Quote:700 A.S.
Valhalla Research and Interspace Commerce partner to develop a system for realtime
scanning of cargo passing through jump gates and trade lanes; by attaching a
Universal Ship Identification number to every vessel and piece of cargo,
governments can automatically scan for contraband while Interspace Commerce can
more accurately assess insurance fees. Valhalla selects their facility in Colorado for
developing and manufacturing the new scanners.
The U.S.I number : it could explain both the rank (insurance fee) and the scan allowance for specific faction. It explains the IFF tag and the ID too... Now can the USI be hacked ?