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{{Maverick Infobox
{{Maverick Infobox
| image = [[File:MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Art.png|250px]]
| image = [[File:MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Art.png|230px]]
| caption = Artwork from ''Mega Man X6''.
| caption = Artwork from ''Mega Man X6''.
| portrait = [[File:MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Portrait.png|X6]]
| portrait = [[File:MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Portrait.png|X6]]
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=== ''Mega Man X6'' ===
=== ''Mega Man X6'' ===
[[File:MMX6 - Shield Sheldon.png|frame|Sprite from ''Mega Man X6''.]]
[[File:MMX6 - Shield Sheldon.png|frame|Sprite from ''Mega Man X6''.]]
Shield Sheldon debuts in ''[[Mega Man X6]]'' as one of the eight Mavericks on the [[Stage Select]] screen. He was built by [[Gate]] for security work, assigned as the bodyguard to a respected scientist named Dr. Jim. One day, Dr. Jim went Maverick and lost control, forcing Sheldon to destroy him to defend himself. The [[Maverick Hunters]] assumed Sheldon was the Maverick and labeled him as such, driving him to take his own life. However, he was later resurrected by Gate to serve as a [[Nightmare Investigator]].<ref>Boss info, ''Mega Man X6''. 2001.</ref>
Shield Sheldon debuts in ''[[Mega Man X6]]'' as one of the eight Mavericks on the [[Stage Select]] screen. He serves as the boss of the [[Laser Institute]], observing the [[Nightmare Laser]]s. He was built by [[Gate]] for security work, assigned as the bodyguard to a respected scientist named Dr. Jim. One day, Dr. Jim went Maverick and became violent, forcing Sheldon to destroy him to defend himself. The [[Maverick Hunters]] assumed Sheldon was the Maverick and labeled him as such, driving him to take his own life. However, he was later resurrected by Gate to serve as a [[Nightmare Investigator]].<ref>Boss info, ''Mega Man X6''. 2001.</ref>


Shield Sheldon serves as the boss of the [[Laser Institute]], observing the [[Nightmare Laser]]s. He attacks by bouncing his shell around the arena and summoning reflective barriers. Defeating Shield Sheldon grants [[Guard Shell]] to both X and Zero. His weakness is the [[Metal Anchor]] or [[Rakukojin]] from [[Metal Shark Player]], which briefly stuns him. A boss attack rematch with Shield Sheldon later occurs in the [[??????]] stage.
Shield Sheldon attacks by bouncing his shell around the arena and summoning reflective barriers. Defeating Sheldon grants [[Guard Shell]] to both X and Zero. His weakness is the [[Metal Anchor]] or [[Rakukojin]] from [[Metal Shark Player]], which briefly stuns him. A boss attack rematch with Shield Sheldon later occurs in the [[??????]] stage.


=== Other Game Appearances ===
=== Other Game Appearances ===
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== Official Data ==
== Official Data ==
=== ''[[Compendium of Rockman X]]'' ===
{| class="wikitable"
{{CompendiumX BossFile/X6|Shield Sheldon}}
! Source
! Data
|-
| ''[[Rockman X6]]'' manual
| style="background:#e4e6eb" | An armored Reploid who was assigned to guard important people. His excellent work was highly-praised, so he often worked with the directors of various research institutes. Armed with shields that can deflect any attack, he gets the job done without fail.{{Translated}}
|-
| ''[[Mega Man X6]]'' Boss
| style="background:#e4e6eb" | "Shield Sheldon. Ex-security police. He guarded Dr. Jim who was an important person in the laboratory. Suddenly, Dr. Jim became a Maverick. However, he was unable to control himself. The Maverick Hunters identified Sheldon as a Maverick just because he was created by Gate. Sheldon could not deal with being labeled, so he ended it all." - Alia
|-
| ''[[Compendium of Rockman X]]'' [[Boss Files (Compendium of Rockman X)|Boss File]]
| style="background:#e4e6eb" | A Reploid that once fought with the same philosophy as X and Zero. It appears he committed suicide because he could not fulfill his duty as a guard. He has been resurrected by Gate to fulfill his duty as an Investigator.{{Translated}}
|-
| ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2]]'' [[Gallery (Mega Man X Legacy Collection)|Gallery]]
| style="background:#e4e6eb" | This well-defended Reploid was formerly tasked with guarding VIPs. His impeccable service record made him highly sought-after as a bodyguard, so he often found himself protecting top-flight researchers belonging to well-funded science organizations. His formidable shields will deflect any attack, making him ideally suited to his job.
|}


=== ''[[Mega Man X Legacy Collection]]'' [[Gallery (Mega Man X Legacy Collection)|Gallery]] ===
==Gallery==
{{MMXLC Gallery/X6|Shield Sheldon}}
<gallery>
</gallery>


==Behind the Scenes==
==Behind the Scenes==

Latest revision as of 16:36, 15 May 2024

Walkthrough
Quotes
Maverick Info
MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Art.png
Artwork from Mega Man X6.
X6
Stage portrait(s).
General information
Name(s):Shield Sheldon, Shieldner Sheldon
Group(s):Nightmare Investigators
Appearances:Mega Man X6
Inspiration:Giant clam
Game Info
Weapon(s):X6X6 Guard Shell
Weakness(es):X6 Metal Anchor
X6 Rakukojin
Stage(s):Laser Institute
Voice (JP):Hirotaka Suzuoki


Shield Sheldon, known as Shieldner Sheldon (シールドナー・シェルダン)[1] in Japan, is a Maverick from the X era, appearing as one of the main bosses in Mega Man X6. He is a shield-themed Reploid based on a clam, who attacks with energy barriers and the two halves of his shell. He is a former bodyguard who is now part of the Nightmare Investigators.

In the Games

Mega Man X6

Sprite from Mega Man X6.

Shield Sheldon debuts in Mega Man X6 as one of the eight Mavericks on the Stage Select screen. He serves as the boss of the Laser Institute, observing the Nightmare Lasers. He was built by Gate for security work, assigned as the bodyguard to a respected scientist named Dr. Jim. One day, Dr. Jim went Maverick and became violent, forcing Sheldon to destroy him to defend himself. The Maverick Hunters assumed Sheldon was the Maverick and labeled him as such, driving him to take his own life. However, he was later resurrected by Gate to serve as a Nightmare Investigator.[2]

Shield Sheldon attacks by bouncing his shell around the arena and summoning reflective barriers. Defeating Sheldon grants Guard Shell to both X and Zero. His weakness is the Metal Anchor or Rakukojin from Metal Shark Player, which briefly stuns him. A boss attack rematch with Shield Sheldon later occurs in the ?????? stage.

Other Game Appearances

Other Media

  • In the Archie Mega Man comic, Shield Sheldon appears in the "Worlds Unite" arc as one of the Mavericks resurrected in Sigma's army.

Official Data

Source Data
Rockman X6 manual An armored Reploid who was assigned to guard important people. His excellent work was highly-praised, so he often worked with the directors of various research institutes. Armed with shields that can deflect any attack, he gets the job done without fail.[JP]
Mega Man X6 Boss "Shield Sheldon. Ex-security police. He guarded Dr. Jim who was an important person in the laboratory. Suddenly, Dr. Jim became a Maverick. However, he was unable to control himself. The Maverick Hunters identified Sheldon as a Maverick just because he was created by Gate. Sheldon could not deal with being labeled, so he ended it all." - Alia
Compendium of Rockman X Boss File A Reploid that once fought with the same philosophy as X and Zero. It appears he committed suicide because he could not fulfill his duty as a guard. He has been resurrected by Gate to fulfill his duty as an Investigator.[JP]
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 Gallery This well-defended Reploid was formerly tasked with guarding VIPs. His impeccable service record made him highly sought-after as a bodyguard, so he often found himself protecting top-flight researchers belonging to well-funded science organizations. His formidable shields will deflect any attack, making him ideally suited to his job.

Gallery

Behind the Scenes

Nomenclature

Language Name Origin
Japanese Shieldner Sheldon (シールドナー・シェルダン) "Sheldon" is an English name, used for its pun on the word shell.
English Shield Sheldon

References

  1. R20: Rockman & Rockman X Official Complete Works. 2008.
  2. Boss info, Mega Man X6. 2001.