Kanoka
From BIONICLEsector01
"Round disks of protodermis used for both sport and defense in the city of Metru Nui."
— BIONICLE: Encyclopedia Updated
Parent Page: Objects
| Kanoka | |
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| Object | |
| User(s) | Matoran, Toa, Vahki (formerly), Dark Hunters, Rahi |
| Location(s) | Matoran Universe |
| Functionality(ies) | To aid in battle, sport, various effects, creating Kanohi |
| Status | In use |
A Kanoka Disk is the basic tool and protection that the Matoran used on Metru Nui.
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History
The technology to develop Kanoka was first invented in the Ko-Metru Knowledge Towers around 4,000 years ago. Kanoka, the Matoran word for "Disk," are made from purified Liquid Protodermis by forgers in all areas of the city, and contain different powers depending on the properties and purity of the Protodermis that is used. They are available at central reserve areas or various traders throughout the city. Kanoka disks were also made into Kanohi on Metru Nui by Ta-Matoran Mask Makers.
Kanoka were used in other parts of the Matoran Universe, including Stelt.
After the Great Cataclysm, the creation of Kanoka disks in Metru Nui stopped, as all the Matoran were trapped in Matoran Spheres. After the restoration of Metru Nui, Kanoka production began again; however, it was later halted after the forced evacuation of the Matoran Universe.
Properties
Digits
Digits serve to show the user what type of Disk is being used. There are three digits on each Kanoka, each individual number explaining where it came from, what power it has and how potent that power is. The way digits are read can be shown here:
- The first digit: The Metru from which that disk was created in (ex: Ta-Metru is 1).
- The second digit: The disk's type of power (ex: freezing disks are 2).
- The third digit: The disk's power level. The higher the number, the more powerful the disk is. Power levels run from 1 to 8. The absolute highest level is the number 9, which is for the Great Disks.
There are, however, exceptions to the first number. The Great Disks were numbered for the Metru they were going to be located in the future, and the Disk of Time was numbered by the Metru of the creator.
Powers
There are eight main Kanoka powers:
- Reconstitutes at random - Temporarily scrambles the molecules of the target, resulting in a new shape.
- Freezes - Covers the target in a thick coating of ice.
- Weakens - Reduces the strength of a living or nonliving target. Can be used to bring down structures.
- Removes poison - Cures the effects of toxic substances.
- Enlarges - Causes target to grow. Rate of growth is tied to the power level of the disk.
- Shrinks - Causes target to reduce in size. Rate of shrinkage is tied to the power level of the disk.
- Regenerates - Can be used to repair a target, normally a structure or piece of equipment.
- Teleports - Moves target to another location. Range of teleportation is tied to the power level of the disk.
Different kinds of Kanoka, such as increase weight, levitation, and speed, are used, but it is from these eight that they are all made. Some Kanoka were originally brought to Mata Nui with the Matoran, but, as Kanoka wear out with repeated use, they became powerless over the years. Later, the Matoran made replicas of Kanoka out of Bamboo, but they were powerless and could only be used to strike things.
One unique thing about each Kanoka is where they come from, or are made. Kanoka could be made in any Metru, and disks from different Metru had different abilities. They were the following:
- Ta-Metru: Stronger, could knock obstacles out of the way.
- Ga-Metru: Could change direction in mid-air according to the user's thoughts.
- Po-Metru: Homed in on other Kanoka and deflected them from their course.
- Ko-Metru: Dodged obstacles to get to target.
- Le-Metru: Flew farther.
- Onu-Metru: Returned to thrower if diverted from course.
Kanoka Disks are created by pouring Liquid Protodermis into special molds. Frequently this procedure is performed repetitively before the disk is pronounced complete. The nature and level of the disk's power is influenced by the qualities of the Protodermis utilized, its purity, and the proficiency of the Matoran forging the disk. In spite of a great deal experience in smelting disks, Matoran still do not know how to guess the amount of power a disk will contain or what power it will possess.
During the disk-making process, multiple Kanoka disks can be combined to form disks with new and different powers. In some cases, Disk Makers can foresee the result of the combination. On other occasions, the Matoran has to experiment multiple times to produce the desired disk.
Games
Kanoka Disks are used in all sorts of games in Metru Nui, including Disk Surfing, Akilini, and Kanoka Toss.
Disk Dueling
Despite the extreme scarcity of physical violence on Metru Nui, Matoran with serious disagreements were known to engage in disk dueling. Standing on opposite sides of an Akilini field, Matoran threw disks at each other, with the first one to strike the other winning. Unfortunately, depending on the disks used, these duels could have very serious repercussions, exampled by the fact that once one Matoran was shrunken to such a small size that he was never found, while another was transformed by a Reconstitute at Random disk into something so grotesque he nearly ended up on exhibition as a Rahi in the Archives. In Metru Nui, disk dueling was highly illegal and guaranteed to bring prompt action from the Vahki.
Mask Making
Ta-Matoran in Metru Nui learned to soften disks and carve them into masks. Power levels 1-6 were made into powerless Matoran masks. Level 7 disks were made into Noble Kanohi. Level 8 disks were made into Great Masks. The six level 9 Great Disks were melted together, then made into the Disk of Time, which was then carved into the Vahi. By melting two disks together, new powers could be produced, allowing the Ta-Matoran mask makers to make Kanohi with many different powers.
Kanohi/Kanoka Chart
Listed below are all of Kanohi that have appeared in the Matoran Universe and, where known, the Kanoka used to create them.
| Mask of Power | Respective Disk(s) Combinations |
|---|---|
| Kanohi Hau, Mask of Shielding | Enlarge + Regeneration |
| Kanohi Miru, Mask of Levitation | Teleport + Weaken |
| Kanohi Kakama, Mask of Speed | Teleport + Reconstitutes at Random |
| Kanohi Pakari, Mask of Strength | Regeneration + Enlarge + Removes Poison |
| Kanohi Kaukau, Mask of Water Breathing | Regeneration + Shrink + Removes Poison |
| Kanohi Akaku, Mask of X-Ray Vision | Regeneration + Teleport |
| Kanohi Mahiki, Mask of Illusion | Reconstitutes at Random + Weaken |
| Kanohi Huna, Mask of Concealment | Enlarge + Shrink + Freeze |
| Kanohi Komau, Mask of Mind Control | Freeze + Weaken + Removes Poison |
| Kanohi Rau, Mask of Translation | Removes Poison + Enlarge |
| Kanohi Ruru, Mask of Night Vision | Enlarge + Teleport |
| Kanohi Matatu, Mask of Telekinesis | Teleport + Shrink |
| Kanohi Kiril, Mask of Regeneration | Regeneration |
| Kanohi Kraahkan, Mask of Shadows | None |
| Kanohi Avohkii, Mask of Light | None |
| Kanohi Vahi, Mask of Time | Disk of Time, made from the six Great Disks |
| Kanohi Pehkui, Mask of Diminishment | Shrink |
| Kanohi Kualsi, Mask of Quick-Travel | Teleport |
| Mask of Emulation | Unknown |
| Mask of Clairvoyance | Unknown |
| Mask of Growth | Enlarge |
| Mask of Rahi Control | Unknown |
| Kanohi Rode, Mask of Truth | Unknown |
| Kanohi Olmak, Mask of Dimensional Gates | Unknown |
| Kanohi Ignika, Mask of Life | None |
| Kanohi Calix, Mask of Fate | Unknown |
| Kanohi Elda, Mask of Detection | Unknown |
| Kanohi Suletu, Mask of Telepathy | Unknown |
| Kanohi Iden, Mask of Spirit | Unknown |
| Kanohi Sanok, Mask of Accuracy | Unknown |
| Kanohi Kadin, Mask of Flight | Unknown |
| Kanohi Olisi, Mask of Alternate Futures | None |
| Kanohi Volitak, Mask of Stealth | Unknown |
| Kanohi Garai, Mask of Gravity | Disk of Gravity |
| Kanohi Tryna, Mask of Reanimation | Unknown |
| Kanohi Zatth, Mask of Summoning | Unknown |
| Kanohi Faxon, Mask of Kindred | Unknown |
| Kanohi Arthron, Mask of Sonar | Unknown |
| Kanohi Jutlin, Mask of Corruption | Unknown |
| Kanohi Avsa, Mask of Hunger | Unknown |
| Kanohi Shelek, Mask of Silence | Unknown |
| Kanohi Felnas, Mask of Disruption | Unknown |
| Kanohi Mohtrek, Mask of Time Duplication | Unknown |
| Kanohi Crast, Mask of Repulsion | Unknown |
| Mask of Creation | None |
| Mask of Elemental Energy | Unknown |
| Mask of Intangibility | Unknown |
| Mask of Possibilities | Unknown |
| Mask of Psychometry | Unknown |
| Mask of Mutation | Unknown |
| Mask of Charisma | Unknown |
| Mask of Adaptation | Unknown |
| Mask of Aging | Unknown |
| Mask of Biomechanics | Unknown |
| Mask of Conjuring | Unknown |
| Mask of Fusion | Unknown |
| Mask of Healing | Unknown |
| Mask of Incomprehension | Unknown |
| Mask of Rebounding | Unknown |
| Mask of Scavenging | Unknown |
| Mask of Sensory Aptitude | Unknown |
| Mask of Undeath | Unknown |
Set Information
Kanoka made their first appearance with the 2004 sets, using the mold designed years earlier with the Bamboo Disks of the Matoran of Mata Nui. Every disk had an exclusive code on it that could be entered into the Kanoka Club website for points, used to buy rewards such as videos, animations, images, and games. However, the rare Disk of Time code featuring 199, which could be gained through the Exclusive Vahki Sets or Ultimate Creatures Accessory Sets, could not be used at the Kanoka Club as they rendered that combination an invalid code. The 2004 Toa Metru Vakama set came with Vakama's Toa Disk decorated with a Huna, the only Toa Metru to have such a disk released. A Kanoka Disk Launcher Pack came with two of fifty-one random Kanoka disks, eight from each of the Metru and three other disks.
The Disk of Time was primarily packaged with Target store-exclusive Vahki sets in 2004. It also released with the combined comics of Seeds of Doom and Enemies of Metru Nui in October, 2004. Prototype Disks of Time also exist; these Kanoka simply do not have the code printed on the disk. They were given to employees of LEGO.
A Golden Kanoka was used as a first prize for the 2004 BIONICLE Instant Win Game and speed build competitions at LEGO stores, March 22 through 28 in 2004. In September 2004, at the UK Fox Kids and UK Scholastic websites, three virtual Kanoka disks could be found around the site. Once found, an entry form for a contest could be unlocked. The contest featured several prizes, such as golden Kanoka disks. Finally, in November, 2004 in the United Kingdom, the LEGO UK magazine had a contest that gave one the chance to win one of ten gold Kanoka disks.
During the 2004 Comic-Con convention, an exclusive Kanoka disk was supposed to be produced and placed within five thousand Toa Metru Vakama sets, which the convention attendees could buy. However, due to a production error, the disks were never featured and only a few samples were made for publicity. The Kanoka had the Comic-Con logo printed on the front of it.
In Europe, a promotional Ta-Metru Kanoka featuring the code 175 was gifted with the combined comics of Rise of the Rahkshi!, At Last -- Takanuva! and Secrets and Shadows.
Employees of LEGO also received a special Kanoka disk called the "BIONICLE Kanoka" with the symbol of the Three Virtues printed on it.
A red translucent Kanoka disk was released as part of the promotional set "3259," which also included a black Kanoka Launcher. The set came packaged with a BIONICLE comic in France.
Kanoka were released in the following sets:
| Kanoka Code | Accompanying Set |
|---|---|
| 143 | #8607 Nuhrii |
| 116 | #8614 Nuurakh, #6620 Ultimate Accessory Set |
| 226 | #8608 Vhisola |
| 225 | #8615 Bordakh |
| 685 | #8609 Tehutti |
| 555 | #8616 Vorzakh |
| 373 | #8610 Ahkmou |
| 334 | #8617 Zadakh |
| 574 | #8611 Orkahm |
| 665 | #8618 Rorzakh |
| 437 | #8612 Ehrye |
| 447 | #8619 Keerakh |
| None | #8601 Toa Vakama |
| 638 | #8622 Nidhiki |
| 338 | #8623 Krekka |
| None | #3259 Disk Launcher |
| Various | #8613 Kanoka Disk Launcher Pack |
| 199 | Exclusive Vahki Sets, #8715 Ultimate Creatures Accessory Set |
| Matoran Weapons | |
|---|---|
| Metru Nui | Disk Launchers | Kanoka |
| Mata Nui | Bamboo Disks | Kolhii Sticks |
| Voya Nui | Repellers | Chargers | Shredder Claws | Power Carvers | Pulse Bolt Generators | Echo Forks |
| Mahri Nui | Electro-Blades | Air Launchers |
| Karda Nui | Power Swords |
| Other | Midak Skyblasters (mounted on Skyfighter and Swamp Strider) |
| Neutral Tools | |
|---|---|
| Vahki | Staffs of Command | Staffs of Loyalty | Staffs of Erasing | Staffs of Suggestion | Staffs of Presence | Staffs of Confusion | Disk Launcher | Kanoka |
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| Collectibles |
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| Kanohi | Krana | Kanohi Nuva | Krana-Kal | Kraata (Variations) Kanoka (Toa Disks) (Great Disks) | Rhotuka | Zamor | Sea Squid |
| BIONICLE Sets of 2004 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | Nuhrii | Vhisola | Tehutti | Ahkmou | Orkahm | Ehrye | ||||
| Canister | Vakama | Nokama | Matau | Whenua | Nuju | Onewa Nuurakh | Bordakh | Vorzakh | Zadakh | Rorzakh | Keerakh | ||||
| Large | Turaga Dume & Nivawk | Krekka | Toa Lhikan & Kikanalo | Nidhiki | Ultimate Dume | ||||
| Collectible | Kanoka Disk Launcher Pack | ||||
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