Lady Takanuva

I understand! I didn't want her to be too OP, I just liked the idea of "what if a Makuta but made of light?" Also looking at other replies: if her with dual weapons seem too much, I could swap her kanoka launcher with a rhotuka shield, and have her spear be damaged so that she needs a vakhi neuro-core to fully repair it and restore its element absorbtion/storage aspect.

Keitara Element: light Mask: emulation (shaped like a golden Metru Hau) Faction: Metru Nui refugees Race: Desecrated toa (light with illumination kraata) Illumination Kraata Ability Stages: 1. can dispel shadows in its immediate vicinity. 2. touch becomes mildly painful for beings of shadow, comparable to an electric shock. Description: Keitara is a slightly short Toa of Light with innately gold and ivory protosteel armor, a ahield with a bladed top and a rhotuka launcher that can fire elemental energy drawn from her body, though expending too much can leave her severely weakened, and a collapseable spear capable of reconfiguring between spear, scythe, rifle and storage forms (surprisingly this idea dates back before RWBY). She is friendly, outgoing, and slightly headstrong, yet can work well with others. Due to the events specified below, Keitara is currently unaware of her desecrated status, or even of the concept of bonding with a kraata. Additionally, her loss of memory has hindered her elemental control. Kei has a curious mind. She delights in building and mechanical apparatuses, and would happily while away an entire day repairing or constructing an object or tool. Her past as a Ghost was the perfect outlet for her, even though the discovery of her true nature caused a stir. She can act as a battery for weapons, which powers her lance and rhotuka shield. Her lance can fold up, be used as a rifle or scythe as well, and its blade is coated in a superconductive material that can absorb elemental energy, store it in a bank of capacitors, and re-release it in eather a focused beam or a scything fan of power. However, overuse can cause damage to the spear's circuitry and its simple program will lock up or disengage this ability if too much power passed through in this manner. It also acts as a standard focus, like any Toa tool. In addition, as an Av-Toa the exact coloration of Kei's armor can vary. In her case this partially tied to her mood, and also to various factors relating to her elemental powers. Currently Kei presents as having dull-gold, silver and off-white armor with indigo-violet eyes. This shade also extends to her elemental light. Kei has developed deep feelings for both Skorm and Irna, rapidly growing towards love for the pair of them. Background: Keitara was hidden amongst a group of Fe-Matoran craftsbeings during the Av-matoran diaspora. Uncomfortable with her more masculine build, Kei scavenged materials over the course of a year and in one day rebuilt herself, using only knowledge of biology gaines from speaking to a few ga-matoran biologists and her own crafting abilities. As she was perfectly functional the next day, this got the attention of the Nynrah Ghosts who quixkly snapped her up with an apprenticeship. During this time Kei was able to indulge her inventive side, working on progressively more and more complicated projects. However, due to an incident involving a Toa stone power cell she discovered her true nature as a Toa of Light. The incident resulted in the exile of her teacher, but she was allowed to stay in exchange for providing protection and a Toa-sized guinea pig for future projects. Keitara died in the attack on Nynrah, holding the line in a suit of experimental exo-toa armor while the island was evacuated. It is currently unclear how she is currently alive, and as she jas had a skein of false memories implanted within her mind and a kraata within her body it would seem that an aspect had a hand in her revivification. Powers: At this time, standard Toa of Light powerset:light bending/camoflauge, laser light, blinding flashes which she can use as a diatraction. Additionally, she was desecrated with a highly unusual kraata strain: Illumination. Occupation: Keitara is currently allied with Metru-Koro, with especial loyalty to Skorm, Irna, and her newly re-discovered mentor Toa Knichou. Flaws: Keitara's weakness is her naïvte. Aside from the core and Nynrah she has been few places, and acts more like a matoran than a toa at times. But she is fiercely loyal, and hates taking life. She wants to make things different here. She wants to save everybody she can. She afraid of the dark. Also, she has difficulty with social situations which often culminates in her either becoming overanimate and excitable or quiet and withdrawn, depending on her mood. Depression can threaten to de-rail her completely, but the faith her new friends have been putting in her has helped lessen this a bit.

If only Pohatu could do something about those ROCKS... (Pohatu, dramatic voice): No! Rocks! My only weakness!

Yeah I was also thinking that. That would be pretty consistent. -NotS Same here. Man, why didn't I think of all this when I wrote the article? Sometimes, you just can't think through excitement. In reply to that big ol' block-o-posts, I get the feeling that the Vahi may be another of Ekimu's, or maybe even Makuta's, creations. I picture the MOUP as being something like a corrupted form of the Ignika, or maybe the Krahkan. The Great Disk argument does have merit, though. Although, what were the actual power codes on the Great Disks again? I forgot which powers they had... To Toa Fluttershy: These toa seem younger than the Toa Mata. Not to debunk your theory, which is a pretty cool one, I have to say, but it seems to be hinted that the Toa arrived from somewhere... ELSE. Hey, maybe they are time travelers, but if this is indeed a crossover with the old saga, I like Spherus Magna as their place of origin.

Can I get my Bionicles with a side order of AWESOME SAUCE? While I am still in love with the 2001-04 storyline, and was hoping to see the island of Mata Nui (read Face Island), I love how the new story stays true to the feel of the original without Lego having to re-introduce the Doctor Who-level intricacies of the original story. And let's face it, Bionicle was becoming a little hard to follow... Now, I know opinions are like hairstyles: everybody has one, but not all of them are pretty. Also, despite what the opinionee may think, most people really just don't care. That being said: After reading their profiles, I get the feeling that Lego may have dumbed down the characters a bit too much. What I hope for is that the story team will build them up as the story progresses. If MLP can do it, then so can Lego! That being said: Bionicle's back, People! Somebody cue up AC/DC's Back in Black. ALSO, FELLOW BZPers: PLEASE REFRAIN FROM ANY FLAMING OR BASHING THE NEW STORY. YOU'VE ONLY SEEN TWO MINUTES OF IT, AND THIS FORUM DOES HAVE A CODE OF CONDUCT.

First off, major kudos on designing my favorite Glatorian, style-wise. I love Tarix's blades, and he has a pretty nice body design. Also, gold and royal blue, can't go wrong. I think it's pretty amazing that you received this. You must have been doing something right! Also, I have to ask about the minifigure. On another note: I may be angering people, but I think I'll accept this version of the events of Mangaia as my personal cannon. It parses best, and I love the whole "overcoming your darkness" theme. Also, May I point something out on page 14: "Far below, Tahu heard the Toa of stone cry out. He swung his mighty fire axe and tore a gash in the side of the Mangai." Earlier on they allude to Tahu's sword. Was he originally to have an axe in its place? I wonder...

This. Is. Going to be. So. AWESOME!!!

Let's cut to the chase: How long 'till you can build me a working one of these? I gats sum scores to settle! But honestly, you should be proud of this one. It's sleek, stylish, and professionally executed. Well done! Incidentally, did you leave the Cordak blasters empty because of the clash between the red ammunition and the rest of the mech, or is there a different reason? I'm just being a curious MOCer right now.

"Breakout, Acceleration of fear. Breakout, From screams that no one can hear. Breakout!" -Tine Mitgaard I liked the nod to Lego's darker past with Breakout. I absolutely loved the designs, and I'm one of the guys who screamed bloody murder when HF replaced Bionicle. I just wish that the show's scriptwriting could have lived up to the sets' potential (mind you, that's only my opinion. Please do not take offense if you are a fan of the show).

I'm looking forward to EG: 2R as well. Too bad they aren't showing it in theaters near me...

It worked, Igor! My shrink ray worked!

so. freaking. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1! I love the homage to MNOLG with Tamaru's kanoka gun. You really have a gift for designing simple, elegantly conceived MOCs. Keep up the good work!

Great Club. I like the motto "Now lurking somwhere close to you"

Can I say: EXCELENT!

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I DON'T WANT IT TO END!!