Rutan Distress Beacon Power Relay (Signal Modulator)

A critical component of the Rutan distress beacon system, this short metallic cylinder was discovered near the generator’s coal hole in a rig system. Its smooth, unmarked exterior gave no obvious indication of function to untrained eyes, though it hummed with irregular voltage and pulsing emerald energy when handled. The Doctor immediately identified it as part of the Rutan’s distress beacon chain, with a dual role: regulating power flow within the beacon while also encoding and broadcasting the distress summons to the mothership. The alien device had been forcefully integrated into human rig systems, evidenced by scorched contacts from improvised repairs. Notably, it was calibrated to match human electrical systems perfectly, creating a dangerous electrical load when active.