Makuta (Species)

Makuta is the primary villain of the Bionicle universe. He is the "brother of the Great Spirit Mata Nui".

History
Makuta was once a protector of the Matoran people under the Great Spirit Mata Nui, and the two were so close that they were considered brothers. However, Makuta and the rest of his Brotherhood eventually became corrupted and began oppressing Matoran. Brotherhood of Makuta was jealous of the high regard that Mata Nui was given by the Matoran, and it is also possible that the Brotherhood sincerely believed that they could protect the Matoran best by ruling them with an iron fist. In any case, Makuta and the Brotherhood's betrayal was not widely known and they were still considered by many to be guardians.

Powers
Makuta's most commonly-used power is his ability to shapeshift, allowing himself to take any form he desires.

He controls the Element of Shadows, allowing him to manipulate shadow energy into different shapes such as spheres, beams, or hands. This power is strengthened by his Kanohi Kraahkan, the Mask of Shadows, which can fill others with fear and anger. However, due to the fact that his powers are based in shadow, light-based attacks against him prove to be especially effective.

Like all members of the Brotherhood of Makuta, Makuta is capable of creating slug-like beings from his essence called Kraata, which can infect Kanohi Masks and enslave those who wear the masks to his will. When exposed to Energized Protodermis, Kraata transform into Rahkshi armor that another Kraata can control.