diff --git a/scripts/commands/server.py b/scripts/commands/server.py
index 6ba1dc5b..946087e3 100644
--- a/scripts/commands/server.py
+++ b/scripts/commands/server.py
@@ -31,5 +31,7 @@ def run(core, actor, target, commandString):
 		core.setGalaxyStatus(2)
 	if command == 'info':
 		actor.sendSystemMessage(str(core.getActiveZoneClients()) + ' online characters.', 0)
-
+	if command == 'shutdown':
+		core.initiateShutdown()
+		
 	return