Kiani
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Aspen MLT (2003–present) |
| First appearance | Michael Turner Presents: Aspen #2 (2004) |
| Created by | Michael Turner and Talent Caldwell. |
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| Team affiliations | The Blue |
| Notable aliases | N/A |
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Kiani is a supporting character of Fathom, a comic book series created by Michael Turner Kiani has appeared in Fathom: Dawn of War, Fathom Volume 2 and 3, and has also appeared in her own series, Fathom Kiani.
Kiani's childhood was largely defined by her parents' death during the destruction of Marielle, an underwater city of the Blue. At a young age, she was taken as an apprentice by the enigmatic Casque. Casque and Cannon Hawke educated and trained her, and she eventually joined the Security Force of the Blue council. They also tried to show her that her hatred towards Humanity is misplaced, but failed in that regard. This hardened her attitude and causes her to be quite headstrong. However, she continues her work with the Security Force and is a respected warrior.
Kiani's destiny changes as Casque and some trainees are caught and abducted by order of Admiral Maylander, while they were training on Shepherd's Field. As she hears of the abductions, she is devastated and allies herself with Marquesis, a member of the Blue council, and his group of commandos. Together, they storm a secret American Navy base where Casque and the others are being held.
The group finds out that scientists have been conducting several experiments on their Blue captives, trying to analyze their strengths and their weaknesses. They manage to rescue Casque and many other captives. Kiani also discovers that Marquesis has gone rogue and has been cutting deals with Admiral Maylander. He really wanted Casque for his own purposes. She eventually follows him to his base and they fight a deadly duel.
As Kiani is slowly dying, Casque emerges and used his extraordinary powers to save her. He then reveals that he was in fact a Black, an underwater race living at the very bottom of the oceans. He leaves Kiani and rejoins his brethren, leaving her alone, robbed of her parental figure.
Loneliness is a major theme in Kiani's life. She has been clinging onto Casque since her parents' death (but later revealed that they're alive). Without this figure, she often loses herself in sadness and anger, and has no one left to turn to, save her comrades Brande, Siphon, and Cannon.
Issue 7 of Fathom: volume 2, reveals that Kiani is an Elite Blue. This means that she has not only the ability to live underwater, but the ability to manipulate water at her will. Her powers were most likely triggered by an electric shock given to her by one of the Tigersharks, Admiral Maylander's elite force. It is unknown where Kiani's new abilities will take her.
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