# Alien Core unable to determine last owner **URL:** https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/alien-core-unable-to-determine-last-owner/12240 **Category:** 🆘 Get Help **Tags:** support **Created:** [June 18, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/alien-core-unable-to-determine-last-owner/12240 "2018-06-18T23:58:55Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 2
### Author: ![TwitchyJ](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/user_avatar/forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/twitchyj/32/19599_2.png) [@TwitchyJ](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/u/TwitchyJ) #### Post date: [June 19, 2018, 1:51am UTC](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/alien-core-unable-to-determine-last-owner/12240/2 "2018-06-19T01:51:42Z")
You need to wait a few minutes after you spawn the structure for the tool to recognize the owner, then remove the core and replace it, wait again, and finally use the command. If you don’t wait long enough with the normal core then it can’t determine the owner. > [@Alien Core](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/alien-core/9472): > > On HWS, you can acquire the powerful Alien Core – a rare and advanced alien technology item that offers exclusive benefits for your structures. light_bulb How to Get an Alien Core You can obtain an Alien Core through various methods: bullseye PDA missionswrapped_gift Reward systemsrocket Purchasing HWS Garage ships and recycling themheart Become a [Patreon](https://patreon.com/hws)gem_stone Direct support via [HWS Support Page](https://empyrion-homeworld.net/support-us)warning Important Warningorange_circle DO NOT dismantle an Alien Core… “You want to place it in your structure and get the ID of that structure BEFORE placing / replacing the core. **Also make sure this structure is not new created. Otherwise wait at least 2 minutes before you proceed**.” An admin may be able to help you. Next time just wait longer before removing the core. --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.empyrion-homeworld.net/t/alien-core-unable-to-determine-last-owner/12240)._