diff --git a/code/game/gamemodes/objective.dm b/code/game/gamemodes/objective.dm
index 2c24319a0b3..629bd53c8b7 100644
--- a/code/game/gamemodes/objective.dm
+++ b/code/game/gamemodes/objective.dm
@@ -388,7 +388,7 @@ datum/objective/silence
 
 
 datum/objective/escape
-	explanation_text = "Escape on the shuttle alive and free."
+	explanation_text = "Escape on the shuttle or an escape pod alive and without being in custody."
 
 	check_completion()
 		if(issilicon(owner.current))