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FSAS Global Control Device

The cylindrical apparatus crowns a raised pedestal with a spherical module rotating atop its vertical axis. Five cable tendrils retract from the device's surface as Neame manipulates the controls, terminating their connection to the test subjects who immediately collapse. The clockwork countdown display embedded in the sphere's surface circles downward then stalls at zero once Neame seizes control, its gearwork audibly winding backward. Twisted metal framing surrounds the base, scorched from sustained energy discharge, while the computer voice issues its first non-lethal message since the station entered crisis mode.
2 appearances

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When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments
S17E21 · Shada Part 1
Neame unleashes containment device

The cylindrical apparatus crowns a raised pedestal and pulses with energy during the countdown. Neame retracts five cable tendrils terminating at the subjects, halting spasms. The gearwork countdown embedded in the upper sphere stalls at zero before winding in reverse under his manipulation.

Before: Cylindrical pedestal with rotating sphere; countdown gear visible and descending
After: Cable tendrils retracted; sphere gearwork winding backward; scorched frame around base
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S17E21 · Shada Part 1
Station founders succumb as Neame escapes

The Global Control Device crowns a pedestal near the central apparatus, its spherical module encircled by five retractable cable tendrils that connect to the test subjects. Neame manipulates its controls, severing the links to the men, freeing them from paralysis. The embedded clockwork display reverses from IIX to zero, wheels audibly winding backward, before Neame seizes the sphere from its apex.

Before: Engaged with tendrils attached to test subjects; countdown active and gears turning downward
After: Control forcibly wrested; tendrils retracted; gearwork frozen at zero; sphere removed
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