Is there such thing as Intelligent Rahi?

[Makuta DUSt]

I'm curious. I've been surfing through all kinds of Bionicle Wikis, and can't find anything with the exception of Keetongu.Could there be any other civilised Rahi like Keetongu, or a Rahi with some form of intelligence?

[Taipu1]

Frostelus and Krahka are both classified as Rahi and intelligent I think.

[Constructelf]

I think Tahtorak are a little bit smarter than most as well

[darkslizer]

I believe that Frost Beetles are intelligent, and too intelligent for their own good, as the Rahaga say.

[Taipu1]

Yeah, according to BS01 Tahtorak are "highly intelligent" but at the same time are used as steeds by Skakdi? That doesn't add up to me.

[Aderia]

Arthaka Bulls, too, they have the intelligence of a Matoran.Edit: And Visorak, I'm pretty sure. Rebellious ones have tried to kill Makuta Teridax. I read that on good old BS01. Too bad a giant flying planet piece beat them to the punch =/

Edited August 13, 2012 by Aderia

[Constructelf]

Yeah, according to BS01 Tahtorak are "highly intelligent" but at the same time are used as steeds by Skakdi? That doesn't add up to me.

Maybe they're slaves? I read somewhere (I think BS01) that they were staging a rebellion

[FrozenFlash]

Wait. Can the Manas be considered intelligent or is it because they're being commanded by Teridax during that time?

Edited August 13, 2012 by FF Ice Master

[Constructelf]

Teridax was commanding them

Edited August 13, 2012 by Constructman

[Ballom Nom Nom]

Wait. Can the Manas be considered intelligent or is it because they're being commanded by Teridax during that time?

Manas mostly seem to act when directed by another being, such as Teridax or Karzahni, so I don't think they're really too intelligent.Also, aren't a number of Dark Hunters originally members of sapient Rahi species?~B~

[The 1st Shadow]

Also, aren't a number of Dark Hunters originally members of sapient Rahi species?~B~

I think a few of them are, yes. Can't remember exactly which ones, though. Charger comes to mind, but beyond that, I don't remember. And yeah, a lot of Rahi are very intelligent, besides Keetongu. The list I have is Krahka, Tahtorak, Frost Beetles, Artahka Bulls, Frostelus, Mana Ko (I believe), and quite possibly the Visorak. I'd also hazard a guess that Ussal crabs, Kikanalo, and the Gukko are more intelligent than they are given credit for. Also, BioSector01 lists The Mountain of Xia (once Mutran's "pet project") as an intelligent Rahi, but I find that one questionable.

[Visaru]

Kikanalo were shown to be able to speak and communicate at Toa-level intelligence in Legends of Metru Nui, so they are definitely sapient as well.

[fishers64]

Yeah, according to BS01 Tahtorak are "highly intelligent" but at the same time are used as steeds by Skakdi? That doesn't add up to me.

Maybe they're slaves? I read somewhere (I think BS01) that they were staging a rebellion

The Tahtorak are immense and powerful Rahi with high intelligence.* * *Tahtorak were used as steeds for Keetongu's species and still are for the Skakdi.* * *An Order of Mata Nui member was told by a dying Tahtorak that its kind have had enough of the Skakdi's warring and destroying of Zakaz, and plan to wipe them out. However, these plans remain unfulfilled due to the Skakdi's recent participation in the war between the Order of Mata Nui and the Brotherhood of Makuta.

Tahtorak versus Skakdi - now that would be a weird battle on Spherus Magna...

[Katuko]

Visorak Oohnorak can mimic voices, which I imagine requires at least an understanding of language in order to use effectively. Then they would have to have the intelligence to actually say something useful in that mimicked voice. It's stated that they "are skilled mimics, often imitating a trusted voice to lure a foe into a trap". This would require more than just parroting, I imagine.