L.I.A.

L.I.A. or Living Intelligence Android, is an advanced robot built by the Union for battle and security purposes. An entire army of L.I.A.s was created for the Union's initial takeover of the Kingdom of Earth. These androids can only be controlled by people wearing special earpieces on top of each L.I.A. being programmed to obey the voices of those who wear these earpieces. One cannot work without the other.

The First Generation Model
The first L.I.A. ever created is referred to as the First Generation Model. When she turned on Octavia Hillgarth and began protecting Gun Lambton, it was assumed she had malfunctioned. However, this was disproven in episode 9 when Val Winthrop reveals to Gun he used a cloaking device and programmed L.I.A. to protect and defend him at all costs.

This L.I.A. makes appearances throughout the first half of the series rescuing Gun from dangerous circumstances. She is eventually able to infiltrate his dorm room at Acland Academy and explains how she is programmed to protect him. Gun keeps her close by his side from then on.

Personality and Characteristics
L.I.A. is an android. However, there are times when a personality is evident. She has a tendency to recite her programming over and over. She is blunt and firm with sticking to her programming. She is curious at times.

As the series progresses, the first generation model begins to have more in depth conversations especially with Gun Lambton that show a certain degree of understanding for humans.

Trivia

 * Although L.I.A.'s outfit appears to be one piece, it is made of two separate pieces carefully blended together.
 * The bangs of the character doll used for L.I.A. were hot glued to keep them closer together and more flat against the forehead.
 * Her hair was boiled various times as well as wet with cold water to more closely produce the straight look originally envisioned.