[quote=@rush99999]Are you ever gonna let me live that down?[/quote]
Probably not. :p

[quote=@knighthawk]...does upgrade effect our XP bonus from com-links?[/quote]
No, it only affects stat boosts and status effect durations which are derived from carried equipment. So if you use the [i]Stun Baton[/i] on someone while Ironside's around they'd be affected for five turns rather than the usual one.