diff --git a/profiles/base-empty.yaml b/profiles/base-empty.yaml
index 842e1a344a..c1746a6385 100644
--- a/profiles/base-empty.yaml
+++ b/profiles/base-empty.yaml
@@ -101,6 +101,7 @@ empty_values:
   stealing_towns: []
   storage_containers: []
   summoned_weapons: []
+  t2_before_startup: []
   t2_after_shutdown: []
   t2_avoids: []
   tarantula_no_use_rooms: []
diff --git a/profiles/base.yaml b/profiles/base.yaml
index 60bcbf9889..ba361ce21e 100644
--- a/profiles/base.yaml
+++ b/profiles/base.yaml
@@ -29,6 +29,10 @@ t2_avoids:
   - type: drag
     state: true
 
+# scripts to rune before the starup of T2
+t2_before_starup:
+#  - multi 1, move door
+#  - gosafe
 # Scripts to run after *controlled* shutdown of T2
 t2_after_shutdown:
   - gosafe
diff --git a/t2.lic b/t2.lic
index 243a8e08dd..42a0e19179 100644
--- a/t2.lic
+++ b/t2.lic
@@ -37,6 +37,11 @@ class T2
     if !@args.nodelay && @settings.t2_startup_delay.to_i > 0
       pause until Time.now - DRSkill.start_time > @settings.t2_startup_delay
     end
+
+    unless @settings.t2_before_startup.empty?
+      echo "***STATUS*** Performing Pre-startup activities."
+      execute_actions(@settings.t2_before_startup)
+    end
   end
 
   def run