During February 2026, Heartofgoldfish developed EMP effects for bar signs in the Alpha-Two/space-station-14 repository. They implemented an EMP state within the BarSignComponent using C# and an Entity Component System architecture, enabling bar signs to display a glitchy visual effect and disabling UI interaction when affected by EMP pulses. This approach provided clear gameplay feedback and improved UI-state predictability, addressing issue #42950 with a traceable commit. The work demonstrated careful state management and commit discipline, ensuring that the component-based UI responded accurately to in-game events. Their contribution enhanced realism and developer confidence in handling networked UI states.