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Toa Inika

Bionicle character
Tahu
Gender Male
Color Red
Element Fire
Weapons Original: Fire Sword, Magma Blades, Rotating Fire Blades, Nynrah Ghostblaster (all formerly), Adaptive Fire Sword, Golden Armor
Reboot: Fire Blades, Golden Blades (all formerly), Elemental Fire Blades
Kanohi Original: Hau, Great Mask of Shielding
Reboot: Mask of Fire, Golden Mask of Fire, Unity Mask of Fire(all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Fire
Allies Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga, Order of Mata Nui, Mata Nui, Glatorian, Agori
Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures
Enemies Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Skakdi, Skrall
Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta
Voiced By Scott McNeil (Mask of Light)
Nolan Balzer (The Journey to One)
Bionicle character
Lewa
Gender Male
Color Green
Element Air (original)/Jungle (reboot)
Weapons Original: Axe, Air Katanas (both formerly), Air Saber and Midak Skyblaster
Reboot: Battle Axes (formerly), Razor Crystal Blades
Kanohi Original: Miru Nuva, Great Mask of Levitation
Reboot: Mask of Jungle, Golden Mask of Jungle, Unity Mask of Jungle(all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Jungle
Allies Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga
Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures
Enemies Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Piraka
Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta
Voiced By Dale Wilson (Mask of Light)
Geoff Hughes (The Journey to One)
Bionicle character
Gali
Gender Female
Color Blue
Element Water
Weapons Original: Hooks, Aqua Axes (both formerly), Nynrah Ghost Blaster (with sniper scope)
Reboot: Elemental Trident, Power Harpoon, Shark Fins (all formerly), Elemental Water Spear
Kanohi Original: Kaukau Nuva, Great Mask of Water Breathing
Reboot: Mask of Water, Golden Mask of Water, Unity Mask of Water(all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Water
Allies Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga
Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures
Enemies Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Piraka
Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta
Voiced By Kathleen Barr (Mask of Light)
Jacqui Fox (The Journey to One)
Bionicle character
Kopaka
Gender Male
Color White
Element Ice
Weapons Original: Ice Sword, Ice Shield (both formerly), Midak Skyblaster and Blizzard Blade (with laser sight)
Reboot: Frost Shield, Ice Spear (all formerly), Elemental Ice Blade, Elemental Ice Blaster
Kanohi Original: Akaku Nuva, Great Mask of X-Ray Vision
Reboot: Mask of Ice, Golden Mask of Ice, Unity Mask of Ice (all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Ice
Allies Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga
Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures
Enemies Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Piraka
Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta
Voiced By Michael Dobson (Mask of Light)
Corny Rempel (The Journey to One)
Bionicle character
Pohatu
Gender Male
Color Brown (formerly), Orange
Element Stone
Weapons Original: Climbing Claws, Feet Additions (both formerly), Twin Propellers, Midak Skyblaster
Reboot: Stormerangs, dagger (all formerly), Crystal Flail
Kanohi Original: Kakama Nuva, Great Mask of Speed
Reboot: Mask of Stone, Golden Mask of Stone, Unity Mask of Stone (all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Stone
Allies Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga
Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures
Enemies Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Piraka
Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta
Voiced By Trevor Devall (Mask of Light)
Paolo Bryant (The Journey to One)
Bionicle character
Onua
Gender Male
Color Black
Element Earth
Weapons Original: Claws, Quake Breakers (both formerly), Multi-Resistance Shield & Ghost Blaster (with laser sight)
Reboot: Earthquake Hammer (formerly), Blazing Crystal Hammer
Kanohi Original: Pakari Nuva, the Mask of Strength
Reboot: Mask of Earth, Golden Mask of Earth, Unity Mask of Earth (all formerly), Golden Unity Mask of Earth
Allies Original: Toa, Matoran, Turaga
Reboot: Protectors, Ekimu, Elemental Creatures
Enemies Original: The Brotherhood of Makuta, Teridax, Rahkshi, Piraka
Reboot: Skull Spiders, Skull Army, Umarak, Elemental Beasts, Makuta
Voiced By Scott McNeil (Mask of Light)
William Jordan (The Journey to One)
Bionicle character
Norik
Gender Male
Color Red
Weapons Lava staff and Rhotuka Launching Shield
Kanohi Pehkui, Great Mask of Diminishment (allows the user to shrink down to 6 inches)
Allies Toa, Matoran, Turaga, Keetongu
Enemies Visorak, Roodaka, Sidorak, Teridax
Voiced By French Tickner (Web of Shadows)
Bionicle character
Gaaki
Gender Female
Color Blue
Weapons Tidal Spear and Rhotuka Launching Shield
Kanohi Great Mask of Clairvoyance (allows the user to see into the future)
Allies Toa, Matoran, Turaga, Keetongu
Enemies Visorak, Roodaka, Sidorak, Teridax
Voiced By Kathleen Barr (Web of Shadows)
Bionicle character
Bomonga
Gender Male
Color Black
Weapons Seismic Spear and Rhotuka Launching Shield
Kanohi Great Mask of Growth (allows the user to grow to the size of 60 feet tall)
Allies Toa, Matoran, Turaga, Keetongu
Enemies Visorak, Roodaka, Sidorak, Teridax
Voiced By Scott McNeil (Web of Shadows)
Bionicle character
Kualus
Gender Male
Color White
Weapons Sub-Zero Spear and Rhotuka Launching Shield
Kanohi Great Mask of Rahi-Control (allows the user to control the actions of Rahi)
Allies Toa, Matoran, Turaga, Keetongu
Enemies Visorak, Roodaka, Sidorak, Teridax

In the fictional Bionicle Universe certain Matoran (workers and villagers) are destined to become Toa: heroic warriors of great strength and power. The Toa's duty is to protect the Matoran and maintain peace in the universe. They usually work together in teams, with each member representing an element. Each Toa has near-complete control over their element, and can access the powers of the more powerful Great Kanohi Masks. As the Bionicle universe is based around a line of action figures, most Toa have appeared in their action figure.

There were once as many as 3,000 Toa in existence, but after many wars, assassinations and murders, their numbers have diminished to about 40.

The first Bionicle sets created and released were six Toa characters, later known as the Toa Mata. The warrior-like appearance of the toys was believed to be to restricting by some Lego "company traditionalists" because it went against Lego's values of "high-quality products that have an emphasis on free play and encouraging the imagination, and not modern warfare or violence."

Toa have been around for most of the Bionicle universe's existence, devised by the Great Beings to serve as heroes for the Matoran, and fulfill dangerous tasks that would ensure the workers could continue to fulfill their duties. These tasks could range from rescuing Matoran from Rahi attacks, to engaging in war to defend territories and prevent enslavement, and in some cases ensure the survival of the Great Spirit Mata Nui. The first Toa to come into existence was Helryx, a Toa of Water. She assisted with the construction of Metru Nui. Shortly before Mata Nui was brought to life, the Toa Mata were created, trained and placed in hibernation inside Karda Nui, ready to awaken the Great Spirit should he ever fall into a coma. After Mata Nui became active, destined Matoran were transformed into Toa through the use of Toa Stones. This was the process by which most Toa came into being, with the Toa Mata and Helryx soon becoming exceptions rather than the standard.

Over time, the number of Toa grew greatly, with some giving up their powers to become Turaga, allowing other Matoran to take their place. Most joined teams and fought against Dark Hunters and Rahi; death in such conflicts was a regular occurrence. Those who served with distinction were chosen as bodyguards for the Brotherhood of Makuta, taking the name Toa Hagah. When the team assigned to Makuta Teridax discovered his plan to depose Mata Nui and began a rebellion, they were mutated by his lieutenants and became outcasts, while the other teams were swiftly eliminated or corrupted. Following the Great Cataclysm in which the Brotherhood's evil became common knowledge, Toa became fugitives, and their numbers reduced drastically, with some elements like Iron and Magnetism suffering particularly heavy persecution due to the danger they posed to Makuta.


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