diff --git a/code/modules/cm_aliens/structures/special/pylon_core.dm b/code/modules/cm_aliens/structures/special/pylon_core.dm
index 8b07b6887b8c..993d4f833fa6 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_aliens/structures/special/pylon_core.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_aliens/structures/special/pylon_core.dm
@@ -339,5 +339,10 @@
 
 	return TRUE
 
+/obj/effect/alien/resin/special/pylon/core/attack_ghost(mob/dead/observer/user)
+	. = ..()
+	if(SSticker.mode.check_xeno_late_join(user))
+		SSticker.mode.attempt_to_join_as_lesser_drone(user)
+
 #undef PYLON_REPAIR_TIME
 #undef PYLON_WEEDS_REGROWTH_TIME