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	* Osiris confirms that Starbuck's presence was not requested for just that, but first offers Starbuck both a drink and a smoke. Osiris boasts that his humidor has the finest [[fumarello\|fumerello]]s in {{TOS\|The Twelve Colonies\|the Colonies}}. Starbuck accepts this offer.		* Osiris confirms that Starbuck's presence was not requested for just that, but first offers Starbuck both a drink and a smoke. Osiris boasts that his humidor has the finest [[fumarello\|fumerello]]s in {{TOS\|The Twelve Colonies\|the Colonies}}. Starbuck accepts this offer.
	* As they sit at a couch, Osiris notes Starbuck's pendant. Starbuck boasts that he won it at a {{TOS\|pyramid\|pyramid}} game yahrens ago, but it "recently became ''very important'' to me." He also boasts that there are two other things of importance to him: the curve of a woman's back and finding the people who aided the Cylons in destroying {{TOS\|Umbra\|Umbra}}.		* As they sit at a couch, Osiris notes Starbuck's pendant. Starbuck boasts that he won it at a {{TOS\|pyramid\|pyramid}} game yahrens ago, but it "recently became ''very important'' to me." He also boasts that there are two other things of importance to him: the curve of a woman's back and finding the people who aided the Cylons in destroying {{TOS\|Umbra\|Umbra}}.
	* Osiris tips his hand when he asks Starbuck, "And when you find that ''person''?", which Starbuck notes. Osiris is enraged, which quickly leads to the end of the meeting.		* Osiris tips his hand when he asks Starbuck, "And when you find that ''person''?," which Starbuck notes. Osiris is enraged, which quickly leads to the end of the meeting.
	* After Starbuck assures Osiris that he'll be investigating Osiris's whereabouts the night Umbra fell, Osiris attempts to assure Starbuck that he's looking too much into their meeting, and "only wanted to meet a pilot from Umbra."		* After Starbuck assures Osiris that he'll be investigating Osiris's whereabouts the night Umbra fell, Osiris attempts to assure Starbuck that he's looking too much into their meeting, and "only wanted to meet a pilot from Umbra."
	* Following Starbuck's leave, Osiris surmises that he must have McKintosh's data and that Starbuck needs to be dealt with. Diana assures Osiris that using both the fingerprints from the glass and the half-smoked fumerello that Starbuck left behind, he will be wanted for murder "within the hour<ref name="terminology></ref>.		* Following Starbuck's leave, Osiris surmises that he must have McKintosh's data and that Starbuck needs to be dealt with. Diana assures Osiris that using both the fingerprints from the glass and the half-smoked fumerello that Starbuck left behind, he will be wanted for murder "within the hour<ref name="terminology></ref>.

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	~~== Summary ==~~

	: ''The origin of Lt. [[Starbuck (TOS-DE alternate)\|Starbuck]] continues, told by #1 New York Times best-selling author [[Tony Lee]]! Two years before the [[Battle of Cimtar\|attack on Cimtar]], Starbuck has hit rock bottom—but when a clue to the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] spy behind the attack on [[Umbra (alternate)\|Umbra]] appears, Starbuck finally has a chance to gain justice for his parents. Can Starbuck and {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} find the spy before the Cylons stop them?''<ref>{{cite_web\|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020930600211\|title=		: ''The origin of Lt. [[Starbuck (TOS-DE alternate)\|Starbuck]] continues, told by #1 New York Times best-selling author [[Tony Lee]]! Two years before the [[Battle of Cimtar\|attack on Cimtar]], Starbuck has hit rock bottom—but when a clue to the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] spy behind the attack on [[Umbra (alternate)\|Umbra]] appears, Starbuck finally has a chance to gain justice for his parents. Can Starbuck and {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} find the spy before the Cylons stop them?''<ref>{{cite_web\|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020930600211\|title=
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Joe Beaudoin Jr.: Text replacement - "Starbuck" to "{{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}"

2021-05-31T17:43:29Z

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	* Apollo is further incensed at knowing that Starbuck is on a casino barge and orders Jolly to have Cadet [[Zac (alternate)\|Zac]] report to him at the [[commuter hub]], with the designs to pursue Starbuck.		* Apollo is further incensed at knowing that Starbuck is on a casino barge and orders Jolly to have Cadet [[Zac (alternate)\|Zac]] report to him at the [[commuter hub]], with the designs to pursue Starbuck.
	* Jolly pleads with Apollo to talk to Colonel {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} first, as there is something Apollo has yet to be told.		* Jolly pleads with Apollo to talk to Colonel {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} first, as there is something Apollo has yet to be told.
	* After meeting up with Adama, [[Tigh (TOS ~~alternate)\|Tigh]]~~ and Zac, Apollo is told that Starbuck's [[Starbuck's foster parents]] were killed in a [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] raid the week prior. Starbuck did not find out until today, and Apollo angrily extols that Starbuck should have told him.		* After meeting up with Adama, {{alt\|Tigh\|TOS}} and Zac, Apollo is told that Starbuck's [[Starbuck's foster parents]] were killed in a [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] raid the week prior. Starbuck did not find out until today, and Apollo angrily extols that Starbuck should have told him.
	* Tigh brings up the fact that Starbuck hasn't been "this bad" since [[Wyler]] died, and Apollo recalls a story regarding Starbuck's attempts to grieve: by being inebriated and buck-naked in a {{TOS\|Picon\|Piscerian}} sweatlodge, claiming he was the "King of [[Sagitaria\|Sagiteria]]".		* Tigh brings up the fact that Starbuck hasn't been "this bad" since [[Wyler]] died, and Apollo recalls a story regarding Starbuck's attempts to grieve: by being inebriated and buck-naked in a {{TOS\|Picon\|Piscerian}} sweatlodge, claiming he was the "King of [[Sagitaria\|Sagiteria]]".
	* Apollo recruits Zac to come with him, in the hopes of getting to Starbuck before there's another incident.		* Apollo recruits Zac to come with him, in the hopes of getting to Starbuck before there's another incident.

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2021-05-31T17:36:14Z

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	* Security is noticeably lax on ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', not only allowing {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} to board and successfully smuggle a bomb aboard, but also to get away with little fanfare. This would continue multiple times in the series proper, including "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]" when [[Borellian Nomen]] board ''Galactica'' to kill [[Chameleon]].		* Security is noticeably lax on ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', not only allowing {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} to board and successfully smuggle a bomb aboard, but also to get away with little fanfare. This would continue multiple times in the series proper, including "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]" when [[Borellian Nomen]] board ''Galactica'' to kill [[Chameleon]].
	* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]]'s drunken bouts of self-pity and gregarious womanizing recur many times in the course of this comic, which only serve to cause problems for him later on. This is in keeping with the character's depiction in the series proper, including "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]" (where Starbuck is framed for the [[Ortega\|murder of a rival]]) and "[[Take the Celestra]]" (where Starbuck is foiled by a [[Aurora (TOS)\|mutinous ex-girlfriend]]).		* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]]'s drunken bouts of self-pity and gregarious womanizing recur many times in the course of this comic, which only serve to cause problems for him later on. This is in keeping with the character's depiction in the series proper, including "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]" (where Starbuck is framed for the [[Ortega\|murder of a rival]]) and "[[Take the Celestra]]" (where Starbuck is foiled by a [[Aurora (TOS)\|mutinous ex-girlfriend]]).
	* The Colonial Military continues its poor discipline standards, and nepotism abounds with the same family unit serving aboard one battlestar—[[Zac (TOS alternate)\|Zac]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]], and [[Athena (TOS ~~alternate)\|Athena]]~~, all under the command of their father, {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}}.		* The Colonial Military continues its poor discipline standards, and nepotism abounds with the same family unit serving aboard one battlestar—[[Zac (TOS alternate)\|Zac]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]], and {{alt\|Athena\|TOS}}, all under the command of their father, {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}}.
	* Apollo and Adama's preferential treatment of Starbuck—particularly when other pilots would have been drummed out of the service for similar derelictions of duty—clearly lead to degradation of operational discipline and military effectiveness.		* Apollo and Adama's preferential treatment of Starbuck—particularly when other pilots would have been drummed out of the service for similar derelictions of duty—clearly lead to degradation of operational discipline and military effectiveness.
	* The treasonous motives of both {{TOS\|Osiris\|Osiris}} and {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} are not in any way fleshed out, in keeping with the tradition of established story telling in the series proper. There is a vague insinuation of power acquisition, and perhaps it could be argued that the Cylons also agreed to spare Osiris' colony of [[Aeries]] (assuming that the Cylons gave them the same deal as the one they gave {{TOS\|Baltar}}), but is is paper-thin as motivation.		* The treasonous motives of both {{TOS\|Osiris\|Osiris}} and {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} are not in any way fleshed out, in keeping with the tradition of established story telling in the series proper. There is a vague insinuation of power acquisition, and perhaps it could be argued that the Cylons also agreed to spare Osiris' colony of [[Aeries]] (assuming that the Cylons gave them the same deal as the one they gave {{TOS\|Baltar}}), but is is paper-thin as motivation.

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2021-05-31T17:28:38Z

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	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
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	* Apollo is further incensed at knowing that Starbuck is on a casino barge and orders Jolly to have Cadet [[Zac (alternate)\|Zac]] report to him at the [[commuter hub]], with the designs to pursue Starbuck.		* Apollo is further incensed at knowing that Starbuck is on a casino barge and orders Jolly to have Cadet [[Zac (alternate)\|Zac]] report to him at the [[commuter hub]], with the designs to pursue Starbuck.
	* Jolly pleads with Apollo to talk to Colonel {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} first, as there is something Apollo has yet to be told.		* Jolly pleads with Apollo to talk to Colonel {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} first, as there is something Apollo has yet to be told.
	* After meeting up with Adama, [[Tigh (TOS ~~alternate)\|Tigh]]~~ and Zac, Apollo is told that Starbuck's [[Starbuck's foster parents]] were killed in a [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] raid the week prior. Starbuck did not find out until today, and Apollo angrily extols that Starbuck should have told him.		* After meeting up with Adama, {{alt\|Tigh\|TOS}} and Zac, Apollo is told that Starbuck's [[Starbuck's foster parents]] were killed in a [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] raid the week prior. Starbuck did not find out until today, and Apollo angrily extols that Starbuck should have told him.
	* Tigh brings up the fact that Starbuck hasn't been "this bad" since [[Wyler]] died, and Apollo recalls a story regarding Starbuck's attempts to grieve: by being inebriated and buck-naked in a {{TOS\|Picon\|Piscerian}} sweatlodge, claiming he was the "King of [[Sagitaria\|Sagiteria]]".		* Tigh brings up the fact that Starbuck hasn't been "this bad" since [[Wyler]] died, and Apollo recalls a story regarding Starbuck's attempts to grieve: by being inebriated and buck-naked in a {{TOS\|Picon\|Piscerian}} sweatlodge, claiming he was the "King of [[Sagitaria\|Sagiteria]]".
	* Apollo recruits Zac to come with him, in the hopes of getting to Starbuck before there's another incident.		* Apollo recruits Zac to come with him, in the hopes of getting to Starbuck before there's another incident.

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	* Security is noticeably lax on ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', not only allowing {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} to board and successfully smuggle a bomb aboard, but also to get away with little fanfare. This would continue multiple times in the series proper, including "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]" when [[Borellian Nomen]] board ''Galactica'' to kill [[Chameleon]].		* Security is noticeably lax on ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', not only allowing {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} to board and successfully smuggle a bomb aboard, but also to get away with little fanfare. This would continue multiple times in the series proper, including "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]" when [[Borellian Nomen]] board ''Galactica'' to kill [[Chameleon]].
	* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]]'s drunken bouts of self-pity and gregarious womanizing recur many times in the course of this comic, which only serve to cause problems for him later on. This is in keeping with the character's depiction in the series proper, including "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]" (where Starbuck is framed for the [[Ortega\|murder of a rival]]) and "[[Take the Celestra]]" (where Starbuck is foiled by a [[Aurora (TOS)\|mutinous ex-girlfriend]]).		* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]]'s drunken bouts of self-pity and gregarious womanizing recur many times in the course of this comic, which only serve to cause problems for him later on. This is in keeping with the character's depiction in the series proper, including "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]" (where Starbuck is framed for the [[Ortega\|murder of a rival]]) and "[[Take the Celestra]]" (where Starbuck is foiled by a [[Aurora (TOS)\|mutinous ex-girlfriend]]).
	* The Colonial Military continues its poor discipline standards, and nepotism abounds with the same family unit serving aboard one battlestar—[[Zac (TOS alternate)\|Zac]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]], and [[Athena (TOS ~~alternate)\|Athena]]~~, all under the command of their father, {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}}.		* The Colonial Military continues its poor discipline standards, and nepotism abounds with the same family unit serving aboard one battlestar—[[Zac (TOS alternate)\|Zac]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]], and {{alt\|Athena\|TOS}}, all under the command of their father, {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}}.
	* Apollo and Adama's preferential treatment of Starbuck—particularly when other pilots would have been drummed out of the service for similar derelictions of duty—clearly lead to degradation of operational discipline and military effectiveness.		* Apollo and Adama's preferential treatment of Starbuck—particularly when other pilots would have been drummed out of the service for similar derelictions of duty—clearly lead to degradation of operational discipline and military effectiveness.
	* The treasonous motives of both {{TOS\|Osiris\|Osiris}} and {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} are not in any way fleshed out, in keeping with the tradition of established story telling in the series proper. There is a vague insinuation of power acquisition, and perhaps it could be argued that the Cylons also agreed to spare Osiris' colony of [[Aeries]] (assuming that the Cylons gave them the same deal as the one they gave {{TOS\|Baltar}}), but is is paper-thin as motivation.		* The treasonous motives of both {{TOS\|Osiris\|Osiris}} and {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} are not in any way fleshed out, in keeping with the tradition of established story telling in the series proper. There is a vague insinuation of power acquisition, and perhaps it could be argued that the Cylons also agreed to spare Osiris' colony of [[Aeries]] (assuming that the Cylons gave them the same deal as the one they gave {{TOS\|Baltar}}), but is is paper-thin as motivation.

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	=== ''Galactica'' ===		=== ''Galactica'' ===
	* Lieutenant {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} begins his landing approach to ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'' as his patrol has ended, and is furious over Ensign [[Starbuck (TOS ~~alternate)\|Starbuck]]~~ ditching him as his assigned wingman.		* Lieutenant {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} begins his landing approach to ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'' as his patrol has ended, and is furious over Ensign {{alt\|Starbuck\|TOS}} ditching him as his assigned wingman.
	* Upon landing he continues his tirade to Flight Sergeant [[Jolly (TOS alternate)\|Jolly]], who attempts to calm Apollo who rightly notes that if it comes out that Starbuck missed another patrol, the Colonial Military will pull his wings.		* Upon landing he continues his tirade to Flight Sergeant [[Jolly (TOS alternate)\|Jolly]], who attempts to calm Apollo who rightly notes that if it comes out that Starbuck missed another patrol, the Colonial Military will pull his wings.
	* While attempting to convince Apollo that Starbuck likely had a good reason, Jolly is interrupted by another crew member. She reports that Starbuck was last reported taking the ''[[Erin Dream]]'' back to [[Caprica (TOS alternate)\|Caprica]].		* While attempting to convince Apollo that Starbuck likely had a good reason, Jolly is interrupted by another crew member. She reports that Starbuck was last reported taking the ''[[Erin Dream]]'' back to [[Caprica (TOS alternate)\|Caprica]].
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	=== [[Astral Utopia]], [[Caprica (TOS alternate)\|Caprica]] ===		=== [[Astral Utopia]], [[Caprica (TOS alternate)\|Caprica]] ===

	* [[Starbuck (TOS ~~alternate)\|Starbuck]]~~ is intoxicated, asking for another drink from the bartender. However, [[Kandi]], a waitress runs into Starbuck and begins an altercation relating to another woman that Starbuck was dating behind Kandi's back: [[Desire]].		* {{alt\|Starbuck\|TOS}} is intoxicated, asking for another drink from the bartender. However, [[Kandi]], a waitress runs into Starbuck and begins an altercation relating to another woman that Starbuck was dating behind Kandi's back: [[Desire]].
	* Security at the [[Astral Utopia]] go boot Starbuck from the premises for drunken disorderly and harassment of staff. Starbuck fights back and is knocked senseless, but {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} arrives with his [[laser pistol]] drawn to stop the beating.		* Security at the [[Astral Utopia]] go boot Starbuck from the premises for drunken disorderly and harassment of staff. Starbuck fights back and is knocked senseless, but {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} arrives with his [[laser pistol]] drawn to stop the beating.
	* [[Zac (alternate)\|Zac]] and Apollo carry Starbuck out of the establishment, and return him to ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]''.		* [[Zac (alternate)\|Zac]] and Apollo carry Starbuck out of the establishment, and return him to ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]''.
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	* [[Starbuck (TOS ~~alternate)\|Starbuck]]~~ is thrown in a shower to sober up. After getting to a decent point, {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} and Starbuck discuss what transpired. Starbuck emotes that he is now once again an orphan without a family, which Apollo takes considerable exception to as Apollo and his entire family have been there for Starbuck.		* {{alt\|Starbuck\|TOS}} is thrown in a shower to sober up. After getting to a decent point, {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} and Starbuck discuss what transpired. Starbuck emotes that he is now once again an orphan without a family, which Apollo takes considerable exception to as Apollo and his entire family have been there for Starbuck.
	* During the fight, Apollo relents that if it weren't for his family, Starbuck would have been drummed out of the service by this point. The conversation ends when Starbuck informs Apollo that his family's intervention is no longer required.		* During the fight, Apollo relents that if it weren't for his family, Starbuck would have been drummed out of the service by this point. The conversation ends when Starbuck informs Apollo that his family's intervention is no longer required.
	* While mourning his poor choice of words at his personal locker, he comes across the old data chip given to him [[yahren]]s ago by [[McKintosh]]. Mourning for his foster parents, he is reminded of McKintosh's claims regarding the fact that [[Umbra]]'s [[defense net]] was taken offline to allow the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] to attack.		* While mourning his poor choice of words at his personal locker, he comes across the old data chip given to him [[yahren]]s ago by [[McKintosh]]. Mourning for his foster parents, he is reminded of McKintosh's claims regarding the fact that [[Umbra]]'s [[defense net]] was taken offline to allow the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] to attack.
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	=== ''Galactica'' ===		=== ''Galactica'' ===

	* [[Boomer (TOS alternate)\|Boomer]] continues his work on the contents of the data chip. Boomer manages to open up the video file, but is interrupted by an unknown person. Initially believing it to be either [[Starbuck (TOS ~~alternate)\|Starbuck]]~~ or [[Jolly (TOS alternate)\|Jolly]], he comes across a time-bomb and attempts to leave the server room before it explodes.		* [[Boomer (TOS alternate)\|Boomer]] continues his work on the contents of the data chip. Boomer manages to open up the video file, but is interrupted by an unknown person. Initially believing it to be either {{alt\|Starbuck\|TOS}} or [[Jolly (TOS alternate)\|Jolly]], he comes across a time-bomb and attempts to leave the server room before it explodes.
	* Boomer is knocked unconscious by the concussion of the explosive, as he is thrown across the room trying warn others of the bomb.		* Boomer is knocked unconscious by the concussion of the explosive, as he is thrown across the room trying warn others of the bomb.
	* In the [[medical bay]], Colonel {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} speaks to the doctor about Boomer's condition. Boomer has been placed into a medical coma to aid the healing process, and only suffered bruises, burns and a concussion. He is fortunate to be alive as, had the bomb been aboard any other ship, the hull would have ruptured.		* In the [[medical bay]], Colonel {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} speaks to the doctor about Boomer's condition. Boomer has been placed into a medical coma to aid the healing process, and only suffered bruises, burns and a concussion. He is fortunate to be alive as, had the bomb been aboard any other ship, the hull would have ruptured.
	* Adama places Lieutenant {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} in charge of the investigation. Ensign [[Starbuck (TOS ~~alternate)\|Starbuck]]~~ blames himself, and informs Apollo about the data chip and how the server room just happens to explode as Boomer worked on decrypting it.		* Adama places Lieutenant {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} in charge of the investigation. Ensign {{alt\|Starbuck\|TOS}} blames himself, and informs Apollo about the data chip and how the server room just happens to explode as Boomer worked on decrypting it.
	* They go to the damaged server room, and recover the detonator. Apollo continues to question Starbuck on what happened, and Starbuck surmises that someone from [[Aeries]] was responsible for the attack on [[Umbra]], and the bombing attempt to cover up what Boomer may have had uncovered.		* They go to the damaged server room, and recover the detonator. Apollo continues to question Starbuck on what happened, and Starbuck surmises that someone from [[Aeries]] was responsible for the attack on [[Umbra]], and the bombing attempt to cover up what Boomer may have had uncovered.
	* Apollo and Starbuck are fired upon by an unknown assailant, much to their surprise as they are on board a battlestar. They pursue the assailant to discover that it is a lone woman, who eludes them as she escapes into a busy crowd at the transport hub.		* Apollo and Starbuck are fired upon by an unknown assailant, much to their surprise as they are on board a battlestar. They pursue the assailant to discover that it is a lone woman, who eludes them as she escapes into a busy crowd at the transport hub.
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	* {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} reports to {{TOS\|Osiris\|Osiris}}, who is thoroughly displeased at the act of terrorism upon a Colonial {{TOS\|battlestar\|battlestar}} and the fact that she tried to kill two [[Warrior]]s in the process. He believes the consequences will lead not only to a belief that the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]]s have a spy aboard ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', but they'll also interrupt his trade deals.		* {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} reports to {{TOS\|Osiris\|Osiris}}, who is thoroughly displeased at the act of terrorism upon a Colonial {{TOS\|battlestar\|battlestar}} and the fact that she tried to kill two [[Warrior]]s in the process. He believes the consequences will lead not only to a belief that the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]]s have a spy aboard ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', but they'll also interrupt his trade deals.
	* Diana reveals her discovery that [[Starbuck (TOS ~~alternate)\|Starbuck]]~~ was in possession of the data chip, and is aware of [[McKintosh]]'s pendant. Assuming that he has the remaining pendant, she believes he will not stop as what happened on [[Umbra]] is personal.		* Diana reveals her discovery that {{alt\|Starbuck\|TOS}} was in possession of the data chip, and is aware of [[McKintosh]]'s pendant. Assuming that he has the remaining pendant, she believes he will not stop as what happened on [[Umbra]] is personal.
	* Diana has taken the liberty of contacting the Cylons, who will attack Starbuck during his next patrol with terminal force. Osiris claims that if Starbuck still survives, he wants to meet Starbuck personally.		* Diana has taken the liberty of contacting the Cylons, who will attack Starbuck during his next patrol with terminal force. Osiris claims that if Starbuck still survives, he wants to meet Starbuck personally.

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	* This is the "first" time that [[Starbuck (TOS ~~alternate)\|Starbuck]]~~ would be set up for a murder to protect the misdeeds of a [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] traitor by their aide. The "second" time would occur during the events of "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]," wherein [[Karibdis]] (yet another aide) set up Starbuck in the hopes of evading detection as a traitor. In both instances, a [[Baltar (TOS alternate)\|certain someone]] would be the one to assist Starbuck in clearing his name.		* This is the "first" time that {{alt\|Starbuck\|TOS}} would be set up for a murder to protect the misdeeds of a [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] traitor by their aide. The "second" time would occur during the events of "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]," wherein [[Karibdis]] (yet another aide) set up Starbuck in the hopes of evading detection as a traitor. In both instances, a [[Baltar (TOS alternate)\|certain someone]] would be the one to assist Starbuck in clearing his name.
	* Starbuck's "juggling" of multiple women is a theme continued throughout the series, namely with [[Cassiopeia]] and [[Athena]] from "[[Saga of a Star World]]" to later episodes, such as "[[The Long Patrol]]".		* Starbuck's "juggling" of multiple women is a theme continued throughout the series, namely with [[Cassiopeia]] and [[Athena]] from "[[Saga of a Star World]]" to later episodes, such as "[[The Long Patrol]]".
	* The use of [[w:bubble memory\|bubble memory]] is a nod to the type of memory used in computing from the 1970s era, when the [[Original Series]] was produced. This type of memory would later be abandoned at the beginning of the 1980s as better memory types were established, such as [[w:flash memory\|flash memory]].		* The use of [[w:bubble memory\|bubble memory]] is a nod to the type of memory used in computing from the 1970s era, when the [[Original Series]] was produced. This type of memory would later be abandoned at the beginning of the 1980s as better memory types were established, such as [[w:flash memory\|flash memory]].
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	* Security is noticeably lax on ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', not only allowing {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} to board and successfully smuggle a bomb aboard, but also to get away with little fanfare. This would continue multiple times in the series proper, including "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]" when [[Borellian Nomen]] board ''Galactica'' to kill [[Chameleon]].		* Security is noticeably lax on ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', not only allowing {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} to board and successfully smuggle a bomb aboard, but also to get away with little fanfare. This would continue multiple times in the series proper, including "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]" when [[Borellian Nomen]] board ''Galactica'' to kill [[Chameleon]].
	* [[Starbuck (TOS ~~alternate)\|Starbuck]]~~'s drunken bouts of self-pity and gregarious womanizing recur many times in the course of this comic, which only serve to cause problems for him later on. This is in keeping with the character's depiction in the series proper, including "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]" (where Starbuck is framed for the [[Ortega\|murder of a rival]]) and "[[Take the Celestra]]" (where Starbuck is foiled by a [[Aurora (TOS)\|mutinous ex-girlfriend]]).		* {{alt\|Starbuck\|TOS}}'s drunken bouts of self-pity and gregarious womanizing recur many times in the course of this comic, which only serve to cause problems for him later on. This is in keeping with the character's depiction in the series proper, including "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]" (where Starbuck is framed for the [[Ortega\|murder of a rival]]) and "[[Take the Celestra]]" (where Starbuck is foiled by a [[Aurora (TOS)\|mutinous ex-girlfriend]]).
	* The Colonial Military continues its poor discipline standards, and nepotism abounds with the same family unit serving aboard one battlestar—[[Zac (TOS alternate)\|Zac]], {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}}, and {{alt\|Athena\|TOS}}, all under the command of their father, {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}}.		* The Colonial Military continues its poor discipline standards, and nepotism abounds with the same family unit serving aboard one battlestar—[[Zac (TOS alternate)\|Zac]], {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}}, and {{alt\|Athena\|TOS}}, all under the command of their father, {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}}.
	* Apollo and Adama's preferential treatment of Starbuck—particularly when other pilots would have been drummed out of the service for similar derelictions of duty—clearly lead to degradation of operational discipline and military effectiveness.		* Apollo and Adama's preferential treatment of Starbuck—particularly when other pilots would have been drummed out of the service for similar derelictions of duty—clearly lead to degradation of operational discipline and military effectiveness.
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	* ''As an unidentified assailant fires on {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} and [[Starbuck (TOS ~~alternate)\|Starbuck]]~~ in ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]''{{'\|s}} [[server room]]:''		* ''As an unidentified assailant fires on {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} and {{alt\|Starbuck\|TOS}} in ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]''{{'\|s}} [[server room]]:''
	*: '''Starbuck:''' Who's shooting at us? We're on ''Galactica''?		*: '''Starbuck:''' Who's shooting at us? We're on ''Galactica''?
	*: '''Apollo:''' I don't know — How many people do you ''owe money to'', currently?		*: '''Apollo:''' I don't know — How many people do you ''owe money to'', currently?

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	== Summary ==		== Summary ==

	: ''The origin of Lt. [[Starbuck (TOS-DE alternate)\|Starbuck]] continues, told by #1 New York Times best-selling author [[Tony Lee]]! Two years before the [[Battle of Cimtar\|attack on Cimtar]], Starbuck has hit rock bottom—but when a clue to the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] spy behind the attack on [[Umbra (alternate)\|Umbra]] appears, Starbuck finally has a chance to gain justice for his parents. Can Starbuck and [[Apollo (TOS ~~alternate)\|Apollo]]~~ find the spy before the Cylons stop them?''<ref>{{cite_web\|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020930600211\|title=		: ''The origin of Lt. [[Starbuck (TOS-DE alternate)\|Starbuck]] continues, told by #1 New York Times best-selling author [[Tony Lee]]! Two years before the [[Battle of Cimtar\|attack on Cimtar]], Starbuck has hit rock bottom—but when a clue to the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] spy behind the attack on [[Umbra (alternate)\|Umbra]] appears, Starbuck finally has a chance to gain justice for his parents. Can Starbuck and {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} find the spy before the Cylons stop them?''<ref>{{cite_web\|url=https://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020930600211\|title=
	BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: STARBUCK #2 (OF 4)\|date=\|accessdate=19 May 2019\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>		BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: STARBUCK #2 (OF 4)\|date=\|accessdate=19 May 2019\|last=\|first=\|format=\|language=}}</ref>

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	=== ''Galactica'' ===		=== ''Galactica'' ===
	* Lieutenant [[Apollo (TOS ~~alternate)\|Apollo]]~~ begins his landing approach to ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'' as his patrol has ended, and is furious over Ensign [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] ditching him as his assigned wingman.		* Lieutenant {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} begins his landing approach to ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'' as his patrol has ended, and is furious over Ensign [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] ditching him as his assigned wingman.
	* Upon landing he continues his tirade to Flight Sergeant [[Jolly (TOS alternate)\|Jolly]], who attempts to calm Apollo who rightly notes that if it comes out that Starbuck missed another patrol, the Colonial Military will pull his wings.		* Upon landing he continues his tirade to Flight Sergeant [[Jolly (TOS alternate)\|Jolly]], who attempts to calm Apollo who rightly notes that if it comes out that Starbuck missed another patrol, the Colonial Military will pull his wings.
	* While attempting to convince Apollo that Starbuck likely had a good reason, Jolly is interrupted by another crew member. She reports that Starbuck was last reported taking the ''[[Erin Dream]]'' back to [[Caprica (TOS alternate)\|Caprica]].		* While attempting to convince Apollo that Starbuck likely had a good reason, Jolly is interrupted by another crew member. She reports that Starbuck was last reported taking the ''[[Erin Dream]]'' back to [[Caprica (TOS alternate)\|Caprica]].
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	* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] is intoxicated, asking for another drink from the bartender. However, [[Kandi]], a waitress runs into Starbuck and begins an altercation relating to another woman that Starbuck was dating behind Kandi's back: [[Desire]].		* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] is intoxicated, asking for another drink from the bartender. However, [[Kandi]], a waitress runs into Starbuck and begins an altercation relating to another woman that Starbuck was dating behind Kandi's back: [[Desire]].
	* Security at the [[Astral Utopia]] go boot Starbuck from the premises for drunken disorderly and harassment of staff. Starbuck fights back and is knocked senseless, but [[Apollo (TOS ~~alternate)\|Apollo]]~~ arrives with his [[laser pistol]] drawn to stop the beating.		* Security at the [[Astral Utopia]] go boot Starbuck from the premises for drunken disorderly and harassment of staff. Starbuck fights back and is knocked senseless, but {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} arrives with his [[laser pistol]] drawn to stop the beating.
	* [[Zac (alternate)\|Zac]] and Apollo carry Starbuck out of the establishment, and return him to ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]''.		* [[Zac (alternate)\|Zac]] and Apollo carry Starbuck out of the establishment, and return him to ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]''.

	=== ''Galactica'' ===		=== ''Galactica'' ===

	* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] is thrown in a shower to sober up. After getting to a decent point, [[Apollo (TOS ~~alternate)\|Apollo]]~~ and Starbuck discuss what transpired. Starbuck emotes that he is now once again an orphan without a family, which Apollo takes considerable exception to as Apollo and his entire family have been there for Starbuck.		* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] is thrown in a shower to sober up. After getting to a decent point, {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} and Starbuck discuss what transpired. Starbuck emotes that he is now once again an orphan without a family, which Apollo takes considerable exception to as Apollo and his entire family have been there for Starbuck.
	* During the fight, Apollo relents that if it weren't for his family, Starbuck would have been drummed out of the service by this point. The conversation ends when Starbuck informs Apollo that his family's intervention is no longer required.		* During the fight, Apollo relents that if it weren't for his family, Starbuck would have been drummed out of the service by this point. The conversation ends when Starbuck informs Apollo that his family's intervention is no longer required.
	* While mourning his poor choice of words at his personal locker, he comes across the old data chip given to him [[yahren]]s ago by [[McKintosh]]. Mourning for his foster parents, he is reminded of McKintosh's claims regarding the fact that [[Umbra]]'s [[defense net]] was taken offline to allow the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] to attack.		* While mourning his poor choice of words at his personal locker, he comes across the old data chip given to him [[yahren]]s ago by [[McKintosh]]. Mourning for his foster parents, he is reminded of McKintosh's claims regarding the fact that [[Umbra]]'s [[defense net]] was taken offline to allow the [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] to attack.
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	* Boomer is knocked unconscious by the concussion of the explosive, as he is thrown across the room trying warn others of the bomb.		* Boomer is knocked unconscious by the concussion of the explosive, as he is thrown across the room trying warn others of the bomb.
	* In the [[medical bay]], Colonel {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} speaks to the doctor about Boomer's condition. Boomer has been placed into a medical coma to aid the healing process, and only suffered bruises, burns and a concussion. He is fortunate to be alive as, had the bomb been aboard any other ship, the hull would have ruptured.		* In the [[medical bay]], Colonel {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} speaks to the doctor about Boomer's condition. Boomer has been placed into a medical coma to aid the healing process, and only suffered bruises, burns and a concussion. He is fortunate to be alive as, had the bomb been aboard any other ship, the hull would have ruptured.
	* Adama places Lieutenant [[Apollo (TOS ~~alternate)\|Apollo]]~~ in charge of the investigation. Ensign [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] blames himself, and informs Apollo about the data chip and how the server room just happens to explode as Boomer worked on decrypting it.		* Adama places Lieutenant {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} in charge of the investigation. Ensign [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] blames himself, and informs Apollo about the data chip and how the server room just happens to explode as Boomer worked on decrypting it.
	* They go to the damaged server room, and recover the detonator. Apollo continues to question Starbuck on what happened, and Starbuck surmises that someone from [[Aeries]] was responsible for the attack on [[Umbra]], and the bombing attempt to cover up what Boomer may have had uncovered.		* They go to the damaged server room, and recover the detonator. Apollo continues to question Starbuck on what happened, and Starbuck surmises that someone from [[Aeries]] was responsible for the attack on [[Umbra]], and the bombing attempt to cover up what Boomer may have had uncovered.
	* Apollo and Starbuck are fired upon by an unknown assailant, much to their surprise as they are on board a battlestar. They pursue the assailant to discover that it is a lone woman, who eludes them as she escapes into a busy crowd at the transport hub.		* Apollo and Starbuck are fired upon by an unknown assailant, much to their surprise as they are on board a battlestar. They pursue the assailant to discover that it is a lone woman, who eludes them as she escapes into a busy crowd at the transport hub.
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	* Security is noticeably lax on ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', not only allowing {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} to board and successfully smuggle a bomb aboard, but also to get away with little fanfare. This would continue multiple times in the series proper, including "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]" when [[Borellian Nomen]] board ''Galactica'' to kill [[Chameleon]].		* Security is noticeably lax on ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', not only allowing {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} to board and successfully smuggle a bomb aboard, but also to get away with little fanfare. This would continue multiple times in the series proper, including "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]" when [[Borellian Nomen]] board ''Galactica'' to kill [[Chameleon]].
	* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]]'s drunken bouts of self-pity and gregarious womanizing recur many times in the course of this comic, which only serve to cause problems for him later on. This is in keeping with the character's depiction in the series proper, including "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]" (where Starbuck is framed for the [[Ortega\|murder of a rival]]) and "[[Take the Celestra]]" (where Starbuck is foiled by a [[Aurora (TOS)\|mutinous ex-girlfriend]]).		* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]]'s drunken bouts of self-pity and gregarious womanizing recur many times in the course of this comic, which only serve to cause problems for him later on. This is in keeping with the character's depiction in the series proper, including "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]" (where Starbuck is framed for the [[Ortega\|murder of a rival]]) and "[[Take the Celestra]]" (where Starbuck is foiled by a [[Aurora (TOS)\|mutinous ex-girlfriend]]).
	* The Colonial Military continues its poor discipline standards, and nepotism abounds with the same family unit serving aboard one battlestar—[[Zac (TOS alternate)\|Zac]], [[Apollo (TOS ~~alternate)\|Apollo]]~~, and {{alt\|Athena\|TOS}}, all under the command of their father, {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}}.		* The Colonial Military continues its poor discipline standards, and nepotism abounds with the same family unit serving aboard one battlestar—[[Zac (TOS alternate)\|Zac]], {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}}, and {{alt\|Athena\|TOS}}, all under the command of their father, {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}}.
	* Apollo and Adama's preferential treatment of Starbuck—particularly when other pilots would have been drummed out of the service for similar derelictions of duty—clearly lead to degradation of operational discipline and military effectiveness.		* Apollo and Adama's preferential treatment of Starbuck—particularly when other pilots would have been drummed out of the service for similar derelictions of duty—clearly lead to degradation of operational discipline and military effectiveness.
	* The treasonous motives of both {{TOS\|Osiris\|Osiris}} and {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} are not in any way fleshed out, in keeping with the tradition of established story telling in the series proper. There is a vague insinuation of power acquisition, and perhaps it could be argued that the Cylons also agreed to spare Osiris' colony of [[Aeries]] (assuming that the Cylons gave them the same deal as the one they gave {{TOS\|Baltar}}), but is is paper-thin as motivation.		* The treasonous motives of both {{TOS\|Osiris\|Osiris}} and {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} are not in any way fleshed out, in keeping with the tradition of established story telling in the series proper. There is a vague insinuation of power acquisition, and perhaps it could be argued that the Cylons also agreed to spare Osiris' colony of [[Aeries]] (assuming that the Cylons gave them the same deal as the one they gave {{TOS\|Baltar}}), but is is paper-thin as motivation.
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	* ''As an unidentified assailant fires on [[Apollo (TOS ~~alternate)\|Apollo]]~~ and [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] in ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]''{{'\|s}} [[server room]]:''		* ''As an unidentified assailant fires on {{alt\|Apollo\|TOS}} and [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] in ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]''{{'\|s}} [[server room]]:''
	*: '''Starbuck:''' Who's shooting at us? We're on ''Galactica''?		*: '''Starbuck:''' Who's shooting at us? We're on ''Galactica''?
	*: '''Apollo:''' I don't know — How many people do you ''owe money to'', currently?		*: '''Apollo:''' I don't know — How many people do you ''owe money to'', currently?

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	* While attempting to convince Apollo that Starbuck likely had a good reason, Jolly is interrupted by another crew member. She reports that Starbuck was last reported taking the ''[[Erin Dream]]'' back to [[Caprica (TOS alternate)\|Caprica]].		* While attempting to convince Apollo that Starbuck likely had a good reason, Jolly is interrupted by another crew member. She reports that Starbuck was last reported taking the ''[[Erin Dream]]'' back to [[Caprica (TOS alternate)\|Caprica]].
	* Apollo is further incensed at knowing that Starbuck is on a casino barge and orders Jolly to have Cadet [[Zac (alternate)\|Zac]] report to him at the [[commuter hub]], with the designs to pursue Starbuck.		* Apollo is further incensed at knowing that Starbuck is on a casino barge and orders Jolly to have Cadet [[Zac (alternate)\|Zac]] report to him at the [[commuter hub]], with the designs to pursue Starbuck.
	* Jolly pleads with Apollo to talk to Colonel [[Adama (TOS ~~alternate)\|Adama]]~~ first, as there is something Apollo has yet to be told.		* Jolly pleads with Apollo to talk to Colonel {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} first, as there is something Apollo has yet to be told.
	* After meeting up with Adama, [[Tigh (TOS alternate)\|Tigh]] and Zac, Apollo is told that Starbuck's [[Starbuck's foster parents]] were killed in a [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] raid the week prior. Starbuck did not find out until today, and Apollo angrily extols that Starbuck should have told him.		* After meeting up with Adama, [[Tigh (TOS alternate)\|Tigh]] and Zac, Apollo is told that Starbuck's [[Starbuck's foster parents]] were killed in a [[Cylon (TOS alternate)\|Cylon]] raid the week prior. Starbuck did not find out until today, and Apollo angrily extols that Starbuck should have told him.
	* Tigh brings up the fact that Starbuck hasn't been "this bad" since [[Wyler]] died, and Apollo recalls a story regarding Starbuck's attempts to grieve: by being inebriated and buck-naked in a {{TOS\|Picon\|Piscerian}} sweatlodge, claiming he was the "King of [[Sagitaria\|Sagiteria]]".		* Tigh brings up the fact that Starbuck hasn't been "this bad" since [[Wyler]] died, and Apollo recalls a story regarding Starbuck's attempts to grieve: by being inebriated and buck-naked in a {{TOS\|Picon\|Piscerian}} sweatlodge, claiming he was the "King of [[Sagitaria\|Sagiteria]]".
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	* [[Boomer (TOS alternate)\|Boomer]] continues his work on the contents of the data chip. Boomer manages to open up the video file, but is interrupted by an unknown person. Initially believing it to be either [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] or [[Jolly (TOS alternate)\|Jolly]], he comes across a time-bomb and attempts to leave the server room before it explodes.		* [[Boomer (TOS alternate)\|Boomer]] continues his work on the contents of the data chip. Boomer manages to open up the video file, but is interrupted by an unknown person. Initially believing it to be either [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] or [[Jolly (TOS alternate)\|Jolly]], he comes across a time-bomb and attempts to leave the server room before it explodes.
	* Boomer is knocked unconscious by the concussion of the explosive, as he is thrown across the room trying warn others of the bomb.		* Boomer is knocked unconscious by the concussion of the explosive, as he is thrown across the room trying warn others of the bomb.
	* In the [[medical bay]], Colonel [[Adama (TOS ~~alternate)\|Adama]]~~ speaks to the doctor about Boomer's condition. Boomer has been placed into a medical coma to aid the healing process, and only suffered bruises, burns and a concussion. He is fortunate to be alive as, had the bomb been aboard any other ship, the hull would have ruptured.		* In the [[medical bay]], Colonel {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}} speaks to the doctor about Boomer's condition. Boomer has been placed into a medical coma to aid the healing process, and only suffered bruises, burns and a concussion. He is fortunate to be alive as, had the bomb been aboard any other ship, the hull would have ruptured.
	* Adama places Lieutenant [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]] in charge of the investigation. Ensign [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] blames himself, and informs Apollo about the data chip and how the server room just happens to explode as Boomer worked on decrypting it.		* Adama places Lieutenant [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]] in charge of the investigation. Ensign [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]] blames himself, and informs Apollo about the data chip and how the server room just happens to explode as Boomer worked on decrypting it.
	* They go to the damaged server room, and recover the detonator. Apollo continues to question Starbuck on what happened, and Starbuck surmises that someone from [[Aeries]] was responsible for the attack on [[Umbra]], and the bombing attempt to cover up what Boomer may have had uncovered.		* They go to the damaged server room, and recover the detonator. Apollo continues to question Starbuck on what happened, and Starbuck surmises that someone from [[Aeries]] was responsible for the attack on [[Umbra]], and the bombing attempt to cover up what Boomer may have had uncovered.
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	* Security is noticeably lax on ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', not only allowing {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} to board and successfully smuggle a bomb aboard, but also to get away with little fanfare. This would continue multiple times in the series proper, including "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]" when [[Borellian Nomen]] board ''Galactica'' to kill [[Chameleon]].		* Security is noticeably lax on ''[[Galactica (TOS alternate)\|Galactica]]'', not only allowing {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} to board and successfully smuggle a bomb aboard, but also to get away with little fanfare. This would continue multiple times in the series proper, including "[[The Man with Nine Lives]]" when [[Borellian Nomen]] board ''Galactica'' to kill [[Chameleon]].
	* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]]'s drunken bouts of self-pity and gregarious womanizing recur many times in the course of this comic, which only serve to cause problems for him later on. This is in keeping with the character's depiction in the series proper, including "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]" (where Starbuck is framed for the [[Ortega\|murder of a rival]]) and "[[Take the Celestra]]" (where Starbuck is foiled by a [[Aurora (TOS)\|mutinous ex-girlfriend]]).		* [[Starbuck (TOS alternate)\|Starbuck]]'s drunken bouts of self-pity and gregarious womanizing recur many times in the course of this comic, which only serve to cause problems for him later on. This is in keeping with the character's depiction in the series proper, including "[[Murder on the Rising Star]]" (where Starbuck is framed for the [[Ortega\|murder of a rival]]) and "[[Take the Celestra]]" (where Starbuck is foiled by a [[Aurora (TOS)\|mutinous ex-girlfriend]]).
	* The Colonial Military continues its poor discipline standards, and nepotism abounds with the same family unit serving aboard one battlestar—[[Zac (TOS alternate)\|Zac]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]], and [[Athena (TOS alternate)\|Athena]], all under the command of their father, [[Adama (TOS ~~alternate)\|Adama]]~~.		* The Colonial Military continues its poor discipline standards, and nepotism abounds with the same family unit serving aboard one battlestar—[[Zac (TOS alternate)\|Zac]], [[Apollo (TOS alternate)\|Apollo]], and [[Athena (TOS alternate)\|Athena]], all under the command of their father, {{alt\|Adama\|TOS}}.
	* Apollo and Adama's preferential treatment of Starbuck—particularly when other pilots would have been drummed out of the service for similar derelictions of duty—clearly lead to degradation of operational discipline and military effectiveness.		* Apollo and Adama's preferential treatment of Starbuck—particularly when other pilots would have been drummed out of the service for similar derelictions of duty—clearly lead to degradation of operational discipline and military effectiveness.
	* The treasonous motives of both {{TOS\|Osiris\|Osiris}} and {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} are not in any way fleshed out, in keeping with the tradition of established story telling in the series proper. There is a vague insinuation of power acquisition, and perhaps it could be argued that the Cylons also agreed to spare Osiris' colony of [[Aeries]] (assuming that the Cylons gave them the same deal as the one they gave {{TOS\|Baltar}}), but is is paper-thin as motivation.		* The treasonous motives of both {{TOS\|Osiris\|Osiris}} and {{TOS\|Diana\|Diana}} are not in any way fleshed out, in keeping with the tradition of established story telling in the series proper. There is a vague insinuation of power acquisition, and perhaps it could be argued that the Cylons also agreed to spare Osiris' colony of [[Aeries]] (assuming that the Cylons gave them the same deal as the one they gave {{TOS\|Baltar}}), but is is paper-thin as motivation.