diff --git a/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/command/comm.dm b/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/command/comm.dm
index ab5c4d47660..4c7a640fdf7 100644
--- a/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/command/comm.dm
+++ b/code/modules/modular_computers/file_system/programs/command/comm.dm
@@ -368,10 +368,6 @@ Command action procs
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>Cannot establish a bluespace connection.</span>")
 		return 0
 
-	if(deathsquad.deployed)
-		to_chat(user, "[current_map.boss_short] will not allow the shuttle to be called. Consider all contracts terminated.")
-		return 0
-
 	if(emergency_shuttle.deny_shuttle)
 		to_chat(user, "The emergency shuttle may not be sent at this time. Please try again later.")
 		return 0
@@ -416,10 +412,6 @@ Command action procs
 			to_chat(user, "[current_map.boss_short] does not currently have a shuttle available in your sector. Please try again later.")
 			return
 
-		if(deathsquad.deployed == 1)
-			to_chat(user, "[current_map.boss_short] will not allow the shuttle to be called. Consider all contracts terminated.")
-			return
-
 		if(world.time < 54000) // 30 minute grace period to let the game get going
 			to_chat(user, "The shuttle is refueling. Please wait another [round((54000-world.time)/60)] minutes before trying again.")
 			return
diff --git a/html/changelogs/johnwildkins-ertfix.yml b/html/changelogs/johnwildkins-ertfix.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..e3938e2554b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/johnwildkins-ertfix.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+author: JohnWildkins
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes: 
+  - bugfix: "ERTs should no longer stop the emergency shuttle from being called."