diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
index e444ebbe0..aa92a3c85 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
@@ -1679,6 +1679,8 @@ ENERGY_COST_FOR_WEAPON_RECOIL_KICK = 100
 ; NPCs are not required to be in CIV_TEAM anymore.
 ALL_NAMED_NPCS_DECIDE_ACTION = FALSE
 
+; allow accessing other mercs inventories. This works just like stealing, but on your teammembers, even when they are dying or unconscious
+ACCESS_OTHER_MERC_INVENTORIES = TRUE
 
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 ;******************************************************************************************************************************
diff --git a/gamedir/Data-UB/Ja2_Options.ini b/gamedir/Data-UB/Ja2_Options.ini
index 98540dadb..4edb8c305 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-UB/Ja2_Options.ini
+++ b/gamedir/Data-UB/Ja2_Options.ini
@@ -1649,6 +1649,12 @@ ENERGY_COST_FOR_WEAPON_WEIGHT = 100
 ; 0 = disabled. 100 = default. Max is 250 (rather excessive).
 ENERGY_COST_FOR_WEAPON_RECOIL_KICK = 100
 
+; If set to TRUE, enables proper realtime decision making for any named NPC (i.e. NPCs tied to a profile). As a result such 
+; NPCs are not required to be in CIV_TEAM anymore.
+ALL_NAMED_NPCS_DECIDE_ACTION = FALSE
+
+; allow accessing other mercs inventories. This works just like stealing, but on your teammembers, even when they are dying or unconscious
+ACCESS_OTHER_MERC_INVENTORIES = TRUE
 
 ;******************************************************************************************************************************
 ;******************************************************************************************************************************