diff --git a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
index 8be56acbf3..ef15cfb26f 100644
--- a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
+++ b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
@@ -297,7 +297,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/storage/part_replacer
 	name = "rapid part exchange device"
-	desc = "Special mechanical module made to store, sort, and apply standard machine parts."
+	desc = "A special mechanical module made to store, sort, and apply standard machine parts."
 	icon_state = "RPED"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_HUGE
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts)
@@ -311,10 +311,11 @@
 	max_storage_space = 100
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/device.ogg'
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/device.ogg'
+	var/panel_req = TRUE
 
 /obj/item/weapon/storage/part_replacer/adv
 	name = "advanced rapid part exchange device"
-	desc = "Special mechanical module made to store, sort, and apply standard machine parts.  This one has a greatly upgraded storage capacity"
+	desc = "A special mechanical module made to store, sort, and apply standard machine parts.  This one has a greatly upgraded storage capacity."
 	icon_state = "RPED"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_HUGE
 	can_hold = list(/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts)
@@ -327,6 +328,31 @@
 	max_w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL
 	max_storage_space = 400
 
+/obj/item/weapon/storage/part_replacer/adv/discount_bluespace
+	name = "discount bluespace rapid part exchange device"
+	desc = "A special mechanical module made to store, sort, and apply standard machine parts.  This one has a further increased storage capacity, \
+	and the ability to work on machines with closed maintenance panels."
+	storage_slots = 400
+	max_storage_space = 800
+	panel_req = FALSE
+
+/obj/item/weapon/storage/part_replacer/drop_contents() // hacky-feeling tier-based drop system
+	hide_from(usr)
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+	var/lowest_rating = INFINITY // We want the lowest-part tier rating in the RPED so we only drop the lowest-tier parts.
+	/*
+	* Why not just use the stock part's rating variable?
+	* Future-proofing for a potential future where stock parts aren't the only thing that can fit in an RPED.
+	* see: /tg/ and /vg/'s RPEDs fitting power cells, beakers, etc.
+	*/
+	for(var/obj/item/B in contents)
+		if(B.rped_rating() < lowest_rating)
+			lowest_rating = B.rped_rating()
+	for(var/obj/item/B in contents)
+		if(B.rped_rating() > lowest_rating)
+			continue
+		remove_from_storage(B, T)
+	
 /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts
 	name = "stock part"
 	desc = "What?"
@@ -342,6 +368,9 @@
 	src.pixel_y = rand(-5.0, 5)
 	..()
 
+/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/get_rating()
+	return rating
+
 //Rank 1
 
 /obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/console_screen
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm b/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
index fe656d9e4a..a96ef4ed0a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/machinery.dm
@@ -327,7 +327,10 @@ Class Procs:
 		return 0
 	if(!component_parts)
 		return 0
-	if(panel_open)
+	to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Following parts detected in [src]:</span>")
+	for(var/obj/item/C in component_parts)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>    [C.name]</span>")
+	if(panel_open || !R.panel_req)
 		var/obj/item/weapon/circuitboard/CB = circuit
 		var/P
 		for(var/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/A in component_parts)
@@ -347,10 +350,6 @@ Class Procs:
 						break
 			update_icon()
 			RefreshParts()
-	else
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Following parts detected in the machine:</span>")
-		for(var/var/obj/item/C in component_parts) //var/var/obj/item/C?
-			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>    [C.name]</span>")
 	return 1
 
 // Default behavior for wrenching down machines.  Supports both delay and instant modes.
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items.dm b/code/game/objects/items.dm
index e90cf3aaea..6da2255e1b 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items.dm
@@ -942,3 +942,12 @@ modules/mob/living/carbon/human/life.dm if you die, you will be zoomed out.
 
 /obj/item/proc/openTip(location, control, params, user)
 	openToolTip(user, src, params, title = name, content = desc)
+
+// These procs are for RPEDs and part ratings. The concept for this was borrowed from /vg/station.
+// Gets the rating of the item, used in stuff like machine construction.
+/obj/item/proc/get_rating()
+	return FALSE
+
+// Like the above, but used for RPED sorting of parts.
+/obj/item/proc/rped_rating()
+	return get_rating()
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diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/storage.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/storage.dm
index 4759b06667..64de9b68a2 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/storage.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/storage/storage.dm
@@ -523,9 +523,11 @@
 
 	if(((!(ishuman(usr) || isrobot(usr))) && (src.loc != usr)) || usr.stat || usr.restrained())
 		return
+	drop_contents()
 
-	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
+/obj/item/weapon/storage/proc/drop_contents() // why is this a proc? literally just for RPEDs
 	hide_from(usr)
+	var/turf/T = get_turf(src)
 	for(var/obj/item/I in contents)
 		remove_from_storage(I, T)
 
diff --git a/code/modules/research/destructive_analyzer.dm b/code/modules/research/destructive_analyzer.dm
index 78d8f9d323..005c0f07d1 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/destructive_analyzer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/destructive_analyzer.dm
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ Note: Must be placed within 3 tiles of the R&D Console
 	use_power = USE_POWER_IDLE
 	idle_power_usage = 30
 	active_power_usage = 2500
+	var/rped_recycler_ready = TRUE
 
 /obj/machinery/r_n_d/destructive_analyzer/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
@@ -22,7 +23,7 @@ Note: Must be placed within 3 tiles of the R&D Console
 
 /obj/machinery/r_n_d/destructive_analyzer/RefreshParts()
 	var/T = 0
-	for(var/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/S in src)
+	for(var/obj/item/weapon/stock_parts/S in component_parts)
 		T += S.rating
 	decon_mod = T * 0.1
 
@@ -76,3 +77,44 @@ Note: Must be placed within 3 tiles of the R&D Console
 			busy = 0
 		return 1
 	return
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/destructive_analyzer/MouseDrop_T(atom/dropping, mob/living/user)
+	if(istype(dropping, /obj/item/weapon/storage/part_replacer))
+		var/obj/item/weapon/storage/part_replacer/replacer = dropping
+		replacer.hide_from(user)
+		if(!linked_console)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src] must be linked to an R&D console first.</span>")
+			return 0
+		if(!linked_console.linked_lathe)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Link a protolathe to [src]'s R&D console first.</span>")
+			return 0
+		if(!rped_recycler_ready)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>\The [src]'s stock parts recycler isn't ready yet.</span>")
+			return 0
+		var/obj/machinery/r_n_d/protolathe/lathe_to_fill = linked_console.linked_lathe
+		var/lowest_rating = INFINITY // We want the lowest-part tier rating in the RPED so we only recycle the lowest-tier parts.
+		for(var/obj/item/B in replacer.contents)
+			if(B.rped_rating() < lowest_rating)
+				lowest_rating = B.rped_rating()
+		if(lowest_rating == INFINITY)
+			to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Mass part deconstruction attempt canceled - no valid parts for recycling detected.</span>")
+			return 0
+		for(var/obj/item/B in replacer.contents)
+			if(B.rped_rating() > lowest_rating)
+				continue
+			if(lathe_to_fill && B.matter) // Sending salvaged materials to the lathe...
+				for(var/t in B.matter)
+					if(t in lathe_to_fill.materials)
+						lathe_to_fill.materials[t] += B.matter[t] * src.decon_mod
+			qdel(B)
+		playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/machines/click.ogg', 50, 1)
+		rped_recycler_ready = FALSE
+		addtimer(CALLBACK(src, .proc/rped_ready), 5 SECONDS)
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You deconstruct all the parts of rating [lowest_rating] in [replacer] with [src].</span>")
+		return 1
+	else
+		..()
+
+/obj/machinery/r_n_d/destructive_analyzer/proc/rped_ready()
+	rped_recycler_ready = TRUE
+	playsound(get_turf(src), 'sound/machines/chime.ogg', 50, 1)
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