diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm b/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
index a673d2b8d41..17b1c1c6d03 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
@@ -248,6 +248,12 @@ Remember to update _globalvars/traits.dm if you're adding/removing/renaming trai
 // and emit less heat. Present on /mob or /datum/mind
 #define TRAIT_SUPERMATTER_SOOTHER "supermatter_soother"
 
+// If present on a mob or mobmind, allows them to "suplex" an immovable rod
+// turning it into a glorified potted plant, and giving them an
+// achievement. Can also be used on rod-form wizards.
+// Normally only present in the mind of a Research Director.
+#define TRAIT_ROD_SUPLEX "rod_suplex"
+
 //SKILLS
 #define TRAIT_UNDERWATER_BASKETWEAVING_KNOWLEDGE "underwater_basketweaving"
 #define TRAIT_WINE_TASTER "wine_taster"
diff --git a/code/modules/events/immovable_rod.dm b/code/modules/events/immovable_rod.dm
index 44095de94d7..0599e9e01af 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/immovable_rod.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/immovable_rod.dm
@@ -174,22 +174,30 @@ In my current plan for it, 'solid' will be defined as anything with density == 1
 		smeared_mob.ex_act(EXPLODE_HEAVY)
 
 /obj/effect/immovablerod/attack_hand(mob/living/user)
-	if(ishuman(user))
-		var/mob/living/carbon/human/U = user
-		if(U.job in list("Research Director"))
-			playsound(src, 'sound/effects/meteorimpact.ogg', 100, TRUE)
-			for(var/mob/M in urange(8, src))
-				if(!M.stat)
-					shake_camera(M, 2, 3)
-			if(wizard)
-				U.visible_message("<span class='boldwarning'>[src] transforms into [wizard] as [U] suplexes them!</span>", "<span class='warning'>As you grab [src], it suddenly turns into [wizard] as you suplex them!</span>")
-				to_chat(wizard, "<span class='boldwarning'>You're suddenly jolted out of rod-form as [U] somehow manages to grab you, slamming you into the ground!</span>")
-				wizard.Stun(60)
-				wizard.apply_damage(25, BRUTE)
-				qdel(src)
-			else
-				U.client.give_award(/datum/award/achievement/misc/feat_of_strength, U) //rod-form wizards would probably make this a lot easier to get so keep it to regular rods only
-				U.visible_message("<span class='boldwarning'>[U] suplexes [src] into the ground!</span>", "<span class='warning'>You suplex [src] into the ground!</span>")
-				new /obj/structure/festivus/anchored(drop_location())
-				new /obj/effect/anomaly/flux(drop_location())
-				qdel(src)
+	. = ..()
+	if(.)
+		return
+
+	if(!(HAS_TRAIT(user, TRAIT_ROD_SUPLEX) || (user.mind && HAS_TRAIT(user.mind, TRAIT_ROD_SUPLEX))))
+		return
+
+	playsound(src, 'sound/effects/meteorimpact.ogg', 100, TRUE)
+	for(var/mob/M in urange(8, src))
+		if(M.stat != CONSCIOUS)
+			continue
+		shake_camera(M, 2, 3)
+
+	if(wizard)
+		user.visible_message("<span class='boldwarning'>[src] transforms into [wizard] as [user] suplexes them!</span>", "<span class='warning'>As you grab [src], it suddenly turns into [wizard] as you suplex them!</span>")
+		to_chat(wizard, "<span class='boldwarning'>You're suddenly jolted out of rod-form as [user] somehow manages to grab you, slamming you into the ground!</span>")
+		wizard.Stun(60)
+		wizard.apply_damage(25, BRUTE)
+		qdel(src)
+	else
+		user.client.give_award(/datum/award/achievement/misc/feat_of_strength, user) //rod-form wizards would probably make this a lot easier to get so keep it to regular rods only
+		user.visible_message("<span class='boldwarning'>[user] suplexes [src] into the ground!</span>", "<span class='warning'>You suplex [src] into the ground!</span>")
+		new /obj/structure/festivus/anchored(drop_location())
+		new /obj/effect/anomaly/flux(drop_location())
+		qdel(src)
+
+	return TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm
index c00760c4e44..824effb5e65 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm
@@ -51,6 +51,8 @@
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/science
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/tox
 
+	skillchips = list(/obj/item/skillchip/job/research_director)
+
 	chameleon_extras = /obj/item/stamp/rd
 
 /datum/outfit/job/rd/rig
diff --git a/code/modules/library/skill_learning/job_skillchips/research_director.dm b/code/modules/library/skill_learning/job_skillchips/research_director.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..6d6b11142f7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/library/skill_learning/job_skillchips/research_director.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+/obj/item/skillchip/job/research_director
+	name = "R.D.S.P.L.X. skillchip"
+	desc = "Knowledge of how to solve the ancient conumdrum; what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."
+	auto_traits = list(TRAIT_ROD_SUPLEX)
+	skill_name = "True Strength"
+	skill_description = "The knowledge and strength to resolve the most ancient conumdrum; what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."
+	skill_icon = "dumbbell"
+	activate_message = "<span class='notice'>You realise if you apply the correct force, at the correct angle, it is possible to make the immovable permamently movable.</span>"
+	deactivate_message = "<span class='notice'>You forget how to permamently anchor a paradoxical object.</span>"
diff --git a/tgstation.dme b/tgstation.dme
index ddb272dcec9..784cee67f0a 100644
--- a/tgstation.dme
+++ b/tgstation.dme
@@ -2195,6 +2195,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\skill_station.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\skillchip.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\_job.dm"
+#include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\research_director.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\roboticist.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\station_engineer.dm"
 #include "code\modules\library\skill_learning\job_skillchips\psychologist.dm"