diff --git a/data/fighters/ataf.json b/data/fighters/ataf.json
index ed42e0b..83c709e 100644
--- a/data/fighters/ataf.json
+++ b/data/fighters/ataf.json
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
 	"reloadTime" : 8,
 	"shieldRechargeRate" : 5,
 	"textureName" : "gfx/fighters/ataf.png",
+	"flags" : "EF_NO_EPIC",
 	"guns" : [
 		{
 			"type" : "BT_PLASMA",