diff --git a/data/fighters/ataf.json b/data/fighters/ataf.json
index 3b02ec3..05961f1 100644
--- a/data/fighters/ataf.json
+++ b/data/fighters/ataf.json
@@ -59,6 +59,6 @@
 		}
 	],
 	"missiles" : 4,
-	"flags" : "EF_NO_EPIC+EF_TAKES_DAMAGE",
+	"flags" : "EF_NO_EPIC+EF_TAKES_DAMAGE+EF_IMMORTAL",
 	"aiFlags" : "AIF_UNLIMITED_RANGE"
 }
diff --git a/src/battle/player.c b/src/battle/player.c
index 35b4556..07e7c1b 100644
--- a/src/battle/player.c
+++ b/src/battle/player.c
@@ -88,6 +88,7 @@ void initPlayer(void)
 	battle.ecmTimer = ECM_RECHARGE_TIME;
 	
 	player->flags |= EF_NO_HEALTH_BAR;
+	player->flags &= ~EF_IMMORTAL;
 	
 	game.stats[STAT_EPIC_KILL_STREAK] = MAX(game.stats[STAT_EPIC_KILL_STREAK], battle.stats[STAT_EPIC_KILL_STREAK]);