diff --git a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
index 7b17de3fd6..38381ae9c5 100644
--- a/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mining/mine_items.dm
@@ -67,15 +67,13 @@
 	possible_destinations = "mining_home;mining_away;landing_zone_dock;mining_public"
 	no_destination_swap = 1
 	var/global/list/dumb_rev_heads = list()
+	req_access = list(ACCESS_MINING) // should slow the ashwalkers down.
 
 /obj/machinery/computer/shuttle/mining/attack_hand(mob/user)
 	if((user.z in GLOB.station_z_levels) && user.mind && (user.mind in SSticker.mode.head_revolutionaries) && !(user.mind in dumb_rev_heads))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You get a feeling that leaving the station might be a REALLY dumb idea...</span>")
 		dumb_rev_heads += user.mind
 		return
-	if(user.faction == "ashwalker")
-		to_chat(user,"<span class='warning'>The unfamiliar light board makes no sense to your primitive mind. You cannot figure out the controls.</span>")
-		return
 	..()
 
 /**********************Mining car (Crate like thing, not the rail car)**************************/