Baterra
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- "They want us to know they're coming. The baterra are so certain we can't stop them that they are giving us warning. They killed my warrior, but not me ... to show they have the power to grant life or death to the Skrall."
- — Branar's thoughts, Empire of the Skrall
| Baterra | |
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| Robot | |
| Powered By | Unknown |
| Function | Assassinate armed combatants |
| Powers | Shapeshifting |
| Tools | Blades |
| Status | Active |
| Location | Bara Magna |
| Pronunciation | bah-TEAR-rah |
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The Baterra are a group of violent, mechanical shapeshifting entities created by the Great Beings.
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History
The Great Beings, unable to stop the Core War on Spherus Magna by peaceful means, created the Baterra as elite assassins, and tasked them with killing all armed combatants. The Great Beings later tried to shut the Baterra down, but were unable to do so.
After the Skrall migrated to the area north of the Black Spike Mountains, a scouting party was sent to gather information about the surroundings. The Baterra attacked them, killing many of their number. Only the leader of the patrol and another warrior managed to escape the attack and return to their settlement, warning the rest of the Skrall about this new enemy. Following this encounter, troops of Baterra regularly raided Skrall encampments, killing many of the warrior class and all of the leader class save one. During these raids, Stronius was able to damage one of the Baterra, discovering that they were machines.
The Skrall were eventually cut off from their supplies, and planned a last attempt at a defense. While the Skrall were fortifying their base, Baterra disguised themselves as supplies, which were taken inside the garrison. Successful in their deception, they managed to kill many more Skrall. To escape total annihilation, Tuma, the remaining leader, organized the Skrall to migrate south and occupy the city of Roxtus.
The Baterra continue to reside near the Black Spike Mountains. During an attempt to determine their migratory patterns, Branar brought a soldier with him to herd Vorox. Nearby Baterra quickly killed a Vorox and slaughtered the soldier, leaving Branar alive to report the incident.
A group of Baterra shapeshifting near the banks of the River Dormus was witnessed by the Agori Crotesius, Tarduk and Kirbold on their journey northward to discover the secrets of the Red Star. Because the villagers were not wielding weapons at the time, the mechanical beings ignored them.
Aware of Tuma and Stronius returning from a meeting with the Sisters of the Skrall, the Baterra uprooted several trees, and placed them along part of the path they were traveling. They then disguised themselves as rocks, and waited for the two Skrall to arrive. When the Skrall reached the area, they assumed the extra trees were Baterra, and readied their weapons. Just as they realized that the trees were decoys, two Baterra took the opportunity to strike, hitting Tuma in the back. The Skrall were knocked unconcious, but Metus arrived soon after, and hid the Skrall weapons. The Baterra, not percieving a threat in the area, remained where they were. Metus dismissed them shortly after the Skrall woke up, and the machines departed the area.
Abilities and Traits
The Baterra are entirely mechanical, programmed to instinctively target and kill all beings carrying weaponry, and do not attack anyone unarmed.
Baterra have the ability to shapeshift and completely alter their appearance. They can also use this power to camouflage themselves to their surroundings. In their default form, Baterra armor is silver in color.
Tools
The Baterra possess bladed weapons that are attached to their body. These weapons can transform with the Baterra.
Trivia
- The name "Baterra" is derived from an ancient Skrall word meaning "silent death."
- The Great Beings later modeled the Bohrok after the Baterra.
Appearances
- Empire of the Skrall
- Comic 3: A Hero Reborn (Not Mentioned by Name)
- BIONICLE: The Legend Reborn (Book) (Not Mentioned by Name)
- BIONICLE: Journey's End (Not Mentioned by Name)
- BIONICLE: Mata Nui's Guide to Bara Magna (Mentioned Only)
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