diff --git a/code/modules/shuttle/syndicate.dm b/code/modules/shuttle/syndicate.dm
index 45f637cd7a..0076f584e9 100644
--- a/code/modules/shuttle/syndicate.dm
+++ b/code/modules/shuttle/syndicate.dm
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-#define SYNDICATE_CHALLENGE_TIMER 12000 //20 minutes
+#define SYNDICATE_CHALLENGE_TIMER 9000		// 15 minutes
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/syndicate
 	name = "syndicate shuttle terminal"