diff --git a/worlds/satisfactory/Locations.py b/worlds/satisfactory/Locations.py
index 53ed83bba6..def02afa7e 100644
--- a/worlds/satisfactory/Locations.py
+++ b/worlds/satisfactory/Locations.py
@@ -162,11 +162,14 @@ class DropPod(LocationData):
             # without you just going to have to figure it your yourself
 
             def logic_rule(state: CollectionState):
-                return not unlocked_by or state_logic and state_logic.can_produce(state, unlocked_by)
+                return not unlocked_by or (state_logic
+                        and state_logic.can_produce(state, unlocked_by)
+                        and state_logic.can_build(state, "MAM"))
 
             return logic_rule
 
-        super().__init__(get_region(data.gassed, data.radioactive), f"Hard drive random check {locationId - 1338600}", locationId,
+        super().__init__(
+            get_region(data.gassed, data.radioactive), f"Hard drive random check {locationId - 1338600}", locationId,
                 non_progression = not can_hold_progression, rule = get_rule(data.item, data.power))
 
 
diff --git a/worlds/satisfactory/Options.py b/worlds/satisfactory/Options.py
index 0a57c59d33..050c851755 100644
--- a/worlds/satisfactory/Options.py
+++ b/worlds/satisfactory/Options.py
@@ -106,7 +106,7 @@ class HardDriveProgressionLimit(Range):
     There are 118 total hard drives.
     """
     display_name = "Hard Drive Progression Items"
-    default = 0
+    default = 20
     range_start = 0
     range_end = 100