------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- That 'unusualness' just may be why it would work so well. However, "hidden contact" (of some sort) could be considered more accurate but it's the same idea. And the contact would undoubtedly be equipped w/ some sophisticated like a DNA sensor or somesuch. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- On Thu, 8/20/15, Ewan Quibell <xxxxxx@quibell.org.uk> wrote: Subject: RE: [TML] Taking the Bridge To: xxxxxx@simplelists.com Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015, 4:04 AM Hidden buttons @ TL15 will be more unusual than a hidden dna scanner etc xxxxxx@quibell.org.uk Sent from by ZX Spectrum 16K "When I go home I will tell of them and say, For our tomorrow, They gave their today." My spelling is entirerly due to dyslexia, typos, and poetic licenseFrom: Tim Sent: 20/08/2015 10:38 To: xxxxxx@simplelists.com Subject: Re: [TML] Taking the Bridge 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 ----- The Traveller Mailing List Archives at http://archives.simplelists.com/tml Report problems to xxxxxx@travellercentral.com To unsubscribe from this list please goto http://archives.simplelists.com ----- The Traveller Mailing List Archives at http://archives.simplelists.com/tml Report problems to xxxxxx@travellercentral.com To unsubscribe from this list please goto http://www.simplelists.com/confirm.php?u=EwREIRgLK8vaUEhNlnoNdSGKwnjoID8a
