Security Check

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Security Check is a gen Star Trek: TOS Chekov-centered anthology of stories and art.
==Authorized by Koenig==
It is a zine "authorized" by Walter Koenig, but it was NOT published by his official fan club, WKFS. From the fourth issue of this zine: 
==Issue 1==
Security Check 1 was published in December 1980 (second printing: August 1982) and contains 102 pages. The art is by Joy Heslet, Masataka Minami, Rich Pollet, and Marianne Tilson.
* Introduction to the Premiere Issue by Walter Koenig (1)
* Editor's Introduction and Acknowledgments (3)
* Crime or Punishment? by Carolyn Atkinson (A book holds a blueprint for a Klingon invasion. Will Chekov betray the Federation to save the woman he loves?) (4)
* Next Time Drink Water by Richard G. Pollet (27)
* Command Decisions by Brenda Gibson (32)
* A Tale of Two Russians by Karen Fullerton (Chekov and his cousin battle for survival against strange aliens on a remote outpost planet where survival is a remote possibility.) (63)
* Long Live the Tsarevich, part one by Carolyn Atkinson (The landing party is stranding in what appears to be Old Earth Russia. What is Chekov doing as heir to the Russian throne?) (71)
* Coming Attractions and Trivia Answers (back cover)
==Reactions and Review: Issue 1==
==Issue 2==
Security Check 2 was published in July 1981 and contains 114 pages. The art is by Michelle Ward (reprinted with permission from the March 1981 issue of WKFS Journal), Masataka Minami, Joyce Kleier, Diane Christensen, and Alan Brannigan.
* Editor's Introduction (1)
* Long Live the Tsarevich, the conclusion (Kirk and McCoy race against time to save Chekov from a deadly attack. But even if Spock and the Enterprise find the lost landing party, the Tsarevich is doomed to die.) (2)
* The Beginning, poem by Joanne Johnson (37)
* The Last Lesson by Lorraine Beatty (38)
* The Dream Comes True, poem by Sarie McBride (42)
* Revenge by Murder by Thomas C. Atkinson (An assassin stalks the corridors of the Enterprise. Will Security find and stop him before he reaches his quarry?) (43)
* The Birth, poem by Sarie McBride (54)
* A Knight in Shining Armor by Karen Fullerton (55)
* Irinia Was Her Name... by Marie Devlin (70)
* Reunion by Carolyn Atkinson (72)
* Visions, poem by Sarie McBride (81)
* Starbase 7 by Brenda Gibson (Continuing the account of Chekov and his bride of five months, this story tells of two breaches Pavel must deal with—a serious security breach at a starbase that threatens the entire Federation and an equally serious breach between him and Niki which could lead to the end of their marriage.) (82)
File:securitycheck2-1.jpg| from issue #2, Michelle Ward
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File:securitycheck2-3.jpg| from issue #2, Joyce Kleier
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==Issue 3==
Security Check 3 was published in May 1982 and contains 142 pages. The art is by Joyce Kleier, Mardi Wilson, Lynn Fellin, Heather Jane Forshaw, Susan Dubina, Kerin Andrew, and Richard G. Pollet.
* Editor's Introduction (1)
* Starship, poem by Teresa Sarick (4)
* War's End—War's Beginning by Carolyn Atkinson (The story of two young people and their tempestuous relationship during the last days of the Klingon Wars.) (5)
* A Mother's Lullaby, poem by Joann Johnson (25)
* Vengeance is... Death by Rosemary Rackham (26)
* (T)Rapt, poem by Teresa Sarick (42)
* End and Beginning by Richard D. Pollet (43)
* Pavel A. Chekov by Tammy Cornett (57)
* The Return by Brenda Gibson (58)
* The Cries of the Stars, poem by Sarie McBride (81)
* The Mist by Karen Fullerton (On a planet being research for colonization, the men of the Enterprise encounter a beautiful, mysterious girl with strange powers. Is she responsible for the deaths of half of the research party?) (82)
* Thoughts of Him, poem by Sarie McBride (99)
* A Question of Method by Thomas Atkinson continues the series "Mysteries from the Enterprise." (This story is selected from the personal files of the Enterprise's security chief and deals with kidnapping, murder, and espionage. "A scream was heard... Chekov rushed out of his office, phase drawn..."—What happened? Who was it who screamed? Why did that person scream? Per that matter, was the person (thing) that did the screaming animal, vegetable or mineral? Find the answers to these and many other questions, including one on method, in this, from the files of Lt. Pavel Chekov, edited by that malnourished Alfred Hitchcock, Thomas C. Atkinson.) (100)
* A Person Lonely, poem by Sarie McBride (114)
* Cousin, Friend? by Brenda Gibson (The birth of Pavel and Niki's first child—what should be a joyous occasion—is marred by the outbreak of full-scale war with the Klingons, and the sudden reappearance of a subtly-changed Cousin Piotr.) (155)
* War's End, War's Beginning (e story of two young people and their tempestuous relationship during the last days of the Klingon Wars,)
* Genealogy of the Chekov Family, compiled by Carolyn Atkinson (140)
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==Issue 4==
Security Check 4 was published in December 1982 and contains 122 pages. It has an introduction by Walter Koenig.
The art is by Gail Bennett, Tammy Cornett, Susan Dubina, Heather Jane Forshaw, Merie Letter, Gennie Summers, and Sarah Thompson.
* Seasonal Trek, filk by Teresa Sarick (1)
* Editor's Introduction (2)
* A Word from Our Sponsor, letter by Walter Koenig (3)
* The Lermentov Years by Carol Atkinson (Ever wonder what Chekov did during the Enterprise's drydock hiatus? Find out in this story, which documents his experiences as Executive officer on the 'reject of the fleet.') (4)
* To the Stars, poem by Sarie McBride (28)
* Word Search by Joy Heslet (29)
* The Games People Play by Rosemary Rackham (30)
* We Took a Dream, poem by Sarie McBride (41)
* The Homing Impulse by Sarie McBride (42)
* RRe-Aura, poem by Sarie McBride (82)
* Rainbow's End (Yesterday's Dreams) by Brenda Gibson (This story continues our version of the Federation-Klingon War, hostilities escalate, and little Katya could soon be an orphan.) (84)
* Come Back, poem by Teresa Sarick (106)
* The Price of Peace by Thomas C. Atkinson (Ambassador Chekov is suspected of treason when an important treaty disappears, and it's up to his son to clear his name.) (107)
* From Nowhere, poem by Sarie McBride (121)
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==Issue 5==
Security Check 5 was published in June 1983 and contains 126 pages.
* Phobia (Chekov is an unwitting pawn in a deadly experiment.)
* The Barrier... and Beyond (The first days on the Enterprise are filled with danger for a new ensign.)
* other unknown content
==Issue 6==
Security Check 6 was published in December 1983 and contains 102 pages.
The cover is by Lydia A. Moon. The interior art by Lucinda Swisher, Gennie Summers, Debbie Phillips, and Lydia A. Moon.
The editor in chief was Carolyn Atkinson, Joy Baker was the business manager Brenda Gibson was the contributing editor, and Thomas Atkinson was the contributing editor.
From the editorial: 
* Diana by Carolyn Atkinson ("The story of a boy and a girl and a horse race.") (2)
* The New Ensign (poem) by Sarie McBride (22)
* The Horkus Affair by Brenda Gibson (23)
* The Dream (poem) by Brenda Gibson (44)
* After the Battle by Richard G. Pollet (45)
* Kidnapped! by Thomas C. Atkinson (49)
* A New Word (poem) by Sarie McBride (59)
* Hope For a Future by Rosemary Rackham (61)
* Destination's End (poem) by Sarie McBride (80)
* Paradise Lost by Carolyn Atkinson ("Aliens invade a peaceful planet and attack the Federation colonists there... among which is Chekov's best friend and family.") (81)
* untitled poem by Lucinda Swisher (102)
File:security6-1.jpg| from issue #6, Lydia A. Moon
File:security6-2.jpg| from issue #6, Lydia A. Moon
File:security6-3.jpg| from issue #6, Gennie Summers
File:security6-4.jpg| from issue #6, Gennie Summers
File:security6-5.jpg| from issue #6, Debbie Phillips
File:security6-6.jpg| from issue #6, Debbie Phillips
File:security6-7.jpg| from issue #6, Lucinda Swisher
File:security6-8.jpg| from issue #6, Gennie Summers
==Issue 7==
Security Check 7 was published in May 1984 and contains 142 pages.
 
* an interview with Walter Koenig
* The Academy by Brenda Gibson ("Pavel wants to go to Starfleet Academy. His father is equally opposed to the plan.")
* Memorial For a Friend by Rosemary Rackham
* Revolution: 2035 by Carolyn Atkinson
* A Day In My Life by Brenda Gibson
* Invisible Enemies by Sarie McBride
* Chimes of Memory by Carolyn Atkinson ("The beautiful Arianna must depend on a handsome stranger to save her People of the Wind from destruction.")
* art, poetry
==Issue 8==
Security Check 8 was published in December 1984.
* Breakdown (The strain of the past week proves too much for Commander Chekov as the wounded Enterprise limps its way back to Earth after an encounter with Khan.)
* A Matter of Perspective (An incident with a cadet on the Enterprise leads Chekov into remembering his early days on the starship... and his first red shirt situation.)
* other unknown content
==Issue 9==
Security Check 9 was published in 1985.
* Encounter on Goranth, conclusion (Can free agent Rampaal destroy the Klingon plans before it's too late. Can Captain Sulu rescue Commander Chekov and his landing party from the Klingon... friendly natives?)
* Kobayashi Maru (A simulation scenario becomes all too real for Cadel Chekov.)
* other unknown stories and poems
==Issue 10==
Security Check 10 was published in March 1988.
* A Farewell to Security Check" by Walter Koenig
* New Day, New Beginnings by R. Rackham
* A Time to Endure by J. Stoops
* other unknown content
==References==
Category:Star Trek TOS Gen and Het Anthology Zines
Category:1980 Zines
Category:1980s Zines