diff --git a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
index b908f07d963..592ec887c9f 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/designs/mechfabricator_designs.dm
@@ -1093,7 +1093,7 @@
 	name = "Cyborg Upgrade (Safety Override)"
 	id = "borg_syndicate_module"
 	build_type = MECHFAB
-	req_tech = list("combat" = 7, "programming" = 7)
+	req_tech = list("combat" = 7, "programming" = 7, "syndicate" = 4)
 	build_path = /obj/item/borg/upgrade/syndicate
 	materials = list(MAT_METAL=10000,MAT_GLASS=15000,MAT_DIAMOND = 10000)
 	construction_time = 120