Well, maybe if bringing up reputation information about the pilot was an option via a scanner feature of some type, or at least could be toggled on and off. Maybe there could be space in the database for a short signature quote or something.

"I'm envisioning a system where you earn access privaleges, trade clearances, security codes, permits, warrants, restrictions, etc. all based upon your actions. Furthermore, all of that is relative to which government controls the space you are currently in, so you might have top military clearance in your home nation, and be under the space-aged equivalent of a restraining order in others."

Agreed.

I love arguing with Celebrim; we both agree 90% of the time but have totally non-compatible thought processes... so the journey to understanding is always a fun ride :-)

(PS - Not as fun to ride as a capital ship... where is that thing????)