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: : : : Starfleet computer systems operated an external override system utilising a five digit encrypted prefix code which could be used to issue simple commands to a ships systems in times of emergency. Romulan systems utilised a similar system, operated by the defunct Tal'Shiar to allow them to take command of a ship should its crew prove disloyal to the Praetor. There was a sequence of very specific Romulanesque characters buried deep in the viral base code. Nineteen groupings of numbers in repeated sequences. If they were in standard text, they would most certainly qualify as Starfleet prefix codes.
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: : : There! That was what she needed!
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: : : "I might have descovered a way to implement the override strategy, Lieutenant." Casira announced swiftly as she isolated the numbers in the scrolling data feed. Her database memory contained a reasonably complete file of Romulan language and dialect, so it was a relatively simple task for her to delve into it's annals looking for matches to the symbols as she set about translating the digits into usable code. "GORBI," she called as she worked, "please attempt a direct data link with the unknown vessel's computer system and prepare to send the code I will give you as a priority transmission."
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: : : ~Casira
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: : Dan congratulated Casira on her quick thinking and analytical skills. Dan leaned forward a bit in his chair as he waited for GORBI to respond.
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: : LT. Waters, CSO
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: The still brooding avatar muttered under his breath as his eyes took on a faraway expression "Do dis GORBI, do dat GORBI... GORBI never get to do for himself..." He blinked twice and her console beeped to confirm that a tentative data connection had been established, but only for transmit, not receipt. It was weak, but it should be enough to transmit the code.
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Even despite the urgency of the situation, the Lieutenant could not resist a swift, slightly scathing glance in the hologram's direction at his mumrured complaints. "I said 'please'."

But there was no time to wait for a response. "Transmitting codes now." she announced immediately as her gaze flicked back to her console, fingers playing quickly across the illuminated buttons to activate the required systems. "Attempting to access their main computer and disable engine control, stand by."

~Casira