diff --git a/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm b/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm
index fbfbe61c0f..0629eea303 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/shieldgen.dm
@@ -10,9 +10,8 @@
 	max_integrity = 200 //The shield can only take so much beating (prevents perma-prisons)
 	CanAtmosPass = ATMOS_PASS_DENSITY
 
-/obj/structure/emergency_shield/Initialize()
-	. = ..()
-	setDir(pick(1,2,3,4))
+ /obj/structure/emergency_shield/Initialize()
+ 	. = ..()
 	setDir(pick(GLOB.cardinals))
  	air_update_turf(1)