diff --git a/code/datums/supplypacks/misc_vr.dm b/code/datums/supplypacks/misc_vr.dm
index 27de833ba8a..94f23fb61c1 100644
--- a/code/datums/supplypacks/misc_vr.dm
+++ b/code/datums/supplypacks/misc_vr.dm
@@ -95,4 +95,19 @@
 				  access_eva,
 				  access_explorer,
 				  access_pilot)
+	one_access = TRUE
+
+/datum/supply_pack/randomised/misc/explorer_shield
+	name = "Explorer shield"
+	num_contained = 2
+	contains = list(
+			/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/explorer,
+			/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/explorer/purple
+			)
+	cost = 75
+	containertype = /obj/structure/closet/crate/secure/gear
+	containername = "exploration shield crate"
+	access = list(access_explorer,
+				  access_eva,
+				  access_pilot)
 	one_access = TRUE
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields_vr.dm
index ceab877d4ae..5be1544d2e8 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/shields_vr.dm
@@ -18,4 +18,69 @@
 	item_icons = list(slot_l_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/lefthand_melee_vr.dmi', slot_r_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/righthand_melee_vr.dmi', slot_back_str = 'icons/vore/custom_items_vr.dmi', slot_wear_suit_str = 'icons/vore/custom_items_vr.dmi')
 	attack_verb = list("shoved", "bashed")
 	var/cooldown = 0 //shield bash cooldown. based on world.time
-	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/melee/fluffstuff/wolfgirlsword)
\ No newline at end of file
+	allowed = list(/obj/item/weapon/melee/fluffstuff/wolfgirlsword)
+
+
+/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/explorer
+	name = "green explorer shield"
+	desc = "A shield issued to exploration teams to help protect them when advancing into the unknown. It is lighter and cheaper but less protective than some of its counterparts. It has a flashlight straight in the middle to help draw attention."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons_vr.dmi'
+	icon_state = "explorer_shield"
+	item_icons = list(
+		slot_l_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/lefthand_melee_vr.dmi',
+		slot_r_hand_str = 'icons/mob/items/righthand_melee_vr.dmi'
+	)
+	base_block_chance = 40
+	slot_flags = SLOT_BACK
+	var/brightness_on
+	brightness_on = 4
+	var/on = 0
+	var/light_applied
+	//var/light_overlay
+
+//POURPEL WHY U NO COVER
+
+/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/explorer/attack_self(mob/user)
+	if(brightness_on)
+		if(!isturf(user.loc))
+			to_chat(user, "You cannot turn the light on while in this [user.loc]")
+			return
+		on = !on
+		to_chat(user, "You [on ? "enable" : "disable"] the shield light.")
+		update_flashlight(user)
+
+		if(istype(user,/mob/living/carbon/human))
+			var/mob/living/carbon/human/H = user
+			H.update_inv_l_hand()
+			H.update_inv_r_hand()
+	else
+		return ..(user)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/explorer/proc/update_flashlight(var/mob/user = null)
+	if(on && !light_applied)
+		set_light(brightness_on)
+		light_applied = 1
+	else if(!on && light_applied)
+		set_light(0)
+		light_applied = 0
+	update_icon(user)
+	user.update_action_buttons()
+	light = !light
+	playsound(src, 'sound/weapons/empty.ogg', 15, 1, -3)
+
+/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/explorer/update_icon()
+	if(on)
+		icon_state = "explorer_shield_lighted"
+	else
+		icon_state = "explorer_shield"
+
+/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/explorer/purple
+	name = "purple explorer shield"
+	desc = "A shield issued to exploration teams to help protect them when advancing into the unknown. It is lighter and cheaper but less protective than some of its counterparts. It has a flashlight straight in the middle to help draw attention. This one is POURPEL"
+	icon_state = "explorer_shield_P"
+
+/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/explorer/purple/update_icon()
+	if(on)
+		icon_state = "explorer_shield_P_lighted"
+	else
+		icon_state = "explorer_shield_P"
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/random/misc_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/random/misc_vr.dm
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..d8c3df7af0f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/code/game/objects/random/misc_vr.dm
@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+//This file is for VR only
+
+/obj/random/explorer_shield
+	name = "random explorer shield"
+	desc = "This is a random shield for the explorer lockers."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/weapons_vr.dmi'
+	icon_state = "explorer_shield"
+
+/obj/random/explorer_shield/item_to_spawn()
+	return pick(/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/explorer,
+				/obj/item/weapon/shield/riot/explorer/purple)
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/misc_vr.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/misc_vr.dm
index fb74ae2e072..251183b6e93 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/misc_vr.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/misc_vr.dm
@@ -177,6 +177,7 @@
 		/obj/item/weapon/material/knife/machete/deluxe,
 		/obj/item/weapon/gun/energy/locked/frontier/carbine,
 		/obj/item/clothing/accessory/holster/machete,
+		/obj/random/explorer_shield,
 		/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/liquidfood,
 		/obj/item/weapon/reagent_containers/food/snacks/liquidprotein,
 		/obj/item/device/cataloguer/compact/pathfinder)
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/lefthand_melee_vr.dmi b/icons/mob/items/lefthand_melee_vr.dmi
index dd43d4a5031..69ff6b66108 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/lefthand_melee_vr.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/lefthand_melee_vr.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/mob/items/righthand_melee_vr.dmi b/icons/mob/items/righthand_melee_vr.dmi
index 399c1d902d6..655dbc371d6 100644
Binary files a/icons/mob/items/righthand_melee_vr.dmi and b/icons/mob/items/righthand_melee_vr.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/weapons_vr.dmi b/icons/obj/weapons_vr.dmi
index 96ecf1e99ea..aa67af73261 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/weapons_vr.dmi and b/icons/obj/weapons_vr.dmi differ
diff --git a/vorestation.dme b/vorestation.dme
index adece1b480c..293a1dd571f 100644
--- a/vorestation.dme
+++ b/vorestation.dme
@@ -1336,6 +1336,7 @@
 #include "code\game\objects\random\maintenance.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\random\mapping.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\random\misc.dm"
+#include "code\game\objects\random\misc_vr.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\random\mob.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\random\mob_vr.dm"
 #include "code\game\objects\random\spacesuits.dm"