diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/mod.dm b/code/__DEFINES/mod.dm
index 8257e1969be..1a4bed1ca99 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/mod.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/mod.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 #define DEFAULT_CHARGE_DRAIN (0.005 * STANDARD_CELL_CHARGE) // A standard cell lasts 200 seconds with this on active power usage, while a high power one lasts 2,000 seconds.
 
 /// Default time for a part of the suit to seal.
-#define MOD_ACTIVATION_STEP_TIME (2 SECONDS)
+#define MOD_ACTIVATION_STEP_TIME (1 SECONDS)
 
 /// Passive module, just acts when put in naturally.
 #define MODULE_PASSIVE 0
diff --git a/code/modules/mod/mod_theme.dm b/code/modules/mod/mod_theme.dm
index 230f53e9403..276183eeb92 100644
--- a/code/modules/mod/mod_theme.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mod/mod_theme.dm
@@ -1351,6 +1351,7 @@
 	siemens_coefficient = 0
 	slowdown_inactive = 0
 	slowdown_active = 0
+	activation_step_time = MOD_ACTIVATION_STEP_TIME * 0.5
 	ui_theme = "syndicate"
 	slot_flags = ITEM_SLOT_BELT
 	inbuilt_modules = list(/obj/item/mod/module/infiltrator, /obj/item/mod/module/storage/belt, /obj/item/mod/module/demoralizer)