Glatorian

Glatorian was a title and job for three species of warriors on Bara Magna who fought in arena matches. Formerly soldiers on Spherus Magna, they now combat each other in arenas in order to enforce the social system. When a dispute would break out, the Glatorian would settle it in the arena. Whichever Glatorian won would win the dispute.

History
Originally, Glatorian were soldiers who fought over the control of Energized Protodermis on Spherus Magna more than 100,000 years ago. When the planet split into three pieces they ended up on the large piece, which became Bara Magna. To avoid a war that could cause further devastation, the Glatorian arena system was formed, Tarix being a major piece in that project. Glatorian were warriors who fought on the behalf of their tribe for natural resources. Excluding Agori, who could not become a Glatorian. (Except if they were a vehicle pilot.) Glatorian were also the first to receive the benefits of these resources, and were paid through goods and services by their employers, the Agori.

They fought in arena matches that were governed by a code of rules. These rules included that a Glatorian won when their opponent called defeat or was unable to fight, and that after this calling of defeat, the fighting was to stop. The violation of these rules could lead to a Glatorian being exiled from their tribe to the wastelands. Malum and Strakk were exiled for attacking after the match was won. A Skrall tried to kill Gresh after a match, but was stopped by Tarix.

Glatorian typically had a preference for a tribe they wanted to be hired by, usually the tribe they lived in, although they could be hired by another tribe as well. An exception in this system was the Skrall, as they worked for no one but Tuma.

Glatorian fought in the arena by themselves mostly, but some piloted vehicles, rode animals, or teamed up with an Agori partner. Perditus was a vehicle fighter, so they could choose between the two. The Glatorian and several Agori ended up at Roxtus Arena in Bionicle: The Legend Reborn, eventually defeating the Skrall, Bone Hunters, and the Rock Tribe. Five Glatorian, Ackar, Kiina, Gresh, Vastus, and Tarix were granted Elemental Powers shortly before this.

When Teridax arrived on Bara Magna, he began fighting Mata Nui. The Glatorian tried to assist him from down below, firing Thornax in an attempt to puncture the armor of the Matoran Universe. Teridax noticed the Glatorian, and released Rahkshi of Heat Vision through a door at the base of his foot. The Rahkshi began attacking the Glatorian, successfully killing some. Some Skrall, led by Stronius, aided Teridax' Rahkshi, along with Nektann's Skakdi. The Glatorian were forced to stop attacking the Teridax robot and defend themselves. Gresh aided Tahu and Takanuva in retrieving the Golden Armor. All the Glatorian are currently living on Spherus Magna.

Powers & Tools
Glatorian wielded typical weapons of swords, shields, blades, and usually a Thornax Launcher, and primarily relied upon physical strength and tactics. They rode Sand Stalkers and the Thornatus vehicles as transports across the Bara Magna desert.

Despite being one of the closest beings to Toa (Matoran/Turaga) they can't use mask powers seeing as they don't use kanohi, instead they wear powerless helmets.Up until Mata Nui's arrival, they couldn't use elemental powers. However, five of them eventually were given elemental powers by Mata Nui, using the Ignika.

Jungle Tribe

 * Vastus - The Prime Glatorian of the Jungle Tribe. Also one of the founders of the Glatorian system.
 * Gresh - The Second Glatorian of the Jungle Tribe. Also the youngest employed Glatorian on Bara Magna.
 * Unnamed Glatorian - The Second Glatorian of the Jungle Tribe until his death. He was then replaced by Gresh.

Fire Tribe

 * Ackar - The Prime Glatorian of the Fire Tribe. Also one of the founders of the Glatorian system and leader of the defence force.
 * Malum - The Second Glatorian of the Fire Tribe, later exiled for trying to kill Strakk after the match was ended.
 * Perditus - A Glatorian of the Fire Tribe, last fought in vehicle matches. Formerly fought as regular Glatorian.
 * Two trainee Glatorian - killed by Bone Hunters.

Water Tribe

 * Tarix - The Prime Glatorian of the Water Tribe. Also one of the founders of the Glatorian system.
 * Kiina - The Second Glatorian of the Water Tribe. Also the most skilled female Glatorian on Bara Magna.

Ice Tribe

 * Strakk - The Prime Glatorian of the Ice Tribe. Later exiled for cheating.
 * Certavus - The Prime Glatorian of the Ice Tribe until his eventual death. He was known for his great fighting skills. Also one of the founders of the Glatorian system. Wrote the Book of Certavus.
 * Gelu - The Second Glatorian of the Ice Tribe. Retired after the Attack on Atero, and instead became a caravan guard.
 * Surel - Not a Glatorian by occupation but by species.

Rock Tribe

 * Warrior Class Skrall - Sometimes fought as Glatorian for the Rock Tribe. Glatorian by occupation only.
 * Branar
 * Elite Class Skrall - Sometimes fought as Glatorian for the Rock Tribe. Glatorian by occupation only.
 * Stronius

Sand Tribe

 * Vorox sometimes fought for different tribes in the arena.

Iron Tribe
Because the Dreaming Plague wiped out most of the Iron Tribe and since the villages rejected the survivors from their social system, there are no members of the Iron tribe working as a Glatorian.
 * Telluris - Not a Glatorian by occupation but by species.

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