diff --git a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
index 329bbbebee..17bacc01d7 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/rdconsole.dm
@@ -193,7 +193,7 @@ doesn't have toxins access.
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/rdconsole/emag_act(mob/user)
 	if(!(obj_flags & EMAGGED))
-		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You disable the security protocols[locked? " and unlock the console.":""].</span>")
+		to_chat(user, "<span class='notice'>You disable the security protocols[locked? " and unlock the console":""].</span>")
 		playsound(src, "sparks", 75, 1)
 		obj_flags |= EMAGGED
 		locked = FALSE