Episode #388: Are we all on the same page?
Episode Notes
The authorisation code Hudson gives is merely a set pattern for voice print matching security. That's the only way I can imagine computer security works in Star Trek, because they always seem to be reading their passwords out aloud (even the self-destruct sequence has a voice command). If anybody else tried to initiate commands as "Hudson" then their voice wouldn't match. Of course, they could still have a recording of Hudson saying it -- unless the computer can tell the difference between "live" sound and "recorded" sound.
The number Hudson reads out (0000001) puts her in position 1 of up to 9,999999 (nearly 10 million) people. Hudson herself chose the words (the lyrics to "Hey Jude") of her security sentence.
Transcript
- Panel 1: Prime Minister Hudson, Admiral Slog, Chief Houston Texas and Angelina continue to talk in Hudson's office.
- Prime Minister Hudson:
- Computer, engage full room lockdown.
- Authorisation code: Hudson dash zero zero zero zero zero zero one dash nah na na, nana na nah, nana na nah, hey Jude!
- Angelina, please stand by the door in case we get visitors.
- Panel 2: The room now has a red glow.
- Computer:
- Lockdown engaged.
- Prime Minister Hudson:
- Ok, before we continue, I just wanted to check that we're all thinking the same thing…
- …that my idiot father has managed to get himself involved in some shady dealings and is making illegal weapons for the black market!
- Panel 3:
- Chief Houston Texas:
- River, my dear, I'm sure it's all just a huge misunderstanding, and you're worrying needlessly.
- Wait until I've run some tests on these things before jumping to conclusions.
- Panel 4:
- Prime Minister Hudson:
- So you're saying my father may not be an idiot?
- Chief Houston Texas:
- Oh, no, I'm sure he's an idiot, just not necessarily a criminal.
- Admiral Slog:
- My primary teacher said that about me once.
- Well, except the bit about being a criminal…
- Prime Minister Hudson (interrupting):
- Shut up Bill, you're not helping!
- Admiral Slog (cont.):
- …not that she thought I was a criminal, of course.