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Kidagakash ‘Kida’ Nedakh
Atlantis: The Lost Empire is a 2001 animated fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation. Set in the early 1900’s, it tells the tale of an archaeo-linguist named Milo Thatch who ends up in the employ of an eccentric millionaire who is launching an expedition to discover the lost city of Atlantis. Desperate to see Atlantis for himself, Thatch agrees to join the ill-fated crew of the Ulysseus.
A mechanical beast of Atlantean design guards the entrance to the empire. It destroys the Ulysseus and most aboard perish. Thatch and a handful of survivors find refuge in an underwater cavern where they meet Kidagakash ‘Kida’ Nedakh the warrior princess of Atlantis (voiced by Actress Cree Summer).
Thatch’s studies of ancient linguistics enables he and Kida to communicate. The two form a quick bond and end up having to fend off an army of surface-world mercenaries who have been sent down to plunder Atlantis of its riches. The giant crystal that acts as the ‘Heart of Atlantis’ senses the danger these surface-men pose and reactively merges with Kida. Having become one with the crystal, Kida is able to awaken stone guardians that ultimately save Atlantis and repel the invaders.
The crystal reverts Kida back to her human form and she becomes the new queen of Atlantis. She and Thatch have fallen in love and he chooses to stay behind and serve at her side as her mate.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire is fantastic. A highly, highly recommended watch.
