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Lieutenant '''Sheba''' is a [[Colonial]] [[Warrior]] formerly of {{alt|battlestar|TOS}} ''{{alt|Pegasus|TOS}}'', serving aboard ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' following the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. | Lieutenant '''Sheba''' is a [[Colonial]] [[Warrior]] formerly of {{alt|battlestar|TOS}} ''{{alt|Pegasus|TOS}}'', serving aboard ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' following the [[Battle of Gamoray]]. | ||
== Comics == | == Comics == | ||
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Before the [[Battle of Molecay]] that prevents ''{{alt|Pegasus|TOS}}'' from returning to the Colonies, Sheba considers serving in the {{alt|Colonial Fleet|TOS}} for only five to six [[yahren]]s, then trying her hand in other career endeavors, including planetary research. | Before the [[Battle of Molecay]] that prevents ''{{alt|Pegasus|TOS}}'' from returning to the Colonies, Sheba considers serving in the {{alt|Colonial Fleet|TOS}} for only five to six [[yahren]]s, then trying her hand in other career endeavors, including planetary research. | ||
With this denied to her, she becomes a bridge officer on ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}''<ref>In the {{comics|vs | With this denied to her, she becomes a bridge officer on ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}''<ref>In the {{comics|vs}} series, she takes on roles that were typically tasked to either [[Omega]] or {{TOS|Athena}}.</ref>, and is versed in the sciences, including the creation of [[wormhole]]s {{comics|vs|2}}. | ||
During {{alt|Saul Tigh}}'s visit to ''Galactica'', she witnesses the discovery of ''Pegasus'' | During {{alt|Saul Tigh}}'s visit to ''Galactica'', she witnesses the discovery of ''Pegasus''<nowiki>'</nowiki> return, and is overjoyed to find her father, Commander {{alt|Cain|TOS}}, alive and well {{comics|vs|3}}. | ||
Upon her return to ''Pegasus'', Sheba finds a great many things have changed. Upon confronting her father on this and his willingness to readily trust [[Kali|an outsider]]—the member of the very race that created their sworn enemy—Cain jails his own daughter, informing the crew that she is a threat to the ship {{comics|vs|4}}. | Upon her return to ''Pegasus'', Sheba finds a great many things have changed. Upon confronting her father on this and his willingness to readily trust [[Kali|an outsider]]—the member of the very race that created their sworn enemy—Cain jails his own daughter, informing the crew that she is a threat to the ship {{comics|vs|4}}. | ||
Following Sheba's escape from the brig, she makes her way to ''Pegasus''{{'|s}} bridge finding that the battlestar has opened fire on the two ''[[Galactica]]s''. Kali's control over Cain is broken when she shoots Sheba, dying in Cain's arms. In retaliation, Cain breaks Kali's neck, and orders all hands abandon ''Pegasus''. With great anger and shame over what he he allowed to happen, Cain destroys the {{alt|basestar|RDM}} that Iblis commands by ramming ''Pegasus'' into it—joining Sheba in death {{comics|vs|6}}. | Following Sheba's escape from the brig, she makes her way to ''Pegasus''{{'|s}} bridge finding that the battlestar has opened fire on the two ''[[Galactica]]s''. Kali's control over Cain is broken when she shoots Sheba, dying in Cain's arms. In retaliation, Cain breaks Kali's neck, and orders all hands abandon ''Pegasus''. With great anger and shame over what he he allowed to happen, Cain destroys the {{alt|basestar|RDM}} that Iblis commands by ramming ''Pegasus'' into it—joining Sheba in death {{comics|vs|6}}. | ||
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==== Notes ==== | ==== Notes ==== | ||
Sheba's appearance changes mid-way through {{comics|vs | Sheba's appearance changes mid-way through {{comics|vs}} series, as [[Edu Menna]] completed the back-half of the six issue series from [[Johnny Desjardins]]. | ||
==== {{comics|folly}} ==== | |||
Following the [[Battle at Galaxy's Edge]], Sheba participates in the recon to an [[Iblis' planet|unidentified planet]] and discovers its {{alt|Iblis||damning truths}} and [[Meclons|horrifying dangers]]. She participates in attacking the pilots of [[Meclon Raiders]], lured to the surface by {{alt|Boomer|TOS}} and {{alt|Starbuck|TOS}}, and successfully destroys a third Meclon Raider with her [[laser pistol]] while it had been in flight {{comics|vol3|1}}—{{comics|vol3|3|short=y}}. | |||
After returning to ''{{alt|Galactica|TOS}}'' with their stolen Meclon Raiders, Sheba pilots a {{alt|Viper|TOS}} against the Meclon forces. She continually finds herself boxed in by the overwhelming superiority of the Meclons, but survives the engagement due to the intervention of the [[Seraphs]] {{comics|vol3|4}} & {{comics|vol3|5|short=y}}. | |||
== Maximum Press == | |||
Sheba | * The series begins 20 yahrens after the events of the original series. Sheba and Apollo are married and have a son named Cain. Sheba gave up her career as a warrior to marry Apollo and have a family. In the second story arc ''[[The Enemy Within]]'', she returns to duty. | ||
* In the first four-issue arc, ''[[The War of Eden]]'', Count [[Iblis (alternate)|Iblis]] tries to corrupt Sheba once again. He teleports her to the crashed ship on the red planet from "[[War of the Gods]]." When she looks inside the wreckage, she discovers the preserved body of her father, Commander Cain. It later turns out to have been a trick ([[War of Eden 3|''War of Eden #3'']]). | |||
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* Sheba, believing Apollo had seen Cain's body inside the ship and lied to her, becomes crazed due to Iblis' influence and she winds up shooting Apollo dead. Apollo wakes up aboard the Ship of Lights and convinces one of the Seraphs, John, to give him another chance at life ([[War of Eden 4|''War of Eden #4'']]). | |||
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==== ''Galactica'' ==== | == Realm Press == | ||
Upon her integration into ''[[Galactica (TOS-RP)|Galactica]]'' and [[The Fleet (TOS-RP)|the Fleet]], Sheba continued her role as a Viper pilot, participating in vital missions such as the search for [[Tylium (TOS)|Tylium]] deposits.<ref name="BG001"> | '''Sheba''' is a formidable [[Viper (TOS-RP)|Viper]] pilot and the daughter of the legendary Commander [[Cain (TOS-RP)|Cain]] of the battlestar ''[[Pegasus (TOS-RP)|Pegasus]]''<ref name="GTM1">''Galactica: The New Millennium'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, September 1999), Page 3, 6, 9, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28.</ref>. Introduced initially as a new cadet, she quickly distinguishes herself through her combat skills and unwavering dedication to the [[Colonial Fleet]] as a [[Colonial Warrior]]<ref name="GTM1" />. | ||
=== Early Career === | |||
Sheba's early career begins as a new cadet and [[Viper (TOS-RP)|Viper]] pilot aboard the battlestar [[Pegasus (TOS-RP)|''Pegasus'']], where she is noted for her early combat skill as the daughter of Commander [[Cain (TOS-RP)|Cain]].<ref name="GTM1" /> She even faked launch codes for Silver Spar Squadron, single-handedly destroying five Cylon [[Raider (TOS-RP)|Raiders]] before her ship was shot down, leading to her father's rescue efforts {{Comics|The New Millennium}}.<ref name="GTM1" /> | |||
=== ''Galactica'' === | |||
Upon her integration into the ''[[Galactica (TOS-RP)|Galactica]]'' and [[The Fleet (TOS-RP)|the Fleet]], Sheba continued her role as a Viper pilot, participating in vital missions such as the search for [[Tylium (TOS)|Tylium]] deposits.<ref name="BG001">''Battlestar Galactica: The Law of Volahd'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, December 1997), Page 17, 18, 19, 25, 27.</ref> Her skills as a Viper pilot are consistently utilized in critical reconnaissance and combat operations, directly contributing to the fleet's defense and resource acquisition.<ref name="BG001" /> In the nascency of their romantic relationship, Sheba directly confronts [[Apollo (TOS-RP)|Apollo]] about his overprotective tendencies, which she attributes to his past loss of [[Serina (TOS-RP)|Serina]] {{Comics|The Law of Volahd, Part 1}}.<ref name="BG001" /> After entering the city of [[Salis]], Sheba was subsequently captured by the [[Acmarans]] and subjected to [[Volahd]]'s "[[New Life Process]]," a form of Cylon experimentation, before being heroically rescued by Apollo and [[Starbuck (TOS-RP)|Starbuck]] {{Comics|The Law of Volahd, Part 2}}.<ref name="BG002">''Battlestar Galactica: The Law of Volahd'' ''#2'' (Realm Press, January 1998), Page 3, 6, 9, 14, 15, 26, 31.</ref> | |||
Sheba's interactions with Lieutenant [[Starbuck (TOS-RP)|Starbuck]] are frequently marked by playful banter and flirtation, with Starbuck often making advances that Sheba sometimes deflects or responds to with a hint of exasperation, yet an underlying affection is present {{Comics|The New Millennium}}.<ref name="GTM1-2"> | Sheba's interactions with Lieutenant [[Starbuck (TOS-RP)|Starbuck]] are frequently marked by playful banter and flirtation, with Starbuck often making advances that Sheba sometimes deflects or responds to with a hint of exasperation, yet an underlying affection is present {{Comics|The New Millennium}}.<ref name="GTM1-2">''Galactica: The New Millennium'' #1 (Realm Press, September 1999), p. 22</ref> Despite the lightheartedness, they share a strong professional and personal bond as comrades, with Starbuck expressing genuine concern for her safety during perilous missions {{Comics|The Law of Volahd, Part 1}} ― {{Comics|The Law of Volahd, Part 2}}.<ref name="BG001" /><ref name="BG002" /> During one instance, Starbuck calls out to Sheba by name during a crisis aboard a derelict ship {{Comics|Prison of Souls, Part 1}}.<ref name="BG003">''Battlestar Galactica: Prison of Souls'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, March 1998), Page 15.</ref> Sheba also denies staring at Starbuck, attributing his perception to his "delusional mind imagining things" and refuses to get involved in his discussion about Athena {{Comics|Search for Sanctuary, Part 1}}.<ref name="BG006">''Battlestar Galactica: Search for Sanctuary'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, September 1998), Page 3, 5, 12.</ref> | ||
Commander [[Adama (TOS-RP)|Adama]] openly acknowledges Sheba (alongside [[Athena (TOS-RP)|Athena]]) as a crucial source of strength that helped him cope with the profound personal losses of [[Ila (alternate)|his wife]] and son [[Zac (TOS-RP)|Zac]] {{Comics|Search for Sanctuary, Part 1}}.<ref name="BG006" /><ref name="BG1999TB"> | Commander [[Adama (TOS-RP)|Adama]] openly acknowledges Sheba (alongside [[Athena (TOS-RP)|Athena]]) as a crucial source of strength that helped him cope with the profound personal losses of [[Ila (alternate)|his wife]] and son [[Zac (TOS-RP)|Zac]] {{Comics|Search for Sanctuary, Part 1}}.<ref name="BG006" /><ref name="BG1999TB">''Battlestar Galactica 1999 Tour Book'' (Realm Press, May 1999), Page 5.</ref> This signifies a deep, almost paternal, affection and trust between them. Sheba, in turn, demonstrates genuine concern for Adama's well-being, particularly when he is afflicted by the mysterious [[Somnian]] visions {{Comics|Prison of Souls, Part 2}}.<ref name="BG004">''Battlestar Galactica: Prison of Souls'' ''#2'' (Realm Press, June 1998), Page 5, 9, 17.</ref> Sheba also entered the Med Lab with Apollo after Dr. [[Wilker (TOS-RP)|Wilker]] was attacked {{Comics|Prison of Souls, Part 2}}.<ref name="BG004" /> | ||
Later, Sheba joined the expedition to find him after Apollo's mysterious disappearance {{Comics|Search for Sanctuary, Part 1}}.<ref name="BG006" /> While Apollo was on the planet's surface, Sheba was placed in charge of fleet defenses {{Comics|Hades Hath No Fury}}.<ref name="BG009"> | Later, Sheba joined the expedition to find him after Apollo's mysterious disappearance {{Comics|Search for Sanctuary, Part 1}}.<ref name="BG006" /> While Apollo was on the planet's surface, Sheba was placed in charge of fleet defenses {{Comics|Hades Hath No Fury}}.<ref name="BG009">''Battlestar Galactica: Season III'' ''#2'' (Realm Press, July 1999), Page 5.</ref> During an attack, Sheba was instrumental in getting civilians to the command bunker {{Comics|Fire In The Sky}}.<ref name="BG010">''Battlestar Galactica: Season III'' ''#3'' (Realm Press, September 1999), Page 3.</ref> Her shuttle, ''[[Shuttle Alpha (comic)|Shuttle Alpha]]'', crashed on an alien planet, leading to her temporary separation from Starbuck before their reunion with him and Athena after being cared for by local inhabitants (the Karas, the second life stage of the Gorgatha) {{Comics|Search for Sanctuary, Part 1}} ― {{Comics|Search for Sanctuary, Part 2}}.<ref name="BG006" /><ref name="BG007">''Battlestar Galactica: Search for Sanctuary'' ''#2'' (Realm Press, April 2000), Page 3, 6, 7, 12, 29.</ref> Her presence on the ''Shuttle Alpha'' during its crash and subsequent separation from Starbuck initiates a significant portion of the "Search for Sanctuary" arc.<ref name="BG006" /> Amidst these events, Apollo attempted to discuss their relationship and [[Boxey (TOS-RP)|Boxey]] with her, indicating the deepening personal dynamics {{Comics|No Place Like Home}}.<ref name="BG008">''Battlestar Galactica: Season III'' ''#1'' (Realm Press, June/July 1999), Page 9.</ref> Sheba also comforted Apollo after [[Roz]]'s death, acknowledging Apollo's past grief over Zac {{Comics|Centurion Prime}}.<ref name="BGSE1">''Battlestar Galactica Special: Centurion Prime'' (Realm Press, December 1999), Page 11, 12, 22.</ref> | ||
In a later encounter, Sheba is among the pilots who go missing upon entering a new area of space, prompting Starbuck to probe the region.<ref name="BGGallery"> | In a later encounter, Sheba is among the pilots who go missing upon entering a new area of space, prompting Starbuck to probe the region.<ref name="BGGallery">''Battlestar Galactica Gallery'' (Realm Press, April 2000), Page 22.</ref> It is later revealed that she, along with the other missing pilots, has been captured by the Cylons. The story ends with the implication that she is slated to be transformed into a Cylon warrior, similar to [[Boomer (TOS-RP)|Boomer]], as part of the Cylons' latest improvement in their technology to create warriors who can think and fight like Colonials {{Comics|Masquerade}}.<ref name="BGGallery2">''Battlestar Galactica Gallery'' (Realm Press, April 2000), Page 28.</ref> | ||
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