1.11 Security Clearances

Security clearance or security verification is a level of authority given to an officer based on rank, status and position. Computers then identify the individual by the entry of their vocal or alpha-numerical authorization code. Alternatively, specially programmed isolinear rods entered into the computer can also allow various levels of security clearance. Different levels of clearance are assigned to members of the ship by the command staff, and may vary due to position, rank and current mission.

 

LEVEL 1

 

  • Rank(s): Civilian
  • Data Access: Level 1 (Restricted)

     

  • Privileges: Allows basic access to some areas aboard Gallant , as well as personnel and official logs. Allows basic, limited and restricted access to Starfleet records and data files.

LEVEL 2

 

  • Rank(s): E-4 to E-9 (Noncommissioned Officer)
  • Data Access: Level 2
  • Privileges: Allows full operational access to most areas aboard Gallant, as well as personnel and official logs. Allows access to weapons locker for Starfleet personnel. Also allows limited access to Starfleet records and data files.

LEVEL 4

  • Rank(s): CWO-2 to CWO-4 (Chief Warrant Officer); O-1 (Ensign)

     

  • Data Access: Level 2
  • Privileges: Allows full operational access to most areas aboard Gallant , as well as personnel and official logs. Allows access to weapons lockers for Starfleet personnel, as well as access to tactical data and communications systems. Level 4 is also the minimum security clearance for all Starfleet intelligence officers, and allows limited access to Starfleet records and data files.

LEVEL 5

 

  • Rank(s): O-2 (Lieutenant Junior Grade)
  • Data Access: Level 3
  • Privileges: Allows full operational access to most areas aboard Gallant, as well as personnel and official logs. Allows access to weapons lockers for Starfleet personnel, as well as access to tactical, operations, flight control, and communications systems. Level 5 clearance permits the officer basic operational authority in certain situations. Also allows access to most Starfleet records and data files.

LEVEL 6

 

  • Rank(s): O-3 (Lieutenant)
  • Data Access: Level 3
  • Privileges: Allows full operational access to most areas aboard Gallant, as well as personnel and official logs. Allows access to weapons lockers for Starfleet personnel, as well as access to tactical, operations, flight control, and communications systems. Level 6 clearance permits the officer limited operational authority in certain situations. Also allows access to most Starfleet records and data files.

LEVEL 7

 

  • Rank(s): O-4 (Lieutenant Commander)
  • Data Access: Level 3
  • Privileges: Allows full operational access to all areas aboard Gallant, as well as personnel and official logs. Allows access to weapons lockers for Starfleet and non-Starfleet personnel, including the armory, as well as access to tactical, operations, flight control, communications, and command systems. In addition, full access is granted to the ship's shuttlebay and support craft. Level 7 clearance permits the officer full operational authority in certain situations. Also allows access to most Starfleet records and data files.

LEVEL 8

 

  • Rank(s): O-5 (Commander)
  • Data Access: Level 4
  • Privileges: Allows full operational access to all areas aboard Gallant , as well as personnel and official logs. Allows access to weapons lockers for Starfleet and non-Starfleet personnel, including the armory, as well as access to tactical, operations, flight control, communications, and command systems. In addition, full access is granted to the ship's shuttlebay and support craft. Level 8 clearance permits the officer full operational authority in certain situations. Also allows access to all Starfleet records and data files, unless classified by a higher authority.

LEVEL 9

 

  • Rank(s): O-4 to O-6 (Executive Officer)
  • Data Access: Level 4
  • Privileges: Allows full operational access to all areas aboard Gallant, as well as personnel and official logs. Allows access to weapons lockers for Starfleet and non-Starfleet personnel, including the armory, as well as access to tactical, operations, flight control, communications, and command systems. In addition, full access is granted to the ship's shuttlebay and support craft. Level 9 clearance is reserved specifically for the ship's executive officer, regardless of rank, and gives s/he full operational authority in many situations. Also allows access to all Starfleet records and data files, unless classified by a higher authority.

 

LEVEL 10

 

  • Rank(s): O-5 to O-11 (Commanding Officer)
  • Data Access: Level 4/5
  • Privileges: Allows full operational access to all areas aboard Gallant , as well as personnel and official logs. Allows access to weapons lockers for Starfleet and non-Starfleet personnel, including the armory, as well as access to tactical, operations, flight control, communications, and command systems. In addition, full access is granted to the ship's shuttlebay and support craft. Level 10 clearance is reserved specifically for the ship's commanding officer, regardless of rank, and gives s/he full operational authority of the ship at all times. It is required to access the Omega One data file, which contains information on the Omega Directive. Also allows access to all Starfleet records and data files, unless classified by a higher authority. Depending on the commanding officer's rank, Level 5 (the highest) data access privileges may be assigned.