diff --git a/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm b/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
index a55080dc837d..cb16480fcfaa 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/dead/observer/observer.dm
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
 	plane = GHOST_PLANE
 	layer = ABOVE_FLY_LAYER
 	stat = DEAD
+	mob_flags = KNOWS_TECHNOLOGY
 	var/adminlarva = FALSE
 	var/ghostvision = TRUE
 	var/can_reenter_corpse