Colt (コルト, Koruto) is a Chimera Ant Squadron Leader. His name when he was a human was Kurt.
Appearance
Colt has angel-like wings on his back and bird-like claws for feet. His facial features and hair resemble a human's, more so than the other male Chimera Ants.
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] 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 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]
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
Template:Nav/Squadron Leaders