A local panel could reasonably operate nearby doors or shields without also commanding the reactor or propulsion. The participants apply that distinction to fictional ships whose onboard interfaces appear to control almost everything. They discuss separating critical functions and restricting the systems reachable from a particular location. Air gaps are offered as one form of separation, without a detailed implementation proposal.
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Separating local ship controls from critical systems
Doors and local shields provide a concrete example of why nearby controls need limited authority.