On Thu, Aug 20, 2015 at 06:34:31AM +0000, Jeff Rowse wrote:
> If you have a crew of long-suffering, cynical and experienced
> ex-Scouts then they can reset and enable or disable any system from
> anywhere aboard as long as they know the correct hidden buttons to
> press and concealed control panels to use...

Or just have the right voiceprint, retina scans, fingerprints, brain
activity patterns, passcodes, appearance, implants, memories, DNA,
bone shapes, physical keys, salivary protein folding patterns,
idiosyncratic mannerisms, and/or whatever other identification and
authentication systems might be employed in the design or later
modification of a very expensive ultra-tech potential weapon of mass
destruction.

Though yes, hidden buttons do have a certain quaint charm.

- Tim