Metru Mantis
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"You could call these Rahi the 'enemy of our enemy.'"
— Rahaga Norik, Rahi Beasts
Parent Page: Rahi
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Metru Mantis are carnivorous insect-like Rahi.
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History
The Metru Mantis species was created by the Makuta using Viruses and Liquid Protodermis to be one of the Rahi to inhabit the Matoran Universe.
A population of these creatures established themselves in Metru Nui. In the past, Onu-Matoran have often used Mantis to clear out insect life lurking in caves and mining sites.
Several Mantis migrated to the island of Mata Nui after the Great Cataclysm and integrated into its ecosystem.
When the Visorak invaded Metru Nui, the remaining Mantis discovered they liked the taste of the spider-like hunters, prompting Sidorak to assign two Kahgarak with the task of hunting down and destroying every Metru Mantis in the city, which in turn prompted the Rahaga to take extra efforts to capture and hide them.
After the return of the Matoran to Metru Nui, Metru Mantis were sighted more frequently in the city due to the large number of Rahi that had fled from Mata Nui. They have since emigrated to Spherus Magna.
Abilities and Traits
Metru Mantis feed primarily on Nui-Jaga and other insectoids, but have never been known to attack Matoran. They hunt using their bladed forelegs, huge mandibles, and incredibly quick reflexes; once they get a grip on their foe, they inject it with venom that acts as a sedative. Their normal height is about six to eight feet high. They are usually peaceful, but when provoked, become quite territorial. The Mantis are also nocturnal, preferring to hunt its prey at night.
Trivia
- The Metru Mantis was an entry sent in to LEGO as part of the LEGO Magazine Rahi-building Contest. It was created by Eric Richter and given a name and story role by Greg Farshtey in the book BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts.
- One of the Golden Constractions that appear in BIONICLE Heroes is modeled after the Metru Mantis.
Appearances
- BIONICLE: Rahi Beasts
- BIONICLE: Encyclopedia (Mentioned Only)
- BIONICLE: Encyclopedia Updated (Mentioned Only)
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