diff --git a/code/modules/cm_marines/marines_consoles.dm b/code/modules/cm_marines/marines_consoles.dm
index eac73b911dfa..e93e18ded442 100644
--- a/code/modules/cm_marines/marines_consoles.dm
+++ b/code/modules/cm_marines/marines_consoles.dm
@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/machinery/computer/double_id/attackby(obj/card, mob/user)
 	if(!operable())
-		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You tried to inject \the [card] but \the [src] remains silent."))
+		to_chat(user, SPAN_NOTICE("You tried to inject [card] but [src] remains silent."))
 		return
 
 	if(istype(card, /obj/item/card/id))