diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/designs_and_tech.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/designs_and_tech.dm
index c0cbd7f13ef..5f46e0d65c6 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/designs_and_tech.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/designs_and_tech.dm
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@
 
 /datum/design/xenoarch/equipment/bag
 	name = "Xenoarchaeology Bag"
-	desc = "A bag that can hold about twenty-five strange rocks."
+	desc = "A bag that can hold about twenty-five strange rocks or relics."
 	id = "xenoarch_bag"
 	build_path = /obj/item/storage/bag/xenoarch
 
@@ -132,7 +132,7 @@
 
 /datum/design/xenoarch/equipment/bag_adv
 	name = "Advanced Xenoarch Bag"
-	desc = "A bag that can hold about fifty strange rocks."
+	desc = "A bag that can hold about fifty strange rocks or relics."
 	id = "xenoarch_bag_adv"
 	materials = list(
 		/datum/material/iron = HALF_SHEET_MATERIAL_AMOUNT,
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_item.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_item.dm
index 4a85d2f1957..2f955be0681 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_item.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_item.dm
@@ -240,7 +240,7 @@
 			The brushes allow you to uncover the items within the proper depths without damaging it.<br> \
 			The tape will allow you to tag the strange rock with the current depth. Continue to examine the rock for updates.<br> \
 			The belt will allow you to store your mobile/handheld tools for easy access.<br> \
-			The bag will allow you to store and automatically pickup strange rocks that you find lying on the floor.<br> \
+			The bag will allow you to store and automatically pickup strange rocks and relics that you find lying on the floor.<br> \
 			The handheld machines allow you to not have to be stuck at the machines. There are only handheld scanners and recoverers.<br> \
 			The Scanner is a machine which allows you to tag the strange rock with its max and safe depth.<br> \
 			The Researcher is a machine that allows you to compile/condense relics and items into larger strange artifacts.<br> \
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_machine.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_machine.dm
index 2ebd6840fcb..32f2f743e4d 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_machine.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_machine.dm
@@ -114,11 +114,13 @@
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_SKIP_TO_ATTACK
 
 	if(istype(tool, /obj/item/storage/bag/xenoarch))
-		for(var/obj/item/xenoarch/strange_rocks in tool.contents)
+		for(var/obj/item/strange_rocks in tool.contents)
+			if(!is_type_in_list(strange_rocks, accepted_types))
+				continue
 			strange_rocks.forceMove(src)
 			xenoarch_contents += strange_rocks
 
-		balloon_alert(user, "rocks inserted!")
+		balloon_alert(user, "items inserted!")
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_SUCCESS
 
 	if(is_type_in_list(tool, accepted_types))
@@ -189,6 +191,7 @@
 	var/reward_attempt = accepted_types[first_item.type]
 	current_research = min(current_research + reward_attempt, 300)
 	xenoarch_contents -= first_item
+	playsound(src, 'sound/machines/ping.ogg', 50, FALSE)
 	qdel(first_item)
 
 /obj/machinery/xenoarch/scanner
@@ -252,11 +255,22 @@
 	if(istype(held_item, /obj/item/xenoarch/broken_item))
 		context[SCREENTIP_CONTEXT_LMB] = "Insert item"
 		return CONTEXTUAL_SCREENTIP_SET
+	if(istype(held_item, /obj/item/storage/bag/xenoarch))
+		context[SCREENTIP_CONTEXT_LMB] = "Dump bag into machine"
+		return CONTEXTUAL_SCREENTIP_SET
 
 /obj/machinery/xenoarch/recoverer/item_interaction(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool, list/modifiers)
 	if(user.combat_mode)
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_SKIP_TO_ATTACK
 
+	if(istype(tool, /obj/item/storage/bag/xenoarch))
+		for(var/obj/item/xenoarch/broken_item/current_item in tool.contents)
+			current_item.forceMove(src)
+			xenoarch_contents += current_item
+
+		balloon_alert(user, "items inserted!")
+		return ITEM_INTERACT_SUCCESS
+
 	if(istype(tool, /obj/item/xenoarch/broken_item))
 		tool.forceMove(src)
 		xenoarch_contents += tool
@@ -326,7 +340,7 @@
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_SKIP_TO_ATTACK
 
 	if(istype(tool, /obj/item/storage/bag/xenoarch))
-		for(var/obj/item/strange_rocks in tool.contents)
+		for(var/obj/item/xenoarch/strange_rock/strange_rocks in tool.contents)
 			strange_rocks.forceMove(src)
 			xenoarch_contents += strange_rocks
 
@@ -361,4 +375,5 @@
 	var/obj/item/xenoarch/strange_rock/first_item = xenoarch_contents[1]
 	new first_item.hidden_item(src_turf)
 	xenoarch_contents -= first_item
+	playsound(src, 'sound/machines/click.ogg', 50, TRUE)
 	qdel(first_item)
diff --git a/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_tool.dm b/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_tool.dm
index 7bfa40155cd..82c07a183f3 100644
--- a/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_tool.dm
+++ b/modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/code/modules/research/xenoarch/xenoarch_tool.dm
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/storage/bag/xenoarch
 	name = "xenoarch mining satchel"
-	desc = "This little bugger can be used to store and transport strange rocks."
+	desc = "This little bugger can be used to store and transport rocks and relics."
 	icon = 'modular_skyrat/modules/xenoarch/icons/xenoarch_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "satchel"
 	worn_icon_state = "satchel"
@@ -220,7 +220,11 @@
 	atom_storage.max_total_storage = 1000
 	atom_storage.max_slots = 25
 	atom_storage.numerical_stacking = FALSE
-	atom_storage.can_hold = typecacheof(list(/obj/item/xenoarch/strange_rock))
+	atom_storage.can_hold = typecacheof(list(
+		/obj/item/xenoarch/strange_rock,
+		/obj/item/xenoarch/broken_item,
+		/obj/item/xenoarch/useless_relic,
+	))
 
 /obj/item/storage/bag/xenoarch/equipped(mob/user)
 	. = ..()
@@ -263,8 +267,8 @@
 
 	if(show_message)
 		playsound(user, SFX_RUSTLE, 50, TRUE)
-		user.visible_message(span_notice("[user] scoops up the rocks beneath [user.p_them()]."), \
-			span_notice("You scoop up the rocks beneath you with your [name]."))
+		user.visible_message(span_notice("[user] scoops up the items beneath [user.p_them()]."), \
+			span_notice("You scoop up the items beneath you with your [name]."))
 
 	spam_protection = FALSE