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Those who build the Second Guardian ...

... had come from a pocket of Alteans and other races that had dissented with the idea that there was only ONE Voltron. They had viewed the idea that there needed to be more protectors, although the reasons varied from person to person. Some wanted an army, some wanted one per planet, or perhaps one per region. Others were concerned that if something happened to King Alfor, that the next person in charge of the team wouldn’t be so kind or trusting. A few distrusted the technology and thought that maybe a second Voltron or a third would create a system of counter-balances so that one Voltron could ‘control’ or destroy one that became uncontrollable.

Backstory for Parlex [EDIT: 7/15/18: Sorry for the massive updates. This was the first draft. The second draft has been posted. I’ll consolidate the info and put it into a better format this coming month. Some of the info may have changed because 2-3 season passed since I wrote this]

Loosely based on Seasons 1-2 of Voltron: Legendary Defender.

Even before Zarkon’s betrayal an undercurrent of questions bordering on dissent had risen. A handful of Altaens close to the construction of Voltron, later called the First or Original Guardian, had pressed Alfor to not relegate their hoped and defense on a solitary protector.

The materials, planning, and time that went into the construction of the lions created it’s own limit to the potential quantity of duplicate Defenders. Yet, certainly three or four would be better suited than one with which to bring peace to the galaxy. The dissenters slowly drew together. They hadn’t the passion to openly defy King Alfor by appearing before him or to seek to rally their fellows to demand that King Alfor change his goals. So when Zarkon’s betrayal hit like a sea storm that raged suddenly and so high that it threatened to engulf the moon in the sky, they were poorly prepared to do much of anything. Scrambling as best they could the threw together the framework of a plan while clutching the desperate hope that Altea would stand against Zarkon and emerge from the chaos alive no matter how difficult the fight.

Several engineers and a handful of others that had the resources, seized the original designs of the lions from the databanks. They took a copy of every file relating to Voltron that they could. Then as quickly as possible after their theft, they gathred the others and even additional families unfamiliar with the plan to build more Defenders simply because no Altaen would refuse to help their brethren flee from the fight.

Altea fell by the time the dissenters, now survivers, managed to gather together in a temporary haven. Those that hadn’t been aware of the original plan, were made aware. Most, full of anger and grief supported the idea of striking back.

Over the next few years the survivors struggled to hide from Zarkon. Some split off to go their own path, but the purpose remained strong. From planet to planet they traveled trying to stay one step ahead of the growing Galra Empire. Cracks grew in the base of their foundation of resolve. It seemed impossible to establish a home, or any place to that would even support a facility. But they hadn’t the people or the experience to truly make this dream a reality.

In a desperate gamble a group not more than two dozen infiltrated the Galra army. Inside the war machine they fervently worked to find solutions. The brave infiltrators were sporadically found and executed, or fled to avoid death or worse, betraying their own people.

Yet, their sacrifices and effort found a solution to their plight. Instead of staying outside the enemy territory they moved into it. There were bases or way stations, some populated by aliens subjugated through Zarkon’s conquests, that provided the facilities with which to construct the lions.

It was luck or perhaps fate that allowed them to secure a home with the aid of aliens more than willing to throw off the yoke of their oppressors. It was an ugly fight but the Alteans with their new allies were victorious.

More years passed as the new colony fought to keep its autonomy. In order to do so it kept up a mock facade of loyalty. It wasn’t pleasant as resources they wanted and needed to keep had to be relinquished to the Empire to maintain the illusion. In secrecy the foundary was established and the construction of the second Guardian started.

// This is what the Photomanip of Parlex is looking like so far. The original photo is on the right. I’ve already used about 10 - 14 elements from different photos. We’re not talking large pieces aside from the pony tails, but small segments of hair, clothing, skin, and textures.

@lone-red-lion

This was inspired by seeing more awesome Keith art.

While Parlex thinks that Keith’s skin reminds him of the color of tree bark, his ears are small and funny looking. He doesn’t have a lot of markings compared to some species. He also doesn’t look like a warrior because he’s so stringy and short. Though, he’s seen short species before, Parlex is simply used to Galra being the species considered the strongest and most powerful. Therefore he compares other species to Galra when trying to determine if they are strong or powerful.

Plus, Keith’s skin looks too soft compared to something like the Balmerans or another species whose skin would be suited for harsher, brutal climates.

//OOC//

My Voltron OC  - Parlex [lonepaladin-violet side-blog] , using the avatar generator -  http://www.icongenerators.net/pixelavatar.html

Detail notes (no need to read this): His skin is paler than this by a little, but they didn’t have that color choice. There were no options for the lighter colored stripes on his face too. Plus there was no middle part for his hair, but the braided pony tails worked perfectly for something he’d do.

Twin ponytails are not feminine in his book. That’s something humans think.

// Okay I’m taking ALL of the asks and answering them five at a time in posts

6: Does your OC have any supernatural powers?

No, but he has some cybernetic enhancements

7: Is your OC in a relationship?

No. He does have a platonic crush on Cobalt’s Paladin, but it’s not sexual in nature.

8: What are some of your OCs strengths?

He is fierce and agile. He has a great connection with his lion. In fact, the cybernetic eye was to allow for data transfer between his lion and himself. So, this way they can have more complex communications between each other.

Parlex values intelligence and knowledge.

He’s a bit of a dreamer, but it’s what gives him his spirit and drive.

He’s the force of determination and energy behind the activity of the Second Guardian’s lions. Without his, Violet’s, and Cobalt’s determination, the current paladins might have chosen to simply go into cryosleep to await the return of Voltron rather than being active during the original Guardian’s absense.

9: What are some of your OCs weaknesses?

He doesn’t have great experience interacting with people. He often doesn’t know what to say, or especially when to shut up. He’s either quite, or he comes across as snotty, or arrogant. Sometimes he’s civil, but then he’s never quite comfortable around people.

He hates crowds. Parlex has a great deal of anxiety and some insecurity. He’s the fifth paladin of Violet. He feels like he has a lot to live up to.

Parlex is a little timid and recalcitrant when it comes to making big decisions. He can’t stand being responsible for anything major when taking action against Zarkon. He has a lot of anxiety.

He hates guns. He sucks at them. Violet’s weapons are okay, but him, and a gun? Nope.

He’s a little shit and insults people at times. He thinks anyone who’s not keeping up with him might be stupid. He doesn’t like having to ‘slow down’ or to explain things. He just wants to DO things.

He is temperamental, like Violet. He’ll yell when he gets angry.

10: What is your OCs favorite outfit?

Secretly, he adores denim jeans, although Terran denim is scratchy. Luxian denim is better, but it’s usually green, which he hates. He ends up dying it, but he only has one pair of jeans. He loves wearing a long girly tunic over his a pair of his jeans for chillin’ with his lion.

He does like the way the Blade of Marmora dress. He’s seen a few in their ‘secret’ attire.