"Security clearances are pretty simple, but I'll go down the list anyway:
Green, allows you to get in here at all, employee level; don't worry about it.
Blue, you're basically the entry level with access to equipment and console stations; security checks are minimal.
Purple, things get dicey here; you will have security checks and will be able to get into most rooms, but not all, so keep the dicking around to a minimum.
Orange, like purple with more strict security checks; you can override most all doors, consoles, equipment, and infrastructure, less dicking around is better."
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"You two, step forwards. Headsets on."
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"Red, full access; you can override failed security checks ONCE and have access to all but the Vaults, dicking around will get you into serious trouble. I don't recommend using your clearance to let people lower than yours in, for example; unless you want to deal with a lockdown. I don't know why you two are the only ones who have this, but things have been all wrong here since, well, you're already aware. Anyway:
Black, admin access only. That's all you're getting.
Headsets off."
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"Alright, so, just so you're aware. Feel free to to use your clearance to let lower ones into places, except for Orange; things get tight at that level. This advice is unofficial, I can't save you if you're caught.."
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"Good luck."
