diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chief_engineer.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chief_engineer.dm
index b4103ba021..0e0083bd3c 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chief_engineer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/chief_engineer.dm
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@
 	shoes = /obj/item/clothing/shoes/sneakers/brown
 	head = /obj/item/clothing/head/hardhat/white
 	gloves = /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/black
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/melee/classic_baton/telescopic=1, /obj/item/modular_computer/tablet/preset/advanced=1,/obj/item/book/manual/engi_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/industrial
 	satchel = /obj/item/storage/backpack/satchel/eng