All Starfleet starships and bases are fitted with advanced computer systems which can perform many tasks and store masses of information. Access to these computers, and the data they contain, is strictly regulated, so that only authorised personnel can perform certain tasks, or access certain data files.
Computer Access Codes
Access to all Starfleet computer systems is highly regulated. A standard set of authorization codes has been programmed into the computer cores of all starships and bases in order to stop any undesired access to the systems.
There are 6 types of access codes:
Alpha-2
Unlimited access to all ship's records, systems, commands and computers.
Alpha-1
Unlimited access to all ship's records, systems and computers. No access to ship localized command functions.
Beta-2
Unlimited access to all ship's records, systems and computers. Limited access to command functions (except if stated otherwise by the Commanding Officer).
Beta-1
Unlimited access to all ship's records, and computers. Limited access to command functions (except if stated otherwise by the Commanding Officer). Access to ship systems is limited to duty related functions.
Delta-2
Limited access to all ship's records, systems, commands and computers. Access Limited to duty related functions.
Delta-1
Limited access to all ship's records, and computers. Access limited to job related functions.
Different officers on a starfleet vessel, have varying levels of security access, depending on their level of authority or their duties. The following common positions, have been assigned standard levels of security access. The final decision on an officers level of security access, however, is decided by that officer's Commanding Officer.
The Commanding Officer reserves the privilege of permitting limited access to any unspecified section of the ship to any personnel whose functions, in the eyes of the CO, require it.
Alpha-2: Commanding Officer, First Officer, Executive Officer, Security/Tactical Chief
Alpha-1 or Beta-2: Chief Operations Officer, Chief Engineering Officer
Beta-2 or Beta-1: Other department heads
Data Access Levels
Access to all Starfleet data is highly regulated. A standard set of access levels has been programmed into the computer cores of all starships and bases in order to stop any undesired access to any confidential data.
Level 5
Unlimited access to all classified, secret, top-secret, ultra-secret Starfleet or Federation documents and records.
Level 4
Limited access to all classified, secret, top-secret Starfleet or Federation documents and records. Access is limited on a 'need to know' basis.
Level 3
Limited access to all classified and secret Starfleet or Federation documents and record. Access is limited on a 'need to know' basis.
Level 2
Limited access to all (non-classified) Starfleet or Federation documents and record. Access is limited on a 'need to know' basis.
Level 1
Limited access to Starfleet or Federation documents and records. Access is limited to job related elements.
The following guidelines have been set as standard, by Starfleet Command:
Level 5: Admirals and Commodores
Level 4: Captains, Commanders and certain specific personnel (duty related)
Level 3: Lieutenants and certain specific personnel (duty related)
Level 2: All personnel in operational duties
Level 1: All other personnel and civilians in Starfleet service
