diff --git a/Content.Server/GameTicking/Rules/NukeopsRuleSystem.cs b/Content.Server/GameTicking/Rules/NukeopsRuleSystem.cs
index 4787b7d7dc..d94c9dae48 100644
--- a/Content.Server/GameTicking/Rules/NukeopsRuleSystem.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/GameTicking/Rules/NukeopsRuleSystem.cs
@@ -122,11 +122,14 @@ public sealed class NukeopsRuleSystem : GameRuleSystem<NukeopsRuleComponent>
             if (!GameTicker.IsGameRuleAdded(ruleEnt, gameRule))
                 continue;
 
-            var found = nukeops.OperativePlayers.Values.Any(v => v == opUid);
-            if (found)
+            if (_mind.TryGetMind(opUid, out var mind, out _))
             {
-                comps = (nukeops, gameRule);
-                return true;
+                var found = nukeops.OperativePlayers.Values.Any(v => v == mind);
+                if (found)
+                {
+                    comps = (nukeops, gameRule);
+                    return true;
+                }
             }
         }
 
@@ -990,6 +993,14 @@ public sealed class NukeopsRuleSystem : GameRuleSystem<NukeopsRuleComponent>
 
         //ok hardcoded value bad but so is everything else here
         _roles.MindAddRole(mindId, new NukeopsRoleComponent { PrototypeId = NukeopsId }, mind);
+        if (mind.CurrentEntity != null)
+        {
+            foreach (var (nukeops, gameRule) in EntityQuery<NukeopsRuleComponent, GameRuleComponent>())
+            {
+                nukeops.OperativePlayers.Add(mind.CharacterName!, mind.CurrentEntity.GetValueOrDefault());
+            }
+        }
+
         SetOutfitCommand.SetOutfit(mind.OwnedEntity.Value, "SyndicateOperativeGearFull", EntityManager);
     }
 
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/Syndicate_Gadgets/war_declarator.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/Syndicate_Gadgets/war_declarator.yml
index 9a1dc0f95e..da4f4710cc 100644
--- a/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/Syndicate_Gadgets/war_declarator.yml
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Entities/Objects/Devices/Syndicate_Gadgets/war_declarator.yml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 - type: entity
   parent: BaseItem
   id: NukeOpsDeclarationOfWar
-  name: the declaration of war
+  name: declaration of war
   description: Use to send a declaration of hostilities to the target, delaying your shuttle departure while they prepare for your assault. Such a brazen move will attract the attention of powerful benefactors within the Syndicate, who will supply your team with a massive amount of bonus telecrystals. Must be used at start of mission, or your benefactors will lose interest.
   components:
     - type: Sprite