From 7f219de67fc946862ba134e1f4ebe88e7c676902 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: warriorstar-orion <orion@snowfrost.garden>
Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 04:55:30 -0400
Subject: [PATCH] refactor: move req console config to areas (#26051)

* refactor: move req console config to areas

* improve dmdoc

* just set this to what the area has
---
 _maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm       | 204 ++++--------------
 _maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm      | 114 +---------
 _maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm     | 118 ++--------
 _maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm      | 107 +--------
 code/__DEFINES/machines.dm                    |   8 +
 code/game/area/ai_monitored.dm                |   1 +
 code/game/area/areas.dm                       |   8 +
 code/game/area/ss13_areas/ai_areas.dm         |   2 +
 code/game/area/ss13_areas/command_areas.dm    |  29 +++
 .../game/area/ss13_areas/engineering_areas.dm |  11 +
 code/game/area/ss13_areas/legal_areas.dm      |   6 +-
 code/game/area/ss13_areas/medical_areas.dm    |  11 +
 code/game/area/ss13_areas/public_areas.dm     |   4 +
 code/game/area/ss13_areas/science_areas.dm    |  17 +-
 code/game/area/ss13_areas/security_areas.dm   |  14 ++
 code/game/area/ss13_areas/service_areas.dm    |   9 +
 code/game/area/ss13_areas/supply_areas.dm     |  12 ++
 code/game/machinery/requests_console.dm       |  25 ++-
 18 files changed, 206 insertions(+), 494 deletions(-)

diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm
index eef6fea641c..d560ad2d9f2 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm
@@ -673,8 +673,6 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Security";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/economy/vending/secdrobe,
@@ -3119,9 +3117,6 @@
 /area/station/security/permabrig)
 "amt" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Head of Security's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/computer/brigcells{
@@ -4184,8 +4179,6 @@
 	pixel_x = -28
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Warden";
-	departmentType = 7;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/item/radio/intercom/department/security{
@@ -6769,7 +6762,6 @@
 "axp" = (
 /obj/structure/bookcase/sop,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Internal Affairs Office";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/light{
@@ -9588,9 +9580,7 @@
 	pixel_y = -28
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Magistrate";
-	pixel_x = 30;
-	departmentType = 5
+	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "cult"
@@ -9923,7 +9913,6 @@
 "aGu" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Courtroom";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -10283,7 +10272,6 @@
 	icon_state = "1-2"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Courtroom";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -14999,8 +14987,6 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/fsmaint)
 "aWh" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Security";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/computer/secure_data,
@@ -15046,7 +15032,6 @@
 	c_tag = "Primary Tool Storage"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Tool Storage";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/item/assembly/igniter{
@@ -15842,8 +15827,6 @@
 	c_tag = "Medbay Paramedic"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Paramedic";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
@@ -17857,7 +17840,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/north)
 "bex" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Arrival Shuttle";
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/mineral/titanium/blue,
@@ -18116,8 +18098,6 @@
 /area/station/public/dorms)
 "bfk" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Bar";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced,
@@ -22712,9 +22692,7 @@
 /area/station/service/bar)
 "brI" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Chapel";
-	pixel_x = -30;
-	departmentType = 2
+	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
@@ -23714,8 +23692,6 @@
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/machinery/reagentgrinder,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Kitchen";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -23894,10 +23870,8 @@
 "bvr" = (
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Expedition";
-	departmentType = 2;
-	pixel_x = -30;
-	dir = 4
+	dir = 4;
+	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
@@ -24524,8 +24498,6 @@
 /area/station/service/library)
 "bxX" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/structure/table,
@@ -24896,8 +24868,6 @@
 "bzH" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Cargo Bay";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/item/stack/tape_roll,
@@ -26615,8 +26585,6 @@
 /area/station/science/robotics)
 "bGF" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Robotics";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/structure/rack{
@@ -27266,8 +27234,6 @@
 /area/station/supply/storage)
 "bIU" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Cargo Bay";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/hollow,
@@ -27592,8 +27558,6 @@
 /area/station/medical/reception)
 "bJZ" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Medbay";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/structure/table,
@@ -29124,17 +29088,6 @@
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/supply/storage)
-"bPP" = (
-/obj/machinery/computer/security/mining,
-/obj/machinery/firealarm/directional/north,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Quartermaster's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
-/turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
-/area/station/supply/qm)
 "bPS" = (
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment{
 	dir = 4
@@ -30144,8 +30097,6 @@
 "bTA" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Cargo Bay";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/camera{
@@ -30180,8 +30131,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Chemistry";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -32526,9 +32475,6 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Chief Medical Officer's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -33574,8 +33520,6 @@
 "cgE" = (
 /obj/machinery/economy/vending/plasmaresearch,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -34561,8 +34505,6 @@
 	dir = 1
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Virology";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/newscaster{
@@ -34871,10 +34813,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/aft/north)
 "clR" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Blueshield";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	name = "Blueshield Requests Console";
 	pixel_x = -32
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -39104,7 +39042,6 @@
 /area/station/engineering/tech_storage)
 "cAK" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Tech Storage";
 	pixel_y = -32
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
@@ -41022,8 +40959,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -41907,8 +41842,6 @@
 	icon_state = "1-2"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Atmospherics";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/cyan{
@@ -43553,8 +43486,6 @@
 "cQO" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Engineering";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass{
@@ -44008,8 +43939,6 @@
 /area/station/engineering/atmos)
 "cSf" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Xenobiology";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -44681,8 +44610,6 @@
 /area/station/public/mrchangs)
 "cUj" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Engineering";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/structure/table,
@@ -45228,8 +45155,6 @@
 "cWp" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Atmospherics";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass{
@@ -46242,7 +46167,6 @@
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced,
 /obj/item/book/manual/evaguide,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "EVA";
 	pixel_x = -32
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/white/hollow,
@@ -48294,7 +48218,6 @@
 /area/space/nearstation)
 "dig" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Locker Room";
 	pixel_x = -32
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
@@ -50104,8 +50027,6 @@
 /area/station/public/locker)
 "dnH" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Hydroponics";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/plantgenes,
@@ -51055,10 +50976,8 @@
 	pixel_y = -28
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "AI";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	pixel_x = 32;
-	pixel_y = -32
+	pixel_y = -32;
+	pixel_x = 32
 	},
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/ai,
 /obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
@@ -52866,7 +52785,7 @@
 	inlet_injector_autolink_id = "o2_in";
 	name = "Oxygen Supply Control";
 	outlet_vent_autolink_id = "o2_out";
-	autolink_sensors = list("o2_sensor"="Tank")
+	autolink_sensors = list("o2_sensor" = "Tank")
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "blue"
@@ -54456,9 +54375,7 @@
 	},
 /obj/item/storage/briefcase,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Psychiatrist";
-	pixel_x = -30;
-	departmentType = 2
+	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/medical/psych)
@@ -54701,7 +54618,7 @@
 	inlet_injector_autolink_id = "n2_in";
 	name = "Nitrogen Supply Control";
 	outlet_vent_autolink_id = "n2_out";
-	autolink_sensors = list("n2_sensor"="Tank")
+	autolink_sensors = list("n2_sensor" = "Tank")
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/visible/yellow,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -55180,6 +55097,16 @@
 	icon_state = "darkgreen"
 	},
 /area/station/medical/medbay3)
+"feD" = (
+/obj/machinery/light{
+	dir = 4
+	},
+/obj/machinery/firealarm/directional/east,
+/turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
+	dir = 4;
+	icon_state = "brown"
+	},
+/area/station/supply/expedition)
 "feN" = (
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/entry/north)
@@ -55988,7 +55915,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/computer/general_air_control{
 	dir = 4;
 	name = "Tank Monitor";
-	autolink_sensors = list("n2_sensor"="Nitrogen","o2_sensor"="Oxygen","co2_sensor"="Carbon Dioxide","tox_sensor"="Toxins","n2o_sensor"="Nitrous Oxide","waste_sensor"="Gas Mix Tank")
+	autolink_sensors = list("n2_sensor" = "Nitrogen", "o2_sensor" = "Oxygen", "co2_sensor" = "Carbon Dioxide", "tox_sensor" = "Toxins", "n2o_sensor" = "Nitrous Oxide", "waste_sensor" = "Gas Mix Tank")
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/atmos/control)
@@ -59239,9 +59166,6 @@
 "gXD" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Bridge";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -61534,8 +61458,6 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Library";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -66419,8 +66341,6 @@
 /area/station/security/permabrig)
 "kFd" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Chapel";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -66556,7 +66476,7 @@
 	inlet_injector_autolink_id = "co2_in";
 	name = "Carbon Dioxide Supply Control";
 	outlet_vent_autolink_id = "co2_out";
-	autolink_sensors = list("co2_sensor"="Tank")
+	autolink_sensors = list("co2_sensor" = "Tank")
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
@@ -68218,9 +68138,7 @@
 /obj/item/camera_film,
 /obj/item/camera/detective,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30;
-	department = "Detective";
-	departmentType = 5
+	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers{
 	dir = 5
@@ -69460,7 +69378,7 @@
 	dir = 1;
 	level = 3;
 	name = "Distribution and Waste Monitor";
-	autolink_sensors = list("mair_in_meter"="Mixed Air In","air_sensor"="Mixed Air Supply Tank","mair_out_meter"="Mixed Air Out","dloop_atm_meter"="Distribution Loop","wloop_atm_meter"="Waste Loop")
+	autolink_sensors = list("mair_in_meter" = "Mixed Air In", "air_sensor" = "Mixed Air Supply Tank", "mair_out_meter" = "Mixed Air Out", "dloop_atm_meter" = "Distribution Loop", "wloop_atm_meter" = "Waste Loop")
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/controlroom)
@@ -69876,9 +69794,6 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/asmaint)
 "mlz" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Chief Engineer's Desk";
-	departmentType = 7;
 	pixel_y = 32
 	},
 /obj/machinery/light{
@@ -70319,8 +70234,6 @@
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Morgue";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -71064,7 +70977,6 @@
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/storage/firstaid/regular,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Crew Quarters";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -73704,9 +73616,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Bridge";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/structure/cable{
@@ -75095,7 +75004,7 @@
 	inlet_injector_autolink_id = "tox_in";
 	name = "Toxin Supply Control";
 	outlet_vent_autolink_id = "tox_out";
-	autolink_sensors = list("tox_sensor"="Tank")
+	autolink_sensors = list("tox_sensor" = "Tank")
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
 	dir = 4
@@ -75455,7 +75364,7 @@
 	dir = 8;
 	level = 3;
 	name = "Distribution and Waste Monitor";
-	autolink_sensors = list("mair_in_meter"="Mixed Air In","air_sensor"="Mixed Air Supply Tank","mair_out_meter"="Mixed Air Out","dloop_atm_meter"="Distribution Loop","wloop_atm_meter"="Waste Loop")
+	autolink_sensors = list("mair_in_meter" = "Mixed Air In", "air_sensor" = "Mixed Air Supply Tank", "mair_out_meter" = "Mixed Air Out", "dloop_atm_meter" = "Distribution Loop", "wloop_atm_meter" = "Waste Loop")
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/atmos/control)
@@ -77497,6 +77406,14 @@
 /obj/effect/mapping_helpers/airlock/access/all/engineering/maintenance,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/maintenance/fpmaint)
+"pZw" = (
+/obj/machinery/computer/security/mining,
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{
+	pixel_x = -30
+	},
+/obj/machinery/firealarm/directional/north,
+/turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
+/area/station/supply/qm)
 "pZK" = (
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 8
@@ -78148,7 +78065,7 @@
 	},
 /obj/machinery/computer/general_air_control{
 	name = "Bomb Mix Monitor";
-	autolink_sensors = list("burn_sensor"="Burn Mix")
+	autolink_sensors = list("burn_sensor" = "Burn Mix")
 	},
 /obj/machinery/door_control{
 	id = "ToxinsVenting";
@@ -79218,8 +79135,6 @@
 /area/station/medical/storage)
 "qId" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment,
@@ -79859,11 +79774,6 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/fore)
 "qZX" = (
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Expedition";
-	departmentType = 2;
-	pixel_x = 30
-	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "darkbluecorners"
@@ -79919,7 +79829,7 @@
 	},
 /obj/machinery/computer/general_air_control{
 	name = "Tank Monitor";
-	autolink_sensors = list("n2_sensor"="Nitrogen","o2_sensor"="Oxygen","co2_sensor"="Carbon Dioxide","tox_sensor"="Toxins","n2o_sensor"="Nitrous Oxide","waste_sensor"="Gas Mix Tank")
+	autolink_sensors = list("n2_sensor" = "Nitrogen", "o2_sensor" = "Oxygen", "co2_sensor" = "Carbon Dioxide", "tox_sensor" = "Toxins", "n2o_sensor" = "Nitrous Oxide", "waste_sensor" = "Gas Mix Tank")
 	},
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 4
@@ -81087,7 +80997,7 @@
 	name = "Mixed Air Supply Control";
 	outlet_vent_autolink_id = "air_out";
 	outlet_setting = 2000;
-	autolink_sensors = list("air_sensor"="Tank")
+	autolink_sensors = list("air_sensor" = "Tank")
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "arrival"
@@ -83157,22 +83067,6 @@
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/command/bridge)
-"sJe" = (
-/obj/machinery/light{
-	dir = 4
-	},
-/obj/machinery/firealarm/directional/east,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "NT Representative";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
-/turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
-	dir = 4;
-	icon_state = "brown"
-	},
-/area/station/supply/expedition)
 "sJu" = (
 /obj/machinery/door/firedoor,
 /obj/machinery/door/airlock{
@@ -84925,9 +84819,6 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/apmaint2)
 "tFe" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Head of Personnel's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/camera/autoname{
@@ -84948,9 +84839,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Research Director's Desk";
-	departmentType = 7;
 	pixel_x = -2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
@@ -86978,7 +86866,7 @@
 	inlet_injector_autolink_id = "waste_in";
 	name = "Gas Mix Tank Control";
 	outlet_vent_autolink_id = "waste_out";
-	autolink_sensors = list("waste_sensor"="Tank")
+	autolink_sensors = list("waste_sensor" = "Tank")
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
@@ -87236,8 +87124,6 @@
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Genetics";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -91233,8 +91119,6 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/apmaint)
 "wQa" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Mining";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/shaft_miner,
@@ -91582,8 +91466,6 @@
 "xbn" = (
 /obj/vehicle/janicart,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Janitorial";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_y = -29
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/green/hollow,
@@ -92307,9 +92189,6 @@
 	dir = 1
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "NT Representative";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = -30;
 	dir = 1
 	},
@@ -92470,9 +92349,6 @@
 "xwJ" = (
 /obj/machinery/suit_storage_unit/captain/secure,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Captain's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/royalblue,
@@ -92574,7 +92450,7 @@
 	inlet_injector_autolink_id = "n2o_in";
 	name = "Nitrous Oxide Supply Control";
 	outlet_vent_autolink_id = "n2o_out";
-	autolink_sensors = list("n2o_sensor"="Tank")
+	autolink_sensors = list("n2o_sensor" = "Tank")
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
@@ -115134,7 +115010,7 @@ rBg
 bSm
 prX
 bYM
-bPP
+pZw
 bXf
 bYr
 nBz
@@ -118742,7 +118618,7 @@ wrU
 wrU
 wrU
 coH
-sJe
+feD
 cFM
 wrU
 xQB
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
index 0e5293c8909..b4074a8105d 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
@@ -1282,8 +1282,6 @@
 /area/shuttle/pod_4)
 "aiO" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "AI";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = -28
 	},
 /obj/machinery/turretid/lethal{
@@ -3874,9 +3872,6 @@
 	dir = 1
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Head of Security's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/computer/secure_data{
@@ -3933,10 +3928,6 @@
 /area/station/command/office/captain)
 "ayv" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Captain's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	name = "Captain RC";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/computer/communications,
@@ -5144,10 +5135,6 @@
 /area/station/command/bridge)
 "aHm" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Bridge";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	name = "Bridge RC";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/black,
@@ -8809,9 +8796,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/starboard/north)
 "bcR" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Cargo Bay";
-	departmentType = 2;
-	name = "Cargo RC";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -9768,7 +9752,6 @@
 	name = "south bump"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "EVA";
 	pixel_x = -32
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -10378,10 +10361,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Chief Engineer's Desk";
-	departmentType = 3;
-	name = "Chief Engineer RC";
 	pixel_x = -32
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
@@ -10436,10 +10415,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Chief Medical Officer's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	name = "Chief Medical Officer RC";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -11398,10 +11373,6 @@
 /area/station/command/office/hop)
 "bqF" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Head of Personnel's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	name = "Head of Personnel RC";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/disposal,
@@ -15934,7 +15905,6 @@
 	network = list("SS13","CMO")
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Virology";
 	pixel_x = -32
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/supply,
@@ -23628,9 +23598,6 @@
 /area/station/supply/office)
 "cAn" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Cargo Bay";
-	departmentType = 2;
-	name = "Cargo RC";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -24024,7 +23991,6 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Crew Quarters";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -24262,10 +24228,7 @@
 /area/space)
 "cEm" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Quartermaster's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	pixel_x = 30;
-	announcementConsole = 1
+	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/photocopier,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -24347,8 +24310,6 @@
 	pixel_y = -28
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Warden";
-	departmentType = 7;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -27396,7 +27357,6 @@
 /obj/item/stamp/magistrate,
 /obj/item/pen/multi/gold,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Magistrate";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
@@ -28594,7 +28554,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Tool Storage";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -29009,8 +28968,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Bar";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -30170,9 +30127,7 @@
 /area/station/science/hallway)
 "dkb" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = -30;
-	department = "Detective";
-	departmentType = 5
+	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/structure/cable/orange{
 	d1 = 4;
@@ -33575,7 +33530,6 @@
 /obj/item/t_scanner,
 /obj/item/multitool,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Tech Storage";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
@@ -37730,9 +37684,6 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/disposal/external/north)
 "eZB" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Atmospherics";
-	departmentType = 4;
-	name = "Atmos RC";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/atmos_personal,
@@ -42670,8 +42621,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/supply,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Janitorial";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
@@ -46203,10 +46152,7 @@
 "hUK" = (
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Mining";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	pixel_x = 30;
-	announcementConsole = 1
+	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/supply/miningdock)
@@ -52334,7 +52280,6 @@
 "jMh" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Psychiatrist";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
@@ -53460,7 +53405,6 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/starboard)
 "kgy" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Library";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -54527,9 +54471,6 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/asmaint)
 "kwS" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "NT Representative";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -59755,10 +59696,6 @@
 /area/station/command/office/rd)
 "lZX" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Blueshield";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	name = "Blueshield Requests Console";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/structure/closet/cabinet,
@@ -59766,9 +59703,6 @@
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/drinks/drinkingglass,
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/drinks/bottle/whiskey,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Blueshield";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -61930,7 +61864,6 @@
 "mNv" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/wardrobe/black,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Arrival Shuttle";
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/mineral/titanium/blue,
@@ -63033,8 +62966,6 @@
 /obj/structure/table/glass,
 /obj/item/storage/box/syringes,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Medbay";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -67330,8 +67261,6 @@
 "ozW" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/freezer/kitchen,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Kitchen";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -67436,8 +67365,6 @@
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/fifty,
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/metal/fifty,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Engineering";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -69871,9 +69798,6 @@
 /area/station/science/misc_lab)
 "pqq" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Xenobiology";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -76858,8 +76782,6 @@
 /area/station/service/kitchen)
 "rCC" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Morgue";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -77552,8 +77474,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/starboard/north)
 "rOy" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Chapel";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/black,
@@ -80118,8 +80038,6 @@
 /area/station/public/quantum/science)
 "sDY" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Hydroponics";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/hydroponics/constructable,
@@ -80668,9 +80586,6 @@
 	dir = 1
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Robotics";
-	departmentType = 2;
-	name = "Robotics RC";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/white,
@@ -82843,8 +82758,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/fore/east)
 "tyF" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/r_n_d/circuit_imprinter,
@@ -85981,10 +85894,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/west)
 "uzI" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Research Director's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	name = "Research Director RC";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/computer/security{
@@ -86567,8 +86476,6 @@
 /area/station/public/locker)
 "uJE" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Courtroom";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
@@ -87562,8 +87469,6 @@
 /obj/item/storage/box/monkeycubes/wolpincubes,
 /obj/item/storage/box/monkeycubes/nian_worme_cubes,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Genetics";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -88563,7 +88468,6 @@
 /obj/item/stamp/law,
 /obj/item/pen/multi,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Internal Affairs Office";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/item/taperecorder,
@@ -92748,8 +92652,6 @@
 	icon_state = "1-2"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Security";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers,
@@ -92941,7 +92843,6 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/gambling_den)
 "wyn" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Paramedic";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -95474,9 +95375,8 @@
 "xnp" = (
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/explorer,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Expedition";
-	pixel_x = -30;
-	dir = 4
+	dir = 4;
+	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
@@ -97352,9 +97252,6 @@
 /area/station/legal/magistrate)
 "xSE" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Chemistry";
-	departmentType = 2;
-	name = "Chemistry RC";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /mob/living/simple_animal/bot/cleanbot{
@@ -97715,7 +97612,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/north)
 "xYV" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Locker Room";
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm
index 27d07cd3e14..fc21356c971 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm
@@ -399,7 +399,6 @@
 "aeF" = (
 /obj/structure/filingcabinet/chestdrawer,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Psychiatrist";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -6307,8 +6306,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/structure/closet/l3closet/janitor,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Janitorial";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_y = 29
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/hollow,
@@ -9108,8 +9105,6 @@
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/drinks/shaker,
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/rag,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Bar";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
@@ -14468,8 +14463,6 @@
 	c_tag = "Cargo Office"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Cargo Bay";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/item/storage/firstaid/regular,
@@ -14624,9 +14617,6 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Quartermaster's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -18030,8 +18020,6 @@
 /obj/machinery/disposal,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/trunk,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Kitchen";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
@@ -20434,9 +20422,6 @@
 	dir = 1
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Head of Security's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -24395,6 +24380,15 @@
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/maintenance/starboard)
+"buG" = (
+/obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/engineering_personal,
+/obj/machinery/requests_console{
+	pixel_y = -30
+	},
+/obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
+/obj/machinery/firealarm/directional/east,
+/turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
+/area/station/engineering/control)
 "buI" = (
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/visible/yellow{
 	dir = 4
@@ -24918,8 +24912,6 @@
 /obj/item/watertank,
 /obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade/antiweed,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Hydroponics";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/hollow,
@@ -26965,8 +26957,6 @@
 	pixel_y = -32
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Atmospherics";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -27080,8 +27070,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Tool Storage";
-	name = "Primary Tool Storage Console";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/hollow,
@@ -27656,10 +27644,8 @@
 	pixel_y = 5
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "AI";
-	departmentType = 5;
-	pixel_x = 32;
-	pixel_y = 32
+	pixel_y = 32;
+	pixel_x = 32
 	},
 /obj/item/radio/intercom/custom{
 	pixel_y = 25
@@ -30109,7 +30095,6 @@
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass,
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/glass,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Tech Storage";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
@@ -31103,8 +31088,6 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Detective";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
@@ -31437,9 +31420,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Chief Engineer's Desk";
-	departmentType = 7;
 	pixel_x = -32
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
@@ -33958,9 +33938,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Captain's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/black,
@@ -34813,9 +34790,6 @@
 /obj/item/paper_bin/nanotrasen,
 /obj/item/stamp/hop,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Head of Personnel's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -36611,9 +36585,6 @@
 	department = "NT Representative's Office"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "NT Representative";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/royalblack,
@@ -36653,9 +36624,6 @@
 "cal" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/blueshield,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Blueshield";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -38994,7 +38962,6 @@
 "cgk" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Magistrate";
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -39468,7 +39435,6 @@
 "chP" = (
 /obj/structure/filingcabinet/security,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Internal Affairs Office";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -41263,17 +41229,6 @@
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/control)
-"cmN" = (
-/obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/engineering_personal,
-/obj/machinery/firealarm/directional/east,
-/obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Engineering";
-	departmentType = 3;
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
-/obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
-/turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
-/area/station/engineering/control)
 "cmO" = (
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced,
 /obj/item/clipboard,
@@ -41998,7 +41953,6 @@
 	pixel_y = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Courtroom";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
@@ -42386,7 +42340,6 @@
 /obj/item/storage/bag/books,
 /obj/item/taperecorder,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Library";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/grimy,
@@ -46194,9 +46147,8 @@
 "czW" = (
 /obj/effect/spawner/random_spawners/dirt_often,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Expedition";
-	dir = 4;
-	pixel_x = -30
+	pixel_x = -30;
+	dir = 4
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
@@ -46620,7 +46572,6 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "EVA";
 	pixel_x = 32
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
@@ -50753,7 +50704,6 @@
 	icon_state = "2-8"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Paramedic";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -53482,7 +53432,6 @@
 "cYh" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/wardrobe/yellow,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Locker Room";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -53815,8 +53764,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/machinery/reagentgrinder,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Xenobiology";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
@@ -54906,8 +54853,6 @@
 	network = list("Research","SS13")
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -56940,8 +56885,6 @@
 	name = "Chemistry Cleaner"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Chemistry";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -57712,9 +57655,6 @@
 /obj/item/clipboard,
 /obj/item/toy/figure/crew/rd,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Research Director's Desk";
-	departmentType = 7;
 	pixel_x = -30;
 	pixel_y = -2
 	},
@@ -58544,8 +58484,6 @@
 	amount = 50
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Robotics";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/hollow,
@@ -64624,8 +64562,6 @@
 "dYd" = (
 /obj/machinery/dna_scannernew,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Genetics";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -68933,8 +68869,6 @@
 	pixel_y = -2
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -73287,9 +73221,6 @@
 /area/station/medical/medbay)
 "iWN" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Chief Medical Officer's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -77602,8 +77533,6 @@
 /area/station/security/main)
 "lFG" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Medbay";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/structure/table,
@@ -80516,7 +80445,6 @@
 "nnV" = (
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Mining";
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
@@ -81321,8 +81249,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/item/pen/multi,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Morgue";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -81450,9 +81376,6 @@
 /area/station/command/office/cmo)
 "nRs" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Bridge";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	dir = 1;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
@@ -81728,8 +81651,6 @@
 /area/station/medical/virology)
 "oar" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Security";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -88587,7 +88508,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Crew Quarters";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -91878,9 +91798,8 @@
 /obj/item/paper_bin,
 /obj/item/pen,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Chapel Office";
-	pixel_x = 30;
-	dir = 8
+	dir = 8;
+	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/button/windowtint{
 	pixel_y = -27;
@@ -91904,8 +91823,6 @@
 "tNO" = (
 /obj/machinery/computer/crew,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Warden";
-	departmentType = 7;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -98414,8 +98331,6 @@
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Virology";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -98887,7 +98802,6 @@
 "xPh" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Arrival Shuttle";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/mineral/titanium/blue,
@@ -126879,7 +126793,7 @@ ceT
 pkx
 iUa
 cjO
-cmN
+buG
 nNM
 czH
 coo
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm
index 25dde91bd94..8476ef47ab8 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm
@@ -441,9 +441,7 @@
 /area/station/legal/magistrate)
 "afw" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	pixel_y = 30;
-	department = "Detective";
-	departmentType = 5
+	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/security/detective)
@@ -1327,8 +1325,6 @@
 "alZ" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/security,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Security";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -5753,7 +5749,6 @@
 /obj/structure/chair/comfy/brown,
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/magistrate,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Magistrate";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
@@ -6221,7 +6216,6 @@
 /area/station/supply/miningdock)
 "aHs" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Mining";
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
@@ -7284,8 +7278,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/item/storage/box/pillbottles,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -8826,9 +8818,6 @@
 	department = "Quartermaster's Office"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Quartermaster's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -12200,7 +12189,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/bridge)
 "bad" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Crew Quarters";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -13367,7 +13355,6 @@
 	pixel_y = -6
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Tech Storage";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -14146,9 +14133,6 @@
 "bfd" = (
 /obj/machinery/computer/atmos_alert,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Chief Engineer's Desk";
-	departmentType = 7;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -15448,8 +15432,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/machinery/computer/card,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Security";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -16245,7 +16227,6 @@
 	pixel_x = 32
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Tool Storage";
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
@@ -17812,8 +17793,6 @@
 /obj/item/restraints/legcuffs/beartrap,
 /obj/item/restraints/legcuffs/beartrap,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Janitorial";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/camera{
@@ -18192,8 +18171,6 @@
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/stack/wrapping_paper,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Cargo Bay";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/item/stack/packageWrap{
@@ -18592,8 +18569,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/item/pen/multi,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "AI";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -18726,7 +18701,6 @@
 /area/shuttle/arrival/station)
 "brt" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Arrival Shuttle";
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/light,
@@ -19917,9 +19891,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/entry/east)
 "buE" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Bridge";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers{
@@ -21436,9 +21407,6 @@
 "byu" = (
 /obj/machinery/pdapainter,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Head of Personnel's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -21551,9 +21519,6 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Captain's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -24000,7 +23965,6 @@
 /obj/structure/chair/comfy/black,
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/assistant,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Library";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -26433,8 +26397,6 @@
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/machinery/kitchen_machine/microwave,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Kitchen";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -26903,7 +26865,6 @@
 /area/station/command/teleporter)
 "bSi" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "EVA";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
@@ -28151,9 +28112,6 @@
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
 /obj/item/paper/blueshield,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Blueshield";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/item/paper_bin,
@@ -28421,9 +28379,6 @@
 /obj/item/pen/multi/fountain,
 /obj/item/stamp/rep,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "NT Representative";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/royalblack,
@@ -28768,9 +28723,8 @@
 /area/station/command/office/ntrep)
 "bYp" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Expedition";
-	pixel_x = 30;
-	dir = 8
+	dir = 8;
+	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
@@ -29744,8 +29698,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Medbay";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/light{
@@ -29973,8 +29925,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/se)
 "ccZ" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Hydroponics";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = -32
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers,
@@ -30006,8 +29956,6 @@
 "cdi" = (
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Robotics";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/plasteel{
@@ -35019,9 +34967,6 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/starboard2)
 "cwH" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Research Director's Desk";
-	departmentType = 7;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/computer/aifixer{
@@ -35735,9 +35680,6 @@
 	dir = 1
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Head of Security's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -38571,8 +38513,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/geneticist,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Genetics";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -42768,8 +42708,6 @@
 	dir = 5
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Xenobiology";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -43020,8 +42958,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Chapel";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/on,
@@ -45808,8 +45744,6 @@
 	pixel_y = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Engineering";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -46641,8 +46575,6 @@
 	pixel_y = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -54374,7 +54306,6 @@
 /area/station/medical/storage)
 "hHW" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Internal Affairs Office";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -55190,8 +55121,6 @@
 	c_tag = "Science - Research Fore"
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = 32
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -59164,8 +59093,6 @@
 	dir = 6
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Robotics";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment{
@@ -61069,9 +60996,6 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	announcementConsole = 1;
-	department = "Chief Medical Officer's Desk";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -61741,7 +61665,6 @@
 	dir = 6
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Paramedic";
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -61853,8 +61776,6 @@
 "kQx" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants/plant11,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Courtroom";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -62536,8 +62457,6 @@
 "lfd" = (
 /obj/structure/table/glass,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Chemistry";
-	departmentType = 1;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/reagentgrinder,
@@ -62974,7 +62893,6 @@
 /area/station/engineering/control)
 "llW" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Locker Room";
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -63758,8 +63676,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/visible/purple,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Atmospherics";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment,
@@ -65563,7 +65479,6 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Psychiatrist";
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
@@ -68104,8 +68019,6 @@
 /area/station/security/brig)
 "nos" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Bar";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -73717,8 +73630,6 @@
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/entry/east)
 "pNo" = (
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Cargo Bay";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -74263,8 +74174,6 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/surgical,
 /obj/item/clothing/gloves/color/latex,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Morgue";
-	departmentType = 5;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /obj/machinery/light/small,
@@ -74810,8 +74719,6 @@
 	},
 /obj/item/storage/box,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Atmospherics";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_x = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -76237,8 +76144,6 @@
 	pixel_y = -3
 	},
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Virology";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /obj/item/stack/sheet/mineral/plasma,
@@ -78418,8 +78323,6 @@
 "rJh" = (
 /obj/structure/rack,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Warden";
-	departmentType = 7;
 	pixel_y = 30
 	},
 /obj/structure/cable{
@@ -81055,8 +80958,6 @@
 "sOH" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/bombcloset,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Science";
-	departmentType = 2;
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
@@ -82210,8 +82111,6 @@
 /obj/machinery/light,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console{
-	department = "Engineering";
-	departmentType = 3;
 	pixel_y = -30
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm b/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm
index 8df2fa3ab50..60638b439f8 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/machines.dm
@@ -100,3 +100,11 @@
 
 #define CIRCULATOR_SIDE_LEFT WEST
 #define CIRCULATOR_SIDE_RIGHT EAST
+
+// Request Console configuration bitmask.
+/// [/obj/machinery/requests_console] can request assistance.
+#define RC_ASSIST (1<<0)
+/// [/obj/machinery/requests_console] can request supplies.
+#define RC_SUPPLY (1<<1)
+/// [/obj/machinery/requests_console] can relay anonymous information.
+#define RC_INFO   (1<<2)
diff --git a/code/game/area/ai_monitored.dm b/code/game/area/ai_monitored.dm
index 93516308bd0..c09499af43c 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ai_monitored.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ai_monitored.dm
@@ -33,3 +33,4 @@
 	name = "EVA Storage"
 	icon_state = "eva"
 	ambientsounds = HIGHSEC_SOUNDS
+	request_console_name = "EVA"
diff --git a/code/game/area/areas.dm b/code/game/area/areas.dm
index 66ed38dd37a..c42ad887141 100644
--- a/code/game/area/areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/areas.dm
@@ -91,6 +91,14 @@
 	/// Turrets use this list to see if individual power/lethal settings are allowed. Contains the /obj/machinery/turretid for this area
 	var/list/turret_controls = list()
 
+	/// The flags applied to request consoles spawned in this area.
+	/// See [RC_ASSIST], [RC_SUPPLY], [RC_INFO].
+	var/request_console_flags = 0
+	/// The name for any spawned request consoles. Defaults to the area name.
+	var/request_console_name
+	/// Whether request consoles in this area can send announcements.
+	var/request_console_announces = FALSE
+
 	/*
 	Lighting Vars
 	*/
diff --git a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/ai_areas.dm b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/ai_areas.dm
index dc745d0a409..ae6f92353f1 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/ai_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/ai_areas.dm
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@
 	name = "\improper AI Chamber"
 	icon_state = "ai_chamber"
 	ambientsounds = list('sound/ambience/ambitech.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambitech2.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambiatmos.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambiatmos2.ogg')
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "AI"
 
 /area/station/turret_protected/aisat
 	name = "\improper AI Satellite"
diff --git a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/command_areas.dm b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/command_areas.dm
index ab9865943fc..0fb8b633319 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/command_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/command_areas.dm
@@ -6,16 +6,24 @@
 	icon_state = "bridge"
 	ambientsounds = list('sound/ambience/signal.ogg')
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_STANDARD_STATION
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/command/meeting_room
 	name = "\improper Heads of Staff Meeting Room"
 	icon_state = "meeting"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_MEDIUM_SOFTFLOOR
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Bridge"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/command/office/captain
 	name = "\improper Captain's Office"
 	icon_state = "captainoffice"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_WOODFLOOR
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Captain's Desk"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/command/office/captain/bedroom
 	name = "\improper Captain's Bedroom"
@@ -24,30 +32,51 @@
 /area/station/command/office/hop
 	name = "\improper Head of Personnel's Quarters"
 	icon_state = "hop"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Head of Personnel's Desk"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/command/office/rd
 	name = "\improper Research Director's Quarters"
 	icon_state = "rd"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Research Director's Desk"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/command/office/ce
 	name = "\improper Chief Engineer's Quarters"
 	icon_state = "ce"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Chief Engineer's Desk"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/command/office/hos
 	name = "\improper Head of Security's Quarters"
 	icon_state = "hos"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Head of Security's Desk"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/command/office/cmo
 	name = "\improper Chief Medical Officer's Quarters"
 	icon_state = "CMO"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Chief Medical Officer's Desk"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/command/office/ntrep
 	name = "\improper Nanotrasen Representative's Office"
 	icon_state = "ntrep"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "NT Representative"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/command/office/blueshield
 	name = "\improper Blueshield's Office"
 	icon_state = "blueshield"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Blueshield"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/command/teleporter
 	name = "\improper Teleporter"
diff --git a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/engineering_areas.dm b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/engineering_areas.dm
index dc3fe13d7ce..d42c827b215 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/engineering_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/engineering_areas.dm
@@ -2,10 +2,13 @@
 /area/station/engineering/atmos
 	name = "Atmospherics"
 	icon_state = "atmos"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/station/engineering/atmos/control
 	name = "Atmospherics Control Room"
 	icon_state = "atmosctrl"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Atmospherics"
 
 /area/station/engineering/atmos/distribution
 	name = "Atmospherics Distribution Loop"
@@ -24,11 +27,14 @@
 /area/station/engineering/control
 	name = "Engineering"
 	icon_state = "engine_control"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/station/engineering/break_room
 	name = "\improper Engineering Foyer"
 	icon_state = "engibreak"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_SMALL_ENCLOSED
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Engineering"
 
 /area/station/engineering/break_room/secondary
 	name = "\improper Secondary Engineering Foyer"
@@ -37,10 +43,14 @@
 	name = "Engineering Equipment Storage"
 	icon_state = "engilocker"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_SMALL_ENCLOSED
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Engineering"
 
 /area/station/engineering/hardsuitstorage
 	name = "\improper Engineering Hardsuit Storage"
 	icon_state = "engi"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Engineering"
 
 /area/station/engineering/controlroom
 	name = "\improper Engineering Control Room"
@@ -101,3 +111,4 @@
 /area/station/engineering/tech_storage
 	name = "Technical Storage"
 	icon_state = "techstorage"
+	request_console_name = "Tech Storage"
diff --git a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/legal_areas.dm b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/legal_areas.dm
index c366e054fbc..551d542a39c 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/legal_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/legal_areas.dm
@@ -2,18 +2,22 @@
 /area/station/legal/courtroom
 	name = "\improper Courtroom"
 	icon_state = "courtroom"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/station/legal/courtroom/gallery
 	name = "\improper Courtroom Gallery"
 	icon_state = "courtroom"
+	request_console_name = "Courtroom"
 
 /area/station/legal/lawoffice
 	name = "\improper Law Office"
 	icon_state = "law"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_SMALL_SOFTFLOOR
+	request_console_name = "Internal Affairs Office"
 
 /area/station/legal/magistrate
 	name = "\improper Magistrate's Office"
 	icon_state = "magistrate"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_SMALL_SOFTFLOOR
-
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Magistrate"
diff --git a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/medical_areas.dm b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/medical_areas.dm
index f0d7f8c3cf1..38efae8f9f2 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/medical_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/medical_areas.dm
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@
 /area/station/medical/medbay
 	name = "\improper Medbay"
 	icon_state = "medbay"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST
 
 //Medbay is a large area, these additional areas help level out APC load.
 /area/station/medical/medbay2
@@ -21,14 +22,20 @@
 /area/station/medical/storage
 	name = "Medical Storage"
 	icon_state = "medbaystorage"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST
+	request_console_name = "Medbay"
 
 /area/station/medical/reception
 	name = "\improper Medbay Reception"
 	icon_state = "medbaylobby"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST
+	request_console_name = "Medbay"
 
 /area/station/medical/psych
 	name = "\improper Psych Room"
 	icon_state = "medbaypsych"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Psychiatrist"
 
 /area/station/medical/break_room
 	name = "\improper Medbay Break Room"
@@ -60,6 +67,7 @@
 /area/station/medical/virology
 	name = "Virology"
 	icon_state = "virology"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/station/medical/virology/lab
 	name = "\improper Virology Laboratory"
@@ -71,10 +79,12 @@
 	ambientsounds = SPOOKY_SOUNDS
 	is_haunted = TRUE
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_SMALL_ENCLOSED
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
 
 /area/station/medical/chemistry
 	name = "Chemistry"
 	icon_state = "chem"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/station/medical/surgery
 	name = "\improper Surgery"
@@ -111,3 +121,4 @@
 /area/station/medical/paramedic
 	name = "Paramedic"
 	icon_state = "paramedic"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST
diff --git a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/public_areas.dm b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/public_areas.dm
index 0a06add2481..846853aac72 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/public_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/public_areas.dm
@@ -149,6 +149,7 @@
 	name = "\improper Dormitories"
 	icon_state = "dorms"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_STANDARD_STATION
+	request_console_name = "Crew Quarters"
 
 /area/station/public/sleep
 	name = "\improper Primary Cryogenic Dormitories"
@@ -162,6 +163,7 @@
 /area/station/public/locker
 	name = "\improper Locker Room"
 	icon_state = "locker"
+	request_console_name = "Crew Quarters"
 
 /area/station/public/toilet
 	name = "\improper Dormitory Toilets"
@@ -177,6 +179,7 @@
 /area/station/public/fitness
 	name = "\improper Fitness Room"
 	icon_state = "fitness"
+	request_console_name = "Crew Quarters"
 
 /area/station/public/arcade
 	name = "\improper Arcade"
@@ -205,6 +208,7 @@
 /area/station/public/storage/tools
 	name = "Primary Tool Storage"
 	icon_state = "primarystorage"
+	request_console_name = "Tool Storage"
 
 /area/station/public/storage/art
 	name = "Art Supply Storage"
diff --git a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/science_areas.dm b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/science_areas.dm
index 7702c345640..a06c38c270f 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/science_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/science_areas.dm
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@
 /area/station/science/robotics
 	name = "\improper Robotics Lab"
 	icon_state = "robo"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Robotics"
 
 /area/station/science/robotics/chargebay
 	name = "\improper Mech Bay"
@@ -17,6 +19,8 @@
 /area/station/science/explab
 	name = "\improper E.X.P.E.R.I-MENTOR Lab"
 	icon_state = "scilab"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Science"
 
 /area/station/science/explab/chamber
 	name = "\improper E.X.P.E.R.I-MENTOR Chamber"
@@ -37,7 +41,8 @@
 /area/station/science/genetics
 	name = "\improper Genetics Lab"
 	icon_state = "genetics"
-
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST
+	request_console_name = "Genetics"
 
 /area/station/science
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_STANDARD_STATION
@@ -45,6 +50,8 @@
 /area/station/science/rnd
 	name = "Research and Development"
 	icon_state = "rnd"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Science"
 
 /area/station/science/hallway
 	name = "\improper Research Lab"
@@ -54,6 +61,8 @@
 	name = "\improper Xenobiology Lab"
 	icon_state = "xenobio"
 	xenobiology_compatible = TRUE
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Xenobiology"
 
 /area/station/science/storage
 	name = "\improper Science Toxins Storage"
@@ -67,14 +76,20 @@
 /area/station/science/toxins/mixing
 	name = "\improper Toxins Mixing Room"
 	icon_state = "toxmix"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Science"
 
 /area/station/science/toxins/launch
 	name = "\improper Toxins Launch Room"
 	icon_state = "toxlaunch"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Science"
 
 /area/station/science/misc_lab
 	name = "\improper Research Testing Lab"
 	icon_state = "scichem"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Science"
 
 /area/station/science/test_chamber
 	name = "\improper Research Testing Chamber"
diff --git a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/security_areas.dm b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/security_areas.dm
index fc465472ee6..51c6f84d4c4 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/security_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/security_areas.dm
@@ -6,6 +6,8 @@
 /area/station/security/main
 	name = "\improper Security Office"
 	icon_state = "securityoffice"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Security"
 
 /area/station/security/lobby
 	name = "\improper Security Lobby"
@@ -14,6 +16,8 @@
 /area/station/security/brig
 	name = "\improper Brig"
 	icon_state = "brig"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Security"
 
 /area/station/security/brig/prison_break()
 	for(var/obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/brig/temp_closet in src)
@@ -69,6 +73,8 @@
 /area/station/security/storage
 	name = "Security Equipment Storage"
 	icon_state = "securityequipmentstorage"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Security"
 
 /area/station/security/evidence
 	name = "\improper Evidence Room"
@@ -88,6 +94,8 @@
 	name = "\improper Warden's Office"
 	icon_state = "Warden"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_SMALL_SOFTFLOOR
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Warden"
 
 /area/station/security/armory
 	name = "\improper Armory"
@@ -96,11 +104,15 @@
 /area/station/security/armory/secure
 	name = "\improper Secure Armory"
 	icon_state = "secarmory"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_SUPPLY | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Warden"
 
 /area/station/security/detective
 	name = "\improper Detective's Office"
 	icon_state = "detective"
 	ambientsounds = list('sound/ambience/ambidet1.ogg', 'sound/ambience/ambidet2.ogg')
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Detective"
 
 /area/station/security/range
 	name = "\improper Firing Range"
@@ -119,6 +131,8 @@
 /area/station/security/checkpoint/secondary
 	name = "\improper Security Checkpoint"
 	icon_state = "checkpoint1"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Security"
 
 // Solitary
 /area/station/security/permasolitary
diff --git a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/service_areas.dm b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/service_areas.dm
index db6956a205c..53db5504c9b 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/service_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/service_areas.dm
@@ -6,11 +6,13 @@
 /area/station/service/kitchen
 	name = "\improper Kitchen"
 	icon_state = "kitchen"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/station/service/bar
 	name = "\improper Bar"
 	icon_state = "bar"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_WOODFLOOR
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/station/service/theatre
 	name = "\improper Theatre"
@@ -22,6 +24,7 @@
 	name = "\improper Library"
 	icon_state = "library"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_LARGE_SOFTFLOOR
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/station/service/chapel
 	name = "\improper Chapel"
@@ -30,10 +33,13 @@
 	is_haunted = TRUE
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_LARGE_ENCLOSED
 	valid_territory = FALSE
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/station/service/chapel/office
 	name = "\improper Chapel Office"
 	icon_state = "chapeloffice"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Chapel"
 
 /area/station/service/clown
 	name = "\improper Clown's Office"
@@ -54,8 +60,11 @@
 	name = "\improper Custodial Closet"
 	icon_state = "janitor"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_SMALL_ENCLOSED
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST
+	request_console_name = "Janitorial"
 
 /area/station/service/hydroponics
 	name = "Hydroponics"
 	icon_state = "hydro"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_STANDARD_STATION
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
diff --git a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/supply_areas.dm b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/supply_areas.dm
index c198c44b31c..2a12264ce6a 100644
--- a/code/game/area/ss13_areas/supply_areas.dm
+++ b/code/game/area/ss13_areas/supply_areas.dm
@@ -12,26 +12,38 @@
 	name = "\improper Delivery Office"
 	icon_state = "cargobay"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_STANDARD_STATION
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Cargo Bay"
 
 /area/station/supply/office
 	name = "\improper Cargo Office"
 	icon_state = "cargooffice"
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
+	request_console_name = "Cargo Bay"
 
 /area/station/supply/storage
 	name = "\improper Cargo Bay"
 	icon_state = "cargobay"
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_LARGE_ENCLOSED
+	request_console_flags = RC_SUPPLY
 
 /area/station/supply/qm
 	name = "\improper Quartermaster's Office"
 	icon_state = "qm"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Quartermaster's Desk"
+	request_console_announces = TRUE
 
 /area/station/supply/miningdock
 	name = "\improper Mining Dock"
 	icon_state = "mining"
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Mining"
 
 /area/station/supply/expedition
 	name = "\improper Expedition Room"
 	icon_state = "expedition"
 	ambientsounds = list('sound/ambience/ambiexp.ogg')
 	sound_environment = SOUND_AREA_SMALL_ENCLOSED
+	request_console_flags = RC_ASSIST | RC_INFO
+	request_console_name = "Expedition"
diff --git a/code/game/machinery/requests_console.dm b/code/game/machinery/requests_console.dm
index 6c308e4e62b..314cf83f7cf 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/requests_console.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/requests_console.dm
@@ -1,12 +1,6 @@
 /******************** Requests Console ********************/
 /** Originally written by errorage, updated by: Carn, needs more work though. I just added some security fixes */
 
-//Request Console Department Types.
-//For one console to be under multiple categories, you need to add the numbers with each other. For example, value of 6 will allow you to request supplies and relay info to that specific console.
-#define RC_ASSIST (1<<0)		//Request Assistance
-#define RC_SUPPLY (1<<1)		//Request Supplies
-#define RC_INFO   (1<<2)		//Relay Info
-
 //Request Console Screens
 #define RCS_MAINMENU	0	// Main menu
 #define RCS_RQSUPPLY	1	// Request supplies
@@ -43,15 +37,16 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(allRequestConsoles)
 	icon_state = "req_comp_off"
 	max_integrity = 300
 	armor = list(MELEE = 70, BULLET = 30, LASER = 30, ENERGY = 30, BOMB = 0, RAD = 0, FIRE = 90, ACID = 90)
-	var/department = "Unknown" //The list of all departments on the station (Determined from this variable on each unit) Set this to the same thing if you want several consoles in one department
+	/// The name of the containing department. Set this to the same thing if you want several consoles in one department.
+	var/department
+	/// Bitflag. Zero is reply-only. See [RC_ASSIST], [RC_SUPPLY], [RC_INFO].
+	var/departmentType
 	var/list/message_log = list() //List of all messages
-	var/departmentType = 0 		//Bitflag. Zero is reply-only. Map currently uses raw numbers instead of defines.
 	var/newmessagepriority = RQ_NONEW_MESSAGES
 	var/screen = RCS_MAINMENU
 	var/silent = FALSE // set to TRUE for it not to beep all the time
+	/// Whether this console can be used to send department announcements
 	var/announcementConsole = FALSE
-		// FALSE = This console cannot be used to send department announcements
-		// TRUE = This console can send department announcementsf
 	/// Will be set to TRUE when you authenticate yourself for announcements
 	var/announceAuth = FALSE
 	/// Will be set to TRUE when you authenticate yourself for requesting a secondary goal
@@ -102,6 +97,13 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(allRequestConsoles)
 	Radio.follow_target = src
 	. = ..()
 
+	var/area/containing_area = get_area(src)
+	if(isnull(department))
+		department = containing_area.request_console_name || containing_area.name
+	if(isnull(departmentType))
+		departmentType = containing_area.request_console_flags
+	announcementConsole = containing_area.request_console_announces
+
 	announcer.config.default_title = "[department] announcement"
 
 	name = "[department] Requests Console"
@@ -434,9 +436,6 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(allRequestConsoles)
 
 	return TRUE
 
-#undef RC_ASSIST
-#undef RC_SUPPLY
-#undef RC_INFO
 #undef RCS_MAINMENU
 #undef RCS_RQSUPPLY
 #undef RCS_RQASSIST