diff --git a/src/Unity/Assets/Scripts/Managers/ManagerVerification.cs b/src/Unity/Assets/Scripts/Managers/ManagerVerification.cs
index 084909c..57de5fc 100644
--- a/src/Unity/Assets/Scripts/Managers/ManagerVerification.cs
+++ b/src/Unity/Assets/Scripts/Managers/ManagerVerification.cs
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ namespace CounterDrone.Unity
             Debug.Log($"4. Recommendation: {rec.Best.RecommendedAerosolType}, {rec.Best.Platforms.Count} guns, prob={rec.Best.InterceptProbability:P0}");
 
             var runner = gameObject.AddComponent<SimulationRunner>();
+            runner.SendMessage("Awake", SendMessageOptions.DontRequireReceiver);
             runner.LoadAndStart(taskId);
             runner.Engine.TimeScale = 10f;