diff --git a/code/modules/power/supermatter/supermatter.dm b/code/modules/power/supermatter/supermatter.dm
index 3c151d4e77..d2611ff6ea 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/supermatter/supermatter.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/supermatter/supermatter.dm
@@ -415,7 +415,7 @@ GLOBAL_DATUM(main_supermatter_engine, /obj/machinery/power/supermatter_crystal)
 		if(prob(50))
 			radiation_pulse(src, power * (1 + (tritiumcomp * TRITIUM_RADIOACTIVITY_MODIFIER) + ((pluoxiumcomp * PLUOXIUM_RADIOACTIVITY_MODIFIER) * pluoxiumbonus) * (power_transmission_bonus/(10-(bzcomp * BZ_RADIOACTIVITY_MODIFIER)))))	// Rad Modifiers BZ(500%), Tritium(300%), and Pluoxium(-200%)
 		if(bzcomp >= 0.4 && prob(30 * bzcomp))
-			src.fire_nuclear_particles()		// Start to emit radballs at a maximum of 30% chance per tick
+			fire_nuclear_particle()		// Start to emit radballs at a maximum of 30% chance per tick
 
 		var/device_energy = power * REACTION_POWER_MODIFIER