diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
index e6dcec51..21bfbd07 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/GlobalDefinitions.scala
@@ -162,6 +162,36 @@ object GlobalDefinitions {
     }
   }
 
+  /**
+    * Using the definition for a piece of `Equipment` determine if it is a grenade-type weapon.
+    * Only the normal grenades count; the grenade packs are excluded.
+    * @param edef the `EquipmentDefinition` of the item
+    * @return `true`, if it is a grenade-type weapon; `false`, otherwise
+    */
+  def isGrenade(edef : EquipmentDefinition) : Boolean = {
+    edef match {
+      case `frag_grenade` | `jammer_grenade` | `plasma_grenade` =>
+        true
+      case _ =>
+        false
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Using the definition for a piece of `Equipment` determine if it is a grenade-type weapon.
+    * Only the grenade packs count; the normal grenades are excluded.
+    * @param edef the `EquipmentDefinition` of the item
+    * @return `true`, if it is a grenade-type weapon; `false`, otherwise
+    */
+  def isGrenadePack(edef : EquipmentDefinition) : Boolean = {
+    edef match {
+      case `frag_cartridge` | `jammer_cartridge` | `plasma_cartridge` =>
+        true
+      case _ =>
+        false
+    }
+  }
+
   /**
     * Using the definition for a piece of `Equipment` determine with which faction it aligns if it is a weapon.
     * Only checks `Tool` objects.
@@ -242,6 +272,43 @@ object GlobalDefinitions {
     }
   }
 
+  /*
+  Implants
+   */
+  val
+  advanced_regen = ImplantDefinition(0)
+
+  val
+  targeting = ImplantDefinition(1)
+
+  val
+  audio_amplifier = ImplantDefinition(2)
+
+  val
+  darklight_vision = ImplantDefinition(3)
+
+  val
+  melee_booster = ImplantDefinition(4)
+
+  val
+  personal_shield = ImplantDefinition(5)
+
+  val
+  range_magnifier = ImplantDefinition(6)
+
+  val
+  second_wind = ImplantDefinition(7)
+
+  val
+  silent_run = ImplantDefinition(8)
+
+  val
+  surge = ImplantDefinition(9)
+
+  /*
+  Equipment (locker_container, kits, ammunition, weapons)
+   */
+  import net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate.ObjectClass
   val
   locker_container = new EquipmentDefinition(456) {
     Name = "locker container"
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Implant.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Implant.scala
deleted file mode 100644
index 2d7483f7..00000000
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Implant.scala
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,86 +0,0 @@
-// Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
-package net.psforever.objects
-
-import net.psforever.objects.definition.{ImplantDefinition, Stance}
-import net.psforever.types.{ExoSuitType, ImplantType}
-
-/**
-  * A type of installable player utility that grants a perk, usually in exchange for stamina (energy).<br>
-  * <br>
-  * An implant starts with a never-to-initialized timer value of -1 and will not report as `Ready` until the timer is 0.
-  * The `Timer`, however, will report to the user a time of 0 since negative time does not make sense.
-  * Although the `Timer` can be manually set, using `Reset` is the better way to default the initialization timer to the correct amount.
-  * An external script will be necessary to operate the actual initialization countdown.
-  * An implant must be `Ready` before it can be `Active`.
-  * The `Timer` must be set (or reset) (or countdown) to 0 to be `Ready` and then it must be activated.
-  * @param implantDef the `ObjectDefinition` that constructs this item and maintains some of its immutable fields
-  */
-class Implant(implantDef : ImplantDefinition) {
-  private var active : Boolean = false
-  private var initTimer : Long = -1L
-
-  def Name : String = implantDef.Name
-
-  def Ready : Boolean = initTimer == 0L
-
-  def Active : Boolean = active
-
-  def Active_=(isActive : Boolean) : Boolean = {
-    active = Ready && isActive
-    Active
-  }
-
-  def Timer : Long = math.max(0, initTimer)
-
-  def Timer_=(time : Long) : Long = {
-    initTimer = math.max(0, time)
-    Timer
-  }
-
-  def MaxTimer : Long = implantDef.Initialization
-
-  def ActivationCharge : Int = Definition.ActivationCharge
-
-  /**
-    * Calculate the stamina consumption of the implant for any given moment of being active after its activation.
-    * As implant energy use can be influenced by both exo-suit worn and general stance held, both are considered.
-    * @param suit the exo-suit being worn
-    * @param stance the player's stance
-    * @return the amount of stamina (energy) that is consumed
-    */
-  def Charge(suit : ExoSuitType.Value, stance : Stance.Value) : Int = {
-    if(active) {
-      implantDef.DurationChargeBase + implantDef.DurationChargeByExoSuit(suit) + implantDef.DurationChargeByStance(stance)
-    }
-    else {
-      0
-    }
-  }
-
-  /**
-    * Place an implant back in its initializing state.
-    */
-  def Reset() : Unit = {
-    Active = false
-    Timer = MaxTimer
-  }
-
-  /**
-    * Place an implant back in its pre-initialization state.
-    * The implant is inactive and can not proceed to a `Ready` condition naturally from this state.
-    */
-  def Jammed() : Unit = {
-    Active = false
-    Timer = -1
-  }
-
-  def Definition : ImplantDefinition = implantDef
-}
-
-object Implant {
-  def default : Implant = new Implant(ImplantDefinition(ImplantType.RangeMagnifier))
-
-  def apply(implantDef : ImplantDefinition) : Implant = {
-    new Implant(implantDef)
-  }
-}
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/ImplantSlot.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/ImplantSlot.scala
index 00951f50..736b03f1 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/ImplantSlot.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/ImplantSlot.scala
@@ -1,61 +1,117 @@
 // Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
 package net.psforever.objects
 
-import net.psforever.objects.definition.ImplantDefinition
-import net.psforever.types.ImplantType
+import net.psforever.objects.definition.{ImplantDefinition, Stance}
+import net.psforever.types.{ExoSuitType, ImplantType}
 
 /**
-  * A slot "on the player" into which an implant is installed.<br>
+  * A slot "on the player" into which an implant is installed.
+  * In total, players have three implant slots.<br>
   * <br>
-  * In total, players have three implant slots.
-  * At battle rank one (BR1), however, all of those slots are locked.
-  * The player earns implants at BR16, BR12, and BR18.
-  * A locked implant slot can not be used.
-  * (The code uses "not yet unlocked" logic.)
-  * When unlocked, an implant may be installed into that slot.<br>
-  * <br>
-  * The default implant that the underlying slot utilizes is the "Range Magnifier."
-  * Until the `Installed` condition is some value other than `None`, however, the implant in the slot will not work.
+  * All implants slots start as "locked" and must be "unlocked" through battle rank advancement.
+  * Only after it is "unlocked" may an implant be "installed" into the slot.
+  * Upon installation, it undergoes an initialization period and then, after which, it is ready for user activation.
+  * Being jammed de-activates the implant, put it into a state of "not being ready," and causes the initialization to repeat.
   */
 class ImplantSlot {
   /** is this slot available for holding an implant */
   private var unlocked : Boolean = false
+  /** whether this implant is ready for use */
+  private var initialized : Boolean = false
+  /** is this implant active */
+  private var active : Boolean = false
   /** what implant is currently installed in this slot; None if there is no implant currently installed */
-  private var installed : Option[ImplantType.Value] = None
-  /** the entry for that specific implant used by the a player; always occupied by some type of implant */
-  private var implant : Implant = ImplantSlot.default
+  private var implant : Option[ImplantDefinition] = None
 
   def Unlocked : Boolean = unlocked
 
   def Unlocked_=(lock : Boolean) : Boolean = {
-    unlocked = lock
+    unlocked = lock || unlocked
     Unlocked
   }
 
-  def Installed : Option[ImplantType.Value] = installed
+  def Initialized : Boolean = initialized
 
-  def Implant : Option[Implant] = if(Installed.isDefined) { Some(implant) } else { None }
+  def Initialized_=(init : Boolean) : Boolean = {
+    initialized = Installed.isDefined && init
+    Active = Active && initialized //can not be active just yet
+    Initialized
+  }
 
-  def Implant_=(anImplant : Option[Implant]) : Option[Implant] = {
-    anImplant match {
-      case Some(module) =>
-        Implant = module
-      case None =>
-        installed = None
+  def Active : Boolean = active
+
+  def Active_=(state : Boolean) : Boolean = {
+    active = Initialized && state
+    Active
+  }
+
+  def Implant : ImplantType.Value = if(Installed.isDefined) {
+    implant.get.Type
+  }
+  else {
+    Active = false
+    Initialized = false
+    ImplantType.None
+  }
+
+  def Implant_=(anImplant : ImplantDefinition) : ImplantType.Value = {
+    Implant_=(Some(anImplant))
+  }
+
+  def Implant_=(anImplant : Option[ImplantDefinition]) : ImplantType.Value = {
+    if(Unlocked) {
+      anImplant match {
+        case Some(_) =>
+          implant = anImplant
+        case None =>
+          implant = None
+      }
     }
     Implant
   }
 
-  def Implant_=(anImplant : Implant) : Option[Implant] = {
-    implant = anImplant
-    installed = Some(anImplant.Definition.Type)
-    Implant
+  def Installed : Option[ImplantDefinition] = implant
+
+  def MaxTimer : Long = Implant match {
+    case ImplantType.None =>
+      -1L
+    case _ =>
+      Installed.get.Initialization
+  }
+
+  def ActivationCharge : Int =  {
+    if(Active) {
+      Installed.get.ActivationCharge
+    }
+    else {
+      0
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Calculate the stamina consumption of the implant for any given moment of being active after its activation.
+    * As implant energy use can be influenced by both exo-suit worn and general stance held, both are considered.
+    * @param suit the exo-suit being worn
+    * @param stance the player's stance
+    * @return the amount of stamina (energy) that is consumed
+    */
+  def Charge(suit : ExoSuitType.Value, stance : Stance.Value) : Int = {
+    if(Active) {
+      val inst = Installed.get
+      inst.DurationChargeBase + inst.DurationChargeByExoSuit(suit) + inst.DurationChargeByStance(stance)
+    }
+    else {
+      0
+    }
+  }
+
+  def Jammed() : Unit = {
+    Active = false
+    Initialized = false
   }
 }
 
 object ImplantSlot {
-  private val default = new Implant(ImplantDefinition(ImplantType.RangeMagnifier))
-
   def apply() : ImplantSlot = {
     new ImplantSlot()
   }
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Player.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Player.scala
index c2300965..9d59f733 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Player.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/Player.scala
@@ -1,13 +1,14 @@
 // Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
 package net.psforever.objects
 
-import net.psforever.objects.definition.AvatarDefinition
+import net.psforever.objects.definition.{AvatarDefinition, ImplantDefinition}
 import net.psforever.objects.equipment.{Equipment, EquipmentSize}
 import net.psforever.objects.inventory.{GridInventory, InventoryItem}
 import net.psforever.packet.game.PlanetSideGUID
 import net.psforever.types._
 
 import scala.annotation.tailrec
+import scala.collection.mutable
 
 class Player(private val name : String,
              private val faction : PlanetSideEmpire.Value,
@@ -33,6 +34,9 @@ class Player(private val name : String,
 
   private val loadouts : Array[Option[InfantryLoadout]] = Array.fill[Option[InfantryLoadout]](10)(None)
 
+  private var bep : Long = 0
+  private var cep : Long = 0
+  private val certifications : mutable.Set[CertificationType.Value] = mutable.Set[CertificationType.Value]()
   private val implants : Array[ImplantSlot] = Array.fill[ImplantSlot](3)(new ImplantSlot)
 
 //  private var tosRibbon : MeritCommendation.Value = MeritCommendation.None
@@ -312,28 +316,40 @@ class Player(private val name : String,
     exosuit = suit
   }
 
+  def BEP : Long = bep
+
+  def BEP_=(battleExperiencePoints : Long) : Long = {
+    bep = math.max(0L, math.min(battleExperiencePoints, 4294967295L))
+    BEP
+  }
+
+  def CEP : Long = cep
+
+  def CEP_=(commandExperiencePoints : Long) : Long = {
+    cep = math.max(0L, math.min(commandExperiencePoints, 4294967295L))
+    CEP
+  }
+
+  def Certifications : mutable.Set[CertificationType.Value] = certifications
+
   def Implants : Array[ImplantSlot] = implants
 
-  def Implant(slot : Int) : Option[ImplantType.Value] = {
-    if(-1 < slot && slot < implants.length) { implants(slot).Installed } else { None }
+  def Implant(slot : Int) : ImplantType.Value = {
+    if(-1 < slot && slot < implants.length) { implants(slot).Implant } else { ImplantType.None }
   }
 
-  def Implant(implantType : ImplantType.Value) : Option[Implant] = {
-    implants.find(_.Installed.contains(implantType)) match {
-      case Some(slot) =>
-        slot.Implant
-      case None =>
-        None
-    }
-  }
-
-  def InstallImplant(implant : Implant) : Boolean = {
-    getAvailableImplantSlot(implants.iterator, implant.Definition.Type) match {
-      case Some(slot) =>
-        slot.Implant = implant
-        slot.Implant.get.Reset()
-        true
+  def InstallImplant(implant : ImplantDefinition) : Boolean = {
+    implants.find({p => p.Installed.contains(implant)}) match { //try to find the installed implant
       case None =>
+        //install in a free slot
+        getAvailableImplantSlot(implants.iterator, implant.Type) match {
+          case Some(slot) =>
+            slot.Implant = implant
+            true
+          case None =>
+            false
+        }
+      case Some(_) =>
         false
     }
   }
@@ -344,7 +360,7 @@ class Player(private val name : String,
     }
     else {
       val slot = iter.next
-      if(!slot.Unlocked || slot.Installed.contains(implantType)) {
+      if(!slot.Unlocked || slot.Implant == implantType) {
         None
       }
       else if(slot.Installed.isEmpty) {
@@ -357,7 +373,7 @@ class Player(private val name : String,
   }
 
   def UninstallImplant(implantType : ImplantType.Value) : Boolean = {
-    implants.find({slot => slot.Installed.contains(implantType)}) match {
+    implants.find({slot => slot.Implant == implantType}) match {
       case Some(slot) =>
         slot.Implant = None
         true
@@ -368,9 +384,9 @@ class Player(private val name : String,
 
   def ResetAllImplants() : Unit = {
     implants.foreach(slot => {
-      slot.Implant match {
-        case Some(implant) =>
-          implant.Reset()
+      slot.Installed match {
+        case Some(_) =>
+          slot.Initialized = false
         case None => ;
       }
     })
@@ -570,7 +586,7 @@ object Player {
       //hand over implants
       (0 until 3).foreach(index => {
         if(obj.Implants(index).Unlocked = player.Implants(index).Unlocked) {
-          obj.Implants(index).Implant = player.Implants(index).Implant
+          obj.Implants(index).Implant = player.Implants(index).Installed
         }
       })
       //hand over knife
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/ImplantDefinition.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/ImplantDefinition.scala
index 1825b58e..7984b310 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/ImplantDefinition.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/ImplantDefinition.scala
@@ -9,10 +9,13 @@ import scala.collection.mutable
   * An `Enumeration` of a variety of poses or generalized movement.
   */
 object Stance extends Enumeration {
-  val Crouching,
-      Standing,
-      Walking, //not used, but should still be defined
-      Running = Value
+  val
+  Crouching,
+  CrouchWalking, //not used, but should still be defined
+  Standing,
+  Walking, //not used, but should still be defined
+  Running
+  = Value
 }
 
 /**
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/converter/AvatarConverter.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/converter/AvatarConverter.scala
index e94547b1..b20812fd 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/converter/AvatarConverter.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/objects/definition/converter/AvatarConverter.scala
@@ -1,11 +1,10 @@
 // Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
 package net.psforever.objects.definition.converter
 
-import net.psforever.objects.{EquipmentSlot, Player}
+import net.psforever.objects.{EquipmentSlot, GlobalDefinitions, ImplantSlot, Player}
 import net.psforever.objects.equipment.Equipment
-import net.psforever.packet.game.PlanetSideGUID
-import net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate.{BasicCharacterData, CharacterAppearanceData, CharacterData, DetailedCharacterData, DrawnSlot, InternalSlot, InventoryData, PlacementData, RibbonBars, UniformStyle}
-import net.psforever.types.GrenadeState
+import net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate.{BasicCharacterData, CharacterAppearanceData, CharacterData, DetailedCharacterData, DrawnSlot, ImplantEffects, ImplantEntry, InternalSlot, InventoryData, PlacementData, RibbonBars, UniformStyle}
+import net.psforever.types.{GrenadeState, ImplantType}
 
 import scala.annotation.tailrec
 import scala.util.{Success, Try}
@@ -17,11 +16,11 @@ class AvatarConverter extends ObjectCreateConverter[Player]() {
         MakeAppearanceData(obj),
         obj.Health / obj.MaxHealth * 255, //TODO not precise
         obj.Armor / obj.MaxArmor * 255, //TODO not precise
-        UniformStyle.Normal,
-        0,
+        DressBattleRank(obj),
+        DressCommandRank(obj),
+        recursiveMakeImplantEffects(obj.Implants.iterator),
         None, //TODO cosmetics
-        None, //TODO implant effects
-        InventoryData(MakeHolsters(obj, BuildEquipment).sortBy(_.parentSlot)),
+        InventoryData(MakeHolsters(obj, BuildEquipment).sortBy(_.parentSlot)), //TODO is sorting necessary?
         GetDrawnSlot(obj)
       )
     )
@@ -32,20 +31,21 @@ class AvatarConverter extends ObjectCreateConverter[Player]() {
     Success(
       DetailedCharacterData(
         MakeAppearanceData(obj),
+        obj.BEP,
+        obj.CEP,
         obj.MaxHealth,
         obj.Health,
         obj.Armor,
-        1, 7, 7,
         obj.MaxStamina,
         obj.Stamina,
-        28, 4, 44, 84, 104, 1900,
+        obj.Certifications.toList.sortBy(_.id), //TODO is sorting necessary?
+        MakeImplantEntries(obj),
         List.empty[String], //TODO fte list
         List.empty[String], //TODO tutorial list
         InventoryData((MakeHolsters(obj, BuildDetailedEquipment) ++ MakeFifthSlot(obj) ++ MakeInventory(obj)).sortBy(_.parentSlot)),
         GetDrawnSlot(obj)
       )
     )
-    //TODO tidy this mess up
   }
 
   /**
@@ -64,8 +64,8 @@ class AvatarConverter extends ObjectCreateConverter[Player]() {
       "",
       0,
       obj.isBackpack,
-      obj.Orientation.y.toInt,
-      obj.FacingYawUpper.toInt,
+      obj.Orientation.y,
+      obj.FacingYawUpper,
       true,
       GrenadeState.None,
       false,
@@ -75,6 +75,107 @@ class AvatarConverter extends ObjectCreateConverter[Player]() {
     )
   }
 
+  /**
+    * Select the appropriate `UniformStyle` design for a player's accumulated battle experience points.
+    * At certain battle ranks, all exo-suits undergo some form of coloration change.
+    * @param obj the `Player` game object
+    * @return the resulting uniform upgrade level
+    */
+  private def DressBattleRank(obj : Player) : UniformStyle.Value = {
+    val bep : Long = obj.BEP
+    if(bep > 2583440) { //BR25+
+      UniformStyle.ThirdUpgrade
+    }
+    else if(bep > 308989) { //BR14+
+      UniformStyle.SecondUpgrade
+    }
+    else if(bep > 44999) { //BR7+
+      UniformStyle.FirstUpgrade
+    }
+    else { //BR1+
+      UniformStyle.Normal
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Select the appropriate design for a player's accumulated command experience points.
+    * Visual cues for command rank include armlets, anklets, and, finally, a backpack, awarded at different ranks.
+    * @param obj the `Player` game object
+    * @return the resulting uniform upgrade level
+    */
+  private def DressCommandRank(obj : Player) : Int = {
+    val cep = obj.CEP
+    if(cep > 599999) {
+      5
+    }
+    else if(cep > 299999) {
+      4
+    }
+    else if(cep > 149999) {
+      3
+    }
+    else if(cep > 49999) {
+      2
+    }
+    else if(cep > 9999) {
+      1
+    }
+    else {
+      0
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Transform an `Array` of `Implant` objects into a `List` of `ImplantEntry` objects suitable as packet data.
+    * @param obj the `Player` game object
+    * @return the resulting implant `List`
+    * @see `ImplantEntry` in `DetailedCharacterData`
+    */
+  private def MakeImplantEntries(obj : Player) : List[ImplantEntry] = {
+    obj.Implants.map(slot => {
+      slot.Installed match {
+        case Some(_) =>
+          if(slot.Initialized) {
+            ImplantEntry(slot.Implant, None)
+          }
+          else {
+            ImplantEntry(slot.Implant, Some(slot.Installed.get.Initialization.toInt))
+          }
+        case None =>
+          ImplantEntry(ImplantType.None, None)
+      }
+    }).toList
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Find an active implant whose effect will be displayed on this player.
+    * @param iter an `Iterator` of `ImplantSlot` objects
+    * @return the effect of an active implant
+    */
+  @tailrec private def recursiveMakeImplantEffects(iter : Iterator[ImplantSlot]) : Option[ImplantEffects.Value] = {
+    if(!iter.hasNext) {
+      None
+    }
+    else {
+      val slot = iter.next
+      if(slot.Active) {
+        import GlobalDefinitions._
+        slot.Installed match {
+          case Some(`advanced_regen`) =>
+            Some(ImplantEffects.RegenEffects)
+          case Some(`darklight_vision`) =>
+            Some(ImplantEffects.DarklightEffects)
+          case Some(`personal_shield`) =>
+            Some(ImplantEffects.PersonalShieldEffects)
+          case Some(`surge`) =>
+            Some(ImplantEffects.SurgeEffects)
+          case _ => ;
+        }
+      }
+      recursiveMakeImplantEffects(iter)
+    }
+  }
+
   /**
     * Given a player with an inventory, convert the contents of that inventory into converted-decoded packet data.
     * The inventory is not represented in a `0x17` `Player`, so the conversion is only valid for `0x18` avatars.
@@ -139,6 +240,14 @@ class AvatarConverter extends ObjectCreateConverter[Player]() {
     InternalSlot(equip.Definition.ObjectId, equip.GUID, index, equip.Definition.Packet.DetailedConstructorData(equip).get)
   }
 
+  /**
+    * Given some equipment holsters, convert the contents of those holsters into converted-decoded packet data.
+    * @param iter an `Iterator` of `EquipmentSlot` objects that are a part of the player's holsters
+    * @param builder the function used to transform to the decoded packet form
+    * @param list the current `List` of transformed data
+    * @param index which holster is currently being explored
+    * @return the `List` of inventory data created from the holsters
+    */
   @tailrec private def recursiveMakeHolsters(iter : Iterator[EquipmentSlot], builder : ((Int, Equipment) => InternalSlot), list : List[InternalSlot] = Nil, index : Int = 0) : List[InternalSlot] = {
     if(!iter.hasNext) {
       list
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/objectcreate/CharacterAppearanceData.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/objectcreate/CharacterAppearanceData.scala
index 66380b62..92dd6e6b 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/objectcreate/CharacterAppearanceData.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/objectcreate/CharacterAppearanceData.scala
@@ -117,12 +117,27 @@ final case class CharacterAppearanceData(pos : PlacementData,
     val placementSize : Long = pos.bitsize
     val nameStringSize : Long = StreamBitSize.stringBitSize(basic_appearance.name, 16) + CharacterAppearanceData.namePadding(pos.vel)
     val outfitStringSize : Long = StreamBitSize.stringBitSize(outfit_name, 16) + CharacterAppearanceData.outfitNamePadding
-    val altModelSize = if(on_zipline || backpack) { 1L }  else { 0L }
+    val altModelSize = CharacterAppearanceData.altModelBit(this).getOrElse(0)
     335L + placementSize + nameStringSize + outfitStringSize + altModelSize
   }
 }
 
 object CharacterAppearanceData extends Marshallable[CharacterAppearanceData] {
+  /**
+    * When a player is released-dead or attached to a zipline, their basic infantry model is replaced with a different one.
+    * In the former casde, a backpack.
+    * In the latter case, a ball of colored energy.
+    * In this state, the length of the stream of data is modified.
+    * @param app the appearance
+    * @return the length of the variable field that exists when using alternate models
+    */
+  def altModelBit(app : CharacterAppearanceData) : Option[Int] = if(app.backpack || app.on_zipline) {
+      Some(1)
+    }
+    else {
+      None
+    }
+
   /**
     * Get the padding of the player's name.
     * The padding will always be a number 0-7.
@@ -151,7 +166,7 @@ object CharacterAppearanceData extends Marshallable[CharacterAppearanceData] {
       ("faction" | PlanetSideEmpire.codec) ::
         ("black_ops" | bool) ::
         (("alt_model" | bool) >>:~ { alt_model => //modifies stream format (to display alternate player models)
-            ignore(1) :: //unknown
+          ignore(1) :: //unknown
             ("jammered" | bool) ::
             bool :: //crashes client
             uint(16) :: //unknown, but usually 0
@@ -204,7 +219,7 @@ object CharacterAppearanceData extends Marshallable[CharacterAppearanceData] {
         Attempt.failure(Err(s"character $name's faction can not declare as neutral"))
 
       case CharacterAppearanceData(pos, BasicCharacterData(name, faction, sex, head, v1), v2, bops, jamd, suit, outfit, logo, bpack, facingPitch, facingYawUpper, lfs, gstate, cloaking, charging, zipline, ribbons) =>
-        val has_outfit_name : Long = outfit.length.toLong //todo this is a kludge
+        val has_outfit_name : Long = outfit.length.toLong //TODO this is a kludge
         var alt_model : Boolean = false
         var alt_model_extrabit : Option[Boolean] = None
         if(zipline || bpack) {
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/objectcreate/DetailedCharacterData.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/objectcreate/DetailedCharacterData.scala
index 34e6a6db..13ccf6ee 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/objectcreate/DetailedCharacterData.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/packet/game/objectcreate/DetailedCharacterData.scala
@@ -1,11 +1,31 @@
 // Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
 package net.psforever.packet.game.objectcreate
 
+import net.psforever.newcodecs.newcodecs
 import net.psforever.packet.{Marshallable, PacketHelpers}
+import net.psforever.types.{CertificationType, ImplantType}
 import scodec.{Attempt, Codec}
 import scodec.codecs._
 import shapeless.{::, HNil}
 
+import scala.annotation.tailrec
+
+/**
+  * An entry in the `List` of valid implant slots in `DetailedCharacterData`.
+  * `activation`, if defined, indicates the time remaining (in seconds?) before an implant becomes usable.
+  * @param implant the type of implant
+  * @param activation the activation timer;
+  *                   technically, this is "unconfirmed"
+  * @see `ImplantType`
+  */
+final case class ImplantEntry(implant : ImplantType.Value,
+                              activation : Option[Int]) extends StreamBitSize {
+  override def bitsize : Long = {
+    val activationSize = if(activation.isDefined) { 12L } else { 5L }
+    5L + activationSize
+  }
+}
+
 /**
   * A representation of the avatar portion of `ObjectCreateDetailedMessage` packet data.
   * This densely-packed information outlines most of the specifics required to depict a character as an avatar.<br>
@@ -15,16 +35,16 @@ import shapeless.{::, HNil}
   * <br>
   * Divisions exist to make the data more manageable.
   * The first division of data only manages the general appearance of the player's in-game model.
-  * The second division (currently, the fields actually in this class) manages the status of the character as an avatar.
+  * It is shared between `DetailedCharacterData` avatars and `CharacterData` player characters.
+  * The second division (of fields) manages the status of the character as an avatar.
   * In general, it passes more thorough data about the character that the client can display to the owner of the client.
   * For example, health is a full number, rather than a percentage.
   * Just as prominent is the list of first time events and the list of completed tutorials.
   * The third subdivision is also exclusive to avatar-prepared characters and contains (omitted).
-  * The fourth is the inventory (composed of `Direct`-type objects).<br>
-  * <br>
-  * Exploration:<br>
-  * Lots of analysis needed for the remainder of the byte data.
+  * The fourth is the inventory (composed of `Direct`-type objects).
   * @param appearance data about the avatar's basic aesthetics
+  * @param bep the avatar's battle experience points, which determines his Battle Rank
+  * @param cep the avatar's command experience points, which determines his Command Rank
   * @param healthMax for `x / y` of hitpoints, this is the avatar's `y` value;
   *                  range is 0-65535
   * @param health for `x / y` of hitpoints, this is the avatar's `x` value;
@@ -42,32 +62,25 @@ import shapeless.{::, HNil}
   *                   range is 0-65535
   * @param stamina for `x / y` of stamina points, this is the avatar's `x` value;
   *                range is 0-65535
-  * @param unk4 na;
-  *             defaults to 28
-  * @param unk5 na;
-  *             defaults to 4
-  * @param unk6 na;
-  *             defaults to 44
-  * @param unk7 na;
-  *              defaults to 84
-  * @param unk8 na;
-  *              defaults to 104
-  * @param unk9 na;
-  *              defaults to 1900
+  * @param certs the `List` of active certifications
+  * @param implants the `List` of implant slots currently possessed by this avatar
   * @param firstTimeEvents the list of first time events performed by this avatar;
   *                        the size field is a 32-bit number;
   *                        the first entry may be padded
-  * @param tutorials the list of tutorials completed by this avatar;
+  * @param tutorials the `List` of tutorials completed by this avatar;
   *                  the size field is a 32-bit number;
   *                  the first entry may be padded
   * @param inventory the avatar's inventory
   * @param drawn_slot the holster that is initially drawn
-  * @see `CharacterAppearanceData`
-  * @see `CharacterData`
-  * @see `InventoryData`
-  * @see `DrawnSlot`
+  * @see `CharacterAppearanceData`<br>
+  *       `CharacterData`<br>
+  *       `CertificationType`<br>
+  *       `InventoryData`<br>
+  *       `DrawnSlot`
   */
 final case class DetailedCharacterData(appearance : CharacterAppearanceData,
+                                       bep : Long,
+                                       cep : Long,
                                        healthMax : Int,
                                        health : Int,
                                        armor : Int,
@@ -76,177 +89,252 @@ final case class DetailedCharacterData(appearance : CharacterAppearanceData,
                                        unk3 : Int, //7
                                        staminaMax : Int,
                                        stamina : Int,
-                                       unk4 : Int, //28
-                                       unk5 : Int, //4
-                                       unk6 : Int, //44
-                                       unk7 : Int, //84
-                                       unk8 : Int, //104
-                                       unk9 : Int, //1900
+                                       certs : List[CertificationType.Value],
+                                       implants : List[ImplantEntry],
                                        firstTimeEvents : List[String],
                                        tutorials : List[String],
                                        inventory : Option[InventoryData],
                                        drawn_slot : DrawnSlot.Value = DrawnSlot.None
-                               ) extends ConstructorData {
+                                      ) extends ConstructorData {
 
   override def bitsize : Long = {
-    //factor guard bool values into the base size, not its corresponding optional field
+    //factor guard bool values into the base size, not corresponding optional fields, unless contained or enumerated
     val appearanceSize = appearance.bitsize
+    val certSize = (certs.length + 1) * 8 //cert list
+    var implantSize : Long = 0L //implant list
+    for(entry <- implants) {
+      implantSize += entry.bitsize
+    }
+    val implantPadding = DetailedCharacterData.implantFieldPadding(implants, CharacterAppearanceData.altModelBit(appearance))
     val fteLen = firstTimeEvents.size //fte list
-    var eventListSize : Long = 32L + DetailedCharacterData.ftePadding(fteLen)
+    var eventListSize : Long = 32L + DetailedCharacterData.ftePadding(fteLen, implantPadding)
     for(str <- firstTimeEvents) {
       eventListSize += StreamBitSize.stringBitSize(str)
     }
     val tutLen = tutorials.size //tutorial list
-    var tutorialListSize : Long = 32L + DetailedCharacterData.tutPadding(fteLen, tutLen)
+    var tutorialListSize : Long = 32L + DetailedCharacterData.tutPadding(fteLen, tutLen, implantPadding)
     for(str <- tutorials) {
       tutorialListSize += StreamBitSize.stringBitSize(str)
     }
-    var inventorySize : Long = 0L //inventory
-    if(inventory.isDefined) {
-      inventorySize = inventory.get.bitsize
+    val inventorySize : Long = if(inventory.isDefined) { //inventory
+      inventory.get.bitsize
     }
-    713L + appearanceSize + eventListSize + tutorialListSize + inventorySize
+    else {
+      0L
+    }
+    649L + appearanceSize + certSize + implantSize + eventListSize + tutorialListSize + inventorySize
   }
 }
 
 object DetailedCharacterData extends Marshallable[DetailedCharacterData] {
   /**
-    * Overloaded constructor for `DetailedCharacterData` that skips all the unknowns by assigning defaulted values.
-    * It also allows for a not-optional inventory.
+    * Overloaded constructor for `DetailedCharacterData` that requires an inventory and drops unknown values.
     * @param appearance data about the avatar's basic aesthetics
+    * @param bep the avatar's battle experience points, which determines his Battle Rank
+    * @param cep the avatar's command experience points, which determines his Command Rank
     * @param healthMax for `x / y` of hitpoints, this is the avatar's `y` value
     * @param health for `x / y` of hitpoints, this is the avatar's `x` value
     * @param armor for `x / y` of armor points, this is the avatar's `x` value
     * @param staminaMax for `x / y` of stamina points, this is the avatar's `y` value
     * @param stamina for `x / y` of stamina points, this is the avatar's `x` value
-    * @param firstTimeEvents the list of first time events performed by this avatar
-    * @param tutorials the list of tutorials completed by this avatar
-    * @param inventory the avatar's inventory
-    * @param drawn_slot the holster that is initially drawn
-    * @return a `DetailedCharacterData` object
-  */
-  def apply(appearance : CharacterAppearanceData, healthMax : Int, health : Int, armor : Int, staminaMax : Int, stamina : Int, firstTimeEvents : List[String], tutorials : List[String], inventory : InventoryData, drawn_slot : DrawnSlot.Value) : DetailedCharacterData =
-    new DetailedCharacterData(appearance, healthMax, health, armor, 1, 7, 7, staminaMax, stamina, 28, 4, 44, 84, 104, 1900, firstTimeEvents, tutorials, Some(inventory), drawn_slot)
-
-  /**
-    * Overloaded constructor for `DetailedCharacterData` that allows for a not-optional inventory.
-    * @param appearance data about the avatar's basic aesthetics
-    * @param healthMax for `x / y` of hitpoints, this is the avatar's `y` value
-    * @param health for `x / y` of hitpoints, this is the avatar's `x` value
-    * @param armor for `x / y` of armor points, this is the avatar's `x` value
-    * @param unk1 na
-    * @param unk2 na
-    * @param unk3 na
-    * @param staminaMax for `x / y` of stamina points, this is the avatar's `y` value
-    * @param stamina for `x / y` of stamina points, this is the avatar's `x` value
-    * @param unk4 na
-    * @param unk5 na
-    * @param unk6 na
-    * @param unk7 na
-    * @param unk8 na
-    * @param unk9 na
+    * @param certs the `List` of active certifications
+    * @param implants the `List` of implant slots currently possessed by this avatar
     * @param firstTimeEvents the list of first time events performed by this avatar
     * @param tutorials the list of tutorials completed by this avatar
     * @param inventory the avatar's inventory
     * @param drawn_slot the holster that is initially drawn
     * @return a `DetailedCharacterData` object
     */
-  def apply(appearance : CharacterAppearanceData, healthMax : Int, health : Int, armor : Int, unk1 : Int, unk2 : Int, unk3 : Int, staminaMax : Int, stamina : Int, unk4 : Int, unk5 : Int, unk6 : Int, unk7 : Int, unk8 : Int, unk9 : Int, firstTimeEvents : List[String], tutorials : List[String], inventory : InventoryData, drawn_slot : DrawnSlot.Value) : DetailedCharacterData =
-    new DetailedCharacterData(appearance, healthMax, health, armor, unk1, unk2, unk3, staminaMax, stamina, unk4, unk5, unk6, unk7, unk8, unk9, firstTimeEvents, tutorials, Some(inventory), drawn_slot)
+  def apply(appearance : CharacterAppearanceData, bep : Long, cep : Long, healthMax : Int, health : Int, armor : Int, staminaMax : Int, stamina : Int, certs : List[CertificationType.Value], implants : List[ImplantEntry], firstTimeEvents : List[String], tutorials : List[String], inventory : InventoryData, drawn_slot : DrawnSlot.Value) : DetailedCharacterData =
+    new DetailedCharacterData(appearance, bep, cep, healthMax, health, armor, 1, 7, 7, staminaMax, stamina, certs, implants, firstTimeEvents, tutorials, Some(inventory), drawn_slot)
+
+  /**
+    * `Codec` for entries in the `List` of implants.
+    */
+  private val implant_entry_codec : Codec[ImplantEntry] = (
+    ("implant" | ImplantType.codec) ::
+      (bool >>:~ { guard =>
+        newcodecs.binary_choice(guard, uintL(5), uintL(12)).hlist
+      })
+  ).xmap[ImplantEntry] (
+    {
+      case implant :: true :: _ :: HNil =>
+        ImplantEntry(implant, None)
+
+      case implant :: false :: extra :: HNil =>
+        ImplantEntry(implant, Some(extra))
+    },
+    {
+      case ImplantEntry(implant, None) =>
+        implant :: true :: 0 :: HNil
+
+      case ImplantEntry(implant, Some(extra)) =>
+        implant :: false :: extra :: HNil
+    }
+  )
+
+  /**
+    * A player's battle rank, determined by their battle experience points, determines how many implants to which they have access.
+    * Starting with "no implants" at BR1, a player earns one at each of the three ranks: BR6, BR12, and BR18.
+    * @param bep battle experience points
+    * @return the number of accessible implant slots
+    */
+  private def numberOfImplantSlots(bep : Long) : Int = {
+    if(bep > 754370) { //BR18+
+      3
+    }
+    else if(bep > 197753) { //BR12+
+      2
+    }
+    else if(bep > 29999) { //BR6+
+      1
+    }
+    else { //BR1+
+      0
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * The padding value of the first entry in either of two byte-aligned `List` structures.
+    * @param implants implant entries
+    * @return the pad length in bits `0 <= n < 8`
+    */
+  private def implantFieldPadding(implants : List[ImplantEntry], varBit : Option[Int] = None) : Int = {
+    val base : Int = 5 //the offset with no implant entries
+    val baseOffset : Int = base - varBit.getOrElse(0)
+    val resultA = if(baseOffset < 0) { 8 - baseOffset } else { baseOffset % 8 }
+
+    var implantOffset : Int = 0
+    implants.foreach({entry =>
+      implantOffset += entry.bitsize.toInt
+    })
+    val resultB : Int = resultA - (implantOffset % 8)
+    if(resultB < 0) { 8 - resultB } else { resultB }
+  }
+
+  /**
+    * Players with certain battle rank will always have a certain number of implant slots.
+    * The encoding requires it.
+    * Pad empty slots onto the end of a list of
+    * @param size the required number of implant slots
+    * @param list the `List` of implant slots
+    * @return a fully-populated (or over-populated) `List` of implant slots
+    * @see `ImplantEntry`
+    */
+  @tailrec private def recursiveEnsureImplantSlots(size : Int, list : List[ImplantEntry] = Nil) : List[ImplantEntry] = {
+    if(list.length >= size) {
+      list
+    }
+    else {
+      recursiveEnsureImplantSlots(size, list :+ ImplantEntry(ImplantType.None, None))
+    }
+  }
 
   /**
     * Get the padding of the first entry in the first time events list.
-    * The padding will always be a number 0-7.
-    * @param len the length of the list
-    * @return the pad length in bits
+    * @param len the length of the first time events list
+    * @param implantPadding the padding that resulted from implant entries
+    * @return the pad length in bits `0 <= n < 8`
     */
-  private def ftePadding(len : Long) : Int = {
-    //TODO the parameters for this function are not correct
+  private def ftePadding(len : Long, implantPadding : Int) : Int = {
     //TODO the proper padding length should reflect all variability in the stream prior to this point
     if(len > 0) {
-      5
+      implantPadding
     }
-    else
+    else {
       0
+    }
   }
 
   /**
-    * Get the padding of the first entry in the completed tutorials list.
-    * The padding will always be a number 0-7.<br>
+    * Get the padding of the first entry in the completed tutorials list.<br>
     * <br>
-    * The tutorials list follows the first time event list and that contains byte-aligned strings too.
-    * While there will be more to the padding, this other list is important.
-    * Any elements in that list causes the automatic byte-alignment of this list's first entry.
-    * @param len the length of the list
-    * @return the pad length in bits
+    * The tutorials list follows the first time event list and also contains byte-aligned strings.
+    * If the both lists are populated or empty at the same time, the first entry will not need padding.
+    * If the first time events list is unpopulated, but this list is populated, the first entry will need padding bits.
+    * @param len the length of the first time events list
+    * @param len2 the length of the tutorial list
+    * @param implantPadding the padding that resulted from implant entries
+    * @return the pad length in bits `n < 8`
     */
-  private def tutPadding(len : Long, len2 : Long) : Int = {
-    if(len > 0) //automatic alignment from previous List
-      0
-    else if(len2 > 0) //need to align for elements
-      5
-    else //both lists are empty
-      0
+  private def tutPadding(len : Long, len2 : Long, implantPadding : Int) : Int = {
+    if(len > 0) {
+      0 //automatic alignment from previous List
+    }
+    else if(len2 > 0) {
+      implantPadding //need to align for elements
+    }
+    else {
+      0 //both lists are empty
+    }
   }
 
   implicit val codec : Codec[DetailedCharacterData] = (
-    ("appearance" | CharacterAppearanceData.codec) ::
-      ignore(160) ::
-      ("healthMax" | uint16L) ::
-      ("health" | uint16L) ::
-      ignore(1) ::
-      ("armor" | uint16L) ::
-      ignore(9) ::
-      ("unk1" | uint8L) ::
-      ignore(8) ::
-      ("unk2" | uint4L) ::
-      ("unk3" | uintL(3)) ::
-      ("staminaMax" | uint16L) ::
-      ("stamina" | uint16L) ::
-      ignore(149) ::
-      ("unk4" | uint16L) ::
-      ("unk5" | uint8L) ::
-      ("unk6" | uint8L) ::
-      ("unk7" | uint8L) ::
-      ("unk8" | uint8L) ::
-      ("unk9" | uintL(12)) ::
-      ignore(19) ::
-      (("firstTimeEvent_length" | uint32L) >>:~ { len =>
-        conditional(len > 0, "firstTimeEvent_firstEntry" | PacketHelpers.encodedStringAligned( ftePadding(len) )) ::
-          ("firstTimeEvent_list" | PacketHelpers.listOfNSized(len - 1, PacketHelpers.encodedString)) ::
-          (("tutorial_length" | uint32L) >>:~ { len2 =>
-            conditional(len2 > 0, "tutorial_firstEntry" | PacketHelpers.encodedStringAligned( tutPadding(len, len2) )) ::
-              ("tutorial_list" | PacketHelpers.listOfNSized(len2 - 1, PacketHelpers.encodedString)) ::
-              ignore(207) ::
-              optional(bool, "inventory" | InventoryData.codec_detailed) ::
-              ("drawn_slot" | DrawnSlot.codec) ::
-              bool //usually false
-        })
-      })
+    ("appearance" | CharacterAppearanceData.codec) >>:~ { app =>
+      ("bep" | uint32L) >>:~ { bep =>
+        ("cep" | uint32L) ::
+          ignore(96) ::
+          ("healthMax" | uint16L) ::
+          ("health" | uint16L) ::
+          ignore(1) ::
+          ("armor" | uint16L) ::
+          ignore(9) ::
+          ("unk1" | uint8L) ::
+          ignore(8) ::
+          ("unk2" | uint4L) ::
+          ("unk3" | uintL(3)) ::
+          ("staminaMax" | uint16L) ::
+          ("stamina" | uint16L) ::
+          ignore(147) ::
+          ("certs" | listOfN(uint8L, CertificationType.codec)) ::
+          optional(bool, uint32L) :: //ask about sample CCRIDER
+          ignore(4) ::
+          (("implants" | PacketHelpers.listOfNSized(numberOfImplantSlots(bep), implant_entry_codec)) >>:~ { implants =>
+            ignore(12) ::
+              (("firstTimeEvent_length" | uint32L) >>:~ { len =>
+                conditional(len > 0, "firstTimeEvent_firstEntry" | PacketHelpers.encodedStringAligned(ftePadding(len, implantFieldPadding(implants, CharacterAppearanceData.altModelBit(app))))) ::
+                  ("firstTimeEvent_list" | PacketHelpers.listOfNSized(len - 1, PacketHelpers.encodedString)) ::
+                  (("tutorial_length" | uint32L) >>:~ { len2 =>
+                    conditional(len2 > 0, "tutorial_firstEntry" | PacketHelpers.encodedStringAligned(tutPadding(len, len2, implantFieldPadding(implants, CharacterAppearanceData.altModelBit(app))))) ::
+                      ("tutorial_list" | PacketHelpers.listOfNSized(len2 - 1, PacketHelpers.encodedString)) ::
+                      ignore(207) ::
+                      optional(bool, "inventory" | InventoryData.codec_detailed) ::
+                      ("drawn_slot" | DrawnSlot.codec) ::
+                      bool //usually false
+                  })
+              })
+          })
+      }
+    }
     ).exmap[DetailedCharacterData] (
     {
-      case app :: _ :: b :: c :: _ :: d :: _ :: e :: _ :: f :: g :: h :: i :: _ :: j :: k :: l :: m :: n :: o :: _ :: _ :: q :: r :: _ :: t :: u :: _ :: v :: w :: false :: HNil =>
+      case app :: bep :: cep :: _ :: hpmax :: hp :: _ :: armor :: _ :: u1 :: _ :: u2 :: u3 :: stamax :: stam :: _ :: certs :: _ :: _  :: implants :: _ :: _ :: fte0 :: fte1 :: _ :: tut0 :: tut1 :: _ :: inv :: drawn :: false :: HNil =>
         //prepend the displaced first elements to their lists
-        val fteList : List[String] = if(q.isDefined) { q.get :: r } else r
-        val tutList : List[String] = if(t.isDefined) { t.get :: u } else u
-        Attempt.successful(DetailedCharacterData(app, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, fteList, tutList, v, w))
+        val fteList : List[String] = if(fte0.isDefined) { fte0.get +: fte1 } else fte1
+        val tutList : List[String] = if(tut0.isDefined) { tut0.get +: tut1 } else tut1
+        Attempt.successful(DetailedCharacterData(app, bep, cep, hpmax, hp, armor, u1, u2, u3, stamax, stam, certs, implants, fteList, tutList, inv, drawn))
     },
     {
-      case DetailedCharacterData(app, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, fteList, tutList, p, q) =>
+      case DetailedCharacterData(app, bep, cep, hpmax, hp, armor, u1, u2, u3, stamax, stam, certs, implants, fteList, tutList, inv, drawn) =>
+        val implantCapacity : Int = numberOfImplantSlots(bep)
+        val implantList = if(implants.length > implantCapacity) {
+          implants.slice(0, implantCapacity)
+        }
+        else {
+          recursiveEnsureImplantSlots(implantCapacity, implants)
+        }
         //shift the first elements off their lists
-        var fteListCopy = fteList
-        var firstEvent : Option[String] = None
-        if(fteList.nonEmpty) {
-          firstEvent = Some(fteList.head)
-          fteListCopy = fteList.drop(1)
+        val (firstEvent, fteListCopy) = fteList match {
+          case (f : String) +: Nil => (Some(f), Nil)
+          case ((f : String) +: (rest : List[String])) => (Some(f), rest)
+          case Nil => (None, Nil)
         }
-        var tutListCopy = tutList
-        var firstTutorial : Option[String] = None
-        if(tutList.nonEmpty) {
-          firstTutorial = Some(tutList.head)
-          tutListCopy = tutList.drop(1)
+        val (firstTutorial, tutListCopy) = tutList match {
+          case (f : String) +: Nil => (Some(f), Nil)
+          case ((f : String) +: (rest : List[String])) => (Some(f), rest)
+          case Nil => (None, Nil)
         }
-        Attempt.successful(app :: () :: b :: c :: () :: d :: () :: e :: () :: f :: g :: h :: i :: () :: j :: k :: l :: m :: n :: o :: () :: fteList.size.toLong :: firstEvent :: fteListCopy :: tutList.size.toLong :: firstTutorial :: tutListCopy :: () :: p :: q :: false :: HNil)
+        Attempt.successful(app :: bep :: cep :: () :: hpmax :: hp :: () :: armor :: () :: u1 :: () :: u2 :: u3 :: stamax :: stam :: () :: certs :: None :: () :: implantList :: () :: fteList.size.toLong :: firstEvent :: fteListCopy :: tutList.size.toLong :: firstTutorial :: tutListCopy :: () :: inv :: drawn :: false :: HNil)
     }
   )
 }
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/types/CertificationType.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/types/CertificationType.scala
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..d06e2d19
--- /dev/null
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/types/CertificationType.scala
@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+// Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
+package net.psforever.types
+
+import net.psforever.packet.PacketHelpers
+import scodec.codecs._
+/**
+  * An `Enumeration` of the available certifications.<br>
+  * <br>
+  * As indicated, the following certifications are always enqueued on an avatar's permissions:
+  * `StandardAssault`, `StandardExoSuit`, `AgileExoSuit`.
+  * They must still be included in any formal lists of permitted equipment for a user.
+  * The other noted certifications require all prerequisite certifications listed or they themselves will not be listed:
+  * `ElectronicsExpert` and `AdvancedEngineering`.
+  * No other certification requires its prerequisites explicitly listed to be listed itself.
+  * Any certification that contains multiple other certifications overrides those individual certifications in the list.
+  * There is no certification for the Advanced Nanite Transport.<br>
+  * <br>
+  * In terms of pricing, `StandardAssault`, `StandardExoSuit`, and `AgileExoSuit` are costless.
+  * A certification that contains multiple other certifications acts as the overriding cost.
+  * (Taking `UniMAX` while owning `AAMAX` will refund the `AAMAX` cost and replace it with the `UniMAX` cost.)
+  */
+object CertificationType extends Enumeration {
+  type Type = Value
+  val
+  //0
+  StandardAssault, //always listed
+  MediumAssault,
+  HeavyAssault,
+  SpecialAssault,
+  AntiVehicular,
+  Sniping,
+  EliteAssault,
+  AirCalvaryScout,
+  AirCalvaryInterceptor,
+  AirCalvaryAssault,
+  //10
+  AirSupport,
+  ATV,
+  LightScout,
+  AssaultBuggy,
+  ArmoredAssault1,
+  ArmoredAssault2,
+  GroundTransport,
+  GroundSupport,
+  BattleFrameRobotics,
+  Flail,
+  //20
+  Switchblade,
+  Harasser,
+  Phantasm,
+  GalaxyGunship,
+  BFRAntiAircraft,
+  BFRAntiInfantry,
+  StandardExoSuit, //always listed
+  AgileExoSuit, //always listed
+  ReinforcedExoSuit,
+  InfiltrationSuit,
+  //30
+  AAMAX,
+  AIMAX,
+  AVMAX,
+  UniMAX,
+  Medical,
+  AdvancedMedical,
+  Hacking,
+  AdvancedHacking,
+  ExpertHacking,
+  DataCorruption,
+  //40
+  ElectronicsExpert, //requires Hacking and AdvancedHacking
+  Engineering,
+  CombatEngineering,
+  FortificationEngineering,
+  AssaultEngineering,
+  AdvancedEngineering //requires Engineering and CombatEngineering
+  = Value
+
+  implicit val codec = PacketHelpers.createEnumerationCodec(this, uint8L)
+}
diff --git a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/types/ImplantType.scala b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/types/ImplantType.scala
index 3449c0e4..acd47b5b 100644
--- a/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/types/ImplantType.scala
+++ b/common/src/main/scala/net/psforever/types/ImplantType.scala
@@ -9,16 +9,16 @@ import scodec.codecs._
   * <br>
   * Implant:<br>
   * `
-  * 00 - Regeneration (advanced_regen)<br>
-  * 01 - Enhanced Targeting (targeting)<br>
-  * 02 - Audio Amplifier (audio_amplifier)<br>
-  * 03 - Darklight Vision (darklight_vision)<br>
-  * 04 - Melee Booster (melee_booster)<br>
-  * 05 - Personal Shield (personal_shield)<br>
-  * 06 - Range Magnifier (range_magnifier)<br>
-  * 07 - Second Wind `(na)`<br>
-  * 08 - Sensor Shield (silent_run)<br>
-  * 09 - Surge (surge)<br>
+  * 0 - Regeneration (advanced_regen)<br>
+  * 1 - Enhanced Targeting (targeting)<br>
+  * 2 - Audio Amplifier (audio_amplifier)<br>
+  * 3 - Darklight Vision (darklight_vision)<br>
+  * 4 - Melee Booster (melee_booster)<br>
+  * 5 - Personal Shield (personal_shield)<br>
+  * 6 - Range Magnifier (range_magnifier)<br>
+  * 7 - Second Wind `(na)`<br>
+  * 8 - Sensor Shield (silent_run)<br>
+  * 9 - Surge (surge)
   * `
   */
 object ImplantType extends Enumeration {
@@ -34,5 +34,7 @@ object ImplantType extends Enumeration {
   SilentRun,
   Surge = Value
 
+  val None = Value(15) //TODO unconfirmed
+
   implicit val codec = PacketHelpers.createEnumerationCodec(this, uint4L)
 }
diff --git a/common/src/test/scala/game/DisplayedAwardMessageTest.scala b/common/src/test/scala/game/DisplayedAwardMessageTest.scala
index 2c8a5851..cbe6d565 100644
--- a/common/src/test/scala/game/DisplayedAwardMessageTest.scala
+++ b/common/src/test/scala/game/DisplayedAwardMessageTest.scala
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ class DisplayedAwardMessageTest extends Specification {
     PacketCoding.DecodePacket(string).require match {
       case DisplayedAwardMessage(player_guid, ribbon, bar) =>
         player_guid mustEqual PlanetSideGUID(1695)
-        ribbon mustEqual MeritCommendation.TwoYearTR
+        ribbon mustEqual MeritCommendation.TwoYearVS
         bar mustEqual RibbonBarsSlot.TermOfService
       case _ =>
         ko
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ class DisplayedAwardMessageTest extends Specification {
   }
 
   "encode" in {
-    val msg = DisplayedAwardMessage(PlanetSideGUID(1695), MeritCommendation.TwoYearTR, RibbonBarsSlot.TermOfService)
+    val msg = DisplayedAwardMessage(PlanetSideGUID(1695), MeritCommendation.TwoYearVS, RibbonBarsSlot.TermOfService)
     val pkt = PacketCoding.EncodePacket(msg).require.toByteVector
 
     pkt mustEqual string
diff --git a/common/src/test/scala/game/ObjectCreateDetailedMessageTest.scala b/common/src/test/scala/game/ObjectCreateDetailedMessageTest.scala
index dfccf584..f6163520 100644
--- a/common/src/test/scala/game/ObjectCreateDetailedMessageTest.scala
+++ b/common/src/test/scala/game/ObjectCreateDetailedMessageTest.scala
@@ -206,6 +206,8 @@ class ObjectCreateDetailedMessageTest extends Specification {
         char.appearance.ribbons.middle mustEqual MeritCommendation.None
         char.appearance.ribbons.lower mustEqual MeritCommendation.None
         char.appearance.ribbons.tos mustEqual MeritCommendation.None
+        char.bep mustEqual 0
+        char.cep mustEqual 0
         char.healthMax mustEqual 100
         char.health mustEqual 100
         char.armor mustEqual 50 //standard exosuit value
@@ -214,12 +216,15 @@ class ObjectCreateDetailedMessageTest extends Specification {
         char.unk3 mustEqual 7
         char.staminaMax mustEqual 100
         char.stamina mustEqual 100
-        char.unk4 mustEqual 28
-        char.unk5 mustEqual 4
-        char.unk6 mustEqual 44
-        char.unk7 mustEqual 84
-        char.unk8 mustEqual 104
-        char.unk9 mustEqual 1900
+        char.certs.length mustEqual 7
+        char.certs.head mustEqual CertificationType.StandardAssault
+        char.certs(1) mustEqual CertificationType.MediumAssault
+        char.certs(2) mustEqual CertificationType.ATV
+        char.certs(3) mustEqual CertificationType.Harasser
+        char.certs(4) mustEqual CertificationType.StandardExoSuit
+        char.certs(5) mustEqual CertificationType.AgileExoSuit
+        char.certs(6) mustEqual CertificationType.ReinforcedExoSuit
+        char.implants.length mustEqual 0
         char.firstTimeEvents.size mustEqual 4
         char.firstTimeEvents.head mustEqual "xpe_sanctuary_help"
         char.firstTimeEvents(1) mustEqual "xpe_th_firemodes"
@@ -405,14 +410,25 @@ class ObjectCreateDetailedMessageTest extends Specification {
       Nil
     val obj = DetailedCharacterData(
       app,
+      0,
+      0,
       100, 100,
       50,
       1, 7, 7,
       100, 100,
-      28, 4, 44, 84, 104, 1900,
+      List(
+        CertificationType.StandardAssault,
+        CertificationType.MediumAssault,
+        CertificationType.ATV,
+        CertificationType.Harasser,
+        CertificationType.StandardExoSuit,
+        CertificationType.AgileExoSuit,
+        CertificationType.ReinforcedExoSuit
+      ),
+      List(),
       "xpe_sanctuary_help" :: "xpe_th_firemodes" :: "used_beamer" :: "map13" :: Nil,
       List.empty,
-      InventoryData(inv),
+      Some(InventoryData(inv)),
       DrawnSlot.Pistol1
     )
     val msg = ObjectCreateDetailedMessage(0x79, PlanetSideGUID(75), obj)
diff --git a/common/src/test/scala/game/ObjectCreateMessageTest.scala b/common/src/test/scala/game/ObjectCreateMessageTest.scala
index af4d8df2..76b8669e 100644
--- a/common/src/test/scala/game/ObjectCreateMessageTest.scala
+++ b/common/src/test/scala/game/ObjectCreateMessageTest.scala
@@ -691,10 +691,10 @@ class ObjectCreateMessageTest extends Specification {
         pc.appearance.is_cloaking mustEqual false
         pc.appearance.charging_pose mustEqual false
         pc.appearance.on_zipline mustEqual false
-        pc.appearance.ribbons.upper mustEqual MeritCommendation.Loser4
-        pc.appearance.ribbons.middle mustEqual MeritCommendation.HeavyInfantry3
-        pc.appearance.ribbons.lower mustEqual MeritCommendation.TankBuster6
-        pc.appearance.ribbons.tos mustEqual MeritCommendation.SixYearNC
+        pc.appearance.ribbons.upper mustEqual MeritCommendation.MarkovVeteran
+        pc.appearance.ribbons.middle mustEqual MeritCommendation.HeavyInfantry4
+        pc.appearance.ribbons.lower mustEqual MeritCommendation.TankBuster7
+        pc.appearance.ribbons.tos mustEqual MeritCommendation.SixYearTR
         pc.health mustEqual 255
         pc.armor mustEqual 253
         pc.uniform_upgrade mustEqual UniformStyle.ThirdUpgrade
@@ -787,10 +787,10 @@ class ObjectCreateMessageTest extends Specification {
         pc.appearance.is_cloaking mustEqual false
         pc.appearance.charging_pose mustEqual false
         pc.appearance.on_zipline mustEqual false
-        pc.appearance.ribbons.upper mustEqual MeritCommendation.Jacking
-        pc.appearance.ribbons.middle mustEqual MeritCommendation.ScavengerTR6
+        pc.appearance.ribbons.upper mustEqual MeritCommendation.Jacking2
+        pc.appearance.ribbons.middle mustEqual MeritCommendation.ScavengerVS1
         pc.appearance.ribbons.lower mustEqual MeritCommendation.AMSSupport4
-        pc.appearance.ribbons.tos mustEqual MeritCommendation.SixYearTR
+        pc.appearance.ribbons.tos mustEqual MeritCommendation.SixYearVS
         pc.health mustEqual 0
         pc.armor mustEqual 0
         pc.uniform_upgrade mustEqual UniformStyle.ThirdUpgrade
@@ -1115,10 +1115,10 @@ class ObjectCreateMessageTest extends Specification {
         GrenadeState.None,
         false, false, false,
         RibbonBars(
-          MeritCommendation.Loser4,
-          MeritCommendation.HeavyInfantry3,
-          MeritCommendation.TankBuster6,
-          MeritCommendation.SixYearNC
+          MeritCommendation.MarkovVeteran,
+          MeritCommendation.HeavyInfantry4,
+          MeritCommendation.TankBuster7,
+          MeritCommendation.SixYearTR
         )
       ),
       255, 253,
@@ -1172,10 +1172,10 @@ class ObjectCreateMessageTest extends Specification {
         GrenadeState.None,
         false, false, false,
         RibbonBars(
-          MeritCommendation.Jacking,
-          MeritCommendation.ScavengerTR6,
+          MeritCommendation.Jacking2,
+          MeritCommendation.ScavengerVS1,
           MeritCommendation.AMSSupport4,
-          MeritCommendation.SixYearTR
+          MeritCommendation.SixYearVS
         )
       ),
       0, 0,
diff --git a/common/src/test/scala/objects/ImplantTest.scala b/common/src/test/scala/objects/ImplantTest.scala
index e1f47936..e7bc2390 100644
--- a/common/src/test/scala/objects/ImplantTest.scala
+++ b/common/src/test/scala/objects/ImplantTest.scala
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 // Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
 package objects
 
-import net.psforever.objects.Implant
+import net.psforever.objects.ImplantSlot
 import net.psforever.objects.definition.{ImplantDefinition, Stance}
 import net.psforever.types.{ExoSuitType, ImplantType}
 import org.specs2.mutable._
@@ -16,61 +16,122 @@ class ImplantTest extends Specification {
       sample.DurationChargeByExoSuit += ExoSuitType.Standard -> 1
       sample.DurationChargeByStance += Stance.Running -> 1
 
-  "define" in {
-    sample.Initialization mustEqual 90000
-    sample.ActivationCharge mustEqual 3
-    sample.DurationChargeBase mustEqual 1
-    sample.DurationChargeByExoSuit(ExoSuitType.Agile) mustEqual 2
-    sample.DurationChargeByExoSuit(ExoSuitType.Reinforced) mustEqual 2
-    sample.DurationChargeByExoSuit(ExoSuitType.Standard) mustEqual 1
-    sample.DurationChargeByExoSuit(ExoSuitType.Infiltration) mustEqual 0 //default value
-    sample.DurationChargeByStance(Stance.Running) mustEqual 1
-    sample.DurationChargeByStance(Stance.Crouching) mustEqual 0 //default value
-    sample.Type mustEqual ImplantType.SilentRun
+  "ImplantDefinition" should {
+    "define" in {
+      sample.Initialization mustEqual 90000
+      sample.ActivationCharge mustEqual 3
+      sample.DurationChargeBase mustEqual 1
+      sample.DurationChargeByExoSuit(ExoSuitType.Agile) mustEqual 2
+      sample.DurationChargeByExoSuit(ExoSuitType.Reinforced) mustEqual 2
+      sample.DurationChargeByExoSuit(ExoSuitType.Standard) mustEqual 1
+      sample.DurationChargeByExoSuit(ExoSuitType.Infiltration) mustEqual 0 //default value
+      sample.DurationChargeByStance(Stance.Running) mustEqual 1
+      sample.DurationChargeByStance(Stance.Crouching) mustEqual 0 //default value
+      sample.Type mustEqual ImplantType.SilentRun
+    }
   }
 
-  "construct" in {
-    val obj = new Implant(sample)
-    obj.Definition.Type mustEqual sample.Type
-    obj.Active mustEqual false
-    obj.Ready mustEqual false
-    obj.Timer mustEqual 0
-  }
+  "ImplantSlot" should {
+    "construct" in {
+      val obj = new ImplantSlot
+      obj.Unlocked mustEqual false
+      obj.Initialized mustEqual false
+      obj.Active mustEqual false
+      obj.Implant mustEqual ImplantType.None
+      obj.Installed mustEqual None
+    }
 
-  "reset/init their timer" in {
-    val obj = new Implant(sample)
-    obj.Timer mustEqual 0
-    obj.Reset()
-    obj.Timer mustEqual 90000
-  }
+    "load an implant when locked" in {
+      val obj = new ImplantSlot
+      obj.Unlocked mustEqual false
+      obj.Implant mustEqual ImplantType.None
 
-  "reset/init their readiness condition" in {
-    val obj = new Implant(sample)
-    obj.Ready mustEqual false
-    obj.Timer = 0
-    obj.Ready mustEqual true
-    obj.Reset()
-    obj.Ready mustEqual false
-  }
+      obj.Implant = sample
+      obj.Implant mustEqual ImplantType.None
+    }
 
-  "not activate until they are ready" in {
-    val obj = new Implant(sample)
-    obj.Active = true
-    obj.Active mustEqual false
-    obj.Timer = 0
-    obj.Active = true
-    obj.Active mustEqual true
-  }
+    "load an implant when unlocked" in {
+      val obj = new ImplantSlot
+      obj.Unlocked mustEqual false
+      obj.Implant mustEqual ImplantType.None
+      sample.Type mustEqual ImplantType.SilentRun
 
-  "not cost energy while not active" in {
-    val obj = new Implant(sample)
-    obj.Charge(ExoSuitType.Reinforced, Stance.Running) mustEqual 0
-  }
+      obj.Unlocked = true
+      obj.Implant = sample
+      obj.Implant mustEqual ImplantType.SilentRun
+    }
 
-  "cost energy while active" in {
-    val obj = new Implant(sample)
-    obj.Timer = 0
-    obj.Active = true
-    obj.Charge(ExoSuitType.Reinforced, Stance.Running) mustEqual 4
+    "can not re-lock an unlocked implant slot" in {
+      val obj = new ImplantSlot
+      obj.Unlocked mustEqual false
+
+      obj.Unlocked = false
+      obj.Unlocked mustEqual false
+      obj.Unlocked = true
+      obj.Unlocked mustEqual true
+      obj.Unlocked = false
+      obj.Unlocked mustEqual true
+    }
+
+    "initialize without an implant" in {
+      val obj = new ImplantSlot
+      obj.Initialized mustEqual false
+      obj.Initialized = true
+      obj.Initialized mustEqual false
+    }
+
+    "initialize an implant" in {
+      val obj = new ImplantSlot
+      obj.Initialized mustEqual false
+
+      obj.Unlocked = true
+      obj.Implant = sample
+      obj.Initialized = true
+      obj.Initialized mustEqual true
+    }
+
+    "activate an uninitialized implant" in {
+      val obj = new ImplantSlot
+      obj.Unlocked = true
+      obj.Implant = sample
+      obj.Initialized mustEqual false
+      obj.Active mustEqual false
+
+      obj.Active = true
+      obj.Active mustEqual false
+    }
+
+    "activate an initialized implant" in {
+      val obj = new ImplantSlot
+      obj.Unlocked = true
+      obj.Implant = sample
+      obj.Initialized mustEqual false
+      obj.Active mustEqual false
+
+      obj.Initialized = true
+      obj.Active = true
+      obj.Active mustEqual true
+    }
+
+    "not cost energy while not active" in {
+      val obj = new ImplantSlot
+      obj.Unlocked = true
+      obj.Implant = sample
+      obj.Initialized = true
+      obj.Active mustEqual false
+      obj.ActivationCharge mustEqual 0
+      obj.Charge(ExoSuitType.Reinforced, Stance.Running) mustEqual 0
+    }
+
+    "cost energy while active" in {
+      val obj = new ImplantSlot
+      obj.Unlocked = true
+      obj.Implant = sample
+      obj.Initialized = true
+      obj.Active = true
+      obj.Active mustEqual true
+      obj.ActivationCharge mustEqual 3
+      obj.Charge(ExoSuitType.Reinforced, Stance.Running) mustEqual 4
+    }
   }
 }
diff --git a/common/src/test/scala/objects/PlayerTest.scala b/common/src/test/scala/objects/PlayerTest.scala
index fd2d3fc5..2a95f598 100644
--- a/common/src/test/scala/objects/PlayerTest.scala
+++ b/common/src/test/scala/objects/PlayerTest.scala
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 // Copyright (c) 2017 PSForever
 package objects
 
-import net.psforever.objects.{Implant, Player, SimpleItem}
+import net.psforever.objects.{Player, SimpleItem}
 import net.psforever.objects.definition.{ImplantDefinition, SimpleItemDefinition}
 import net.psforever.objects.equipment.EquipmentSize
 import net.psforever.types.{CharacterGender, ExoSuitType, ImplantType, PlanetSideEmpire}
@@ -106,31 +106,39 @@ class PlayerTest extends Specification {
     obj.LastDrawnSlot mustEqual 1
   }
 
-  "install no implants until a slot is unlocked" in {
-    val testplant : Implant = Implant(ImplantDefinition(1))
+  "install an implant" in {
+    val testplant : ImplantDefinition = ImplantDefinition(1)
     val obj = new Player("Chord", PlanetSideEmpire.TR, CharacterGender.Male, 0, 5)
-    obj.Implants(0).Unlocked mustEqual false
-    obj.Implant(0) mustEqual None
-    obj.InstallImplant(testplant)
-    obj.Implant(0) mustEqual None
-    obj.Implant(ImplantType(1)) mustEqual None
-
     obj.Implants(0).Unlocked = true
-    obj.InstallImplant(testplant)
-    obj.Implant(0) mustEqual Some(testplant.Definition.Type)
-    obj.Implant(ImplantType(1)) mustEqual Some(testplant)
+    obj.InstallImplant(testplant) mustEqual true
+    obj.Implants.find({p => p.Implant == ImplantType(1)}) match { //find the installed implant
+      case Some(slot) =>
+        slot.Installed mustEqual Some(testplant)
+      case _ =>
+        ko
+    }
+    ok
+  }
+
+  "can not install the same type of implant twice" in {
+    val testplant1 : ImplantDefinition = ImplantDefinition(1)
+    val testplant2 : ImplantDefinition = ImplantDefinition(1)
+    val obj = new Player("Chord", PlanetSideEmpire.TR, CharacterGender.Male, 0, 5)
+    obj.Implants(0).Unlocked = true
+    obj.Implants(1).Unlocked = true
+    obj.InstallImplant(testplant1) mustEqual true
+    obj.InstallImplant(testplant2) mustEqual false
   }
 
   "uninstall implants" in {
-    val testplant : Implant = Implant(ImplantDefinition(1))
+    val testplant : ImplantDefinition = ImplantDefinition(1)
     val obj = new Player("Chord", PlanetSideEmpire.TR, CharacterGender.Male, 0, 5)
     obj.Implants(0).Unlocked = true
-    obj.InstallImplant(testplant)
-    obj.Implant(ImplantType(1)) mustEqual Some(testplant)
+    obj.InstallImplant(testplant) mustEqual true
+    obj.Implants(0).Installed mustEqual Some(testplant)
 
-    obj.UninstallImplant(ImplantType(1))
-    obj.Implant(0) mustEqual None
-    obj.Implant(ImplantType(1)) mustEqual None
+    obj.UninstallImplant(testplant.Type)
+    obj.Implants(0).Installed mustEqual None
   }
 
   "administrate" in {
diff --git a/pslogin/src/main/scala/WorldSessionActor.scala b/pslogin/src/main/scala/WorldSessionActor.scala
index f11ab343..87bbdde9 100644
--- a/pslogin/src/main/scala/WorldSessionActor.scala
+++ b/pslogin/src/main/scala/WorldSessionActor.scala
@@ -601,6 +601,13 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
   player = Player("IlllIIIlllIlIllIlllIllI", PlanetSideEmpire.VS, CharacterGender.Female, 41, 1)
   player.Position = Vector3(3674.8438f, 2726.789f, 91.15625f)
   player.Orientation = Vector3(0f, 0f, 90f)
+  player.Certifications += CertificationType.StandardAssault
+  player.Certifications += CertificationType.MediumAssault
+  player.Certifications += CertificationType.StandardExoSuit
+  player.Certifications += CertificationType.AgileExoSuit
+  player.Certifications += CertificationType.ReinforcedExoSuit
+  player.Certifications += CertificationType.ATV
+  player.Certifications += CertificationType.Harasser
   player.Slot(0).Equipment = beamer1
   player.Slot(2).Equipment = suppressor1
   player.Slot(4).Equipment = forceblade1
@@ -902,6 +909,9 @@ class WorldSessionActor extends Actor with MDCContextAware {
     case msg @ ChangeAmmoMessage(item_guid, unk1) =>
       log.info("ChangeAmmo: " + msg)
 
+    case msg @ AvatarImplantMessage(_, _, _, _) => //(player_guid, unk1, unk2, implant) =>
+      log.info("AvatarImplantMessage: " + msg)
+
     case msg @ UseItemMessage(avatar_guid, unk1, object_guid, unk2, unk3, unk4, unk5, unk6, unk7, unk8, itemType) =>
       log.info("UseItem: " + msg)
       // TODO: Not all fields in the response are identical to source in real packet logs (but seems to be ok)