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Shield Sheldon

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MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Art.png
Artwork from Mega Man X6.
X6
Stage portrait(s).
General information
Name(s):Shield Sheldon
Group(s):Nightmare Investigators
Appearances:Mega Man X6
Inspiration:Giant clam
Game Info
Weapon(s):Guard Shell
Weakness(es):Metal Anchor/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 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.[2]

Shield Sheldon serves as the boss of the Laser Institute, observing the Nightmare Lasers. 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.

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

Compendium of Rockman X

MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Art.png
Laser Institute Shield Sheldon
Weapon: Guard Shell Weakness: Metal Anchor/Rakukojin
Profile: A Reploid that once fought with the same philosophy as X and Zero. It seems that 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.
Attack: Effect:
Shield Throw Teleports to the bottom of the arena and throws his shells sideways and diagonally upwards.
Bounce Attack Teleports to the top and bounces around the arena.
Guard Shell Deploys barriers up, down, left, and right and starts chasing the player.
Mirror Shell If he summons a clone, they both throw their shells to attack. If he summons four shells, he starts dashing between them.
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Mega Man X Legacy Collection Gallery

MMX6 - Shield Sheldon Art.png Shield Sheldon
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.

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.