diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
index 252f48abeed..3d1bea4884f 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
@@ -248,7 +248,7 @@
 				if(get_area(player) == areaInstance)
 					has_people = TRUE
 					var/location = get_turf(player.mind.current)
-					if(!player.mind.special_role && !istype(location, /turf/open/floor/plasteel/shuttle/red) && !istype(location, /turf/open/floor/mineral/plastitanium/brig))
+					if(!(player.mind.special_role == "traitor" || player.mind.special_role == "Syndicate") && !istype(location, /turf/open/floor/plasteel/shuttle/red) && !istype(location, /turf/open/floor/mineral/plastitanium/brig))
 						return FALSE
 
 	return has_people