diff --git a/src/Gang/Gang.ts b/src/Gang/Gang.ts
index c4acf3963..409dd195b 100644
--- a/src/Gang/Gang.ts
+++ b/src/Gang/Gang.ts
@@ -350,19 +350,7 @@ export class Gang {
         try {
             const res = member.ascend();
             this.respect = Math.max(1, this.respect - res.respect);
-            if (workerScript == null) {
-                dialogBoxCreate([`You ascended ${member.name}!`,
-                                 "",
-                                 `Your gang lost ${numeralWrapper.formatRespect(res.respect)} respect`,
-                                 "",
-                                 `${member.name} gained the following stat multipliers for ascending:`,
-                                 `Hacking: ${numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(res.hack, 3)}`,
-                                 `Strength: ${numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(res.str, 3)}`,
-                                 `Defense: ${numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(res.def, 3)}`,
-                                 `Dexterity: ${numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(res.dex, 3)}`,
-                                 `Agility: ${numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(res.agi, 3)}`,
-                                 `Charisma: ${numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(res.cha, 3)}`].join("<br>"));
-            } else {
+            if (workerScript) {
                 workerScript.log('ascend', `Ascended Gang member ${member.name}`);
             }
             return res;
diff --git a/src/Gang/GangMember.ts b/src/Gang/GangMember.ts
index 53157d415..dac6fe5b9 100644
--- a/src/Gang/GangMember.ts
+++ b/src/Gang/GangMember.ts
@@ -45,12 +45,12 @@ export class GangMember {
     agi_mult = 1;
     cha_mult = 1;
 
-    hack_asc_mult = 1;
-    str_asc_mult = 1;
-    def_asc_mult = 1;
-    dex_asc_mult = 1;
-    agi_asc_mult = 1;
-    cha_asc_mult = 1;
+    hack_asc_points = 0;
+    str_asc_points = 0;
+    def_asc_points = 0;
+    dex_asc_points = 0;
+    agi_asc_points = 0;
+    cha_asc_points = 0;
 
     upgrades: string[] = []; // Names of upgrades
     augmentations: string[] = []; // Names of augmentations only
@@ -63,13 +63,17 @@ export class GangMember {
         return Math.max(Math.floor(mult * (32 * Math.log(exp + 534.5) - 200)), 1);
     }
 
+    calculateAscensionMult(points: number): number {
+        return Math.max(Math.pow(points/2000, 0.9), 1);
+    }
+
     updateSkillLevels(): void {
-        this.hack   = this.calculateSkill(this.hack_exp, this.hack_mult * this.hack_asc_mult);
-        this.str    = this.calculateSkill(this.str_exp, this.str_mult * this.str_asc_mult);
-        this.def    = this.calculateSkill(this.def_exp, this.def_mult * this.def_asc_mult);
-        this.dex    = this.calculateSkill(this.dex_exp, this.dex_mult * this.dex_asc_mult);
-        this.agi    = this.calculateSkill(this.agi_exp, this.agi_mult * this.agi_asc_mult);
-        this.cha    = this.calculateSkill(this.cha_exp, this.cha_mult * this.cha_asc_mult);
+        this.hack   = this.calculateSkill(this.hack_exp, this.hack_mult * this.calculateAscensionMult(this.hack_asc_points));
+        this.str    = this.calculateSkill(this.str_exp, this.str_mult * this.calculateAscensionMult(this.str_asc_points));
+        this.def    = this.calculateSkill(this.def_exp, this.def_mult * this.calculateAscensionMult(this.def_asc_points));
+        this.dex    = this.calculateSkill(this.dex_exp, this.dex_mult * this.calculateAscensionMult(this.dex_asc_points));
+        this.agi    = this.calculateSkill(this.agi_exp, this.agi_mult * this.calculateAscensionMult(this.agi_asc_points));
+        this.cha    = this.calculateSkill(this.cha_exp, this.cha_mult * this.calculateAscensionMult(this.cha_asc_points));
     }
 
     calculatePower(): number {
@@ -194,25 +198,47 @@ export class GangMember {
         this.earnedRespect += (this.calculateRespectGain(gang) * numCycles);
     }
 
-    getAscensionResults(): IMults {
+    getGainedAscensionPoints(): IMults {
         return {
-            hack: this.hack_exp,
-            str:  this.str_exp,
-            def:  this.def_exp,
-            dex:  this.dex_exp,
-            agi:  this.agi_exp,
-            cha:  this.cha_exp,
+            hack: Math.max(this.hack_exp - 1000, 0),
+            str:  Math.max(this.str_exp - 1000, 0),
+            def:  Math.max(this.def_exp - 1000, 0),
+            dex:  Math.max(this.dex_exp - 1000, 0),
+            agi:  Math.max(this.agi_exp - 1000, 0),
+            cha:  Math.max(this.cha_exp - 1000, 0),
+        }
+    }
+
+    canAscend(): boolean {
+        const points = this.getGainedAscensionPoints();
+        return points.hack > 0 ||
+                points.str > 0 ||
+                points.def > 0 ||
+                points.dex > 0 ||
+                points.agi > 0 ||
+                points.cha > 0;
+    }
+
+    getAscensionResults(): IMults {
+        const points = this.getGainedAscensionPoints();
+        return {
+            hack: this.calculateAscensionMult(this.hack_asc_points+points.hack)/this.calculateAscensionMult(this.hack_asc_points),
+            str:  this.calculateAscensionMult(this.str_asc_points+points.str)/this.calculateAscensionMult(this.str_asc_points),
+            def:  this.calculateAscensionMult(this.def_asc_points+points.def)/this.calculateAscensionMult(this.def_asc_points),
+            dex:  this.calculateAscensionMult(this.dex_asc_points+points.dex)/this.calculateAscensionMult(this.dex_asc_points),
+            agi:  this.calculateAscensionMult(this.agi_asc_points+points.agi)/this.calculateAscensionMult(this.agi_asc_points),
+            cha:  this.calculateAscensionMult(this.cha_asc_points+points.cha)/this.calculateAscensionMult(this.cha_asc_points),
         }
     }
 
     ascend(): IAscensionResult {
         const res = this.getAscensionResults();
-        this.hack_asc_mult += res.hack;
-        this.str_asc_mult += res.str;
-        this.def_asc_mult += res.def;
-        this.dex_asc_mult += res.dex;
-        this.agi_asc_mult += res.agi;
-        this.cha_asc_mult += res.cha;
+        this.hack_asc_points += this.hack_exp;
+        this.str_asc_points += this.str_exp;
+        this.def_asc_points += this.def_exp;
+        this.dex_asc_points += this.dex_exp;
+        this.agi_asc_points += this.agi_exp;
+        this.cha_asc_points += this.cha_exp;
 
         // Remove upgrades. Then re-calculate multipliers and stats
         this.upgrades.length = 0;
diff --git a/src/Gang/data/tasks.ts b/src/Gang/data/tasks.ts
index c5d83e7c8..dc14a0fd7 100644
--- a/src/Gang/data/tasks.ts
+++ b/src/Gang/data/tasks.ts
@@ -255,7 +255,7 @@ export const gangMemberTasksMetadata: IGangMemberTaskMetadata[] = [
         name: "Train Combat",
         params: {
             strWeight: 25, defWeight: 25, dexWeight: 25, agiWeight: 25,
-            difficulty: 200,
+            difficulty: 100,
         },
     },
     {
diff --git a/src/Gang/ui/AscensionPopup.tsx b/src/Gang/ui/AscensionPopup.tsx
index d2e1f1d8d..ce3954192 100644
--- a/src/Gang/ui/AscensionPopup.tsx
+++ b/src/Gang/ui/AscensionPopup.tsx
@@ -2,11 +2,12 @@
  * React Component for the content of the popup before the player confirms the
  * ascension of a gang member.
  */
-import React from "react";
+import React, { useState, useEffect } from "react";
 import { Gang } from "../Gang";
 import { GangMember } from "../GangMember";
 import { numeralWrapper } from "../../ui/numeralFormat";
 import { removePopup } from "../../ui/React/createPopup";
+import { dialogBoxCreate } from "../../../utils/DialogBox";
 
 interface IProps {
     member: GangMember;
@@ -16,9 +17,29 @@ interface IProps {
 }
 
 export function AscensionPopup(props: IProps): React.ReactElement {
+    const setRerender = useState(false)[1];
+
+    useEffect(() => {
+        const id = setInterval(() => setRerender(old => !old), 1000);
+        return () => clearInterval(id);
+    }, []);
+
     function confirm(): void {
-        props.gang.ascendMember(props.member);
         props.onAscend();
+        const res = props.gang.ascendMember(props.member);
+        dialogBoxCreate(<p>
+            You ascended {props.member.name}!<br />
+            <br />
+            Your gang lost {numeralWrapper.formatRespect(res.respect)} respect.<br />
+            <br />
+            {props.member.name} gained the following stat multipliers for ascending:<br />
+            Hacking:   x{numeralWrapper.format(res.hack, '0.000')}<br />
+            Strength:  x{numeralWrapper.format(res.str, '0.000')}<br />
+            Defense:   x{numeralWrapper.format(res.def, '0.000')}<br />
+            Dexterity: x{numeralWrapper.format(res.dex, '0.000')}<br />
+            Agility:   x{numeralWrapper.format(res.agi, '0.000')}<br />
+            Charisma:  x{numeralWrapper.format(res.cha, '0.000')}<br />
+        </p>);
         removePopup(props.popupId);
     }
 
@@ -36,12 +57,12 @@ their non-Augmentation upgrades and their stats will reset back to 1.<br />
 Furthermore, your gang will lose {numeralWrapper.formatRespect(props.member.earnedRespect)} respect<br />
 <br />
 In return, they will gain the following permanent boost to stat multipliers:<br />
-Hacking:   +{numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(ascendBenefits.hack/100)}<br />
-Strength:  +{numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(ascendBenefits.str/100)}<br />
-Defense:   +{numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(ascendBenefits.def/100)}<br />
-Dexterity: +{numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(ascendBenefits.dex/100)}<br />
-Agility:   +{numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(ascendBenefits.agi/100)}<br />
-Charisma:  +{numeralWrapper.formatPercentage(ascendBenefits.cha/100)}<br />
+Hacking:   x{numeralWrapper.format(ascendBenefits.hack, '0.000')}<br />
+Strength:  x{numeralWrapper.format(ascendBenefits.str, '0.000')}<br />
+Defense:   x{numeralWrapper.format(ascendBenefits.def, '0.000')}<br />
+Dexterity: x{numeralWrapper.format(ascendBenefits.dex, '0.000')}<br />
+Agility:   x{numeralWrapper.format(ascendBenefits.agi, '0.000')}<br />
+Charisma:  x{numeralWrapper.format(ascendBenefits.cha, '0.000')}<br />
         </pre>
         <button className="std-button" onClick={confirm}>Ascend</button>
         <button className="std-button" onClick={cancel}>Cancel</button>
diff --git a/src/Gang/ui/GangMemberStats.tsx b/src/Gang/ui/GangMemberStats.tsx
index d67b52e56..e5b4f96c9 100644
--- a/src/Gang/ui/GangMemberStats.tsx
+++ b/src/Gang/ui/GangMemberStats.tsx
@@ -34,8 +34,7 @@ export function GangMemberStats(props: IProps): React.ReactElement {
             exchange for a permanent boost to their stat multipliers.
             <br /><br />
             The additional stat multiplier that the Gang Member gains upon
-            ascension is based on the amount of multipliers the member has from
-            non-Augmentation Equipment.
+            ascension is based on the amount of exp they have.
             <br /><br />
             Upon ascension, the member will lose all of its non-Augmentation
             Equipment and your gang will lose respect equal to the total respect
@@ -43,14 +42,23 @@ export function GangMemberStats(props: IProps): React.ReactElement {
         </>);
     }
 
+    const asc = {
+        hack: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.hack_asc_points),
+        str: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.str_asc_points),
+        def: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.def_asc_points),
+        dex: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.dex_asc_points),
+        agi: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.agi_asc_points),
+        cha: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.cha_asc_points),
+    };
+
     return (<>
         <span className="tooltiptext smallfont">
-Hk: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.hack_mult * props.member.hack_asc_mult)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.hack_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.hack_asc_mult)} Asc)<br />
-St: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.str_mult * props.member.str_asc_mult)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.str_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.str_asc_mult)} Asc)<br />
-Df: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.def_mult * props.member.def_asc_mult)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.def_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.def_asc_mult)} Asc)<br />
-Dx: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.dex_mult * props.member.dex_asc_mult)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.dex_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.dex_asc_mult)} Asc)<br />
-Ag: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.agi_mult * props.member.agi_asc_mult)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.agi_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.agi_asc_mult)} Asc)<br />
-Ch: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.cha_mult * props.member.cha_asc_mult)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.cha_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.cha_asc_mult)} Asc)
+Hk: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.hack_mult * asc.hack)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.hack_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(asc.hack)} Asc)<br />
+St: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.str_mult * asc.str)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.str_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(asc.str)} Asc)<br />
+Df: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.def_mult * asc.def)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.def_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(asc.def)} Asc)<br />
+Dx: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.dex_mult * asc.dex)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.dex_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(asc.dex)} Asc)<br />
+Ag: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.agi_mult * asc.agi)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.agi_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(asc.agi)} Asc)<br />
+Ch: x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.cha_mult * asc.cha)}(x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(props.member.cha_mult)} Eq, x{numeralWrapper.formatMultiplier(asc.cha)} Asc)
         </span>
         <pre>
 Hacking: {formatNumber(props.member.hack, 0)} ({numeralWrapper.formatExp(props.member.hack_exp)} exp)<br />
@@ -61,7 +69,9 @@ Agility: {formatNumber(props.member.agi, 0)} ({numeralWrapper.formatExp(props.me
 Charisma: {formatNumber(props.member.cha, 0)} ({numeralWrapper.formatExp(props.member.cha_exp)} exp)<br />
         </pre>
         <br />
+        { props.member.canAscend() && <>
         <button className="accordion-button" onClick={ascend}>Ascend</button>
         <div className="help-tip" style={{marginTop: "5px"}} onClick={openAscensionHelp}>?</div>
+        </>}
     </>);
 }
diff --git a/src/Gang/ui/GangMemberUpgradePopup.tsx b/src/Gang/ui/GangMemberUpgradePopup.tsx
index 9a07aeebc..982892adc 100644
--- a/src/Gang/ui/GangMemberUpgradePopup.tsx
+++ b/src/Gang/ui/GangMemberUpgradePopup.tsx
@@ -56,15 +56,23 @@ function GangMemberUpgradePanel(props: IPanelProps): React.ReactElement {
         </a>);
     }
 
+    const asc = {
+        hack: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.hack_asc_points),
+        str: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.str_asc_points),
+        def: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.def_asc_points),
+        dex: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.dex_asc_points),
+        agi: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.agi_asc_points),
+        cha: props.member.calculateAscensionMult(props.member.cha_asc_points),
+    };
     return (<div style={{border: '1px solid white'}}>
         <h1>{props.member.name}({props.member.task})</h1>
         <pre style={{fontSize:"14px", display: "inline-block", width:"20%"}}>
-Hack: {props.member.hack} (x{formatNumber(props.member.hack_mult * props.member.hack_asc_mult, 2)})<br />
-Str:  {props.member.str} (x{formatNumber(props.member.str_mult * props.member.str_asc_mult, 2)})<br />
-Def:  {props.member.def} (x{formatNumber(props.member.def_mult * props.member.def_asc_mult, 2)})<br />
-Dex:  {props.member.dex} (x{formatNumber(props.member.dex_mult * props.member.dex_asc_mult, 2)})<br />
-Agi:  {props.member.agi} (x{formatNumber(props.member.agi_mult * props.member.agi_asc_mult, 2)})<br />
-Cha:  {props.member.cha} (x{formatNumber(props.member.cha_mult * props.member.cha_asc_mult, 2)})
+Hack: {props.member.hack} (x{formatNumber(props.member.hack_mult * asc.hack, 2)})<br />
+Str:  {props.member.str} (x{formatNumber(props.member.str_mult * asc.str, 2)})<br />
+Def:  {props.member.def} (x{formatNumber(props.member.def_mult * asc.def, 2)})<br />
+Dex:  {props.member.dex} (x{formatNumber(props.member.dex_mult * asc.dex, 2)})<br />
+Agi:  {props.member.agi} (x{formatNumber(props.member.agi_mult * asc.agi, 2)})<br />
+Cha:  {props.member.cha} (x{formatNumber(props.member.cha_mult * asc.cha, 2)})
         </pre>
         <div className="gang-owned-upgrades-div">
         Purchased Upgrades: {props.member.upgrades.map((upg: string) => purchasedUpgrade(upg))}