diff --git a/code/game/machinery/doors/multi_tile.dm b/code/game/machinery/doors/multi_tile.dm
index e6dccbdedbac..797a82bead76 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/doors/multi_tile.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/doors/multi_tile.dm
@@ -271,6 +271,7 @@
 	unacidable = TRUE
 	no_panel = 1
 	not_weldable = 1
+	var/queen_pryable = TRUE
 
 /obj/structure/machinery/door/airlock/multi_tile/almayer/dropshiprear/ex_act(severity)
 	return
@@ -285,6 +286,9 @@
 	if(xeno.hive_pos != XENO_QUEEN)
 		return ..()
 
+	if(!queen_pryable)
+		return ..()
+
 	if(!locked)
 		return ..()
 
@@ -316,6 +320,7 @@
 	locked = TRUE
 	opacity = FALSE
 	glass = TRUE
+	queen_pryable = FALSE
 	var/throw_dir = EAST
 
 /obj/structure/machinery/door/airlock/multi_tile/almayer/dropshiprear/lifeboat/try_to_activate_door(mob/user)