diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/malf_ai/malf_ai_modules.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/malf_ai/malf_ai_modules.dm
index 9f527e0184a..575b38673d7 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/malf_ai/malf_ai_modules.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/malf_ai/malf_ai_modules.dm
@@ -622,7 +622,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(malf_modules, subtypesof(/datum/ai_module))
 	name = "Robotic Factory (Removes Shunting)"
 	description = "Build a machine anywhere, using expensive nanomachines, that will slowly create loyal cyborgs for you." // Skyrat edit
 	cost = 100
-	one_purchase = TRUE
 	power_type = /datum/action/innate/ai/place_transformer
 	unlock_text = span_notice("You make contact with Space Amazon and request a robotics factory for delivery.")
 	unlock_sound = 'sound/machines/ping.ogg'
@@ -655,9 +654,11 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(malf_modules, subtypesof(/datum/ai_module))
 	var/obj/machinery/transformer_rp/conveyor = new(T) //SKYRAT EDIT CHANGE - SILLICONQOL - ORIGINAL: var/obj/machinery/transformer/conveyor = new(T)
 	conveyor.master_ai = owner
 	playsound(T, 'sound/effects/phasein.ogg', 100, TRUE)
-	owner_AI.can_shunt = FALSE
-	to_chat(owner, span_warning("You are no longer able to shunt your core to APCs."))
+	if(owner_AI.can_shunt) //prevent repeated messages
+		owner_AI.can_shunt = FALSE
+		to_chat(owner, span_warning("You are no longer able to shunt your core to APCs."))
 	adjust_uses(-1)
+	active = FALSE
 
 /mob/living/silicon/ai/proc/remove_transformer_image(client/C, image/I, turf/T)
 	if(C && I.loc == T)