diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai_defense.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai_defense.dm
index d8e910642d..93cf10706a 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai_defense.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/silicon/pai/pai_defense.dm
@@ -56,7 +56,8 @@
 	if(P.stun)
 		fold_in(force = TRUE)
 		visible_message("<span class='warning'>The electrically-charged projectile disrupts [src]'s holomatrix, forcing [src] to fold in!</span>")
-	return ..()
+	. = ..()
+	return BULLET_ACT_FORCE_PIERCE
 
 /mob/living/silicon/pai/stripPanelUnequip(obj/item/what, mob/who, where) //prevents stripping
 	to_chat(src, "<span class='warning'>Your holochassis stutters and warps intensely as you attempt to interact with the object, forcing you to cease lest the field fail.</span>")