diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
index d3b9c05f..50a8c8c4 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
@@ -2864,6 +2864,7 @@ object GlobalDefinitions {
     dropship.Weapons += 12 -> cannon_dropship_20mm
     dropship.Weapons += 13 -> cannon_dropship_20mm
     dropship.Weapons += 14 -> dropship_rear_turret
+    dropship.Cargo += 15 -> new CargoDefinition()
     dropship.MountPoints += 1 -> 0
     dropship.MountPoints += 2 -> 11
     dropship.MountPoints += 3 -> 1
@@ -2876,6 +2877,7 @@ object GlobalDefinitions {
     dropship.MountPoints += 10 -> 8
     dropship.MountPoints += 11 -> 9
     dropship.MountPoints += 12 -> 10
+    dropship.MountPoints += 13 -> 15
     dropship.TrunkSize = InventoryTile.Tile1612
     dropship.TrunkOffset = 30
     dropship.AutoPilotSpeeds = (0, 4)
@@ -2912,6 +2914,8 @@ object GlobalDefinitions {
     lodestar.Name = "lodestar"
     lodestar.Seats += 0 -> new SeatDefinition()
     lodestar.MountPoints += 1 -> 0
+    lodestar.MountPoints += 2 -> 1
+    lodestar.Cargo += 1 -> new CargoDefinition()
     lodestar.TrunkSize = InventoryTile.Tile1612
     lodestar.TrunkOffset = 30
     lodestar.AutoPilotSpeeds = (0, 4)
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Vehicle.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Vehicle.scala
index 6dabd99a..e01ea16b 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Vehicle.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Vehicle.scala
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ import net.psforever.objects.serverobject.mount.Mountable
 import net.psforever.objects.serverobject.PlanetSideServerObject
 import net.psforever.objects.serverobject.affinity.FactionAffinity
 import net.psforever.objects.serverobject.deploy.Deployment
-import net.psforever.objects.vehicles.{AccessPermissionGroup, Seat, Utility, VehicleLockState}
+import net.psforever.objects.vehicles._
 import net.psforever.packet.game.PlanetSideGUID
 import net.psforever.types.PlanetSideEmpire
 
@@ -54,10 +54,17 @@ class Vehicle(private val vehicleDef : VehicleDefinition) extends PlanetSideServ
     */
   private val groupPermissions : Array[VehicleLockState.Value] = Array(VehicleLockState.Locked, VehicleLockState.Empire, VehicleLockState.Empire, VehicleLockState.Locked)
   private var seats : Map[Int, Seat] = Map.empty
+  private var cargoHolds : Map[Int, Cargo] = Map.empty
   private var weapons : Map[Int, EquipmentSlot] = Map.empty
   private var utilities : Map[Int, Utility] = Map()
   private val trunk : GridInventory = GridInventory()
 
+  /**
+    * Records the GUID of the cargo vehicle (galaxy/lodestar) this vehicle is stored in for DismountVehicleCargoMsg use
+    * DismountVehicleCargoMsg only passes the player_guid and this vehicle's guid
+    */
+  private var mountedIn : Option[PlanetSideGUID] = None
+
   //init
   LoadDefinition()
 
@@ -78,6 +85,22 @@ class Vehicle(private val vehicleDef : VehicleDefinition) extends PlanetSideServ
     faction
   }
 
+  def MountedIn : Option[PlanetSideGUID] = {
+    this.mountedIn
+  }
+
+  def MountedIn_=(cargo_vehicle_guid : PlanetSideGUID) : Option[PlanetSideGUID] = MountedIn_=(Some(cargo_vehicle_guid))
+
+  def MountedIn_=(cargo_vehicle_guid : Option[PlanetSideGUID]) : Option[PlanetSideGUID] = {
+    cargo_vehicle_guid match {
+      case Some(_) =>
+        this.mountedIn = cargo_vehicle_guid
+      case None =>
+        this.mountedIn = None
+    }
+    MountedIn
+  }
+
   def Owner : Option[PlanetSideGUID] = {
     this.owner
   }
@@ -231,6 +254,19 @@ class Vehicle(private val vehicleDef : VehicleDefinition) extends PlanetSideServ
     seats
   }
 
+  def CargoHold(cargoNumber : Int) : Option[Cargo] = {
+    if(cargoNumber >= 0) {
+      this.cargoHolds.get(cargoNumber)
+    }
+    else {
+      None
+    }
+  }
+
+  def CargoHolds : Map[Int, Cargo] = {
+    cargoHolds
+  }
+
   def SeatPermissionGroup(seatNumber : Int) : Option[AccessPermissionGroup.Value] = {
     if(seatNumber == 0) {
       Some(AccessPermissionGroup.Driver)
@@ -247,6 +283,12 @@ class Vehicle(private val vehicleDef : VehicleDefinition) extends PlanetSideServ
         case None =>
           None
       }
+      CargoHold(seatNumber) match {
+        case Some(_) =>
+          Some(AccessPermissionGroup.Passenger)
+        case None =>
+          None
+      }
     }
   }
 
@@ -516,6 +558,9 @@ object Vehicle {
     }).toMap
     //create seats
     vehicle.seats = vdef.Seats.map({ case(num, definition) => num -> Seat(definition)}).toMap
+    // create cargo holds
+    vehicle.cargoHolds = vdef.Cargo.map({ case(num, definition) => num -> Cargo(definition)}).toMap
+
     //create utilities
     vehicle.utilities = vdef.Utilities.map({ case(num, util) => num -> Utility(util, vehicle) }).toMap
     //trunk
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/CargoDefinition.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/CargoDefinition.scala
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..3f01590e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/CargoDefinition.scala
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+// Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
+package net.psforever.objects.definition
+
+import net.psforever.objects.vehicles.CargoVehicleRestriction
+
+/**
+  * The definition for a cargo hold.
+  */
+class CargoDefinition extends BasicDefinition {
+  /** a restriction on the type of exo-suit a person can wear */
+  private var vehicleRestriction : CargoVehicleRestriction.Value = CargoVehicleRestriction.Small
+  /** the user can escape while the vehicle is moving */
+  private var bailable : Boolean = true
+  Name = "cargo"
+
+  def CargoRestriction : CargoVehicleRestriction.Value = {
+    this.vehicleRestriction
+  }
+
+  def CargoRestriction_=(restriction : CargoVehicleRestriction.Value) : CargoVehicleRestriction.Value = {
+    this.vehicleRestriction = restriction
+    restriction
+  }
+
+  def Bailable : Boolean = {
+    this.bailable
+  }
+
+  def Bailable_=(canBail : Boolean) : Boolean = {
+    this.bailable = canBail
+    canBail
+  }
+}
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/VehicleDefinition.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/VehicleDefinition.scala
index 5bb11e89..5742cbd3 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/VehicleDefinition.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/VehicleDefinition.scala
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ class VehicleDefinition(objectId : Int) extends ObjectDefinition(objectId) {
   private var maxShields : Int = 0
   /* key - seat index, value - seat object */
   private val seats : mutable.HashMap[Int, SeatDefinition] = mutable.HashMap[Int, SeatDefinition]()
+  private val cargo : mutable.HashMap[Int, CargoDefinition] = mutable.HashMap[Int, CargoDefinition]()
   /* key - entry point index, value - seat index */
   private val mountPoints : mutable.HashMap[Int, Int] = mutable.HashMap()
   /* key - seat index (where this weapon attaches during object construction), value - the weapon on an EquipmentSlot */
@@ -47,6 +48,7 @@ class VehicleDefinition(objectId : Int) extends ObjectDefinition(objectId) {
   }
 
   def Seats : mutable.HashMap[Int, SeatDefinition] = seats
+  def Cargo : mutable.HashMap[Int, CargoDefinition] = cargo
 
   def MountPoints : mutable.HashMap[Int, Int] = mountPoints
 
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/vehicles/Cargo.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/vehicles/Cargo.scala
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9a0d779f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/vehicles/Cargo.scala
@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+// Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
+package net.psforever.objects.vehicles
+
+import net.psforever.objects.{Player, Vehicle}
+import net.psforever.objects.definition.{CargoDefinition}
+
+/**
+  * Server-side support for a slot that vehicles can occupy
+  * @param cargoDef the Definition that constructs this item and maintains some of its unchanging fields
+  */
+class Cargo(private val cargoDef : CargoDefinition) {
+  private var occupant : Option[Vehicle] = None
+
+  /**
+    * Is the cargo hold occupied?
+    * @return The vehicle in the cargo hold, or `None` if it is left vacant
+    */
+  def Occupant : Option[Vehicle] = {
+    this.occupant
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * A vehicle is trying to board the cargo hold
+    * Cargo holds are exclusive positions that can only hold one vehicle at a time.
+    * @param vehicle the vehicle boarding the cargo hold, or `None` if the vehicle is leaving
+    * @return the vehicle sitting in this seat, or `None` if it is left vacant
+    */
+  def Occupant_=(vehicle : Vehicle) : Option[Vehicle] = Occupant_=(Some(vehicle))
+
+  def Occupant_=(vehicle : Option[Vehicle]) : Option[Vehicle] = {
+    if(vehicle.isDefined) {
+      if(this.occupant.isEmpty) {
+        this.occupant = vehicle
+      }
+    }
+    else {
+      this.occupant = None
+    }
+    this.occupant
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Is this cargo hold occupied?
+    * @return `true`, if it is occupied; `false`, otherwise
+    */
+  def isOccupied : Boolean = {
+    this.occupant.isDefined
+  }
+
+  def CargoRestriction : CargoVehicleRestriction.Value = {
+    cargoDef.CargoRestriction
+  }
+
+  def Bailable : Boolean = {
+    cargoDef.Bailable
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Override the string representation to provide additional information.
+    * @return the string output
+    */
+  override def toString : String = {
+    Cargo.toString(this)
+  }
+}
+
+object Cargo {
+  /**
+    * Overloaded constructor.
+    * @return a `Cargo` object
+    */
+  def apply(cargoDef : CargoDefinition) : Cargo = {
+    new Cargo(cargoDef)
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Provide a fixed string representation.
+    * @return the string output
+    */
+  def toString(obj : Cargo) : String = {
+    val cargoStr = if(obj.isOccupied) {
+      s", occupied by vehicle ${obj.Occupant.get.GUID}"
+    }
+    else {
+      ""
+    }
+    s"cargo$cargoStr"
+  }
+}
+
+
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/vehicles/CargoVehicleRestriction.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/vehicles/CargoVehicleRestriction.scala
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..098d3f9b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/vehicles/CargoVehicleRestriction.scala
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+// Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
+package net.psforever.objects.vehicles
+
+/**
+  * An `Enumeration` of exo-suit-based seat access restrictions.<br>
+  * <br>
+  * The default value is `NoMax` as that is the most common seat.
+  * `NoReinforcedOrMax` is next most common.
+  * `MaxOnly` is a rare seat restriction found in pairs on Galaxies and on the large "Ground Transport" vehicles.
+  */
+object CargoVehicleRestriction extends Enumeration {
+  type Type = Value
+
+  val
+  Small,
+  Large
+  = Value
+}
diff --git a/pslogin/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/support/DeconstructionActor.scala b/pslogin/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/support/DeconstructionActor.scala
index 2a95b8a5..07e43852 100644
--- a/pslogin/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/support/DeconstructionActor.scala
+++ b/pslogin/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/support/DeconstructionActor.scala
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import net.psforever.objects.{DefaultCancellable, GlobalDefinitions, Vehicle}
 import net.psforever.objects.guid.TaskResolver
 import net.psforever.objects.vehicles.Seat
 import net.psforever.objects.zones.Zone
-import net.psforever.packet.game.PlanetSideGUID
+import net.psforever.packet.game.{DismountVehicleCargoMsg, PlanetSideGUID}
 import net.psforever.types.Vector3
 import services.ServiceManager
 import services.ServiceManager.Lookup
@@ -73,16 +73,32 @@ class DeconstructionActor extends Actor {
         //kick everyone out; this is a no-blocking manual form of MountableBehavior ! Mountable.TryDismount
         vehicle.Definition.MountPoints.values.foreach(seat_num => {
           val zone_id : String = zone.Id
-          val seat : Seat = vehicle.Seat(seat_num).get
-          seat.Occupant match {
-            case Some(tplayer) =>
-              seat.Occupant = None
-              tplayer.VehicleSeated = None
-              if(tplayer.HasGUID) {
-                context.parent ! VehicleServiceMessage(zone_id, VehicleAction.KickPassenger(tplayer.GUID, 4, false, vehicle.GUID))
+          vehicle.Seat(seat_num) match {
+            case Some(seat) =>
+              seat.Occupant match {
+                case Some(tplayer) =>
+                  seat.Occupant = None
+                  tplayer.VehicleSeated = None
+                  if(tplayer.HasGUID) {
+                    context.parent ! VehicleServiceMessage(zone_id, VehicleAction.KickPassenger(tplayer.GUID, 4, false, vehicle.GUID))
+                  }
+                case None => ; // No player seated
               }
-            case None => ;
+            case None => ; // Not a seat mount point
           }
+          vehicle.CargoHold(seat_num) match {
+            case Some(cargo) =>
+              cargo.Occupant match {
+                case Some(vehicle) =>
+                  //todo: this probably doesn't work for passengers within the cargo vehicle
+                  // Instruct client to start bail dismount procedure
+                  // player_num set to 0 as it's not easily available in the context and currently isn't used by DismountVehicleCargoMsg
+                  context.parent ! DismountVehicleCargoMsg(PlanetSideGUID(0), vehicle.GUID, true, false, false)
+                case None => ; // No vehicle in cargo
+              }
+            case None => ; // Not a cargo mounting point
+          }
+
         })
         if(vehicles.size == 1) {
           //we were the only entry so the event must be started from scratch