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 ==APC==
-An APC is an Area Power Controller (obviously).  These are used to provide power for a sector on the station.  To use an APC someone with a higher authority, such as a Research Director or an Engineer needs to swipe their card on an APC to unlock it.  Once they do this, there are a few options available to them.
+An APC is an Area Power Controller.  These are used to provide power for a sector on the station.  To use an APC, somebody with actual access to them, usually the [[Chief Engineer]] or an [[Engineer]], needs to swipe their card on an APC to unlock it. Once they do this, there are a few options available to them.
 <b>Power: On/Off</b> - Toggles power to the APC
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 ==Replacing the Battery==
-To replace the APC battery, an Engineer (or other compatible authorities) must swipe their card on the APC.
+To replace the APC battery, you need an ID with sufficient access to unlock the APC itself.<br>
-<br>Then, the Engineer must disengage the protective cover.
-<br>The cover can be taken off with a crowbar.
+#Swipe your ID and unlock the interface.
-<br>The Engineer can be free to remove the battery and insert a new one.
+#Open the panel and disengage the cover lock.
-<br>Once done, the Engineer can crowbar the cover back on, re-lock the cover, and lock the APC interface.
+#Use a crowbar on the APC to open the cover.
+#Take the battery out with a free hand and then place in the new one.
+#Close the cover again with your crowbar, re-engage the cover lock and swipe your ID to secure the interface.
 ==Constructing an APC ==