diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
index 38571a3370d..d53840782bc 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/emergency.dm
@@ -525,7 +525,7 @@
 				// now move the actual emergency shuttle to centcom
 				// unless the shuttle is "hijacked"
 				var/destination_dock = "emergency_away"
-				if(is_hijacked() && elimination_hijack())
+				if(is_hijacked() || elimination_hijack())
 					destination_dock = "emergency_syndicate"
 					minor_announce("Corruption detected in \
 						shuttle navigation protocols. Please contact your \