Skrall

"We fight. We win. We take. We are Skrall!"

- A Skrall to Gresh, Comic 1: Sands of Bara Magna

The Skrall were a species of warriors led by a leader-class Skrall, particularly Tuma, which lived in the northern parts of Bara Magna. They were a closely-related species to the main Glatorian race. The Skrall fought in many arena battles, proving themselves to be dangerous and relentless enemies to the Glatorian.

When Teridax arrived on Bara Magna, they joined his forces to combat the Glatorian and Toa in the desert. A great battle ensued, and after Teridax's death, the remaining Skrall and Skakdi hordes surrendered to their adversaries.

History
The Skrall were formerly soldiers in the Core War on Spherus Magna under the Element Lord of Rock. A large number of them ended up on Bara Magna after the Shattering, and settled in the northern parts of the planet, establishing a massive fortress city.

Thousands of years later, the tribe was attacked by the Baterra, shapeshifting beings who killed many Skrall including most of all the leader class Skrall. Only Tuma survived the attacks. They then moved south to avoid extinction. However they used the chaos to abandon the female Skrall who later formed their own separate tribe. The male Skrall then occupied the abandoned city of Roxtus and were later employed as Glatorians. One year later, Tuma, leader of the Skrall, ordered them to attack the Arena Magna during the Great Tournament, killing many Glatorian and Agori. Metus later convinced the Skrall and the Bone Hunters to join forces. After uniting, they destroyed Tajun, leaving its inhabitants refugees. Mata Nui entered the arena, and challenged Tuma to a fight for his friends' freedom. Tuma accepted the challenge and was eventually defeated by Mata Nui. Metus, who revealed himself as a traitor, later arrived in the city, and ordered all the Skrall and Bone Hunters to attack. Before they could launch their assault, a massive creature arose from the sands (greatly resembling Malum). The Skrall believed it to be a Baterra attack and panicked, fleeing the arena. They encountered the Glatorian, and fought them. Five of the Glatorian, who had elemental powers, were able to defeat the army.

With the defeat of Tuma, the Skrall abandoned Roxtus and began following elite soldiers.



When Makuta arrived on Bara Magna, he released Rahkshi and Skakdi on Bara Magna to battle the Glatorian. A few Skrall, led by Stronius, took advantage of the situation, and attacked the Glatorian for revenge.

When the Rahkshi were finally destroyed by the powers of the Golden Armor, and Teridax had been defeated by Mata Nui, the Skrall and Skakdi surrendered to the Glatorian and Toa.

Known Named Skrall

 * Tuma
 * Branar
 * Stronius

2009

 * A Skrall was released in winter 2009. It had 50 pieces, and its set number was 8978.
 * The Skrall leader Tuma was released in 2009. His set number was 8991, and he had 188 pieces.
 * The Elite Skrall, Stronius, was released in summer 2009. He had 55 pieces, and his set number was 8984.
 * A Life Counter was included with both the warrior-class Skrall and Stronius, and two with their leader Tuma. The warrior-class's could be attached to the back of the foot, whilst those of Stronius and Tuma could attach to their backs somewhere.

2010

 * Another Skrall was released in early 2010, this time a smaller version. It has 21 pieces, and its set number is 7136.
 * This was the only Skrall released without a life counter.

Trivia

 * All warrior-class Skrall looked about the same, though their secondary color could vary. This also applied for the elite-class Skrall.
 * According to LEGO shop, the Skrall set released in 2009 was supposed to represent a specific Skrall (possibly Branar), in difference to the Vorox set which represented an average member of the species.

Appearances

 * Comic 1: Sands of Bara Magna - First appearance
 * Empire of the Skrall
 * Comic 2: The Fall of Atero
 * BIONICLE 8: Legends of Bara Magna
 * Rise and Fall of the Skrall
 * BIONICLE 9: The Fall of Atero
 * Comic 6: Journey's End Part 1: All That Glitters - First appearance in BIONICLE Stars form
 * Comic 7: Journey's End Part 2: Rebirth