Matoran

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Matoran are the main inhabitants of the BIONICLE universe.

Contents 1 History 2 Abilities and Traits 2.1 Purpose and Social Interactions 2.2 Morals and Beliefs 2.3 Powers 3 Known Matoran 3.1 Mata Nui/Metru Nui 3.1.1 Ta-Matoran 3.1.2 Po-Matoran 3.1.3 Onu-Matoran 3.1.4 Le-Matoran 3.1.5 Ga-Matoran 3.1.6 Ko-Matoran 3.1.7 Av-Matoran 3.1.8 Other Matoran 3.2 Southern Continent Residents 3.2.1 Ta-Matoran 3.2.2 Po-Matoran 3.2.3 Ko-Matoran 3.2.4 Onu-Matoran 3.2.5 Ga-Matoran 3.2.6 Le-Matoran 3.2.7 Others 3.3 Karda Nui 3.3.1 Av-Matoran 3.3.2 Shadow Matoran 3.4 Northern Continent 3.5 Artakha 3.6 Other Matoran 4 Tohunga 5 Comparisons with Human Society

[carve] History

The Matoran were the first beings to be brought into existence by the Great Beings after the universe was first created. The initial type of Matoran was the Av-Matoran, who were created as prototypes and with more abilities than others, such as the ability to channel their innate Light powers and transform into Bohrok. Eventually, more and more Matoran were created, with different types also being brought into being.

The initial purpose of the Matoran was to construct the Matoran Universe. The Matoran are the creators of the cities and villages scattered across the Matoran universe, such as Artakha, Metru Nui and the Southern Continent. Despite this, the Matoran do not inhabit the entire Matoran Universe, as there are other species of beings, but they do inhabit a vast majority of it.

The Matoran have made their homes in many varied environments and have many different ways of living. Prior to the Great Cataclysm, for instance, those Matoran living in the island-city of Metru Nui were almost completely dependent upon inventions and technologies, such as the Vahki, along with the forces of the Toa, for protection. After their migration to the island of Mata Nui on the Planet Surface, an untamed wilderness, the Matoran villagers became semi-independent, and learned to survive and defend themselves, although they were still somewhat reliant upon the Toa for protection after their arrival. On the island of Voya Nui, however, the Matoran were completely independent, with no Toa or Turaga to turn to, and were determined to solve their problems on their own. Most Matoran seem to live in areas only populated by themselves, but some Matoran live in regions with other species, such as on the islands of Nynrah and Stelt.

[carve] Abilities and Traits

Physically, Matoran are small in stature, but they are strong and very enduring at heart. They are dependent upon wearing their powerless Kanohi masks, without which they would weaken and be rendered comatose. They do not, however, have the mental discipline needed to use the power of a Great or Noble Kanohi mask.

The Matoran's sizes can fluctuate depending on what situations they have been in. The stature of the Matoran of Mata Nui, for example, was diminished due to prolonged exposure to powers inside the Matoran Spheres, although they have since rebuilt themselves into a taller shape. The Matoran of Voya Nui's sizes were decreased as a result of the "modifications" made by Karzahni, but this decrease can be reversed by the Pit Mutagen, which occurred to those who fell with the area of Mahri Nui into the sea. Matoran like the Av-Matoran, however, are generally larger then other Matoran, due to their presence in Karda Nui and exposure to the energies there, and their nature of being a "prototype" allows them access to additional powers for self-protection.

[carve] Purpose and Social Interactions

As their purpose in the Matoran Universe, Matoran practice a great many trades and professions. From military to invention to competition to making rope, the relatively specialized labors of the Matoran are essential to the function of the universe.

The Matoran living on Mata Nui used to be rather isolated from each other in their own Koro, but this trait was largely diminished after the arrival of the Toa Mata. The rampage of the Bohrok also further unified the Matoran in the coming battles against the forces of evil. This isolationist tendency caused the Matoran Takua, who wandered from Koro to Koro across Mata Nui, to be thought of as strange and irresponsible and resulted in his temporary banishment from his home in Ta-Koro. But the Matoran were forgiving, and they welcomed him back after he showed true courage and bravery in his deeds.

[carve] Morals and Beliefs

Most Matoran are inherently of good nature, but can succumb to greed and personal gain. Examples of this would be the Po-Matoran Ahkmou, who attempted to betray the city of Metru Nui to the Dark Hunters for personal gain, and Vultraz, who killed an entire village to acquire a single lava-gem. Matoran can also be artificially extracted of their innate moral Light, such as through Shadow Leeches, turning them into Shadow Matoran. This method was strongly enforced against the Av-Matoran during the Makuta's invasion of Karda Nui, with only a tribe of Av-Matoran escaping this disastrous fate.

Most Matoran hail and follow the Great Spirit Mata Nui, and keep faith in his legends. They show their loyalty through their devotion to the Three Virtues laid down by Mata Nui, as well as hosting distinctive events dedicated to the Great Spirit and the virtues, and through special chants.

[carve] Powers

The Matoran have different stages of power; few of them are chosen to become Toa, and later Turaga, although they are still considered members of the Matoran species.

All Matoran have innate Elemental Powers, which are activated upon becoming Toa. The powers of the Matoran are weak, manifesting themselves in small ways:

• Po-Matoran, Matoran of Stone, are stronger than other Elemental Types of Matoran and have an innate skill for stone carving.
• Onu-Matoran, Matoran of Earth, have limited night vision, can sense vibrations in the ground, and are great miners and tunnelers.
• Ga-Matoran, Matoran of Water, are great swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for longer periods than other types of Matoran.
• Ta-Matoran, Matoran of Fire, can tolerate high levels of heat.
• Le-Matoran, Matoran of Air, have great agility and speed in treetops or other tall structures and are often clumsy and awkward on solid ground.
• Ko-Matoran, Matoran of Ice, can tolerate high levels of cold.
• Fe-Matoran, Matoran of Iron, are excellent weapon smiths and have greater physical endurance than other types of Matoran.
• Av-Matoran, Matoran of Light, can change how others see their body colors by bending light to make it a different color. Av-Matoran also have limited elemental power over light, which manifests itself in different ways depending on the Matoran and allows them to shoot bolts of light from their hands. Av-Matoran also gain special powers when physically linked to a Toa or Makuta.
• Shadow Matoran are Matoran whose light was drained by a Shadow Leech, Gorast's stinger or a Kanohi Avsa. They have the ability to launch bolts of Shadow energy. Former Av-Matoran also receive special powers when linked to a Toa or Makuta.

[carve] Known Matoran

The following are a list of known Matoran or at the minimum, Matoran known at a considerate depth. The Matoran of the Matoran Universe resides in the following places:

• Mata Nui (Formerly)
• Metru Nui
• Southern Continent
  • Voya Nui
  • Mahri Nui (Formerly)
• Northern Continent
  • Tren Krom Peninsula
• Karda Nui
• Artakha
• Karzahni (Formerly)
• Nynrah
• Stelt
• Xia

[carve] Mata Nui/Metru Nui

In Metru Nui, the Matoran lived in different districts of the city, called Metru. The same applied when they migrated to Mata Nui, although the surrounding Wahi districts were far larger and the settlements became Koro. Their physical size was reduced significantly as a result of the Matoran Spheres, which they were forced into prior to the Great Cataclysm, but they later rebuilt themselves into a more natural shape.

The following are known residents of Metru Nui and formerly Mata Nui/Karzahni:

[carve] Ta-Matoran

• Aft: A Ta-Matoran that studies courage. Wears a bright orange Akaku.
• Agni: Part of the Ta-Koro Guard. Wears a bright red Miru.
• Aodhan: A Lava Farmer. Wears a yellow Mahiki.
• Brander: A craftsman on Mata Nui and a foundry worker on Metru Nui. Wears a black Huna; originally wore a dark red Kakama.
• Jaller: Captain of the Ta-Koro and later Ta-Metru Guard, as well as Turaga Vakama's right hand. Believed incorrectly to be the Herald of the Mask of Light by the Turaga. Originally wore a dark red Komau, then later Lhikan's yellow Hau and a Calix when captured by Karzahni.
• Kapura: A member of the Chronicler's Company, he has perfected the art of traveling great distances by moving very slowly and can often be found practicing. Wears a red Ruru; originally wore a red Pakari.
• Kalama: A member of the Ta-Koro Guard on Mata Nui and the overseer of a Protodermis Reclamation Yard in Metru Nui. Wears a black Matatu.
• Keahi: A member of the Ta-Koro Guard. Wears a yellow Rau.
• Maglya: A Lava Surfer. Wears a bright red Kakama.
• Tiribomba: A lava farmer. Wears a bright red Ruru.
• Vohon: Ta-Koro's Trader. Wears a yellow Kakama.
• Nuhrii: A Mask Maker on Metru Nui and a member of the Guard on Mata Nui, who was there called Nuri. Formerly wore a dark red Ruru; now wears a black Kaukau.
• Vakama: The current Turaga of Fire, once Metru Nui's best mask maker and later a Toa Metru. Wore a dark red Great Huna as a Matoran.
• A Ta-Matoran murdered by Tuyet by having molten Protodermis spilled on him.
• Several unidentified members of the Ta-Koro Guard

[carve] Po-Matoran

• Ahkmou: A traitorous Po-Matoran. On Metru Nui he helped the Dark Hunters to get the Great Disks. On Mata Nui he sold corrupted Kolhii balls. Used to wear a light brown Rau, now wears a black one.
• Ally: A Po-Koro Guard. Wears a brown Ruru.
• Bour: A bricklayer. Wears a dark orange Akaku.
• Epena: The quarry master. Wears a dark orange Pakari.
• Gadjati: A carver. Wears a dark orange Rau.
• Golyo: A Mahi Farmer on Mata Nui and a carver on Metru Nui. Wears a tan Miru.
• Hafu: Perhaps the greatest carver Mata Nui has known, a member of the Chronicler's company, and a Kolhii champion. Wears a black Ruru.
• Hewkii: The all-time top Kolhii ball scorer, inventor of the new form of Kolhii, and the right hand of Turaga Onewa. Wore a dark orange Kakama as a Matoran and later a Sanok when he travelled to Karzahni.
• Kamen: A carver. Wears an orange-brown Mahiki.
• Kivi: A carver. Wears an orange-brown Kaukau.
• Kodan: The former Chronicler of Metru Nui, deceased
• Onewa: The current Turaga of Stone, once a carver until he became a Toa Metru. Wore a brown Great Komau as a Matoran.
• Pekka: A carpenter. Wears a dark orange Hau.
• Piatra: A guard. Wears a black Matatu.
• A member of the Po-Koro Guard who wears a black noble Huna.
• Other unidentified members of the Po-Koro Guard.

[carve] Onu-Matoran

• Aiyetoro: A miner. Wears a black Ruru.
• Akamu: A craftsman. Wears a purple Rau.
• Azibo: A prospector. Wears a bright orange Matatu.
• Damek: A guard on both Mata Nui and Metru Nui. Wears a purple Miru.
• Dosne: The mining captain. Wears a bright orange Komau.
• Kaj: A guard. Wears a purple Huna.
• Mamoru: The chief prospector. Wears a bright orange Mahiki.
• Mavrah: An Archivist from Metru Nui who fled with a group of Rahi he was studying rather than letting them be driven out of the city. Believed to be deceased.
• Midak: An Onu-Matoran who prefers the light and enjoys living above ground. Was an Ussal tender on Mata Nui. Wears a dark gray Pakari.
• Nuparu: A great engineer, who invented the Kralhi and Vahki on Metru Nui and the Boxor on Mata Nui. Wore a bright orange Pakari. Also forced to wear a Kadin when he travelled to Karzahni.
• Onepu: Captain of the Ussalry, five-time winner of the Great Ussal Race, and right hand to Turaga Whenua. Wears a purple Pakari.
• Subterranean - Former Onu-Matoran of Metru Nui; now a Dark Hunter who hunts Toa.
• Taipu: A strong but slow Onu-Koro miner, who was part of the Chronicler's Company. Wears a black Pakari.
• Tehutti: A miner on Mata Nui and a archivist on Metru Nui. Originally wore a black Huna; now wears a black Kakama.
• Whenua: The current Turaga of Earth, once an archivist on Metru Nui until he became a Toa Metru. Wore a black Great Ruru as a Matoran.
• Zemya: Onu-Koro's Trader. Wears a black Hau.

[carve] Le-Matoran

• Boreas: A Gukko Defense Pilot.
• Kongu: Captain of the Le-Koro Gukko Force and right hand to Turaga Matau. Helped free Le-Koro after the Bohrok invasion. Originally wore a teal Ruru, later a Suletu.
• Kumo: A Disk maker. Wears a bright green Hau.
• Makani: A musician. Wears a bright green Matatu.
• Matau: The current Turaga of Air, was a test track driver on Metru Nui until he became a Toa Metru. Wore a dark green Mahiki as a Matoran.
• Orkahm: A Gukko Defense Pilot on Mata Nui and a Ussal rider on Metru Nui. Wore a dark green Matatu on Metru Nui, but changed Kanohi on Mata Nui.
• Sanso: A musician. Wears a teal Pakari.
• Shu: A Gukko Defense Pilot.
• Taiki: A Gukko Defense Pilot.
• Tamaru: Unusually afraid of heights, he was part of the Chronicler's company and helped free Le-Koro after the Bohrok invasion. Wears a lime Rau.
• Tuuli: Le-Koro's Trader on Mata Nui, and a Chute controller on Metru Nui. Wears a bright green Ruru.
• Vira: A Gukko Defense Pilot on Mata Nui, and a chute station attendant on Metru Nui. Wore a lime Pakari.
• A Le-Matoran murdered by Tuyet after she dropped him from a great height.

[carve] Ga-Matoran

• Amaya: A flax maker on Mata Nui and a teacher on Metru Nui. Wears a blue Komau.
• Hahli: A shy, quiet Ga-Matoran who was chosen as a Kolhii champion by Nokama and traveled Mata Nui training. She succeeded Takua as Chronicler after he became Takanuva. Wore a transparent blue Kaukau, but was forced to wear a Elda. Currently the Toa Mahri of Water.
• Kai: A sailor. Wears a blue Kakama.
• Kailani: A craftswoman. Wears a light blue Ruru.
• Kotu: A Rahi tender and one of Nokama's advisers, who guarded Ga-Koro against the Bohrok and was expected to be chosen for the Ga-Koro Kolhii team. Wears a blue Rau.
• Macku: A boat racer, right hand to Turaga Nokama and part of the Chronicler's company. She was later one of Ga-Koro's Kolhii champions. Wears a blue Huna.
• Marka: A shipwright. Wears a dark blue Hau.
• Nireta: A navigator. Wears a light blue Kakama.
• Nixie: An astrologer, often referred to simply as "The Astrologer." Wears a light blue Pakari.
• Nokama: The current Turaga of Water, formerly teacher who specialized in elementary translation until she became a Toa Metru. Wore a transparent blue Rau as a Matoran.
• Okoth: Ga-Koro's Trader. Wears a dark blue Miru.
• Pelagia: A shipwright. Wears a dark blue Akaku.
• Shasa: A weaver. Wears a blue Matatu.
• Vhisola: A student of Nokama's on Metru Nui who idolized her teacher. Knew the location of the Ga-Metru Great Disk. Wears a dark blue Komau.
• A Ga-Matoran drowned by Tuyet

[carve] Ko-Matoran

• Arktinen: An ice smith. Wears a sand blue Mahiki.
• Ehrye: A courier on Metru Nui who knew the location of the Ko-Metru Great Disk. Wears a white Mahiki.
• Ihu: Once the mentor of Nuju. He died in a chute accident. Nuju named Mount Ihu, a mountain in Ko-Wahi, in his honor.
• Jaa: A scribe. Wears a light gray Ruru.
• Jaatikko: An architect. Wears a sand blue Pakari.
• Kantai: A hermit who lived in the Drifts. Wears a white Matatu.
• Kokkan: Ko-Koro's Trader. Wears a white Kakama.
• Kopeke: A Huai Snowball Sling and Kolhii champion and part of the Chronicler's Company, known for being unusually shy. He originally wore a sand blue Komau, but exchanged it after it was damaged for a dark grey Matatu, in Nuju's honor. Now the Chronicler of Metru Nui.
• Kylma: An adept and a prophet. Wears a light grey Miru.
• Lumi: A seer. Wears a light gray Hau.
• Matoro: Right hand to Turaga Nuju, Ko-Koro Kolhii champion, and the only one besides Kualus who could translate the language that Nuju speaks. He was the only Matoran on Mata Nui to know about Metru Nui. Wore a sand blue Akaku. Formerly the Toa Mahri of Ice, now deceased after sacrificing his life to revive Mata Nui.
• Nuju: The current Turaga of Ice, once a seer until he became a Toa. He speaks almost exclusively in a language of clicks and whistles, which only Matoro and Kualus understand. Wore a white Great Matatu as a Matoran.
• Pakastaa: A Sanctum Guard. Wears a dark gray Huna.
• Talvi: A Sanctum guard. Wears a dark gray Kakama.
• Toudo: A Rahi trapper. Wears a light blue Rau.

[carve] Av-Matoran

• Takua - An Av-Matoran who was disguised as a Ta-Matoran and placed in Metru Nui during the Time Slip. Wore a light blue Pakari. Worked as a Crafter on Metru Nui, though he spent most of his time away from his job, and was the Chronicler of Mata Nui. Currently the Toa of Light and Shadow.
• Builder of the Toa Canisters (Karzahni) - An Av-Matoran driven mad by Tren Krom. He was rebuilt by Karzahni but was rescued from Karzahni's Realm by the Toa Nuva and now lives in Metru Nui.

[carve] Other Matoran

• Other "Fixed" Matoran - Matoran rebuilt by Karzahni who were rescued from Karzahni's realm by the Toa Nuva and now live in Metru Nui.

[carve] Southern Continent Residents

The former residents of Voya Nui and Mahri Nui, now returned to the Southern Continent (with the exception of Sarda and Dekar). These Matoran are physically weaker and smaller in stature than the Matoran of Mata Nui and Metru Nui because of the poor modifications of Karzahni. As a result, he gave them weapons to compensate for their weaker state, then transported them away from his region so he would not be reminded of his failure. These Matoran wear strange masks given to them by Karzahni when they were rebuilt. The Matoran who were on Mahri Nui, however, were "mutated" by the Pit Mutagen into larger and stronger forms, more similar to those of the Metru Nui Matoran.

These are the Matoran known so far:

[carve] Ta-Matoran

• Balta - Best friend of Garan and a skilled inventor in the Voya Nui Resistance Team.
• Dezalk - The first Voya Nui Matoran to be infected.
• Sarda - Left Mahri Nui to explore the oceans with Lesovikk.
• An unnamed Ta-Matoran of Mahri Nui who died after saving Hahli.
• An unnamed Ta-Matoran of Mahri Nui who spoke at the Matoran Council meeting.

[carve] Po-Matoran

• Velika - The best inventor in the Voya Nui Resistance Team.
• Dekar - Formerly an aqua hunter, he has been transfigured into the body of Hydraxon.
• An unnamed Po-Matoran of Mahri Nui who spoke at the Matoran Council meeting.
• An unnamed Po-Matoran who had a hobby of collecting rocks from the sea floor. Defilak decided to build him a submarine to help him.

[carve] Ko-Matoran

• Kazi - The realist of the Voya Nui Resistance Team.

[carve] Onu-Matoran

• Garan - The former leader of the Voya Nui Resistance Team.
• Gar - Former Mahri Nui resident and best friend of Defilak.
• Reysa - Hydruka herder and Mahri Nui resident. Deceased.

[carve] Ga-Matoran

• Dalu - The warrior of the Voya Nui Resistance Team.
• Kyrehx - Former Mahri Nui resident.
• Idris - Former Mahri Nui resident.

[carve] Le-Matoran

• Piruk - The spy for the Voya Nui Resistance Team.
• Defilak - Former Mahri Nui resident.
• An unnamed Le-Matoran of Mahri Nui who died while testing his new invention, the Air Launcher
• Vican - Formerly; Taken by Mutran and transformed into a Shadow Matoran.

[carve] Others

• Other "Fixed" Matoran - Other Matoran who were fixed by Karzahni but were sent to the Southern Continent.
• An unknown number of infected Matoran that died Lava Farming while Mt. Valmai erupted.

[carve] Karda Nui

The Av-Matoran residents of the Universe Core, Karda Nui. They are the first Matoran tribe to be brought into existence, and thus have greater abilities then other Matoran tribes. Many of the Av-Matoran were transformed into Shadow Matoran by the Makuta.

[carve] Av-Matoran

• Tanma - Sole surviving Av-Matoran of his village. He was the one that replaced Kirop as leader. He can partner up with Lewa Nuva.
• Solek - Av-Matoran and an expert on the ancient legends of the Toa Nuva. He can partner up with Kopaka Nuva.
• Photok - Av-Matoran and former friend of Radiak. He can partner up with Pohatu Nuva.
• Five unnamed Av-Matoran who appeared in Shadows in the Sky.

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• Thirteen Av-Matoran that transformed into Bohrok, one of which gave the Toa Nuva a Keystone.

[carve] Shadow Matoran

• Kirop - The former Av-Matoran leader, however, he was transformed into a Shadow Matoran. He is now partnered with the Makuta Chirox.
• Gavla - A former Av-Matoran, however, she was transformed into a Shadow Matoran. She is now the leader of the Shadow Matoran and is partnered with the Makuta Vamprah.
• Radiak - A former Av-Matoran, however, he was transformed into a Shadow Matoran. He is partnered with the Makuta Antroz.
• Three unnamed Shadow Matoran who appeared in Shadows in the Sky.
• Two Av-Matoran who where changed into Shadow Matoran during the Conflict of the Av-Matoran.
• A Shadow Matoran that was hurled into a mutating vat and turned into a Rahi-Matoran hybrid.

[carve] Northern Continent

On a specific location called Tren Krom Peninsula, several Matoran were known to live there.

• Vultraz - Former Ta-Matoran; became a Shadow Matoran.
• Mazeka - A Ko-Matoran and a servant of the Order of Mata Nui.
• Nidhiki - Formerly; A Le-Matoran that became a Toa on the Peninsula, later left for Metru Nui
• A village of Matoran wiped out by Vultraz.
• Mazeka's mentor; killed by Vultraz.

[carve] Artakha

The Matoran on Artakha are generally builders, and complete their works all the day to create some of the greatest marvels in the Matoran Universe. Only three Matoran are known in considerate depth.

• Two Matoran from Artakha that built Toa Canisters, one of whom is a Ga-Matoran.
• A Matoran who transported the Toa Nuva to Artakha.

[carve] Other Matoran

The following are a list of Matoran who lives in other parts of the Matoran Universe, such as Nynrah.

• Firedracax - Dark Hunter that was a Matoran mutated by Energized Protodermis.
• Gatherer - Former Matoran leader who obstructed Dark Hunter operations and was "persuaded" to join them.
• Protocairns - A group of Matoran that exposed themselves to Energized Protodermis and were transformed into Rahi-like beings.
• The Nynrah Ghosts, master crafters from the island of Nynrah; they are almost impossible to find.
  • An undisclosed number of Nynrah Ghosts living on Xia.
  • Phantom - Former Nynrah Ghost who was mutated during a project to create a protector. Was shunned and became a Dark Hunter.
• Various Toa that have been encountered or heard of that were once Matoran.

[carve] Tohunga

The original name for "Matoran" was "Tohunga", which was first used in 2001. The name was used throughout the popular Mata Nui Online Game and in the title of the GameBoy Advance game Quest for the Toa. It was also featured in the 2001 McDonalds promotion. However, Tohunga was a word from the Maori language that greatly angered the Maori people, and The LEGO Group was forced to change it to "Matoran", which has been used from 2002 to the present day. At the time, The LEGO Group created an in-story reason for the change, stating that the Tohunga changed their name after realizing they were one people. However, this excuse was only relevant at the time, and has been completely dropped from the continuity, along with the Tohunga name.

[carve] Comparisons with Human Society

Matoran, Toa, and Turaga all share things similar to humans, and differences as well.

Matoran eat, but do not eat the way humans do. They merely absorb nutrition and energy by making physical contact and directly absorbing energy from certain things, such as fruit or Rahi fish. Matoran beings also sleep and dream as well.

Matoran do not marry, date, or engage in anything of the sort. The only relationship between Matoran is that of comradeship, and close friendship. Matoran do not reproduce, so thusly there is no true need for anything beyond friendship. There is no such thing as Matoran children, and all Matoran are created fully-grown (by biological standards). No Matoran is related to another, although it is customary for Toa to refer to other Toa as brother or sister. In the same way, Makuta Teridax is referred to as Mata Nui's brother. How Matoran are brought into being is unknown at the current time, though Greg Farshtey has stated that Makuta can indeed create Matoran, but simply do not wish to do so.

Matoran do have biological components beneath their armor. However, the only known organs are muscles and lungs; thus they can breathe.

It is a common misconception that Matoran are immortal, but they can actually die of old age. However, their average lifespan is over tens of thousands of years long.

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