Lance (Voltron) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lance |
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| Voltron character | |
| First appearance | Voltron: Defender of the Universe |
| Voiced by | Michael Bell (1984) Andrew Francis (2011) Jeremy Shada (2016) |
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| Nickname(s) | Sharpshooter The Tailor |
| Species | Human |
| Occupation | Paladin |
| Title | The Blue Paladin of Voltron (Former) The Red Paladin of Voltron (Current) |
| Nationality | Cuban |
Lance is a brave fictional character from the exciting Voltron universe. He is a key member of the Voltron Force, a team of heroes who pilot giant robot lions to form the mighty Voltron. Lance first appeared in the classic TV show Voltron.
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Lance's Adventures in Voltron: Defender of the Universe
In the original Voltron: Defender of the Universe series, Lance was part of a special exploration team. This team, led by Keith, was exploring space when they were captured. They were taken by the forces of Planet Doom, a dangerous enemy.
After a daring escape from Planet Doom, Lance and his friends found their way to the amazing Castle of Lions. This castle was on Planet Arus. There, they met Princess Allura and her advisor, Coran. It was then that they were chosen to become the legendary Voltron Force! Lance became the pilot of the Blue Lion.
Lance in Voltron Force
In the series Voltron Force, Lance takes on a new role. He works as a flight instructor at the Galaxy Garrison flight Academy. He helps train new pilots.
Lance also plays a big part in getting the Lion keys back. He works with Daniel and Vince to get these important keys from Sky Marshall Wade. Lance is a skilled fighter. His special weapons include powerful heat fists and two pistols.
Lance's Journey in Voltron: Legendary Defender
In the popular series Voltron: Legendary Defender, Lance is shown to be of Cuban descent. This version of Lance grows a lot throughout the show. He starts as a confident, sometimes goofy, pilot. But he matures into a truly strong and reliable hero.
Many fans enjoy watching Lance's character develop. He learns to be a leader and a loyal friend. Joaquim Dos Santos, one of the creators of the show, has even said that Lance is his favorite character!
Lance in the Comics
In the 2011 comic books by Devil's Due, Lance is known by his full name: Lance Charles McClain. The comic book version of Lance is 24 years old. He was known for being a bit wild when he was younger. He loved daredevil stunts and racing cars.
Lance's life changed when he won free flying lessons. He quickly showed a natural talent for flying. At 18, he joined the navy because he loved flying so much. However, his daring nature sometimes got him into trouble. He was given a chance to join a special team. This team's mission was to find the legendary robot Voltron on the distant planet Arus. In the comics, Lance often exclaims, "holy cats!" or "ho-leeee cats!" when he is surprised.
