diff --git a/_maps/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_ash_walker1.dmm b/_maps/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_ash_walker1.dmm
index 19325a4230..ed5b07168f 100644
--- a/_maps/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_ash_walker1.dmm
+++ b/_maps/RandomRuins/LavaRuins/lavaland_surface_ash_walker1.dmm
@@ -508,8 +508,8 @@
 /obj/structure/stone_tile/cracked{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/item/construction/rcd/loaded{
-	upgrade = 1
+/obj/item/construction/rcd/loaded/upgraded{
+	
 	},
 /turf/open/indestructible/boss,
 /area/ruin/unpowered/ash_walkers)
diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/RCD.dm b/code/game/objects/items/RCD.dm
index cce1778a03..cf706359f7 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/RCD.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/RCD.dm
@@ -583,6 +583,9 @@ RLD
 /obj/item/construction/rcd/loaded
 	matter = 160
 
+/obj/item/construction/rcd/loaded/upgraded
+	upgrade = TRUE
+
 /obj/item/construction/rcd/combat
 	name = "Combat RCD"
 	desc = "A device used to rapidly build and deconstruct. Reload with metal, plasteel, glass or compressed matter cartridges. This RCD has been upgraded to be able to remove Rwalls!"
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/engineering.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/engineering.dm
index 167823b9be..a7adafdad4 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/engineering.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets/secure/engineering.dm
@@ -33,6 +33,7 @@
 	new /obj/item/extinguisher/advanced(src)
 	new /obj/item/storage/photo_album/CE(src)
 	new	/obj/item/storage/lockbox/medal/engineering(src)
+	new /obj/item/construction/rcd/loaded/upgraded(src)
 
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/engineering_electrical
 	name = "electrical supplies locker"