Hmm, interesting. This actually supports Biblical Theory if I'm not Mistaken, that being that Numbers represent Names (not just in a Social Security Number anymore).
This makes me wonder if there's anything else we've overlooked in terms of Shmup Easter Eggs, maybe there's a hidden Shmup Cult (and no I'm not referring to Hardcore gaming). Or some kind of number language they've secretly implemented.
On a side note: Anyone find anything for Ikaruga or R-Type Final? Blazing Star and Pulstar might also be something from SNK worth looking into.