diff --git a/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm b/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..72ddbffe4a9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/mining/abandonedcrates.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,147 @@
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot
+	name = "abandoned crate"
+	desc = "What could be inside?"
+	icon_state = "securecrate"
+	icon_opened = "securecrateopen"
+	icon_closed = "securecrate"
+	var/code = null
+	var/lastattempt = null
+	var/attempts = 3
+	locked = 1
+	var/min = 1
+	var/max = 10
+
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/New()
+	..()
+	code = rand(min,max)
+	var/loot = rand(1,30)
+	switch(loot)
+		if(1)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/drinks/bottle/rum(src)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/grown/ambrosiadeus(src)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/drinks/bottle/whiskey(src)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/lighter/zippo(src)
+		if(2)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/pickaxe/drill(src)
+			new/obj/item/device/taperecorder(src)
+			new/obj/item/clothing/suit/space/rig(src)
+			new/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/space/rig(src)
+		if(3)
+			for(var/i = 0, i < 12, i++)
+				new/obj/item/weapon/coin/diamond(src)
+		if(4)
+			new/obj/item/clothing/shoes/clown_shoes(src)
+			new/obj/item/clothing/under/rank/clown(src)
+			new/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/clown_hat(src)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/bananapeel(src)
+		if(5)
+			for(var/i = 0, i < 6, i++)
+				new/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/sliceable/birthdaycake(src)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/lighter/zippo(src)
+		if(7)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/beaker/bluespace(src)
+		if(9)
+			for(var/i = 0, i < 5, i++)
+				new/obj/item/weapon/ore/diamond(src)
+		if(10)
+			for(var/i = 0, i < 5, i++)
+				new/obj/item/weapon/ore/clown(src)
+		if(11)
+			return
+		if(12)
+			new/obj/item/seeds/deathberryseed(src)
+			new/obj/item/seeds/deathnettleseed(src)
+		if(13)
+			new/obj/machinery/hydroponics(src)
+		if(14)
+			new/obj/item/seeds/cashseed(src)
+		if(15)
+			for(var/i = 0, i < 3, i++)
+				new/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/glass/beaker/noreact(src)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/hypospray(src)
+		if(16)
+			for(var/i = 0, i < 9, i++)
+				new/obj/item/bluespace_crystal(src)
+		if(17)
+			new/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/honker(src)
+			new/obj/item/mecha_parts/chassis/honker(src)
+			new/obj/item/mecha_parts/part/honker_torso(src)
+			new/obj/item/mecha_parts/part/honker_head(src)
+			new/obj/item/mecha_parts/part/honker_left_arm(src)
+		if(18)
+			return
+		if(19)
+			for(var/i = 0, i < 4, i++)
+				new/obj/item/weapon/melee/classic_baton(src)
+		if(20)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/storage/lockbox/clusterbang(src)
+		if(21)
+			new/obj/item/weapon/aiModule/robocop(src)
+		if(22)
+			new/obj/item/clothing/under/chameleon(src)
+			for(var/i = 0, i < 7, i++)
+				new/obj/item/clothing/tie/horrible(src)
+		if(23)
+			new/obj/item/clothing/under/shorts(src)
+			new/obj/item/clothing/under/shorts/red(src)
+			new/obj/item/clothing/under/shorts/blue(src)
+		//Dummy crates start here.
+		if(24 to 29)
+			return
+		if(8)
+			return
+		if(6)
+			return
+		//Dummy crates end here.
+		if(30)
+			for(var/i = 0, i < 4, i++)
+				new/obj/item/weapon/melee/baton(src)
+
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/attack_hand(mob/user as mob)
+	if(locked)
+		user << "<span class='notice'>The crate is locked with a Deca-code lock.</span>"
+		var/input = input(usr, "Enter digit from [min] to [max].", "Deca-Code Lock", "") as num
+		if(in_range(src, user))
+			input = Clamp(input, 0, 10)
+			if (input == code)
+				user << "<span class='notice'>The crate unlocks!</span>"
+				locked = 0
+			else if (input == null || input > max || input < min)
+				user << "<span class='notice'>You leave the crate alone.</span>"
+			else
+				user << "<span class='warning'>A red light flashes.</span>"
+				lastattempt = input
+				attempts--
+				if (attempts == 0)
+					user << "<span class='danger'>The crate's anti-tamper system activates!</span>"
+					var/turf/T = get_turf(src.loc)
+					explosion(T, 0, 1, 2, 1)
+					del(src)
+					return
+		else
+			user << "<span class='notice'>You attempt to interact with the device using a hand gesture, but it appears this crate is from before the DECANECT came out.</span>"
+			return
+	else
+		return ..()
+
+/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot/attackby(obj/item/weapon/W as obj, mob/user as mob)
+	if(locked)
+		if (istype(W, /obj/item/weapon/card/emag))
+			user << "<span class='notice'>The crate unlocks!</span>"
+			locked = 0
+		if (istype(W, /obj/item/device/multitool))
+			user << "<span class='notice'>DECA-CODE LOCK REPORT:</span>"
+			if (attempts == 1)
+				user << "<span class='warning'>* Anti-Tamper Bomb will activate on next failed access attempt.</span>"
+			else
+				user << "<span class='notice'>* Anti-Tamper Bomb will activate after [src.attempts] failed access attempts.</span>"
+			if (lastattempt == null)
+				user << "<span class='notice'> has been made to open the crate thus far.</span>"
+				return
+			// hot and cold
+			if (code > lastattempt)
+				user << "<span class='notice'>* Last access attempt lower than expected code.</span>"
+			else
+				user << "<span class='notice'>* Last access attempt higher than expected code.</span>"
+		else ..()
+	else ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm b/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm
index 5cc0e53a5c3..fa9145df216 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/mine_turfs.dm
@@ -495,7 +495,11 @@ commented out in r5061, I left it because of the shroom thingies
 
 	var/turf/simulated/floor/plating/airless/asteroid/N = ChangeTurf(/turf/simulated/floor/plating/airless/asteroid)
 	N.fullUpdateMineralOverlays()
-
+	var/crate = rand(1,30)
+	switch(crate)
+		if(1)
+			visible_message("<span class='notice'>After digging, you find an old dusty crate buried within!</span>")
+			new/obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/loot(src)
 	return
 
 /turf/simulated/mineral/proc/excavate_find(var/prob_clean = 0, var/datum/find/F)
diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs.dm
index 7432080c8c3..bfa5947eb16 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs.dm
@@ -1680,3 +1680,176 @@ datum/design/borg_syndicate_module
 	req_tech = list("combat" = 4, "syndicate" = 3)
 	build_path = "/obj/item/borg/upgrade/syndicate"
 	category = "Cyborg Upgrade Modules"
+
+/////////////////////////////////////////
+/////////////PDA and Radio stuff/////////
+/////////////////////////////////////////
+datum/design/binaryencrypt
+	name = "Binary Encrpytion Key"
+	desc = "An encyption key for a radio headset.  Contains cypherkeys."
+	id = "binaryencrypt"
+	req_tech = list("syndicate" = 2)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 300, "$glass" = 300)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/device/encryptionkey/binary"
+datum/design/pda
+	name = "PDA"
+	desc = "A portable microcomputer by Thinktronic Systems, LTD. Functionality determined by a preprogrammed ROM cartridge."
+	id = "pda"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/device/pda"
+datum/design/cart_basic
+	name = "Generic Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_basic"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge"
+datum/design/cart_engineering
+	name = "Power-ON Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_engineering"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/engineering"
+datum/design/cart_atmos
+	name = "BreatheDeep Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_atmos"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/atmos"
+datum/design/cart_medical
+	name = "Med-U Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_medical"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/medical"
+datum/design/cart_chemistry
+	name = "ChemWhiz Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_chemistry"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/chemistry"
+datum/design/cart_security
+	name = "R.O.B.U.S.T. Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_security"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/security"
+	locked = 1
+datum/design/cart_janitor
+	name = "CustodiPRO Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_janitor"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/janitor"
+datum/design/cart_clown
+	name = "Honkworks 5.0 Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_clown"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/clown"
+datum/design/cart_mime
+	name = "Gestur-O 1000 Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_mime"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/mime"
+datum/design/cart_toxins
+	name = "Signal Ace 2 Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_toxins"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/toxins"
+datum/design/cart_quartermaster
+	name = "Space Parts & Space Vendors Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_quartermaster"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/quartermaster"
+	locked = 1
+datum/design/cart_hop
+	name = "Human Resources 9001 Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_hop"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/hop"
+	locked = 1
+datum/design/cart_hos
+	name = "R.O.B.U.S.T. DELUXE Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_hos"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/hos"
+	locked = 1
+datum/design/cart_ce
+	name = "Power-On DELUXE Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_ce"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/ce"
+	locked = 1
+datum/design/cart_cmo
+	name = "Med-U DELUXE Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_cmo"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/cmo"
+	locked = 1
+datum/design/cart_rd
+	name = "Signal Ace DELUXE Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_rd"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/rd"
+	locked = 1
+datum/design/cart_captain
+	name = "Value-PAK Cartridge"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_captain"
+	req_tech = list("engineering" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/captain"
+	locked = 1
+datum/design/cart_traitor
+	name = "Detomatix Cart"
+	desc = "A data cartridge for portable microcomputers."
+	id = "cart_traitor"
+	req_tech = list("syndicate" = 2, "powerstorage" = 3)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list("$metal" = 50, "$glass" = 50)
+	build_path = "/obj/item/weapon/cartridge/syndicate"
+