Kira Carson (Legendary Defender)

*(**DISCLAIMER: This character is property of @keylimekira and all rights to this character go to her.)***

**Kira Carson** is a half Altean, half human fighter pilot, and eventual White Paladin (pilot of the White Lion). She is also known as Lance McClain's eventual girlfriend.

## Appearance

Kira is a pale female, standing at average height with bright green eyes and brown hair. She has messy bangs and typically wears a high ponytail.

When Kira's Altean side is activated, light purple Altean marks appear under her eyes.

Kira's casual clothing consists of a black jacket, white t-shirt, and jeans.

When Kira first becomes a part of Voltron, she sports a traditional Altean suit much like Allura's but with light purple accents. After becoming the White Paladin, she wears paladin armor similar to the others, but the main color being black with bright white accents.

## Personality

Kira is confident, sometimes even coming off as cocky. She is smart and skilled, but tends to let her stubbornness get a hold of her. When she cares about someone, she wont hesitate to do anything for them, and is incredibly loyal.

After becoming the pilot of the White Lion, Kira is taken over by the evil curse and her demeanor changes. She becomes angrier and ruder to the people she loves most, and her loyal side it replaced by a corrupt and evil mindset.

## Abilities

### Equipment

* **Bayard:** Like all paladins, Kira receives a bayard. Her bayard transforms into dagger, which she uses by throwing at her target or stabbing them.
* **Paladin Armor:** Similar to the other paladin's armor, Kira's allows safe travel throughout space by containing advanced computer and communication systems, a laser gun, grappling hook, holographic capabilities, an energy shield, and a jetpack for brief flight.

### Skill Set

* **Aim:** Kira has a prefect aim, making her throwing dagger the perfect weapon for her to use.
* **Enhanced Strength and Agility:** When becoming the White Paladin, Kira's mind is taken over by the curse that comes with being the pilot of the White Lion. Besides turning her evil, it makes her stronger and more agile.

### Piloting

Kira was an exceptional pilot, but always came second to Keith. She learned to pilot her lion much like the others; through her connection with the mechanical creature.

## Relationships

### Towards Lance

Kira and Lance became friends at the Garrison after bonding over their shared sense of humor. Throughout their friendship, they'd jokingly flirt and make fun of each other. Kira had always liked Lance, but she had always hidden the feeling. Lance and Kira's relationship helps her defeat the White Lions powers and save the universe.

### Towards Keith

Kira and Keith knew each other in their early years at the Garrison. When Keith drops out without a word, Kira is hurt and eventually becomes angry at Keith. When they're reunited, their former friendship is turned into a scornful hatred for each other. But, they are eventually able to work things out and learn the side of the story they never got to know. Whenever Kira became scared or worried about something, she found that Keith was actually a very good listener and was able to cheer her up. They would also often joke with each other about Lance.

### Towards Hunk

Kira saved Hunk from some Garrison bullies and befriended him. Hunk, Lance, and Kira soon became close and did basically everything together. Hunk and Kira also bonded over their shared love for food.

### Towards Pidge

Pidge and Kira became friends at the Garrison. Pidge taught Kira a lot about computers and technology and Kira helped Pidge with fighting and combat skills. They also confided their deepest secrets in each other. When Pidge told Kira about her family, Kira confided in her about her sad home life. Both girls helped one another overcome their grief.

### Towards Shiro

Kira thought of Shiro as the "Space Dad" like all the other paladins. She came to him whenever she needed help in something, or when having to making a difficult decision.

## Trivia

* Kira's favorite color is purple.
* Despite loving food, Kira cannot cook. At all.
* Kira's favorite food is key lime pie and her favorite drink is strawberry juice.
* Kira's loves fifties music.
* When Kira lived on Earth her dream was to become a singer.
* Kira and Lance's official ship name is Kirance, but some other versions are Lanra, Laira, and Kance.
* Keith was Kira's first best friend.