diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
index c2b5c39fba1..7c77ca6099f 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
@@ -514,7 +514,7 @@
 		if(!shuttlecaller.stat && shuttlecaller.client && istype(shuttlecaller.loc,/turf))
 			return ..()
 
-	if(ticker.mode.name == "revolution" || sent_strike_team)
+	if(GAMEMODE_IS_REVOLUTION || sent_strike_team)
 		return ..()
 
 	shuttle_master.emergency.request(null, 0.3, null, "All communication consoles, boards, and AI's have been destroyed.")