diff --git a/aftermathUnits.ini b/aftermathUnits.ini
index fd9d13dc13..ffec781eb9 100755
--- a/aftermathUnits.ini
+++ b/aftermathUnits.ini
@@ -54,13 +54,13 @@ MECH
 
 [SHOK]
 Description=Tesla Trooper
-Traits=Unit, Mobile, AttackBase, RenderInfantry
+Traits=Unit, Mobile, AttackBase, RenderInfantry, TakeCover
 SquadSize=1
 Voice=ShokVoice
 
 [MECH]
 Description=Mechanic
-Traits=Unit, Mobile, AttackBase, RenderInfantry
+Traits=Unit, Mobile, AttackBase, RenderInfantry, TakeCover
 SquadSize=1
 Voice=MechVoice