diff --git a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_mining_telecomms.dmm b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_mining_telecomms.dmm
index 127330a5feb..d66bb492e0f 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_mining_telecomms.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_mining_telecomms.dmm
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/item/food/liquidfood,
+/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood,
 /obj/item/pickaxe/emergency,
 /turf/simulated/floor/pod,
 /area/ruin/lavaland_relay)
diff --git a/code/datums/outfits/outfit_admin.dm b/code/datums/outfits/outfit_admin.dm
index 370d18f15bf..93d22ac4852 100644
--- a/code/datums/outfits/outfit_admin.dm
+++ b/code/datums/outfits/outfit_admin.dm
@@ -293,7 +293,8 @@
 		/obj/item/grenade/barrier,
 		/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/saber,
 		/obj/item/shield/energy,
-		/obj/item/soap/ds
+		/obj/item/soap/ds,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -318,7 +319,8 @@
 		/obj/item/flashlight/seclite,
 		/obj/item/melee/energy/sword/saber,
 		/obj/item/shield/energy,
-		/obj/item/disk/nuclear/unrestricted
+		/obj/item/disk/nuclear/unrestricted,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/admin/deathsquad_commando/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
@@ -602,7 +604,8 @@
 
 	backpack_contents = list(
 		/obj/item/storage/box/soviet = 1,
-		/obj/item/ammo_box/a762 = 4
+		/obj/item/ammo_box/a762 = 4,
+		/obj/item/storage/soviet_ration = 1
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/admin/soviet/soldier
@@ -616,9 +619,8 @@
 
 	backpack_contents = list(
 		/obj/item/storage/box/soviet = 1,
-		/obj/item/lighter = 1,
-		/obj/item/storage/fancy/cigarettes/cigpack_robust = 1,
-		/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/apsm10mm = 2
+		/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/apsm10mm = 2,
+		/obj/item/storage/soviet_ration = 1
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/admin/soviet/officer
@@ -657,8 +659,7 @@
 		/obj/item/storage/box/soviet = 1,
 		/obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/pistol/type_230 = 1,
 		/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/apsm10mm = 2,
-		/obj/item/storage/fancy/cigarettes/cigpack_syndicate = 1,
-		/obj/item/lighter/zippo/engraved = 1
+		/obj/item/storage/soviet_ration = 1
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/admin/soviet/marine/captain
@@ -671,8 +672,7 @@
 		/obj/item/storage/box/soviet = 1,
 		/obj/item/gun/projectile/revolver/mateba = 1,
 		/obj/item/ammo_box/a357 = 2,
-		/obj/item/storage/fancy/cigarettes/cigpack_syndicate = 1,
-		/obj/item/lighter/zippo/engraved = 1
+		/obj/item/storage/soviet_ration = 1
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/admin/soviet/admiral
@@ -745,9 +745,10 @@
 	backpack_contents = list(
 		/obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots = 1,
 		/obj/item/whetstone = 1,
-		/obj/item/storage/fancy/crayons/marine = 1,
 		/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/explorer/marines = 1,
-		/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/survival = 1
+		/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/survival = 1,
+		/obj/item/storage/fancy/crayons/marine = 1,
+		/obj/item/storage/mre = 1
 	)
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/arm/flash,
@@ -795,7 +796,8 @@
 		/obj/item/storage/box/handcuffs = 1,
 		/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/survival = 1,
 		/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/explorer/marines = 1,
-		/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m50 = 3
+		/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m50 = 3,
+		/obj/item/storage/mre = 1
 	)
 	is_solgov_lieutenant = TRUE
 
@@ -810,7 +812,8 @@
 	l_hand = /obj/item/gun/projectile/automatic/ar
 	backpack_contents = list(
 		/obj/item/whetstone = 1,
-		/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/survival = 1
+		/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/survival = 1,
+		/obj/item/storage/mre = 1
 	)
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
 		/obj/item/organ/internal/cyberimp/eyes/hud/security,
@@ -833,7 +836,8 @@
 	backpack_contents = list(
 		/obj/item/storage/box/handcuffs = 1,
 		/obj/item/reagent_containers/hypospray/autoinjector/survival = 1,
-		/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m50 = 3
+		/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/m50 = 3,
+		/obj/item/storage/mre = 1
 	)
 	is_solgov_lieutenant = TRUE
 
@@ -1569,7 +1573,8 @@
 		/obj/item/storage/box/smoke_grenades = 1,
 		/obj/item/lighter/zippo = 1,
 		/obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette/cigar = 3,
-		/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/explorer = 1
+		/obj/item/clothing/mask/gas/explorer = 1,
+		/obj/item/storage/mre = 1
 	)
 
 	bio_chips = list(/obj/item/bio_chip/stealth)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/random/bluespace_tap_spawners.dm b/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/random/bluespace_tap_spawners.dm
index 5b214141b2d..f8908238a8a 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/random/bluespace_tap_spawners.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/effects/spawners/random/bluespace_tap_spawners.dm
@@ -280,7 +280,7 @@
 		/obj/item/food/dionaroast,
 		/obj/item/food/boiledslimecore,
 		/obj/item/food/burger/brain,
-		/obj/item/food/liquidfood,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood,
 		/obj/item/food/burger/ghost,
 		/obj/item/food/burger/hamborger,
 		/obj/item/food/burger/ppatty/rainbow,
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm
index d8d8c16c8f1..08352887903 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/kitchen.dm
@@ -156,6 +156,13 @@
 	flags = NONE
 	materials = list(MAT_PLASTIC = 2000)
 
+/obj/item/kitchen/utensil/pspoon/mre
+	name = "\improper MRE spoon"
+	desc = "A military-grade plastic spoon. Robust construction, thin end towards enemy."
+	icon_state = "pspoon_mre"
+	force = 10
+	attack_verb = list("attacked", "poked", "stabbed", "shanked")
+
 /obj/item/kitchen/utensil/spork
 	name = "spork"
 	desc = "It's a spork. Marvel at its innovative design."
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/ration_pack.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/ration_pack.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..53c247028bf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/ration_pack.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,195 @@
+
+
+/obj/item/storage/soviet_ration
+	name = "The People's Field Ration"
+	desc = "A compact USSP-produced field ration designed to feed a soldier in active combat for multiple days. Contains bars of ultra-condensed nutrition for maximum efficiency, \
+	making it both the lightest and most calorie-dense ration in the entire Orion Arm. The USSP Bureau of Food stamp on the side certifies it as edible.\
+	The USSP Bureau of Construction stamp on the other side certifies it as suitable to use as a building material."
+	icon_state = "ration_soviet"
+	can_hold = list(
+		/obj/item/food/rations,
+		/obj/item/reagent_containers/drinks/cans/sodawater,
+		/obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette,
+		/obj/item/storage/fancy/cigarettes,
+		/obj/item/storage/fancy/matches,
+		/obj/item/match
+	)
+
+/obj/item/storage/soviet_ration/populate_contents()
+	new /obj/item/food/rations/nutrient_prism(src)
+	new /obj/item/food/rations/nutrient_prism(src)
+	new /obj/item/food/rations/nutrient_prism(src)
+	new /obj/item/food/rations/nutrient_prism(src)
+	new /obj/item/reagent_containers/drinks/cans/sodawater(src)
+	new /obj/item/storage/fancy/cigarettes/cigpack_our_brand(src)
+	new /obj/item/storage/fancy/matches(src)
+
+#define MAIN_FOOD 1
+#define SIDE_FOOD 2
+#define SNACK_FOOD 3
+#define DESSERT_FOOD 4
+
+// Base type will randomly pick one of the menus.
+/obj/item/storage/mre
+	name = "Meal, Ready-to-Eat"
+	desc = "A compact SolGov-produced field ration designed to feed a soldier in active combat. Contains self-heating food packets that require no prior preperation. \
+	It meets all of the legal and technical requirements to be considered real food!"
+	icon_state = "ration_solgov"
+	storage_slots = 8
+	drop_sound = null
+	pickup_sound = null
+	can_hold = list(
+		/obj/item/food/rations,
+		/obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/beaker/waterbottle,
+		/obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette,
+		/obj/item/storage/fancy/cigarettes,
+		/obj/item/storage/fancy/matches,
+		/obj/item/match,
+		/obj/item/kitchen/utensil/pspoon/mre
+	)
+	/// Has anyone looked inside the MRE yet? Setting to TRUE changes the sprite and allows items to be added to the container.
+	var/opened = FALSE
+	///	Determines what set of food items will spawn in the MRE. Also alters the name and description of the MRE.
+	var/menu_option
+	/// Used when populating contents after doing get_menu_items().
+	var/main_food
+	/// Used when populating contents after doing get_menu_items().
+	var/side_food
+	/// Used when populating contents after doing get_menu_items().
+	var/snack_food
+	/// Used when populating contents after doing get_menu_items().
+	var/dessert_food
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/Initialize(mapload)
+	if(!menu_option)
+		menu_option = pick("Chicken & Cavatelli", "BBQ Pork & Rice", "Pepperoni Pizza & Cheese-Filled Crackers", "Sushi & Rice Onigiri", "Spaghetti & Meatballs", "Creamy Spinach Fettuccini", "Cheese & Veggie Omlette")
+	name =  "[name] ([menu_option])"
+	get_menu_items(menu_option)
+	. = ..()
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/show_to(mob/user as mob)
+	if(!opened)
+		opened = TRUE
+		icon_state = "ration_solgov_open"
+		playsound(loc, 'sound/items/poster_ripped.ogg', 50, TRUE, -5)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You tear open the packaging of [src].</span>")
+	..()
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/can_be_inserted(obj/item/I as obj, stop_messages = FALSE)
+	if(!opened)
+		to_chat(usr, "<span class='warning'>You need to open [src] before you can put things inside it.</span>")
+		return FALSE
+
+	return ..()
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/examine()
+	. = ..()
+	. += "<span class = 'notice'>This one contains the [menu_option] menu.</span>"
+	if(menu_option == "Cheese & Veggie Omlette")
+		// The Cheese & Veggie Omlette is widely considered to be the most vile, disgusting MRE menu in history.
+		. += "<span class = 'warning'>Looks like you'll be going hungry tonight...</span>"
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/examine_more(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	. += "The MRE is a lightweight, multi-component field ration used by the armed forces of the Trans-Solar Federation. The food is fortified with additional vitamins and nutrients, \
+and designed with a minimum shelf life of 10 years. It's not exactly the most appetising thing out there, how appealing the food is can vary a lot, but it'll refill your energy after a strenuous day's work."
+	. += ""
+	. += "In addition to being used in all branches of the TSF's armed forces, it is also distributed as food aid in disaster zones, and can be bought from surplus sales. \
+Frequently bought by preppers, explorers, and colonists heading out to the frontier."
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/populate_contents()
+	new main_food(src)
+	new side_food(src)
+	new snack_food(src)
+	new dessert_food(src)
+	new /obj/item/kitchen/utensil/pspoon/mre(src)
+	new /obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/beaker/waterbottle(src)
+	new /obj/item/storage/fancy/cigarettes/cigpack_solar_rays(src)
+	new /obj/item/storage/fancy/matches(src)
+
+/**
+  * Selects one of several MRE menus based on the menu_option of the MRE. 
+  *
+  * Arguments:
+  * * menu_item_list - Static list containing the food items associated with each MRE menu option.
+  * * main_food - Takes first food item from the list for use in populate_contents().
+  * * side_food - Takes second food item from the list for use in populate_contents().
+  * * snack_food - Takes third food item from the list for use in populate_contents().
+  * * dessert_food - Takes fourth food item from the list for use in populate_contents().
+  */
+/obj/item/storage/mre/proc/get_menu_items()
+	var/static/list/menu_item_list = list(
+		"Chicken & Cavatelli" = list(
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/chicken,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/cavatelli,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/trail_mix,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/brownie
+		),
+		"BBQ Pork & Rice" = list(
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/pork,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/rice,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/fighting_fuel,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/pancake
+		),
+		"Pepperoni Pizza & Cheese-Filled Crackers" = list(
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/pizza,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/cheese_crackers,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/trail_mix,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/smores
+		),
+		"Sushi & Rice Onigiri" = list(
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/sushi,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/onigiri,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/bun,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/spiced_apple
+		),
+		"Spaghetti & Meatballs" = list(
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/spaghetti,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/meatballs,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/peanut_crackers,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/flan
+		),
+		"Creamy Spinach Fettuccini" = list(
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/fettuccini,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/pretzel_nugget,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/fighting_fuel,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/pbj
+		),
+		// The Vomlette. The worst MRE in history.
+		"Cheese & Veggie Omlette" = list(
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/vomlette,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/cheese_crackers,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/bun,
+			/obj/item/food/rations/mre/granola
+		)
+	)
+	main_food = menu_item_list[menu_option][MAIN_FOOD]
+	side_food = menu_item_list[menu_option][SIDE_FOOD]
+	snack_food = menu_item_list[menu_option][SNACK_FOOD]
+	dessert_food = menu_item_list[menu_option][DESSERT_FOOD]
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/chicken
+	menu_option = "Chicken & Cavatelli"
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/pork
+	menu_option = "BBQ Pork & Rice"
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/pizza
+	menu_option = "Pepperoni Pizza & Cheese-Filled Crackers"
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/sushi
+	menu_option = "Sushi & Rice Onigiri"
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/spaghetti
+	menu_option = "Spaghetti & Meatballs"
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/fettuccini
+	menu_option = "Creamy Spinach Fettuccini"
+
+/obj/item/storage/mre/vomlette
+	menu_option = "Cheese & Veggie Omlette"
+
+#undef MAIN_FOOD
+#undef SIDE_FOOD
+#undef SNACK_FOOD
+#undef DESSERT_FOOD
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/misc_food.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/misc_food.dm
index 37aa5d5afbd..3e228086384 100644
--- a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/misc_food.dm
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/misc_food.dm
@@ -290,12 +290,3 @@
 		to_chat(user, SPAN_USERDANGER("You bite down on an un-popped kernel!"))
 		unpopped = max(0, unpopped-1)
 	..()
-
-/obj/item/food/liquidfood
-	name = "\improper LiquidFood ration"
-	desc = "A prepackaged grey slurry of all the essential nutrients for a spacefarer on the go. Should this be crunchy?"
-	icon_state = "liquidfood"
-	trash = /obj/item/trash/liquidfood
-	filling_color = "#A8A8A8"
-	bitesize = 4
-	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 20, "iron" = 3, "vitamin" = 2)
diff --git a/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/rations.dm b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/rations.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..fad88102da2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/modules/food_and_drinks/food/foods/rations.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,299 @@
+// MARK:	Standalone Rations
+/obj/item/food/rations
+	name = "arbitrary ration"
+	desc = "If you can see this, make an issue report on GitHub. Something went wrong!"
+	icon = 'icons/obj/food/rations.dmi'
+	icon_state = "liquidfood"
+	/// For rations with removable packaging.
+	var/opened = FALSE
+	/// Icon to swap to when the packaging is opened.
+	var/opened_icon = "liquidfood"
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/interact_with_atom(atom/target, mob/living/user, list/modifiers)
+	if(opened || !ishuman(target))
+		return ..()
+
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>[src] cannot be eaten without removing the packaging first!</span>")
+	return ITEM_INTERACT_COMPLETE
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/activate_self(mob/user)
+	if(..())
+		return
+
+	if(!opened)
+		opened = TRUE
+		update_icon(UPDATE_ICON_STATE)
+		playsound(loc, 'sound/items/poster_ripped.ogg', 50, TRUE, -5)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You tear open the packaging of [src].</span>")
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/update_icon_state()
+	icon_state = opened_icon
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
+	name = "\improper LiquidFood ration packet"
+	desc = "A prepackaged grey slurry containing all the essential vitamins, nutrients, and calories that a hungry spacefarer needs. Guaranteed to cause mental breakdowns after only 2 consecutive days of consumption."
+	consume_sound = 'sound/items/drink.ogg'
+	opened = TRUE
+	trash = /obj/item/trash/liquidfood
+	filling_color = "#A8A8A8"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 20, "iron" = 5, "vitamin" = 10)
+	tastes = list("chemicals" = 3, "mush" = 2, "artificial vanilla, struggling to reach your tastebuds" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood/examine_more(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	. += "LiquidFood rations were created by the startup UltraFood Solutions in response to a call by the Trans-Solar Federation's armed forces to develop an ultra high-performance combat ration for use by elite units."
+	. += ""
+	. += "Through tireless research, constant re-evaluation, and (some would say) dubious testing methodology, they successfully created what they pitched as the perfect ration: \
+	lightweight, compact, requiring no preperation, able to be consumed on the move, full of nutrition that is fully absorbed by all humanoid species, all while being cheap and easy to mass manufacture."
+	. += ""
+	. += "Unfortunately, the TSF's trials of the new ration revealed that it was almost universally loathed by anyone that consumed it. \
+	Whilst it was ultimately rejected, UltraFood simply turned around and started marketing to penny-pinching megacorporations that didn't care about that particular detail."
+	// Only show the snarky final part if you actually work for NT.
+	if(user.mind.special_role)
+		var/role = lowertext(user.mind.special_role)
+		if(!role == SPECIAL_ROLE_DEATHSQUAD && !role == ROLE_ERT)
+			return
+	. += ""
+	. += "Like the one <b>you</b> work for..."
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood/On_Consume(mob/M, mob/user)
+	if(prob(10))
+		M.visible_message(
+			SPAN_DANGER("[M] vomits on the floor profusely!"),
+			SPAN_DANGER("The vile taste of [src] overpowers you, and you empty your stomach onto the floor!"),
+			SPAN_DANGER("You hear someone vomiting all over the floor!")
+		)
+		M.fakevomit(no_text = 1)
+		M.adjust_nutrition(-rand(5, 10))
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/nutrient_prism
+	name = "type I survival bar"
+	desc = "The standard field ration for the USSP. An ultra-dense bar of compressed nutritional components and essential vitamins, known to be difficult to chew. \
+	It has a shelf life so long that it has not yet been demonstrated to exist."
+	icon_state = "nutrient_prism"
+	opened_icon = "nutrient_prism_open"
+	bitesize = 5	// It will take a while to get through this thing.
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 30, "vitamin" = 20)	// It's PURE, CONCENTRATED NUTRITION, COMRADE!
+	tastes = list("malt" = 3, "whey protien" = 2, "expired multivitamins" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/nutrient_prism/examine_more(mob/user)
+	. = ..()
+	. += "The Type I Survival Bar replaced the USSP's older ramshackle collection of canned rations in 2530, \
+	with the dual aim of reducing the carry mass and volume of its soldiers, and massively simplifying the food logistics involved with supplying its vast armies."
+	. += ""
+	. += "Weighing just 600 grams and small enough to fit into any pocket, it is a testement to the genius minds of the USSP's food scientists. \
+	It also takes forever to chew through it thanks to its sheer density and chewy texture, and the flavour is quite bland - with no menu variation. \
+	Rumors are abound that the Type II may finally be on the horizon, giving a glimmer of hope that something better will come along."
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/nutrient_prism/interact_with_atom(atom/target, mob/living/user, list/modifiers)
+	if(!ishuman(target))
+		return ..()
+
+	if(!opened)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class = 'warning'>[src] cannot be eaten without removing the packaging first!</span>")
+		return ITEM_INTERACT_COMPLETE
+
+	to_chat(user, "<span class = 'notice'>You start to bite into [src] and try to rip a small piece off.</span>")
+	if(!do_after_once(user, delay = 5 SECONDS, target = user))	// It's VERY VERY chewy. A few months of service and you shall have the most strong, chiseled jaw ever. Like the soldiers on propaganda posters have.
+		to_chat(user, "<span class = 'notice'>You give up on trying to bite through [src].</span>")
+		return ITEM_INTERACT_COMPLETE
+
+	to_chat(user, "<span class = 'notice'>You successfully manage to rip a small chunk out of [src].</span>")
+	return ..()
+
+// MARK:	MRE Mains
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/chicken
+	name = "fried chicken breast"
+	desc = "It's a little tough, but the taste is still fine."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "chicken"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 3, "vitamin" = 5, "protein" = 12, "salt" = 3)
+	tastes = list("chicken" = 3, "salt and spices" = 2)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/pork
+	name = "Boneless BBQ Pork"
+	desc = "Smokey, meaty, delicous. The sauce is a little dry."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "boneless_pork"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 3, "vitamin" = 5, "protein" = 12, "bbqsauce" = 10, "salt" = 3)
+	tastes = list("pork" = 2, "BBQ sauce" = 3, "salt" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/pizza
+	name = "pepperoni pizza square"
+	desc = "Unfortunately, you can go wrong with pizza."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "pizza_square"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 10, "protein" = 5, "tomatojuice" = 6)
+	tastes = list("cheese" = 2, "cardboard" = 3, "bread" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/sushi
+	name = "sushi bites"
+	desc = "Multiple bits of assorted sushi. The fish is cooked..."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "sushi_bites"
+	list_reagents = list("vitamin" = 4, "protein" = 8, "plantmatter" = 8)
+	tastes = list("rice" = 3, "fish" = 2, "egg" = 2, "seaweed" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/spaghetti
+	name = "spaghetti bolognese"
+	desc = "A mass of overcooked spaghetti in tomato purée."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "spaghetti_pouch"
+	list_reagents = list("vitamin" = 6, "plantmatter" = 12, "tomatojuice" = 6, "salt" = 3)
+	tastes = list("spaghetti" = 2, "tomato" = 3)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/fettuccini
+	name = "spinach fettuccini"
+	desc = "A mixture of pasta and spinach in a creamy sauce. Doesn't smell inviting."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "fettuccini_pouch"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 4, "vitamin" = 10, "plantmatter" = 12, "salt" = 3)
+	tastes = list("rubbery pasta" = 2, "earthy spinach" = 2, "an unsettling cream sauce" = 3, "herbs" = 1, "salt" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/vomlette
+	name = "cheese and vegetable omlette"
+	desc = "Also known as the \"Vomlette\". It doesn't look like an omelette, it doesn't taste like an omelette, and it sure as hell doesn't <b>smell</b> like an omelette! No redeeming qualities whatsoever."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "vomlette"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 10, "plantmatter" = 15)
+	tastes = list("very artificial cheese" = 3, "chemicals" = 2 , "artificial preservatives" = 1, "something resembling a vegetable" = 2)
+
+// MARK:	MRE Sides
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/cavatelli
+	name = "cavatelli pasta"
+	desc = "Lots of bits of cavatelli. Some of them are still hard and crunchy."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "pasta_pouch"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 5, "vitamin" = 3, "salt" = 3)
+	tastes = list("pasta" = 3, "salt" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/rice
+	name = "fried rice"
+	desc = "A portion of dry fried rice."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "rice_pouch"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 5, "plantmatter" = 5, "salt" = 1)
+	tastes = list("rice" = 3, "salt" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/cheese_crackers
+	name = "cheese crackers"
+	desc = "Crackers injected with imitation cheese product."
+	icon_state = "ration_packet"
+	opened_icon = "cheese_cracker"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 5, "plantmatter" = 5, "salt" = 3)
+	tastes = list("cracker" = 2, "artificial cheese" = 2, "salt" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/onigiri
+	name = "rice onigiri"
+	desc = "A ball of sticky white rice with a strip of seaweed wrapped around the base. This one is actually okay."
+	icon_state = "ration_packet"
+	opened_icon = "onigiri"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 3, "vitamin" = 3, "plantmatter" = 4)
+	tastes = list("rice" = 2, "sweetness" = 3, "seaweed" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/meatballs
+	name = "meatballs"
+	desc = "A collection of small meatballs. Some of them are charred."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "meatball_cluster"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 1, "vitamin" = 4, "protein" = 4)
+	tastes = list("meat" = 3)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/pretzel_nugget
+	name = "pretzel nuggets"
+	desc = "A collection of crunchy treats, flavoured with honey mustard and big salt crystals."
+	icon_state = "ration_packet"
+	opened_icon = "pretzel_nuggets"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 8, "plantmatter" = 1, "salt" = 5)
+	tastes = list("mustard" = 2, "tangy sweetness" = 2, "salt" = 2)
+
+// MARK:	MRE Snacks
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/peanut_crackers
+	name = "peanut butter crackers"
+	desc = "Crackers injected with peanut butter. The crackers are liable to crumble before you can get them to your mouth."
+	icon_state = "ration_packet"
+	opened_icon = "peanut_cracker"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 5, "peanutbutter" = 5, "salt" = 3)
+	tastes = list("peanut butter" = 3, "cracker" = 2, "salt" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/fighting_fuel	// Powerful ration bar, can also be found on its own.
+	name = "fighting fuel"
+	desc = "A nutritious, calorie-dense energy bar that is also found in the pre-emptive strike ration - manufactured by SolGov. Makes you want to scream <b>\"OORAH!\"</b>. \
+	People are known to save the label to affix it to various items."
+	icon_state = "fighting_fuel"
+	opened_icon = "fighting_fuel_open"
+	list_reagents = list("vitamin" = 13, "chocolate" = 5)
+	tastes = list("chocolate" = 2, "fruits and nuts" = 2, "<b>FREEDOM</b>" = 3)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/bun
+	name = "cinnamon bun"
+	desc = "Despite alledgedly being a bun, it's more like cake. Contains so much sugar that your teeth are getting cavities just from looking at this thing."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "cinnamon_bun"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 5, "sugar" = 15)
+	tastes = list("overwhelming sweetness" = 3, "cinnamon" = 2, "cake" = 3, "bread" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/trail_mix
+	name = "recovery trail mix"
+	desc = "A healthy mix of dried fruit and nuts, helps keep hunger at bay."
+	icon_state = "ration_packet"
+	opened_icon = "trail_mix"
+	list_reagents = list("vitamin" = 6)
+	tastes = list("fruits" = 2, "nuts" = 2)
+
+// MARK:	MRE Desserts
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/brownie
+	name = "chocolate brownie"
+	desc = "The flavour is so good, you don't really mind that it's dry and crumbly."
+	icon_state = "ration_packet"
+	opened_icon = "brownie"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 6, "chocolate" = 5, "sugar" = 3)
+	tastes = list("chocolate" = 3, "sweetness" = 2)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/flan
+	name = "honey flan"
+	desc = "A sweet dessert made from condensed milk, caramel sauce, and honey. This jackpot item has high value in ration trading."
+	icon_state = "ration_packet"
+	opened_icon = "flan"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 5, "honey" = 2, "cream" = 2, "milk" = 2, "sugar" = 3)
+	tastes = list("honey" = 3, "caramel" = 2, "sweetness" = 2)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/pbj
+	name = "peanut butter & jelly cracker"
+	desc = "A large cracker filled with a PB&J mix. Takes the edge off."
+	icon_state = "ration_packet"
+	opened_icon = "pbj_cracker"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 6, "peanutbutter" = 3, "cherryjelly" = 3, "sugar" = 2)
+	tastes = list("peanut butter" = 2, "jelly" = 2, "cracker" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/spiced_apple
+	name = "spiced apple"
+	desc = "An apple, sliced into sections, drenched in a spiced cinnamon sauce."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "spiced_apple"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 6, "sugar" = 4)
+	tastes = list("cinnamon" = 2, "apple" = 2, "spices" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/smores
+	name = "military-grade s'mores bar"
+	desc = "A bunch of marshmallows and chocolate bits stuck together with sticky granola. Surprisingly tastes better than any s'mores bar you can find in stores."
+	icon_state = "ration_bar"
+	opened_icon = "smores"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 6, "chocolate" = 3, "sugar" = 8)
+	tastes = list("chocolate" = 2, "marshmallow" = 2, "sweet sticky granola" = 3)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/pancake
+	name = "maple syrup pancake"
+	desc = "A pancake fortified with maple syrup and butter. A wonder of modern food technology."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "pancake"
+	list_reagents = list("nutriment" = 5, "sugar" = 12)
+	tastes = list("pancake" = 2, "maple syrup" = 3, "butter" = 1)
+
+/obj/item/food/rations/mre/granola
+	name = "blueberry granola"
+	desc = "Blueberry granola suspended in milk. It's less bad than it sounds."
+	icon_state = "ration_pouch"
+	opened_icon = "granola_drink"
+	list_reagents = list("vitamin" = 3, "milk" = 5, "sugar" = 5)
+	tastes = list("blueberry" = 3, "granola" = 2, "milk" = 3)
diff --git a/code/modules/response_team/ert_outfits.dm b/code/modules/response_team/ert_outfits.dm
index 11b3ef0e3c1..a058aff0189 100644
--- a/code/modules/response_team/ert_outfits.dm
+++ b/code/modules/response_team/ert_outfits.dm
@@ -60,7 +60,8 @@
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/ert/command = 1,
 		/obj/item/restraints/handcuffs = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/mindshield = 1,
-		/obj/item/flashlight = 1
+		/obj/item/flashlight = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/response_team/commander/red
@@ -76,7 +77,8 @@
 		/obj/item/door_remote/omni = 1,
 		/obj/item/restraints/handcuffs = 1,
 		/obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots = 1,
-		/obj/item/storage/box/mindshield = 1
+		/obj/item/storage/box/mindshield = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -104,7 +106,8 @@
 		/obj/item/camera_bug/ert = 1,
 		/obj/item/door_remote/omni = 1,
 		/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/enforcer/lethal = 2,
-		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/blueshield/pdw9 = 1
+		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/blueshield/pdw9 = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -145,7 +148,8 @@
 		/obj/item/clothing/head/helmet/ert/security = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/zipties = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/teargas = 1,
-		/obj/item/flashlight/seclite = 1
+		/obj/item/flashlight/seclite = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/response_team/security/red
@@ -161,7 +165,8 @@
 		/obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/handcuffs = 1,
 		/obj/item/grenade/flashbang = 2,
-		/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/laser/ert = 2
+		/obj/item/ammo_box/magazine/laser/ert = 2,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -191,7 +196,8 @@
 		/obj/item/storage/box/flashbangs = 1,
 		/obj/item/whetstone = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/breaching = 1,
-		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/nuclear = 1
+		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/nuclear = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -236,7 +242,8 @@
 		/obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/fifty = 1,
 		/obj/item/flashlight = 1,
 		/obj/item/rpd = 1,
-		/obj/item/storage/bag/construction = 1
+		/obj/item/storage/bag/construction = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -259,7 +266,8 @@
 		/obj/item/rcd_ammo = 3,
 		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun = 1,
 		/obj/item/rpd/bluespace = 1,
-		/obj/item/storage/bag/construction = 1
+		/obj/item/storage/bag/construction = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -288,7 +296,8 @@
 		/obj/item/rcd_ammo/large = 3,
 		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/blueshield/pdw9 = 1,
 		/obj/item/rpd/bluespace = 1,
-		/obj/item/storage/bag/construction = 1
+		/obj/item/storage/bag/construction = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -335,7 +344,8 @@
 		/obj/item/roller/holo = 1,
 		/obj/item/flashlight = 1,
 		/obj/item/handheld_defibrillator = 1,
-		/obj/item/soap/nanotrasen = 1
+		/obj/item/soap/nanotrasen = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/response_team/medic/red
@@ -357,7 +367,8 @@
 		/obj/item/handheld_defibrillator = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/ert_red = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/patch_pack/ert = 1,
-		/obj/item/soap/nanotrasen = 1
+		/obj/item/soap/nanotrasen = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -389,7 +400,8 @@
 		/obj/item/storage/box/autoinjectors = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/ert_gamma = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/pill_bottle/patch_pack/ert/gamma = 1,
-		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/blueshield/pdw9 = 1
+		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/blueshield/pdw9 = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -424,7 +436,8 @@
 	backpack_contents = list(
 		/obj/item/storage/box/zipties = 1,
 		/obj/item/flashlight/seclite = 1,
-		/obj/item/storage/bible = 1
+		/obj/item/storage/bible = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/response_team/paranormal/pre_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
@@ -450,7 +463,8 @@
 		/obj/item/clothing/shoes/magboots = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/zipties = 1,
 		/obj/item/flashlight/seclite = 1,
-		/obj/item/storage/bible = 1
+		/obj/item/storage/bible = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -477,6 +491,7 @@
 		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/nuclear = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/bible = 1,
 		/obj/item/grenade/frag/holy = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
@@ -509,7 +524,8 @@
 		/obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade/antiweed = 2,
 		/obj/item/push_broom = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/lights/mixed = 1,
-		/obj/item/melee/flyswatter = 1
+		/obj/item/melee/flyswatter = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 /datum/outfit/job/response_team/janitorial/post_equip(mob/living/carbon/human/H, visualsOnly = FALSE)
@@ -561,7 +577,8 @@
 		/obj/item/grenade/clusterbuster/cleaner = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/lights/mixed = 1,
 		/obj/item/push_broom = 1,
-		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/nuclear = 1
+		/obj/item/gun/energy/gun/nuclear = 1,
+		/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood
 	)
 
 	cybernetic_implants = list(
diff --git a/code/modules/supply/supply_packs/pack_organic.dm b/code/modules/supply/supply_packs/pack_organic.dm
index 2e5a52f6adb..2fb5053b43e 100644
--- a/code/modules/supply/supply_packs/pack_organic.dm
+++ b/code/modules/supply/supply_packs/pack_organic.dm
@@ -25,6 +25,17 @@
 	containername = "food crate"
 	announce_beacons = list("Kitchen" = list("Kitchen"))
 
+/datum/supply_packs/organic/liquid_food
+	name = "LiquidFood Ration Crate"
+	contains = list(/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood,
+					/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood,
+					/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood,
+					/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood,
+					/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood,
+					/obj/item/food/rations/liquidfood)
+	cost = 500
+	containername = "Ration crate"
+
 /datum/supply_packs/organic/pizza
 	name = "Pizza Crate"
 	contains = list(/obj/item/pizzabox/margherita,
diff --git a/icons/obj/food/rations.dmi b/icons/obj/food/rations.dmi
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..9f23e5e6387
Binary files /dev/null and b/icons/obj/food/rations.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/kitchen.dmi b/icons/obj/kitchen.dmi
index 52245571df9..83bcc974d4d 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/kitchen.dmi and b/icons/obj/kitchen.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/storage.dmi b/icons/obj/storage.dmi
index fc22b608210..a8d6f4e3287 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/storage.dmi and b/icons/obj/storage.dmi differ
diff --git a/paradise.dme b/paradise.dme
index aed30e34b33..09011c95d4e 100644
--- a/paradise.dme
+++ b/paradise.dme
@@ -1515,6 +1515,7 @@
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\storage\boxes.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\storage\briefcase.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\storage\lockbox.dm"
+#include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\storage\ration_pack.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\storage\secure.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\storage\toolbox.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\items\weapons\storage\uplink_kits.dm"
@@ -2343,6 +2344,7 @@
 #include "code\modules\food_and_drinks\food\foods\misc_food.dm"
 #include "code\modules\food_and_drinks\food\foods\pasta.dm"
 #include "code\modules\food_and_drinks\food\foods\pizza.dm"
+#include "code\modules\food_and_drinks\food\foods\rations.dm"
 #include "code\modules\food_and_drinks\food\foods\sandwiches.dm"
 #include "code\modules\food_and_drinks\food\foods\seafood.dm"
 #include "code\modules\food_and_drinks\food\foods\side_dishes.dm"