diff --git a/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm b/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
index 048247c630..5621b47885 100755
--- a/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/computer/communications.dm
@@ -79,6 +79,7 @@
 	if (obj_flags & EMAGGED)
 		return
 	obj_flags |= EMAGGED
+	SSshuttle.shuttle_purchase_requirements_met |= "emagged"
 	if (authenticated)
 		authorize_access = get_all_accesses()
 	to_chat(user, "<span class='danger'>You scramble the communication routing circuits!</span>")