diff --git a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
index ae3adf9c3bd..b6c78c72d24 100644
--- a/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
+++ b/code/defines/obj/weapon.dm
@@ -647,4 +647,4 @@
 	icon = 'icons/obj/stock_parts.dmi'
 	icon_state = "capacitor"
 	desc = "A debug item for research."
-	origin_tech = "materials=8;programming=8;magnets=8;powerstorage=8;bluespace=8;combat=8;biotech=8;syndicate=8"
+	origin_tech = "materials=8;programming=8;magnets=8;powerstorage=8;bluespace=8;combat=8;biotech=8;syndicate=8;phorontech=8;engineering=8"