diff --git a/code/modules/mining/minebot.dm b/code/modules/mining/minebot.dm
index dbaa24fef34..889f2012d1e 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/minebot.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/minebot.dm
@@ -336,6 +336,8 @@
 		M.move_to_delay = initial(M.move_to_delay) + base_speed_add
 		if(M.stored_gun)
 			M.stored_gun.overheat_time += base_cooldown_add
+		if(M.mind)
+			M.mind.offstation_role = TRUE
 
 /**********************Mining drone cube**********************/