diff --git a/maps/tether/submaps/om_ships/cruiser.dmm b/maps/tether/submaps/om_ships/cruiser.dmm
index 90ded4b890..cd4d7fb6f9 100644
--- a/maps/tether/submaps/om_ships/cruiser.dmm
+++ b/maps/tether/submaps/om_ships/cruiser.dmm
@@ -7855,9 +7855,11 @@
 /obj/machinery/turretid/lethal{
 	ailock = 1;
 	check_synth = 0;
+	check_weapons = 1;
 	control_area = /area/mothership/bridge;
 	name = "defense turret controls";
-	pixel_x = 32
+	pixel_x = 32;
+	req_access = list(101)
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/tiled/steel_grid,
 /area/mothership/bridge)