This is my first attempt at a theory topic so please don't expect it to be extremely great. OK here goes

Before I get started, many thanks to Great Being and his “Before-Time” topic. That influenced most of this theory.

I remember hearing some people thought that the Bohrok were created by Makuta in case he was defeated. After reading the above mentioned topic, I got to thinking about the idea that the Bohrok might have been released early. What about this then? What if the Bohrok were created by Mata-Nui? Perhaps, as he began to notice Makuta’s growing darkness, he designed the Bohrok to be a clean-up crew to return Mata-Nui(the island) to its original conditions in case it was devastated by a conflict between Mata-Nui and his brother.
-The Bahrag's mission was to turn Mata-Nui into the way it was in the "Before Time". GregF
The Krana might have been designed as master switches for the Bohrok so that if one malfunctioned, its Bohrok could be captured, have its Krana removed and replaced, and sent back to work. This way the malfunctioning krana would not force them to scrap the entire Bohrok because one part broke. The Bahrag were designed to act as command and control units for the krana. Thus the krana were not independent and could not “revolt”. The krana were also useless if the Bahrag were captured. This way, if for some reason the Bahrag malfunctioned, the Swarm could be shut down taking out the main controllers. Makuta saw his brother’s invention and subtly began to corrupt the Bahrag as they were the only thing that controlled the Bohrok. He did this to spite his brother. As the Bahrag began to be influenced by Makuta, they upped the power of the Krana so that they could control anything they wanted and not just the weak-minded machine Bohrok. In this they subconsciously were imitating Makuta’s infected masks because of his influence. Makuta’s manipulation also created a fanatical sense of purpose in the Bahrag. They would accomplish their mission, no matter what ,or who, stood in their way. They wouldn’t even allow the changing decisions of their creator to stand in their way. They were unaware of Makuta’s tampering however. Mata-Nui became aware of the tampering, though. He sadly sealed away his creations in the depths of Mangaia. Since no one lived upon the island at that point, the swarms would be safe there until Mata-Nui could figure out how to repair the damage. When Makuta came to power, he purposely built his lair by the Bohrok and Bahrag’s location so that he could awaken them when he wanted.
- From GregF:
Well, the Bahrag didn't seem to think there was anything on the surface that could interfere with their job.. which would seem to imply they didn't know there were Matoran villages on the island. Maybe there shouldn't have been at the time the Bohrok were released... maybe the Bohrok were not supposed to be released as long as there was anything alive on the island (after all, they never tried to harm the Matoran, or even noticed the much). But when they were released by Makuta, they became a threat, because there were villagers and homes on the island that were put in danger by the swarms.
When they were awakened by Makuta, the Bahrag assumed that it was time to fulfill their mission and began to awaken the swarms and assign them tasks. When they called the Toa their “brothers”, they were referring to the fact that they recognized that the Toa shared a mutual “parent” in Mata-Nui. They realized this through the Toa’s use of the same elemental powers that they had been endowed with by Mata-Nui. They attacked the Toa so viciously not only because they were interfering with the mission but also because they were enraged that their “brothers” would oppose them when they were only doing what they were told to do. They would assume that the Toa knew about their mission and were getting in the way on purpose. Thus, Makuta’s plan was to simply release them early so that their natural mission would destroy anything that got in the way, as he was sure that the Toa would as they would try to defend the Matoran.

WOW!!!
Most people's first post is newbish or spammish, but you...
MAN! that is the greatest theory I EVER heard on S&H. Ever! Only one flaw though: as seen here, Takua is the one who woke the bohrok (by mistake, of course) and not Makuta.
EDIT: Wait, Takua didn't wake up the bohrok. Never mind.

Gosh!!! For that being your first post, thats just great! I didn't start writing my good stuff till i had about 100 posts!
That theory is pure genius! I agree, not only is it intelligent but it fits into the storyline. And the fact that you had Greg F. reply to you is a real honor.
Oops, were are my manners? Welcome to Bzpower Makuta Ultima! Pm me if you have any questions, and enjoy your stay!

Well I am going to third that. What a wonderful post. My first post were great like that as well. Some of us are just Brilliant. and some are just ... ummmm average lol. just kidding. kinda lol naw i am not kidding i am serious. I am serious about the Brilliant part and loving your post. i give it 5

Wooo...
Really cool theory...
One of the best...

But hey, The Homeschool Winner, Takua doesn't wake up the Bohrok! He is just ther in the MNOLG, and then a door opens, he goes in, and the Bohrok wake up. Who opened the door? NOT TAKUA.

Excellent theory.
*Needs to type more so his compliments aren't considered spam*

Can't think of anything, it's very well done. I daresay it's good enough to be used officially.

OH WOW! this is amazing... One post and you already have topped everything I have ever posted...Well maybe the runner is pretty good... but hey this about your theory...

I especially like how you state clearly that they aren't evil they are made that way...

Dang that is some good stuff(are you sure it your first theory?). gotta agree with you on that one. i ahd a topic similar to this one(dont kno where it went) good job - no make that a fantastic job plain amazing!

wow and that for a newbie well i'l be kranad great theory

Nice theorie it would make a lot sense why the Bahrag called them brothers and all. You are one of the people who collect a lot of information and then create a theorie that I would call absolutly correct who knows you might be right. Oh before I forget welcome to

good theorie! one flaw though, but you wouldn't know about it, GregF said the bahrag made the bohrok and krana.

Yeah that may be true but who created the bahrag?

Man, that was good! I have never written anything that good, and here I am, 100+ posts! Welcome to BZP!

I had a simular theory, but nobody would read it.

The Bahrag made the Bohrok. I had a bit of trouble understanding the post...but I don't think it was Mata-Nui that made them.

It would be an interesting twist in the story though...kinda like finding the Devas were on the same side as the Tamers (just going about different means)

Very good theory. It really fits in with the saga. Makuta did hate his brother because Mata Nui received more worship from the Matoran. Perhaps his hate started when he discovered he could not make living stuff like Mata Nui? (living stuff being Krana, Cahdok and Gahdok)

Welcome to BZP!

Interesting i like it alot

Great first post - or any post! Your theory explains a lot of mysteries about the Bohrok. Welcome to !