diff --git a/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Traits/SupportPowers/NukePower.cs b/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Traits/SupportPowers/NukePower.cs
index 5be4e41b80..d8a1918d7c 100644
--- a/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Traits/SupportPowers/NukePower.cs
+++ b/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Traits/SupportPowers/NukePower.cs
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@ namespace OpenRA.Mods.Common.Traits
 {
 	class NukePowerInfo : SupportPowerInfo, IRulesetLoaded, Requires<BodyOrientationInfo>
 	{
-		[WeaponReference]
+		[WeaponReference, FieldLoader.Require]
 		[Desc("Weapon to use for the impact.",
 			"Also image to use for the missile.")]
 		public readonly string MissileWeapon = "";