Kyle Reese is a fictional character from the Terminator franchise, created by James Cameron. He is portrayed as a soldier from the post-apocalyptic future, specifically the year 2029, where machines have taken over the world. His primary mission is to protect Sarah Connor, the mother of the future leader of the human resistance, John Connor. In the original 1984 film, The Terminator, Kyle is sent back in time to 1984 to prevent a killer robot from eliminating Sarah. He is depicted as brave and resourceful, willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good. His character embodies themes of love, duty, and the fight against oppressive forces.