Alien Control System (Apocalypse)

The control stations onboard the Alien craft direct the propulsion system and control its ability to transform matter into anti-matter.  From: Apocalypse Ufopaedia

Alien Control System

A UFO component recovered from any medium or large alien craft.

The pedestal shaped device (the Alien Control System) is the steering system for the UFO and its beam or missile weapons. This aiming control device is commonly paired with a 'chair'. It is not explosive.
Image above shows the pedestal's orientation from top to bottom: west, south, east, north.

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