diff --git a/code/datums/shuttles.dm b/code/datums/shuttles.dm
index e6d80bedb5..e355a507f3 100644
--- a/code/datums/shuttles.dm
+++ b/code/datums/shuttles.dm
@@ -380,9 +380,14 @@
 /datum/map_template/shuttle/emergency/gorilla
 	suffix = "gorilla"
 	name = "Gorilla Cargo Freighter"
-	description = "A rustic, barely excuseable shuttle transporting important cargo. Not for crew who are about to go ape."
+	description = "(Emag only) A rustic, barely excuseable shuttle transporting important cargo. Not for crew who are about to go ape."
 	credit_cost = 2000
 
+/datum/map_template/shuttle/emergency/gorilla/prerequisites_met()
+	if("emagged" in SSshuttle.shuttle_purchase_requirements_met)
+		return TRUE
+	return FALSE
+
 /datum/map_template/shuttle/ferry/base
 	suffix = "base"
 	name = "transport ferry"