diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/nukeop.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/nukeop.dm
index 87bbbc5ecb0..2b931bccaa1 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/nukeop.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/nukeop.dm
@@ -42,7 +42,6 @@
 	forge_objectives()
 	. = ..()
 	equip_op()
-	memorize_code()
 	if(send_to_spawnpoint)
 		move_to_spawnpoint()
 		// grant extra TC for the people who start in the nukie base ie. not the lone op
@@ -50,8 +49,7 @@
 		var/datum/component/uplink/U = owner.find_syndicate_uplink()
 		if (U)
 			U.telecrystals += extra_tc
-
-
+	memorize_code()
 
 /datum/antagonist/nukeop/get_team()
 	return nuke_team