diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystem/ticker.dm b/code/controllers/subsystem/ticker.dm
index d54f6fc3ef..acfb2babc3 100755
--- a/code/controllers/subsystem/ticker.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystem/ticker.dm
@@ -304,6 +304,7 @@ SUBSYSTEM_DEF(ticker)
 			to_chat(world, "<h4>[holiday.greet()]</h4>")
 
 	PostSetup()
+	SSshuttle.realtimeofstart = world.realtime
 
 	return TRUE