2001

2001 was the beginning of the bionicle universe. Mata-Nui was an island paradise, until a dark being, named Makuta, threatened the island. Plants died, the skies darkened and his power ruled over the island. One day the Great Ones and the the Mata-Nui spirit created six powerful beings. These beings were called the Toa. They were Tahu, Onua, Lewa, Kopaka, Pohatu, and Gali. Along with the Matoran villagers, and their chieftans, the Turaga, they were set on a quest to find the Legendary Masks, which in turn, would give them extraordinary powers.

Later they came to Makuta's lair, and they defeated him in battle by combining themselves, 3 toa made one, and 3 made the other. They had to defeat the Manas, some of the most powerful and agressive Rahi ever. Makuta made them his minions too. He infected masks and put them on various Rahi, making them his loyal servant.

The Toa made Mata-Nui return to normal, and all was well.