diff --git a/code/modules/research/tg/designs/illegal_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/tg/designs/illegal_designs.dm
index 547144f38a..2a6e6e0364 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/tg/designs/illegal_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/tg/designs/illegal_designs.dm
@@ -26,6 +26,20 @@
 	)
 	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENT_BITFLAG_SCIENCE
 
+/datum/design_techweb/clerical
+	name = "clerical equipment kit"
+	desc = "A kit of clerical equipment with a pen and stamp that can change appearance and color."
+	id = "clerical"
+	// req_tech = list(TECH_ILLEGAL = 2)
+	build_type = PROTOLATHE
+	materials = list(MAT_STEEL = 500)
+	build_path = /obj/item/storage/box/syndie_kit/clerical
+	category = list(
+		RND_CATEGORY_HACKED,
+		RND_CATEGORY_EQUIPMENT + RND_SUBCATEGORY_EQUIPMENT_MISC
+	)
+	departmental_flags = DEPARTMENT_BITFLAG_SCIENCE
+
 /datum/design_techweb/bodysnatcher
 	name = "Body Snatcher"
 	id = "bodysnatcher"
diff --git a/code/modules/research/tg/techwebs/nodes/research_nodes.dm b/code/modules/research/tg/techwebs/nodes/research_nodes.dm
index 0d964dcb7c..512c0a5845 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/tg/techwebs/nodes/research_nodes.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/tg/techwebs/nodes/research_nodes.dm
@@ -68,6 +68,7 @@
 		"beacon",
 		"beacon_locator",
 		"chameleon",
+		"clerical",
 		"shelter_capsule",
 		"shelter_capsule_luxury",
 		"shelter_capsule_recroom",