Sheba as depicted by Johnny Desjardins in (Comics: Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica #1).
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== Realm Press == | == Realm Press == | ||
'''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" />. 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" />. | '''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 === | === 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" /> During this period, she was known as "Red Three" and was noted by Starbuck as "the new cadet with the great legs."<ref name="GTM1" /> | 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" /> During this period, she was known as "Red Three" and was noted by Starbuck as "the new cadet with the great legs."<ref name="GTM1" /> | ||
=== ''Galactica'' === | === ''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" /> 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" /> | 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" /> He often refers to her as "gorgeous" or "babe."<ref name="GTM1" /> 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" /> 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" /> | 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" /> He often refers to her as "gorgeous" or "babe."<ref name="GTM1" /> 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" /> 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" /> Sheba also entered the Med Lab with Apollo after Dr. [[Wilker (TOS-RP)|Wilker]] was attacked | 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" /> During an attack, Sheba was instrumental in getting civilians to the command bunker ({{Comics|Fire In The Sky}}).<ref name="BG010" /> 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" /> 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 | 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> | ||
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==== (Comics: Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica) ==== Before the Battle of Molecay that prevents Pegasus from returning to the Colonies, Sheba considers serving in the Colonial Fleet for only five to six yahrens, then trying her hand in other career endeavors, including planetary research.
With this denied to her, she becomes a bridge officer on Galactica[1], and is versed in the sciences, including the creation of wormholes ((Comics: Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica #2)).
During Saul Tigh's visit to Galactica, she witnesses the discovery of Pegasus' return, and is overjoyed to find her father, Commander Cain, alive and well ((Comics: Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica #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 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: Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica #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 Galacticas. 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 basestar that Iblis commands by ramming Pegasus into it—joining Sheba in death ((Comics: Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica #6)).
Sheba's appearance changes mid-way through (Comics: Battlestar Galactica vs. Battlestar Galactica) series, as Edu Menna completed the back-half of the six issue series from Johnny Desjardins.
==== (Comics: Battlestar Galactica: Folly of the Gods) ==== Following the Battle at Galaxy's Edge, Sheba participates in the recon to an unidentified planet and discovers its damning truths and horrifying dangers. She participates in attacking the pilots of Meclon Raiders, lured to the surface by Boomer and Starbuck, and successfully destroys a third Meclon Raider with her laser pistol while it had been in flight ((Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #1)—(Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #3)).
After returning to Galactica with their stolen Meclon Raiders, Sheba pilots a Viper 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: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #4) & (Comics: Classic Battlestar Galactica Vol. 3 #5)).
Sheba is a formidable Viper pilot and the daughter of the legendary Commander Cain of the battlestar Pegasus[2]. 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[2].
Sheba's early career begins as a new cadet and Viper pilot aboard the battlestar Pegasus, where she is noted for her early combat skill as the daughter of Commander Cain.[2] She even faked launch codes for Silver Spar Squadron, single-handedly destroying five Cylon Raiders before her ship was shot down, leading to her father's rescue efforts ((Comics: The New Millennium)).[2] During this period, she was known as "Red Three" and was noted by Starbuck as "the new cadet with the great legs."[2]
Upon her integration into the Galactica and the Fleet, Sheba continued her role as a Viper pilot, participating in vital missions such as the search for Tylium deposits.[3] 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.[3] In the nascency of their romantic relationship, Sheba directly confronts Apollo about his overprotective tendencies, which she attributes to his past loss of Serina ((Comics: The Law of Volahd, Part 1)).[3] 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 ((Comics: The Law of Volahd, Part 2)).[4]
Sheba's interactions with Lieutenant 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)).[2] He often refers to her as "gorgeous" or "babe."[2] 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)).[3][4] During one instance, Starbuck calls out to Sheba by name during a crisis aboard a derelict ship ((Comics: Prison of Souls, Part 1)).[5] 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)).[6]
Commander Adama openly acknowledges Sheba (alongside Athena) as a crucial source of strength that helped him cope with the profound personal losses of his wife and son Zac ((Comics: Search for Sanctuary, Part 1)).[6][7] 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)).[8] Sheba also entered the Med Lab with Apollo after Dr. Wilker was attacked ((Comics: Prison of Souls, Part 2)).[8]
Later, Sheba joined the expedition to find him after Apollo's mysterious disappearance ((Comics: Search for Sanctuary, Part 1)).[6] While Apollo was on the planet's surface, Sheba was placed in charge of fleet defenses ((Comics: Hades Hath No Fury)).[9] During an attack, Sheba was instrumental in getting civilians to the command bunker ((Comics: Fire In The Sky)).[10] Her shuttle, 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)).[6][11] Her presence on the Shuttle Alpha during its crash and subsequent separation from Starbuck initiates a significant portion of the "Search for Sanctuary" arc.[6] Amidst these events, Apollo attempted to discuss their relationship and Boxey with her, indicating the deepening personal dynamics ((Comics: No Place Like Home)).[12] Sheba also comforted Apollo after Roz's death, acknowledging Apollo's past grief over Zac ((Comics: Centurion Prime)).[13]
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