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"The challenge of being a Makuta is choosing which powers to use to destroy your enemies. It gets boring using the same ones all the time. Variety is the spice of destruction, after all."
— Antroz

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Brotherhood of Makuta
Organization/Group
Headquarters/Base Destral
Leader(s) Currently: Teridax
Formerly: Miserix
Status In the Dark Hunter/Brotherhood of Makuta War
Goal Control the Matoran, Win the war against the Dark Hunters
Allies Xia
Enemies Toa, Dark Hunters, Miserix, Order of Mata Nui (unknowingly)

The Brotherhood of Makuta is a group of Makuta, currently led by Makuta Teridax.

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[carve] History

[carve] Miserix's Reign

The Brotherhood was created about the same time as the Order of Mata Nui. Led by Makuta Miserix, the initial purpose of the Brotherhood was to create biomechanical Rahi which would populate the universe along with the Matoran. However, they soon took on the tasks of settling major disputes and protecting the Matoran.

The seeds of the Brotherhood's corruption were sown with the rise of the League of Six Kingdoms and their Barraki leaders. The Barraki had claimed divine right as Mata Nui's chosen leaders, and demanded that the Brotherhood, as fellow followers of Mata Nui, use their talents to create war beasts for their armies. The Brotherhood complied, but kept a close watch on the League and tried to undermine their efforts (for instance, beasts from Mutran were designed to die after three days). When the League attempted to usurp Mata Nui himself, an army led by Miserix's lieutenant Teridax struck swiftly and brutally, ending the League for good. However, after defeating the Barraki, Teridax began thinking that it might really be possible for Mata Nui to be overthrown.

Shortly after the end of the League, the Matoran Civil War broke out in Metru Nui, eventually drawing in the Brotherhood to end the conflict. In the aftermath, Miserix decided to assign the Makuta to look over different regions.

Destral, base of the Brotherhood of Makuta.
Destral, base of the Brotherhood of Makuta.

[carve] Teridax's Reign

However, the Makuta were becoming disillusioned with their jobs; their work being ignored while Mata Nui received all the praise. Teridax, bolstered by information Mutran had gained, proposed a plan to undermine Mata Nui and become rulers of the universe. Some, including Miserix, were doubtful that the plan would succeed; but many more supported it and followed Teridax as the Brotherhood's new leader. Those who sided with Miserix were executed by Icarax and Gorast, though Krika showed mercy to Miserix himself and merely imprisoned him on Artidax.

The Brotherhood's first major act of treason was a raid on the island of Artakha, stealing the Avohkii Mask of Light that could potentially be used against the Makuta. Activities since then were generally not publicized, and they still had reputations as guardians in many corners of the world.

Eventually, Teridax's Toa Hagah bodyguards discovered the Avohkii and realized the implications, deciding to defect from the Brotherhood and take the Avohkii with them. This discovery prompted Teridax to accelerate his plans and infect Mata Nui with a virus that would ultimately render him catatonic.

Unfortunately, matters have been complicated by a war with the Dark Hunters; provoked when Teridax killed two Hunters to further his own agenda. Most notably, one Skakdi named Zaktan has discovered the Brotherhood's entire master plan; though he has not yet told a single soul of his find.

Since then, the Makuta have been preparing for the inevitable day when Mata Nui wakes up from his slumber. In addition to the main plan, Teridax attempted to brainwash the Matoran of Metru Nui into worshiping him. Though that failed, he has been watching the Matoran and the Toa Mata that eventually joined them, allowing them small victories and helping ensure that Mata Nui and the universe would not die. A strike force led by Antroz has also been sent to invade Karda Nui, the core of the universe, and secure it for the Brotherhood.

[carve] Known Actions

[carve] Rahi Creation

The original purpose of the Makuta was to create various Rahi for the Matoran Universe. The process involves the use of viruses, which give the new Rahi certain attributes. These viruses are then mixed with liquid Protodermis to create the Rahi. The viruses can also be used to offer special traits to anything temporarily. Most Makuta were successful at Rahi creation, but some, such as Spiriah, were not very good at it.

Known Rahi and their creators are listed below:

  • Water Wraith, created by Teridax
  • Niazesk, created by Bitil
  • Doom Viper, created by Chirox
  • Lohrak, created by Chirox (and a later version by Mutran)
  • The Mountain, created by Mutran
  • Blade Burrowers, created by Mutran
  • Shadow Leeches, created by Mutran and Chirox
  • Klakk, created by Mutran
  • Zivon created by an unknown Makuta.
  • A Shadow Matoran/Rahi hybrid, created by Mutran
  • Flying and marine Rahi were often created by Kojol, who specialized in them.
  • A flying Rahi with the ability to turn into liquid if frightened, created by Mutran.
  • A mutli-legged, two-headed Rahi created by Spiriah; deemed a failure.

[carve] "The Plan"

"The Plan" is Teridax's grand scheme to overthrow Mata Nui and has been ongoing for millenia. Teridax first got the idea to overthrow Mata Nui from the Barraki warlords. Using the knowledge Mutran received from Tren Krom about the secrets of the Matoran Universe, Teridax formulated his plan and assembled the Makuta to present it to them. A minority of Makuta were opposed to this plan, including Miserix, who was as a result overthrown by Teridax, and secretly imprisoned by Krika. The rest of Miserix's supporters were hunted down and killed.

Teridax's plan included nearly every event in which Teridax has taken part of during the Matoran Universe's history: His portrayal as Dume, the possibility of defeat, and a journey to the island Mata Nui, where he planned to keep the Matoran away from Metru Nui until the time was exactly right. After being defeated by Takanuva, as according to his plan, he attempted to obtain the Kanohi Ignika with the unwilling help of the Piraka. The Plan included Teridax seemingly being destroyed in his Antidermis form by the Order of Mata Nui member Axonn, Toa Mahri Matoro's use of the Mask of Life to save Mata Nui's life, and the revival of Mata Nui. The Ignika's fatal countdown is also factored into the Plan.

After escaping the mangled body of the Maxilos robot in the Pit, Teridax traveled to a well-guarded, mysterious location, to perform the final task of the Plan. He has also recently learned the true location of the Great Spirit Mata Nui.

The Plan is so vast that no Makuta other than Teridax knows the full extent of it. For example, the Makuta in the skies of Karda Nui were not informed that the use of the Ignika would blind them. The only two beings that know of the entire Plan are Teridax and Zaktan. If the Plan fails, Teridax would die soon after at the hands of Mata Nui. The Plan has spanned millenia, involving several teams of Toa and events such as the Great Cataclysm, and relies on precise timing. If the Plan is executed too quickly or too slowly, the outcome will not be the one that Teridax desires.

There have been setbacks Teridax didn't factor, however. Mutran mused that the rescue of the Metru Nui Matoran was an unfortunate setback, as was Teridax's armor being smashed by the door to Metru Nui.

[carve] Members

The symbol of the Brotherhood of Makuta.
The symbol of the Brotherhood of Makuta.

[carve] Former Members

  • Kojol, the Makuta of Artakha; assassinated by the Order of Mata Nui.
  • Miserix, the former leader of the Brotherhood. Usurped by Teridax and sentenced to death; secretly imprisoned instead, but has since escaped.
  • Spiriah, the Makuta of Zakaz; went rogue after failing with the Skakdi. He was ultimately killed by Miserix.
  • A small number of the Brotherhood who sided with Miserix when Teridax rebelled; all were hunted down and killed.
  • Various Makuta who died while on missions.

[carve] Servants

The Brotherhood's army comprised of Exo-Toa and Visorak.
The Brotherhood's army comprised of Exo-Toa and Visorak.
  • Exo-Toa - Powered armor designed for Toa to wear, but also equipped with their own artificial intelligence.
  • Kraata - The essence of Makuta in solid form.
    • Rahkshi - Kraata transformed into suits of armor that can be controlled by a second Kraata.
    • Shadow Leech - Mutated Kraata that can leech Light from a being.
  • Visorak - The Brotherhood's conquering army, brought under the Brotherhood's control by Gorast and formerly under the command of Sidorak and Roodaka.
  • Shadow Matoran - Various Matoran who have had their light extinguished by Shadow Leeches.
  • Rahi Nui - An extremely powerful Rahi engineered by the Makuta to hunt Toa for the Dark Hunters. It ended up in the service of Teridax and is currently trapped in Mata Nui's caverns.
  • Mana Ko - Very powerful Rahi that act as servants of the Brotherhood. They are secretly spies for the Order of Mata Nui.
  • Any creature wearing an Infected Kanohi.

[carve] Former Servants

A Brotherhood Fortress.
A Brotherhood Fortress.
  • Ahkmou - A Matoran who agreed to serve Teridax. He has since returned to the Metru Nui community, believing Teridax to be dead.
  • Brutaka - Brutaka joined the Brotherhood as an army lieutenant before their corruption. He later joined the Order of Mata Nui.
  • Fohrok - Fake versions of the Bohrok that were being built for the Brotherhood to be added to their army. They were sabotaged by their Matoran inventors after they became suspicious of the Makuta's motives, and destroyed by Teridax's Toa Hagah.
  • Karzahni - A prototype of the Morbuzakh that was abandoned because it was too powerful.
  • Kraata-Kal - A mutant Kraata that was created by Teridax. Currently a Dark Hunter.
  • Manas - Rahi crabs that Teridax kept in Mangaia as guards. Left behind when Teridax vacated Mangaia.
  • Morbuzakh - A plant created to aid Teridax in his takeover of Metru Nui. Destroyed by the Toa Metru using the Great Disks.
  • Nivawk - A Rahi bird that Teridax used as a spy in Metru Nui. Absorbed and killed for strength by Teridax.
  • Pridak - Pridak once was the aide of Icarax, before he broke away and founded the he League of Six Kingdoms with his now fellow Barraki.
  • Roodaka - Best known as Viceroy of the Visorak. Afterwards worked for both the Brotherhood and the Dark Hunters; currently being hunted for playing both sides.
  • Seeker - A servant who defended the Avohkii from Teridax's Toa Hagah, but failed. He has since joined the Dark Hunters.
  • Sidorak - Once the king of the Visorak hordes, Sidorak was killed by Keetongu in Metru Nui.
  • Takadox - Paid off to share information on the League of Six Kingdoms, before the Barraki disappeared. When found again after eighty millennia, Teridax refused to honor the alliance.
  • Toa Hagah - Toa assigned to protect the Makuta against inconvenient "threats". Teridax's Hagah rebelled when they discovered the Brotherhood were preparing a war against the Matoran.
  • Voporak - A member of Sidorak's species who was altered by the Brotherhood so he could sense the use of the Kanohi Vahi. He was given to the Dark Hunters for temporary service, but had not returned before the start of the Dark Hunter/Brotherhood of Makuta War.

[carve] Trivia

  • In the web serial Dark Mirror, the Brotherhood was hunted down by the Toa Empire led by Toa Tuyet and mostly eradicated before the Makuta could make their move against Mata Nui. A few members, including Teridax and Krika are still alive.

[carve] Appearances


Brotherhood of Makuta
Leader
Present: Teridax
Former: Miserix
Members
Present: Antroz | Bitil | Chirox | Gorast | Icarax | Krika | Mutran | Vamprah
Former: Kojol (Deceased) | Spiriah (Deceased)
Minions
Present: Colony Drones | Exo-Toa | Gate Guardian | Kraata (Shadow Leeches)
Rahkshi | Shadow Matoran | Venom Flyers | Visorak | Zivon

Former: Brutaka | Fohrok | Kraata-Kal | Maxilos | Minion | Pridak
Roodaka | Seeker | Sidorak (Deceased) | Takadox | Toa Hagah | Voporak


Factions
Good - Order of Mata Nui

Evil - Brotherhood of Makuta | Dark Hunters

Disbanded - Hand of Artakha | League of Six Kingdoms


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