Erebus Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Greg Farshtey has approved the idea that: Around 100,000 years ago, a group of Toa felt the need to come together to fight off the threats the Matoran Universe faced from dangerous threats like the Rahi. Consisting of eight Toa of different Elements, they were given the name Toa Cordak, the "first" Toa Team. Led by Lesovikk, they established a base and protected the resident Matoran from threats. On one fateful day, the team engaged a horde of Zyglak. Lesovikk hesitated at a crucial moment, allowing the reptilian species to overwhelm the team. Only the leader survived the attack. With rumors spread through the Matoran Universe about the decimation of the Toa Cordak. a new, pejorative use of Cordak became prevalent: "desolation". EDIT: Good catch on the "All but the..." part! Edited October 14, 2014 by Erebus 7 Quote
Jacks Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) It's an interesting idea, but I figured that, since they were the first, the conventional method for naming Toa teams didn't exist yet. If anything, I'd guess they would have called themselves the Toa [Matoran word for "Unity"] for a team name that would essentially translate to "The Toa team" Edited October 11, 2014 by Jacks 4 Quote ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rate The Song Above You
Sumiki Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Would there even be a need for a team name? The purpose of a team name would be to differentiate themselves from other (and previous) teams. If the concept of a Toa team were new, the only thing that would spur the creation of a name would be some kind of hard-and-fast rule in Matoran grammar. 9 Quote avatar by Lady Kopaka
Click Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Why is it as soon as I named my self-MOC team the Toa Kordak, everyone starts using the name? Sounds like a good theory, and I like the name (obviously), but I think I agree with Jacks' theory. Why would they need a unique name if they are already unique as the first team? 1 Quote ~ Corpus Rahkshi: Fang | Hoto | Tube | Tear | Canvas | Garrotte | Reda BZPRPG: Azusai | Mitsuri The Scarabax Library | Flickr | Deviantart
Erebus Posted October 11, 2014 Author Posted October 11, 2014 I didn't make myself clear in the first post: this is not a theory, it is canon now. It's an interesting idea, but I figured that, since they were the first, the conventional method for naming Toa teams didn't exist yet. If anything, I'd guess they would have called themselves the Toa [Matoran word for "Unity"] for a team name that would essentially translate to "The Toa team" Toa means "hero", by the way. Quote
Jacks Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Maybe Greg needs to be a little less liberal about canonizing ideas So what did Cordak mean beforehand, then? 3 Quote ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rate The Song Above You
Ballom Nom Nom Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) So what did Cordak mean beforehand, then?It originally meant desolation. I think that was in one of the 2007 books or something? Anyway, as late is this little tidbit comes, I'm pretty indifferent. Let's get more details about New!Bionicle instead of the latest thing Greg canonized. ~B~ Edited October 11, 2014 by Ballom Quote
Toa Smoke Monster Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) Maybe Greg needs to be a little less liberal about canonizing ideas So what did Cordak mean beforehand, then?According to BS01: The Cordak Blasters were named after the Matoran word for "desolation." As for the first Toa team being called the Toa Cordak, I will admit that I'm kind of hesitant about them having a team name. But at least 'Toa Cordak' sounds cool. And any new information on Lesovikk is a good thing. Edit: Ninja'd on answering the question. But to answer Ballom question, the meaning is found in Bionicle Legends 7, when the Toa Mahri first find the Cordak Blasters. Edited October 11, 2014 by Toa Smoke Monster Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story.
Archon~ Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 I approve of this. So was Cordak potentially the name of their island?Cordak Nui? Quote Archon *** "For one to truly feel alive, the person must kill oneself a little bit each and every day." Check out my MOC, one of the new generation of Toa on Spherus Magna! ***Toa Kyraan***
Erebus Posted October 11, 2014 Author Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) I approve of this. So was Cordak potentially the name of their island? Cordak Nui?That would not make sense since I believe we already know what the name of the first island ever created in the Matoran Universe is called. So what did Cordak mean beforehand, then?It originally meant desolation. I think that was in one of the 2007 books or something? Anyway, as late is this little tidbit comes, I'm pretty indifferent. Let's get more details about New!Bionicle instead of the latest thing Greg canonized. ~B~ You know, Greg told me he's not the person to ask about 2015 since he's not on the story team. He suggested waiting to see if the story team will answer questions. Then again, the storyline hasn't begun so what's there to ask. Also, to be fair, I asked about Toa Cordak (a thought I had since 2010) three weeks ago, before we knew ANYTHING about 2015. Edited October 11, 2014 by Erebus Quote
Ballom Nom Nom Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 So what did Cordak mean beforehand, then?It originally meant desolation. I think that was in one of the 2007 books or something? Anyway, as late is this little tidbit comes, I'm pretty indifferent. Let's get more details about New!Bionicle instead of the latest thing Greg canonized. ~B~ You know, Greg told me he's not the person to ask about 2015 since he's not on the story team. He suggested waiting to see if the story team will answer questions. Sorry, my post was unclear. I know Greg's not involved with the new story. My point was I don't particularly care about random details he canonizes now that the new Bionicle is here. ~B~ 1 Quote
Erebus Posted October 11, 2014 Author Posted October 11, 2014 Ah, I understand. I am in the same boat as you, Ballom, but had to get this old idea out of my mind. Quote
Jacks Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 So what did Cordak mean beforehand, then?It originally meant desolation. I think that was in one of the 2007 books or something? Maybe Greg needs to be a little less liberal about canonizing ideas So what did Cordak mean beforehand, then?According to BS01: The Cordak Blasters were named after the [/size]Matoran word for "desolation."[/size] As for the first Toa team being called the Toa Cordak, I will admit that I'm kind of hesitant about them having a team name. But at least 'Toa Cordak' sounds cool. And any new information on Lesovikk is a good thing. Edit: Ninja'd on answering the question. But to answer Ballom question, the meaning is found in Bionicle Legends 7, when the Toa Mahri first find the Cordak Blasters. Yes, I am aware of the current meaning. I was simply wondering what it might have meant before this happened: With rumors spread through the Matoran Universe about the decimation of the Toa Cordak. a new, pejorative use of Cordak became prevalent: "desolation". 1 Quote ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rate The Song Above You
Archon~ Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 I approve of this. So was Cordak potentially the name of their island?Cordak Nui?That would not make sense since I believe we already know what the name of the first island ever created in the Matoran Universe is called.Just curious, what might that be? And honestly guys, as much as I'm stoked for Gen2, I think we still should appreciate the little tidbits of news we're getting for the original since there are a lot of unanswered questions. 1 Quote Archon *** "For one to truly feel alive, the person must kill oneself a little bit each and every day." Check out my MOC, one of the new generation of Toa on Spherus Magna! ***Toa Kyraan***
Boidoh Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 How did Greg approve this? Quote Add me on 3DS: 0516-7750-0068Add me on Wii U: Boidoh "I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 4: Never Trust a Snake"I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 44: Corridor of EldersLike, Comment, And Subscribe for Nintendo Content - NinBoidoh
Zidonaro Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) And honestly guys, as much as I'm stoked for Gen2, I think we still should appreciate the little tidbits of news we're getting for the original since there are a lot of unanswered questions. That would be fine, if Greg actually didn't canonize every stupid fan headcanon someone presents him. Edited October 11, 2014 by Zidonaro 6 Quote
Archon~ Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 And honestly guys, as much as I'm stoked for Gen2, I think we still should appreciate the little tidbits of news we're getting for the original since there are a lot of unanswered questions. That would be fine, if Greg actually didn't canonize very stupid fan headcanon someone presents him.I mean yes, but that's why I believe when an issue arises, like it did over the Nui Stone, a carefully worded question should be posted here for "counsel" and then asked. But that's just me. Quote Archon *** "For one to truly feel alive, the person must kill oneself a little bit each and every day." Check out my MOC, one of the new generation of Toa on Spherus Magna! ***Toa Kyraan***
Zidonaro Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 And honestly guys, as much as I'm stoked for Gen2, I think we still should appreciate the little tidbits of news we're getting for the original since there are a lot of unanswered questions. That would be fine, if Greg actually didn't canonize very stupid fan headcanon someone presents him.I mean yes, but that's why I believe when an issue arises, like it did over the Nui Stone, a carefully worded question should be posted here for "counsel" and then asked. But that's just me. I don't like this also. He's the one supposed to present us with new information, not us. 1 Quote
Archon~ Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Well he hasn't been doing that great of a job in that case. Quote Archon *** "For one to truly feel alive, the person must kill oneself a little bit each and every day." Check out my MOC, one of the new generation of Toa on Spherus Magna! ***Toa Kyraan***
Zidonaro Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Well, he's not getting paid to do this anymore, so I can see why. Quote
Dorek Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 He's also not allowed on BZP anymore. If you guys check out the LMB topic, he does things like this from time to time. In this case, ER just happened to be able to ask him directly. Insane, but hilarious. 1 Quote BS01's Ambassador (Like us, Follow us)
Infrared Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Interesting. So does that mean Lesovikk kept a Cordak Blaster on his sled as a way to remind himself of his failure? Quote Helryx BS01 / Flickr Makuta, Master of Nothing (The Legend Continues) / 3D Printed Nuva Cube / Okoto font! Zemahri, Toa of Sand / Dark Hunter Rampage (BBC 73) / Arkhevai / Keetongu, Venom Healer (BBC 69) / Voodude (BftGM)
Boidoh Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 I shall ask that to Greg. Quote Add me on 3DS: 0516-7750-0068Add me on Wii U: Boidoh "I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 4: Never Trust a Snake"I am Lloyd Garmadon, son of Lord Garmadon." - Lloyd, Episode 44: Corridor of EldersLike, Comment, And Subscribe for Nintendo Content - NinBoidoh
Vartemp Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 Ironic, that only now it's canonized, but hilarious all the same. Erebus, you've done it (again). Quote "Don't criticize what you can't understand." — Bob Dylan
Uhmbra Posted October 11, 2014 Posted October 11, 2014 (edited) This makes Matoran sound like the kind of people who would make Holocaust jokes. Edited October 12, 2014 by Uhmbra 7 Quote
LewaLew Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 Well, Matoran seem to have made something of a habit of that anyway, considering that "Roodaka" became the equivalent of our term "Mata Hari," and "Spirah" meaning "failure." 4 Quote How well will you die?
Regitnui Posted October 12, 2014 Posted October 12, 2014 And don't forget Pohatu now means "cause as much havoc as possible and run like Karzahni himself is after you." 4 Quote Elemental Rahi in Gen2, anyone? A write-up for an initial video for a G2 plot I really wish everyone would stop trying to play join the dots with Gen 1 and Gen 2 though,it seems there's a couple new threads everyday and often they're duplicates of already existing conversations! Or simply parallel them with a slightly new 'twist'! Gen 2 is NEW, it is NOT Gen 1 and it is NOT a continuation. Outside of the characters we already have I personally don't want to see ANY old characters return. I think it will cheapen the whole experience to those of us familiar with the original line...
Ahpolki0513 Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 So the word "Cordak" might really be a moniker or slang-word to Lesovikk's team? Referring to how they were whipped out by Zyglak? Cordak means "Desolation" in Matoran, and it pretty much describes their fate perfectly. Quote
Jacks Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 It describes their fate perfectly because their fate is the reason that Cordak means "desolation" now. Which is why I still am wondering what it might have meant beforehand. 1 Quote ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rate The Song Above You
Wrinkledlion X Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) I think Greg will canonize anything we ask him to at this point. Dude does NOT care anymore. Edited October 13, 2014 by Wrinkledlion X 7 Quote [bloog] [brickshelf] [This used to be my library but the link is broken]
Jacks Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 Pretty much. I stopped taking his canonizations seriously when he told us that Nidhiki's Volitak was shaped like Nuparu's rather than like Iruini's Kualsi (dude has no sense of aesthetics either). In any case, for the moment I'm just going to assume that Cordak was the name of the island/village/community in which Lesovikk founded the team. 2 Quote ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rate The Song Above You
The Hip Historian Iaredios Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) aving a team name. But at least 'Toa Cordak' sounds cool. And any new With rumors spread through the Matoran Universe about the decimation of the Toa Cordak. a new, pejorative use of Cordak became prevalent: "desolation".That's pretty cool. Is there an official source for this selected text or did you just write it yourself? I approve of this. So was Cordak potentially the name of their island?Cordak Nui?That would not make sense since I believe we already know what the name of the first island ever created in the Matoran Universe is called.Just curious, what might that be? That would be Metru Nui. Edited October 13, 2014 by Iaredios Quote A RUDE AWAKENING - A Spherus Magna redo | Tzais-Kuluu | Pushing Back The Tide | Last Words | Black Coronation | Blue Man Bound | Visions of Thasos ن We are all but grey specks in a dark complex before a single white light
Jacks Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 (edited) With rumors spread through the Matoran Universe about the decimation of the Toa Cordak. a new, pejorative use of Cordak became prevalent: "desolation".That's pretty cool. Is there an official source for this selected text or did you just write it yourself? That's a direct quote from the first post in the thread. It is the official source. Edited October 13, 2014 by Jacks 1 Quote ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rate The Song Above You
Cambion Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 bzp member Tolkien made a post about this on Tumblr that happened to accurately sum up my feelings about this little development. i'm not certain whether i'm allowed to link to that post, though, so i'll leave it at that. 3 Quote
Fippe Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 “All but the leader survived the attack”? Quote
Zeb Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 “All but the leader survived the attack”?That's quite a typo. 1 Quote The artist formerly known as ŜﮞρЄЯ־GЄNіﮞŜ־CЯЄ▲Ŧ۞Я BBC#69 Entry: Roodaka - Master of Manipulation BFTGM entries: Zigben · Ventox · Deflecto “Hail Denmark.”
Chro Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 How did Greg approve this?Erebus whispered it into his ear while he was asleep, and he mumbled something like "yeah that's canon, boy do I love Vezon" Interesting. So does that mean Lesovikk kept a Cordak Blaster on his sled as a way to remind himself of his failure?Or he had one before they received that name, and probably got pretty mad when he found out what people called 'em I think Greg will canonize anything we ask him to at this point. Dude does NOT care anymore. "Greg, I suggest that the second Toa team was called the Toa Fikou, but they were all killed by spiders, and now the spiders are called Fikou" 9 Quote save not only their lives but their spirits
Banana Gunz Posted October 13, 2014 Posted October 13, 2014 It's true that nowadays instead of Greg making the story, it's the fans in charge of it now, since he's canonizing anything that anyone asks him to. But to be honest, it doesn't work out so bad all the time. Sure it's pretty silly and needless, but this is a pretty cool head canon that shouldn't be too difficult for anyone to like/get used to (except poor ol' Click ). Quote tumblr: it's a lovely place to be if you've gone madflickr: mah yummy gross pics mmmPew Pew Pew Pew Pew
LewaLew Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 Pretty much. I stopped taking his canonizations seriously when he told us that Nidhiki's Volitak was shaped like Nuparu's rather than like Iruini's Kualsi (dude has no sense of aesthetics either). In any case, for the moment I'm just going to assume that Cordak was the name of the island/village/community in which Lesovikk founded the team. Why would it be unreasonable for a Volitak to look like a Volitak? I do think that, given this new info, that that is the most likely previous meaning of Cordak. It makes sense that the team would be named after their home. Sorta like the Toa Metru. 3 Quote How well will you die?
Jacks Posted October 14, 2014 Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) Mainly due to the facts that:Toa Iruini and Toa Norik were originally designed with the intention that they were to be Nidhiki and Dume, which accounts for the fact that Iruini's mask is designed with obvious similarities to a Vahki head, which was used to protray post-mutation NidhikiThe Mahri were affected by Pit Mutagen in addition to the Ignika. Is it unreasonable to suspect that, under those circumstances, Nuparu's mask is not what a Volitak normally looks like? Edited October 14, 2014 by Jacks Quote ------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Rate The Song Above You
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