Sheckil
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Sheckil was a Human male from Concord Dawn, where he served as a warrant officer before joining the Galactic Empire.
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[edit] Biography
On his homeworld, Sheckil specialized in transporting high profile criminals. He was the twin brother of an infamous mercenary, which several persistent—but unfounded—rumors named as Boba Fett.
During the Galactic Civil War, Sheckil served as a Lieutenant in the Imperial Army. He accompanied Darth Vader to Bespin in an attempt to lure Luke Skywalker to Cloud City. Sheckil escorted Lando Calrissian when Vader ordered the Baron Administrator to take Princess Leia Organa, Chewbacca and C-3PO to his flagship. However, during the journey through the city, Lando secretly contacted his aide, Lobot.
The party briefly encountered Luke Skywalker, during which time Sheckil grabbed Leia and used her as a human shield (as well as to show Skywalker that they had her). Not long after this, Lobot arrived with several security guards. Sheckil and his stormtroopers were taken prisoner and locked in the security tower.
[edit] Behind the scenes
Sheckil was portrayed by Jeremy Bulloch, who also played Boba Fett. The CCG's description of Sheckil being the twin of a famous mercenary is a reference to this fact. However, the release of Attack of the Clones has deemed impossible such a relation between the two characters.
As a play on the fact that Bulloch played both Sheckil and Jeremoch Colton, the August 31, 2004 Episode III Set Diary "Inside the Alderaan Cruiser" jokingly suggests that the two characters may be related.[1]
His name may be a pun on the word "shackle," given that his primary duty is the transportation of prisoners.
[edit] Appearances
- Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (First appearance)
- Thank the Maker
- Star Wars 44: The Empire Strikes Back: Duel a Dark Lord
- The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader (Appears in flashback(s))
[edit] Sources
Star Wars Customizable Card Game – Cloud City Limited (Card: Lieutenant Sheckil)
- Star Wars: The Power of the Force (1995) (Picture only)
Star Wars Trading Card Game – The Empire Strikes Back (Card: Surprise Reinforcements) (Picture only)
- Star Wars Trading Card Game – The Empire Strikes Back (Card: Jedi Trap) (Picture only)
