diff --git a/src/cheat.c b/src/cheat.c
index 7407997c3..3033ec4a3 100644
--- a/src/cheat.c
+++ b/src/cheat.c
@@ -44,6 +44,8 @@ static CHEAT_ENTRY cheatCodes[] =
 	{"count me", kf_ShowNumObjects}, // give a count of objects in the world
 	{"give all", kf_AllAvailable},	// give all
 	{"research all", kf_FinishAllResearch}, // research everything at once
+	{"superpower", kf_MaxPower}, // get tons of power
+	{"more power", kf_UpThePower}, // get tons of power
 	{"deity", kf_ToggleGodMode},	//from above
 	{"droidinfo", kf_DebugDroidInfo},	//show unit stats
 	{"sensors", kf_ToggleSensorDisplay},	//show sensor ranges
diff --git a/src/keybind.c b/src/keybind.c
index 4f2176665..c02c3be10 100644
--- a/src/keybind.c
+++ b/src/keybind.c
@@ -270,8 +270,8 @@ void	kf_MaxPower( void )
 {
 	if(!bMultiPlayer|| (NetPlay.bComms == 0))
 	{
-		asPower[selectedPlayer]->currentPower=SDWORD_MAX;
-		addConsoleMessage("Max Power!!",LEFT_JUSTIFY);
+		asPower[selectedPlayer]->currentPower = SDWORD_MAX / 2;
+		addConsoleMessage("Power overwhelming",LEFT_JUSTIFY);
 	}
 }