Rahkshi



Rahkshi were a species of creatures made from enhanced Kraata and the "sons" of Makuta. They were not living, but instead suits of armor controlled by the leech-like Kraata of their original form.

Overview
When a Kraata is exposed to Energized Protodermis, it dies and mutates into inanimate Rahkshi armor. A second Kraata of the same power can then enter the armor and control it. A Rahkshi's power is at least equal to a Stage-6 Kraata's and likely even greater, though it is severely weakened when separated from the staff that it wields.

When Rahkshi have no mission from Makuta to fulfill, they act as especially violent and dangerous beasts. But with direction and guidance from Makuta, they have power enough to overtake even the Toa Nuva. Their violent nature makes even Makuta reluctant to send them out, as he knows they will destroy anything in their path.

Just like Kraata, there are 42 types of Rakhshi. The best known of these (and the only ones named) are the six who Makuta sent to find and take the Mask of Light: Turahk, Guurahk, Lerahk, Panrahk, Vorahk, and Kurahk.

History
A thousand years prior, there were a number of Rahkshi in the city of Metru Nui, while searching for the Vahi Mask of Time, Makuta summoned every Rahkshi in the city to attack the time mutant Voporak. While the entire army of Rahkshi was aged to death by Voporak's defensive field, they caused the distraction needed for Makuta and Toa Vakama to slip away unnoticed. It was here that Vakama learned of the Rahkshi's connection to Makuta.

Makuta's Rahkshi

 * Turahk
 * Guurahk
 * Lerahk
 * Panrahk
 * Vorahk
 * Kurahk

Other notable Rahkshi

 * Golden Rahkshi
 * Orange Rahkshi
 * Yellow Rahkshi
 * Black-Green Rahkshi