diff --git a/_maps/shuttles/emergency_discoinferno.dmm b/_maps/shuttles/emergency_discoinferno.dmm
index 2b995c08e0..755198fe8a 100644
--- a/_maps/shuttles/emergency_discoinferno.dmm
+++ b/_maps/shuttles/emergency_discoinferno.dmm
@@ -89,6 +89,7 @@
 "q" = (
 /obj/structure/statue/plasma/scientist{
 	anchored = 1;
+	custom_materials = list(/datum/material/plasma = 100000)
 	},
 /turf/open/floor/light/colour_cycle,
 /area/shuttle/escape)