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{{quote|Rahkshi - shadows that cower in the depths. Exactly as foretold.|[[Turaga]] [[Vakama]], ''[[BIONICLE: Mask of Light (movie)|BIONICLE: Mask of Light]]''}}
 
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'''Rahkshi''' were an artificial species created when a [[Kraata]] was exposed to [[Energized Protodermis|energized protodermis]]. They were not truly alive, but rather suits of armor, worn and controlled by another Kraata of equal power.
{{quote|Rahkshi - shadows that cower in the depths. Exactly as foretold.|[[Turaga Vakama]], ''[[BIONICLE: Mask of Light]]''}}
 
'''Rahkshi''' were a species of creatures made from [[Kraata]]. They were not living, but instead suits of armor controlled by the leech-like Kraata of their original form.
 
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
===Metru Nui===
 
===Metru Nui===
There were many Rahkshi in the city of [[Metru Nui]], although not all of them were controlled by [[Makuta]] [[Teridax]]. [[Whenua]] encountered a [[Rahkshi of Heat Vision]] while searching for [[Tehutti]] in the [[Archives]]. While searching for the [[Vahi]], Teridax summoned every Rahkshi in the city to attack [[Voporak]]. While the entire army of Rahkshi was aged to the point of death by Voporak's time field, they caused the distraction needed for Teridax and [[Toa]] [[Vakama]] to slip away unnoticed. It was here that Vakama learned of the Rahkshi's connection to the Makuta.
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There were many Rahkshi in the city of [[Metru Nui]], although not all of them were controlled by [[Makuta]] [[Teridax]], such as the one [[Toa (2001)|Toa]] [[Whenua]] encountered, a [[Rahkshi of Heat Vision]], while searching for [[Tehutti]] in the [[Archives]].
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While searching for the [[Vahi]] alongside [[Vakama|Toa Vakama]], Teridax summoned every Rahkshi in the city to attack [[Voporak]], a Dark Hunter. While the entire force of Rahkshi was aged to destruction by the hunter's time field ability, they caused enough of a distraction for Teridax and Vakama to take back the Vahi from [[The Shadowed One]], and escape. It was then that Vakama learned of the Rahkshi's connection to the Makuta.
   
 
There were also many Rahkshi in the [[Fikou Web]], as discovered when the [[Toa Metru]] tried to escape that place.
 
There were also many Rahkshi in the [[Fikou Web]], as discovered when the [[Toa Metru]] tried to escape that place.
   
 
===Mata Nui===
 
===Mata Nui===
{{Quote|Go, my sons. Use the shadows, and keep my brother asleep.|Teridax to his Rahkshi, ''[[BIONICLE: Mask of Light]]''}}[[File:3_Rahkshi.jpg|thumb|Lerahk, Panrahk, and Guurahk]]
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{{Quote|Go, my sons. Use the shadows, and keep my brother asleep.|[[Teridax]] to his Rahkshi, ''[[BIONICLE: Mask of Light (movie)|BIONICLE: Mask of Light]]''}}
On Mata Nui, Teridax sent three of his Rahkshi (Lerahk, Guurahk, and Panrahk) to [[Mata Nui (Location)|Mata Nui]]'s surface to stop [[Takanuva|Takua]] from finding his destiny. The three traveled to [[Ta-Koro]], which ended in the village sinking into the volcano's lava. During this attack, Lerahk battled [[Tahu]], and the [[Toa of Fire]] was infected with a poison. The same three then followed [[Jaller]] and Takua's path, eventually catching up to them in [[Ko-Wahi]]. However, they failed their mission, and were frozen in a river by [[Kopaka|Kopaka Nuva]].
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On Mata Nui, Teridax sent three of his Rahkshi ([[Lerahk]], [[Guurahk]], and [[Panrahk]]) to [[Mata Nui (Location)|Mata Nui]]'s surface to stop [[Takua]] from finding his [[destiny]]. These three traveled to [[Ta-Koro]], where their actions caused the village to sink into the lava of the [[Mangai Volcano]]. During this attack, Lerahk battled [[Tahu (2001)|Tahu]], and the [[Toa of Fire]]'s mask was infected with Lerahk's poison. The same three then followed [[Jaller]] and Takua's path, eventually catching up to them in [[Ko-Wahi]]. However, they failed their mission, and were frozen in a river by [[Kopaka (2001)|Kopaka Nuva]].
   
Makuta then released three more Rahkshi (Turahk, Kurahk, and Vorahk), which followed Takua to [[Onu-Koro]]. There, they fought [[Pohatu]] and [[Onua]], though Onua accidentally caused the entire cave to collapse. Some time during this encounter, Tahu fought Kurahk, and its anger powers increased the effects of Lehrak's poison, forcing Kopaka to freeze him just to get him out.
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Makuta then released three more Rahkshi ([[Turahk]], [[Kurahk]], and [[Vorahk]]), which followed Takua to [[Onu-Koro]]. There, they fought [[Pohatu (2001)|Pohatu]] and [[Onua (2001)|Onua]], though the latter accidentally caused the entire cave to collapse. Some time during this encounter, Tahu fought Kurahk, and its power of anger increased the effects of Lerahk's poison, forcing Kopaka to freeze him just to escape.
   
At [[Kini Nui]], the Toa Nuva once again encountered all six Rahkshi. Tahu's fire and Lewa's sandstorm created a glass prison around some. Onua then lifted several boulders, which Tahu combined with lava. After dropping them on the few left. Gali then sprayed them with water and Kopaka froze them. The Toa then realized that there was still one more Rahkshi, Turahk. Jaller then sacrificed himself for Takua, and Takua, now realizing his destiny, bears the [[Mask of Light]]. Takua then used his new light powers to defeat the Rahkshi and, using one of the Kraata, found his way to Teridax on the [[Ussanui]].
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At the [[Kini-Nui]], the Toa Nuva finally encountered all six Rahkshi together. After Tahu fended off an attack by the Panrahk, Lewa quickly created a cyclone, collecting sand from the [[Amaja Circle]], and with Tahu's flame, they created a glass prison around Lerahk, Guurahk and Panrahk. With a combination of Onua, Pohatu, Tahu and Kopaka's powers one after another, the Vorahk and Kurahk were shortly taken out of the fight as well.
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The Toa soon realized that the remaining Rahkshi Turahk (who's strength had been temporarily drained by Vorahk during the fight) had climbed the steps of the Kini-Nui, and was preparing to kill a fear-paralyzed Takua. Instead, Jaller sacrificed himself to save his friend's life. The Chronicler, now realizing his destiny, donned the [[Mask of Light]]. The newly-christened Takanuva cried out his name, and his power ensnared the Turahk.
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Some time later, the now seven Toa Nuva, used the inactive pieces of the empty Rahkshi armour to construct a vehicle Takanuva named, the [[Ussanui]]. With the vehicle complete, Takanuva inserted the vanquished Rahkshi's Kraata into special compartments, and allowed them to lead him, with [[Hahli]] in tow, towards Makuta's lair.
   
 
===[[Battle of Bara Magna]]===
 
===[[Battle of Bara Magna]]===
 
[[File:Rahkshi_of_Heat_Vision_(Stars).png|thumb|Rahkshi of Heat Vision.]]
 
[[File:Rahkshi_of_Heat_Vision_(Stars).png|thumb|Rahkshi of Heat Vision.]]
During Teridax's reign, he sent a lot of his [[Rahkshi of Heat Vision|Rahkshi]] to the southern [[Matoran Universe]]. Some time into his and [[Mata Nui (Being)|Mata Nui]]'s fight, a swarm of Rahkshi were released onto [[Bara Magna]] alongside a legion of [[Skakdi]], with Toa Takanuva and Tahu in hot pursuit.
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Towards the end of Makuta Teridax's reign of shadows, he sent a large number of [[Rahkshi of Heat Vision|Heat Vision Rahkshi]] to the southern [[Matoran Universe]]. During his fight against [[Mata Nui (Being)|Mata Nui]], a massive swarm of all types of Rahkshi was released onto [[Bara Magna]] alongside a legion of [[Skakdi]], with Tahu and Takanuva in pursuit.
   
Takanuva later encountered and fought two of these Rahkshi, one of which was holding a piece of the [[Golden Armor]], and defeated them by creating a hologram of himself to fool them.
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Takanuva later encountered and fought two of these specific Rahkshi, one of which was holding a piece of the [[Golden Armor]]. He defeated them by creating a hologram of himself to fool them, causing them to destroy each other.
   
Tahu and Takanuva then met up with [[Gresh]], who also had some of the armor. Tahu then took all the pieces and put them on, and the armor absorbed and destroyed the Kraata's essence, wiping out the hundreds of Rahkshi on Bara Magna. All remaining Rahkshi in the Universe are now wild as their Makuta is now dead and can no longer give them directions. [[File:Rahkshi.png|thumb|250px|Rahkshi about to fire]]
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Tahu and Takanuva then met up with a [[Glatorian]], [[Gresh]], who also held a piece of the Golden Armor. Tahu then took all the pieces and put them on, after which the armor absorbed and destroyed the Kraata's essence, wiping out the hundreds of Rahkshi on Bara Magna. All those that remained became wild, as their Makuta "father" was now dead, and could no longer give them directions.
   
 
==Named Rahkshi==
 
==Named Rahkshi==
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[[File:Rahkshi.png|thumb|250px|Rahkshi preparing to attack.]]
*[[Turahk]]
 
*[[Guurahk]]
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*[[Turahk]] - Fear
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*[[Guurahk]] - Disintegration
*[[Lerahk]]
 
*[[Panrahk]]
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*[[Lerahk]] - Poison
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*[[Panrahk]] - Fragmentation
*[[Vorahk]]
 
*[[Kurahk]]
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*[[Vorahk]] - Absorption
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*[[Kurahk]] - Anger
   
 
===Mutated===
 
===Mutated===
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==Types of Rahkshi==
 
==Types of Rahkshi==
   
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<table><tr><td>''Accuracy''
<table><tr><td>Accuracy</td><td>blue body with purple limbs</td></tr><tr><td>Adaptation</td><td>black body with purple limbs</td></tr><tr><td>Anger</td><td>white body and limbs</td><td>Kurahk</td></tr><tr><td>Chain Lightning</td><td>silver body and limbs</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Chameleon</td><td>red body with gold limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Blue body with purple limbs</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>''Adaptation''
<tr><td>Confusion</td><td>gray body with green limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Black body with purple limbs</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>''Anger''
<tr><td>Cyclone</td><td>black body with white limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>White body and limbs</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>''Chain Lightning''
<tr><td>Darkness</td><td>black body with red limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Silver body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Chameleon''
<tr><td>Density Control</td><td>black body with green limbs</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Disintegration</td><td>blue body and limbs</td><td>Guurahk</td></tr>
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</td><td>Red body with gold limbs</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>''Confusion''
<tr><td>Dodge</td><td>red body with silver limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Gray body with green limbs</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>''Cyclone''
<tr><td>Elasticity</td><td>tan body and limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Black body with white limbs</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>[[Darkness]]
 
</td><td>Black body with red limbs</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>''Density Control''
<tr><td>[[Electricity]]
 
</td><td>blue body with white limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Black body with green limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Disintegration''
<tr><td>Fear</td><td>red body and limbs</td><td>Turahk</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Fire Resistance</td><td>aquamarine body and limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Blue body and limbs</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Gravity]]
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<tr><td>''Dodge''
</td><td>blue body with silver limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Red body with silver limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Elasticity''
<tr><td>Heat Vision</td><td>yellow body with grey limbs</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Hunger</td><td>black body and limbs</td><td>Vorahk</td></tr>
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</td><td>Tan body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
 
<tr><td>''[[Electricity]]''
<tr><td>Ice Resistance</td><td>red body with yellow limbs</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Illusion</td><td>tan body with blue limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Blue body with white limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
 
<tr><td>''Fear''
<tr><td>Insect Control</td><td>orange body and limbs</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Laser Vision</td><td>red body with orange limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Red body and limbs</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Fire Resistance''
<tr><td>Limited Invulnerability</td><td>grey body and limbs</td></tr>
 
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</td><td>Aquamarine body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Magnetism]]
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<tr><td>''[[Gravity]]''
</td><td>black body with gold limbs</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Mind Reading</td><td>light purple body and limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Blue body with silver limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Heat Vision''
<tr><td>Molecular Disruption (inorganic)</td><td>light blue body and limbs</td></tr>
 
 
</td><td>Yellow body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Plant Life|Plant Control]]
 
 
<tr><td>''Hunger''
</td><td>green body with brown limbs</td></tr>
 
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</td><td>Black body and limbs</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Plasma]]
 
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<tr><td>''Ice Resistance''
</td><td>tan body with red limbs</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Poison</td><td>green body and limbs</td><td>Lerahk</td></tr>
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</td><td>Red body with yellow limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Illusion''
<tr><td>Power Scream</td><td>purple body and limbs</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Quick Healing</td><td>black body with brown limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Tan body with blue limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
<tr><td>Rahi Control</td><td>magenta body and limbs</td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Insect Control''
<tr><td>Shapeshifting</td><td>blue body and gold limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Orange body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Laser Vision''
<tr><td>Shattering</td><td>brown body and limbs</td><td>Panrahk</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Silence</td><td>gray body with black limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Red body with orange limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
 
<tr><td>''Limited Invulnerability''
<tr><td>Sleep</td><td>maroon body and limbs</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Slowness</td><td>blue body with yellow limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Grey body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Sonics]]
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<tr><td>''[[Magnetism]]''
</td><td>yellow body with green limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Black body with gold limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Mind Reading''
<tr><td>Stasis Field</td><td>blue body with black limbs</td></tr>
 
<tr><td>Teleportation</td><td>blue body with green limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Light purple body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
 
<tr><td>''Molecular Disruption (inorganic)''
<tr><td>[[Vacuum]]
 
</td><td>orange body with black limbs</td></tr>
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</td><td>Light blue body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
<tr><td>Weather Control</td><td>gold body and limbs</td></tr>
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<tr><td>''[[Plant Life|Plant Control]]''
 
</td><td>Green body with brown limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''[[Plasma]]''
 
</td><td>Tan body with red limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Poison''
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</td><td>Green body and limbs</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Power Scream''
 
</td><td>Purple body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Quick Healing''
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</td><td>Black body with brown limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
 
<tr><td>''Rahi Control''
 
</td><td>Magenta body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Shapeshifting''
 
</td><td>Blue body and gold limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Fragmentation''
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</td><td>Brown body and limbs</td><td> </td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Silence''
 
</td><td>Gray body with black limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Sleep''
 
</td><td>Maroon body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Slowness''
 
</td><td>Blue body with yellow limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''[[Sonics]]''
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</td><td>Yellow body with green limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Stasis Field''
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</td><td>Blue body with black limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Teleportation''
 
</td><td>Blue body with green limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''[[Vacuum]]''
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</td><td>Orange body with black limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
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<tr><td>''Weather Control''
 
</td><td>Gold body and limbs</td><td> </td></tr>
 
</table>
 
</table>
   
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When Rahkshi had no mission from a Makuta to fulfill, they acted as violent and dangerous beasts, not to mention territorial, as was shown in ''Bionicle Adventures 3: The Darkness Below''. But with direction and guidance from a Makuta, they had power to threaten even a [[Toa Nuva]]. Their violent nature made even [[Teridax]] reluctant to send them out, as he knew they would destroy anything in their path.
 
When Rahkshi had no mission from a Makuta to fulfill, they acted as violent and dangerous beasts, not to mention territorial, as was shown in ''Bionicle Adventures 3: The Darkness Below''. But with direction and guidance from a Makuta, they had power to threaten even a [[Toa Nuva]]. Their violent nature made even [[Teridax]] reluctant to send them out, as he knew they would destroy anything in their path.
   
In addition to their normal powers and those granted by their weapon staff, the Rahkshi could also change into a hover mode. By placing their feet together with the legs stretched forward, they would be able to fly about half a meter over the ground. In this form, the Rahkshi could move much faster than walking or running alone. However, they could not fight, as the weapon staff would have to be broken apart and carried, and attacking could cause them to lose control.
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In addition to their normal powers and those granted by their weapon staff, the Rahkshi could also change into a hover mode. By placing their feet together with the legs stretched forward, they would be able to fly about half a meter over the ground. In this form, the Rahkshi could move much faster than walking or running alone. However, they could not fight, as their weapon would have to be detached and carried; attacking could cause them to lose control.
   
Just like Kraata, there were 42 types of Rahkshi. The best-known of these (and the only ones named) were the six Makuta sent to find and take the [[Avohkii]]: [[Turahk]], [[Guurahk]], [[Lerahk]], [[Panrahk]], [[Vorahk]], and [[Kurahk]].
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Just like Kraata, there were 42 types of Rahkshi. The best-known of these (and the only ones named) were the six Makuta sent to find and take the [[Avohkii]]: Turahk, Guurahk, Lerahk, Panrahk, Vorahk, and Kurahk.
   
 
==Set Information==
 
==Set Information==
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''The Seventh Toa is coming -- but Makuta is determined that the Toa of Light will never appear on Mata Nui! He sends forth his six Rahkshi to seek out the Herald of the Seventh Toa and capture the Mask of Light. These "sons of Makuta" are incredible powerful and more than a match for the Toa Nuva! Will the power of Light prevail... or will Darkness fall on Mata Nui forever?''
 
*The Rahkshi were the first sets to have articulated knees, and were one of the only 2 sets of 2003 - aside from Teridax - to have them.
 
*The Rahkshi were the first sets to have articulated knees, and were one of the only 2 sets of 2003 - aside from Teridax - to have them.
 
*The next Rahkshi release was in 2010 with a Rahkshi of Heat Vision being featured as one of the [[BIONICLE Stars]] - notably the only release without a Kraata in its set form due to the redesigned back-piece being too small.
 
*The next Rahkshi release was in 2010 with a Rahkshi of Heat Vision being featured as one of the [[BIONICLE Stars]] - notably the only release without a Kraata in its set form due to the redesigned back-piece being too small.
**The Rahkshi of Heat Vision set was also the only one without articulated knees. Additionally, the Heat Vision Rahkshi's spine was connected to its head, another feature that the others did not have.
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**The Rahkshi of Heat Vision set was also the only one without articulated knees. Additionally, the Heat Vision Rahkshi's spine was connected to its head, and its feet were clawed instead of rounded, features that the others did not have.
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==Appearances==
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*''[[Comic 12: Absolute Power]]''
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*''[[Comic 13: Rise of the Rahkshi!]]''
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*''[[Comic 14: At Last -- Takanuva!]]
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*''[[Comic 16: Toa Metru!]]'' - <small>In flashback</small>
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*''[[BIONICLE Adventures 1: Mystery of Metru Nui]]'' - <small>In flashback</small>
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*''[[Lunchables Comic 1]]'' - <small>In flashback</small>
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*''[[BIONICLE Adventures 3: The Darkness Below]]'' - <small>In flashback</small>
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*[[Muaka]] were known to like the taste of Rahkshi and were their only known natural enemies on Metru Nui.
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*[[Muaka]] were known to like the taste of Rahkshi, and were their only known natural enemies on Metru Nui.
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==External Links==
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*[http://biomediaproject.com/bmp/files/gfx/Building%20Instructions/2003/Combiners/Japan%20Rahkshi%20Combo.jpg Japanese Rahkshi Combination Building Instructions at the BioMedia Project]
   
 
{{Rahkshi}}
 
{{Rahkshi}}
 
[[fi:Rahkshi]]
 
[[fi:Rahkshi]]
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[[Category:Rahkshi]]
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[[Category:Species]]
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[[Category:Characters]]
 
[[Category:2003]]
 
[[Category:2003]]
 
[[Category:2004]]
 
[[Category:2004]]
 
[[Category:2010]]
 
[[Category:2010]]
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[[Category:Brotherhood of Makuta]]
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[[Category:Matoran Universe]]

Revision as of 02:08, 19 April 2020

Rahkshi - shadows that cower in the depths. Exactly as foretold.
Turaga Vakama, BIONICLE: Mask of Light


Rahkshi
Rahkshi-0
Species Information
ColorsVarious
HabitatMatoran Universe
Tools and AbilitiesVarious powers, staff
Pronunciation

Rahkshi were an artificial species created when a Kraata was exposed to energized protodermis. They were not truly alive, but rather suits of armor, worn and controlled by another Kraata of equal power.

History

Metru Nui

There were many Rahkshi in the city of Metru Nui, although not all of them were controlled by Makuta Teridax, such as the one Toa Whenua encountered, a Rahkshi of Heat Vision, while searching for Tehutti in the Archives.

While searching for the Vahi alongside Toa Vakama, Teridax summoned every Rahkshi in the city to attack Voporak, a Dark Hunter. While the entire force of Rahkshi was aged to destruction by the hunter's time field ability, they caused enough of a distraction for Teridax and Vakama to take back the Vahi from The Shadowed One, and escape. It was then that Vakama learned of the Rahkshi's connection to the Makuta.

There were also many Rahkshi in the Fikou Web, as discovered when the Toa Metru tried to escape that place.

Mata Nui

Go, my sons. Use the shadows, and keep my brother asleep.
Teridax to his Rahkshi, BIONICLE: Mask of Light

On Mata Nui, Teridax sent three of his Rahkshi (Lerahk, Guurahk, and Panrahk) to Mata Nui's surface to stop Takua from finding his destiny. These three traveled to Ta-Koro, where their actions caused the village to sink into the lava of the Mangai Volcano. During this attack, Lerahk battled Tahu, and the Toa of Fire's mask was infected with Lerahk's poison. The same three then followed Jaller and Takua's path, eventually catching up to them in Ko-Wahi. However, they failed their mission, and were frozen in a river by Kopaka Nuva.

Makuta then released three more Rahkshi (Turahk, Kurahk, and Vorahk), which followed Takua to Onu-Koro. There, they fought Pohatu and Onua, though the latter accidentally caused the entire cave to collapse. Some time during this encounter, Tahu fought Kurahk, and its power of anger increased the effects of Lerahk's poison, forcing Kopaka to freeze him just to escape.

At the Kini-Nui, the Toa Nuva finally encountered all six Rahkshi together. After Tahu fended off an attack by the Panrahk, Lewa quickly created a cyclone, collecting sand from the Amaja Circle, and with Tahu's flame, they created a glass prison around Lerahk, Guurahk and Panrahk. With a combination of Onua, Pohatu, Tahu and Kopaka's powers one after another, the Vorahk and Kurahk were shortly taken out of the fight as well.

The Toa soon realized that the remaining Rahkshi Turahk (who's strength had been temporarily drained by Vorahk during the fight) had climbed the steps of the Kini-Nui, and was preparing to kill a fear-paralyzed Takua. Instead, Jaller sacrificed himself to save his friend's life. The Chronicler, now realizing his destiny, donned the Mask of Light. The newly-christened Takanuva cried out his name, and his power ensnared the Turahk.

Some time later, the now seven Toa Nuva, used the inactive pieces of the empty Rahkshi armour to construct a vehicle Takanuva named, the Ussanui. With the vehicle complete, Takanuva inserted the vanquished Rahkshi's Kraata into special compartments, and allowed them to lead him, with Hahli in tow, towards Makuta's lair.

Battle of Bara Magna

Rahkshi of Heat Vision (Stars)

Rahkshi of Heat Vision.

Towards the end of Makuta Teridax's reign of shadows, he sent a large number of Heat Vision Rahkshi to the southern Matoran Universe. During his fight against Mata Nui, a massive swarm of all types of Rahkshi was released onto Bara Magna alongside a legion of Skakdi, with Tahu and Takanuva in pursuit.

Takanuva later encountered and fought two of these specific Rahkshi, one of which was holding a piece of the Golden Armor. He defeated them by creating a hologram of himself to fool them, causing them to destroy each other.

Tahu and Takanuva then met up with a Glatorian, Gresh, who also held a piece of the Golden Armor. Tahu then took all the pieces and put them on, after which the armor absorbed and destroyed the Kraata's essence, wiping out the hundreds of Rahkshi on Bara Magna. All those that remained became wild, as their Makuta "father" was now dead, and could no longer give them directions.

Named Rahkshi

Rahkshi

Rahkshi preparing to attack.

Mutated

Types of Rahkshi

Accuracy Blue body with purple limbs 
Adaptation Black body with purple limbs 
Anger White body and limbs  
Chain Lightning Silver body and limbs 
Chameleon Red body with gold limbs 
Confusion Gray body with green limbs 
Cyclone Black body with white limbs 
Darkness Black body with red limbs 
Density Control Black body with green limbs 
Disintegration Blue body and limbs  
Dodge Red body with silver limbs 
Elasticity Tan body and limbs 
Electricity Blue body with white limbs 
Fear Red body and limbs  
Fire Resistance Aquamarine body and limbs 
Gravity Blue body with silver limbs 
Heat Vision Yellow body and limbs 
Hunger Black body and limbs  
Ice Resistance Red body with yellow limbs 
Illusion Tan body with blue limbs 
Insect Control Orange body and limbs 
Laser Vision Red body with orange limbs 
Limited Invulnerability Grey body and limbs 
Magnetism Black body with gold limbs 
Mind Reading Light purple body and limbs 
Molecular Disruption (inorganic) Light blue body and limbs 
Plant Control Green body with brown limbs 
Plasma Tan body with red limbs 
Poison Green body and limbs  
Power Scream Purple body and limbs 
Quick Healing Black body with brown limbs 
Rahi Control Magenta body and limbs 
Shapeshifting Blue body and gold limbs 
Fragmentation Brown body and limbs  
Silence Gray body with black limbs 
Sleep Maroon body and limbs 
Slowness Blue body with yellow limbs 
Sonics Yellow body with green limbs 
Stasis Field Blue body with black limbs 
Teleportation Blue body with green limbs 
Vacuum Orange body with black limbs 
Weather Control Gold body and limbs 

Abilities and Traits

Bionicle-Rahkshi

An animated Rahkshi

When a Kraata was exposed to Energized Protodermis, it would presumably either mutate into inanimate Rahkshi armor, or simply die. A second Kraata of the same power could then enter the armor and control it. A Rahkshi's power was at least equal to a Stage-6 Kraata's and likely even greater, though it was weakened when separated from the staff that it wielded.

When Rahkshi had no mission from a Makuta to fulfill, they acted as violent and dangerous beasts, not to mention territorial, as was shown in Bionicle Adventures 3: The Darkness Below. But with direction and guidance from a Makuta, they had power to threaten even a Toa Nuva. Their violent nature made even Teridax reluctant to send them out, as he knew they would destroy anything in their path.

In addition to their normal powers and those granted by their weapon staff, the Rahkshi could also change into a hover mode. By placing their feet together with the legs stretched forward, they would be able to fly about half a meter over the ground. In this form, the Rahkshi could move much faster than walking or running alone. However, they could not fight, as their weapon would have to be detached and carried; attacking could cause them to lose control.

Just like Kraata, there were 42 types of Rahkshi. The best-known of these (and the only ones named) were the six Makuta sent to find and take the Avohkii: Turahk, Guurahk, Lerahk, Panrahk, Vorahk, and Kurahk.

Set Information

The Seventh Toa is coming -- but Makuta is determined that the Toa of Light will never appear on Mata Nui! He sends forth his six Rahkshi to seek out the Herald of the Seventh Toa and capture the Mask of Light. These "sons of Makuta" are incredible powerful and more than a match for the Toa Nuva! Will the power of Light prevail... or will Darkness fall on Mata Nui forever?

  • The Rahkshi were the first sets to have articulated knees, and were one of the only 2 sets of 2003 - aside from Teridax - to have them.
  • The next Rahkshi release was in 2010 with a Rahkshi of Heat Vision being featured as one of the BIONICLE Stars - notably the only release without a Kraata in its set form due to the redesigned back-piece being too small.
    • The Rahkshi of Heat Vision set was also the only one without articulated knees. Additionally, the Heat Vision Rahkshi's spine was connected to its head, and its feet were clawed instead of rounded, features that the others did not have.

Appearances

Trivia

  • Muaka were known to like the taste of Rahkshi, and were their only known natural enemies on Metru Nui.

External Links

Rahkshi
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Unnamed: Rahkshi of Heat VisionRahkshi of Weather ControlRahkshi of Insect Control
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