diff --git a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/abandoned_engi_sat.dmm b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/abandoned_engi_sat.dmm
index c50849317ca6..4f68f3035fe6 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/abandoned_engi_sat.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/abandoned_engi_sat.dmm
@@ -796,9 +796,7 @@
 	pixel_x = -3;
 	pixel_y = 6
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = 32
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "blue"
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/dj.dmm b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/dj.dmm
index 9ca44c2c6c02..6894f69abde8 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/dj.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/dj.dmm
@@ -815,10 +815,7 @@
 /obj/structure/cable{
 	icon_state = "4-8"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "darkblue"
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/listeningpost.dmm b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/listeningpost.dmm
index 771742ec58d3..d068c1d38ffe 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/listeningpost.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/listeningpost.dmm
@@ -104,10 +104,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating/airless,
 /area/ruin/space/syndicate_listening_station/asteroid)
 "kx" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/ruin/space/syndicate_listening_station)
 "kE" = (
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/moonoutpost19.dmm b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/moonoutpost19.dmm
index a06437ae9862..dea5f39dc337 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/moonoutpost19.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/moonoutpost19.dmm
@@ -7924,9 +7924,7 @@
 /obj/structure/rack,
 /obj/item/gun/projectile/revolver/doublebarrel,
 /obj/machinery/light/small,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "black"
 	},
@@ -9069,9 +9067,7 @@
 /area/ruin/space/moonbase19)
 "JP" = (
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/on,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = 30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/ruin/space/moonbase19)
 "JQ" = (
@@ -9666,9 +9662,7 @@
 /area/ruin/space/moonbase19)
 "MF" = (
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Hangar";
 	dir = 1;
@@ -12275,9 +12269,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light/small{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_x = -30
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkfull";
 	dir = 8
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/ussp.dmm b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/ussp.dmm
index ade058bffee5..afa2641c1ef1 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/ussp.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/RandomRuins/SpaceRuins/ussp.dmm
@@ -1380,11 +1380,8 @@
 /obj/item/paper_bin,
 /obj/item/pen,
 /obj/structure/window/reinforced,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	desc = "A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station.";
-	layer = 3.3;
-	name = "custom placement";
-	pixel_x = 27
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east{
+	desc = "A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station."
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 6;
@@ -1788,11 +1785,8 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/ruin/space/derelict/crew_quarters)
 "eH" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	desc = "A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station.";
-	layer = 3.3;
-	name = "custom placement";
-	pixel_x = 30
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east{
+	desc = "A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station."
 	},
 /obj/item/trash/spentcasing/bullet/medium,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
@@ -5621,11 +5615,8 @@
 /obj/item/newspaper{
 	desc = "An issue of The Griffon. Was Nanotrasen supplying this station at some point?"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	desc = "A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station.";
-	layer = 3.3;
-	name = "custom placement";
-	pixel_x = 27
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east{
+	desc = "A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station."
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "bar"
@@ -6141,11 +6132,8 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	desc = "A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station.";
-	layer = 3.3;
-	name = "custom placement";
-	pixel_x = 27
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east{
+	desc = "A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station."
 	},
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 5;
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/generic/Lavaland.dmm b/_maps/map_files/generic/Lavaland.dmm
index 4c7275e2dfcb..f5f407d79ccf 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/generic/Lavaland.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/generic/Lavaland.dmm
@@ -154,11 +154,7 @@
 /area/mine/laborcamp)
 "aI" = (
 /obj/structure/chair/sofa/bench/left,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "darkyellowcorners"
@@ -359,10 +355,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/catwalk,
 /area/mine/outpost/engineering)
 "bv" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/quartermaster/lavaland,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
@@ -3706,10 +3699,7 @@
 	},
 /area/mine/outpost/hallway/west)
 "lZ" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "yellowsiding";
 	dir = 1
@@ -5101,11 +5091,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/mine/laborcamp)
 "tt" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "yellowsiding"
@@ -5656,11 +5642,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/mineral/volcanic/lava_land_surface,
 /area/mine/outpost/hallway/east)
 "wP" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "darkfull"
@@ -5677,11 +5659,7 @@
 /area/lavaland/surface/outdoors/targetable)
 "xg" = (
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/on{
 	dir = 1
 	},
@@ -8227,10 +8205,7 @@
 	},
 /obj/machinery/disposal,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/trunk,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_regular_floor = "yellowsiding";
 	icon_state = "tranquillite"
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/generic/centcomm.dmm b/_maps/map_files/generic/centcomm.dmm
index d2455ad3c2b4..41ef9d6a4b42 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/generic/centcomm.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/generic/centcomm.dmm
@@ -4402,11 +4402,7 @@
 	pixel_x = -8
 	},
 /obj/item/kitchen/knife,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/condiment/enzyme{
 	pixel_y = 5
 	},
@@ -4874,11 +4870,7 @@
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/drinks/shaker,
 /obj/item/reagent_containers/glass/rag,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "bar"
 	},
@@ -8083,10 +8075,7 @@
 "CG" = (
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
 /obj/structure/reagent_dispensers/beerkeg,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "bar"
 	},
@@ -9250,10 +9239,7 @@
 /obj/item/folder/blue,
 /obj/item/melee/chainofcommand,
 /obj/item/stamp/captain,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/centcom/specops)
 "GT" = (
@@ -10796,11 +10782,7 @@
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
 /obj/item/folder/red,
 /obj/item/lighter,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "vault"
 	},
@@ -11871,11 +11853,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/computer/emergency_shuttle{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkred"
 	},
@@ -12862,11 +12840,7 @@
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
 /obj/item/folder/red,
 /obj/item/lighter,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 10;
 	icon_state = "vault"
@@ -13187,11 +13161,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 5;
 	pixel_y = 5
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /obj/item/storage/lockbox/medal/cc,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/centcom/specops)
@@ -14529,10 +14499,7 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/mask/cigarette/cigar{
 	pixel_x = 4.5
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 5;
 	icon_state = "vault"
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm
index d7cfc5c66991..d1c3d5b0ea70 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/boxstation.dmm
@@ -2533,10 +2533,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -3886,11 +3883,7 @@
 	pixel_y = 7
 	},
 /obj/item/pen,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/security/processing)
 "apd" = (
@@ -5245,11 +5238,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/fore)
 "atx" = (
 /obj/machinery/light,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkredcorners"
 	},
@@ -6299,11 +6288,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/security/processing)
 "axu" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "redcorner"
 	},
@@ -8889,11 +8874,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/requests_console/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "cult"
@@ -10013,11 +9994,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/security/detective)
 "aJo" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "grimy"
 	},
@@ -12147,10 +12124,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/public/dorms)
 "aQG" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 1
 	},
@@ -13467,10 +13441,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/medical/reception)
 "aUP" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/structure/window/reinforced{
 	dir = 8
 	},
@@ -14175,10 +14146,7 @@
 /area/station/medical/reception)
 "aWS" = (
 /obj/machinery/economy/vending/chinese,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "cafeteria"
 	},
@@ -14842,11 +14810,7 @@
 	pixel_y = -28
 	},
 /obj/machinery/hologram/holopad,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 6;
 	icon_state = "red"
@@ -16139,11 +16103,7 @@
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/storage/belt/utility,
 /obj/item/storage/firstaid/regular,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/public/storage/tools)
 "bdh" = (
@@ -16572,11 +16532,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
 "bep" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
 "beq" = (
@@ -16844,11 +16800,7 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/light,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment{
 	dir = 4
 	},
@@ -17047,10 +16999,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/service/hydroponics)
 "bfM" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/paper_bin{
 	pixel_x = -3;
@@ -17518,11 +17467,7 @@
 /obj/item/clothing/suit/soldiercoat,
 /obj/item/clothing/under/costume/soldieruniform,
 /obj/item/clothing/head/stalhelm,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/clown)
 "bhk" = (
@@ -17976,11 +17921,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/entry/lounge)
 "biw" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/supply{
 	dir = 4
 	},
@@ -19685,10 +19626,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Bar East"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/bar)
@@ -20111,11 +20049,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/service/hydroponics)
 "bov" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /obj/machinery/hydroponics/constructable,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
@@ -20667,10 +20601,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/science/hallway)
 "bqc" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
 "bqd" = (
@@ -21884,11 +21815,7 @@
 /obj/structure/cable{
 	icon_state = "2-8"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/public/locker)
 "btU" = (
@@ -25569,10 +25496,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/supply/storage)
 "bIV" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/hollow,
 /obj/machinery/navbeacon{
 	codes_txt = "delivery";
@@ -25980,11 +25904,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/conveyor_switch/oneway{
 	id = "packageExternal"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/supply/sorting)
 "bKE" = (
@@ -27268,11 +27188,7 @@
 	},
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diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
index f018f8895687..9b7a597d7874 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/cerestation.dmm
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@@ -8748,11 +8724,7 @@
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@@ -13535,11 +13500,7 @@
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@@ -17959,11 +17909,7 @@
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-	dir = 1
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@@ -18250,11 +18196,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -28
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@@ -18275,11 +18217,7 @@
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-	dir = 4
-	},
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 	name = "north bump";
 	pixel_y = 28
@@ -19010,11 +18948,7 @@
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 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_x = -28;
-	name = "west bump";
-	dir = 4
-	},
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 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "neutralcorner"
@@ -19232,10 +19166,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
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 	icon_state = "neutralfull"
 	},
@@ -19478,11 +19409,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
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-	name = "south bump";
-	dir = 1
-	},
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@@ -20048,11 +19975,7 @@
 	},
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-	pixel_x = 28;
-	name = "east bump";
-	dir = 8
-	},
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@@ -20956,10 +20879,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
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 	icon_state = "white"
@@ -25354,10 +25274,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
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-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
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 	pixel_x = -4;
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-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
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@@ -29772,11 +29683,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = -28;
-	name = "south bump";
-	dir = 1
-	},
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 	icon_state = "neutralcorner"
@@ -30860,10 +30767,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
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@@ -37590,10 +37494,7 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
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@@ -39747,11 +39648,7 @@
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-	name = "south bump";
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-	},
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@@ -39975,10 +39872,7 @@
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 	dir = 6
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-	name = "north bump";
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-	},
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 	icon_state = "red"
@@ -43170,11 +43064,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_x = -28;
-	name = "west bump";
-	dir = 4
-	},
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@@ -43601,11 +43491,7 @@
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-	name = "west bump";
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-	},
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@@ -44337,11 +44223,7 @@
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-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
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 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "redcorner"
@@ -44402,10 +44284,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
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@@ -44910,10 +44789,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
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@@ -48079,11 +47955,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -28
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-	name = "south bump";
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@@ -51544,11 +51408,7 @@
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-	name = "north bump"
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@@ -54263,11 +54120,7 @@
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@@ -56416,11 +56269,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -28
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-	pixel_y = 28
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@@ -59684,10 +59526,7 @@
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@@ -95835,11 +95634,7 @@
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@@ -98596,10 +98391,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = 28
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-	name = "west bump";
-	dir = 4
-	},
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-	dir = 8
-	},
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diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm
index 349b187b8ead..0e41a3f1d91a 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/deltastation.dmm
@@ -901,11 +901,7 @@
 /obj/structure/chair{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/assistant,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "barber"
@@ -1048,11 +1044,7 @@
 /obj/structure/chair{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "barber"
 	},
@@ -1942,11 +1934,7 @@
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 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/random/toolbox,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "neutralfull"
@@ -1960,11 +1948,7 @@
 /obj/structure/sink/kitchen/old{
 	pixel_y = 25
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/cobweb2,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "red"
@@ -2859,11 +2843,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/grimy,
 /area/station/public/vacant_office)
 "aqZ" = (
@@ -3058,11 +3038,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/grimy,
 /area/station/public/vacant_office)
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@@ -3797,11 +3773,7 @@
 /area/station/command/customs)
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 /obj/structure/filingcabinet,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 6;
 	icon_state = "blue"
@@ -3817,11 +3789,7 @@
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/entry/lounge)
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 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/grimy,
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/entry/lounge)
 "atE" = (
@@ -3842,11 +3810,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 10;
 	icon_state = "red"
@@ -4040,11 +4004,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/station/maintenance/electrical_shop)
@@ -4096,11 +4056,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/maintenance/electrical_shop)
 "auq" = (
@@ -8714,11 +8670,7 @@
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 /area/station/service/clown)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/station/service/bar)
@@ -10105,11 +10057,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
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 	dir = 1
 	},
@@ -11652,11 +11600,7 @@
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 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "bar"
 	},
@@ -11804,11 +11748,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/maintenance/incinerator)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/visible{
 	dir = 9
 	},
@@ -12181,11 +12121,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 4;
 	pixel_y = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 10;
 	icon_state = "brown"
@@ -13346,11 +13282,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 3;
 	pixel_y = 3
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 9;
 	icon_state = "brown"
@@ -14235,11 +14167,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/security/permabrig)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "red"
 	},
@@ -14313,11 +14241,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/status_display,
 /turf/simulated/wall,
 /area/station/security/permabrig)
@@ -14470,11 +14394,7 @@
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 /obj/item/clothing/head/witchwig,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/station/service/theatre)
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@@ -14497,11 +14417,7 @@
 	dir = 4;
 	name = "Theater Stage"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/grimy,
 /area/station/service/theatre)
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@@ -15156,11 +15072,7 @@
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 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "brown"
 	},
@@ -15605,11 +15517,7 @@
 /area/station/service/kitchen)
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 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "bar"
 	},
@@ -17182,11 +17090,7 @@
 /area/station/service/kitchen)
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 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/freezer/fridge,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "redfull"
@@ -18290,11 +18194,7 @@
 	dir = 4;
 	network = list("Interrogation")
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -19946,11 +19846,7 @@
 	},
 /obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade/metalfoam,
 /obj/item/grenade/chem_grenade/metalfoam,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/atmos)
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@@ -20757,11 +20653,7 @@
 	dir = 8
 	},
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "vault"
@@ -21245,11 +21137,7 @@
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 /obj/machinery/hydroponics/constructable,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/service/hydroponics)
@@ -22619,11 +22507,7 @@
 	c_tag = "Atmospherics Storage";
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/atmos)
 "buw" = (
@@ -23468,11 +23352,7 @@
 	dir = 4;
 	network = list("SS13","Engineering")
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "caution"
@@ -23972,11 +23852,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/engineering/break_room)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "yellow"
@@ -25062,11 +24938,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/computer/atmos_alert{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "caution"
 	},
@@ -25572,11 +25444,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/station/command/meeting_room)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/sortjunction/reversed{
 	dir = 2;
 	sort_type_txt = "19"
@@ -27044,11 +26912,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/gravitygenerator)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
 	dir = 6
 	},
@@ -28097,11 +27961,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/nw)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/command/meeting_room)
 "bJf" = (
@@ -28181,11 +28041,7 @@
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 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/hollow,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/supply/miningdock)
@@ -30015,11 +29871,7 @@
 /obj/structure/table/reinforced,
 /obj/item/wrench,
 /obj/item/crowbar,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/tech_storage)
@@ -30180,11 +30032,7 @@
 /obj/structure/bed/dogbed{
 	name = "fox box"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /mob/living/simple_animal/pet/dog/fox/renault,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/station/command/office/captain)
@@ -32807,11 +32655,7 @@
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 /obj/structure/table/wood,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_scrubber/on{
 	dir = 1
 	},
@@ -34029,11 +33873,7 @@
 /area/station/command/office/captain/bedroom)
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 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/black,
 /area/station/command/office/captain/bedroom)
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@@ -34804,11 +34644,7 @@
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 /obj/machinery/kitchen_machine/microwave,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 8
 	},
@@ -35542,11 +35378,7 @@
 	},
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 /obj/effect/landmark/start/magistrate,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/legal/magistrate)
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@@ -36303,11 +36135,7 @@
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 /obj/item/flashlight/lamp,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
 "cgX" = (
@@ -36812,11 +36640,7 @@
 /obj/structure/chair/office/dark{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/command/office/hop)
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@@ -37841,11 +37665,7 @@
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 /obj/item/bedsheet/hop,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/command/office/hop)
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@@ -38198,11 +38018,7 @@
 /area/station/engineering/control)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/control)
@@ -38390,11 +38206,7 @@
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 /obj/machinery/computer/library,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/grimy,
 /area/station/service/library)
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@@ -39233,11 +39045,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/cobweb,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
@@ -41184,11 +40992,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/station/service/library)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
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 	dir = 8
 	},
@@ -42060,11 +41864,7 @@
 /area/station/service/library)
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 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/station/service/library)
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@@ -43787,11 +43587,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
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@@ -43873,11 +43669,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 3;
 	pixel_y = -3
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
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@@ -46493,10 +46285,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/maintenance/electrical)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
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 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
@@ -46677,11 +46466,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
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@@ -47748,11 +47533,7 @@
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@@ -92511,20 +92099,12 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/engineering/hardsuitstorage)
 "wUF" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/delivery/hollow,
 /obj/structure/cable{
 	icon_state = "1-8"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
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 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/white,
 /area/station/science/xenobiology)
@@ -94000,11 +93580,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/mineral/titanium/blue,
 /area/shuttle/arrival/station)
 "xJD" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/engine,
 /area/station/science/misc_lab)
 "xJL" = (
@@ -94067,10 +93643,7 @@
 	},
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 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/welding,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "whitepurplecorner"
@@ -94763,11 +94336,7 @@
 	dir = 4;
 	network = list("SS13","Security")
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "darkred"
diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/emeraldstation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/emeraldstation.dmm
index 1c1a3d7ce6b9..12b7b24964ed 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/emeraldstation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/emeraldstation.dmm
@@ -454,11 +454,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/supply/qm)
 "agl" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/orange,
 /area/station/service/kitchen)
 "agn" = (
@@ -1575,20 +1571,13 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/asmaint)
 "aqZ" = (
 /obj/structure/dresser,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/command/office/hop)
 "ard" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/multitool,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -2109,11 +2098,7 @@
 	name = "protective hat";
 	pixel_y = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 6;
 	icon_state = "brown"
@@ -2966,10 +2951,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/ne)
 "aGf" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/entry/west)
 "aGg" = (
@@ -4508,11 +4490,7 @@
 	dir = 5;
 	network = list("SS13","Security")
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_x = -28;
-	name = "west bump";
-	dir = 4
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "yellow"
@@ -4585,10 +4563,7 @@
 /area/station/science/robotics)
 "aWB" = (
 /obj/structure/chair/sofa/corp/left,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/exit)
 "aWR" = (
@@ -5288,10 +5263,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/control)
 "bbR" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "redcorner"
@@ -5656,11 +5628,7 @@
 	pixel_y = 3
 	},
 /obj/machinery/light,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/royalblack,
 /area/station/command/office/ntrep)
 "bgP" = (
@@ -5712,11 +5680,7 @@
 "bhk" = (
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
 /obj/machinery/reagentgrinder,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/bar)
 "bhp" = (
@@ -5728,11 +5692,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/on{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkbluecorners"
 	},
@@ -5808,10 +5768,7 @@
 /area/station/security/prison/cell_block)
 "bik" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/personal,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/public/locker)
 "bim" = (
@@ -6350,11 +6307,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /obj/machinery/photocopier,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkgrey"
@@ -6918,11 +6871,7 @@
 "btk" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/storage/bag/dice,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/exit)
 "btl" = (
@@ -6987,11 +6936,7 @@
 "btM" = (
 /obj/structure/chair/comfy/black,
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/assistant,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/public/arcade)
 "btR" = (
@@ -7296,11 +7241,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/sw)
 "bwi" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "neutralcorner"
 	},
@@ -8581,10 +8522,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Brig Hall Mid 1"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "darkredcorners"
@@ -8757,11 +8695,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/maintenance/dorms/port)
 "bJK" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_x = 28;
-	name = "east bump";
-	dir = 8
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /obj/machinery/computer/pandemic,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
@@ -8852,10 +8786,7 @@
 /area/station/hallway/spacebridge/security/west)
 "bKF" = (
 /obj/structure/chair/sofa/left,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/se)
 "bKI" = (
@@ -9016,11 +8947,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/security/permabrig)
 "bMn" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "cult"
 	},
@@ -10713,11 +10640,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/public/fitness)
 "ccg" = (
@@ -11647,10 +11570,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/starboard)
 "cmI" = (
 /obj/structure/table/glass,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/reagentgrinder{
 	desc = "Used to grind things up into raw materials and liquids.";
 	pixel_y = 5
@@ -12208,11 +12128,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/transmission_laser)
 "cto" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "neutral"
@@ -13280,10 +13196,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "whitepurplecorner"
@@ -13582,11 +13495,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 5;
 	pixel_y = -2
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 6;
 	icon_state = "darkpurple"
@@ -14094,11 +14003,7 @@
 "cMS" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/ashtray/plastic,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkgreycheck"
 	},
@@ -15995,11 +15900,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/medical/surgery/observation)
 "dhE" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
 "dhN" = (
@@ -16608,10 +16509,7 @@
 	pixel_y = 6;
 	pixel_x = 9
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/firealarm/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 9;
@@ -16881,10 +16779,7 @@
 "drk" = (
 /obj/structure/chair/comfy/teal,
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/chief_medical_officer,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/command/office/cmo)
 "dro" = (
@@ -17433,11 +17328,7 @@
 /obj/structure/chair/wood/wings{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/bar)
 "dvw" = (
@@ -17517,10 +17408,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/asmaint)
 "dwF" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/structure/sign/poster/official/random{
 	pixel_x = -32
 	},
@@ -18176,11 +18064,7 @@
 	dir = 9;
 	network = list("Research","SS13")
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "whitepurplecorner"
@@ -19315,11 +19199,7 @@
 "dPc" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/machinery/cell_charger,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Engineering Foyer South";
 	dir = 1
@@ -20686,11 +20566,7 @@
 /area/station/public/toilet/lockerroom)
 "eeY" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/l3closet/janitor,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/service/janitor)
 "eff" = (
@@ -21630,11 +21506,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/legal/courtroom/gallery)
 "epx" = (
@@ -21695,10 +21567,7 @@
 /area/station/medical/break_room)
 "epT" = (
 /obj/machinery/economy/vending/virodrobe,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "whitegreenfull"
 	},
@@ -22855,10 +22724,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/structure/chair/stool/bar{
 	dir = 8
 	},
@@ -22919,11 +22785,7 @@
 /obj/structure/cable{
 	icon_state = "1-2"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_regular_floor = "yellowsiding";
 	icon_state = "tranquillite"
@@ -23041,11 +22903,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/sw)
 "eEe" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "neutral"
@@ -24430,11 +24288,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/maintenance/fsmaint)
 "eSB" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/se)
 "eSD" = (
@@ -25391,11 +25245,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/kitchen_machine/microwave{
 	pixel_y = 6
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /obj/item/radio/intercom{
 	name = "south bump";
 	pixel_y = -28
@@ -25598,11 +25448,7 @@
 /obj/structure/chair/sofa/right{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/public/dorms)
 "fcR" = (
@@ -26500,10 +26346,7 @@
 "flG" = (
 /obj/structure/table,
 /obj/item/ashtray/glass,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 5;
 	icon_state = "purple"
@@ -29876,11 +29719,7 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/sw)
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -31044,11 +30883,7 @@
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "arrival"
@@ -31226,10 +31061,7 @@
 /area/station/medical/sleeper)
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 /obj/machinery/computer/atmos_alert,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "yellow"
@@ -31702,10 +31534,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/security/fore)
 "gkE" = (
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkgrey"
 	},
@@ -33630,11 +33459,7 @@
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
 /obj/item/storage/fancy/crayons,
 /obj/machinery/light,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "neutral"
@@ -33753,11 +33578,7 @@
 	},
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/paramedic,
 /obj/machinery/light,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "whitebluecorner"
 	},
@@ -34536,11 +34357,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/manifold/visible/purple{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/atmos)
 "gOI" = (
@@ -35893,10 +35710,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "darkredcorners"
@@ -36709,10 +36523,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/grass,
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@@ -90530,11 +90121,7 @@
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@@ -92488,10 +92075,7 @@
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@@ -92764,11 +92348,7 @@
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-	name = "south bump";
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@@ -94434,10 +94014,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = 28
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-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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 	dir = 8;
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 	pixel_y = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
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-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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 	name = "east bump";
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@@ -99139,10 +98701,7 @@
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 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
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 	dir = 1;
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@@ -101907,11 +101466,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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 	pixel_y = 32
 	},
@@ -102895,10 +102450,7 @@
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 	dir = 6
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
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 	dir = 1;
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@@ -104865,11 +104417,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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 	dir = 10;
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@@ -106416,6 +105964,7 @@
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 	dir = 8;
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@@ -106549,10 +106098,7 @@
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 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
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@@ -109180,11 +108726,7 @@
 	},
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-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
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 	icon_state = "grimy"
 	},
@@ -110327,11 +109869,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 8;
 	pixel_y = 5
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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 	c_tag = "Library West";
 	dir = 10
@@ -110615,10 +110153,7 @@
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 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
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 	icon_state = "grimy"
 	},
@@ -111851,11 +111386,7 @@
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 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
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@@ -112740,11 +112271,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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 	icon_state = "cafeteria"
 	},
@@ -113269,11 +112796,7 @@
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 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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@@ -113326,11 +112849,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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@@ -113747,10 +113266,7 @@
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 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	pixel_y = 28;
-	name = "north bump"
-	},
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 	icon_state = "whitebluefull"
 	},
@@ -114052,10 +113568,7 @@
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 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
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 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -114290,11 +113803,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "neutral"
@@ -115093,11 +114602,7 @@
 	c_tag = "Chapel East";
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
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 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -115228,11 +114733,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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 	dir = 4
 	},
@@ -116532,11 +116033,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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@@ -117667,10 +117164,7 @@
 	pixel_y = 5
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
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@@ -119468,11 +118962,7 @@
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
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@@ -120061,11 +119551,7 @@
 	},
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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 	pixel_y = 32
 	},
@@ -120624,11 +120110,7 @@
 	pixel_y = 1
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-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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 	dir = 1;
 	name = "south bump";
@@ -120689,10 +120171,7 @@
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-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
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 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "darkredcorners"
@@ -121199,11 +120678,7 @@
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 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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 	icon_state = "yellow"
@@ -121396,11 +120871,7 @@
 	pixel_y = -2
 	},
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-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
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 	icon_state = "blackcorner"
@@ -122898,10 +122369,7 @@
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-	name = "north bump"
-	},
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diff --git a/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm b/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm
index ee58c6d45039..b5ef6ca7ad58 100644
--- a/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm
+++ b/_maps/map_files/stations/metastation.dmm
@@ -68,11 +68,7 @@
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-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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@@ -440,11 +432,7 @@
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 	pixel_y = 12
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-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
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 	icon_state = "cafeteria"
 	},
@@ -2646,11 +2634,7 @@
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-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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 	icon_state = "darkgrey"
@@ -4410,10 +4394,7 @@
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-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
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 	},
@@ -5867,11 +5848,7 @@
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-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
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@@ -6039,11 +6016,7 @@
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-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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@@ -7310,11 +7283,7 @@
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-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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@@ -7956,11 +7925,7 @@
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-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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 	},
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-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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@@ -9838,11 +9799,7 @@
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-	name = "east bump";
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-	},
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@@ -12094,10 +12051,7 @@
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-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
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@@ -13370,11 +13324,7 @@
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-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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 	icon_state = "whitegreen"
@@ -14336,11 +14286,7 @@
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-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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 	pixel_y = 3
@@ -15308,11 +15254,7 @@
 	},
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-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
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 	name = "CondiMaster Neo"
 	},
@@ -15699,11 +15641,7 @@
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-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
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@@ -15790,11 +15728,7 @@
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-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
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 	dir = 8
 	},
@@ -17288,11 +17222,7 @@
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 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
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@@ -18864,11 +18794,7 @@
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 "bvE" = (
 /obj/machinery/economy/vending/cola,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkgrey"
 	},
@@ -19073,11 +18999,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/computer/security/mining{
 	dir = 8
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/command/office/hop)
 "bwd" = (
@@ -19274,11 +19196,7 @@
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/segment/corner{
 	dir = 2
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/bar)
 "bwL" = (
@@ -19636,11 +19554,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/entry/east)
 "bxL" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 4
 	},
@@ -19946,11 +19860,7 @@
 	pixel_y = -3
 	},
 /obj/item/wrench,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/item/multitool/command,
 /obj/structure/shelf/command,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -22104,11 +22014,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/port)
 "bFY" = (
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
 "bGa" = (
@@ -23300,11 +23206,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 1;
 	pixel_y = 5
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
 "bKT" = (
@@ -23326,11 +23228,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/ai_monitored/storage/eva)
 "bKX" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_scrubber/on{
 	dir = 1
 	},
@@ -23362,11 +23260,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/bridge)
 "bLh" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_scrubber/on{
 	dir = 1
 	},
@@ -23530,11 +23424,7 @@
 	pixel_y = 2
 	},
 /obj/item/pen,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/bridge)
 "bLS" = (
@@ -25875,11 +25765,7 @@
 	pixel_x = -5;
 	pixel_y = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/royalblack,
 /area/station/command/office/ntrep)
 "bVi" = (
@@ -26083,11 +25969,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/keycard_auth{
 	pixel_y = 24
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/blue,
 /area/station/command/office/blueshield)
 "bWi" = (
@@ -26486,11 +26368,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet/royalblack,
 /area/station/command/office/ntrep)
 "bXy" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /obj/item/kirbyplants/plant10,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "cult"
@@ -27127,11 +27005,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/wall,
 /area/station/maintenance/aft)
 "bZW" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/wood,
 /area/station/service/library)
 "bZX" = (
@@ -27247,11 +27121,7 @@
 /area/station/service/chapel/office)
 "caA" = (
 /obj/machinery/economy/vending/snack,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "dark"
 	},
@@ -27965,11 +27835,7 @@
 /obj/item/paicard{
 	pixel_x = -15
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/science/robotics)
 "cdk" = (
@@ -28223,11 +28089,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/hallway/primary/central/south)
 "cej" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/trunk{
 	dir = 1
 	},
@@ -29502,11 +29364,7 @@
 	pixel_x = -2;
 	pixel_y = 18
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "whitebluefull"
 	},
@@ -34460,11 +34318,7 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/aft/south)
 "cEn" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/scientist,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
@@ -35416,11 +35270,7 @@
 "cHU" = (
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
 /obj/item/flashlight/lamp,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "grimy"
 	},
@@ -39514,11 +39364,7 @@
 /obj/structure/sign/poster/official/random{
 	pixel_y = 32
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "darkgreycheck"
 	},
@@ -41270,11 +41116,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/fsmaint)
 "dwp" = (
 /obj/machinery/door/firedoor,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "redcorner"
 	},
@@ -41817,11 +41659,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 3;
 	pixel_y = 3
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/security/detective)
 "dKy" = (
@@ -44844,11 +44682,7 @@
 	dir = 1
 	},
 /obj/effect/landmark/start/internal_affairs,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/legal/lawoffice)
 "ffH" = (
@@ -51326,10 +51160,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/maintenance/starboard2)
 "hRS" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/corner{
 	dir = 1
 	},
@@ -51608,10 +51439,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plating,
 /area/station/maintenance/starboard2)
 "hYu" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/disposal,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/trunk,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -52025,11 +51853,7 @@
 	dir = 4
 	},
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/portable/canister,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/engineering/atmos)
 "iiB" = (
@@ -52425,10 +52249,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light/small{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/supply{
 	dir = 6
 	},
@@ -52626,10 +52447,7 @@
 /area/station/science/xenobiology)
 "ivY" = (
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/item/clipboard,
 /obj/item/paper,
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
@@ -53223,11 +53041,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/engine/o2,
 /area/station/engineering/atmos)
 "iKF" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "neutralcorner"
@@ -56953,10 +56767,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/legal/lawoffice)
 "kyq" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/item/storage/toolbox/mechanical,
 /obj/effect/decal/cleanable/dirt,
 /obj/machinery/camera{
@@ -57763,10 +57574,7 @@
 /area/station/hallway/secondary/entry/south)
 "kQD" = (
 /obj/machinery/computer/secure_data,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "red"
@@ -60123,10 +59931,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light/small{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Chapel - Fore"
 	},
@@ -62443,10 +62248,7 @@
 /area/station/security/armory/secure)
 "mRL" = (
 /obj/structure/table/wood,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/item/folder,
 /obj/item/folder,
 /obj/machinery/computer/security/telescreen/entertainment{
@@ -64733,11 +64535,7 @@
 	pixel_x = 1;
 	pixel_y = 5
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "cult"
 	},
@@ -64933,11 +64731,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 4;
 	icon_state = "red"
@@ -65117,11 +64911,7 @@
 /area/station/hallway/primary/aft/north)
 "nYH" = (
 /obj/structure/closet/secure_closet/rd,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /obj/effect/turf_decal/stripes/line{
 	dir = 6
 	},
@@ -67754,11 +67544,7 @@
 /obj/structure/cable{
 	icon_state = "4-8"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 1;
 	icon_state = "whitepurple"
@@ -68224,11 +68010,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/light/small{
 	dir = 1
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "freezerfloor"
 	},
@@ -71326,11 +71108,7 @@
 /obj/machinery/computer/station_alert{
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Atmospherics - Desk";
 	dir = 1
@@ -71382,10 +71160,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/medical/medbay)
 "qTF" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/pipe/simple/hidden/scrubbers{
 	dir = 4
 	},
@@ -72521,11 +72296,7 @@
 /obj/structure/cable{
 	icon_state = "1-2"
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "white"
 	},
@@ -74427,11 +74198,7 @@
 	},
 /obj/structure/cable,
 /obj/machinery/power/apc/directional/east,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 1;
-	name = "south bump";
-	pixel_y = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 6;
 	icon_state = "whiteblue"
@@ -77150,11 +76917,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/carpet,
 /area/station/command/office/captain/bedroom)
 "tug" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/binary/valve{
 	layer = 3.3;
 	name = "Cooling loop input";
@@ -77981,11 +77744,7 @@
 /area/station/supply/expedition)
 "tSX" = (
 /obj/machinery/photocopier,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel/dark,
 /area/station/command/office/hos)
 "tTh" = (
@@ -78600,11 +78359,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/wall,
 /area/station/supply/warehouse)
 "ufN" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /obj/structure/cable{
 	icon_state = "1-2"
 	},
@@ -79888,10 +79643,7 @@
 	pixel_x = -25;
 	specialfunctions = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	icon_state = "freezerfloor"
 	},
@@ -81638,11 +81390,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/command/bridge)
 "vBI" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 8;
-	name = "east bump";
-	pixel_x = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east,
 /obj/machinery/atmospherics/unary/vent_pump/on,
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 4
@@ -82126,11 +81874,7 @@
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel,
 /area/station/maintenance/asmaint)
 "vQr" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west,
 /obj/machinery/light{
 	dir = 8
 	},
@@ -82619,11 +82363,7 @@
 	c_tag = "Security - Office - Port - West";
 	dir = 4
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{
-	dir = 4;
-	name = "west bump";
-	pixel_x = -28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 8;
 	icon_state = "red"
@@ -85212,10 +84952,7 @@
 	},
 /area/station/science/testrange)
 "xoq" = (
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/disposal,
 /obj/structure/disposalpipe/trunk,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
@@ -85932,10 +85669,7 @@
 /obj/item/storage/box/masks{
 	pixel_y = 3
 	},
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/computer/guestpass{
 	pixel_x = 30
 	},
@@ -85975,10 +85709,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/fsmaint)
 "xHw" = (
 /obj/structure/chair,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /obj/machinery/camera{
 	c_tag = "Cargo Lobby";
 	dir = 4
@@ -87043,10 +86774,7 @@
 /area/station/maintenance/fore)
 "yeR" = (
 /obj/item/kirbyplants,
-/obj/machinery/newscaster{
-	name = "north bump";
-	pixel_y = 28
-	},
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north,
 /turf/simulated/floor/plasteel{
 	dir = 9;
 	icon_state = "whitegreen"
diff --git a/code/modules/newscaster/obj/newscaster.dm b/code/modules/newscaster/obj/newscaster.dm
index 872bf29a8c1a..fdd928b24ebe 100644
--- a/code/modules/newscaster/obj/newscaster.dm
+++ b/code/modules/newscaster/obj/newscaster.dm
@@ -731,6 +731,9 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(allNewscasters)
 		return
 	eject_photo(user)
 
+MAPPING_DIRECTIONAL_HELPERS(/obj/machinery/newscaster, 30, 30)
+MAPPING_DIRECTIONAL_HELPERS(/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit, 30, 30)
+
 #undef CHANNEL_NAME_MAX_LENGTH
 #undef CHANNEL_DESC_MAX_LENGTH
 #undef STORY_NAME_MAX_LENGTH
diff --git a/icons/obj/terminals.dmi b/icons/obj/terminals.dmi
index 3b4195ee8ff4..543ccf5f5a48 100644
Binary files a/icons/obj/terminals.dmi and b/icons/obj/terminals.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/obj/terminals4.png b/icons/obj/terminals4.png
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..2ed100736f51
Binary files /dev/null and b/icons/obj/terminals4.png differ
diff --git a/tools/UpdatePaths/Scripts/27583_newscaster_directionals.txt b/tools/UpdatePaths/Scripts/27583_newscaster_directionals.txt
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..24905bc55bd5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tools/UpdatePaths/Scripts/27583_newscaster_directionals.txt
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{dir=1;name="south bump";pixel_y=-28} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/south
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{dir=4;name="west bump";pixel_x=-28} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/west
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{dir=8;name="east bump";pixel_x=28} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{dir=8;name="west bump";pixel_x=28} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/east
+/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit{name="north bump";pixel_y=28} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional/north
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{desc="A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station.";name="custom placement";pixel_x=27} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east{desc="A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station."}
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{desc="A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station.";name="custom placement";pixel_x=30} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east{desc="A standard Nanotrasen-licensed newsfeed handler for use in commercial space stations. Strange that it's on a Union station."}
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{dir=1;name="south bump";pixel_y=-28} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{dir=4;name="west bump";pixel_x=-28} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{dir=8;name="east bump";pixel_x=28} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/east
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{name="north bump";pixel_y=28} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{name="south bump";pixel_y=-32} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{pixel_x=-30} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/west
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{pixel_y=-30} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/south
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{pixel_y=30} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north
+/obj/machinery/newscaster{pixel_y=32} : /obj/machinery/newscaster/directional/north
diff --git a/tools/maplint/lints/directional_newscasters.yml b/tools/maplint/lints/directional_newscasters.yml
new file mode 100644
index 000000000000..41177c571487
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tools/maplint/lints/directional_newscasters.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+help: 'Use the specific directional subtypes for this newscaster.'
+/obj/machinery/newscaster:
+  banned_variables:
+    - pixel_x
+    - pixel_y
+=/obj/machinery/newscaster:
+  banned: true
+=/obj/machinery/newscaster/directional:
+  banned: true
+=/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit:
+  banned: true
+=/obj/machinery/newscaster/security_unit/directional:
+  banned: true