diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
index cd70fa26..ecb9a4c6 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
@@ -2875,6 +2875,7 @@ 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
@@ -2887,6 +2888,7 @@ 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)
@@ -2923,6 +2925,8 @@ 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 2d8c0949..e3aa7849 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
 
@@ -83,10 +83,17 @@ 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()
 
@@ -107,6 +114,22 @@ 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
   }
@@ -273,6 +296,19 @@ 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)
@@ -289,6 +325,12 @@ class Vehicle(private val vehicleDef : VehicleDefinition) extends PlanetSideServ
         case None =>
           None
       }
+      CargoHold(seatNumber) match {
+        case Some(_) =>
+          Some(AccessPermissionGroup.Passenger)
+        case None =>
+          None
+      }
     }
   }
 
@@ -558,6 +600,9 @@ 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 3628af39..ab3c5da9 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/VehicleDefinition.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/VehicleDefinition.scala
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@ 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 */
@@ -50,6 +51,7 @@ 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/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/GamePacketOpcode.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/GamePacketOpcode.scala
index f1a6ea45..4300e22a 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/GamePacketOpcode.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/GamePacketOpcode.scala
@@ -395,9 +395,9 @@ object GamePacketOpcode extends Enumeration {
     case 0x3f => game.ProjectileStateMessage.decode
 
     // OPCODES 0x40-4f
-    case 0x40 => noDecoder(MountVehicleCargoMsg)
-    case 0x41 => noDecoder(DismountVehicleCargoMsg)
-    case 0x42 => noDecoder(CargoMountPointStatusMessage)
+    case 0x40 => game.MountVehicleCargoMsg.decode
+    case 0x41 => game.DismountVehicleCargoMsg.decode
+    case 0x42 => game.CargoMountPointStatusMessage.decode
     case 0x43 => game.BeginZoningMessage.decode
     case 0x44 => game.ItemTransactionMessage.decode
     case 0x45 => game.ItemTransactionResultMessage.decode
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/CargoMountPointStatusMessage.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/CargoMountPointStatusMessage.scala
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..fa250ead
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/CargoMountPointStatusMessage.scala
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+// Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
+package net.psforever.packet.game
+
+import net.psforever.packet.{GamePacketOpcode, Marshallable, PlanetSideGamePacket}
+import net.psforever.types.CargoStatus
+import scodec.Codec
+import scodec.codecs._
+
+/**
+  *
+  * @param cargo_vehicle_guid Cargo vehicle GUID (galaxy / lodestar)
+  * @param requesting_vehicle Seems to be vehicle that requested mounting (0 after mount)
+  * @param mounted_vehicle Seems to be vehicle that requested mounting after mount (0 before mount)
+  * @param dismounted_vehicle Seems to be vehicle that was mounted after disembarking (0 before embark or reset to 0 when MountVehicleCargoMsg received)
+  * @param slot Mount point for cargo bay 1 = lodestar, 15 = galaxy
+  * @param mount_status Mount status? 0 = None, 1 = Mount/Dismount in progress, 3 = Mounted
+  * @param orientation 0 = normal, 1 = sideways (e.g. router in lodestar)
+  */
+final case class CargoMountPointStatusMessage(cargo_vehicle_guid : PlanetSideGUID,
+                                              requesting_vehicle: PlanetSideGUID,
+                                              mounted_vehicle: PlanetSideGUID,
+                                              dismounted_vehicle: PlanetSideGUID,
+                                              slot: Int,
+                                              mount_status: CargoStatus.Value,
+                                              orientation: Int)
+  extends PlanetSideGamePacket {
+  type Packet = CargoMountPointStatusMessage
+
+  def opcode = GamePacketOpcode.CargoMountPointStatusMessage
+
+  def encode = CargoMountPointStatusMessage.encode(this)
+}
+
+object CargoMountPointStatusMessage extends Marshallable[CargoMountPointStatusMessage] {
+  implicit val codec : Codec[CargoMountPointStatusMessage] = (
+    ("cargo_vehicle_guid" | PlanetSideGUID.codec) ::
+    ("requesting_vehicle" | PlanetSideGUID.codec) ::
+    ("mounted_vehicle" | PlanetSideGUID.codec) ::
+    ("dismounted_vehicle" | PlanetSideGUID.codec) ::
+    ("slot" | uint8L) ::
+    ("mount_status" | CargoStatus.codec) ::
+    ("orientation" | uint2L)
+    ).as[CargoMountPointStatusMessage]
+}
+
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/DismountVehicleCargoMsg.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/DismountVehicleCargoMsg.scala
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..63da8503
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/DismountVehicleCargoMsg.scala
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+// Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
+package net.psforever.packet.game
+
+import net.psforever.packet.{GamePacketOpcode, Marshallable, PlanetSideGamePacket}
+import scodec.Codec
+import scodec.codecs._
+
+/**
+  * Note: For some reason this packet does not include the GUID of the vehicle that is being dismounted from. As a workaround vehicle.MountedIn in manually set/removed
+  * @param player_guid // GUID of the player that is rqeuesting dismount
+  * @param vehicle_guid GUID of the vehicle that is requesting dismount
+  * @param bailed If the vehicle bailed out of the cargo vehicle
+  * @param requestedByPassenger If a passenger of the vehicle in the cargo bay requests dismount this bit will be set
+  * @param kicked If the vehicle was kicked by the cargo vehicle pilot
+  */
+final case class DismountVehicleCargoMsg(player_guid : PlanetSideGUID, vehicle_guid: PlanetSideGUID, bailed: Boolean, requestedByPassenger: Boolean, kicked: Boolean)
+  extends PlanetSideGamePacket {
+  type Packet = DismountVehicleCargoMsg
+
+  def opcode = GamePacketOpcode.DismountVehicleCargoMsg
+
+  def encode = DismountVehicleCargoMsg.encode(this)
+}
+
+object DismountVehicleCargoMsg extends Marshallable[DismountVehicleCargoMsg] {
+  implicit val codec : Codec[DismountVehicleCargoMsg] = (
+    ("player_guid" | PlanetSideGUID.codec) ::
+      ("vehicle_guid" | PlanetSideGUID.codec) ::
+      ("unk3" | bool) :: // bailed?
+      ("unk4" | bool) ::
+      ("unk5" | bool)
+    ).as[DismountVehicleCargoMsg]
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/DismountVehicleMsg.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/DismountVehicleMsg.scala
index ed72f2e9..2a793146 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/DismountVehicleMsg.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/DismountVehicleMsg.scala
@@ -10,11 +10,11 @@ import net.psforever.types.BailType
   * Dispatched by the client when the player wishes to get out of a vehicle.
   * @param player_guid the player
   * @param bailType The dismount action e.g. normal dismount, kicked by owner, bailed
-  * @param unk2 na
+  * @param wasKickedByDriver Seems to be true if a passenger was manually kicked by the vehicle owner
   */
 final case class DismountVehicleMsg(player_guid : PlanetSideGUID,
                                     bailType : BailType.Value,
-                                    wasKickedByDriver : Boolean) // Seems to be true if a passenger was manually kicked by the vehicle owner
+                                    wasKickedByDriver : Boolean)
   extends PlanetSideGamePacket {
   type Packet = DismountVehicleMsg
   def opcode = GamePacketOpcode.DismountVehicleMsg
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/GenericObjectActionMessage.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/GenericObjectActionMessage.scala
index 0c15f526..4bceb566 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/GenericObjectActionMessage.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/GenericObjectActionMessage.scala
@@ -12,6 +12,10 @@ import shapeless.{::, HNil}
   * (Write more some other time.)
   * @param object_guid the target object
   * @param code the action code
+  *             96, 97, 98, 99 - Makes the vehicle bounce slightly. Have seen this in packet captures after taking a vehicle through a warpgate
+  *             200, 201, 202, 203 - For aircraft - client shows "THe bailing mechanism failed! To fix the mechanism, land and repair the vehicle!"
+  *             224 - Sets vehicle or player to be black ops
+  *             228 - Reverts player from black ops
   */
 final case class GenericObjectActionMessage(object_guid : PlanetSideGUID,
                                             code : Int)
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/MountVehicleCargoMsg.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/MountVehicleCargoMsg.scala
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..2eab06ed
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/MountVehicleCargoMsg.scala
@@ -0,0 +1,31 @@
+// Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
+package net.psforever.packet.game
+
+import net.psforever.packet.{GamePacketOpcode, Marshallable, PlanetSideGamePacket}
+import scodec.Codec
+import scodec.codecs._
+
+/**
+  *
+  * @param player_guid The guid of the player sending the request to board another vehicle with a cargo vehicle
+  * @param vehicle_guid The guid of the vehicle for the requesting player
+  * @param target_vehicle The cargo vehicle guid e.g. Galaxy / Lodestar
+  * @param unk4
+  */
+final case class MountVehicleCargoMsg(player_guid : PlanetSideGUID, vehicle_guid: PlanetSideGUID, target_vehicle: PlanetSideGUID, unk4: Int)
+  extends PlanetSideGamePacket {
+  type Packet = MountVehicleCargoMsg
+
+  def opcode = GamePacketOpcode.MountVehicleCargoMsg
+
+  def encode = MountVehicleCargoMsg.encode(this)
+}
+
+object MountVehicleCargoMsg extends Marshallable[MountVehicleCargoMsg] {
+  implicit val codec : Codec[MountVehicleCargoMsg] = (
+      ("unk1" | PlanetSideGUID.codec) ::
+        ("unk2" | PlanetSideGUID.codec)::
+        ("unk3" | PlanetSideGUID.codec) ::
+        ("unk4" | uint8L)
+    ).as[MountVehicleCargoMsg]
+}
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/PlanetsideAttributeMessage.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/PlanetsideAttributeMessage.scala
index 96a5320e..1dc999bf 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/PlanetsideAttributeMessage.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/PlanetsideAttributeMessage.scala
@@ -137,6 +137,7 @@ import scodec.codecs._
   * `22 - Toggles gunner and passenger mount points (1 = hides, 0 = reveals; this also locks their permissions)`<br>
   * `54 -  Vehicle EMP? Plays sound as if vehicle had been hit by EMP`<br>
   * `68 - Vehicle shield health`<br>
+  * `79 - ???`<br>
   * `80 - Damage vehicle (unknown value)`<br>
   * `81 - ???`<br>
   * `113 - `Vehicle capacitor - e.g. Leviathan EMP charge`
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/ServerVehicleOverrideMsg.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/ServerVehicleOverrideMsg.scala
index 266396a8..52e788bb 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/ServerVehicleOverrideMsg.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/ServerVehicleOverrideMsg.scala
@@ -33,14 +33,19 @@ import scodec.codecs._
   * @param lock_accelerator driver has no control over vehicle acceleration
   * @param lock_wheel driver has no control over vehicle turning
   * @param reverse move in reverse
+  *                0 = forward
+  *                1 = reverse
   * @param unk4 na;
   *             something to do with vehicle bailable speed
   * @param lock_vthrust pilot has no control over vertical thrust;
   *                     asserts a constant positive vertical thrust;
   *                     the only valid setting appears to be 1
   * @param lock_strafe pilot has no control over strafing thrust;
-  *                    the only valid setting appears to be 1
-  * @param forward_speed "something like speed"
+  *                    0 = not locked
+  *                    1 = no strafing
+  *                    2 = strafe left automatically
+  *                    3 = strafe right automatically
+  * @param movement_speed "something like speed"
   * @param unk8 na;
   *             set `lock_wheel` to `true` to expose this value
   */
@@ -50,7 +55,7 @@ final case class ServerVehicleOverrideMsg(lock_accelerator : Boolean,
                                           unk4 : Boolean,
                                           lock_vthrust : Int,
                                           lock_strafe : Int,
-                                          forward_speed : Int,
+                                          movement_speed : Int,
                                           unk8 : Option[Long]
                                          ) extends PlanetSideGamePacket {
   type Packet = ServerVehicleOverrideMsg
@@ -66,7 +71,7 @@ object ServerVehicleOverrideMsg extends Marshallable[ServerVehicleOverrideMsg] {
           ("unk4" | bool) ::
           ("lock_vthrust" | uint2L) ::
           ("lock_strafe" | uint2L) ::
-          ("forward_speed" | uintL(9)) ::
+          ("movement_speed" | uintL(9)) ::
           conditional(test, "unk8" | uint32L)
       })
     ).as[ServerVehicleOverrideMsg]
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/VehicleStateMessage.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/VehicleStateMessage.scala
index 3dbc037b..b0282d5d 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/VehicleStateMessage.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/VehicleStateMessage.scala
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ import scodec.codecs._
   *                        15 for straight;
   *                        0 for hard right;
   *                        30 for hard left
-  * @param unk5 na
+  * @param unk5 na - Possibly a flag to indicate the vehicle is attached to something else e.g. is in a galaxy/lodestar cargo bay
   * @param unk6 na
   * @see `PlacementData`
   */
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/types/CargoStatus.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/types/CargoStatus.scala
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..9cee94a7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/types/CargoStatus.scala
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+// Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
+package net.psforever.types
+
+import net.psforever.packet.PacketHelpers
+import scodec.codecs._
+
+object CargoStatus extends Enumeration {
+  type Type = Value
+
+  val Empty = Value(0)
+  val InProgress = Value(1)
+  val Occupied = Value(3)
+
+  implicit val codec = PacketHelpers.createEnumerationCodec(this, uint4L)
+}
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarAction.scala b/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarAction.scala
index 40321546..8d3a0ea2 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarAction.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarAction.scala
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ import net.psforever.objects.{PlanetSideGameObject, Player}
 import net.psforever.objects.equipment.Equipment
 import net.psforever.objects.inventory.Container
 import net.psforever.objects.zones.Zone
-import net.psforever.packet.game.{PlanetSideGUID, PlayerStateMessageUpstream}
+import net.psforever.packet.PlanetSideGamePacket
+import net.psforever.packet.game.{CargoMountPointStatusMessage, PlanetSideGUID, PlayerStateMessageUpstream}
 import net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate.{ConstructorData, ObjectCreateMessageParent}
 import net.psforever.types.ExoSuitType
 
@@ -32,7 +33,10 @@ object AvatarAction {
   final case class Reload(player_guid : PlanetSideGUID, weapon_guid : PlanetSideGUID) extends Action
   final case class StowEquipment(player_guid : PlanetSideGUID, target_guid : PlanetSideGUID, slot : Int, item : Equipment) extends Action
   final case class WeaponDryFire(player_guid : PlanetSideGUID, weapon_guid : PlanetSideGUID) extends Action
-//  final case class PlayerStateShift(killer : PlanetSideGUID, victim : PlanetSideGUID) extends Action
+
+  final case class SendResponse(player_guid: PlanetSideGUID, msg: PlanetSideGamePacket) extends Action
+
+  //  final case class PlayerStateShift(killer : PlanetSideGUID, victim : PlanetSideGUID) extends Action
 //  final case class DestroyDisplay(killer : PlanetSideGUID, victim : PlanetSideGUID) extends Action
 //  final case class HitHintReturn(killer : PlanetSideGUID, victim : PlanetSideGUID) extends Action
 }
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarResponse.scala b/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarResponse.scala
index ba1e7ebc..b56d92cf 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarResponse.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarResponse.scala
@@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ package services.avatar
 
 import net.psforever.objects.Player
 import net.psforever.objects.equipment.Equipment
+import net.psforever.packet.PlanetSideGamePacket
 import net.psforever.packet.game.{ObjectCreateMessage, PlanetSideGUID, PlayerStateMessageUpstream}
 import net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate.ConstructorData
 import net.psforever.types.ExoSuitType
@@ -27,6 +28,8 @@ object AvatarResponse {
   final case class Reload(weapon_guid : PlanetSideGUID) extends Response
   final case class StowEquipment(target_guid : PlanetSideGUID, slot : Int, item : Equipment) extends Response
   final case class WeaponDryFire(weapon_guid : PlanetSideGUID) extends Response
+
+  final case class SendResponse(msg: PlanetSideGamePacket) extends Response
   //  final case class PlayerStateShift(itemID : PlanetSideGUID) extends Response
   //  final case class DestroyDisplay(itemID : PlanetSideGUID) extends Response
   //  final case class HitHintReturn(itemID : PlanetSideGUID) extends Response
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarService.scala b/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarService.scala
index 87c194d4..f74fec1d 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarService.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/services/avatar/AvatarService.scala
@@ -145,6 +145,10 @@ class AvatarService extends Actor {
           AvatarEvents.publish(
             AvatarServiceResponse(s"/$forChannel/Avatar", player_guid, AvatarResponse.WeaponDryFire(weapon_guid))
           )
+        case AvatarAction.SendResponse(player_guid, msg) =>
+          AvatarEvents.publish(
+            AvatarServiceResponse(s"/$forChannel/Avatar", player_guid, AvatarResponse.SendResponse(msg))
+          )
 
         case _ => ;
     }
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleAction.scala b/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleAction.scala
index 44114888..e5d62353 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleAction.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleAction.scala
@@ -4,9 +4,10 @@ package services.vehicle
 import net.psforever.objects.{PlanetSideGameObject, Vehicle}
 import net.psforever.objects.equipment.Equipment
 import net.psforever.objects.zones.Zone
+import net.psforever.packet.PlanetSideGamePacket
 import net.psforever.packet.game.PlanetSideGUID
 import net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate.ConstructorData
-import net.psforever.types.{DriveState, Vector3, BailType}
+import net.psforever.types.{BailType, DriveState, Vector3}
 
 object VehicleAction {
   trait Action
@@ -25,6 +26,6 @@ object VehicleAction {
   final case class UnloadVehicle(player_guid : PlanetSideGUID, continent : Zone, vehicle : Vehicle) extends Action
   final case class UnstowEquipment(player_guid : PlanetSideGUID, item_guid : PlanetSideGUID) extends Action
   final case class VehicleState(player_guid : PlanetSideGUID, vehicle_guid : PlanetSideGUID, unk1 : Int, pos : Vector3, ang : Vector3, vel : Option[Vector3], unk2 : Option[Int], unk3 : Int, unk4 : Int, wheel_direction : Int, unk5 : Boolean, unk6 : Boolean) extends Action
-
+  final case class SendResponse(player_guid: PlanetSideGUID, msg : PlanetSideGamePacket) extends Action
   final case class UpdateAmsSpawnPoint(zone : Zone) extends Action
 }
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleResponse.scala b/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleResponse.scala
index 027d7034..d34a0e2e 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleResponse.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleResponse.scala
@@ -3,9 +3,10 @@ package services.vehicle
 
 import net.psforever.objects.serverobject.tube.SpawnTube
 import net.psforever.objects.{PlanetSideGameObject, Vehicle}
+import net.psforever.packet.PlanetSideGamePacket
 import net.psforever.packet.game.PlanetSideGUID
 import net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate.ConstructorData
-import net.psforever.types.{DriveState, Vector3, BailType}
+import net.psforever.types.{BailType, DriveState, Vector3}
 
 object VehicleResponse {
   trait Response
@@ -29,6 +30,6 @@ object VehicleResponse {
   final case class UnloadVehicle(vehicle_guid : PlanetSideGUID) extends Response
   final case class UnstowEquipment(item_guid : PlanetSideGUID) extends Response
   final case class VehicleState(vehicle_guid : PlanetSideGUID, unk1 : Int, pos : Vector3, ang : Vector3, vel : Option[Vector3], unk2 : Option[Int], unk3 : Int, unk4 : Int, wheel_direction : Int, unk5 : Boolean, unk6 : Boolean) extends Response
-
+  final case class SendResponse(msg: PlanetSideGamePacket) extends Response
   final case class UpdateAmsSpawnPoint(list : List[SpawnTube]) extends Response
 }
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleService.scala b/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleService.scala
index 700731f8..aaa8de47 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleService.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/VehicleService.scala
@@ -99,6 +99,10 @@ class VehicleService extends Actor {
           VehicleEvents.publish(
             VehicleServiceResponse(s"/$forChannel/Vehicle", player_guid, VehicleResponse.VehicleState(vehicle_guid, unk1, pos, ang, vel, unk2, unk3, unk4, wheel_direction, unk5, unk6))
           )
+        case VehicleAction.SendResponse(player_guid, msg) =>
+          VehicleEvents.publish(
+            VehicleServiceResponse(s"/$forChannel/Vehicle", player_guid, VehicleResponse.SendResponse(msg))
+          )
 
         //unlike other messages, just return to sender, don't publish
         case VehicleAction.UpdateAmsSpawnPoint(zone : Zone) =>
diff --git a/pslogin/src/main/scala/WorldSessionActor.scala b/pslogin/src/main/scala/WorldSessionActor.scala
index da0645bf..3897d94e 100644
--- a/pslogin/src/main/scala/WorldSessionActor.scala
+++ b/pslogin/src/main/scala/WorldSessionActor.scala
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ import net.psforever.objects.serverobject.structures.{Building, StructureType, W
 import net.psforever.objects.serverobject.terminals._
 import net.psforever.objects.serverobject.terminals.Terminal.TerminalMessage
 import net.psforever.objects.serverobject.tube.SpawnTube
-import net.psforever.objects.vehicles.{AccessPermissionGroup, Utility, VehicleLockState}
+import net.psforever.objects.vehicles.{AccessPermissionGroup, Cargo, Utility, VehicleLockState}
 import net.psforever.objects.zones.{InterstellarCluster, Zone}
 import net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate._
 import net.psforever.types._
@@ -91,6 +91,9 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
   var progressBarUpdate : Cancellable = DefaultCancellable.obj
   var reviveTimer : Cancellable = DefaultCancellable.obj
   var respawnTimer : Cancellable = DefaultCancellable.obj
+  var cargoMountTimer : Cancellable = DefaultCancellable.obj
+  var cargoDismountTimer : Cancellable = DefaultCancellable.obj
+
   var antChargingTick : Cancellable = DefaultCancellable.obj
   var antDischargingTick : Cancellable = DefaultCancellable.obj
 
@@ -250,9 +253,104 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
     case PokeClient() =>
       sendResponse(KeepAliveMessage())
 
+    case CheckCargoDismount(vehicle_guid, cargo_vehicle_guid, cargo_mountpoint, iteration) =>
+      val vehicle = continent.GUID(vehicle_guid.guid).get.asInstanceOf[Vehicle]
+      val cargo_vehicle = continent.GUID(cargo_vehicle_guid).get.asInstanceOf[Vehicle]
+
+      val distance = Vector3.Distance(vehicle.Position, cargo_vehicle.Position)
+
+      log.info(s"Dismount distance ${distance}")
+      if(distance > 15 || iteration > 20) {
+        // Vehicle has moved far enough away - close the cargo door
+        log.info("Vehicle is far enough away or disembark timed out - closing cargo door and returning full control to driver")
+
+        StartBundlingPackets()
+
+        // Return control of vehicle to driver
+        DriverVehicleControl(vehicle)
+
+        val cargoStatusMessage = CargoMountPointStatusMessage(cargo_vehicle_guid, PlanetSideGUID(0), PlanetSideGUID(0), vehicle_guid, cargo_mountpoint, CargoStatus.Empty, 0)
+        log.warn(cargoStatusMessage.toString)
+        // Do NOT send this packet back to the client directly. If you do and then send it again to all clients in the zone (including the client again)
+        // The client will get stuck in a state where the player cannot dismount as it thinks it is always trying to remount the cargo hold
+        avatarService ! AvatarServiceMessage(continent.Id, AvatarAction.SendResponse(player.GUID, cargoStatusMessage))
+
+        StopBundlingPackets()
+
+        cargoMountTimer.cancel()
+        cargoDismountTimer.cancel()
+      } else {
+        // Not far enough away - rescheduling check
+        import scala.concurrent.ExecutionContext.Implicits.global
+        cargoDismountTimer = context.system.scheduler.scheduleOnce(250 milliseconds, self, CheckCargoDismount(vehicle_guid, cargo_vehicle.GUID, cargo_mountpoint, iteration = iteration + 1))
+      }
+    case CheckCargoMounting(vehicle_guid, cargo_vehicle_guid, cargo_mountpoint, iteration) =>
+      val vehicle = continent.GUID(vehicle_guid.guid).get.asInstanceOf[Vehicle]
+      val cargo_vehicle = continent.GUID(cargo_vehicle_guid.guid).get.asInstanceOf[Vehicle]
+
+      val distance = Vector3.Distance(vehicle.Position, cargo_vehicle.Position)
+      log.warn(s"Mount distance ${distance}")
+      if(distance <= 8) {
+        // Vehicle is close enough that it should be within the cargo bay. Mount it.
+        log.info("Mounting vehicle cargo")
+        cargoMountTimer.cancel()
+        cargoDismountTimer.cancel()
+
+        val vehicle = continent.GUID(vehicle_guid).get.asInstanceOf[Vehicle]
+
+        StartBundlingPackets()
+        vehicleService ! VehicleServiceMessage(s"${vehicle.Actor}", VehicleAction.SendResponse(PlanetSideGUID(0), PlanetsideAttributeMessage(cargo_vehicle_guid, 0, cargo_vehicle.Health)))
+        vehicleService ! VehicleServiceMessage(s"${vehicle.Actor}", VehicleAction.SendResponse(PlanetSideGUID(0), PlanetsideAttributeMessage(cargo_vehicle_guid, 68, cargo_vehicle.Shields)))
+
+        val attachMessage = ObjectAttachMessage(cargo_vehicle_guid, vehicle_guid, cargo_mountpoint)
+        log.warn(attachMessage.toString)
+        sendResponse(attachMessage)
+
+        // This is required for when DismountVehicleCargoMsg is sent as the cargo_vehicle_guid isn't sent as a parameter
+        vehicle.MountedIn = cargo_vehicle_guid
+        cargo_vehicle.CargoHold(cargo_mountpoint).get.Occupant = vehicle
+
+        val orientation = if(vehicle.Definition == GlobalDefinitions.router) {
+          // mount router "sideways" in a lodestar
+          //todo: BFRs will likely also need this set
+          1
+        } else {
+          0
+        }
+
+        val cargoStatusMessage = CargoMountPointStatusMessage(cargo_vehicle_guid, vehicle_guid, vehicle_guid, PlanetSideGUID(0), cargo_mountpoint, CargoStatus.Occupied, orientation)
+        log.warn(cargoStatusMessage.toString)
+        sendResponse(cargoStatusMessage)
+
+        StopBundlingPackets()
+
+        avatarService ! AvatarServiceMessage(continent.Id, AvatarAction.SendResponse(player.GUID, attachMessage))
+        avatarService ! AvatarServiceMessage(continent.Id, AvatarAction.SendResponse(player.GUID, cargoStatusMessage))
+      } else if (distance > 25 || iteration >= 15) {
+          // Vehicle is too far away. Abort mounting.
+          log.info("Vehicle is too far away or didn't mount within allocated time. Aborting cargo mount.")
+
+          val cargoStatusMessage = CargoMountPointStatusMessage(cargo_vehicle_guid, PlanetSideGUID(0), PlanetSideGUID(0), vehicle_guid, cargo_mountpoint, CargoStatus.Empty, 0)
+          log.warn(cargoStatusMessage.toString)
+          // Do NOT send this packet back to the client directly. If you do and then send it again to all clients in the zone (including the client again)
+          // The client will get stuck in a state where the player cannot dismount as it thinks it is always trying to remount the cargo hold
+          avatarService ! AvatarServiceMessage(continent.Id, AvatarAction.SendResponse(player.GUID, cargoStatusMessage))
+
+
+          cargoMountTimer.cancel()
+          cargoDismountTimer.cancel()
+        }
+      else {
+        // Not close enough, far away enough or timeout not exceeded. Reschedule check
+        import scala.concurrent.ExecutionContext.Implicits.global
+        cargoMountTimer = context.system.scheduler.scheduleOnce(1 second, self, CheckCargoMounting(vehicle_guid, cargo_vehicle_guid, cargo_mountpoint, iteration = iteration + 1))
+      }
+
     case AvatarServiceResponse(_, guid, reply) =>
       val tplayer_guid = if(player.HasGUID) { player.GUID} else { PlanetSideGUID(-1) }
       reply match {
+        case AvatarResponse.SendResponse(msg) =>
+          sendResponse(msg)
         case AvatarResponse.ArmorChanged(suit, subtype) =>
           if(tplayer_guid != guid) {
             sendResponse(ArmorChangedMessage(guid, suit, subtype))
@@ -552,6 +650,8 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
               player.Position = pos
             }
           }
+        case VehicleResponse.SendResponse(msg) =>
+          sendResponse(msg)
 
         case VehicleResponse.UpdateAmsSpawnPoint(list) =>
           if(player.isBackpack) {
@@ -1725,6 +1825,97 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
       clientKeepAlive.cancel
       clientKeepAlive = context.system.scheduler.schedule(0 seconds, 500 milliseconds, self, PokeClient())
 
+    case msg @ DismountVehicleCargoMsg(player_guid, vehicle_guid, bailed, requestedByPassenger, kicked) =>
+      log.info(msg.toString)
+
+      // Ignore dismount requests by passengers of the vehicle in the cargo bay for now
+      // todo: allow passengers of vehicle in cargo bay to bail, but not bail the cargo vehicle itself
+      if(!requestedByPassenger) {
+        StartBundlingPackets()
+        val vehicle = continent.GUID(vehicle_guid).get.asInstanceOf[Vehicle]
+        val cargo_vehicle = continent.GUID(vehicle.MountedIn.get).get.asInstanceOf[Vehicle]
+        // todo: change this to work with multiple cargo holds for potential custom vehicles in the future
+        val cargo_mountpoint = cargo_vehicle.Definition.Cargo.head._1
+
+        val cargoStatusMessage = CargoMountPointStatusMessage(cargo_vehicle.GUID, PlanetSideGUID(0), PlanetSideGUID(0), vehicle_guid, cargo_mountpoint, CargoStatus.InProgress, 0)
+        log.info(cargoStatusMessage.toString)
+        // Dismount vehicle on UI and disable "shield" effect on lodestar
+        sendResponse(cargoStatusMessage)
+
+
+        // Detach vehicle from cargo vehicle
+        val dismount_position = if (bailed || kicked) {
+          // If we're bailing drop the vehicle below the cargo vehicle
+          //todo: once the server has a concept of height from the floor we should probably ensure vehicles aren't dropped below the world
+          Vector3(cargo_vehicle.Position.x, cargo_vehicle.Position.y, cargo_vehicle.Position.z - 1f)
+        } else if (cargo_vehicle.Definition == GlobalDefinitions.dropship) {
+          // As the galaxy cargo bay is offset backwards from the center of the vehicle (unlike the lodestar) we need to set the position backwards slightly
+          Vector3(cargo_vehicle.Position.x, cargo_vehicle.Position.y - 7f, cargo_vehicle.Position.z + 2f)
+        } else {
+          Vector3(cargo_vehicle.Position.x, cargo_vehicle.Position.y, cargo_vehicle.Position.z + 2f)
+        }
+
+        // Add a flag if the vehicle should mount/dismount sideways
+        //todo: BFRs will likely also need this set
+        val sideways = vehicle.Definition == GlobalDefinitions.router
+
+        val rotation = if(sideways) {
+          // dismount router "sideways" in a lodestar
+          cargo_vehicle.Orientation.z - 90f
+        } else {
+          cargo_vehicle.Orientation.z
+        }
+
+        val detachMessage = ObjectDetachMessage(cargo_vehicle.GUID, vehicle_guid, dismount_position, cargo_vehicle.Orientation.x, cargo_vehicle.Orientation.y, rotation)
+        log.info(detachMessage.toString)
+        sendResponse(detachMessage)
+
+        // Update display to show current vehicle health & shields correctly
+        log.warn(s"vehicle health: ${vehicle.Health} shields: ${vehicle.Shields}")
+        vehicleService ! VehicleServiceMessage(s"${vehicle.Actor}", VehicleAction.SendResponse(PlanetSideGUID(0), PlanetsideAttributeMessage(vehicle_guid, 0, vehicle.Health)))
+        vehicleService ! VehicleServiceMessage(s"${vehicle.Actor}", VehicleAction.SendResponse(PlanetSideGUID(0), PlanetsideAttributeMessage(vehicle_guid, 68, vehicle.Shields)))
+
+        vehicle.MountedIn = None
+        cargo_vehicle.CargoHold(cargo_mountpoint).get.Occupant = None
+
+        if (!bailed) {
+          // Automatically drive the vehicle backwards out of the cargo bay
+          if (!sideways) {
+            ServerVehicleLockReverse()
+          } else {
+            ServerVehicleLockStrafeLeft()
+          }
+        } else {
+          //todo: proper vehicle bailing. It works currently but when collision damage is implemented the vehicle will take damage if not in a bail state. Need to confirm how this is done with further research
+        }
+
+        import scala.concurrent.duration._
+        import scala.concurrent.ExecutionContext.Implicits.global
+        // Start a timer to check every second if the vehicle has moved far enough away to be considered dismounted, and then close the cargo door
+        cargoDismountTimer = context.system.scheduler.scheduleOnce(250 milliseconds, self, CheckCargoDismount(vehicle_guid, cargo_vehicle.GUID, cargo_mountpoint, iteration = 0))
+
+        StopBundlingPackets()
+
+        // Sync to other clients
+        avatarService ! AvatarServiceMessage(continent.Id, AvatarAction.SendResponse(player.GUID, cargoStatusMessage))
+        avatarService ! AvatarServiceMessage(continent.Id, AvatarAction.SendResponse(player.GUID, detachMessage))
+      }
+    case msg @ MountVehicleCargoMsg(player_guid, vehicle_guid, cargo_vehicle_guid, unk4) =>
+      log.info(msg.toString)
+
+      val cargo_vehicle = continent.GUID(cargo_vehicle_guid).get.asInstanceOf[Vehicle]
+      val cargo_mountpoint = cargo_vehicle.Definition.Cargo.head._1
+
+      // Begin the mount process - open the cargo door
+      val reply = CargoMountPointStatusMessage(cargo_vehicle_guid, PlanetSideGUID(0), vehicle_guid, PlanetSideGUID(0), cargo_mountpoint, CargoStatus.InProgress, 0)
+      log.warn(reply.toString)
+      avatarService ! AvatarServiceMessage(continent.Id, AvatarAction.SendResponse(player.GUID, reply))
+      sendResponse(reply)
+
+      import scala.concurrent.duration._
+      import scala.concurrent.ExecutionContext.Implicits.global
+      // Start timer to check every second if the vehicle is close enough to mount, or far enough away to cancel the mounting
+      cargoMountTimer = context.system.scheduler.scheduleOnce(1 second, self, CheckCargoMounting(vehicle_guid, cargo_vehicle_guid, cargo_mountpoint, iteration = 0))
     case msg @ CharacterCreateRequestMessage(name, head, voice, gender, empire) =>
       log.info("Handling " + msg)
       sendResponse(ActionResultMessage.Pass)
@@ -1810,6 +2001,24 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
           })
         ReloadVehicleAccessPermissions(vehicle)
       })
+
+      // Loop over vehicles again to add cargohold occupants after all vehicles have been created on the local client
+      continent.Vehicles.foreach(vehicle => {
+          vehicle.CargoHolds.foreach({ case (cargo_num, cargo) => {
+            cargo.Occupant match {
+              case Some(cargo_vehicle) =>
+                if(cargo_vehicle.HasGUID) {
+                  StartBundlingPackets()
+                  sendResponse(ObjectAttachMessage(cargo_vehicle.GUID, vehicle.GUID, cargo_num))
+                  //todo: attaching the vehicle seems to work, but setting the mount point status doesn't?
+                  sendResponse(CargoMountPointStatusMessage(cargo_vehicle.GUID, vehicle.GUID, vehicle.GUID, PlanetSideGUID(0), cargo_num, CargoStatus.Occupied, 0))
+                  StopBundlingPackets()
+                }
+              case None => ; // No vehicle in cargo
+            }
+        }})
+      })
+
       //implant terminals
       continent.Map.TerminalToInterface.foreach({ case ((terminal_guid, interface_guid)) =>
         val parent_guid = PlanetSideGUID(terminal_guid)
@@ -2994,6 +3203,7 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
                     // Deconstruct the vehicle if the driver has bailed out and the vehicle is capable of flight
                     //todo: implement auto landing procedure if the pilot bails but passengers are still present instead of deconstructing the vehicle
                     //todo: continue flight path until aircraft crashes if no passengers present (or no passenger seats), then deconstruct.
+                    //todo: kick cargo passengers out. To be added after PR #216 is merged
                     if(bailType == BailType.Bailed && seat_num == 0 && GlobalDefinitions.isFlightVehicle(obj.asInstanceOf[Vehicle].Definition)) {
                       vehicleService ! VehicleServiceMessage.Decon(RemoverActor.AddTask(obj, continent, Some(0 seconds))) // Immediately deconstruct vehicle
                     }
@@ -3076,16 +3286,34 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
                   vehicleService ! VehicleServiceMessage(continent.Id, VehicleAction.SeatPermissions(player.GUID, vehicle.GUID, attribute_type, attribute_value))
                   //kick players who should not be seated in the vehicle due to permission changes
                   if(allow == VehicleLockState.Locked) { //TODO only important permission atm
-                    vehicle.Seats.foreach({ case (seat_num, seat) =>
+                    vehicle.Definition.MountPoints.values.foreach(mountpoint_num => {
+                      vehicle.Seat(mountpoint_num) match {
+                        case Some(seat) =>
                       seat.Occupant match {
                         case Some(tplayer) =>
-                          if(vehicle.SeatPermissionGroup(seat_num).contains(group) && tplayer != player) { //can not kick self
+                              if(vehicle.SeatPermissionGroup(mountpoint_num).contains(group) && tplayer != player) { //can not kick self
                             seat.Occupant = None
                             tplayer.VehicleSeated = None
                             vehicleService ! VehicleServiceMessage(continent.Id, VehicleAction.KickPassenger(tplayer.GUID, 4, false, object_guid))
                           }
-                        case None => ;
+                            case None => ; // No player seated
+                          }
+                        case None => ; // Not a seat mounting point
                       }
+                      vehicle.CargoHold(mountpoint_num) match {
+                        case Some(cargo) =>
+                          cargo.Occupant match {
+                            case Some(vehicle) =>
+                              if(vehicle.SeatPermissionGroup(mountpoint_num).contains(group)) {
+                                //todo: this probably doesn't work for passengers within the cargo vehicle
+                                // Instruct client to start bail dismount procedure
+                                self ! DismountVehicleCargoMsg(player.GUID, vehicle.GUID, true, false, false)
+                              }
+                            case None => ; // No vehicle in cargo
+                      }
+                        case None => ; // Not a cargo mounting point
+                      }
+
                     })
                   }
                 case None => ;
@@ -3127,6 +3355,7 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
     case default => log.error(s"Unhandled GamePacket $pkt")
   }
 
+
   /**
     * Iterate over a group of `EquipmentSlot`s, some of which may be occupied with an item.
     * Remove any encountered items and add them to an output `List`.
@@ -4922,6 +5151,36 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
     tplayer.Armor == tplayer.MaxArmor
   }
 
+  /**
+    * This function is applied to vehicles that are leaving a cargo vehicle's cargo hold to auto reverse them out
+    * Lock all applicable controls of the current vehicle
+    * Set the vehicle to move in reverse
+    */
+  def ServerVehicleLockReverse() : Unit = {
+    controlled = Some(0)
+    sendResponse(ServerVehicleOverrideMsg(lock_accelerator = true, lock_wheel = true, reverse = true, unk4 = true, lock_vthrust = 0, lock_strafe = 1, movement_speed = 2, unk8 = Some(0)))
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * This function is applied to vehicles that are leaving a cargo vehicle's cargo hold to strafe right out of the cargo hold for vehicles that are mounted sideways e.g. router/BFR
+    * Lock all applicable controls of the current vehicle
+    * Set the vehicle to strafe right
+    */
+  def ServerVehicleLockStrafeRight() : Unit = {
+    controlled = Some(0)
+    sendResponse(ServerVehicleOverrideMsg(lock_accelerator = true, lock_wheel = true, reverse = false, unk4 = true, lock_vthrust = 0, lock_strafe = 3, movement_speed = 0, unk8 = Some(0)))
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * This function is applied to vehicles that are leaving a cargo vehicle's cargo hold to strafe left out of the cargo hold for vehicles that are mounted sideways e.g. router/BFR
+    * Lock all applicable controls of the current vehicle
+    * Set the vehicle to strafe left
+    */
+  def ServerVehicleLockStrafeLeft() : Unit = {
+    controlled = Some(0)
+    sendResponse(ServerVehicleOverrideMsg(lock_accelerator = true, lock_wheel = true, reverse = false, unk4 = true, lock_vthrust = 0, lock_strafe = 2, movement_speed = 0, unk8 = Some(0)))
+  }
+
   /**
     * Lock all applicable controls of the current vehicle.
     * This includes forward motion, turning, and, if applicable, strafing.
@@ -5123,6 +5382,9 @@ object WorldSessionActor {
   private final case class VehicleLoaded(vehicle : Vehicle)
   private final case class DelayedProximityUnitStop(unit : Terminal with ProximityUnit)
   private final case class UnregisterCorpseOnVehicleDisembark(corpse : Player)
+  private final case class CheckCargoMounting(vehicle_guid : PlanetSideGUID, cargo_vehicle_guid: PlanetSideGUID, cargo_mountpoint: Int, iteration: Int)
+  private final case class CheckCargoDismount(vehicle_guid : PlanetSideGUID, cargo_vehicle_guid: PlanetSideGUID, cargo_mountpoint: Int, iteration: Int)
+
 
   /**
     * A message that indicates the user is using a remote electronics kit to hack some server object.
diff --git a/pslogin/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/support/DeconstructionActor.scala b/pslogin/src/main/scala/services/vehicle/support/DeconstructionActor.scala
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e69de29b