diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/job.dm b/code/__DEFINES/job.dm
index d72628e2cb7..349d1b246be 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/job.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/job.dm
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
 #define JOB_CLOWN				(1<<11)
 #define JOB_MIME				(1<<12)
 #define JOB_CIVILIAN			(1<<13)
-
+#define JOB_EXPLORER			(1<<14)
 
 #define JOBCAT_KARMA				(1<<3)
 
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/job.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/job.dm
index a30799f08b9..d5c5089c8af 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/job.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/job.dm
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@
 
 	var/disabilities_allowed = 1
 	var/transfer_allowed = TRUE // If false, ID computer will always discourage transfers to this job, even if player is eligible
+	var/hidden_from_job_prefs = FALSE // if true, job preferences screen never shows this job.
 
 	var/admin_only = 0
 	var/spawn_ert = 0
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/job/support.dm b/code/game/jobs/job/support.dm
index d0064300b62..f2b8cf31671 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/job/support.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/job/support.dm
@@ -450,3 +450,24 @@
 		/obj/item/storage/box/lip_stick = 1,
 		/obj/item/storage/box/barber = 1
 	)
+
+/datum/job/explorer
+	title = "Explorer"
+	flag = JOB_EXPLORER
+	department_flag = JOBCAT_SUPPORT
+	total_positions = 0
+	spawn_positions = 0
+	supervisors = "the head of personnel"
+	selection_color = "#dddddd"
+	access = list(ACCESS_MAINT_TUNNELS, ACCESS_GATEWAY, ACCESS_EVA, ACCESS_EXTERNAL_AIRLOCKS)
+	minimal_access = list(ACCESS_MAINT_TUNNELS, ACCESS_GATEWAY, ACCESS_EVA, ACCESS_EXTERNAL_AIRLOCKS)
+	outfit = /datum/outfit/job/explorer
+	hidden_from_job_prefs = TRUE
+
+/datum/outfit/job/explorer
+	// This outfit is never used, because there are no slots for this job.
+	// To get it, you have to go to the HOP and ask for a transfer to it.
+	name = "Explorer"
+	jobtype = /datum/job/explorer
+	uniform = /obj/item/clothing/under/color/random
+	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/black
diff --git a/code/game/jobs/jobs.dm b/code/game/jobs/jobs.dm
index 8ff6b58e5c4..81cc54aa3c3 100644
--- a/code/game/jobs/jobs.dm
+++ b/code/game/jobs/jobs.dm
@@ -58,7 +58,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(support_positions, list(
 	"Barber",
 	"Magistrate",
 	"Nanotrasen Representative",
-	"Blueshield"
+	"Blueshield",
+	"Explorer"
 ))
 
 GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(supply_positions, list(
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/card.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/card.dm
index 40005f8fd12..978ba25b8d3 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/card.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/card.dm
@@ -25,7 +25,8 @@ GLOBAL_VAR_INIT(time_last_changed_position, 0)
 		/datum/job/ntnavyofficer,
 		/datum/job/ntspecops,
 		/datum/job/civilian,
-		/datum/job/syndicateofficer
+		/datum/job/syndicateofficer,
+		/datum/job/explorer // blacklisted so that HOPs don't try prioritizing it, then wonder why that doesn't work
 	)
 	// Jobs that appear in the list, and you can prioritize, but not open/close slots for
 	var/list/blacklisted_partial = list(
diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference/preferences.dm b/code/modules/client/preference/preferences.dm
index 569ecd3e3ff..7b3133c0103 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference/preferences.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference/preferences.dm
@@ -624,6 +624,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(special_role_times, list( //minimum age (in days) for accounts
 		if(job.admin_only)
 			continue
 
+		if(job.hidden_from_job_prefs)
+			continue
+
 		index += 1
 		if((index >= limit) || (job.title in splitJobs))
 			if((index < limit) && (lastJob != null))
diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/command/card.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/command/card.dm
index 9067a345d4e..b85fb710e38 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/command/card.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/command/card.dm
@@ -35,7 +35,8 @@
 		/datum/job/ntnavyofficer,
 		/datum/job/ntspecops,
 		/datum/job/civilian,
-		/datum/job/syndicateofficer
+		/datum/job/syndicateofficer,
+		/datum/job/explorer // blacklisted so that HOPs don't try prioritizing it, then wonder why that doesn't work
 	)
 
 	//The scaling factor of max total positions in relation to the total amount of people on board the station in %
diff --git a/icons/mob/hud.dmi b/icons/mob/hud.dmi
index bbe41ddbe22..df6b8f4de1f 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/hud.dmi and b/icons/mob/hud.dmi differ