diff --git a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_traitor.dm b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_traitor.dm
index 6b5d1bb779c..b1b0e3c3325 100644
--- a/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_traitor.dm
+++ b/code/datums/uplink_items/uplink_traitor.dm
@@ -537,7 +537,7 @@
 /datum/uplink_item/explosives/emp_bomb
 	name = "EMP bomb"
 	desc = "The EMP has an adjustable timer with a minimum setting of 90 seconds. Ordering the bomb sends you a small beacon, which will teleport the explosive to your location when you activate it. \
-	You can wrench the bomb down to prevent removal. The crew may attempt to defuse the bomb."
+	You can wrench the bomb down to prevent removal. The crew may attempt to defuse the bomb. Will pulse 3 times."
 	reference = "SBEMP"
 	item = /obj/item/radio/beacon/syndicate/bomb/emp
 	cost = 8
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
index 893b8b4cc9e..86498aa2958 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/syndicatebomb.dm
@@ -446,7 +446,7 @@
 	name = "\improper EMP bomb core"
 	var/light_emp = 36
 	var/heavy_emp = 18
-	var/pulse_number = 1 //Since one EMP wont destroy anything other then consoles and IPCS, here is an option to have multiple pulses when dentonating. DO NOT USE THIS WITH REALLY LARGE AREAS
+	var/pulse_number = 3 //Since one EMP wont destroy anything other then consoles and IPCS, here is an option to have multiple pulses when dentonating. DO NOT USE THIS WITH REALLY LARGE AREAS
 	var/adminlogged = FALSE //If it exploded once, don't do it again.
 
 /obj/item/bombcore/emp/ex_act(severity) //It's an EMP bomb, not a chemical explosive