diff --git a/code/modules/ninja/suit/n_suit_verbs/energy_net_nets.dm b/code/modules/ninja/suit/n_suit_verbs/energy_net_nets.dm
index 2617c2a3bf..8e49c27d48 100644
--- a/code/modules/ninja/suit/n_suit_verbs/energy_net_nets.dm
+++ b/code/modules/ninja/suit/n_suit_verbs/energy_net_nets.dm
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ It is possible to destroy the net by the occupant or someone else.
 			H.dropItemToGround(W)
 
 	var/datum/antagonist/antag_datum
-	for(var/datum/antagonist/AD in GLOB.antagonists)
+	for(var/datum/antagonist/ninja/AD in GLOB.antagonists) //because only ninjas get capture objectives; they're not doable without the suit
 		if(AD.owner == master)
 			antag_datum = AD
 			break