Disk Launcher (Vakama)
"Nice choice — for playing Matoran games, mask maker."
— Toa Metru Matau to Vakama, Mystery of Metru Nui
Disk Launcher | |
Tool | |
Users | Toa Metru Vakama |
Function | Launching Kanoka Disks Channeling his Fire powers (using it as a jetpack) |
Status | Destroyed |
As a Toa Metru, Vakama carried a Disk Launcher as his Toa Tool. He selected it because the familiar weapon gave him a sense of comfort in his new body.[1] Some of the other Toa, particularly Matau, ridiculed him for choosing an oversized Matoran weapon, but it proved its worth in its versatility.
Vakama could mentally trigger the Kanoka launcher to be used as a flight pack by channeling his fire powers through it.[2][3][4] Since it relied on Vakama's elemental energy to function, the jetpack could only be used for a limited time.[5]
The Disk Launcher was mutated into a pair of Blazer Claws when Vakama became a Toa Hordika, but was transformed back into its original form when Vakama was cured by Keetongu. It was later damaged beyond repair by the Shadowed One during Battle for the Kanohi Vahi, and was replaced with the Firestaff Vakama brought with him from Metru Nui.
Example Usage
Vakama used his Disk Launcher to launch Freeze Kanoka at the Morbuzakh. He also channeled his fire power to use it as a jetpack to escape from a squad of Vahki.
Set Information
The launcher was introduced in set form in the 2004 Toa Vakama set. It could attach to pins on his back either for storage or as a jetpack.
References
See also
Toa Tools | |
Toa Metru | Disk Launcher | Hydro Blades | Aero Slicers | Proto Pitons | Earthshock Drills | Crystal Spikes |
see full list |
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