diff --git a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
index a2f85e9222..89197a7f07 100644
--- a/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
+++ b/code/modules/uplink/uplink_items.dm
@@ -1158,6 +1158,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(uplink_items, subtypesof(/datum/uplink_item))
 	desc = "A potion recovered at great risk by undercover syndicate operatives and then subsequently modified with syndicate technology. Using it will make any animal sentient, and bound to serve you, as well as implanting an internal radio for communication and an internal ID card for opening doors."
 	cost = 4
 	include_modes = list(/datum/game_mode/nuclear, /datum/game_mode/nuclear/clown_ops)
+	restricted = TRUE
 
 /datum/uplink_item/device_tools/telecrystal
 	name = "Raw Telecrystal"