diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/mecha_equipment.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/mecha_equipment.dm
index bc313635e2a..c253e07569c 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/mecha_equipment.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/mecha_equipment.dm
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 //TODO: Add critfail checks and reliability
+//DO NOT ADD MECHA PARTS TO THE GAME WITH THE DEFAULT "SPRITE ME" SPRITE!
+//I'm annoyed I even have to tell you this! SPRITE FIRST, then commit.
 
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment
 	name = "mecha equipment"
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm
index 95b69169ed3..ec3a478cf82 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/equipment/tools/tools.dm
@@ -1685,7 +1685,8 @@
 			do_after_cooldown()
 		return 1
 
-
+/*
+//NEEDS SPRITE! (When this gets uncommented search for 'TODO MECHA JETPACK SPRITE MISSING' through code to uncomment the place where it's missing.)
 /obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/jetpack
 	name = "Jetpack"
 	desc = "Using directed ion bursts and cunning solar wind reflection technique, this device enables controlled space flight."
@@ -1783,5 +1784,5 @@
 		sleep(equip_cooldown)
 		wait = 0
 		return 1
-
+*/
 
diff --git a/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm b/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm
index 649f6ce567e..51704513586 100644
--- a/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm
+++ b/code/game/mecha/mech_fabricator.dm
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@
 						/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/tool/syringe_gun,
 						///obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/repair_droid,
 						/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/generator,
-						/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/jetpack,
+						///obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/jetpack, //TODO MECHA JETPACK SPRITE MISSING
 						/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/energy/taser,
 						/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/ballistic/lmg,
 						/obj/item/mecha_parts/mecha_equipment/weapon/ballistic/missile_rack/mousetrap_mortar,