diff --git a/aurorastation.dme b/aurorastation.dme
index 9db2e20f0aa..8b58111d6ee 100644
--- a/aurorastation.dme
+++ b/aurorastation.dme
@@ -1045,7 +1045,7 @@
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\circuitboards\machinery\mining_drill.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\circuitboards\machinery\mining_machines.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\circuitboards\machinery\miscboards.dm"
-#include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\circuitboards\machinery\pacman.dm"
+#include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\circuitboards\machinery\portgen.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\circuitboards\machinery\power.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\circuitboards\machinery\recharge_station.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\circuitboards\machinery\research.dm"
@@ -2611,7 +2611,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\power\generator.dm"
 #include "code\modules\power\generator_type2.dm"
 #include "code\modules\power\gravitygenerator.dm"
-#include "code\modules\power\port_gen.dm"
+#include "code\modules\power\portgen.dm"
 #include "code\modules\power\power.dm"
 #include "code\modules\power\powernet.dm"
 #include "code\modules\power\radial_floodlight.dm"
diff --git a/code/__defines/materials.dm b/code/__defines/materials.dm
index 2df61e56003..3ac43cf97f9 100644
--- a/code/__defines/materials.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/materials.dm
@@ -1,38 +1,39 @@
-#define MATERIAL_PLASTIC                 "plastic"
-#define MATERIAL_PLASTIC_HOLO            "holoplastic"
-#define MATERIAL_PLASTEEL                "plasteel"
-#define MATERIAL_STEEL                   "steel"
-#define MATERIAL_GLASS                   "glass"
-#define MATERIAL_GLASS_REINFORCED        "rglass"
-#define MATERIAL_GLASS_WIRED             "wired glass"
-#define MATERIAL_GLASS_PHORON            "borosilicate glass"
-#define MATERIAL_GLASS_REINFORCED_PHORON "reinforced borosilicate glass"
-#define MATERIAL_GOLD                    "gold"
-#define MATERIAL_SILVER                  "silver"
-#define MATERIAL_DIAMOND                 "diamond"
-#define MATERIAL_PHORON                  "phoron"
-#define MATERIAL_URANIUM                 "uranium"
-#define MATERIAL_SANDSTONE               "sandstone"
-#define MATERIAL_CONCRETE                "concrete"
-#define MATERIAL_IRON                    "iron"
-#define MATERIAL_PLATINUM                "platinum"
-#define MATERIAL_BRONZE                  "bronze"
-#define MATERIAL_OSMIUM                  "osmium"
-#define MATERIAL_MARBLE                  "marble"
-#define MATERIAL_CULT                    "cult"
-#define MATERIAL_CULT_REINFORCED         "cult_reinforced"
-#define MATERIAL_TITANIUM                "titanium"
-#define MATERIAL_SAND                    "sand"
-#define MATERIAL_DIONA                   "biomass"
-#define MATERIAL_VAURCA                  "alien biomass"
-#define MATERIAL_TRITIUM                 "tritium"
-#define MATERIAL_HYDROGEN_METALLIC       "mhydrogen"
-#define MATERIAL_ELEVATOR                "elevatorium"
-#define MATERIAL_SHUTTLE                 "shuttle"
-#define MATERIAL_SHUTTLE_SKRELL          "skrell"
-#define MATERIAL_RUST                    "rust"
-#define MATERIAL_CARDBOARD               "cardboard"
-
+// Metals, glasses, rocks, and crystals.
+#define MATERIAL_PLASTIC                    "plastic"
+#define MATERIAL_PLASTIC_HOLO               "holoplastic"
+#define MATERIAL_PLASTEEL                   "plasteel"
+#define MATERIAL_STEEL                      "steel"
+#define MATERIAL_GLASS                      "glass"
+#define MATERIAL_GLASS_REINFORCED           "rglass"
+#define MATERIAL_GLASS_WIRED                "wired glass"
+#define MATERIAL_GLASS_PHORON               "borosilicate glass"
+#define MATERIAL_GLASS_REINFORCED_PHORON    "reinforced borosilicate glass"
+#define MATERIAL_GOLD                       "gold"
+#define MATERIAL_SILVER                     "silver"
+#define MATERIAL_DIAMOND                    "diamond"
+#define MATERIAL_PHORON                     "phoron"
+#define MATERIAL_URANIUM                    "uranium"
+#define MATERIAL_SANDSTONE                  "sandstone"
+#define MATERIAL_CONCRETE                   "concrete"
+#define MATERIAL_IRON                       "iron"
+#define MATERIAL_PLATINUM                   "platinum"
+#define MATERIAL_BRONZE                     "bronze"
+#define MATERIAL_OSMIUM                     "osmium"
+#define MATERIAL_MARBLE                     "marble"
+#define MATERIAL_CULT                       "cult"
+#define MATERIAL_CULT_REINFORCED            "cult_reinforced"
+#define MATERIAL_TITANIUM                   "titanium"
+#define MATERIAL_SAND                       "sand"
+#define MATERIAL_DIONA                      "biomass"
+#define MATERIAL_VAURCA                     "alien biomass"
+#define MATERIAL_TRITIUM                    "tritium"
+#define MATERIAL_HYDROGEN_METALLIC          "mhydrogen"
+#define MATERIAL_ELEVATOR                   "elevatorium"
+#define MATERIAL_SHUTTLE                    "shuttle"
+#define MATERIAL_SHUTTLE_SKRELL             "skrell"
+#define MATERIAL_RUST                       "rust"
+#define MATERIAL_CARDBOARD                  "cardboard"
+#define MATERIAL_GRAPHITE                   "graphite"
 
 // Leathers and related.
 #define MATERIAL_RESIN                   "resin"
@@ -63,4 +64,4 @@
 #define MATERIAL_ALTERATION_NAME 1
 #define MATERIAL_ALTERATION_DESC 2
 #define MATERIAL_ALTERATION_COLOR 4
-#define MATERIAL_ALTERATION_ALL (~MATERIAL_ALTERATION_NONE)
+#define MATERIAL_ALTERATION_ALL (~MATERIAL_ALTERATION_NONE)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/pacman.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/pacman.dm
deleted file mode 100644
index 19493d5301c..00000000000
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/pacman.dm
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,24 +0,0 @@
-#ifndef T_BOARD
-#error T_BOARD macro is not defined but we need it! 
-#endif
-
-/obj/item/circuitboard/pacman
-	name = T_BOARD("PACMAN-type generator")
-	build_path = /obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman
-	board_type = "machine"
-	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_POWER = 3, TECH_PHORON = 3, TECH_ENGINEERING = 3)
-	req_components = list(
-							"/obj/item/stock_parts/matter_bin" = 1,
-							"/obj/item/stock_parts/micro_laser" = 1,
-							"/obj/item/stack/cable_coil" = 2,
-							"/obj/item/stock_parts/capacitor" = 1)
-
-/obj/item/circuitboard/pacman/super
-	name = T_BOARD("SUPERPACMAN-type generator")
-	build_path = /obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/super
-	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_POWER = 4, TECH_ENGINEERING = 4)
-
-/obj/item/circuitboard/pacman/mrs
-	name = T_BOARD("MRSPACMAN-type generator")
-	build_path = /obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/mrs
-	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_POWER = 5, TECH_ENGINEERING = 5)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/portgen.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/portgen.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..c86471dfda3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/portgen.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,25 @@
+#ifndef T_BOARD
+#error T_BOARD macro is not defined but we need it! 
+#endif
+
+/obj/item/circuitboard/portgen
+	name = T_BOARD("portable generator")
+	build_path = /obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic
+	board_type = "machine"
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_POWER = 3, TECH_PHORON = 3, TECH_ENGINEERING = 3)
+	req_components = list(
+		"/obj/item/stock_parts/matter_bin" = 1,
+		"/obj/item/stock_parts/micro_laser" = 1,
+		"/obj/item/stack/cable_coil" = 2,
+		"/obj/item/stock_parts/capacitor" = 1
+	)
+
+/obj/item/circuitboard/portgen/advanced
+	name = T_BOARD("advanced portable generator")
+	build_path = /obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/advanced
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_POWER = 4, TECH_ENGINEERING = 4)
+
+/obj/item/circuitboard/portgen/super
+	name = T_BOARD("super portable generator")
+	build_path = /obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/super
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_POWER = 5, TECH_ENGINEERING = 5)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/cargo/bounties/engineer.dm b/code/modules/cargo/bounties/engineer.dm
index 5e300fcbbea..7e5d3b791e1 100644
--- a/code/modules/cargo/bounties/engineer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cargo/bounties/engineer.dm
@@ -146,12 +146,12 @@
 
 /datum/bounty/item/engineer/generator
 	name = "Portable Generators"
-	description = "Another station reported some engine troubles, and needs a few portable generators to maintain critical operations. Ship any type of P.A.C.M.A.N. generators to receive a bonus."
+	description = "Another station reported some engine troubles, and needs a few portable generators to maintain critical operations. Ship any type of portable generators to receive a bonus."
 	reward_low = 5000
 	reward_high = 6200
 	required_count = 2
 	random_count = 1
-	wanted_types = list(/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman)
+	wanted_types = list(/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic)
 
 /datum/bounty/item/engineer/crossbow
 	name = "Powered Crossbow"
diff --git a/code/modules/cargo/random_stock/large.dm b/code/modules/cargo/random_stock/large.dm
index a52fc266166..12d491582e2 100644
--- a/code/modules/cargo/random_stock/large.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cargo/random_stock/large.dm
@@ -63,9 +63,9 @@ STOCK_ITEM_LARGE(airscrubber, 1)
 
 STOCK_ITEM_LARGE(generator, 5)
 	var/list/generators = list(
-		/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman = 1,
-		/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/super = 0.7,
-		/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/mrs = 0.5
+		/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic = 1,
+		/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/advanced = 0.7,
+		/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/super = 0.5
 	)
 	var/type = pickweight(generators)
 	new type(L)
diff --git a/code/modules/materials/material_sheets.dm b/code/modules/materials/material_sheets.dm
index c8cd3f89c43..d710d6264bf 100644
--- a/code/modules/materials/material_sheets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/materials/material_sheets.dm
@@ -229,7 +229,7 @@
 	amount = max_amount
 	update_icon()
 
-//Fuel for MRSPACMAN generator.
+//Fuel for the super portable generator.
 /obj/item/stack/material/tritium
 	name = "tritium"
 	icon_state = "sheet-silver"
@@ -451,3 +451,14 @@
 	. = ..()
 	amount = max_amount
 	update_icon()
+
+/obj/item/stack/material/graphite
+	name = "graphite"
+	icon_state = "sheet-graphite"
+	default_type = MATERIAL_GRAPHITE
+	icon_has_variants = TRUE
+
+/obj/item/stack/material/graphite/full/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	amount = max_amount
+	update_icon()
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/materials/materials.dm b/code/modules/materials/materials.dm
index 56f77fa69e3..d5e89d0c9f2 100644
--- a/code/modules/materials/materials.dm
+++ b/code/modules/materials/materials.dm
@@ -1001,3 +1001,18 @@
 	display_name = "superadvanced alloy"
 	icon_colour = null
 	icon_base = "skrell"
+
+/material/graphite
+	name = MATERIAL_GRAPHITE
+	stack_type = /obj/item/stack/material/graphite
+	icon_base = "graphite"
+	icon_colour = "#666666"
+	shard_type = SHARD_STONE_PIECE
+	weight = 20
+	hardness = 20
+	protectiveness = 5 // 20%
+	conductivity = 5
+	sheet_singular_name = "bar"
+	sheet_plural_name = "bars"
+	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/boots.ogg'
+	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/boots.ogg'
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/ore_datum.dm b/code/modules/mining/ore_datum.dm
index 5db1872a7c3..870f9834b7c 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/ore_datum.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/ore_datum.dm
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ var/global/list/ore_data = list()
 	name = ORE_COAL
 	display_name = "raw carbon"
 	smelts_to = MATERIAL_PLASTIC
+	compresses_to = MATERIAL_GRAPHITE
 	alloy = 1
 	result_amount = 5
 	spread_chance = 35
diff --git a/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm b/code/modules/power/portgen.dm
similarity index 68%
rename from code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
rename to code/modules/power/portgen.dm
index 6ebf30b0263..0f65cd8a9c3 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/port_gen.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/portgen.dm
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 //Baseline portable generator. Has all the default handling. Not intended to be used on it's own (since it generates unlimited power).
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen
-	name = "Placeholder Generator"	//seriously, don't use this. It can't be anchored without VV magic.
-	desc = "A portable generator for emergency backup power"
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen
+	name = "placeholder generator" // Don't use this. It can't be anchored without VV magic.
+	desc = "You aren't supposed to see this."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/power.dmi'
 	icon_state = "portgen0_0"
 	var/base_icon = "portgen0"
@@ -12,33 +12,36 @@
 	var/power_gen = 5000
 	var/open = FALSE
 	var/power_output = 1
+	var/portgen_lightcolour = "#000000"
 	has_special_power_checks = TRUE
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/Initialize()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/proc/IsBroken()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/proc/IsBroken()
 	return (stat & (BROKEN|EMPED))
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/proc/HasFuel() //Placeholder for fuel check.
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/proc/HasFuel() //Placeholder for fuel check.
 	return TRUE
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/proc/UseFuel() //Placeholder for fuel use.
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/proc/UseFuel() //Placeholder for fuel use.
 	return
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/proc/DropFuel()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/proc/DropFuel()
 	return
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/proc/handleInactive()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/proc/handleInactive()
 	return
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/machinery_process()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/machinery_process()
 	if(active && HasFuel() && !IsBroken() && anchored)
+		set_light(2, 1, l_color = portgen_lightcolour)
 		if(powernet)
 			add_avail(power_gen * power_output)
 		UseFuel()
 		SSvueui.check_uis_for_change(src)
 	else
+		set_light(0)
 		active = FALSE
 		icon_state = initial(icon_state)
 		handleInactive()
@@ -46,7 +49,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/power/powered()
 	return TRUE //doesn't require an external power source
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/attack_hand(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	if(..())
 		update_icon()
 		return
@@ -54,19 +57,19 @@
 		update_icon()
 		return
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/update_icon()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/update_icon()
 	icon_state = "[base_icon]_[active]"
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/examine(mob/user)
 	if(!..(user, 1))
 		return
 	if(active)
-		to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("The generator is on."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The generator is on."))
 	else
-		to_chat(usr, SPAN_NOTICE("The generator is off."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("The generator is off."))
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/emp_act(severity)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/emp_act(severity)
 	var/duration = 6000 //ten minutes
 	switch(severity)
 		if(1)
@@ -84,35 +87,39 @@
 		spawn(duration)
 			stat &= ~EMPED
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/proc/explode()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/proc/explode()
 	explosion(loc, -1, 3, 5, -1)
 	qdel(src)
 
 #define TEMPERATURE_DIVISOR 40
 #define TEMPERATURE_CHANGE_MAX 20
 
-//A power generator that runs on solid plasma sheets.
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman
-	name = "\improper P.A.C.M.A.N.-type Portable Generator"
-	desc = "A power generator that runs on solid phoron sheets. Rated for 80 kW max safe output."
+//
+// Portable Generator - Basic
+// Runs on graphite.
+//
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic
+	name = "portable generator"
+	desc = "A portable generator that runs on graphite. " + SPAN_WARNING("Rated for 100 kW max safe output.")
+	portgen_lightcolour = "#BC6E3E"
 
-	var/sheet_name = "Phoron Sheets"
-	var/sheet_path = /obj/item/stack/material/phoron
-	var/board_path = "/obj/item/circuitboard/pacman"
+	var/sheet_name = "graphite bars"
+	var/sheet_path = /obj/item/stack/material/graphite
+	var/board_path = "/obj/item/circuitboard/portgen"
 
 	/*
-		These values were chosen so that the generator can run safely up to 80 kW
-		A full 50 phoron sheet stack should last 20 minutes at power_output = 4
+		These values were chosen so that the generator can run safely up to 100 kW
+		A full 50 graphite bar stack should last 2 hours at power_output = 4
 		temperature_gain and max_temperature are set so that the max safe power level is 4.
 		Setting to 5 or higher can only be done temporarily before the generator overheats.
 	*/
-	power_gen = 20000			//Watts output per power_output level
-	var/max_power_output = 5	//The maximum power setting without emagging.
-	var/max_safe_output = 4		// For UI use, maximal output that won't cause overheat.
-	var/time_per_sheet = 96		//fuel efficiency - how long 1 sheet lasts at power level 1
-	var/max_sheets = 100 		//max capacity of the hopper
-	var/max_temperature = 300	//max temperature before overheating increases
-	var/temperature_gain = 50	//how much the temperature increases per power output level, in degrees per level
+	power_gen = 25000				//Watts output per power_output level
+	var/max_power_output = 5		//The maximum power setting without emagging.
+	var/max_safe_output = 4			// For UI use, maximal output that won't cause overheat.
+	var/time_per_sheet = 576		//fuel efficiency - how long 1 sheet lasts at power level 1
+	var/max_sheets = 50 			//max capacity of the hopper
+	var/max_temperature = 300		//max temperature before overheating increases
+	var/temperature_gain = 50		//how much the temperature increases per power output level, in degrees per level
 
 	var/sheets = 0			//How many sheets of material are loaded in the generator
 	var/sheet_left = 0		//How much is left of the current sheet
@@ -126,18 +133,18 @@
 		/obj/item/stock_parts/capacitor
 	)
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/Initialize()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/Initialize()
 	component_types += board_path
 	. = ..()
 
 	if(anchored)
 		connect_to_network()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/Destroy()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/Destroy()
 	DropFuel()
 	return ..()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/RefreshParts()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/RefreshParts()
 	var/temp_rating = 0
 
 	for(var/obj/item/stock_parts/SP in component_parts)
@@ -149,27 +156,27 @@
 	power_gen = round(initial(power_gen) * (max(2, temp_rating) / 2))
 	SSvueui.check_uis_for_change(src)
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/examine(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/examine(mob/user)
 	..(user)
 	to_chat(user, "\The [src] appears to be producing [power_gen*power_output] W.")
 	to_chat(user, "There [sheets == 1 ? "is" : "are"] [sheets] sheet\s left in the hopper.")
 	if(IsBroken()) to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] seems to have broken down."))
 	if(overheating) to_chat(user, SPAN_DANGER("\The [src] is overheating!"))
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/HasFuel()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/HasFuel()
 	var/needed_sheets = power_output / time_per_sheet
 	if(sheets >= needed_sheets - sheet_left)
 		return TRUE
 
 //Removes one stack's worth of material from the generator.
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/DropFuel()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/DropFuel()
 	if(sheets)
 		var/obj/item/stack/material/S = new sheet_path(loc)
 		var/amount = min(sheets, S.max_amount)
 		S.amount = amount
 		sheets -= amount
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/UseFuel()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/UseFuel()
 
 	//how much material are we using this iteration?
 	var/needed_sheets = power_output / time_per_sheet
@@ -222,7 +229,7 @@
 
 	SSvueui.check_uis_for_change(src)
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/handleInactive()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/handleInactive()
 	var/cooling_temperature = 20
 
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
@@ -242,25 +249,12 @@
 	if(overheating)
 		overheating--
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/proc/overheat()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/proc/overheat()
 	overheating++
 	if (overheating > 60)
 		explode()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/explode()
-	//Vapourize all the phoron
-	//When ground up in a grinder, 1 sheet produces 20 u of phoron -- Chemistry-Machinery.dm
-	//1 mol = 10 u? I dunno. 1 mol of carbon is definitely bigger than a pill
-	var/phoron = (sheets+sheet_left)*20
-	var/datum/gas_mixture/environment = loc.return_air()
-	if (environment)
-		environment.adjust_gas_temp(GAS_PHORON, phoron/10, temperature + T0C)
-
-	sheets = 0
-	sheet_left = 0
-	..()
-
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/emag_act(var/remaining_charges, var/mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/emag_act(var/remaining_charges, var/mob/user)
 	if (active && prob(25))
 		explode() //if they're foolish enough to emag while it's running
 
@@ -268,7 +262,7 @@
 		emagged = TRUE
 		return TRUE
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/attackby(var/obj/item/O, var/mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/attackby(var/obj/item/O, var/mob/user)
 	if(istype(O, sheet_path))
 		var/obj/item/stack/addstack = O
 		var/amount = min((max_sheets - sheets), addstack.amount)
@@ -313,18 +307,18 @@
 			qdel(src)
 	SSvueui.check_uis_for_change(src)
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/attack_hand(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	..()
 	if (!anchored)
 		return
 	ui_interact(user)
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/attack_ai(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/attack_ai(mob/user)
 	if(!ai_can_interact(user))
 		return
 	ui_interact(user)
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/vueui_data_change(var/list/data, var/mob/user, var/datum/vueui/ui)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/vueui_data_change(var/list/data, var/mob/user, var/datum/vueui/ui)
 	if(!data)
 		. = data = list()
 
@@ -355,13 +349,13 @@
 
 	return data
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/ui_interact(mob/user)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/ui_interact(mob/user)
 	var/datum/vueui/ui = SSvueui.get_open_ui(user, src)
 	if (!ui)
-		ui = new(user, src, "machinery-power-pacman", 500, 560, capitalize(name))
+		ui = new(user, src, "machinery-power-portgen", 500, 560, capitalize(name))
 	ui.open()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/Topic(href, href_list)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/Topic(href, href_list)
 	if(..())
 		return
 
@@ -386,24 +380,32 @@
 				power_output++
 		SSvueui.check_uis_for_change(src)
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/super
-	name = "S.U.P.E.R.P.A.C.M.A.N.-type Portable Generator"
-	desc = "A power generator that utilizes uranium sheets as fuel. Can run for much longer than the standard PACMAN type generators. Rated for 80 kW max safe output."
+//
+// Portable Generator - Advanced
+// Runs on uranium.
+//
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/advanced
+	name = "advanced portable generator"
+	desc = "An advanced portable generator that runs on uranium. Runs much more efficiently than the basic graphite model due to the higher energy density of uranium. " + SPAN_WARNING("Rated for 200 kW max safe output.")
 	icon_state = "portgen1_0"
 	base_icon = "portgen1"
-	sheet_path = /obj/item/stack/material/uranium
-	sheet_name = "Uranium Sheets"
-	time_per_sheet = 576 //same power output, but a 50 sheet stack will last 2 hours at max safe power
-	board_path = "/obj/item/circuitboard/pacman/super"
+	portgen_lightcolour = "#458943"
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/super/UseFuel()
+	sheet_name = "uranium sheets"
+	sheet_path = /obj/item/stack/material/uranium
+	board_path = "/obj/item/circuitboard/portgen/advanced"
+
+	power_gen = 50000 // 200 kW = safe max, 250 kW = unsafe max.
+	temperature_gain = 60
+
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/advanced/UseFuel()
 	//produces a tiny amount of radiation when in use
 	if (prob(2 * power_output))
 		for (var/mob/living/L in range(src, 5))
 			L.apply_damage(1, IRRADIATE, damage_flags = DAM_DISPERSED) //should amount to ~5 rads per minute at max safe power
 	..()
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/super/explode()
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/advanced/explode()
 	//a nice burst of radiation
 	var/rads = 50 + (sheets + sheet_left)*1.5
 	for (var/mob/living/L in range(src, 10))
@@ -414,25 +416,28 @@
 	explosion(loc, 3, 3, 5, 3)
 	qdel(src)
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/mrs
-	name = "M.R.S.P.A.C.M.A.N.-type Portable Generator"
-	desc = "An advanced power generator that runs on tritium. Rated for 200 kW maximum safe output!"
+//
+// Portable Generator - Super
+// Runs on tritium.
+//
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/super
+	name = "super portable generator"
+	desc = "An advanced portable generator that runs on tritium. Runs even more efficiently than the uranium-driven model due to the higher energy density of tritium. " + SPAN_WARNING("Rated for 500 kW max safe output.")
 	icon_state = "portgen2_0"
 	base_icon = "portgen2"
-	sheet_path = /obj/item/stack/material/tritium
-	sheet_name = "Tritium Fuel Sheets"
+	portgen_lightcolour = "#476ACC"
 
-	//I don't think tritium has any other use, so we might as well make this rewarding for players
-	//max safe power output (power level = 8) is 200 kW and lasts for 1 hour - 3 or 4 of these could power the station
-	power_gen = 25000 //watts
+	sheet_name = "tritium sheets"
+	sheet_path = /obj/item/stack/material/tritium
+	board_path = "/obj/item/circuitboard/portgen/super"
+
+	power_gen = 125000 // 500 kW = safe max, 750 kW = unsafe max
 	max_power_output = 10
 	max_safe_output = 8
 	time_per_sheet = 576
-	max_temperature = 800
-	temperature_gain = 90
-	board_path = "/obj/item/circuitboard/pacman/mrs"
+	max_temperature = 720
+	temperature_gain = 80
 
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/mrs/explode()
-	//no special effects, but the explosion is pretty big (same as a supermatter shard).
-	explosion(loc, 3, 6, 12, 16, 1)
-	qdel(src)
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/super/explode()
+	explosion(loc, 3, 6, 12, 16, 1) // No special effects, but the explosion is pretty big (same as a supermatter shard).
+	qdel(src)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/random_map/drop/drop_types.dm b/code/modules/random_map/drop/drop_types.dm
index 142456a2db6..1bd8a5bc0df 100644
--- a/code/modules/random_map/drop/drop_types.dm
+++ b/code/modules/random_map/drop/drop_types.dm
@@ -184,9 +184,9 @@ var/global/list/datum/supply_drop_loot/supply_drop
 /datum/supply_drop_loot/power/New()
 	..()
 	contents = list(
-		/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman,
-		/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/super,
-		/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/mrs)
+		/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic,
+		/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/advanced,
+		/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/super)
 
 /datum/supply_drop_loot/power/contents()
 	return list(pick(contents))
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/circuit/machine_circuits.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/circuit/machine_circuits.dm
index 5ba81621a7c..12c96158b59 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/circuit/machine_circuits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/circuit/machine_circuits.dm
@@ -156,20 +156,20 @@
 	req_tech = list(TECH_MAGNET = 2, TECH_ENGINEERING = 2)
 	build_path = /obj/item/circuitboard/candymachine
 
-/datum/design/circuit/machine/pacman
-	name = "PACMAN-type Generator"
+/datum/design/circuit/machine/portgen
+	name = "portable generator"
 	req_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_PHORON = 3, TECH_POWER = 3, TECH_ENGINEERING = 3)
-	build_path = /obj/item/circuitboard/pacman
+	build_path = /obj/item/circuitboard/portgen
 
-/datum/design/circuit/machine/superpacman
-	name = "SUPERPACMAN-type generator"
+/datum/design/circuit/machine/advancedportgen
+	name = "advanced portable generator"
 	req_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_POWER = 4, TECH_ENGINEERING = 4)
-	build_path = /obj/item/circuitboard/pacman/super
+	build_path = /obj/item/circuitboard/portgen/advanced
 
-/datum/design/circuit/machine/mrspacman
-	name = "MRSPACMAN-type generator"
+/datum/design/circuit/machine/superportgen
+	name = "super portable generator"
 	req_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_POWER = 5, TECH_ENGINEERING = 5)
-	build_path = /obj/item/circuitboard/pacman/mrs
+	build_path = /obj/item/circuitboard/portgen/super
 
 /datum/design/circuit/machine/batteryrack
 	name = "Cell Rack PSU"
diff --git a/html/changelogs/portable_generator_refluff.yml b/html/changelogs/portable_generator_refluff.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..56693975e52
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/portable_generator_refluff.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+author: SleepyGemmy
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - tweak: "Changes the name and description of portable generators to describe their function better."
+  - tweak: "Buffs portable generators a bit so that they are actually usable for powering things, like shuttles."
+  - tweak: "Replaces the phoron-driven portable generator variant with a graphite-powered one, since phoron is supposed to be scarce."
+  - rscadd: "Adds light to portable generators when they are active, per their fuel's \"colour\"."
+  - rscadd: "Adds graphite. It is made from compressing coal at a mining refinery. For now, it is only used in portable generators."
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/stacks/lefthand_materials.dmi b/icons/mob/items/stacks/lefthand_materials.dmi
index 70ac3748c95..34a8652ee3a 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/stacks/lefthand_materials.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/stacks/lefthand_materials.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/stacks/righthand_materials.dmi b/icons/mob/items/stacks/righthand_materials.dmi
index f59557d87b9..1f6a1091b6e 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/stacks/righthand_materials.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/stacks/righthand_materials.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/power.dmi b/icons/obj/power.dmi
index 3d290f99eef..8ce051d61a7 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/power.dmi and b/icons/obj/power.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/stacks/materials.dmi b/icons/obj/stacks/materials.dmi
index dbd41bb42df..88e3eb2f5db 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/stacks/materials.dmi and b/icons/obj/stacks/materials.dmi differ
diff --git a/maps/aurora/aurora-3_sublevel.dmm b/maps/aurora/aurora-3_sublevel.dmm
index e200983e5d9..2a7bff9c0cf 100644
--- a/maps/aurora/aurora-3_sublevel.dmm
+++ b/maps/aurora/aurora-3_sublevel.dmm
@@ -10415,7 +10415,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled,
 /area/outpost/research/anomaly_storage)
 "asW" = (
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman,
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic,
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
 /turf/simulated/floor,
 /area/bridge/aibunker)
@@ -27752,7 +27752,7 @@
 /area/rnd/test_range)
 "eIl" = (
 /obj/effect/floor_decal/industrial/outline/yellow,
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman,
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled,
 /area/engineering/backup_SMES)
 "eIS" = (
diff --git a/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm b/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm
index 7df7f58fb8e..8bdab268d45 100644
--- a/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm
+++ b/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm
@@ -60469,7 +60469,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/marble,
 /area/maintenance/cargo)
 "ffY" = (
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman,
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/maintenance/engineering)
 "fgj" = (
@@ -65651,7 +65651,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/maintenance/bar)
 "pam" = (
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman,
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/engineering/storage_hard)
 "pch" = (
diff --git a/maps/aurora/aurora-6_surface.dmm b/maps/aurora/aurora-6_surface.dmm
index f49a77313cb..1e8774af2f8 100644
--- a/maps/aurora/aurora-6_surface.dmm
+++ b/maps/aurora/aurora-6_surface.dmm
@@ -26965,7 +26965,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/sconference_room)
 "wXr" = (
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman,
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic,
 /obj/effect/floor_decal/industrial/outline/yellow,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled,
 /area/tcommsat/computer)
diff --git a/maps/away/romanovich/first_aurora.dmm b/maps/away/romanovich/first_aurora.dmm
index c14aadb3c16..1ab3425aca2 100644
--- a/maps/away/romanovich/first_aurora.dmm
+++ b/maps/away/romanovich/first_aurora.dmm
@@ -7006,7 +7006,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/white,
 /area/derelict/hallway/southeast)
 "vA" = (
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman,
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic,
 /turf/simulated/floor/airless,
 /area/derelict/hallway/southwest)
 "vB" = (
diff --git a/maps/dungeon_spawns/vault_unique.dmm b/maps/dungeon_spawns/vault_unique.dmm
index 75b81ccf629..e18563b2b79 100644
--- a/maps/dungeon_spawns/vault_unique.dmm
+++ b/maps/dungeon_spawns/vault_unique.dmm
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/wall/r_wall,
 /area/turret_protected/corp_vault)
 "d" = (
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman,
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic,
 /obj/structure/cable/yellow{
 	d2 = 4;
 	icon_state = "0-4"
diff --git a/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon-2_deck_2.dmm b/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon-2_deck_2.dmm
index 7084abdf63f..dcd8fb0899c 100644
--- a/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon-2_deck_2.dmm
+++ b/maps/sccv_horizon/sccv_horizon-2_deck_2.dmm
@@ -34587,7 +34587,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/white,
 /area/medical/reception)
 "uHY" = (
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman,
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic,
 /obj/machinery/camera/network/engineering{
 	c_tag = "Engineering - Secure Technical Storage";
 	dir = 4
diff --git a/maps/templates/sol.dmm b/maps/templates/sol.dmm
index f9e799dcfb4..b74bce871ee 100644
--- a/maps/templates/sol.dmm
+++ b/maps/templates/sol.dmm
@@ -327,7 +327,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/greengrid,
 /area/derelict/ship)
 "bb" = (
-/obj/machinery/power/port_gen/pacman/super,
+/obj/machinery/power/portgen/basic/advanced,
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/dark,
 /area/derelict/ship)
 "bc" = (
diff --git a/vueui/src/components/view/machinery/power/pacman.vue b/vueui/src/components/view/machinery/power/portgen.vue
similarity index 100%
rename from vueui/src/components/view/machinery/power/pacman.vue
rename to vueui/src/components/view/machinery/power/portgen.vue