diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_mobs.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_mobs.dm
index df5897d9f65..de6056ca76e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_mobs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/mining_mobs.dm
@@ -833,7 +833,7 @@
 	desc = "[src] has become inert, it crackles no more and is useless for \
 		healing injuries."
 
-/obj/item/organ/hivelord_core/legion/preserved()
+/obj/item/organ/hivelord_core/legion/preserved(implanted = 0)
 	..()
 	desc = "[src] has been stabilized. It no longer crackles with power, but it's healing properties are preserved indefinitely."