diff --git a/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/eocs/inventor.json b/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/eocs/inventor.json
index d9d59abe44c2e..7a1d06bb8a64e 100644
--- a/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/eocs/inventor.json
+++ b/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/eocs/inventor.json
@@ -58,6 +58,7 @@
           "binary_sword",
           "bio_launcher",
           "bio_warhead",
+          "portable_dark_age",
           "trinket_damage",
           "trinket_range",
           "trinket_sound",
diff --git a/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/items/inventor/explosive.json b/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/items/inventor/explosive.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000000..239f4bbcc323c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/items/inventor/explosive.json
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+[
+  {
+    "id": "portable_dark_age",
+    "type": "TOOL",
+    "category": "weapons",
+    "name": { "str": "portable dark age" },
+    "description": "In this device the Mad Genius creates an extremely strong magnetic field.  Then in the next step of its creation they split that field in two in such a way it is perpetually trying to reconnect.  When activated the timer counts down til the moment the two fields reconnect.  Upon reconnection, energy is released in the form of EMP.",
+    "weight": "400 g",
+    "volume": "200 ml",
+    "price": "600 USD",
+    "price_postapoc": "300 USD",
+    "to_hit": -1,
+    "material": [ "steel", "plastic" ],
+    "symbol": "0",
+    "explode_in_fire": false,
+    "color": "light_gray",
+    "use_action": {
+      "need_wielding": true,
+      "target": "portable_dark_age_apct",
+      "msg": "You activate the portable dark age.",
+      "target_timer": "50 seconds",
+      "menu_text": "Activate bomb",
+      "type": "transform"
+    },
+    "flags": [ "RADIO_MODABLE", "RADIO_INVOKE_PROC", "BOMB", "GRENADE", "WATER_BREAK" ],
+    "melee_damage": { "bash": 2 }
+  },
+  {
+    "id": "portable_dark_age_apct",
+    "type": "TOOL",
+    "category": "weapons",
+    "name": { "str": "active EMP bomb" },
+    "description": "The Portable Dark Age™ is now active and will soon end all electronic devices in range.  Prepare yourself for a life without mp3s and cell phones, at least in the closest 60 meters.",
+    "weight": "400 g",
+    "volume": "200 ml",
+    "price": "0 cent",
+    "price_postapoc": "0 cent",
+    "to_hit": -1,
+    "material": [ "steel", "plastic" ],
+    "symbol": "*",
+    "explode_in_fire": false,
+    "color": "light_gray",
+    "use_action": { "type": "message", "message": "You've already activated the %s, try throwing it instead.", "name": "Summon Dark Age" },
+    "countdown_action": { "type": "explosion", "draw_explosion_radius": 60, "draw_explosion_color": "light_blue", "emp_blast_radius": 60 },
+    "flags": [ "TRADER_AVOID", "WATER_BREAK" ],
+    "melee_damage": { "bash": 2 }
+  }
+]
diff --git a/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/recipes/inventor/explosive.json b/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/recipes/inventor/explosive.json
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000000..6f4da4ae8681e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/data/mods/Xedra_Evolved/recipes/inventor/explosive.json
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+[
+  {
+    "type": "recipe",
+    "activity_level": "LIGHT_EXERCISE",
+    "result": "portable_dark_age",
+    "using": [ [ "welding_standard", 10 ] ],
+    "qualities": [ { "id": "SAW_M", "level": 2 }, { "id": "SAW_M_FINE", "level": 1 }, { "id": "GRIND", "level": 1 } ],
+    "proficiencies": [
+      { "proficiency": "prof_metalworking", "time_multiplier": 3, "skill_penalty": 0 },
+      { "proficiency": "prof_welding_basic", "time_multiplier": 3, "skill_penalty": 0 },
+      { "proficiency": "prof_welding", "time_multiplier": 2, "skill_penalty": 0 },
+      { "proficiency": "prof_plasticworking", "time_multiplier": 2, "skill_penalty": 0 }
+    ],
+    "components": [
+      [ [ "cable", 3 ] ],
+      [ [ "scrap_aluminum", 5 ] ],
+      [ [ "e_scrap", 2 ] ],
+      [ [ "power_supply", 4 ] ],
+      [ [ "magnetron", 4 ] ],
+      [ [ "inventor_medium_cell", 1 ] ]
+    ],
+    "time": "7 h",
+    "skill_used": "deduction",
+    "difficulty": 5,
+    "skills_required": [ "electronics", 3 ],
+    "flags": [ "SECRET" ],
+    "category": "CC_XEDRA",
+    "subcategory": "CSC_XEDRA_WEAPONS"
+  }
+]