diff --git a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser_ch.dm b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser_ch.dm
index f99e0be232..50bfc5639b 100644
--- a/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser_ch.dm
+++ b/code/modules/projectiles/guns/energy/laser_ch.dm
@@ -71,11 +71,13 @@
 	origin_tech = list(TECH_POWER = 4, TECH_COMBAT = 6, TECH_MAGNET = 4, TECH_ILLEGAL = 4)
 
 /obj/item/cell/vepr
+	name = "VEPR cell"
 	icon = 'icons/obj/ammo_ch.dmi'
 	icon_state = "veprcell"
 	item_state = "egg6"
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_SMALL
 	maxcharge = 7200
+	charge = 7200
 	charge_amount = 20
 	matter = list(MAT_METAL = 350, MAT_GLASS = 50)
 	preserve_item = 1