Ep 12. Legendary Defender
- June 10, 2016
In Voltron season 1 episode 12, titled "Legendary Defender," the paladins of Voltron continue their mission to defeat Zarkon and his empire, but they face a new challenge when they discover a powerful weapon called the Teludav. This ancient artefact possesses the ability to create wormholes, which could help the team travel to other galaxies.
As the team investigates the Teludav's potential, they also face internal conflicts. Keith, the leader of the group, is struggling with his newfound Galra roots and is uncertain about his role in the team. Meanwhile, Shiro, the former leader and mentor to Keith, faces his own personal demons as he confronts his traumatic experience as a captive of the Galra.
Despite these challenges, the team manages to locate the Teludav's hiding place, but they are soon ambushed by Zarkon's forces. In a thrilling battle, the team must work together to fend off their attackers and escape with the Teludav.
The tension between Keith and Shiro also reaches a breaking point as they clash over their differing opinions on how best to use the Teludav. This leads to a dramatic showdown between the two, which ultimately helps them understand and empathize with each other's struggles.
As the episode comes to a close, the team regroups and decides to use the Teludav to travel to another galaxy where they hope to find a new ally in their fight against Zarkon. With their newfound weapon and a stronger bond between its members, the Paladins are one step closer to achieving their goal of defeating the Galra Empire and saving the universe.