Editing Sheba (TOS-RH)

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'''Sheba''' is a [[Scorpius|Scorpion]] [[Colonial Warrior]] and major aboard ''[[Galactica (TOS-RH)|Galactica]]''. Formerly of ''[[Pegasus (TOS-RH)|Pegasus]]'', commanded by her father, Commander [[Cain (TOS-RH)|Cain]], she is transferred to ''Galactica'' during the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. In the 18 [[yahren]]s following this, she is promoted to the rank of major and serves as one of many instructors at the [[Academy]].<ref name="p48">{{cite book/RH|1|48}}</ref>

== Personal Relationships ==

=== Family and Mentorship ===
In the interim yahrens following her transfer, Sheba becomes a motherly figure to [[Troy (TOS-RH)|Troy]]<ref name="p250">{{cite book/RH|1|250}}</ref>, including later in life when she suggests that having feelings for [[Dalton]] is natural, despite the age difference.<ref name="p48" /> Troy considers Sheba "the closest thing he had had to a mother for nearly twenty yahren" after the death of his biological mother.<ref name="p64wh">{{cite book/RH|2|64}}</ref>

=== Relationship with Apollo ===
Sheba and [[Apollo (TOS-RH)|Apollo]] develop a deep romantic relationship over the yahrens, founded on "mutual admiration first, and affection second."<ref name="p236">{{cite book/RH|1|236}}</ref> After surviving the Battle of Binary 13, Apollo proposes marriage to Sheba, stating "It's about time we got married," to which she agrees.<ref name="p237">{{cite book/RH|1|237}}</ref> When informing her father of their engagement during the reunion with ''Pegasus'', Cain appears surprised but does not immediately respond.<ref name="p63wh">{{cite book/RH|2|63}}</ref>

Sheba notes that the [[celestial chamber]], introduced in "[[The Hand of God (TOS)|The Hand of God]]," is one of her and Apollo's favorite places aboard ''Galactica''.<ref name="p273">{{cite book/RH|1|273}}</ref>

== Military Service ==

=== Battle of Binary 13 ===
In [[7360]], Major Sheba assists in the cleanup of ''[[Hephaestus]]'' following the terrorist bombing executed by [[Paris]].<ref name="p223">{{cite book/RH|1|223}}</ref> She plays an instrumental role in the subsequent battle against the Cylons near [[Binary 13]]<ref name="p263">{{cite book/RH|1|263}}</ref>, where she and [[Starbuck (TOS-RH)|Starbuck]] rescue Apollo from the damaged ''Hephaestus'' before it destroys the attacking [[basestar]] in a kamikaze maneuver.<ref name="p273" />

During this engagement, when ''Hephaestus'' breaks formation to intercept the Cylon basestar, Sheba recognizes Apollo is aboard and coordinates with [[Athena (TOS-RH)|Athena]] to protect the vessel. She leads a squadron including Troy, Dalton, [[Boomer (TOS-RH)|Boomer]], and [[Jolly]] to defend the Forge ship from Raider attacks.<ref name="p262">{{cite book/RH|1|262}}</ref>

=== Capture by the Chitain ===
During reconnaissance operations in the Xerik system following the reunion with ''Pegasus'', Sheba's Viper experiences mysterious power failure and crashes. She is subsequently captured by the [[Chitain]], a hostile alien species inhabiting the system.<ref name="p204wh">{{cite book/RH|2|204}}</ref>

During her captivity, Sheba endures harsh physical interrogation and torture at the hands of [[Tcharken]] and other Chitain interrogators. She is held in chains in a cell, becoming "pale and emaciated, with dark hollows beneath her eyes," her uniform reduced to "tattered rags" with "animal bites" marking her exposed limbs.<ref name="p204wh" />

In an earlier torture session, Sheba experiences extreme suffering in what appears to be an ice cave, with "a long tube that snaked from a gash in her abdomen into a crevice in the ice wall," surrounded by "a slick, frozen surface made by a frighteningly large amount of what used to be her blood."<ref name="p86wh">{{cite book/RH|2|86}}</ref> She prays to the Lords of Kobol for deliverance while enduring this ordeal.<ref name="p86wh" />

Apollo, guided by the humanoid slave [[Aske]], eventually rescues her from the Chitain stronghold. Despite her weakened state, she insists on walking rather than being carried, stating "I want to walk. Just be ready to catch me if I fall," to which Apollo responds, "Always. And forever."<ref name="p205wh">{{cite book/RH|2|205}}</ref>

=== Later Adventures on Paradis ===
During the fleet's time at [[Paradis]], Sheba crash-lands her Viper after another mysterious power failure. She awakens to find a native [[Gamon]] woman who helps her, eventually leading her through caves to reunite with Troy, Dalton, [[Trays]], and [[Rhaya]], who had also experienced similar crashes. The group discovers metal fragments suggesting advanced technology was responsible for their Vipers' failures.<ref name="p109p">{{cite book/RH|5|109}}</ref>

== Political Career ==

Following the Battle of Binary 13 and the death of Ambassador [[Puck]], Sheba is unanimously elected to the [[Quorum of Twelve]] as [[Scorpius]]' representative. President [[Tigh (TOS-RH)|Tigh]] announces her appointment, describing her as "one of the most courageous Warriors in our history, the offspring of a Warrior, a commander, whose exploits are near legendary."<ref name="p276">{{cite book/RH|1|276}}</ref>

Her mother was from Scorpius, while her father Cain hailed from [[Gemini]], qualifying her for the Scorpius seat. The appointment comes as a complete surprise to Sheba, who accepts the position after embracing both Apollo and Troy.<ref name="p276" />

As a Quorum member, Sheba participates in critical fleet governance during the discovery of Poseidon and the subsequent challenges facing the Colonial fleet. She maintains an empty seat during initial sessions following her disappearance in the [[Xerik system (TOS-RH)|Xerik system]], with the Quorum voting to keep her position open pending further developments rather than immediately seeking a replacement.<ref name="p69wh">{{cite book/RH|2|69}}</ref>

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