What data stored inside the drops?? Maybe ive been away from SS machines too long, but isnt it just a 1 or zero for open and closed?... its still just a leaf switch closure isnt it?

I was just trying to strain your brain even more. lol
there is no data stored in the DT's
there is no ASIC chip on the mpu board on this machine.

i thought the bit about the Texas & Louisiana accent in the machine language would give it away. 

looks like i did get your brain working harder.