+
+        RaiseLocalEvent(gunUid, new AmmoShotEvent()
+        {
+            FiredProjectiles = shotProjectiles,
+        });
+
+        return result;
+    }
+
     public override void Shoot(EntityUid gunUid, GunComponent gun, List<(EntityUid? Entity, IShootable Shootable)> ammo,
         EntityCoordinates fromCoordinates, EntityCoordinates toCoordinates, out bool userImpulse, EntityUid? user = null, bool throwItems = false)
     {
@@ -76,7 +208,7 @@ public sealed partial class GunSystem : SharedGunSystem
 
         // Try a clumsy roll
         // TODO: Who put this here
-        if (TryComp<ClumsyComponent>(user, out var clumsy) && gun.ClumsyProof == false)
+        if (TryComp<ClumsyComponent>(user, out var clumsy) && !gun.ClumsyProof)
         {
             for (var i = 0; i < ammo.Count; i++)
             {
@@ -99,6 +231,8 @@ public sealed partial class GunSystem : SharedGunSystem
             }
         }
 
+        // As the above message wasn't obvious stop putting stuff here and use events
+
         var fromMap = fromCoordinates.ToMap(EntityManager, TransformSystem);
         var toMap = toCoordinates.ToMapPos(EntityManager, TransformSystem);
         var mapDirection = toMap - fromMap.Position;
@@ -106,7 +240,7 @@ public sealed partial class GunSystem : SharedGunSystem
         var angle = GetRecoilAngle(Timing.CurTime, gun, mapDirection.ToAngle());
 
         // If applicable, this ensures the projectile is parented to grid on spawn, instead of the map.
-        var fromEnt = MapManager.TryFindGridAt(fromMap, out var gridUid, out var grid)
+        var fromEnt = MapManager.TryFindGridAt(fromMap, out var gridUid, out _)
             ? fromCoordinates.WithEntityId(gridUid, EntityManager)
             : new EntityCoordinates(MapManager.GetMapEntityId(fromMap.MapId), fromMap.Position);
 
@@ -125,6 +259,7 @@ public sealed partial class GunSystem : SharedGunSystem
         // I must be high because this was getting tripped even when true.
         // DebugTools.Assert(direction != Vector2.Zero);
         var shotProjectiles = new List<EntityUid>(ammo.Count);
+        var cartridgeBullets = new List<EntityUid>();
 
         foreach (var (ent, shootable) in ammo)
         {
@@ -153,21 +288,23 @@ public sealed partial class GunSystem : SharedGunSystem
                             {
                                 var uid = Spawn(cartridge.Prototype, fromEnt);
                                 ShootOrThrow(uid, angles[i].ToVec(), gunVelocity, gun, gunUid, user);
-                                shotProjectiles.Add(uid);
+                                cartridgeBullets.Add(uid);
                             }
                         }
                         else
                         {
                             var uid = Spawn(cartridge.Prototype, fromEnt);
                             ShootOrThrow(uid, mapDirection, gunVelocity, gun, gunUid, user);
-                            shotProjectiles.Add(uid);
+                            cartridgeBullets.Add(uid);
                         }
 
                         RaiseLocalEvent(ent!.Value, new AmmoShotEvent()
                         {
-                            FiredProjectiles = shotProjectiles,
+                            FiredProjectiles = cartridgeBullets,
                         });
 
+                        shotProjectiles.AddRange(cartridgeBullets);
+                        cartridgeBullets.Clear();
                         SetCartridgeSpent(ent.Value, cartridge, true);
                         MuzzleFlash(gunUid, cartridge, user);
                         Audio.PlayPredicted(gun.SoundGunshotModified, gunUid, user);
diff --git a/Content.Shared/Execution/DoafterEvent.cs b/Content.Shared/Execution/DoafterEvent.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..7854974527
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Content.Shared/Execution/DoafterEvent.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+using Content.Shared.DoAfter;
+using Robust.Shared.Serialization;
+
+namespace Content.Shared.Execution;
+
+[Serializable, NetSerializable]
+public sealed partial class ExecutionDoAfterEvent : SimpleDoAfterEvent
+{
+}
diff --git a/Content.Shared/Execution/ExecutionComponent.cs b/Content.Shared/Execution/ExecutionComponent.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..f9c5111d63
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Content.Shared/Execution/ExecutionComponent.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+using Robust.Shared.GameStates;
+
+namespace Content.Shared.Execution;
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Added to entities that can be used to execute another target.
+/// </summary>
+[RegisterComponent, NetworkedComponent, AutoGenerateComponentState]
+public sealed partial class ExecutionComponent : Component
+{
+    /// <summary>
+    /// How long the execution duration lasts.
+    /// </summary>
+    [DataField, AutoNetworkedField]
+    public float DoAfterDuration = 5f;
+
+    [DataField, AutoNetworkedField]
+    public float DamageModifier = 9f;
+
+    // Not networked because this is transient inside of a tick.
+    /// <summary>
+    /// True if it is currently executing for handlers.
+    /// </summary>
+    [DataField]
+    public bool Executing = true;
+}
diff --git a/Content.Shared/Execution/ExecutionSystem.cs b/Content.Shared/Execution/ExecutionSystem.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..602f01f94a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Content.Shared/Execution/ExecutionSystem.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,244 @@
+using Content.Shared.Weapons.Ranged.Systems;
+using Content.Shared.ActionBlocker;
+using Content.Shared.CombatMode;
+using Content.Shared.Damage;
+using Content.Shared.Database;
+using Content.Shared.DoAfter;
+using Content.Shared.Mobs.Components;
+using Content.Shared.Mobs.Systems;
+using Content.Shared.Popups;
+using Content.Shared.Verbs;
+using Content.Shared.Weapons.Melee;
+using Content.Shared.Weapons.Melee.Events;
+using Content.Shared.Weapons.Ranged.Components;
+using Robust.Shared.Player;
+
+namespace Content.Shared.Execution;
+
+/// <summary>
+///     Verb for violently murdering cuffed creatures.
+/// </summary>
+public sealed class ExecutionSystem : EntitySystem
+{
+    [Dependency] private readonly SharedDoAfterSystem _doAfterSystem = default!;
+    [Dependency] private readonly SharedPopupSystem _popupSystem = default!;
+    [Dependency] private readonly MobStateSystem _mobStateSystem = default!;
+    [Dependency] private readonly ActionBlockerSystem _actionBlockerSystem = default!;
+    [Dependency] private readonly SharedGunSystem _gunSystem = default!;
+    [Dependency] private readonly SharedCombatModeSystem _combatSystem = default!;
+    [Dependency] private readonly SharedMeleeWeaponSystem _meleeSystem = default!;
+
+    // TODO: Still needs more cleaning up.
+    private const string DefaultInternalMeleeExecutionMessage = "execution-popup-melee-initial-internal";
+    private const string DefaultExternalMeleeExecutionMessage = "execution-popup-melee-initial-external";
+    private const string DefaultCompleteInternalMeleeExecutionMessage = "execution-popup-melee-complete-internal";
+    private const string DefaultCompleteExternalMeleeExecutionMessage = "execution-popup-melee-complete-external";
+    private const string DefaultInternalGunExecutionMessage = "execution-popup-gun-initial-internal";
+    private const string DefaultExternalGunExecutionMessage = "execution-popup-gun-initial-external";
+    private const string DefaultCompleteInternalGunExecutionMessage = "execution-popup-gun-complete-internal";
+    private const string DefaultCompleteExternalGunExecutionMessage = "execution-popup-gun-complete-external";
+
+    /// <inheritdoc/>
+    public override void Initialize()
+    {
+        base.Initialize();
+
+        SubscribeLocalEvent<ExecutionComponent, GetVerbsEvent<UtilityVerb>>(OnGetInteractionsVerbs);
+        SubscribeLocalEvent<ExecutionComponent, ExecutionDoAfterEvent>(OnExecutionDoAfter);
+        SubscribeLocalEvent<ExecutionComponent, GetMeleeDamageEvent>(OnGetMeleeDamage);
+    }
+
+    private void OnGetInteractionsVerbs(EntityUid uid, ExecutionComponent comp, GetVerbsEvent<UtilityVerb> args)
+    {
+        if (args.Hands == null || args.Using == null || !args.CanAccess || !args.CanInteract)
+            return;
+
+        var attacker = args.User;
+        var weapon = args.Using.Value;
+        var victim = args.Target;
+
+        if (!CanExecuteWithAny(victim, attacker))
+            return;
+
+        UtilityVerb verb = new()
+        {
+            Act = () => TryStartExecutionDoAfter(weapon, victim, attacker, comp),
+            Impact = LogImpact.High,
+            Text = Loc.GetString("execution-verb-name"),
+            Message = Loc.GetString("execution-verb-message"),
+        };
+
+        args.Verbs.Add(verb);
+    }
+
+    private void TryStartExecutionDoAfter(
+        EntityUid weapon,
+        EntityUid victim,
+        EntityUid attacker,
+        ExecutionComponent comp)
+    {
+        if (!CanExecuteWithAny(victim, attacker))
+            return;
+
+        // TODO: This should just be on the weapons as a single execution message.
+        var defaultExecutionInternal = DefaultInternalMeleeExecutionMessage;
+        var defaultExecutionExternal = DefaultExternalMeleeExecutionMessage;
+
+        if (HasComp<GunComponent>(weapon))
+        {
+            defaultExecutionExternal = DefaultInternalGunExecutionMessage;
+            defaultExecutionInternal = DefaultExternalGunExecutionMessage;
+        }
+
+        var internalMsg = defaultExecutionInternal;
+        var externalMsg = defaultExecutionExternal;
+        ShowExecutionInternalPopup(internalMsg, attacker, victim, weapon);
+        ShowExecutionExternalPopup(externalMsg, attacker, victim, weapon);
+
+        var doAfter = new DoAfterArgs(EntityManager, attacker, comp.DoAfterDuration, new ExecutionDoAfterEvent(),
+            weapon, target: victim, used: weapon)
+        {
+            BreakOnMove = true,
+            BreakOnDamage = true,
+            NeedHand = true
+        };
+
+        _doAfterSystem.TryStartDoAfter(doAfter);
+    }
+
+    private bool CanExecuteWithAny(EntityUid victim, EntityUid attacker)
+    {
+        // Use suicide.
+        if (victim == attacker)
+            return false;
+
+        // No point executing someone if they can't take damage
+        if (!TryComp<DamageableComponent>(victim, out _))
+            return false;
+
+        // You can't execute something that cannot die
+        if (!TryComp<MobStateComponent>(victim, out var mobState))
+            return false;
+
+        // You're not allowed to execute dead people (no fun allowed)
+        if (_mobStateSystem.IsDead(victim, mobState))
+            return false;
+
+        // You must be able to attack people to execute
+        if (!_actionBlockerSystem.CanAttack(attacker, victim))
+            return false;
+
+        // The victim must be incapacitated to be executed
+        if (victim != attacker && _actionBlockerSystem.CanInteract(victim, null))
+            return false;
+
+        // All checks passed
+        return true;
+    }
+
+    private void OnExecutionDoAfter(EntityUid uid, ExecutionComponent component, ExecutionDoAfterEvent args)
+    {
+        if (args.Handled || args.Cancelled || args.Used == null || args.Target == null)
+            return;
+
+        var attacker = args.User;
+        var victim = args.Target.Value;
+        var weapon = args.Used.Value;
+
+        if (!CanExecuteWithAny(victim, attacker))
+            return;
+
+        // This is needed so the melee system does not stop it.
+        var prev = _combatSystem.IsInCombatMode(attacker);
+        _combatSystem.SetInCombatMode(attacker, true);
+        component.Executing = true;
+        string? internalMsg = null;
+        string? externalMsg = null;
+
+        if (TryComp(uid, out MeleeWeaponComponent? melee))
+        {
+            _meleeSystem.AttemptLightAttack(attacker, weapon, melee, victim);
+            internalMsg = DefaultCompleteInternalMeleeExecutionMessage;
+            externalMsg = DefaultCompleteExternalMeleeExecutionMessage;
+        }
+        else if (TryComp(uid, out GunComponent? gun))
+        {
+            // TODO: This should just be an event or something instead to get this.
+            // TODO: Handle clumsy.
+            if (!_gunSystem.AttemptDirectShoot(args.User, uid, args.Target.Value, gun))
+            {
+                internalMsg = null;
+                externalMsg = null;
+            }
+            else
+            {
+                internalMsg = DefaultCompleteInternalGunExecutionMessage;
+                externalMsg = DefaultCompleteExternalGunExecutionMessage;
+            }
+
+            args.Handled = true;
+        }
+
+        _combatSystem.SetInCombatMode(attacker, prev);
+        component.Executing = false;
+        args.Handled = true;
+
+        if (internalMsg != null && externalMsg != null)
+        {
+            ShowExecutionInternalPopup(internalMsg, attacker, victim, uid);
+            ShowExecutionExternalPopup(externalMsg, attacker, victim, uid);
+        }
+    }
+
+    private void OnGetMeleeDamage(EntityUid uid, ExecutionComponent comp, ref GetMeleeDamageEvent args)
+    {
+        if (!TryComp<MeleeWeaponComponent>(uid, out var melee) ||
+            !TryComp<ExecutionComponent>(uid, out var execComp) ||
+            !execComp.Executing)
+        {
+            return;
+        }
+
+        var bonus = melee.Damage * execComp.DamageModifier - melee.Damage;
+        args.Damage += bonus;
+    }
+
+    private void ShowExecutionInternalPopup(
+        string locString,
+        EntityUid attacker,
+        EntityUid victim,
+        EntityUid weapon,
+        bool predict = true)
+    {
+        if (predict)
+        {
+            _popupSystem.PopupClient(
+                Loc.GetString(locString, ("attacker", attacker), ("victim", victim), ("weapon", weapon)),
+                attacker,
+                attacker,
+                PopupType.Medium
+            );
+        }
+        else
+        {
+            _popupSystem.PopupEntity(
+                Loc.GetString(locString, ("attacker", attacker), ("victim", victim), ("weapon", weapon)),
+                attacker,
+                Filter.Entities(attacker),
+                true,
+                PopupType.Medium
+            );
+        }
+    }
+
+    private void ShowExecutionExternalPopup(string locString, EntityUid attacker, EntityUid victim, EntityUid weapon)
+    {
+        _popupSystem.PopupEntity(
+            Loc.GetString(locString, ("attacker", attacker), ("victim", victim), ("weapon", weapon)),
+            attacker,
+            Filter.PvsExcept(attacker),
+            true,
+            PopupType.MediumCaution
+        );
+    }
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/Content.Shared/Projectiles/SharedProjectileSystem.cs b/Content.Shared/Projectiles/SharedProjectileSystem.cs
index a8b7e4a1ed..b402c65a1e 100644
--- a/Content.Shared/Projectiles/SharedProjectileSystem.cs
+++ b/Content.Shared/Projectiles/SharedProjectileSystem.cs
@@ -303,3 +303,9 @@ public record struct ProjectileReflectAttemptEvent(EntityUid ProjUid, Projectile
 /// </summary>
 [ByRefEvent]
 public record struct ProjectileHitEvent(DamageSpecifier Damage, EntityUid Target, EntityUid? Shooter = null);
+
+/// <summary>
+/// Raised after a projectile has dealt it's damage.
+/// </summary>
+[ByRefEvent]
+public record struct AfterProjectileHitEvent(DamageSpecifier Damage, EntityUid Target);
diff --git a/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Events/ShotAttemptedEvent.cs b/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Events/ShotAttemptedEvent.cs
index 40925ad614..6325d95330 100644
--- a/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Events/ShotAttemptedEvent.cs
+++ b/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Events/ShotAttemptedEvent.cs
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ public record struct ShotAttemptedEvent
 
     public bool Cancelled { get; private set; }
 
-    /// </summary>
+    /// <summary>
     /// Prevent the gun from shooting
     /// </summary>
     public void Cancel()
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ public record struct ShotAttemptedEvent
         Cancelled = true;
     }
 
-    /// </summary>
+    /// <summary>
     /// Allow the gun to shoot again, only use if you know what you are doing
     /// </summary>
     public void Uncancel()
diff --git a/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs b/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs
index 43ff5430eb..8658760aba 100644
--- a/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs
+++ b/Content.Shared/Weapons/Ranged/Systems/SharedGunSystem.cs
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ using Content.Shared.Weapons.Melee;
 using Content.Shared.Weapons.Melee.Events;
 using Content.Shared.Weapons.Ranged.Components;
 using Content.Shared.Weapons.Ranged.Events;
+using JetBrains.Annotations;
 using Robust.Shared.Audio;
 using Robust.Shared.Audio.Systems;
 using Robust.Shared.Containers;
@@ -140,7 +141,7 @@ public abstract partial class SharedGunSystem : EntitySystem
         gun.ShootCoordinates = GetCoordinates(msg.Coordinates);
         gun.Target =  GetEntity(msg.Target);
         Log.Debug($"Set shoot coordinates to {gun.ShootCoordinates}");
-        AttemptShoot(user.Value, ent, gun);
+        AttemptShootInternal(user.Value, ent, gun);
     }
 
     private void OnStopShootRequest(RequestStopShootEvent ev, EntitySessionEventArgs args)
@@ -204,13 +205,38 @@ public abstract partial class SharedGunSystem : EntitySystem
         Dirty(uid, gun);
     }
 
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Attempts to shoot the specified target directly.
+    /// This may bypass projectiles firing etc.
+    /// </summary>
+    public bool AttemptDirectShoot(EntityUid user, EntityUid gunUid, EntityUid target, GunComponent gun)
+    {
+        // Unique name so people don't think it's "shoot towards" and not "I will teleport a bullet into them".
+        gun.ShootCoordinates = Transform(target).Coordinates;
+
+        if (!TryTakeAmmo(user, gunUid, gun, out _, out _, out var args))
+        {
+            gun.ShootCoordinates = null;
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        var result = ShootDirect(gunUid, gun, target, args.Ammo, user: user);
+        gun.ShootCoordinates = null;
+        return result;
+    }
+
+    protected virtual bool ShootDirect(EntityUid gunUid, GunComponent gun, EntityUid target, List<(EntityUid? Entity, IShootable Shootable)> ammo, EntityUid user)
+    {
+        return false;
+    }
+
     /// <summary>
     /// Attempts to shoot at the target coordinates. Resets the shot counter after every shot.
     /// </summary>
     public void AttemptShoot(EntityUid user, EntityUid gunUid, GunComponent gun, EntityCoordinates toCoordinates)
     {
         gun.ShootCoordinates = toCoordinates;
-        AttemptShoot(user, gunUid, gun);
+        AttemptShootInternal(user, gunUid, gun);
         gun.ShotCounter = 0;
     }
 
@@ -221,20 +247,35 @@ public abstract partial class SharedGunSystem : EntitySystem
     {
         var coordinates = new EntityCoordinates(gunUid, new Vector2(0, -1));
         gun.ShootCoordinates = coordinates;
-        AttemptShoot(gunUid, gunUid, gun);
+        AttemptShootInternal(gunUid, gunUid, gun);
         gun.ShotCounter = 0;
     }
 
-    private void AttemptShoot(EntityUid user, EntityUid gunUid, GunComponent gun)
+    private void AttemptShootInternal(EntityUid user, EntityUid gunUid, GunComponent gun)
+    {
+        if (!TryTakeAmmo(user, gunUid, gun, out var fromCoordinates, out var toCoordinates, out var args))
+            return;
+
+        Shoot(gunUid, gun, args.Ammo, fromCoordinates, toCoordinates, out var userImpulse, user: user);
+
+        if (userImpulse && TryComp<PhysicsComponent>(user, out var userPhysics))
+        {
+            if (_gravity.IsWeightless(user, userPhysics))
+                CauseImpulse(fromCoordinates, toCoordinates, user, userPhysics);
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Validates if a gun can currently shoot.
+    /// </summary>
+    [Pure]
+    private bool CanShoot(EntityUid user, EntityUid gunUid, GunComponent gun)
     {
         if (gun.FireRateModified <= 0f ||
             !_actionBlockerSystem.CanAttack(user))
-            return;
-
-        var toCoordinates = gun.ShootCoordinates;
-
-        if (toCoordinates == null)
-            return;
+        {
+            return false;
+        }
 
         var curTime = Timing.CurTime;
 
@@ -246,17 +287,42 @@ public abstract partial class SharedGunSystem : EntitySystem
         };
         RaiseLocalEvent(gunUid, ref prevention);
         if (prevention.Cancelled)
-            return;
+            return false;
 
         RaiseLocalEvent(user, ref prevention);
         if (prevention.Cancelled)
-            return;
+            return false;
 
         // Need to do this to play the clicking sound for empty automatic weapons
         // but not play anything for burst fire.
         if (gun.NextFire > curTime)
-            return;
+            return false;
 
+        return true;
+    }
+
+    /// <summary>
+    /// Tries to return ammo prepped for shooting if a gun is available to shoot.
+    /// </summary>
+    private bool TryTakeAmmo(
+        EntityUid user,
+        EntityUid gunUid, GunComponent gun,
+        out EntityCoordinates fromCoordinates,
+        out EntityCoordinates toCoordinates,
+        [NotNullWhen(true)] out TakeAmmoEvent? args)
+    {
+        toCoordinates = EntityCoordinates.Invalid;
+        fromCoordinates = EntityCoordinates.Invalid;
+        args = null;
+
+        if (!CanShoot(user, gunUid, gun))
+            return false;
+
+        if (gun.ShootCoordinates == null)
+            return false;
+
+        toCoordinates = gun.ShootCoordinates.Value;
+        var curTime = Timing.CurTime;
         var fireRate = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(1f / gun.FireRateModified);
 
         // First shot
@@ -308,10 +374,11 @@ public abstract partial class SharedGunSystem : EntitySystem
             }
 
             gun.NextFire = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(Math.Max(lastFire.TotalSeconds + SafetyNextFire, gun.NextFire.TotalSeconds));
-            return;
+            return false;
         }
 
-        var fromCoordinates = Transform(user).Coordinates;
+        fromCoordinates = Transform(user).Coordinates;
+
         // Remove ammo
         var ev = new TakeAmmoEvent(shots, new List<(EntityUid? Entity, IShootable Shootable)>(), fromCoordinates, user);
 
@@ -346,24 +413,18 @@ public abstract partial class SharedGunSystem : EntitySystem
                 // May cause prediction issues? Needs more tweaking
                 gun.NextFire = TimeSpan.FromSeconds(Math.Max(lastFire.TotalSeconds + SafetyNextFire, gun.NextFire.TotalSeconds));
                 Audio.PlayPredicted(gun.SoundEmpty, gunUid, user);
-                return;
+                return false;
             }
 
-            return;
+            return false;
         }
 
         // Shoot confirmed - sounds also played here in case it's invalid (e.g. cartridge already spent).
-        Shoot(gunUid, gun, ev.Ammo, fromCoordinates, toCoordinates.Value, out var userImpulse, user, throwItems: attemptEv.ThrowItems);
         var shotEv = new GunShotEvent(user, ev.Ammo);
         RaiseLocalEvent(gunUid, ref shotEv);
 
-        if (userImpulse && TryComp<PhysicsComponent>(user, out var userPhysics))
-        {
-            if (_gravity.IsWeightless(user, userPhysics))
-                CauseImpulse(fromCoordinates, toCoordinates.Value, user, userPhysics);
-        }
-
-        Dirty(gunUid, gun);
+        args = ev;
+        return true;
     }
 
     public void Shoot(
diff --git a/Resources/Locale/en-US/execution/execution.ftl b/Resources/Locale/en-US/execution/execution.ftl
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..5bd4613e8c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Resources/Locale/en-US/execution/execution.ftl
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+execution-verb-name = Execute
+execution-verb-message = Use your weapon to execute someone.
+
+# All the below localisation strings have access to the following variables
+# attacker (the person committing the execution)
+# victim (the person being executed)
+# weapon (the weapon used for the execution)
+
+execution-popup-gun-initial-internal = You ready the muzzle of {THE($weapon)} against {$victim}'s head.
+execution-popup-gun-initial-external = {$attacker} readies the muzzle of {THE($weapon)} against {$victim}'s head.
+execution-popup-gun-complete-internal = You blast {$victim} in the head!
+execution-popup-gun-complete-external = {$attacker} blasts {$victim} in the head!
+execution-popup-gun-clumsy-internal = You miss {$victim}'s head and shoot your foot instead!
+execution-popup-gun-clumsy-external = {$attacker} misses {$victim} and shoots {POSS-ADJ($attacker)} foot instead!
+execution-popup-gun-empty = {CAPITALIZE(THE($weapon))} clicks.
+
+execution-popup-melee-initial-internal = You ready {THE($weapon)} against {$victim}'s throat.
+execution-popup-melee-initial-external = {$attacker} readies {POSS-ADJ($attacker)} {$weapon} against the throat of {$victim}.
+execution-popup-melee-complete-internal = You slit the throat of {$victim}!
+execution-popup-melee-complete-external = {$attacker} slits the throat of {$victim}!
diff --git a/Resources/Locale/en-US/kitchen/components/butcherable-component.ftl b/Resources/Locale/en-US/kitchen/components/butcherable-component.ftl
index ff28cc44db..4a83cd455d 100644
--- a/Resources/Locale/en-US/kitchen/components/butcherable-component.ftl
+++ b/Resources/Locale/en-US/kitchen/components/butcherable-component.ftl
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-butcherable-different-tool = You are going to need a different tool to butcher { THE($target) }.
+butcherable-different-tool = You need a different tool to butcher { THE($target) }.
 butcherable-knife-butchered-success = You butcher { THE($target) } with { THE($knife) }.
 butcherable-need-knife = Use a sharp object to butcher { THE($target) }.
 butcherable-not-in-container = { CAPITALIZE(THE($target)) } can't be in a container.
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Materials/crystal_shard.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Materials/crystal_shard.yml
index 884a5531e7..a6951d9f68 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Materials/crystal_shard.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Materials/crystal_shard.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@
   description:  A small piece of crystal.
   components:
   - type: Sharp
+  - type: Execution
+    doAfterDuration: 4.0
   - type: Sprite
     layers:
       - sprite: Objects/Materials/Shards/crystal.rsi
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Materials/shards.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Materials/shards.yml
index 98af2094a8..0ce95cbcf9 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Materials/shards.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Materials/shards.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@
   description: It's a shard of some unknown material.
   components:
   - type: Sharp
+  - type: Execution
+    doAfterDuration: 4.0
   - type: Sprite
     layers:
       - sprite: Objects/Materials/Shards/shard.rsi
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/broken_bottle.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/broken_bottle.yml
index b7c73f5e0c..98bc92968b 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/broken_bottle.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Misc/broken_bottle.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@
   description: In Space Glasgow this is called a conversation starter.
   components:
   - type: Sharp
+  - type: Execution
+    doAfterDuration: 4.0
   - type: MeleeWeapon
     attackRate: 1.5
     damage:
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/HMGs/hmgs.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/HMGs/hmgs.yml
index 9d685e1ddc..236ed20681 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/HMGs/hmgs.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/HMGs/hmgs.yml
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
       path: /Audio/Weapons/Guns/Empty/lmg_empty.ogg
   - type: StaticPrice
     price: 500
+  - type: Execution
   # No chamber because HMG may want its own
 
 - type: entity
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/LMGs/lmgs.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/LMGs/lmgs.yml
index 49b2eeaada..499a950e78 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/LMGs/lmgs.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/LMGs/lmgs.yml
@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@
     price: 500
   - type: UseDelay
     delay: 1
+  - type: Execution
 
 - type: entity
   name: L6 SAW
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Launchers/launchers.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Launchers/launchers.yml
index cd9f4575d2..95fb5c15e0 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Launchers/launchers.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Launchers/launchers.yml
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
     containers:
       ballistic-ammo: !type:Container
         ents: []
+  - type: Execution
 
 - type: entity
   name: china lake
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Pistols/pistols.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Pistols/pistols.yml
index 9507eada3b..2b2c6fe955 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Pistols/pistols.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Pistols/pistols.yml
@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@
   - type: Appearance
   - type: StaticPrice
     price: 500
+  - type: Execution
 
 - type: entity
   name: viper
@@ -199,7 +200,7 @@
   name: N1984
   parent: BaseWeaponPistol
   id: WeaponPistolN1984 # the spaces in description are for formatting.
-  description: The sidearm of any self respecting officer.     Comes in .45 magnum, the lord's caliber. 
+  description: The sidearm of any self respecting officer.     Comes in .45 magnum, the lord's caliber.
   components:
   - type: Sprite
     sprite: Objects/Weapons/Guns/Pistols/N1984.rsi
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Rifles/rifles.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Rifles/rifles.yml
index 82c0770c7f..14dae0ba44 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Rifles/rifles.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Rifles/rifles.yml
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@
       gun_chamber: !type:ContainerSlot
   - type: StaticPrice
     price: 500
+  - type: Execution
 
 - type: entity
   name: AKMS
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/SMGs/smgs.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/SMGs/smgs.yml
index b693bdba37..ea82be46bc 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/SMGs/smgs.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/SMGs/smgs.yml
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@
       gun_chamber: !type:ContainerSlot
   - type: StaticPrice
     price: 500
+  - type: Execution
 
 - type: entity
   name: Atreides
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Shotguns/shotguns.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Shotguns/shotguns.yml
index 25949f933a..0ab12d8a1a 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Shotguns/shotguns.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Shotguns/shotguns.yml
@@ -43,6 +43,7 @@
         ents: []
   - type: StaticPrice
     price: 500
+  - type: Execution
 
 - type: entity
   name: Bulldog
@@ -99,6 +100,7 @@
   - type: Appearance
   - type: StaticPrice
     price: 500
+  - type: Execution
 
 - type: entity
   name: double-barreled shotgun
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Snipers/snipers.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Snipers/snipers.yml
index c4a05cf0a5..60df02e28d 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Snipers/snipers.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/Snipers/snipers.yml
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@
         ents: []
   - type: StaticPrice
     price: 500
+  - type: Execution
 
 - type: entity
   name: Kardashev-Mosin
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/flare_gun.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/flare_gun.yml
index 9b046a7aae..8a6cc46eca 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/flare_gun.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/flare_gun.yml
@@ -37,3 +37,4 @@
     slots:
     - Belt
     - suitStorage
+  - type: Execution
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/pneumatic_cannon.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/pneumatic_cannon.yml
index ae1f5df3c1..add776422d 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/pneumatic_cannon.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Guns/pneumatic_cannon.yml
@@ -107,6 +107,7 @@
     containers:
       storagebase: !type:Container
         ents: []
+  - type: Execution
 
 # shoots bullets instead of throwing them, no other changes
 - type: entity
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/armblade.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/armblade.yml
index 99cbebea07..680742d914 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/armblade.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/armblade.yml
@@ -5,6 +5,8 @@
   description: A grotesque blade made out of bone and flesh that cleaves through people as a hot knife through butter.
   components:
   - type: Sharp
+  - type: Execution
+    doAfterDuration: 4.0
   - type: Sprite
     sprite: Objects/Weapons/Melee/armblade.rsi
     state: icon
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/fireaxe.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/fireaxe.yml
index 062d8357ee..fcdc01f786 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/fireaxe.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/fireaxe.yml
@@ -8,6 +8,8 @@
     tags:
     - FireAxe
   - type: Sharp
+  - type: Execution
+    doAfterDuration: 4.0
   - type: Sprite
     sprite: Objects/Weapons/Melee/fireaxe.rsi
     state: icon
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/knife.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/knife.yml
index f01c900c59..cce5315c40 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/knife.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/knife.yml
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@
     tags:
     - Knife
   - type: Sharp
+  - type: Execution
+    doAfterDuration: 4.0
   - type: Utensil
     types:
       - Knife
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/sword.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/sword.yml
index f81aa38315..5e1c284650 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/sword.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Weapons/Melee/sword.yml
@@ -1,10 +1,21 @@
+- type: entity
+  name: Sword
+  parent: BaseItem
+  id: BaseSword
+  description: A sharp sword.
+  abstract: true
+  components:
+    - type: Sharp
+    - type: Execution
+      doAfterDuration: 4.0
+    - type: DisarmMalus
+
 - type: entity
   name: captain's sabre
-  parent: BaseItem
+  parent: BaseSword
   id: CaptainSabre
   description: A ceremonial weapon belonging to the captain of the station.
   components:
-  - type: Sharp
   - type: Sprite
     sprite: Objects/Weapons/Melee/captain_sabre.rsi
     state: icon
@@ -27,15 +38,13 @@
   - type: Tag
     tags:
     - CaptainSabre
-  - type: DisarmMalus
 
 - type: entity
   name: katana
-  parent: BaseItem
+  parent: BaseSword
   id: Katana
   description: Ancient craftwork made with not so ancient plasteel.
   components:
-  - type: Sharp
   - type: Tag
     tags:
     - Katana
@@ -52,7 +61,6 @@
   - type: Item
     size: Huge
     sprite: Objects/Weapons/Melee/katana.rsi
-  - type: DisarmMalus
 
 - type: entity
   name: energy katana
@@ -87,11 +95,10 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: machete
-  parent: BaseItem
+  parent: BaseSword
   id: Machete
   description: A large, vicious looking blade.
   components:
-  - type: Sharp
   - type: Tag
     tags:
     - Machete
@@ -108,7 +115,6 @@
   - type: Item
     size: Large
     sprite: Objects/Weapons/Melee/machete.rsi
-  - type: DisarmMalus
   - type: Construction
     deconstructionTarget: null
     graph: SwordGraph
@@ -116,11 +122,10 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: claymore
-  parent: BaseItem
+  parent: BaseSword
   id: Claymore
   description: An ancient war blade.
   components:
-  - type: Sharp
   - type: Sprite
     sprite: Objects/Weapons/Melee/claymore.rsi
     state: icon
@@ -138,7 +143,6 @@
     sprite: Objects/Weapons/Melee/claymore.rsi
     slots:
     - back
-  - type: DisarmMalus
   - type: Construction
     deconstructionTarget: null
     graph: SwordGraph
@@ -146,11 +150,10 @@
 
 - type: entity
   name: cutlass
-  parent: BaseItem
+  parent: BaseSword
   id: Cutlass
   description: A wickedly curved blade, often seen in the hands of space pirates.
   components:
-  - type: Sharp
   - type: Tag
     tags:
     - Machete
@@ -167,15 +170,13 @@
   - type: Item
     size: Large
     sprite: Objects/Weapons/Melee/cutlass.rsi
-  - type: DisarmMalus
 
 - type: entity
   name: The Throngler
-  parent: BaseItem
+  parent: BaseSword
   id: Throngler
   description: Why would you make this?
   components:
-    - type: Sharp
     - type: Sprite
       sprite: Objects/Weapons/Melee/Throngler2.rsi
       state: icon
@@ -199,4 +200,3 @@
     - type: Item
       size: Ginormous
       sprite: Objects/Weapons/Melee/Throngler-in-hand.rsi
-    - type: DisarmMalus