Except Lyle wasn't identical to Neil. Yes, it was something of a cheat but they made it clear that Lyle was his own man who was different to his brother. A bit more snarky and less of a vibrant team player. As for 'never operated military machinery before'- it's been a while but I'm pretty sure that was part of his lie to get them to trust him. Don't forget Lyle initially joined CB solely so Katharon had a man on the inside.Andrew_Graruru wrote:... And then Lockons identical twin, who had never operated military machinery, became a main-character.
At least they didn't pull a SEED and go 'Fan polls really like the guy, let's pull an awkward retcon and act like a facial scar excuses what was clearly a violent death'. Lyle was even foreshadowed early in season one.