Olkari

**Olkari** are a species of alien race native to planet Olkarion. Their king, Lubos, is thought to be kept prisoner by the Galra Empire until his alliance with the Empire is exposed by Team Voltron. They are currently led by Ryner.

## Biology

Olkari are humanoid bipedal aliens that are vaguely insect-like in appearance. They appear furless and tend to be pale yellow or gray in color with lighter circles around their red or brown eyes. Each individual has an appendage situated over their eyes, and may have another pair of similar appendages at the base of their neck. These are colored the same as their scalp, a "crown" of darker gray that covers the entire top of their head down to the middle of their face, where Olkari have no apparent nose. The crown curves into a point at the top of each Olkari's head. Olkari can have four or five fingers on each hand.

## Society

Olkari society is that of a kingdom ruled by a single individual and concentrated massive shape-changing cities. The Olkari people are renowned for their extraordinary engineering skills, which are so advanced that it appears to be magic. Individuals are capable of manipulating both solid metal as well as biological materials like wood and plant life with a simple touch.

Originally a more technologically-oriented and peaceful race, those that escaped being enslaved by the Galra Empire retreated to the planet's forests and over time adapted their skills to working with materials from the natural world instead. The rebels now function as a militia skilled with spears and bows; their inherent engineering abilities allows the rebels to transform organic matter into such amazing creations as large transportation pods made of wood, distress signals coded into spores sent into space, or arrows that can ground a spacecraft.

Once liberated, the Olkari return to their cities and thrive as a highly technologically advanced race, harboring the base of operations for the Voltron Coalition.

## La-Sai

**La-Sai** is a resident of Planet Olkarion. He is one of the Olkari enslaved by the Olkarion Commander and unwillingly serving King Lubos, the Olkari king who betrayed his own people to save his own skin and live comfortably behind the scenes. The betrayal is uncovered by Team Voltron and La-Sai assists in taking King Lubos to Ryner and the Olkari rebels for the truth to be revealed.

Appearance(s)| * Greening the Cube

Trivia| * N/A

## Lubos

**King Lubos** is the king of Planet Olkarion. He appears to have been taken captive by the Olkarion Commander, but in truth, King Lubos betrayed his people: by allowing them to be enslaved and think any rebellion would further endanger the king's life, the Olkari are forced to make a destructive superweapon for the commander to impress Zarkon. Lubos in return could live comfortably behind the scenes. The betrayal is uncovered by Team Voltron, and King Lubos is taken to RynerAfter the superweapon is destroyed by Team Voltron, Ryner replaces Lubos as leader of the Olkari.

Appearance(s)| * Greening the Cube

Trivia| * King Lubos is voiced by Fred Tatasciore.

## Ryner

**Ryner** is an alien resident of Olkarion and leader of the Olkari rebels seeking to free their imprisoned king Lubos from the Olkarion Commander who has overtaken their planet. She is assisted by Team Voltron when they discover the rebels' distress signal in spores floating in space. After Lubos is proven a traitor and Team Voltron frees Olkarion, Ryner pledges her support in the fight against the Galra Empire. She and her people later assist in building a massive teludav for the plan to defeat Zarkon.

Appearance(s)| * Greening the Cube

Trivia| * Read more on Ryner.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 **Season Two**: Episode 4, "Greening the Cube"

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