diff --git a/aurorastation.dme b/aurorastation.dme
index 4f663a92a1a..ca6a8977b04 100644
--- a/aurorastation.dme
+++ b/aurorastation.dme
@@ -2723,6 +2723,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\research\research.dm"
 #include "code\modules\research\server.dm"
 #include "code\modules\research\stockparts.dm"
+#include "code\modules\research\tech_processor.dm"
 #include "code\modules\research\weaponsanalyzer.dm"
 #include "code\modules\research\designs\designs.dm"
 #include "code\modules\research\designs\circuit\AI_law_boards.dm"
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm b/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm
index 2a46db50a9c..0f569210939 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/door_control.dm
@@ -125,6 +125,14 @@
 				if(specialfunctions & SAFE)
 					D.set_safeties(1)
 
+/obj/machinery/button/remote/airlock/screamer
+	var/message = "REPLACE THIS!"
+	var/channel = "Common"
+
+/obj/machinery/button/remote/airlock/screamer/trigger()
+	. = ..()
+	global_announcer.autosay(message, capitalize_first_letters(name), channel)
+
 #undef OPEN
 #undef IDSCAN
 #undef BOLTS
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/multitool.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/multitool.dm
index 222decc29b5..f97cb0b9668 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/multitool.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/multitool.dm
@@ -66,6 +66,7 @@
 			buffer_object = buffer
 			if(buffer_object)
 				destroyed_event.register(buffer_object, src, /obj/item/device/multitool/proc/unregister_buffer)
+		update_icon()
 
 /obj/item/device/multitool/proc/unregister_buffer(var/atom/buffer_to_unregister)
 	// Only remove the buffered object, don't reset the name
@@ -73,6 +74,7 @@
 	if(buffer_to_unregister == buffer_object && buffer_object)
 		destroyed_event.unregister(buffer_object, src)
 		buffer_object = null
+		update_icon()
 
 /obj/item/device/multitool/resolve_attackby(atom/A, mob/user, var/click_parameters)
 	if(!isobj(A))
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/_radio_defines.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/_radio_defines.dm
index c277e4b8746..19b708d2921 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/_radio_defines.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/_radio_defines.dm
@@ -16,4 +16,24 @@
 #define CHANNEL_MERCENARY "Mercenary"
 #define CHANNEL_NINJA "Ninja"
 #define CHANNEL_BLUESPACE "Bluespace"
-#define CHANNEL_BURGLAR "Burglar"
\ No newline at end of file
+#define CHANNEL_BURGLAR "Burglar"
+
+var/global/list/ALL_RADIO_CHANNELS = list(
+	CHANNEL_COMMON = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_ENTERTAINMENT = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_COMMAND = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_SCIENCE = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_MEDICAL = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_ENGINEERING = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_SECURITY = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_SUPPLY = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_SERVICE = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_AI_PRIVATE = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_PENAL = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_RESPONSE_TEAM = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_RAIDER = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_MERCENARY = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_NINJA = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_BLUESPACE = TRUE,
+	CHANNEL_BURGLAR = TRUE
+	)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
index 7e8c7fa53d4..39fb3519154 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/radio/radio.dm
@@ -808,3 +808,7 @@ var/global/list/default_medbay_channels = list(
 /obj/item/device/radio/phone/medbay/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	internal_channels = default_medbay_channels.Copy()
+
+/obj/item/device/radio/all_channels/Initialize()
+	channels = ALL_RADIO_CHANNELS.Copy()
+	. = ..()
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/research.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/research.dm
index 8a8ddacb414..34464d7bd1e 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/research.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/circuitboards/machinery/research.dm
@@ -11,6 +11,16 @@ obj/item/circuitboard/rdserver
 							"/obj/item/stack/cable_coil" = 2,
 							"/obj/item/stock_parts/scanning_module" = 1)
 
+obj/item/circuitboard/rdtechprocessor
+	name = T_BOARD("R&D tech processor")
+	build_path = /obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor
+	board_type = "machine"
+	origin_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3)
+	req_components = list(
+							"/obj/item/stack/cable_coil" = 2,
+							"/obj/item/stock_parts/scanning_module" = 2
+	)
+
 /obj/item/circuitboard/destructive_analyzer
 	name = T_BOARD("destructive analyzer")
 	build_path = /obj/machinery/r_n_d/destructive_analyzer
diff --git a/code/global.dm b/code/global.dm
index b2fd2d5ffa6..b69941762be 100644
--- a/code/global.dm
+++ b/code/global.dm
@@ -141,7 +141,7 @@ var/static/list/scarySounds = list(
 var/max_explosion_range = 14
 
 // Announcer intercom, because too much stuff creates an intercom for one message then hard del()s it.
-var/global/obj/item/device/radio/intercom/global_announcer = new(null)
+var/global/obj/item/device/radio/all_channels/global_announcer = new(null)
 
 // the number next to it denotes how much money the department receives when its account is generated
 var/list/department_funds = list(
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/circuit/machine_circuits.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/circuit/machine_circuits.dm
index f66392a60c4..ea5f9521837 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/circuit/machine_circuits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/circuit/machine_circuits.dm
@@ -46,6 +46,11 @@
 	req_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3)
 	build_path = /obj/item/circuitboard/rdserver
 
+/datum/design/circuit/machine/rdtechprocessor
+	name = "R&D Tech Processor"
+	req_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3)
+	build_path = /obj/item/circuitboard/rdtechprocessor
+
 /datum/design/circuit/machine/mechfab
 	name = "Exosuit Fabricator"
 	req_tech = list(TECH_DATA = 3, TECH_ENGINEERING = 3)
diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
index d52b25279e3..c15dcec9d35 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
@@ -96,20 +96,19 @@ won't update every console in existence) but it's more of a hassle to do. Also,
 	return
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/rdconsole/proc/SyncTechs()
-	if(src)
-		for(var/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/S in SSmachinery.all_machines)
-			var/server_processed = 0
-			if((id in S.id_with_upload) || istype(S, /obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/centcom))
-				for(var/tech_id in files.known_tech)
-					var/datum/tech/T = files.known_tech[tech_id]
-					S.files.AddTech2Known(T)
-				S.files.RefreshResearch()
-				server_processed = 1
-			files.known_tech = S.files.known_tech.Copy()
-			if(!istype(S, /obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/centcom) && server_processed)
-				S.produce_heat()
-		screen = 1.6
-		updateUsrDialog()
+	for(var/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/S in SSmachinery.all_machines)
+		var/server_processed = 0
+		if((id in S.id_with_upload) || istype(S, /obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/centcom))
+			for(var/tech_id in files.known_tech)
+				var/datum/tech/T = files.known_tech[tech_id]
+				S.files.AddTech2Known(T)
+			S.files.RefreshResearch()
+			server_processed = 1
+		files.known_tech = S.files.known_tech.Copy()
+		if(!istype(S, /obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/centcom) && server_processed)
+			S.produce_heat()
+	screen = 1.6
+	updateUsrDialog()
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/rdconsole/proc/griefProtection() //Have it automatically push research to the centcomm server so wild griffins can't fuck up R&D's work
 	for(var/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/centcom/C in SSmachinery.all_machines)
@@ -861,7 +860,7 @@ won't update every console in existence) but it's more of a hassle to do. Also,
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/rdconsole/robotics
 	name = "robotics R&D console"
-	id = 2
+	id = 1
 	req_access = list(access_robotics)
 	allow_analyzer = FALSE
 	allow_lathe = FALSE
diff --git a/code/modules/research/research.dm b/code/modules/research/research.dm
index ce9a51bc9c8..7918bd2e310 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/research.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/research.dm
@@ -150,10 +150,12 @@ var/global/list/designs_imprinter_categories = list()
 		if(KT.level >= MAX_TECH_LEVEL)
 			break
 		if(KT.next_level_progress + progress >= KT.next_level_threshold)
-			progress -= KT.next_level_threshold - KT.next_level_progress
+			var/progress_left = KT.next_level_threshold - KT.next_level_progress
+			KT.next_level_progress += progress_left
 			KT.level++
 			KT.level = clamp(KT.level, 0, MAX_TECH_LEVEL)
 			KT.next_level_threshold = get_level_value(KT.level)
+			progress -= progress_left
 			continue
 		KT.next_level_progress += progress
 		break
diff --git a/code/modules/research/server.dm b/code/modules/research/server.dm
index c7fd1fe9ee4..398acc1329c 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/server.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/server.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /obj/machinery/r_n_d/server
-	name = "R&D server"
+	name = "\improper R&D server"
 	desc = "A server which houses a back-up of all station research. It can be used to restore lost data, or to act as another point of retrieval."
 	icon = 'icons/obj/machines/research.dmi'
 	icon_state = "server"
@@ -10,11 +10,13 @@
 	var/id_with_upload_string = ""		//String versions for easy editing in map editor.
 	var/id_with_download_string = ""
 	var/server_id = 0
-	var/produces_heat = 1
+	var/produces_heat = TRUE
 	idle_power_usage = 800
 	var/delay = 10
 	req_access = list(access_rd) //Only the R&D can change server settings.
 
+	var/list/linked_processors
+
 	component_types = list(
 		/obj/item/circuitboard/rdserver,
 		/obj/item/stock_parts/scanning_module,
@@ -22,6 +24,8 @@
 	)
 
 /obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/Destroy()
+	for(var/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/TP as anything in linked_processors)
+		TP.set_server(null)
 	griefProtection()
 	return ..()
 
@@ -52,6 +56,9 @@
 			id_with_download += text2num(N)
 
 /obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/machinery_process()
+	if(stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN))
+		return
+
 	var/datum/gas_mixture/environment = loc.return_air()
 	switch(environment.temperature)
 		if(0 to T0C)
@@ -73,6 +80,19 @@
 	else
 		produce_heat()
 		delay = initial(delay)
+	upgrade_techs()
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/proc/upgrade_techs()
+	for(var/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/TP as anything in linked_processors)
+		if(TP.stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN))
+			continue
+		TP.processing_stage++
+		if(TP.processing_stage == 5)
+			for(var/tech_id in files.known_tech)
+				var/datum/tech/T = files.known_tech[tech_id]
+				if(T.level)
+					files.UpdateTech(T.id, round(TP.tech_rate))
+			TP.processing_stage = 0
 
 /obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/emp_act(severity)
 	griefProtection()
@@ -113,7 +133,15 @@
 
 			env.merge(removed)
 
-/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/attackby(var/obj/item/O as obj, var/mob/user as mob)
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/attackby(obj/item/O, mob/user)
+	if(O.ismultitool())
+		var/obj/item/device/multitool/MT = O
+		var/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/TP = MT.get_buffer(/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor)
+		if(TP)
+			TP.set_server(src)
+			MT.unregister_buffer(TP)
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You link \the [TP] to \the [src]."))
+		return
 	if(default_deconstruction_screwdriver(user, O))
 		return
 	if(default_deconstruction_crowbar(user, O))
diff --git a/code/modules/research/tech_processor.dm b/code/modules/research/tech_processor.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..9ff5498e254
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/research/tech_processor.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,85 @@
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor
+	name = "\improper R&D tech processor"
+	desc = "A highly advanced analytical computation engine, when connected to an R&D server with a multitool, it will start processing known technology and add research points to it."
+	icon_state = "tech_processor"
+
+	component_types = list(
+		/obj/item/circuitboard/rdtechprocessor,
+		/obj/item/stock_parts/scanning_module = 2,
+		/obj/item/stack/cable_coil = 2
+	)
+
+	idle_power_usage = 800
+
+	var/tech_rate = 0
+	var/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/linked_server
+
+	var/processing_stage = 0
+
+	var/heat_delay = 10
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/Destroy()
+	set_server(null)
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/RefreshParts()
+	tech_rate = 0
+	for(var/obj/item/stock_parts/scanning_module/SM in component_parts)
+		tech_rate += SM.rating / 2
+	idle_power_usage = initial(idle_power_usage) * tech_rate // lots of power
+	update_icon()
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/machinery_process()
+	heat_delay--
+	if(!heat_delay)
+		produce_heat()
+		heat_delay = initial(heat_delay)
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
+	if(W.ismultitool())
+		var/obj/item/device/multitool/MT = W
+		MT.set_buffer(src)
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You attach \the [src]'s linking node to \the [MT]'s machinery buffer."))
+		return
+	if(default_deconstruction_screwdriver(user, W))
+		return
+	if(default_deconstruction_crowbar(user, W))
+		return
+	if(default_part_replacement(user, W))
+		return
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/proc/set_server(var/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/S)
+	if(linked_server)
+		LAZYREMOVE(linked_server.linked_processors, src)
+	linked_server = S
+	if(linked_server)
+		LAZYADD(linked_server.linked_processors, src)
+	update_icon()
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/proc/produce_heat()
+	if(!(stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN)))
+		var/turf/simulated/L = loc
+		if(istype(L))
+			var/datum/gas_mixture/env = L.return_air()
+			var/transfer_moles = 0.25 * env.total_moles
+			var/datum/gas_mixture/removed = env.remove(transfer_moles)
+			if(removed)
+				var/heat_produced = idle_power_usage	//obviously can't produce more heat than the machine draws from it's power source
+				removed.add_thermal_energy(heat_produced)
+			env.merge(removed)
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/power_change()
+	. = ..()
+	update_icon()
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/tech_processor/update_icon()
+	cut_overlays()
+	if(stat & (NOPOWER|BROKEN))
+		icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]_off"
+	else if(!linked_server)
+		icon_state = "[initial(icon_state)]_unlinked"
+	else
+		icon_state = initial(icon_state)
+	if(panel_open)
+		add_overlay("[initial(icon_state)]_open")
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves-fun_research.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves-fun_research.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..006a1ba9eb5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves-fun_research.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,10 @@
+author: Geeves
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - rscadd: "Added Tech Processors, circuits available in the Machinery section of the circuit imprinter. When linked to an RnD server with a multitool, it will passively increase any techs above level zero."
+  - rscadd: "A single tech processor circuitboard and two basic scanning modules have been added to Tech Storage."
+  - rscadd: "The entrance to the server room now has a button next to it that'll toggle ID Scan, it will also state that it has been used on the science radio channel."
+  - rscdel: "Removed the robotics server from the server room, the core server will now serve and be served by both consoles."
+  - bugfix: "Tech now properly adds the progress to the total progress when you increase a tech level."
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/icons/obj/machines/research.dmi b/icons/obj/machines/research.dmi
index 5f13a3858fe..496a61d6262 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/machines/research.dmi and b/icons/obj/machines/research.dmi differ
diff --git a/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm b/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm
index 76e3b8a06f6..90c70b71ab0 100644
--- a/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm
+++ b/maps/aurora/aurora-4_mainlevel.dmm
@@ -1515,15 +1515,6 @@
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/maintenance/substation/security)
-"adf" = (
-/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/advanced/robotics,
-/turf/simulated/floor/bluegrid{
-	name = "Server Base";
-	nitrogen = 500;
-	oxygen = 0;
-	temperature = 80
-	},
-/area/server)
 "adg" = (
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump{
 	dir = 4;
@@ -2183,6 +2174,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light/small{
 	dir = 8
 	},
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/advanced/core,
 /turf/simulated/floor/bluegrid{
 	name = "Server Base";
 	nitrogen = 500;
@@ -2638,6 +2630,15 @@
 /obj/effect/floor_decal/corner_wide/paleblue{
 	dir = 9
 	},
+/obj/machinery/button/remote/airlock/screamer{
+	channel = "Science";
+	id = "server_door_lock";
+	message = "The Server Room Airlock's ID lock toggle has been used.";
+	name = "Server Room Control";
+	pixel_x = -24;
+	pixel_y = -24;
+	specialfunctions = 2
+	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/white,
 /area/rnd/research)
 "afi" = (
@@ -2894,15 +2895,6 @@
 	temperature = 278
 	},
 /area/security/investigations_storage)
-"afF" = (
-/obj/machinery/r_n_d/server/advanced/core,
-/turf/simulated/floor/bluegrid{
-	name = "Server Base";
-	nitrogen = 500;
-	oxygen = 0;
-	temperature = 80
-	},
-/area/server)
 "afG" = (
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump{
 	dir = 4;
@@ -21686,6 +21678,8 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/firealarm/south,
+/obj/structure/table/steel,
+/obj/item/device/multitool,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/rubber,
 /area/server)
 "aLL" = (
@@ -22977,7 +22971,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/door/firedoor,
 /obj/machinery/door/window/westleft{
 	name = "Server Room";
-	req_access = list(30)
+	req_access = null
 	},
 /obj/machinery/door/window/eastleft{
 	name = "Server Room"
@@ -23864,6 +23858,7 @@
 	icon_state = "4-8"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/door/airlock/glass_command{
+	id_tag = "server_door_lock";
 	name = "Server Room";
 	req_access = list(30)
 	},
@@ -34174,6 +34169,10 @@
 	dir = 8;
 	layer = 2.9
 	},
+/obj/item/circuitboard/rdtechprocessor{
+	pixel_x = -2;
+	pixel_y = 2
+	},
 /obj/item/circuitboard/unary_atmos/heater,
 /obj/item/circuitboard/unary_atmos/cooler{
 	pixel_x = 3;
@@ -34859,6 +34858,8 @@
 /obj/item/stock_parts/matter_bin,
 /obj/item/stock_parts/capacitor,
 /obj/item/stock_parts/capacitor,
+/obj/item/stock_parts/scanning_module,
+/obj/item/stock_parts/scanning_module,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/storage/tech)
 "biw" = (
@@ -90686,9 +90687,9 @@ bnx
 boX
 bqk
 brr
-adf
+aes
 aer
-afF
+aes
 bvS
 bwP
 byt