diff --git a/code/modules/mining/aux_base.dm b/code/modules/mining/aux_base.dm
index 1d19fd1f534..a31ea2446f5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/aux_base.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/aux_base.dm
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ MAPPING_DIRECTIONAL_HELPERS(/obj/machinery/computer/auxiliary_base, 32)
 				return
 			var/shuttle_error = SSshuttle.moveShuttle(shuttleId, params["shuttle_id"], 1)
 			if(launch_warning)
-				say(span_danger("Launch sequence activated! Prepare for drop!!"))
+				say("Launch sequence activated! Prepare for drop!!", spans = list("danger"))
 				playsound(loc, 'sound/machines/warning-buzzer.ogg', 70, FALSE)
 				launch_warning = FALSE
 				blind_drop_ready = FALSE