Nuparu

"Earth and stone, victors under the sea! Hahli would be proud."

- Nuparu

Nuparu was a Onu-Matoran before he was transformed into a Toa Inika and later Toa Mahri

Matoran


Nuparu was an engineer and inventor who created several machines to protect the Matoran. On Metru Nui Nuparu designed the Kralhi and Vahki enforcer robots, though the Kralhi was a spectacular failure. On Mata Nui, when the Bohrok flooded Onu-Koro, Nuparu discovered that they were non-living, and with Onepu's and Taipu's help he modified a Gahlok shell into a Boxor combat vehicle. Boxors were used successfully in the liberations of Onu-Koro and Le-Koro, but were defeated by Pahrak in Ga-Koro as they sink in water. After the Bohrok invasion he salvaged some Exo-Toa scrap to study, but hardly got the chance before he became the Toa Inika of Earth.

Toa Inika
After accompanying Jaller, Hahli, and the rest to Voya Nui's shores, Nuparu and the others were transformed into Toa by the Red Star.

While on Voya Nui, Nuparu and the rest of the Toa Inika battled the Piraka, Brutaka, and Vezon for control of the Kanohi Ignika, Mask of Life. When the mask plunged into the sea the Toa Inika set out to find it by decending into the stone cord that connects Voya Nui with Mahri Nui.

Toa Mahri
The Toa Inika ventured down to Mahri Nui and were transformed into the Toa Mahri through the power of the Mask of Life. At that point, Nuparu, Jaller and the rest were stunned, and were barely awake enough to notice the 300-Foot Venom Eel heading right for them. After a brief fight, the Toa defeated it, thanks mainly to Hewkii and his Garai. With that, they proceeded on to Mahri Nui. But when they became visible, the Matoran of the Lost Land rained Solidified Air Bubbles down on the Toa Mahri. Finally, they Toa were able to convince them that they were Toa fighting for good, and started to discuss with the city's current leader: Defilak. Defilak sent five of the Toa to go and free the Fields of Air. So, proceeding on their quest, Nuparu, Jaller and the rest, except Matoro, left to defend the Fields of Air, but they were captured by the Barraki. Then he escaped using the Volitak and got Hahli to escape. Then, Hewkii, Hahli, and Nuparu split up and Nuparu then discovered Cordak Blasters. Taking a load, Hewkii and Nuparu ran into the other Toa and they each took a blaster. Afterwards, he and Hewkii were exploring, and found an eel nest, which they had disturbed. The Toa managed to escape, but were ambushed by Ehlek -- and thrown into a crevice, Nuparu and Hewkii had struck the ground hard and fell unconscious. When Hewkii awoke, he found themselves attack by a breed of albino eels. He woke Nuparu up, who devised a plan to escape the eels. The two Toa executed the plan -- Nuparu created a pillar of earth to lift the Toa out of the canyon, while Hewkii fired his Cordak Blaster at the eels. When Nuparu and Hewkii reached the surface, they were ambushed by Ehlek and roughly forty eels, but Hewkii used his Kanohi Garai to send some Takea into the mob of eels, giving the illusion of an attack. That started a battle between the sharks and the eels, and the two Toa escaped.

He joined with his fellow Toa later on, and was informed that the Stone Cord needed to be severed for the good of Mata Nui's health. Nuparu, along with the Toa Mahri, lead the Matoran of Mahri Nui back up the cord to Voya Nui. Along the way, they were ambushed by the Piraka, now only heads and spines. They were knocked unconcious by Axonn, who led them to Toa Terrain Crawler, which quickly transported them down to Mahri Nui. Nuparu assisted Hahli in delaying the Barraki, and then went to the aid of Hewkii, whose pride let Gadunka get the best of him. Having won the fight, they prepared to destroy the Cord, but Gadunka reappared with the enlarged Venom Eel and Ancient Sea Behemoth Kongu had summoned earlier. While the others quickly dispatched of his friends, Nuparu attempted to halt Gadunka, momentarily trapping him, only to be struck down by the creature. Gadunka tried to remove the Ignika from Matoro's hands, but the Mask of Life quickly reverted him back to his original size. After a minor confrontation with Hydraxon, the Mahri proceeded to blast the cord to pieces. Nuparu and his fellow Toa followed it, until confronted by the Barraki. He and his fellow Mahri attempted to halt the Barraki's attempts to get at Matoro, until Matoro transported them all to Metru Nui. He was the first of the Toa Mahri to notice Matoro was missing. Now he and his fellow Mahri (minus Matoro) reside in, and guard, Metru Nui having fulfilled their destiny.

Personality
Nuparu was friendly and inquisitive, often taking time off from his regular job to go explore and salvage equipment. He was always tinkering with his creations, and looking for new ideas. After becoming a Toa, he still liked to study new technology he came across, but he took his duty seriously.

Powers and Abilities
As a Toa of Earth, Nuparu could control earth, create earthquakes, open fissures, create fists and hammers of earth, along with other things.

Inika: As a Toa Inika Nuparu's elemental powers were combined with lightning. He could create electrified earthquakes, for example.

Mahri: Durring his time in the Pit, Nuparu's powers were the same as any other Toa of Earth's. There was no electricity involved with his elemental powers. As a Toa Mahri, Nuparu was very interested in the technology of the citizens of Mahri Nui. His razor-edged protosteel shield can be split in half to make dual razor-edged blades.

Masks and Tools
Inika: When he was a Toa Inika, Nuparu wore a Kanohi Kadin, Mask of Flight. This Kanohi allowed him to fly at high speeds through the skies.

His main weapons at this time were his Laser Drill, Great Claws, and multi-shot Zamor Launcher.

Mahri: After being transformed from a Toa Inika to a Toa Mahri, Nuparu's organic Kadin was changed to an inorganic Volitak, Mask of Stealth, which allowed him to move while bearly visible, and mutes all sound.

When Nuparu was changed, so were his weapons. His Laser Drill was transformed into a Razor-Edged Protosteel Shield. Instead of a Zamor Launcher, he carried a Cordak Blaster. He also carries an Aqua Blaster Blade.

Lego Press 2007 Description
''From out of the darkness swims Toa Nuparu to challenge the evil Barraki!His aqua blaster blades send shockwaves through the pit, while his shield protects him from attack. Fire the Cordak revolving blaster to drive off the fiercest enemy.''

Trivia

 * Nuparu carried an Aqua Blaster Blade as a Toa Mahri, however this was not included in the set.


 * On Metru Nui, prior to the Great Cataclysm, Nuparu went exploring beneath the Archives looking for Rahkshi parts. While there, he came across a breach in the wall where the sea was flooding in. He then hurried to the surface and alerted the Toa Metru.


 * As a Toa Inika, Nuparu greatly enjoyed his new ability to fly.

Appearances

 * BIONICLE Adventures 3: The Darkness Below
 * BIONICLE Legends 2: Dark Destiny
 * BIONICLE Legends 3: Power Play
 * BIONICLE Legends 5: Inferno
 * BIONICLE Legends 7: Prisoners of the Pit
 * BIONICLE Legends 8: Downfall
 * BIONICLE Ignition 3: Showdown
 * BIONICLE Ignition 4: A cold Light Dawns
 * BIONICLE Ignition 6: In Final Battle
 * BIONICLE Ignition 9: Battle in the Deep
 * BIONICLE Ignition 10: Death of Mata Nui
 * BIONICLE Ignition 11: Death of a Hero