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Shiro (Clone)

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"Shiro" is one of many clones of Shiro created by Haggar and the Galra Empire as part of Operation Kuron. He is the only known clone activated to infiltrate Team Voltron after Shiro mysteriously disappears following the team's initial defeat of Zarkon. While feeling that something is off, he never seems aware that he is a clone, even after Haggar turns him fully against Team Voltron and he battles with Keith. Once defeated, Allura transfers Shiro's essence from the Black Lion into the clone's body, restoring Shiro's physical existence.

Appearance[]

When not on mission, Shiro clone's casual outfits is much similar to original Shiro's except his vest being black and gray and the sleeves of his turtleneck being cropped up to elbows.

Personality[]

Personality-wise, Shiro clone behaved so much like the original that none of his friends, not even Keith, were able to tell the difference between the two. In fact, the Shiro clone believed that he was the real Shiro to begin with. However, upon being controlled by Haggar, Shiro clone displayed brutal and perverse personality, taunting Keith as he tried to kill him.

Abilities[]

Equipment[]

Apart from piloting the Black Lion, Shiro clone utilizes this equipment:

GE
Bayard
 Form unknown. While in his possession, he has yet to use it for combat.
Paladin Armor
 Armor that allows for safe travel in space; it contains a highly advanced computer system, communication system, a laser gun, a grappling hook and tether, holographic capabilities, an energy shield for defense, breathable air, and a jetpack for brief sustained flight.[3]
Prosthetic Arm
 Like Shiro's prosthesis, its advanced technology from the Galra Empire amplifies his strength and generates extremely powerful purple energy in his hand that he can use to cut through and melt most metal.[4] This arm can be hacked from completely external sources.[5] This clone's upgraded prosthesis can generate an energy sword and transform into a bestial, jagged-armored laser blaster. Said energy weapon's firing strength is comparable to that of Galra Ion Cannon weapons tech.[1]

Skill Set[]

Piloting[]

Other Abilities[]

Trivia[]

  • Kuron is a loan-word from English in Japanese that means "clone". It also resembles the Japanese word kuro (黒), meaning "black", which contrasts the shiro in Shirogane meaning "white".
    • The clone has largely been dubbed "Kuron" by the fanbase.
  • According to Joaquim Dos Santos and Lauren Montgomery, the clone believed himself to be the real Shiro up until Haggar took control; as such, Shiro retains all the memories of his clone after they fuse, and the clone essentially becomes a part of his consciousness with no issues.[6]
  • Joaquim Dos Santos confirmed that the prosthetic arm is the impetus of Haggar's control over the clone.[7] Lauren Montgomery adds that Haggar probably went through a few bugged clones before she found one suitable.[7]
  • Josh Keaton wanted all versions of Shiro to sound different.[8] For the clone, he wanted his voice to reflect that the clone is more aggressive and not as patient, contrasting the original Shiro sounding softer and more patient.
  • In order to reveal his video log, the Voltron twitter account created a mystery over several days:
    • First they posted the word "Kuron" in binary code, then deleted the tweet.[9]
    • Afterward, a clip from Season 6 was posted with a hidden QR code.[10] The code sent viewers to an image of a puzzle whose solution entailed taking certain letters of certain episode titles: Crystal Venom, Begin the Blitz, Omega Shield = "vt [-] s".[11]
    • Next, Josh Keaton posted a video for National Sugar Cookie Day with sugar cookies that all had "471" written on them.[12]
    • Finally, another clip from Season 6 was posted with the string of letters "wfjc" hidden in it.[13]
    • The total combination of all alphanumerical characters was the YouTube URL for the clone's video log: Vt-S471wfJc.

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Season Six: Episode 5, "The Black Paladins"
  2. ↑ Guidebook: "The Paladin's Handbook"
  3. ↑ Paladin Article
  4. ↑ Season One: Episode 10, "Collection and Extraction"
  5. ↑ Comic: Vol. 1 Issue #4
  6. ↑ Hypable: "‘Voltron’ EPs discuss Keith’s growth, love, Shiro’s autonomy, and shifting dynamics", June 2018
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 AfterBuzzTV: "Voltron: Legendary Defender Season 6 Episodes 3 & 4 Review with Lauren Montgomery & Joaquim Dos Santos", June 2018
  8. ↑ AfterBuzzTV: "Voltron: Season 6 Episodes 5 & 6 Review & Reaction with Josh Keaton and Bex Taylor-Klaus", June 2018
  9. ↑ Voltron Twitter: Kuron in binary code.
  10. ↑ Voltron Twitter: "The Paladins embarked on an epic quest playing Monsters & Mana."
  11. ↑ Voltron Puzzle
  12. ↑ Josh Keaton's Twitter: National Sugar Cookie Day
  13. ↑ Voltron Twitter: "Keith makes a startling discovery."

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