diff --git a/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml b/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
index 192e1496e4..35d0e98857 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/rules/defaults.yaml
@@ -299,6 +299,7 @@
 	Buildable:
 		Queue: Biolab
 		BuildPaletteOrder: 50
+		Prerequisites: ~disabled
 	Valued:
 		Cost: 1000
 	Tooltip: