Baranus
"An unusual entry in Bara Magnan [sic] arenas, Sahmad's Baranus V7 is drawn by a Spikit rather than powered by a motor. Other Glatorian laugh at this – until the Spikit tears the front of their vehicle off and eats it. The sharp blades mounted all over the chariot can tear armor off an opposing vehicle."
— BIONICLE.com
| Baranus | |
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| Vehicle | |
| Manufacturer | Rock Tribe |
| Users | Sahmad |
| Function | Arena combat Transportation |
| Status | In use |
| Pronunciation | bah-RANN-us[1] |
| Set number | 8994 Baranus V7 (instructions) |
The Baranus is a chariot wagon used on the planet of Spherus Magna.
History
Baranus wagons were built during the Core War by Rock Tribe Agori. The wagons were designed to be pulled by Sand Stalkers and were used to transport weapons and supplies to the front lines. Being unarmed, many wagons were often heavily damaged. Eventually, Spikit were used to pull the chariots as they were fiercer creatures than the Sand Stalkers.[2]
Several Baranus did survive in the Bara Magna region following the Shattering, but most were destroyed during the baterra's attacks on the Skrall.[2]
Baranus V7
Sahmad, an Agori of the Iron Tribe, salvaged a Baranus V7 and now uses it as his personal chariot.[3][2][4]
Features
The Baranus chariot is armed with blades along its side, capable of tearing armor off an opposing vehicle. The chariot is pulled by a Spikit, and is capable of movement by four wheels.[4]
The Baranus were occasionally attached to cargo sleds, which they pulled around. Sahmad occasionally used the sleds to haul captured Agori back to his hidden base.[2]
Set Information
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8994 Baranus V7 was released as a vehicle set in the latter half of 2009, containing 263 pieces. 136 of the parts are used to construct the actual vehicle. It contains Sahmad as a pilot, who has a life counter, Thornax, and Thornax Launcher for use with the vehicle in the BIONICLE Action Figure Game. Also among the set's pieces are those for a Spikit.
Appearances
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Guides |
Glatorian |
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References
See also
| Vehicles | |
| Bara Magna | Caravans | Baranus (Baranus V7) | Cendox (Cendox V1) | Kaxium (Kaxium V2 | Kaxium V3) | Skopio XV-1 | Thornatus (Thornatus V9) | Wagons |
| see full list | |
| BIONICLE Sets of 2009 | ||
| Small | 8972 Atakus | 8973 Raanu | 8974 Tarduk | 8975 Berix | 8976 Metus | 8977 Zesk | |
| Medium | 8978 Skrall | 8979 Malum | 8980 Gresh | 8981 Tarix | 8982 Strakk | 8983 Vorox 8984 Stronius | 8985 Ackar | 8986 Vastus | 8987 Kiina | 8988 Gelu | 8989 Mata Nui | |
| Large | Standard | 8991 Tuma |
| Special | 8990 Fero & Skirmix | 8998 Toa Mata Nui | |
| Battle Vehicles | 8992 Cendox V1 | 8993 Kaxium V3 | 8994 Baranus V7 | 8995 Thornatus V9 | 8996 Skopio XV-1 | |
| Promotional | 20012 Click | |
| see full list | ||
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