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'''Taipu''' is a gullible but hard-working [[Onu-Matoran]] native to [[Metru Nui]], and the left hand of [[Turaga]] [[Whenua]].

== Biography ==
=== Metru Nui ===
When he lived in [[Onu-Metru]] prior to the [[Great Cataclysm]], Taipu was a junior [[Archivist]] of no particular renown.{{BookCitation|BEU|136}} He was placed in a [[Matoran Sphere]] by the [[Vahki]] under order of [[Makuta]] [[Teridax]] disguised as Turaga [[Dume]]. He was [[Great Rescue|rescued]] by the [[Toa Metru]] and transported to the island of {{p|Mata Nui|Location}}, where he awakened on the shores of [[Naho Bay]].{{MediaCitation|B2:LoMN}}

=== Mata Nui ===
As a result of exposure to the effects of his Matoran Sphere, Taipu's size and physical strength were diminished, and his memories lost entirely. Nevertheless, Taipu remained one of the strongest Onu-Matoran, and helped construct [[Onu-Koro]] under [[Turaga]] [[Whenua]]'s guidance, partly using recycled materials from the dismantled [[Airship]]s used by the [[Toa]] to transport the Matoran to Mata Nui.{{BookCitation|BW}}

On Mata Nui, Taipu worked as a [[Miner]], and proved to be one of Onu-Koro's most steadfast workers. However, his friend [[Onepu]] would occasionally take advantage of Taipu's gullibility by convincing him to do his job as well.

At the time of the [[Toa Mata]]'s arrival, Taipu was working on digging a [[Le-Koro Highway|highway]] to [[Le-Koro]]. However, an underground lava flow cut off access to Onu-Koro's [[Cavern of Light|primary lightstone supply]], leading to a [[lightstone]] shortage in the village. Most of Taipu's fellow miners went on strike, finding it impossible to work with the poor light and smoky air of torches. Taipu was the only one who stubbornly persisted, determined to reach Le-Koro, whose beauty he had only heard about from Onepu's stories.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|5}}

Fortunately, a wandering Matoran named [[Takua]] managed to drain the lava blocking the way to the [[Cavern of Light]],{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|5}} and Taipu was the first to break through to [[Le-Wahi]]. He begged Takua to let him go along and see Le-Koro, and was overjoyed when the [[Chronicler]] let him come. Soon after spotting Le-Koro, however, Taipu was captured by an [[Infected Kanohi|infected]] [[Nui-Rama]], and taken to its [[Nui-Rama Hive|hive]]. Here, he was forced to dig alongside the captured Le-Matoran, and "encouraged" by a watching [[Electric Bug]] whenever his digging faltered. Takua and the [[Gukko Force]] would eventually enter the hive on a [[Battle of Le-Wahi|rescue mission]], but ended up trapped there as well. Moments after their arrival, Taipu witnessed the battle between [[Onua]] and the infected [[Lewa]], and rode with Onua when they escaped from the hive. He then stayed for a while at Le-Koro and celebrated with the [[Le-Matoran]]{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|6}} before returning to Onu-Koro.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|8}}

Soon after, Taipu was recruited from mining detail in the [[Great Mine]] by Takua on the advice of [[Whenua]], who said that he had talked long and often of the adventure in Le-Wahi. He eagerly joined the [[Chronicler's Company]] and helped to clear obstacles on the path to the [[Kini-Nui]]. He and Hafu worked together to clear a rockslide, which the latter carved into a statue of himself. When the Company arrived at the Kini-Nui, they [[Battle for Kini-Nui|defended the temple from vicious Rahi]] so the Toa would be able to escape freely.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|8}} The Company almost failed, and would have been overwhelmed if the [[Ta-Koro Guard]], Gukko Force, and the [[Ussalry]] had not shown up to help.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|9}}

During the evacuation of a [[Gahlok]] [[Bohrok Invasion#Invention in Onu-Koro|raid on Onu-Koro]], Taipu helped in the getting the [[Matoran]] to safety, by keeping the path open while [[Onepu]] directed the Matoran. When the last Matoran [[Nuparu]] was rushing toward the exit, the three were trapped in a cave after a flood of gushing water beat its way through Onu-Koro. Taipu then spoke with Onepu, being confused as to what had happened. [[Nuparu]] arrived and introduced himself to Onepu and Taipu and then, using Nuparu's Lightstone, they journeyed through the cavern. All of them jumped at the sight of a Gahlok, but it was deactivated without a [[Krana]]. Using knowledge Onepu had attained from Whenua about the nature of the [[Bohrok]], Nuparu engineered from the Bohrok pieces a machine called the [[Boxor]]. With it, they broke out of the cavern and saved Onu-Koro.{{MediaCitation|BOA|3}}

Later, after the [[Battle Against the Bohrok-Kal|defeat]] of the [[Bohrok-Kal]], Taipu was [[The Rebuilding|rebuilt]] into a stronger form,{{MediaCitation|BKOA|3}} and Whenua chose him to be goal-keeper of the Onu-Koro [[Kolhii]] team to participate in the island-wide [[Kolhii Tournament]], although he and Onepu did not make it to the Championship.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG2|2}}

He was evacuated from Onu-Koro with the other Matoran during the [[Rahkshi]] [[Attack on Onu-Koro|attack]].{{MediaCitation|B:MoL}}

=== Return to Metru Nui ===
When the Matoran prepared to return to Metru Nui, Taipu helped build the [[Boat]]s required for the journey. At the city, he also provided assistance in the repair of damaged areas. He temporarily stopped his work of reconstruction on order of [[Jaller]], to force the Turaga to reveal where the [[Toa Nuva]] had gone, but he eventually got back to work.{{BookCitation|BL1}}

After Teridax was [[Battle of Bara Magna|killed]] and the [[Matoran Universe]] hit the ground, Taipu was crushed under rubble in the Archives. [[Tamaru]] and [[Macku]] dug Taipu out, and they all noticed the gaping hole in Teridax's head. Taipu helped Macku and Tamaru save the survivors, once again branding themselves the Chronicler's Company.{{OnlineCitation|RoS|12}}

Taipu later left Metru Nui to live on [[Spherus Magna]], accompanied by his fellow surviving Matoran.{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=295|post=11800|lines=8,9}}{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=297|post=11859}}

== Abilities and Traits ==
Taipu works hard and does his best, persisting with tasks even long after others might quit. However, he can be somewhat gullible, and easily manipulated by Onepu, whom he admires. Taipu also has an adventurous streak, and will often talk excitedly about places he has never visited. His greatest wish is to travel and see wonderful sights like Takua, but his loyalty to Turaga Whenua and Onu-Koro will always come first and foremost. He is Whenua's left hand and the strongest Onu-Matoran, if not one of the strongest [[Matoran]] in general.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG}} Despite his small stature, he is able to lift many times his own weight. Taipu is incredibly loyal to his friends and will be the first to protect them. However, he is rather clumsy, which can sometimes interfere with his desire to help.<ref name="taipu">[https://web.archive.org/web/20031005023811/http://www.lego.com:80/eng/bionicle/characters.asp?charid=taipu BIONICLE Taipu] BIONICLE.com</ref>

Taipu possesses limited night vision, as with all Onu-Matoran.{{BookCitation|BEU|107}}

== References ==
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