diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/chameleon.dm b/code/modules/clothing/chameleon.dm
index e0cc8a23509..d044e939116 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/chameleon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/chameleon.dm
@@ -322,7 +322,7 @@
 	chameleon_action.emp_randomise(INFINITY)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/chameleon/thermal
-	origin_tech = "magnets=3;syndicate=4"
+	origin_tech = "magnets=3;syndicate=2"
 	vision_flags = SEE_MOBS
 	lighting_alpha = LIGHTING_PLANE_ALPHA_MOSTLY_VISIBLE
 	flash_protect = FLASH_PROTECTION_SENSITIVE