diff --git a/_maps/map_files/generic/Lavaland.dmm b/_maps/map_files/generic/Lavaland.dmm
index 680a9b55dec..ebbcc6a197e 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/generic/Lavaland.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/generic/Lavaland.dmm
@@ -307,12 +307,7 @@
 	dir = 1
 	},
 /obj/machinery/light,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Mining Outpost";
-	departmentType = 2;
-	name = "Mining Outpost Requests Console";
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "darkyellowcorners"
@@ -366,13 +361,7 @@
 	name = "north bump";
 	pixel_y = 28
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Quartermaster's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	name = "Quartermaster Requests Console";
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/quartermaster/lavaland,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/mine/outpost/quartermaster)
@@ -639,12 +628,7 @@
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/corner{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Mining Outpost";
-	departmentType = 2;
-	name = "Mining Outpost Requests Console";
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /obj/item/radio/intercom{
 	name = "north bump";
 	pixel_y = 28
@@ -1390,12 +1374,7 @@
 "dM" = (
 /obj/effect/spawner/random_spawners/cobweb_left_rare,
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/glass,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Mining Outpost";
-	departmentType = 2;
-	name = "Mining Outpost Requests Console";
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/mine/outpost/maintenance/east)
 "dN" = (
@@ -8880,10 +8859,7 @@
 	},
 /area/mine/outpost/cafeteria)
 "PJ" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Labor Camp";
-	pixel_y = 32
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/arrows/red{
 	dir = 1
 	},
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm
index 19781232e20..49e3eb2fe00 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm
@@ -672,9 +672,7 @@
 /obj/structure/window/reinforced{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/economy/vending/secdrobe,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 9;
@@ -3116,9 +3114,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/security/permabrig)
 "amt" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /obj/machinery/computer/brigcells{
 	dir = 8
 	},
@@ -4176,9 +4172,7 @@
 	name = "west bump";
 	pixel_x = -28
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /obj/item/radio/intercom/department/security{
 	pixel_x = -28;
 	pixel_y = -10
@@ -6759,9 +6753,7 @@
 /area/space/nearstation)
 "axp" = (
 /obj/structure/bookcase/sop,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 8
 	},
@@ -9577,9 +9569,7 @@
 	name = "south bump";
 	pixel_y = -28
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "cult"
 	},
@@ -9910,9 +9900,7 @@
 /area/station/legal/courtroom)
 "aGu" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/legal/courtroom)
 "aGw" = (
@@ -10269,9 +10257,7 @@
 	d2 = 2;
 	icon_state = "1-2"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -14984,9 +14970,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/maintenance/fsmaint)
 "aWh" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/computer/secure_data,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
@@ -15029,9 +15013,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Primary Tool Storage"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/item/assembly/igniter{
 	pixel_x = -8;
 	pixel_y = -4
@@ -15824,9 +15806,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Medbay Paramedic"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/medical/paramedic)
 "aYx" = (
@@ -17837,9 +17817,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/north)
 "bex" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/mineral/titanium/blue,
 /area/shuttle/arrival/station)
 "bey" = (
@@ -18095,9 +18073,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/public/dorms)
 "bfk" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced,
 /obj/machinery/chem_dispenser/beer{
 	pixel_y = 8
@@ -22689,9 +22665,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/bar)
 "brI" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -23689,9 +23663,7 @@
 "buK" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/machinery/reagentgrinder,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "cafeteria"
 	},
@@ -23867,10 +23839,7 @@
 /area/station/public/locker)
 "bvr" = (
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	dir = 4;
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "brown"
@@ -24495,9 +24464,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
 "bxX" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/folder/white,
 /obj/item/pen,
@@ -24865,9 +24832,7 @@
 /area/station/supply/sorting)
 "bzH" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/item/stack/tape_roll,
 /obj/item/destTagger{
 	pixel_x = 4;
@@ -26580,9 +26545,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/science/robotics)
 "bGF" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/structure/rack{
 	dir = 8;
 	layer = 2.9
@@ -27229,9 +27192,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/supply/storage)
 "bIU" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/hollow,
 /obj/machinery/navbeacon{
 	codes_txt = "delivery";
@@ -27553,9 +27514,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/medical/reception)
 "bJZ" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/drinks/cans/dr_gibb,
 /obj/item/storage/box/patch_packs,
@@ -30100,9 +30059,7 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/sw)
 "bTA" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Cargo Office";
 	dir = 4
@@ -30134,9 +30091,7 @@
 	c_tag = "Medbay Chemistry";
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "whiteyellow"
@@ -32478,9 +32433,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/computer/crew{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "darkblue"
@@ -33523,9 +33476,7 @@
 /area/station/medical/psych)
 "cgE" = (
 /obj/machinery/economy/vending/plasmaresearch,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 10;
 	icon_state = "whitepurple"
@@ -34508,9 +34459,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/newscaster{
 	dir = 4;
 	name = "west bump";
@@ -34816,9 +34765,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/hallway/primary/aft/north)
 "clR" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -32
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/command/office/blueshield)
 "clT" = (
@@ -39045,9 +38992,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/engineering/tech_storage)
 "cAK" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -32
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/engineering/tech_storage)
 "cAL" = (
@@ -40962,9 +40907,7 @@
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "whitepurple"
 	},
@@ -41846,9 +41789,7 @@
 	d2 = 2;
 	icon_state = "1-2"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/cyan{
 	dir = 10
 	},
@@ -43490,9 +43431,7 @@
 /area/station/engineering/equipmentstorage)
 "cQO" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass{
 	amount = 50
 	},
@@ -43943,9 +43882,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/atmos)
 "cSf" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "whitepurple"
@@ -44614,9 +44551,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/public/mrchangs)
 "cUj" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/book/manual/wiki/engineering_guide,
 /obj/item/book/manual/engineering_particle_accelerator{
@@ -45159,9 +45094,7 @@
 /area/station/service/bar)
 "cWp" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass{
 	amount = 50
 	},
@@ -46171,9 +46104,7 @@
 "daf" = (
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced,
 /obj/item/book/manual/evaguide,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -32
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/white/hollow,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
@@ -48222,9 +48153,7 @@
 /turf/space,
 /area/space/nearstation)
 "dig" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -32
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/public/locker)
 "dii" = (
@@ -50031,9 +49960,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/public/locker)
 "dnH" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/plantgenes,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
@@ -50980,16 +50907,15 @@
 	name = "south bump";
 	pixel_y = -28
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -32;
-	pixel_x = 32
-	},
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/ai,
 /obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
 	dir = 4;
 	name = "west bump";
 	pixel_x = -28
 	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south{
+	pixel_x = 30
+	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/bluegrid,
 /area/station/turret_protected/ai)
 "drV" = (
@@ -54385,9 +54311,7 @@
 	pixel_x = -5
 	},
 /obj/item/storage/briefcase,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/medical/psych)
 "eNV" = (
@@ -59176,9 +59100,7 @@
 /area/station/security/permabrig)
 "gXD" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/command/meeting_room)
 "gYq" = (
@@ -61469,9 +61391,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_scrubber/on{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
 "iim" = (
@@ -66361,9 +66281,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/security/permabrig)
 "kFd" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "grimy"
 	},
@@ -68162,9 +68080,7 @@
 /obj/item/camera_film,
 /obj/item/camera_film,
 /obj/item/camera/detective,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers{
 	dir = 5
 	},
@@ -69818,9 +69734,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/maintenance/asmaint)
 "mlz" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 32
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 1
 	},
@@ -70258,9 +70172,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 2;
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -71001,9 +70913,7 @@
 "mQt" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/storage/firstaid/regular,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "bluered"
@@ -73639,9 +73549,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/supply{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /obj/structure/cable{
 	d1 = 4;
 	d2 = 8;
@@ -77430,9 +77338,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/fpmaint)
 "pZw" = (
 /obj/machinery/computer/security/mining,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /obj/machinery/firealarm/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/supply/qm)
@@ -79154,9 +79060,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/medical/storage)
 "qId" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
@@ -84852,9 +84756,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/maintenance/apmaint2)
 "tFe" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/camera/autoname{
 	dir = 10
 	},
@@ -84872,10 +84774,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/computer/robotics{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -2;
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/button/windowtint{
 	desc = "A remote control switch for polarized windows.  For culling the sight of the equipment-starved masses.";
 	id = "rdrobosurgery";
@@ -87164,9 +87063,7 @@
 /obj/structure/sign/poster/official/help_others{
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 10;
 	icon_state = "darkpurple"
@@ -91158,9 +91055,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/maintenance/apmaint)
 "wQa" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/shaft_miner,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
@@ -91505,9 +91400,7 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/aft/south)
 "xbn" = (
 /obj/vehicle/janicart,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -29
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/green/hollow,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/service/janitor)
@@ -92228,10 +92121,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_scrubber/on{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30;
-	dir = 1
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/command/office/ntrep)
 "xtZ" = (
@@ -92388,9 +92278,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/apmaint2)
 "xwJ" = (
 /obj/machinery/suit_storage_unit/captain/secure,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/royalblue,
 /area/station/command/office/captain)
 "xwU" = (
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
index aec12ea281f..945e7d77213 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
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-	},
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 	check_synth = 1;
 	name = "AI Chamber Turret Control";
@@ -3872,9 +3870,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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 	dir = 1
 	},
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-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -5135,9 +5129,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -8771,9 +8763,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "darkbrown"
@@ -9727,9 +9717,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -32
-	},
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@@ -10336,9 +10324,7 @@
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 	},
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-	pixel_x = -32
-	},
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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-	},
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@@ -15880,9 +15862,7 @@
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 	},
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-	pixel_x = -32
-	},
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 	icon_state = "white"
@@ -23598,9 +23578,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "darkbrown"
@@ -23991,9 +23969,7 @@
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 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "neutralfull"
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@@ -24234,9 +24210,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -24309,9 +24283,7 @@
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 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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 	dir = 10;
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -28538,9 +28508,7 @@
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 	},
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-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "neutral"
@@ -28952,9 +28920,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -30111,9 +30077,7 @@
 	},
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-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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@@ -33487,9 +33451,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -34578,6 +34540,18 @@
 	icon_state = "neutralcorner"
 	},
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+"dTc" = (
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+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
+/obj/structure/cable/orange{
+	d1 = 1;
+	d2 = 2;
+	icon_state = "1-2"
+	},
+/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers,
+/obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment,
+/turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
+/area/station/hallway/primary/fore/west)
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@@ -37644,9 +37618,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -46142,9 +46114,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -52290,9 +52260,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -53415,9 +53383,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -54481,9 +54447,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -61883,9 +61843,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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@@ -62981,9 +62939,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "whiteblue"
@@ -67296,9 +67252,7 @@
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-	},
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 	icon_state = "cafeteria"
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@@ -67400,9 +67354,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "darkyellow"
@@ -69825,9 +69777,7 @@
 	},
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "whitepurplefull"
 	},
@@ -76803,9 +76753,7 @@
 	},
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -77504,9 +77452,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -80075,9 +80021,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -80623,9 +80567,7 @@
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 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -82805,9 +82747,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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 	network = list("Research","Research Outpost","RD","MiniSat")
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -87534,9 +87470,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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 	dir = 9;
 	icon_state = "whitepurple"
@@ -88435,17 +88369,6 @@
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-	d2 = 2;
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-/obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/supply,
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-/area/station/hallway/primary/fore/west)
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@@ -88544,9 +88467,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -92725,9 +92646,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -92923,9 +92842,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -95444,10 +95361,7 @@
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-	},
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -97718,9 +97630,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm
index adcce788c99..6efd32b683e 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm
@@ -406,9 +406,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -6225,9 +6223,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = 29
-	},
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@@ -8976,9 +8972,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -14314,9 +14308,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -14468,9 +14460,7 @@
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 	dir = 8
 	},
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -17843,9 +17833,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -20260,9 +20248,7 @@
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 	},
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-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "vault"
@@ -24179,9 +24165,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "caution"
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-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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-	},
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 	pixel_y = 25
 	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north{
+	pixel_x = 30
+	},
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-	pixel_x = 30
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-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -31171,9 +31144,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -32
-	},
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@@ -33611,9 +33582,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -36190,9 +36157,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -36229,9 +36194,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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@@ -39044,9 +39005,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -41559,9 +41518,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
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@@ -41942,9 +41899,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
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@@ -45737,10 +45692,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -30;
-	dir = 4
-	},
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@@ -46162,9 +46114,7 @@
 	c_tag = "EVA Storage";
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 32
-	},
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@@ -50286,9 +50236,7 @@
 	d2 = 8;
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -53023,9 +52971,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -53355,9 +53301,7 @@
 	network = list("Research","SS13")
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -54444,9 +54388,7 @@
 	dir = 8;
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 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "whitepurplecorner"
 	},
@@ -56476,9 +56418,7 @@
 	desc = "Someone has crossed out the 'Space' from Space Cleaner and written in Chemistry. Scrawled on the back is, 'Okay, whoever filled this with polytrinic acid, it was only funny the first time. It was hard enough replacing the CMO's first cat!'";
 	name = "Chemistry Cleaner"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
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 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "whiteyellow"
@@ -57245,10 +57185,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30;
-	pixel_y = -2
-	},
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 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
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@@ -58079,9 +58016,7 @@
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal{
 	amount = 50
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/hollow,
 /obj/machinery/light_switch{
 	dir = 4;
@@ -64157,9 +64092,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "whitepurple"
@@ -68554,9 +68487,7 @@
 	pixel_x = -1;
 	pixel_y = -2
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
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 	dir = 6;
 	icon_state = "whitepurple"
@@ -73056,9 +72987,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "darkblue"
@@ -77489,9 +77418,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -80416,9 +80343,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
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@@ -81238,9 +81163,7 @@
 	pixel_y = 5
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "darkblue"
 	},
@@ -81365,10 +81288,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	dir = 1;
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "darkblue"
 	},
@@ -81640,9 +81560,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "darkred"
 	},
@@ -88697,9 +88615,7 @@
 	c_tag = "Rec Room Aft";
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "neutralcorner"
@@ -92096,10 +92012,7 @@
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 /obj/item/pen,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	dir = 8;
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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 	pixel_y = -27;
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@@ -92121,9 +92034,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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 	dir = 9;
 	icon_state = "darkred"
@@ -98762,9 +98673,7 @@
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/virusfood{
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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 	dir = 10;
 	icon_state = "whitegreen"
@@ -99240,9 +99149,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm
index 7738b3e7350..e009aa46276 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm
@@ -440,9 +440,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -1324,9 +1322,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/fore)
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 10;
 	icon_state = "darkred"
@@ -5747,9 +5743,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -6214,9 +6208,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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@@ -7276,9 +7268,7 @@
 	pixel_y = 5
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 /obj/item/storage/box/pillbottles,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -8816,9 +8806,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/photocopier/faxmachine{
 	department = "Quartermaster's Office"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
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 	icon_state = "brown"
 	},
@@ -12183,9 +12171,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkgrey"
 	},
@@ -13349,9 +13335,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 6;
 	pixel_y = -6
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
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 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -14127,9 +14111,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkgrey"
 	},
@@ -15426,9 +15408,7 @@
 	c_tag = "Customs Checkpoint"
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "red"
@@ -16221,9 +16201,7 @@
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 	pixel_x = 32
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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@@ -17787,9 +17765,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
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 	dir = 4
@@ -18165,9 +18141,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
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 	pixel_y = -3
@@ -18563,9 +18537,7 @@
 	pixel_y = 3
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -18695,9 +18667,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
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@@ -19885,9 +19855,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
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@@ -21401,9 +21369,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -21513,9 +21479,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -23959,9 +23923,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
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@@ -26392,9 +26354,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -26860,9 +26820,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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@@ -28105,9 +28063,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -28372,9 +28328,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
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@@ -28716,10 +28670,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	dir = 8;
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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 	icon_state = "darkyellow"
@@ -29691,9 +29642,7 @@
 	pixel_y = -2
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
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@@ -29918,9 +29867,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -32
-	},
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
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 	},
@@ -34958,9 +34903,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
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 	dir = 8
 	},
@@ -35671,9 +35614,7 @@
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 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/command/office/hos)
 "czA" = (
@@ -38506,9 +38447,7 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/geneticist,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "white"
 	},
@@ -42704,9 +42643,7 @@
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
 	dir = 5
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "white"
 	},
@@ -42763,10 +42700,9 @@
 	},
 /obj/item/restraints/handcuffs,
 /obj/item/radio/off,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east{
 	department = "Security";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	pixel_x = 30
+	departmentType = 5
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
@@ -42954,9 +42890,7 @@
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment/corner{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/on,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "grimy"
@@ -45741,9 +45675,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 4;
 	pixel_y = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 10;
 	icon_state = "yellow"
@@ -46572,9 +46504,7 @@
 /obj/item/assembly/signaler{
 	pixel_y = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "white"
 	},
@@ -54307,9 +54237,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/medical/storage)
 "hHW" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "cult"
 	},
@@ -55122,9 +55050,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Science - Research Fore"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 32
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "whitepurple"
@@ -59083,9 +59009,7 @@
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
 	dir = 6
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "pipe-c"
@@ -60986,9 +60910,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/computer/card/minor/cmo{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "whiteblue"
@@ -61655,9 +61577,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers{
 	dir = 6
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "whiteblue"
@@ -61766,9 +61686,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/aft2)
 "kQx" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants/plant11,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/legal/courtroom)
 "kQB" = (
@@ -62447,9 +62365,7 @@
 /area/station/science/toxins/launch)
 "lfd" = (
 /obj/structure/table/glass,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /obj/machinery/reagentgrinder,
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Chemistry";
@@ -62883,9 +62799,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/control)
 "llW" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "neutralcorner"
@@ -63666,9 +63580,7 @@
 	name = "emergency shower"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/visible/purple,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/supply,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers,
@@ -65469,9 +65381,7 @@
 /obj/structure/chair/comfy/beige{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/medical/psych)
 "moV" = (
@@ -68010,9 +67920,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/security/brig)
 "nos" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "bar"
 	},
@@ -73621,9 +73529,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/entry/east)
 "pNo" = (
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "brown"
@@ -74165,9 +74071,7 @@
 /obj/item/storage/box/bodybags,
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/surgical,
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/latex,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /obj/machinery/light/small,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
@@ -74710,9 +74614,7 @@
 	pixel_y = 4
 	},
 /obj/item/storage/box,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "caution"
@@ -76135,9 +76037,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 4;
 	pixel_y = -3
 	},
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plasma,
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plasma,
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plasma,
@@ -78314,9 +78214,7 @@
 /area/station/engineering/atmos/control)
 "rJh" = (
 /obj/structure/rack,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north,
 /obj/structure/cable{
 	d1 = 4;
 	d2 = 8;
@@ -80947,9 +80845,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/fsmaint)
 "sOH" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/bombcloset,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
 	dir = 4
 	},
@@ -82098,9 +81994,7 @@
 	},
 /obj/machinery/light,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/control)
 "tmZ" = (
diff --git a/code/game/area/areas/mining_areas.dm b/code/game/area/areas/mining_areas.dm
index 91b4a17339a..ffe68fa46fd 100644
--- a/code/game/area/areas/mining_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/areas/mining_areas.dm
@@ -48,6 +48,8 @@
 	name = "Mining Station"
 	icon_state = "mining"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_STANDARD_STATION
+	request_console_name = "Mining Outpost"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/mine/outpost/airlock
 	name = "Mining Station Airlock"
@@ -122,6 +124,9 @@
 /area/mine/outpost/quartermaster
 	name = "Mining Station Quartermaster's Office"
 	icon_state = "qm"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Quartermaster's Desk"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/mine/laborcamp
 	name = "Labor Camp"
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/requests_console.dm b/code/game/machinery/requests_console.dm
index 19fea24abb2..41b5a28b42a 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/requests_console.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/requests_console.dm
@@ -399,6 +399,8 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(allRequestConsoles)
 			return TRUE
 	return FALSE
 
+MAPPING_DIRECTIONAL_HELPERS(/obj/machinery/requests_console, 30, 30)
+
 /proc/send_requests_console_message(message, sender, recipient, stamped, verified, priority, obj/item/radio/radio)
 	if(!message)
 		return
diff --git a/icons/obj/terminals.dmi b/icons/obj/terminals.dmi
index 846889e7773..ceab3368276 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/terminals.dmi and b/icons/obj/terminals.dmi differ
diff --git a/tools/UpdatePaths/Scripts/XXXXX_reqconsole_directionals.txt b/tools/UpdatePaths/Scripts/XXXXX_reqconsole_directionals.txt
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..48624ce860c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tools/UpdatePaths/Scripts/XXXXX_reqconsole_directionals.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{department="Security";departmentType=5;pixel_x=30} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east{department="Security";departmentType=5}
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{dir=1;pixel_y=-30} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{dir=4;pixel_x=-30} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{dir=8;pixel_x=30} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_x=-30} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_x=-32} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/west
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_x=30} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_x=32;pixel_y=-32} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east{pixel_y=-30}
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_x=32;pixel_y=32} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east{pixel_y=30}
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_x=32} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_y=-28} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_y=-29} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_y=-30} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_y=-32} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/south
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_y=29} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_y=30} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{pixel_y=32} : /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/north