Colt (コルト, Koruto) used to serve the Chimera Ant Queen as one of the Chimera Ant Squadron Leader, but after the Queen's death and the birth of the King, Colt leaves the nest in favor of raising the last of the Queen's offspring. Initailly a human, Colt lived as a child named Kurt.
Appearance
Colt has angel-like wings on his back and chimera ant claws for feet, which resemble bird-like talons. His facial features and hair resemble a human's, more so than the other male Chimera Ants, albeit his mouth resembles a beak. Colt has a muscular build around his abdomen and torso, while his arms and legs are segmented, much like any other Chimera Ant.
Background
Kurt and his sister, Reina, getting attacked
Colt's loyalty and desire to protect is a trait inherited from the first human eaten by the Queen, a young boy named Kurt trying to protect his sister Reina (Spanish word for "Queen"). Colt was partly born of the boy's genetic material, and had residual memories of Reina, even mentioning her name without realizing it.[1]
Plot
Chimera Ant arc
Colt surrenders to Knov and Morel
Colt was the first Chimera Ant that was born after the Queen was able to eat a human. Throughout his appearances, Colt projects a very strict and formal attitude. Colt is seen pressurizing other squadron leaders into becoming better organized, and is also seen monitoring the work of the others. He is extremely devoted both to the Queen and his work, and was the only Squadron Leader that always gave all the humans he killed to the Queen as food.[2]
Colt, along with squad leader Peggy, inspect the corpses of chimera ant officers and deduce the existence of humans who posese unusual means of attack. The two suad leaders decide to investigate the matter further in order to learn how to overcome the human's seemingly invisible attacks. Realising that next generation chimera ants posses human traits, Colt theorises that chimera ants posses Nen and that they would eventually learn how to harness it. Subsequently, Peggy deduces that humans with Nen powers would likely attempt to kill the Queen, a thought which enrages Colt, causing him to have a Freudian slip by mentioning the name "Reina". After calming down, Colt is left wondering as to why he called out that name.
During an expedition, Rammot, one of Colt's subordinates, attack's the hunter's Gon and Killua, who are researching the appearance of chimera ants in NGL. Rammont is mortally injured, having been severely beaten and electracuted, but is saved at the last minute by Colt, who flew down and carried him off. While in seclusion, Colt tells Rammot that he may kill the humans who hurt his so long as he leaves them for the Queen. He then yells at Rammot for his insubordination, telling him not to eat human beings. Rammot reveals to his squadron leader that all the other squads constantly skim humans for themselves to eat and that their squadron leader's encourage this behaviour. Outraged, Colt discusses the matter with fellow squad leaders, Hagya and Cheetu. Both Hagya admits to eating humans and hunting them for sport, while Cheetu claims that as long as his squad brings in a sutable amount of food for the Queen, his officers can kill as mant humans as they like. Colt informs his fellow squad leaders of the existence of humans with special qualities, i.e. Nen users, and that such prey should only be served to the Queen. Hagya lies to Colt about saving the special prey for the Queen, but in truth hunts decides to hunt it down for himself and his closest subjects.
When the Queen was grievously injured as a result of the King's birth, Colt was the Ant that decided to surrender.[3] He contacted the Hunters in order to secure medical attention for her[4] and even offered his own organs to save her life[5].
After the Queen's death he cursed his inability to protect her and Reina, but soon
Colt raising the Young Chimera Ant
noticed a tiny infant, no larger than a finger, among the Queen's remains and vowed to protect and raise it. Following this emotional scene, a tearful Morel declared he himself would protect Colt and his ward from harm if they could learn not to eat humans.[6]
13th Hunter Chairman Election arc
After the events of East Gorteau, Colt is seen talking to Morel on the phone giving an update on the young Chimera ant and finds it strange that she demands to be called Kite. Morel is shocked as well.
Anime and Manga Differences
- In the 2011 version, it was confirmed that he was the first Chimera Ant to be born by the Queen having human traits. In the manga, it was never stated and Colt is first seen leading his squad on a food-gathering attack on a human farming settlement.
References
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