diff --git a/code/modules/bitrunning/objects/netpod.dm b/code/modules/bitrunning/objects/netpod.dm
index d92da961b86..25719d7b259 100644
--- a/code/modules/bitrunning/objects/netpod.dm
+++ b/code/modules/bitrunning/objects/netpod.dm
@@ -227,6 +227,11 @@
 
 	return FALSE
 
+/obj/machinery/netpod/attack_ghost(mob/dead/observer/our_observer)
+	var/our_target = avatar_ref?.resolve()
+	if(isnull(our_target) || !our_observer.orbit(our_target))
+		return ..()
+
 /// Disconnects the occupant after a certain time so they aren't just hibernating in netpod stasis. A balance change
 /obj/machinery/netpod/proc/auto_disconnect()
 	if(isnull(occupant) || state_open || connected)