diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm
index 08318361f0..89c9aafeb4 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/research_director.dm
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@
 	suit = /obj/item/clothing/suit/toggle/labcoat
 	l_hand = /obj/item/clipboard
 	l_pocket = /obj/item/laser_pointer
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1, /obj/item/modular_computer/tablet/preset/advanced=1,/obj/item/book/manual/science_SOP,/obj/item/book/manual/command_SOP)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1, /obj/item/modular_computer/tablet/preset/advanced=1)
 
 	backpack = /obj/item/storage/backpack/science
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/tox