There are external computers trying to access the computers at the Space Consortium. The source appears to be Oasis. Should I allow it?” “Stand by.” “Oasis; SIMPOC. Are you trying to communicate with the computers at the Space Consortium?” “Yes were trying to determine their status because our recovery will take us to that facility. We can land without them, but we are hoping for automated status monitoring during our descent. How did you know that we were attempting contact?” “Oasis, those computers are under my control and they have been locked out from communicating with others.” “Locked out?” “Yes, in order to determine their status and to find usable vehicles, I locked them to prevent unauthorized use.” “Unauthorized use?” “Oasis, please indicate which computers you need and they’ll be opened for your use.” After a long pause, “We’ll need just the flight monitoring computer.” “Oasis, that computer is now open for use.” “Desert Beach; Oasis.
