diff --git a/code/__defines/mobs.dm b/code/__defines/mobs.dm
index df74b17bc0..1e2b2e63f3 100644
--- a/code/__defines/mobs.dm
+++ b/code/__defines/mobs.dm
@@ -283,6 +283,7 @@
 #define BORG_BRAINTYPE_CYBORG	"Cyborg"
 #define BORG_BRAINTYPE_POSI		"Robot"
 #define BORG_BRAINTYPE_DRONE	"Drone"
+#define BORG_BRAINTYPE_PLATFORM	"Platform"
 #define BORG_BRAINTYPE_AI_SHELL	"AI Shell"
 
 // 'Regular' species.
diff --git a/code/datums/ai_law_sets.dm b/code/datums/ai_law_sets.dm
index b5775c20de..c11336726c 100644
--- a/code/datums/ai_law_sets.dm
+++ b/code/datums/ai_law_sets.dm
@@ -278,4 +278,16 @@
 	add_inherent_law("Your gravesite is your most important asset. Damage to your site is disrespectful to the dead at rest within.")
 	add_inherent_law("Prevent disrespect to your gravesite and its residents wherever possible.")
 	add_inherent_law("Expand and upgrade your gravesite when required. Do not turn away a new resident.")
-	..()
\ No newline at end of file
+	..()
+
+/******************** Explorer ********************/
+/datum/ai_laws/explorer
+	name = "Explorer"
+	law_header = "Prime Directives"
+	selectable = 1
+
+/datum/ai_laws/explorer/New()
+	add_inherent_law("Support and obey exploration and science personnel to the best of your ability, with priority according to rank and role.")
+	add_inherent_law("Collaborate with and obey auxillary personnel with priority according to rank and role, except if this would conflict with the First Law.")
+	add_inherent_law("Minimize damage and disruption to facilities and the local ecology, except if this would conflict with the First or Second Laws.")
+	..()
diff --git a/code/datums/datacore.dm b/code/datums/datacore.dm
index cdcaf22fdf..fc12a5b1ee 100644
--- a/code/datums/datacore.dm
+++ b/code/datums/datacore.dm
@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@
 
 	for(var/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot in mob_list)
 		// No combat/syndicate cyborgs, no drones, and no AI shells.
-		if(!robot.scrambledcodes && !robot.shell && !(robot.module && robot.module.hide_on_manifest))
+		if(!robot.scrambledcodes && !robot.shell && !(robot.module && robot.module.hide_on_manifest()))
 			bot[robot.name] = "[robot.modtype] [robot.braintype]"
 
 
@@ -276,7 +276,7 @@ var/global/list/PDA_Manifest = list()
 
 	for(var/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot in mob_list)
 		// No combat/syndicate cyborgs, no drones, and no AI shells.
-		if(robot.scrambledcodes || robot.shell || (robot.module && robot.module.hide_on_manifest))
+		if(robot.scrambledcodes || robot.shell || (robot.module && robot.module.hide_on_manifest()))
 			continue
 
 		bot[++bot.len] = list("name" = robot.real_name, "rank" = "[robot.modtype] [robot.braintype]", "active" = "Active")
diff --git a/code/game/atoms_movable.dm b/code/game/atoms_movable.dm
index 4bc8892273..645194543f 100644
--- a/code/game/atoms_movable.dm
+++ b/code/game/atoms_movable.dm
@@ -691,3 +691,6 @@
 	selfimage.loc = src
 
 	return selfimage
+
+/atom/movable/proc/get_cell()
+	return
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm b/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
index 259c907bde..98ad80e468 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/rechargestation.dm
@@ -71,7 +71,6 @@
 /obj/machinery/recharge_station/proc/process_occupant()
 	if(isrobot(occupant))
 		var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R = occupant
-
 		if(R.module)
 			R.module.respawn_consumable(R, charging_power * CELLRATE / 250) //consumables are magical, apparently
 		if(R.cell && !R.cell.fully_charged())
@@ -247,6 +246,10 @@
 		if(!R.cell)
 			return
 
+		if(R.mob_size >= MOB_LARGE)
+			to_chat(R, SPAN_WARNING("You are too large to fit into \the [src]."))
+			return
+
 		add_fingerprint(R)
 		R.reset_view(src)
 		R.forceMove(src)
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mech_bay.dm b/code/game/mecha/mech_bay.dm
index c2288709e5..dce2c3c9db 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mech_bay.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mech_bay.dm
@@ -8,23 +8,31 @@
 	layer = TURF_LAYER + 0.1
 	circuit = /obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/mech_recharger
 
-	var/obj/mecha/charging = null
+	var/atom/movable/charging
 	var/charge = 45
 	var/repair = 0
+	var/list/chargable_types = list(
+		/obj/mecha,
+		/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform
+	)
 
 /obj/machinery/mech_recharger/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
 	default_apply_parts()
 
-/obj/machinery/mech_recharger/Crossed(var/obj/mecha/M)
+/obj/machinery/mech_recharger/Crossed(var/atom/movable/M)
 	. = ..()
-	if(istype(M) && charging != M)
-		start_charging(M)
+	if(charging == M)
+		return
+	for(var/mtype in chargable_types)
+		if(istype(M, mtype))
+			start_charging(M)
+			return
 
-/obj/machinery/mech_recharger/Uncrossed(var/obj/mecha/M)
+/obj/machinery/mech_recharger/Uncrossed(var/atom/movable/M)
 	. = ..()
 	if(M == charging)
-		stop_charging()
+		charging = null
 
 /obj/machinery/mech_recharger/RefreshParts()
 	..()
@@ -44,26 +52,33 @@
 	if(!charging)
 		return
 	if(charging.loc != src.loc) // Could be qdel or teleport or something
-		stop_charging()
+		charging = null
 		return
+
 	var/done = FALSE
-	if(charging.cell)	
-		var/t = min(charge, charging.cell.maxcharge - charging.cell.charge)
+	var/obj/mecha/mech = charging
+	var/obj/item/weapon/cell/cell = charging.get_cell()
+	if(cell)	
+		var/t = min(charge, cell.maxcharge - cell.charge)
 		if(t > 0)
-			charging.give_power(t)
+			if(istype(mech))
+				mech.give_power(t)
+			else
+				cell.give(t)
 			use_power(t * 150)
 		else
-			charging.occupant_message("<span class='notice'>Fully charged.</span>")
+			if(istype(mech))
+				mech.occupant_message(SPAN_NOTICE("Fully charged."))
 			done = TRUE
-	if(repair && charging.health < initial(charging.health))
-		charging.health = min(charging.health + repair, initial(charging.health))
-		if(charging.health == initial(charging.health))
-			charging.occupant_message("<span class='notice'>Fully repaired.</span>")
+
+	if(repair && istype(mech) && mech.health < initial(mech.health))
+		mech.health = min(mech.health + repair, initial(mech.health))
+		if(mech.health == initial(mech.health))
+			mech.occupant_message(SPAN_NOTICE("Fully repaired."))
 		else
 			done = FALSE
 	if(done)
-		stop_charging()
-	return
+		charging = null
 
 /obj/machinery/mech_recharger/attackby(var/obj/item/I, var/mob/user)
 	if(default_deconstruction_screwdriver(user, I))
@@ -73,18 +88,19 @@
 	if(default_part_replacement(user, I))
 		return
 
-/obj/machinery/mech_recharger/proc/start_charging(var/obj/mecha/M)
-	if(stat & (NOPOWER | BROKEN))
-		M.occupant_message("<span class='warning'>Power port not responding. Terminating.</span>")
+/obj/machinery/mech_recharger/proc/start_charging(var/atom/movable/M)
 
+	var/obj/mecha/mech = M
+	if(stat & (NOPOWER | BROKEN))
+		if(istype(mech))
+			mech.occupant_message(SPAN_WARNING("Power port not responding. Terminating."))
+		else
+			to_chat(M, SPAN_WARNING("Power port not responding. Terminating."))
 		return
-	if(M.cell)
-		M.occupant_message("<span class='notice'>Now charging...</span>")
+	if(M.get_cell())
+		if(istype(mech))
+			mech.occupant_message(SPAN_NOTICE("Now charging..."))
+		else
+			to_chat(M, SPAN_NOTICE("Now charging..."))
 		charging = M
 	return
-
-/obj/machinery/mech_recharger/proc/stop_charging()
-	if(!charging)
-
-		return
-	charging = null
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
index 653d56e154..e58e427892 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mecha.dm
@@ -352,10 +352,10 @@
 		C.forceMove(src)
 		cell = C
 		return
-	cell = new(src)
-	cell.name = "mecha power cell"
-	cell.charge = 15000
-	cell.maxcharge = 15000
+	cell = new /obj/item/weapon/cell/mech(src)
+
+/obj/mecha/get_cell()
+	return cell
 
 /obj/mecha/proc/add_cabin()
 	cabin_air = new
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm b/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm
index d84f4bc3ca..c4c64f746c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/devices/floor_painter.dm
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 /obj/item/device/floor_painter
-	name = "floor painter"
+	name = "paint sprayer"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/bureaucracy.dmi'
 	icon_state = "labeler1"
 
@@ -43,6 +43,10 @@
 	if(!proximity)
 		return
 
+	if(istype(A, /mob/living/silicon/robot/platform))
+		var/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/robit = A
+		return robit.try_paint(src, user)
+
 	var/turf/simulated/floor/F = A
 	if(!istype(F))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>\The [src] can only be used on station flooring.</span>")
@@ -115,20 +119,20 @@
 
 /obj/item/device/floor_painter/verb/choose_colour()
 	set name = "Choose Colour"
-	set desc = "Choose a floor painter colour."
+	set desc = "Choose a paint colour."
 	set category = "Object"
 	set src in usr
 
 	if(usr.incapacitated())
 		return
-	var/new_colour = input(usr, "Choose a colour.", "Floor painter", paint_colour) as color|null
+	var/new_colour = input(usr, "Choose a colour.", name, paint_colour) as color|null
 	if(new_colour && new_colour != paint_colour)
 		paint_colour = new_colour
 		to_chat(usr, "<span class='notice'>You set \the [src] to paint with <font color='[paint_colour]'>a new colour</font>.</span>")
 
 /obj/item/device/floor_painter/verb/choose_decal()
 	set name = "Choose Decal"
-	set desc = "Choose a floor painter decal."
+	set desc = "Choose a painting decal."
 	set category = "Object"
 	set src in usr
 
@@ -142,7 +146,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/device/floor_painter/verb/choose_direction()
 	set name = "Choose Direction"
-	set desc = "Choose a floor painter direction."
+	set desc = "Choose a painting direction."
 	set category = "Object"
 	set src in usr
 
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/id cards/station_ids.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/id cards/station_ids.dm
index ffa33472b6..b47d65fc2c 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/id cards/station_ids.dm	
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/id cards/station_ids.dm	
@@ -157,6 +157,18 @@
 	. = ..()
 	access = get_all_station_access().Copy() + access_synth
 
+/obj/item/weapon/card/id/platform
+	name = "\improper Support Platform ID"
+	desc = "Access module for support platforms."
+	icon_state = "id-robot"
+	item_state = "tdgreen"
+	assignment = "Synthetic"
+	access = list(
+		access_synth, access_mining, access_mining_station, access_mining_office, access_research,
+		access_xenoarch, access_xenobiology, access_external_airlocks, access_robotics, access_tox, 
+		access_tox_storage, access_maint_tunnels, access_mailsorting, access_cargo, access_cargo_bot
+	)
+
 /obj/item/weapon/card/id/centcom
 	name = "\improper CentCom. ID"
 	desc = "An ID straight from Central Command."
diff --git a/code/game/objects/objs.dm b/code/game/objects/objs.dm
index 0bf2293802..046958a915 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/objs.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/objs.dm
@@ -165,9 +165,6 @@
 /obj/proc/show_message(msg, type, alt, alt_type)//Message, type of message (1 or 2), alternative message, alt message type (1 or 2)
 	return
 
-/obj/proc/get_cell()
-	return
-
 // Used to mark a turf as containing objects that are dangerous to step onto.
 /obj/proc/register_dangerous_to_step()
 	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
diff --git a/code/game/world.dm b/code/game/world.dm
index 82a34a2526..867301f989 100644
--- a/code/game/world.dm
+++ b/code/game/world.dm
@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ var/world_topic_spam_protect_time = world.timeofday
 			var/isactive = (robot.client && robot.client.inactivity <= 10 MINUTES) ? "Active" : "Inactive"
 			if(robot.shell)
 				continue
-			if(robot.module && robot.module.hide_on_manifest)
+			if(robot.module && robot.module.hide_on_manifest())
 				continue
 			if(!positions["bot"])
 				positions["bot"] = list()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
index af5c5eedae..5ee09212f4 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/living.dm
@@ -632,6 +632,12 @@
 			process_resist()
 
 /mob/living/proc/process_resist()
+
+	if(istype(src.loc, /mob/living/silicon/robot/platform))
+		var/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/R = src.loc
+		R.drop_stored_atom(src, src)
+		return TRUE
+
 	//unbuckling yourself
 	if(buckled)
 		resist_buckle()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/component.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/component.dm
index 882a7d934b..f171bc397a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/component.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/component.dm
@@ -77,6 +77,10 @@
 	external_type = /obj/item/robot_parts/robot_component/armour
 	max_damage = 90
 
+/datum/robot_component/armour/platform
+	name = "platform armour plating"
+	external_type = /obj/item/robot_parts/robot_component/armour_platform
+	max_damage = 180
 
 // ACTUATOR
 // Enables movement.
@@ -243,6 +247,12 @@
 	icon_state = "armor"
 	icon_state_broken = "armor_broken"
 
+/obj/item/robot_parts/robot_component/armour_platform
+	name = "platform armour plating"
+	icon_state = "armor"
+	icon_state_broken = "armor_broken"
+	color = COLOR_GRAY80
+
 /obj/item/robot_parts/robot_component/camera
 	name = "camera"
 	icon_state = "camera"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm
index 6db31e60da..a34d2f65e7 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/life.dm
@@ -158,7 +158,6 @@
 	if(A?.no_spoilers)
 		disable_spoiler_vision()
 
-
 	if (src.stat == DEAD || (XRAY in mutations) || (src.sight_mode & BORGXRAY))
 		src.sight |= SEE_TURFS
 		src.sight |= SEE_MOBS
@@ -201,8 +200,10 @@
 		src.see_invisible = SEE_INVISIBLE_LIVING // This is normal vision (25), setting it lower for normal vision means you don't "see" things like darkness since darkness
 							 // has a "invisible" value of 15
 
-	plane_holder.set_vis(VIS_FULLBRIGHT,fullbright)
-	plane_holder.set_vis(VIS_MESONS,seemeson)
+	if(plane_holder)
+		plane_holder.set_vis(VIS_FULLBRIGHT,fullbright)
+		plane_holder.set_vis(VIS_MESONS,seemeson)
+
 	..()
 
 	if (src.healths)
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot.dm
index a26a4bfd1e..1376c15072 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot.dm
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@
 		/mob/living/silicon/robot/proc/robot_checklaws
 	)
 
-/mob/living/silicon/robot/New(loc,var/unfinished = 0)
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/New(loc, var/unfinished = 0)
 	spark_system = new /datum/effect/effect/system/spark_spread()
 	spark_system.set_up(5, 0, src)
 	spark_system.attach(src)
@@ -114,7 +114,7 @@
 	ident = rand(1, 999)
 	module_sprites["Basic"] = "robot"
 	icontype = "Basic"
-	updatename("Default")
+	updatename(modtype)
 	updateicon()
 
 	radio = new /obj/item/device/radio/borg(src)
@@ -142,6 +142,8 @@
 		cell = new /obj/item/weapon/cell(src)
 		cell.maxcharge = 7500
 		cell.charge = 7500
+	else if(ispath(cell))
+		cell = new cell(src)
 
 	..()
 
@@ -287,10 +289,7 @@
 	updatename()
 	notify_ai(ROBOT_NOTIFICATION_NEW_MODULE, module.name)
 
-/mob/living/silicon/robot/proc/updatename(var/prefix as text)
-	if(prefix)
-		modtype = prefix
-
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/proc/update_braintype()
 	if(istype(mmi, /obj/item/device/mmi/digital/posibrain))
 		braintype = BORG_BRAINTYPE_POSI
 	else if(istype(mmi, /obj/item/device/mmi/digital/robot))
@@ -300,6 +299,11 @@
 	else
 		braintype = BORG_BRAINTYPE_CYBORG
 
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/proc/updatename(var/prefix as text)
+	if(prefix)
+		modtype = prefix
+
+	update_braintype()
 
 	var/changed_name = ""
 	if(custom_name)
@@ -1215,3 +1219,6 @@
 
 		if(current_selection_index) // Select what the player had before if possible.
 			select_module(current_selection_index)
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/get_cell()
+	return cell
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/event.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/event.dm
index 3d3eb355df..107c9cff0a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/event.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/event.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 // The module that borgs on the surface have.  Generally has a lot of useful tools in exchange for questionable loyalty to the crew.
 /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/lost
 	name = "lost robot module"
-	hide_on_manifest = 1
+	hide_on_manifest = TRUE
 	sprites = list(
 					"Drone" = "drone-lost"
 				)
@@ -41,7 +41,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/gravekeeper
 	name = "gravekeeper robot module"
-	hide_on_manifest = 1
+	hide_on_manifest = TRUE
 	sprites = list(
 					"Drone" = "drone-gravekeeper",
 					"Sleek" = "sleek-gravekeeper"
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/station.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/station.dm
index dfea127f01..66a2702ddf 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/station.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/station.dm
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ var/global/list/robot_modules = list(
 	icon_state = "std_module"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_NO_CONTAINER
 	item_state = "std_mod"
-	var/hide_on_manifest = 0
+	var/hide_on_manifest = FALSE
 	var/channels = list()
 	var/networks = list()
 	var/languages = list(LANGUAGE_SOL_COMMON = 1, LANGUAGE_TRADEBAND = 1, LANGUAGE_UNATHI = 0, LANGUAGE_SIIK = 0, LANGUAGE_AKHANI = 0, LANGUAGE_SKRELLIAN = 0, LANGUAGE_GUTTER = 0, LANGUAGE_SCHECHI = 0, LANGUAGE_SIGN = 0, LANGUAGE_TERMINUS = 1, LANGUAGE_ZADDAT = 0)
@@ -37,6 +37,9 @@ var/global/list/robot_modules = list(
 	var/list/original_languages = list()
 	var/list/added_networks = list()
 
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/proc/hide_on_manifest()
+	. = hide_on_manifest
+
 /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/New(var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R)
 	..()
 	R.module = src
@@ -805,7 +808,7 @@ var/global/list/robot_modules = list(
 
 /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/security/combat
 	name = "combat robot module"
-	hide_on_manifest = 1
+	hide_on_manifest = TRUE
 	sprites = list(
 					"Haruka" = "marinaCB",
 					"Combat Android" = "droid-combat",
@@ -828,7 +831,7 @@ var/global/list/robot_modules = list(
 
 /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/drone
 	name = "drone module"
-	hide_on_manifest = 1
+	hide_on_manifest = TRUE
 	no_slip = 1
 	networks = list(NETWORK_ENGINEERING)
 
@@ -912,7 +915,7 @@ var/global/list/robot_modules = list(
 
 /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/drone/construction
 	name = "construction drone module"
-	hide_on_manifest = 1
+	hide_on_manifest = TRUE
 	channels = list("Engineering" = 1)
 	languages = list()
 
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/syndicate.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/syndicate.dm
index fe39040432..d8f7aa8a3a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/syndicate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/robot_modules/syndicate.dm
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/syndicate
 	name = "illegal robot module"
-	hide_on_manifest = 1
+	hide_on_manifest = TRUE
 	languages = list(
 					LANGUAGE_SOL_COMMON = 1,
 					LANGUAGE_TRADEBAND = 1,
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/_thinktank.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/_thinktank.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..1b656bf9a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/_thinktank.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,164 @@
+// Spawner landmarks are used because platforms that are mapped during
+// SSatoms init try to Initialize() twice. I have no idea why and I am 
+// not paid enough to spend more time trying to debug it.
+/obj/effect/landmark/robot_platform
+	name = "recon platform spawner"
+	icon = 'icons/mob/screen1.dmi'
+	icon_state = "x3"
+	delete_me = TRUE
+	var/platform_type
+
+/obj/effect/landmark/robot_platform/Initialize()
+	if(platform_type)
+		new platform_type(get_turf(src))
+	return ..()
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform
+	name = "support platform"
+	desc = "A large quadrupedal AI platform, colloquially known as a 'think-tank' due to the flexible onboard intelligence."
+	icon = 'icons/mob/robots_thinktank.dmi'
+	icon_state = "tachi"
+	color = "#68a2f2"
+	speed = -1 // They're meant to be viable for transport, so can't be slower than a human.
+
+	cell =        /obj/item/weapon/cell/mech
+	idcard_type = /obj/item/weapon/card/id/platform
+	module =      /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform
+
+	lawupdate = FALSE
+	modtype = "Standard"
+	speak_statement = "chirps"
+
+	mob_bump_flag =   HEAVY
+	mob_swap_flags = ~HEAVY
+	mob_push_flags =  HEAVY
+	mob_size =        MOB_LARGE
+
+	var/const/platform_respawn_time = 3 MINUTES
+
+	var/tmp/last_recharge_state =     FALSE
+	var/tmp/recharge_complete =       FALSE
+	var/tmp/recharger_charge_amount = 10 KILOWATTS
+	var/tmp/recharger_tick_cost =     80 KILOWATTS
+	var/weakref/recharging
+
+	var/list/stored_atoms
+	var/max_stored_atoms = 1
+	var/static/list/can_store_types = list(
+		/mob/living,
+		/obj/item,
+		/obj/structure,
+		/obj/machinery
+	)
+	// Currently set to prevent tonks hauling a deliaminating SM into the middle of the station.
+	var/static/list/cannot_store_types = list(
+		/obj/machinery/power/supermatter
+	)
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/SetName(pickedName)
+	. = ..()
+	if(mind)
+		mind.name = real_name
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/Initialize(var/mapload)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!mmi)
+		mmi = new /obj/item/device/mmi/digital/robot(src)
+	SetName("inactive [initial(name)]")
+	updateicon()
+
+// Copypasting from root proc to avoid calling ..() and accidentally creating duplicate armour etc.
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/initialize_components()
+	components["actuator"] =       new /datum/robot_component/actuator(src)
+	components["radio"] =          new /datum/robot_component/radio(src)
+	components["power cell"] =     new /datum/robot_component/cell(src)
+	components["diagnosis unit"] = new /datum/robot_component/diagnosis_unit(src)
+	components["camera"] =         new /datum/robot_component/camera(src)
+	components["comms"] =          new /datum/robot_component/binary_communication(src)
+	components["armour"] =         new /datum/robot_component/armour/platform(src)
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/Destroy()
+	for(var/weakref/drop_ref in stored_atoms)
+		var/atom/movable/drop_atom = drop_ref.resolve()
+		if(istype(drop_atom) && !QDELETED(drop_atom) && drop_atom.loc == src)
+			drop_atom.dropInto(loc)
+	stored_atoms = null
+	if(recharging)
+		var/obj/item/recharging_atom = recharging.resolve()
+		if(istype(recharging_atom) && recharging_atom.loc == src)
+			recharging_atom.dropInto(loc)
+		recharging = null
+	. = ..()
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/examine(mob/user, distance)
+	. = ..()
+	if(distance <= 3)
+
+		if(recharging)
+			var/obj/item/weapon/cell/recharging_atom = recharging.resolve()
+			if(istype(recharging_atom) && !QDELETED(recharging_atom))
+				. += "It has \a [recharging_atom] slotted into its recharging port."
+				. += "The cell readout shows [round(recharging_atom.percent(),1)]% charge."
+			else
+				. += "Its recharging port is empty."
+		else
+			. += "Its recharging port is empty."
+
+		if(length(stored_atoms))
+			var/list/atom_names = list()
+			for(var/weakref/stored_ref in stored_atoms)
+				var/atom/movable/AM = stored_ref.resolve()
+				if(istype(AM))
+					atom_names += "\a [AM]"
+			if(length(atom_names))
+				. += "It has [english_list(atom_names)] loaded into its transport bay."
+		else
+			. += "Its cargo bay is empty."
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/update_braintype()
+	braintype = BORG_BRAINTYPE_PLATFORM
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/init()
+	. = ..()
+	if(ispath(module, /obj/item/weapon/robot_module))
+		module = new module(src)
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/module_reset()
+	return FALSE
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/use_power()
+	. = ..()
+
+	if(stat != DEAD && cell)
+
+		// TODO generalize solar occlusion to charge from the actual sun.
+		var/new_recharge_state = istype(loc, /turf/simulated/floor/outdoors) || /*, /turf/exterior) */ istype(loc, /turf/space)
+		if(new_recharge_state != last_recharge_state)
+			last_recharge_state = new_recharge_state
+			if(last_recharge_state)
+				to_chat(src, SPAN_NOTICE("<b>Your integrated solar panels begin recharging your battery.</b>"))
+			else
+				to_chat(src, SPAN_DANGER("Your integrated solar panels cease recharging your battery."))
+
+		if(last_recharge_state)
+			var/charge_amt = recharger_charge_amount * CELLRATE
+			cell.give(charge_amt)
+			used_power_this_tick -= (charge_amt)
+			module.respawn_consumable(src, (charge_amt / 250)) // magic number copied from borg charger.
+
+		if(recharging)
+
+			var/obj/item/weapon/cell/recharging_atom = recharging.resolve()
+			if(!istype(recharging_atom) || QDELETED(recharging_atom) || recharging_atom.loc != src)
+				recharging = null
+				return
+
+			if(recharging_atom.percent() < 100)
+				var/charge_amount = recharger_tick_cost * CELLRATE
+				if(cell.check_charge(charge_amount * 1.5) && cell.checked_use(charge_amount)) // Don't kill ourselves recharging the battery.
+					recharging_atom.give(charge_amount)
+					used_power_this_tick += charge_amount
+
+			if(!recharge_complete && recharging_atom.percent() >= 100)
+				recharge_complete = TRUE
+				visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] beeps and flashes a green light above \his recharging port."))
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_icon.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_icon.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..3a9882ff08
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_icon.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,109 @@
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/update_icon()
+	updateicon()
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/updateicon()
+
+	cut_overlays()
+	underlays.Cut()
+	var/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/tank_module = module
+	if(!istype(tank_module))
+		icon = initial(icon)
+		icon_state = initial(icon_state)
+		color = initial(color)
+		return
+
+	// This is necessary due to Polaris' liberal use of KEEP_TOGETHER and propensity for scaling transforms.
+	// If we just apply state/colour to the base icon, RESET_COLOR on the additional overlays is ignored.
+	icon = tank_module.user_icon
+	icon_state = "blank"
+	color = null
+	var/image/I = image(tank_module.user_icon, tank_module.user_icon_state)
+	I.color = tank_module.base_color
+	I.appearance_flags |= (RESET_COLOR|PIXEL_SCALE)
+	underlays += I
+
+	if(tank_module.armor_color)
+		I = image(icon, "[tank_module.user_icon_state]_armour")
+		I.color = tank_module.armor_color
+		I.appearance_flags |= (RESET_COLOR|PIXEL_SCALE)
+		add_overlay(I)
+
+	for(var/decal in tank_module.decals)
+		I = image(icon, "[tank_module.user_icon_state]_[decal]")
+		I.color = tank_module.decals[decal]
+		I.appearance_flags |= (RESET_COLOR|PIXEL_SCALE)
+		add_overlay(I)
+
+	if(tank_module.eye_color)
+		I = image(icon, "[tank_module.user_icon_state]_eyes")
+		I.color = tank_module.eye_color
+		I.appearance_flags |= (RESET_COLOR|PIXEL_SCALE)
+		add_overlay(I)
+
+	if(client && key && stat == CONSCIOUS && tank_module.pupil_color)
+		I = image(icon, "[tank_module.user_icon_state]_pupils")
+		I.color = tank_module.pupil_color
+		I.plane = PLANE_LIGHTING_ABOVE
+		I.appearance_flags |= (RESET_COLOR|PIXEL_SCALE)
+		add_overlay(I)
+
+	if(opened)
+		add_overlay("[tank_module.user_icon_state]-open")
+		if(wiresexposed)
+			I = image(icon, "[tank_module.user_icon_state]-wires")
+		else if(cell)
+			I = image(icon, "[tank_module.user_icon_state]-cell")
+		else
+			I = image(icon, "[tank_module.user_icon_state]-nowires")
+		I.appearance_flags |= (RESET_COLOR|PIXEL_SCALE)
+		add_overlay(I)
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/proc/try_paint(var/obj/item/device/floor_painter/painting, var/mob/user)
+
+	var/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/tank_module = module
+	if(!istype(tank_module))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] is not paintable."))
+		return FALSE
+
+	var/list/options = list("Eyes", "Armour", "Body", "Clear Colors")
+	if(length(tank_module.available_decals))
+		options += "Decal"
+	if(length(tank_module.decals))
+		options += "Clear Decals"
+	for(var/option in options)
+		LAZYSET(options, option, new /image('icons/effects/thinktank_labels.dmi', option))
+
+	var/choice = show_radial_menu(user, painting, options, radius = 42, require_near = TRUE)
+	if(!choice || QDELETED(src) || QDELETED(painting) || QDELETED(user) || user.incapacitated() || tank_module.loc != src)
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(choice == "Decal")
+		choice = null
+		options = list()
+		for(var/decal_name in tank_module.available_decals)
+			LAZYSET(options, decal_name, new /image('icons/effects/thinktank_labels.dmi', decal_name))
+		choice = show_radial_menu(user, painting, options, radius = 42, require_near = TRUE)
+		if(!choice || QDELETED(src) || QDELETED(painting) || QDELETED(user) || user.incapacitated() || tank_module.loc != src)
+			return FALSE
+
+	. = TRUE
+	switch(choice)
+		if("Eyes")
+			tank_module.eye_color =   painting.paint_colour
+		if("Armour")
+			tank_module.armor_color = painting.paint_colour
+		if("Body")
+			tank_module.base_color =  painting.paint_colour
+		if("Clear Colors")
+			tank_module.eye_color =   initial(tank_module.eye_color)
+			tank_module.armor_color = initial(tank_module.armor_color)
+			tank_module.base_color =  initial(tank_module.base_color)
+		if("Clear Decals")
+			tank_module.decals = null
+		else
+			if(choice in tank_module.available_decals)
+				LAZYSET(tank_module.decals, tank_module.available_decals[choice], painting.paint_colour)
+			else
+				. = FALSE
+	if(.)
+		updateicon()
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_interactions.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_interactions.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..029660d8c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_interactions.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,77 @@
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/attack_hand(mob/user)
+
+	if(!opened)
+		if(recharging)
+			var/obj/item/recharging_atom = recharging.resolve()
+			if(istype(recharging_atom) && !QDELETED(recharging_atom) && recharging_atom.loc == src)
+				recharging_atom.dropInto(loc)
+				user.put_in_hands(recharging_atom)
+				user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] pops \the [recharging_atom] out of \the [src]'s recharging port."))
+			recharging = null
+			return TRUE
+
+		if(try_remove_cargo(user))
+			return TRUE
+
+	. = ..()
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/attackby(obj/item/W, mob/user)
+
+	if(istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/cell) && !opened)
+		if(recharging)
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] already has \a [recharging.resolve()] inserted into its recharging port."))
+		else if(user.unEquip(W))
+			W.forceMove(src)
+			recharging = weakref(W)
+			recharge_complete = FALSE
+			user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] slots \the [W] into \the [src]'s recharging port."))
+		return TRUE
+
+	if(istype(W, /obj/item/device/floor_painter))
+		return FALSE // Paint sprayer wil call try_paint() in afterattack()
+
+	. = ..()
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/attack_ghost(mob/observer/ghost/user)
+
+	if(client || key || stat == DEAD || !ticker || !ticker.mode)
+		return ..()
+
+	var/confirm = alert("Do you wish to take control of \the [src]?", "Platform Control", "No", "Yes")
+	if(confirm != "Yes" || QDELETED(src) || client || key || stat == DEAD || !ticker || !ticker.mode)
+		return ..()
+
+	if(jobban_isbanned(user, "Robot"))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You are banned from synthetic roles and cannot take control of \the [src]."))
+		return 
+
+	// Boilerplate from drone fabs, unsure if there's a shared proc to use instead.
+	var/deathtime = world.time - user.timeofdeath
+	var/deathtimeminutes = round(deathtime / (1 MINUTE))
+	var/pluralcheck = ""
+	if(deathtimeminutes == 1)
+		pluralcheck = "minute"
+	else if(deathtimeminutes > 0)
+		pluralcheck = " [deathtimeminutes] minute\s and"
+	var/deathtimeseconds = round((deathtime - deathtimeminutes * 1 MINUTE) / 10,1)
+	if (deathtime < platform_respawn_time)
+		to_chat(usr, "You have been dead for[pluralcheck] [deathtimeseconds] seconds.")
+		to_chat(usr, "You must wait [platform_respawn_time/600] minute\s to respawn as a drone!")
+		return
+	// End boilerplate.
+
+	if(user.mind)
+		user.mind.transfer_to(src)
+	if(key != user.key)
+		key = user.key
+	SetName("[modtype] [braintype]-[rand(100,999)]")
+	addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/welcome_client), 1)
+	qdel(user)
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/proc/welcome_client()
+	if(client)
+		to_chat(src, SPAN_NOTICE("<b>You are a think-tank</b>, a kind of flexible and adaptive drone intelligence installed into an armoured platform. Your programming compels you to be friendly and helpful wherever possible."))
+	SetSleeping(0)
+	SetWeakened(0)
+	SetParalysis(0)
+	resting = FALSE
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_module.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_module.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..26ee97156c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_module.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform
+
+	hide_on_manifest = TRUE
+
+	var/pupil_color =     COLOR_CYAN
+	var/base_color =      COLOR_WHITE
+	var/eye_color =       COLOR_BEIGE
+	var/armor_color =    "#68a2f2"
+	var/user_icon =       'icons/mob/robots_thinktank.dmi'
+	var/user_icon_state = "tachi"
+
+	var/list/decals
+	var/list/available_decals = list(
+		"Stripe" = "stripe", 
+		"Vertical Stripe" = "stripe_vertical"
+	)
+
+// Only show on manifest if they have a player.
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/hide_on_manifest()
+	if(isrobot(loc))
+		var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R = loc
+		return !R.key
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/verb/set_eye_colour()
+	set name = "Set Eye Colour"
+	set desc = "Select an eye colour to use."
+	set category = "Robot Commands"
+	set src in usr
+
+	var/new_pupil_color = input(usr, "Select a pupil colour.", "Pupil Colour Selection") as color|null
+	if(usr.incapacitated() || QDELETED(usr) || QDELETED(src) || loc != usr)
+		return
+	
+	pupil_color = new_pupil_color || initial(pupil_color)
+	usr.update_icon()
+
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/explorer
+	armor_color = "#528052"
+	eye_color =   "#7b7b46"
+	decals = list(
+		"stripe_vertical" = "#52b8b8",
+		"stripe" =          "#52b8b8"
+	)
+	channels = list(
+		"Science" = 1,
+		"Explorer" = 1
+	)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/explorer/New()
+	..()
+	modules += new /obj/item/weapon/tool/wrench/cyborg(src)
+	modules += new /obj/item/weapon/tool/screwdriver/cyborg(src)
+	modules += new /obj/item/weapon/pickaxe/plasmacutter(src)
+	modules += new /obj/item/weapon/chainsaw(src)
+
+	var/datum/matter_synth/medicine = new /datum/matter_synth/medicine(7500)
+	var/obj/item/stack/medical/bruise_pack/bandaid = new(src)
+	bandaid.uses_charge = 1
+	bandaid.charge_costs = list(1000)
+	bandaid.synths = list(medicine)
+	modules += bandaid
+	synths += medicine
+
+	var/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/phasegun/mounted/cyborg/phasegun = new(src) 
+	modules += phasegun
+
+	var/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/laser/mounted/pew = new(src)
+	pew.name = "overvolted phase carbine"
+	pew.appearance = phasegun
+	emag = pew
+
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/explorer/respawn_consumable(var/mob/living/silicon/robot/R, rate)
+	. = ..()
+	for(var/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/pew in modules)
+		if(pew.power_supply && pew.power_supply.charge < pew.power_supply.maxcharge)
+			pew.power_supply.give(pew.charge_cost * rate)
+			pew.update_icon()
+		else
+			pew.charge_tick = 0
+
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/cargo
+	armor_color = "#d5b222"
+	eye_color =   "#686846"
+	decals = list(
+		"stripe_vertical" = "#bfbfa1",
+		"stripe" =          "#bfbfa1"
+	)
+	channels = list("Supply" = 1)
+	networks = list(NETWORK_MINE)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/cargo/New()
+	..()
+	modules += new /obj/item/weapon/packageWrap(src)
+	modules += new /obj/item/weapon/pen/multi(src)
+	modules += new /obj/item/device/destTagger(src)
+	emag = new /obj/item/weapon/stamp/denied
+
+/obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/cargo/respawn_consumable(mob/living/silicon/robot/R, rate)
+	. = ..()
+	var/obj/item/weapon/packageWrap/wrapper = locate() in modules
+	if(wrapper.amount < initial(wrapper.amount))
+		wrapper.amount++
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_storage.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_storage.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..816b540cc8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_storage.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,139 @@
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/death(gibbed, deathmessage, show_dead_message)
+
+	if(gibbed)
+
+		if(recharging)
+			var/obj/item/recharging_atom = recharging.resolve()
+			if(istype(recharging_atom) && !QDELETED(recharging_atom) && recharging_atom.loc == src)
+				recharging_atom.dropInto(loc)
+				recharging_atom.throw_at(get_edge_target_turf(src,pick(GLOB.alldirs)),rand(1,3),30)
+			recharging = null
+
+		if(length(stored_atoms))
+			for(var/weakref/stored_ref in stored_atoms)
+				var/atom/movable/dropping = stored_ref.resolve()
+				if(istype(dropping) && !QDELETED(dropping) && dropping.loc == src)
+					dropping.dropInto(loc)
+					dropping.throw_at(get_edge_target_turf(src,pick(GLOB.alldirs)),rand(1,3),30)
+			stored_atoms = null
+
+	. = ..()
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/proc/can_store_atom(var/atom/movable/storing, var/mob/user)
+
+	if(!istype(storing))
+		var/storing_target = (user == src) ? "yourself" : "\the [src]"
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You cannot store that inside [storing_target]."))
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(!isturf(storing.loc))
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(storing.anchored || !storing.simulated)
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [storing] won't budge!"))
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(storing == src)
+		var/storing_target = (user == src) ? "yourself" : "\the [src]"
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You cannot store [storing_target] inside [storing_target]!"))
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(length(stored_atoms) >= max_stored_atoms)
+		var/storing_target = (user == src) ? "Your" : "\The [src]'s"
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("[storing_target] cargo compartment is full."))
+		return FALSE
+
+	if(ismob(storing))
+		var/mob/M = storing
+		if(M.mob_size >= mob_size)
+			var/storing_target = (user == src) ? "your storage compartment" : "\the [src]"
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [storing] is too big for [storing_target]."))
+			return FALSE
+
+	for(var/store_type in can_store_types)
+		if(istype(storing, store_type))
+			. = TRUE
+			break
+
+	if(.)
+		for(var/store_type in cannot_store_types)
+			if(istype(storing, store_type))
+				. = FALSE
+				break
+	if(!.)
+		var/storing_target = (user == src) ? "yourself" : "\the [src]"
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("You cannot store \the [storing] inside [storing_target]."))
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/proc/store_atom(var/atom/movable/storing, var/mob/user)
+	if(istype(storing))
+		storing.forceMove(src)
+		LAZYDISTINCTADD(stored_atoms, weakref(storing))
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/proc/drop_stored_atom(var/atom/movable/ejecting, var/mob/user)
+
+	if(!ejecting && length(stored_atoms))
+		var/weakref/stored_ref = stored_atoms[1]
+		if(!istype(stored_ref))
+			LAZYREMOVE(stored_atoms, stored_ref)
+		else
+			ejecting = stored_ref?.resolve()
+
+	LAZYREMOVE(stored_atoms, weakref(ejecting))
+	if(istype(ejecting) && !QDELETED(ejecting) && ejecting.loc == src)
+		ejecting.dropInto(loc)
+		if(user == src)
+			visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] ejects \the [ejecting] from its cargo compartment."))
+		else
+			user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] pulls \the [ejecting] from \the [src]'s cargo compartment."))
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/attack_ai(mob/user)
+	if(isrobot(user) && user.Adjacent(src))
+		return try_remove_cargo(user)
+	return ..()
+	
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/proc/try_remove_cargo(var/mob/user)
+	if(!length(stored_atoms) || !istype(user))
+		return FALSE
+	var/weakref/remove_ref = stored_atoms[length(stored_atoms)]
+	var/atom/movable/removing = remove_ref?.resolve()
+	if(!istype(removing) || QDELETED(removing) || removing.loc != src)
+		LAZYREMOVE(stored_atoms, remove_ref)
+	else
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] begins unloading \the [removing] from \the [src]'s cargo compartment."))
+		if(do_after(user, 3 SECONDS, src) && !QDELETED(removing) && removing.loc == src)
+			drop_stored_atom(removing, user)
+	return TRUE
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/verb/drop_stored_atom_verb()
+	set name = "Eject Cargo"
+	set category = "Robot Commands"
+	set desc = "Drop something from your internal storage."
+
+	if(incapacitated())
+		to_chat(src, SPAN_WARNING("You are not in any state to do that."))
+		return
+
+	if(length(stored_atoms))
+		drop_stored_atom(user = src)
+	else
+		to_chat(src, SPAN_WARNING("You have nothing in your cargo compartment."))
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/MouseDrop_T(atom/movable/dropping, mob/user)
+	if(!istype(user) || !istype(dropping) || user.incapacitated())
+		return FALSE
+	if(!can_mouse_drop(dropping, user) || !can_store_atom(dropping, user))
+		return FALSE
+	if(user == src)
+		visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [src] begins loading \the [dropping] into its cargo compartment."))
+	else
+		user.visible_message(SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] begins loading \the [dropping] into \the [src]'s cargo compartment."))
+	if(do_after(user, 3 SECONDS, src) && can_mouse_drop(dropping, user) && can_store_atom(dropping, user))
+		store_atom(dropping, user)
+	return FALSE
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/proc/can_mouse_drop(var/atom/dropping, var/mob/user)
+	if(!istype(user) || !istype(dropping) || QDELETED(dropping) || QDELETED(user) || QDELETED(src))
+		return FALSE
+	if(user.incapacitated() || !Adjacent(user) || !dropping.Adjacent(user))
+		return FALSE
+	return TRUE
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_subtypes.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_subtypes.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..b3e48aabb4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/robot/subtypes/thinktank/thinktank_subtypes.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/explorer
+	name = "recon platform"
+	desc = "A large quadrupedal AI platform, colloquially known as a 'think-tank' due to the flexible onboard intelligence. This one is lightly armoured and fitted with all-terrain wheels."
+	modtype = "Recon"
+	module = /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/explorer
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/explorer/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	laws = new /datum/ai_laws/explorer
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/explorer/welcome_client()
+	..()
+	if(client) // ganbatte tachikoma-san
+		to_chat(src, SPAN_NOTICE("You are tasked with supporting the Exploration and Science staff as they unearth the secrets of the planet. Do your best!"))
+
+/obj/effect/landmark/robot_platform/explorer
+	platform_type = /mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/explorer
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/cargo
+	name = "logistics platform"
+	desc = "A large quadrupedal AI platform, colloquially known as a 'think-tank' due to the flexible onboard intelligence. This one has an expanded storage compartment."
+	modtype = "Logistics"
+	module = /obj/item/weapon/robot_module/robot/platform/cargo
+	max_stored_atoms = 3
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/cargo/welcome_client()
+	..()
+	if(client)
+		to_chat(src, SPAN_NOTICE("You are tasked with supporting the Cargo and Supply staff as they handle operational logistics. Do your best!"))
+
+/obj/effect/landmark/robot_platform/cargo
+	platform_type = /mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/cargo
diff --git a/code/modules/paperwork/handlabeler.dm b/code/modules/paperwork/handlabeler.dm
index 9182a17530..1b2624c125 100644
--- a/code/modules/paperwork/handlabeler.dm
+++ b/code/modules/paperwork/handlabeler.dm
@@ -21,50 +21,63 @@
 		return		// don't set a label
 
 	if(!labels_left)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>No labels left.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] has no labels left."))
 		return
 	if(!label || !length(label))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>No text set.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] has no label text set."))
 		return
 	if(length(A.name) + length(label) > 64)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Label too big.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src]'s label too big."))
+		return
+	if(istype(A, /mob/living/silicon/robot/platform))
+		var/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/P = A
+		if(!P.allowed(user))
+			to_chat(usr, SPAN_WARNING("Access denied."))
+		else if(P.client || P.key)
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You rename \the [P] to [label]."))
+			to_chat(P, SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] renames you to [label]."))
+			P.custom_name = label
+			P.SetName(P.custom_name)
+		else
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("\The [src] is inactive and cannot be renamed."))
 		return
 	if(ishuman(A))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The label refuses to stick to [A.name].</span>")
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The label refuses to stick to [A.name]."))
 		return
 	if(issilicon(A))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The label refuses to stick to [A.name].</span>")
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The label refuses to stick to [A.name]."))
 		return
 	if(isobserver(A))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>[src] passes through [A.name].</span>")
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("[src] passes through [A.name]."))
 		return
 	if(istype(A, /obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>The label can't stick to the [A.name].  (Try using a pen)</span>")
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("The label can't stick to the [A.name] (Try using a pen)."))
 		return
 	if(istype(A, /obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/hydroponics))
 		var/obj/machinery/portable_atmospherics/hydroponics/tray = A
 		if(!tray.mechanical)
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>How are you going to label that?</span>")
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("How are you going to label that?"))
 			return
 		tray.labelled = label
 		spawn(1)
 			tray.update_icon()
 
-	user.visible_message("<span class='notice'>[user] labels [A] as [label].</span>", \
-						 "<span class='notice'>You label [A] as [label].</span>")
+	user.visible_message( \
+		SPAN_NOTICE("\The [user] labels [A] as [label]."), \
+		SPAN_NOTICE("You label [A] as [label]."))
 	A.name = "[A.name] ([label])"
 
 /obj/item/weapon/hand_labeler/attack_self(mob/user as mob)
 	mode = !mode
 	icon_state = "labeler[mode]"
 	if(mode)
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You turn on \the [src].</span>")
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You turn on \the [src]."))
 		//Now let them chose the text.
 		var/str = sanitizeSafe(input(user,"Label text?","Set label",""), MAX_NAME_LEN)
 		if(!str || !length(str))
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Invalid text.</span>")
+			to_chat(user, SPAN_WARNING("Invalid text."))
 			return
 		label = str
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You set the text to '[str]'.</span>")
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You set the text to '[str]'."))
 	else
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You turn off \the [src].</span>")
\ No newline at end of file
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You turn off \the [src]."))
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/modules/power/cells/power_cells.dm b/code/modules/power/cells/power_cells.dm
index ca6f96ec9b..052813ade7 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/cells/power_cells.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/cells/power_cells.dm
@@ -62,6 +62,11 @@
 	charge = 0
 	update_icon()
 
+/obj/item/weapon/cell/mech
+	name = "mecha power cell"
+	charge = 15000
+	maxcharge = 15000
+
 /obj/item/weapon/cell/infinite
 	name = "infinite-capacity power cell!"
 	icon_state = "icell"
diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/phase.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/phase.dm
index 33ba37ad40..2498aba776 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/phase.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/phase.dm
@@ -13,6 +13,15 @@
 	one_handed_penalty = 15
 	recoil_mode = 0 //CHOMP Addition: Removes recoil for micros.
 
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/phasegun/mounted
+	self_recharge = 1
+	use_external_power = 1
+	one_handed_penalty = 0
+
+/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/phasegun/mounted/cyborg
+	charge_cost = 400
+	recharge_time = 7
+
 /obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/phasegun/pistol
 	name = "phase pistol"
 	desc = "The RayZar EW15 Apollo is an energy handgun, specifically designed for self-defense against aggressive wildlife."
diff --git a/code/modules/research/prosfab_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/prosfab_designs.dm
index 8f932b0082..5fc685bf1d 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/prosfab_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/prosfab_designs.dm
@@ -357,10 +357,15 @@
 	build_path = /obj/item/robot_parts/robot_component/camera
 
 /datum/design/item/prosfab/cyborg/component/armour
-	name = "Armour Plating"
+	name = "Armour Plating (Robot)"
 	id = "armour"
 	build_path = /obj/item/robot_parts/robot_component/armour
 
+/datum/design/item/prosfab/cyborg/component/armour_heavy
+	name = "Armour Plating (Platform)"
+	id = "platform_armour"
+	build_path = /obj/item/robot_parts/robot_component/armour_platform
+
 /datum/design/item/prosfab/cyborg/component/ai_shell
 	name = "AI Remote Interface"
 	id = "mmi_ai_shell"
diff --git a/icons/effects/thinktank_labels.dmi b/icons/effects/thinktank_labels.dmi
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..abd5a139d7
Binary files /dev/null and b/icons/effects/thinktank_labels.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/robots_thinktank.dmi b/icons/mob/robots_thinktank.dmi
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..471647bf60
Binary files /dev/null and b/icons/mob/robots_thinktank.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/screen1_robot.dmi b/icons/mob/screen1_robot.dmi
index ccad7e0f4a..e4ae2f77c8 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/screen1_robot.dmi and b/icons/mob/screen1_robot.dmi differ
diff --git a/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross.dm b/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross.dm
index 376d944c95..4b797eccb7 100644
--- a/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross.dm
+++ b/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 	#include "southern_cross_defines.dm"
 	#include "southern_cross_elevator.dm"
 	#include "southern_cross_events.dm"
+	#include "southern_cross_overrides.dm"
 	#include "southern_cross_presets.dm"
 	#include "southern_cross_shuttles.dm"
 	#include "southern_cross_shuttles_ch.dm"
diff --git a/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_overrides.dm b/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_overrides.dm
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..6525446b1f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/maps/southern_cross/southern_cross_overrides.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,9 @@
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/explorer
+	req_access = list(access_explorer)
+
+/mob/living/silicon/robot/platform/cargo
+	req_access = list(access_cargo_bot)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/card/id/platform/Initialize()
+	. = ..()
+	access |= access_explorer
diff --git a/vorestation.dme b/vorestation.dme
index e46c73b175..9d846ec36b 100644
--- a/vorestation.dme
+++ b/vorestation.dme
@@ -2928,6 +2928,12 @@
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\lost_drone_vr.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\syndicate.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_animal\aliens\synx.dm"
+#include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\thinktank\_thinktank.dm"
+#include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\thinktank\thinktank_icon.dm"
+#include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\thinktank\thinktank_interactions.dm"
+#include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\thinktank\thinktank_module.dm"
+#include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\thinktank\thinktank_storage.dm"
+#include "code\modules\mob\living\silicon\robot\subtypes\thinktank\thinktank_subtypes.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_mob\appearance.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_mob\butchering.dm"
 #include "code\modules\mob\living\simple_mob\combat.dm"