Homefire #44"
By: Ian Hunter, Commanding Officer, [PC]
Maxine Tappert , Computer Specialist , [NPC]
Samantha Carter, Security Officer, [RNPC]
Taylor , Marine , [NPC]

Stardate: 58209.17 2330

==Debriefing Room==

Captain Hunter entered the debriefing room followed by Commander Wright. He looked around, everyone was there who should be. Everyone except for Dr. Alissa Northrop.

"Welcome back. I know its late, and you are all tired. We'll keep this short." said Hunter.

His own face however reflected the solemness of the away team.

"What happened to Northrup?" He asked, his heart skipping a few beats.

"Sir," said Taylor, his eyes locking with Hunter's, "she was recognized by starbase security on starbase M6." Taylor did not break eye contact with him. "She was killed after a brief phaser fight."

He felt like heart stopped altogether for a long sickening moment. A whirlwind of brainwaves rushed through his consciousness.

"Dammit."

The loss of an officer was one thing, but was the Zion now flying into a trap?

"If she was compromised why wasn't the mission aborted? Are we flying into jeopardy Mr. Taylor?"

"Negative Sir," said Taylor. He placed the sunglasses that had been in his hands on the table in front of him and continued, "We evaluated our position, and it appeared that she was recognized from activity prior to her joining the Maquis. She led base security in a chase that went away from us. This and the fact that she did not allow herself to be captured, preserved our mission once her cover was blown."

Hunter nodded, "Alright."

Then he turned to Tappert, "Your report Miss Tappert, any deviations from the mission parameters we need to know about?"

"The mission was not compromised, although there was a slight 'iccup while we were on the Tachyon Station, sir," Maxine answered. "One of the other stations was attacked which took seven stations offline including thirty-five. Starfleet sent out patrol vessels t'patrol the area. Miss Alexia affected an innovative repair which caused the patrol vessels t'leave when we were able to take up the slack for TR33 and TR34. We were then able to install the alternate Tachyon grid in place. Grid Command was going t'recommend her for a commendation." She still thought Keighlee getting a Federation Commendation was pretty funny even if it had been well deserved.

"As you know," said Hunter, "Miss Alexia will be returning to the end of our mission."

"How about you Lieutenant?" he said, directing his attention toward Carter.

"Despite Miss Northrop's death, all went according to plan Sir." Sam replied.

"Mason?"

I agree with Taylor. Our mission was not compromised," said Mason.

"Anyone else?" Hunter asked, looking at the rest of the marines.

"Commander, any questions or comments?"

He nodded "no".

"Very well," said Hunter leaning back, "Please submit your detailed reports by tomorrow night. Good job everyone, your mission was successful. Welcome back."

He stood up, "dismissed."