diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
index 63135d8d05a..6854399a95b 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_item.dm
@@ -1056,6 +1056,13 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 	reference = "DEPC"
 	item = /obj/item/cartridge/syndicate
 	cost = 6
+	excludefrom = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
+
+/datum/uplink_item/explosives/detomatix/nuclear
+	desc = "When inserted into a personal digital assistant, this cartridge gives you five opportunities to detonate PDAs of crewmembers who have their message feature enabled. The concussive effect from the explosion will knock the recipient out for a short period, and deafen them for longer. It has a chance to detonate your PDA. This version comes with a program to toggle your nuclear shuttle blast doors remotely."
+	item = /obj/item/cartridge/syndicate/nuclear
+	excludefrom = list()
+	gamemodes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear)
 
 /datum/uplink_item/explosives/pizza_bomb
 	name = "Pizza Bomb"
diff --git a/code/modules/pda/cart.dm b/code/modules/pda/cart.dm
index 5adb2e819f3..ee8652895fc 100644
--- a/code/modules/pda/cart.dm
+++ b/code/modules/pda/cart.dm
@@ -276,12 +276,16 @@
 /obj/item/cartridge/syndicate
 	name = "Detomatix Cartridge"
 	icon_state = "cart"
-	var/initial_remote_door_id = "smindicate" //Make sure this matches the syndicate shuttle's shield/door id!!	//don't ask about the name, testing.
 	charges = 4
-	programs = list(new/datum/data/pda/utility/toggle_door)
 	messenger_plugins = list(new/datum/data/pda/messenger_plugin/virus/detonate)
 
-/obj/item/cartridge/syndicate/Initialize(mapload)
+/obj/item/cartridge/syndicate/nuclear //needed subtype so regular traitors can't open and close nuclear shuttle doors
+	name = "Nuclear Agent Detomatix Cartridge"
+	desc = "The same reliable Detomatix program except with the added ability of remotely toggling your nuclear shuttle airlock from your PDA"
+	var/initial_remote_door_id = "smindicate" //Make sure this matches the syndicate shuttle's shield/door id!!	//don't ask about the name, testing.
+	programs = list(new/datum/data/pda/utility/toggle_door)
+
+/obj/item/cartridge/syndicate/nuclear/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
 	var/datum/data/pda/utility/toggle_door/D = programs[1]
 	if(istype(D))
diff --git a/code/modules/pda/pdas.dm b/code/modules/pda/pdas.dm
index 971f2eb8003..e73093e50f3 100644
--- a/code/modules/pda/pdas.dm
+++ b/code/modules/pda/pdas.dm
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@
 	icon_state = "pda-miner"
 
 /obj/item/pda/syndicate
-	default_cartridge = /obj/item/cartridge/syndicate
+	default_cartridge = /obj/item/cartridge/syndicate/nuclear
 	icon_state = "pda-syndi"
 	name = "Military PDA"
 	owner = "John Doe"