diff --git a/vacuum_gambit.p8 b/vacuum_gambit.p8
index 3ae9c1b..604cd7e 100644
--- a/vacuum_gambit.p8
+++ b/vacuum_gambit.p8
@@ -462,6 +462,7 @@ ship_m = mknew{
  maxshield = 0,
  shieldcooldown =  0x0.003c,--1s
  shieldpenalty = 0x0.012c, --5s
+ shield_refresh_ready = 0,
  
  slip = true,  -- most enemies slide