So, I got pulled over by galactic cops for not having typed in the code at the beginning of the game... Problem is, I haven't got to the screen where I'm supposed to type it in... little help?

You are prompted for the code just before you launch from Starport.

It calls out a Location, Artifact, and Race and you give back a code up to 6 digits. In the old days you would have a code wheel where you line up the Location with the Artifact and look in a window under the Race name and you get your code. Now the game comes with an application that looks it up for you.

Anyway after you enter the code, it asks you if you are sure.

Here - I happen to have a picture!