Shore Turtle
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Shore Turtles are flying turtle-like Rahi.
History
The Shore Turtle species was created by the Makuta using Viruses and Liquid Protodermis to be one of the Rahi to inhabit the Matoran Universe.[1]
Shore Turtles took up residence on the Southern Continent and Metru Nui. When the region of Voya Nui was propelled to the ocean's surface by the Great Cataclysm, some Shore Turtles took residence on the new island. At the same time, the Shore Turtles of Metru Nui fled to the island of Mata Nui, where they dwelled in and around Le-Koro.
During the Great War, Makuta Teridax infected a number of these Shore Turtles.[2] However, they were not particularly dangerous and failed to cause as much trouble as his other Rahi servants.
The arrival of the Lehvak forced many of the Shore Turtles to move into coastal waters, where they had a more difficult time surviving. Gali and the Ga-Matoran made an extra effort to aid and protect these creatures, along with the other swamp Rahi driven off by the Lehvak.[3]
When the Toa Nuva intentionally unleashed the Bohrok, the Shore Turtles of Mata Nui migrated back to Metru Nui.[4] Shorty afterwards, Although many survived the ascent, they may not have survived Voya Nui's return to its position on the Southern Continent.[5]
After the Great Spirit Robot was critically damaged in the Battle of Bara Magna, the surviving Shore Turtles left the Matoran Universe and immigrated to Spherus Magna.[6]
Abilities and Traits
Shore Turtles are slow and relatively harmless Rahi. Shore Turtles prefer wet environments, especially swamps.[3] They rely on trees for shelter and protection from predatory Rahi.[7] Shore Turtles come in varying colors, such as orange and green. When Shore Turtles are threatened, they are able to retreat into their shells for protection.[8]
Shore Turtles are also capable of flight.[3]
References
- ↑ Makuta's Guide to the Universe, p. 63.
- ↑ BIONICLE: Quest for the Toa.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 BIONICLE: Le-Wahi Creatures
- ↑ "Official Greg Dialogue," page 34, post 1357. BZPower.
- ↑ "Chat with Greg Farshtey," page 411, post 10805479. LEGO Message Boards.
- ↑ "Official Greg Dialogue," page 300, post 11964. BZPower.
- ↑ "Island Wildlife on the Move." Wall of History. BIONICLE.com.
- ↑ "Chat with Greg Farshtey," page 508, post 11397657. LEGO Message Boards.