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* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[Deadpan Snarker]]
* [[The Gunslinger]]
* [[The Gunslinger]]
* [[Hot Blooded]]
* [[Hot-Blooded]]
* [[The Lancer]]
* [[The Lancer]]
* [[Took a Level In Jerkass]]: In the ''Voltron Force'' series (mostly towards Keith).
* [[Took a Level in Jerkass]]: In the ''Voltron Force'' series (mostly towards Keith).


=== Sven ===
=== Sven ===
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* [[Bishonen]]
* [[Bishonen]]
* [[Guile Hero]]
* [[Guile Hero]]
* [[Put On a Bus]]
* [[Put on a Bus]]
** [[The Bus Came Back]]
** [[The Bus Came Back]]
* [[Spared By the Adaptation]]: Whereas Takeshi died in the sixth episode of ''[[Go Lion (Anime)|Go Lion]]'' and his [[Backup Twin]] Ryo appeared late in the series, ''Voltron'' simply had the brothers merged so that Sven was injured, sent off to recuperate, and came back later.
* [[Spared by the Adaptation]]: Whereas Takeshi died in the sixth episode of ''[[GoLion]]'' and his [[Backup Twin]] Ryo appeared late in the series, ''Voltron'' simply had the brothers merged so that Sven was injured, sent off to recuperate, and came back later.
* [[Tall Dark and Handsome]]
* [[Tall, Dark and Handsome]]
* [[The Worf Effect]]
* [[The Worf Effect]]


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* [[Badass Adorable]]
* [[Badass Adorable]]
* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Cheerful Child]]
* [[Instant Awesome Just Add Ninja]]
* [[Instant Awesome, Just Add Ninja]]
* [[Keet]]
* [[Keet]]
* [[Tagalong Kid]]
* [[Tagalong Kid]]
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* [[Hair of Gold]]
* [[Hair of Gold]]
* [[Parental Abandonment]]: Her parents were killed years before (although the series doesn't say it directly).
* [[Parental Abandonment]]: Her parents were killed years before (although the series doesn't say it directly).
* [[Pimped Out Dress]]: Her main dress.
* [[Pimped-Out Dress]]: Her main dress.
* [[Princess Classic]]
* [[Princess Classic]]
* [[Princesses Prefer Pink]]: In the first series, only a few things she wears don't have some form of pink.
* [[Princesses Prefer Pink]]: In the first series, only a few things she wears don't have some form of pink.
* [[The Smurfette Principle]]
* [[The Smurfette Principle]]
* [[Technical Pacifist]]: Most adverse towards the idea of killing and violance on the team. However, she will use lethal force on the Ro-Beasts.
* [[Technical Pacifist]]: Most adverse towards the idea of killing and violance on the team. However, she will use lethal force on the Ro-Beasts.
* [[True Blue Femininity]]: Her outfits in later series are blue, to match her lion.
* [[True-Blue Femininity]]: Her outfits in later series are blue, to match her lion.
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== ALLIES ==
== ALLIES ==
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* [[Ascended Fanboy]]: He's ''always'' been a fan of Voltron.
* [[Ascended Fanboy]]: He's ''always'' been a fan of Voltron.
* {{spoiler|[[The Corruption]]: Becomes infected with Haggarium while in control of Voltron and swears the other cadets to silence. He uses it to good effect to increase his fighting skills and read the thoughts of the Spider/Wade Robeast in the battle that earned him the Black Lion seat, but it also causes him to become a raging [[Blood Knight]]. The end of season one suggests it may have become a case of [[Comes Great Insanity]]}}.
* {{spoiler|[[The Corruption]]: Becomes infected with Haggarium while in control of Voltron and swears the other cadets to silence. He uses it to good effect to increase his fighting skills and read the thoughts of the Spider/Wade Robeast in the battle that earned him the Black Lion seat, but it also causes him to become a raging [[Blood Knight]]. The end of season one suggests it may have become a case of [[Comes Great Insanity]]}}.
* [[Crouching Moron Hidden Badass]]: Okay, so Daniel is touted as the [[Plucky Comic Relief]] of the cadets, he's always rushing into a fight when even ''he'' knows he shouldn't, and is frequently taken down by bad guys with one hit. Digested all that? Well, here's what this same guy is capable of doing when he quits fooling around: Giving Volton a [[Super Speed]] boost, not to mention taking out an entire space-station of robot-[[Mooks]] with minimal back-up.
* [[Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass]]: Okay, so Daniel is touted as the [[Plucky Comic Relief]] of the cadets, he's always rushing into a fight when even ''he'' knows he shouldn't, and is frequently taken down by bad guys with one hit. Digested all that? Well, here's what this same guy is capable of doing when he quits fooling around: Giving Volton a [[Super Speed]] boost, not to mention taking out an entire space-station of robot-[[Mooks]] with minimal back-up.
* [[I Just Want to Be Special]]
* [[I Just Want to Be Special]]
* [[Jumped At the Call]]
* [[Jumped At the Call]]
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Tropes associated with Larmina:
Tropes associated with Larmina:
* [[Action Girl]]: ''Way'' more gung-ho than her aunt.
* [[Action Girl]]: ''Way'' more gung-ho than her aunt.
* [[Attack Attack Attack]]: Like Daniel, subtlety isn't one of her strong suits.
* [[Attack! Attack! Attack!]]: Like Daniel, subtlety isn't one of her strong suits.
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
* [[Boisterous Bruiser]]
* [[Cute Bruiser]]
* [[Cute Bruiser]]
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* [[Evil Old Folks]]
* [[Evil Old Folks]]
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]
* [[Manipulative Bastard]]
* [[The Reason You Suck Speech]]: He loves these.
* [["The Reason You Suck" Speech]]: He loves these.




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* [[Evil Genius]]
* [[Evil Genius]]
* [[The Dragon]]
* [[The Dragon]]
** {{spoiler|[[Dragon With an Agenda]] --> [[Dragon Ascendant]]: Manipulates Lotor into gathering all the Haggarium in the galazy so he can use it to turn Castle Doom into a giant Robeat. His first act as the [[Big Bad]] to permanently kill Lotor}}.
** {{spoiler|[[Dragon with an Agenda]] --> [[Dragon Ascendant]]: Manipulates Lotor into gathering all the Haggarium in the galazy so he can use it to turn Castle Doom into a giant Robeat. His first act as the [[Big Bad]] to permanently kill Lotor}}.
* [[Mad Scientist]]
* [[Mad Scientist]]
* {{spoiler|[[Man Behind the Man]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Man Behind the Man]]}}
* [[Morally Ambiguous Doctorate]]
* [[Morally-Ambiguous Doctorate]]


== ALLIES ==
== ALLIES ==

Latest revision as of 20:49, 11 August 2014


These are the characters from the original Voltron series.

NOTE: Tropes related to Voltron Force are below.

Team Voltron

Keith

Leader of team Voltron and pilot of the Black Lion.

Tropes associated with Keith:

Lance

Pilot of the Red Lion and second-in-command.

Tropes associated with Lance:

Sven

Pilot of the Blue Lion.

Tropes associated with Sven:

Hunk

Pilot of the Yellow Lion. The Big Guy.

Tropes associated with Hunk:

Pidge

Pilot of the Green Lion. The Kid Hero.

Tropes associated with Pidge:

Princess Allura

Allura is the princess of planet Arus. She becomes pilot of the Blue Lion after Sven is no longer able to do so.

Tropes associated with Allura:

ALLIES

Coran

Coran is Allura's royal advisor, and is in charge of the Castle Control. He also advises the Voltron Force when need be.

Tropes associated with Coran:

Nanny

Nanny is Allura's over-protective... well, nanny. Like Coran, Nanny fusses over Allura's safety and is bent on keeping her away from danger.

Tropes associated with Nanny:

  • The Chick: Even more than Allura.
  • The Medic
  • Out of Focus: She appears in the fewest number of episodes and disappeared almost completely near the end.

The Space Mice

The Space Mice are pastel-colored mice who are Princess Allura's friends. They are often mischievous, but also helpful.

Tropes associated with the Space Mice:

ENEMIES

Prince/King Lotor

Lotor is the son of Zarkon and prince of Planet Doom, he often plots to rule in his place with Princess Allura by his side.

Tropes associated with Lotor:

King Zarkon

King Zarkon of the Planet Doom, was originaly the main villain of Voltron.

Tropes associated with Zarkon:

Haggar

The witch is the one responsible for creating all of the Robeasts Zarkon uses. She is notorious for using her dark magic to cast hypnotizing spells over people. Haggar has a pet cat named Cova.

Tropes associated with Haggar:

Voltron Force

Daniel

Daniel is one of three new cadets for the Voltron Force. Of Asian descent, he and Vince were once cadets for the Galaxy Alliance until they became the "cadets".

Tropes associated with Daniel:

  • Ascended Fanboy: He's always been a fan of Voltron.
  • The Corruption: Becomes infected with Haggarium while in control of Voltron and swears the other cadets to silence. He uses it to good effect to increase his fighting skills and read the thoughts of the Spider/Wade Robeast in the battle that earned him the Black Lion seat, but it also causes him to become a raging Blood Knight. The end of season one suggests it may have become a case of Comes Great Insanity.
  • Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass: Okay, so Daniel is touted as the Plucky Comic Relief of the cadets, he's always rushing into a fight when even he knows he shouldn't, and is frequently taken down by bad guys with one hit. Digested all that? Well, here's what this same guy is capable of doing when he quits fooling around: Giving Volton a Super Speed boost, not to mention taking out an entire space-station of robot-Mooks with minimal back-up.
  • I Just Want to Be Special
  • Jumped At the Call
  • Rookie Red Ranger: Gain the role of Black Lion pilot after Keith retires. He loses the position after his inability to work with the others nearly costs them the battle against Maahox. Despite this Keith still believes he will earn the right to lead the team again
  • Super Speed: Thanks to his Voltcom, he can now run super fast.
  • Vitriolic Best Buds: With Vince.

Vince

Vince is one of three new cadets for the Voltron Force. He and Daniel were once cadets for the Galaxy Alliance until recruited by the Voltron Force.

Tropes associated with Vince:

  • Adorkable
  • Beware the Nice Ones
  • Mind Over Manners: He and Daniel develop a mind-link, where they can both hear each others current thoughts. It take them a while to lay out a set of ground rules to avoid confusion in the future.
  • Mysterious Past: He has some kind of power that links him to Voltron, the reason why is currently unknown. Vince's power acts as a "Key" in enabling Voltron to reconfigure each lion to form the main body and give it new powers.
  • Vitriolic Best Buds: With Daniel.

Larmina

Larmina is one of three new cadets for the Voltron Force. She is Allura's niece.

Tropes associated with Larmina:

ENEMIES

Sky Marshall Wade

Wade is a dangerous, corrupt official. Originally a Galaxy Alliance cadet, Wade tried to become a Voltron pilot, but he was rejected because the Black Lion found him unworthy.

Tropes associated with Wade:


Maahox

A scientist with knowledge of the occult and genetic manipulation before being sent into exile. Maahox revivied Lotor, and became his right hand man.

Tropes associated with Maahox:

ALLIES

Manset

Manset is an alien smuggler and friend of Keith's.

Tropes associated with Manset:

Voltron

Voltron is a giant sentient robot composed of five robot lions (Black, Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow) joined together.

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