Sheba (TOS-RP)

Sheba is a formidable Viper pilot and the daughter of the legendary Commander Cain of the battlestar Pegasus. 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.

Early Career

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. 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)}.

Galactica

Upon her integration into Galactica and the Fleet, Sheba continued her role as a Viper pilot, participating in vital missions such as the search for Tylium deposits. 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. 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)}. 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)}.

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)}. 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)}. During one instance, Starbuck calls out to Sheba by name during a crisis aboard a derelict ship ^{(Comics: Prison of Souls, Part 1)}. 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)}.

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)}. 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)}. Sheba also entered the Med Lab with Apollo after Dr. Wilker was attacked ^{(Comics: Prison of Souls, Part 2)}.

Later, Sheba joined the expedition to find him after Apollo's mysterious disappearance ^{(Comics: Search for Sanctuary, Part 1)}. While Apollo was on the planet's surface, Sheba was placed in charge of fleet defenses ^{(Comics: Hades Hath No Fury)}. During an attack, Sheba was instrumental in getting civilians to the command bunker ^{(Comics: Fire In The Sky)}. 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)}. Her presence on Shuttle Alpha during its crash and subsequent separation from Starbuck initiates a significant portion of the "Search for Sanctuary" arc. Amidst these events, Apollo attempted to discuss their relationship and Boxey with her, indicating the deepening personal dynamics ^{(Comics: No Place Like Home)}. Sheba also comforted Apollo after Roz's death, acknowledging Apollo's past grief over Zac ^{(Comics: Centurion Prime)}.

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. 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, as part of the Cylons' latest improvement in their technology to create warriors who can think and fight like Colonials ^{(Comics: Masquerade)}.