LD-301N Skipper

Skipper is a robotic character who is the captain of the Sandship until it was taken by pirates. Skipper is featured in Skyward Sword. He is one of a race of Ancient Robots that are found primarily in the Lanayru Province.

Biography
Skipper was once the captain of the ship that protected Nayru's Flame. After his ship was taken by Scervo and his crew of pirates most likely Bokoblins. Skipper's crew were taken hostage, and over the years broke down. Link first meets Skipper when he activates a Timeshift Stone on a boat near Skipper's deactivated body, reanimating the robot. After hearing of Link's quest to find the Sacred Flames, Skipper aides him in locating his lost ship which has become invisible to protect the flame known as Nayru's Sacred Flame.

They search for a number of clues all across the Lanayru Sand Sea, recovering an accurate map of the past Lanayru Sand Sea in the sea chart from Skipper's home at Skipper's Retreat. They also ride a minecard to the vast shipyard where the ship was repaired, and find the remnants of the ship at the Pirate Stronghold which Fi analyzes for Dowsing. Once the Timeshift Stone on the Sandship has been activated, Skipper will take back the ship and ask that Link find his crew who have been held hostage for many years.

After Link has defeated the Abbysal Leviathan Tentalus who attacked and destroyed the ship, Skipper and his crew rebuild the Sandship and continue to sail, still protecting the Sacred Flame hidden on board.

Trivia

 * Skipper is the only Ancient Robot that is physically different from all the others.
 * Skipper seems to be the only Ancient Robot who recongnizes his death if he steps out of the area affected by the Timeshift Stone.