Skakdi

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Skakdi
Species
Powers	Elemental powers (though they only work in combinations), vision powers, other abilities.
Location(s)	Zakaz
Status	At war with Brotherhood of Makuta
Pronunciation	SKOCK-dee

Short tempered and violent, the Skakdi are the natives of the island of Zakaz.

Contents 1 History 1.1 The Kingdom 2 Abilities and Traits 3 Known Skakdi 4 Trivia 5 See Also

History

The Skakdi were originally a relatively peaceful race. That was the case until a "rogue" Brotherhood of Makuta member, Spiriah, made his way onto the island about 75,000 years ago and found the Skakdi might be useful soldiers. Experiments performed by Spiriah caused the Skakdi to gain Elemental Powers that could only work in combinations, as well as vision powers and other abilities. He then left, planning to return later. Spiriah left Visorak behind to watch over the island. With their newfound powers, the Skakdi turned on the spider-like Rahi and began fighting among themselves, causing great damage to Zakaz. When Spiriah returned, he found that his experiment had failed. This is the incident which resulted in his exile and wanted execution by the Brotherhood.

Six members of the Skakdi race are known to have been recruited into the Dark Hunters. They later left the Hunters to find the legendary Kanohi Ignika, and began calling themselves Piraka.

One Skakdi was sent to The Pit for an unknown reason. He was wounded by Barraki Pridak and left for sea predators.

Many of the Skakdi clashed with Axonn and Brutaka, who had arrived on their island hoping to gain them as allies. They managed to convince Nektann to ally with them, and proceeded to convince the other warlords.

The Skakdi armies traveled to one of the Matoran Universe's southern islands, where they battled a small army of Rahkshi. While the Rahkshi held the upper hand at first, the Skakdi managed to muster enough sheer rage to decimate the opponents ranks.

The Kingdom

In "The Kingdom" Pocket Dimension, the Skakdi were among the many beings who fled to the island of Mata Nui when Mata Nui died. They made their home mostly in the region formerly known as Po-Wahi. Nektann, a prime Skakdi warlord, also became a member of Turaga Takanuva's ruling council.

Abilities and Traits

All Skakdi (excluding Vezon) possess an organic spine that runs from the back of the head, down the arms, and down the back. They also have sharp claws and large teeth which seem to make a sinister smile or scowl. All Skakdi also have Elemental Powers (which can only be accessed by combining them with that of another Skakdi), vision powers (laser vision, heat vision, impact vision, etc.); a large number of them have other abilities as well. Most of them are either physically damaged, mentally deranged, or in some other way warped by Spiriah's experiment.

While not the most trust-worthy species, the Skakdi usually managed to live in peace with other races. After Spiriah's "experiment," the Skakdi turned on each other and began their long tradition of being brutal, murderous, and treacherous beings.

Keeping a Skakdi as a prisoner is futile, as they only ever exchange information for their freedom. Accordingly, Skakdi never have an area for holding prisoners.

Skakdi are known for their wolf-like smiles, however it has been said that their frowns are worse.

Known Skakdi

• Piraka
  • Zaktan
  • Hakann
  • Vezok
  • Reidak
  • Thok
  • Avak
  • Vezon (A "double" of Vezok)
• Several Skakdi warlords
  • Nektann
• An unnamed Skakdi who was sent to the Pit for an unknown reason. He was wounded by Pridak and left for sea beasts.
• An army of Skakdi belonging to Nektann that was buried when Brutaka destroyed the last support to a ruined building.
  • A green Skakdi armed with a spiked club that attacked Axonn.
  • Skakdi with Fire and Ice abilities that were present in the army.
• A couple of Skakdi recruited into Pridak's army.
• A Skakdi from "The Kingdom" Pocket Dimension who allowed others to see the "Amazing Visorak Pyramid" in exchange for five Widgets.

Trivia

• The rulers of Zakaz have been known to tell their people stories of monstrous creatures to scare them. In the same way Turaga tell stories of Toa to bring hope to Matoran, they tell stories of Irnakk to keep their race in line.
• There are both male and female Skakdi; the female are more vicious and destructive.
• The Skakdi have their own language.

See Also

• Spine Slug

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