Electrified Chains

The Electrified Chains were a sidearm carried by HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe. during his time as a Toa MahriToa Inika and Toa MahriSix ordinary Matoran transformed by lightning from the Red Star into heroes who ultimately revived the Great Spirit itself.. The chains were derived from his earlier Climbing ChainClimbing ChainThe Climbing Chain is a tool used for channeling elemental energy and rock-climbing, formerly wielded by Toa Inika Hewkii. It was subsequently transformed into Electrified Chains. and laced with LightningLightning: The Elemental Power of ElectricityLightning was the elemental power over electricity in the Matoran Universe, carried by Vo-Matoran, Toa of Lightning, and the Bohrok-Kal Tahnok-Kal, among others. powerful enough to stun a TakeaTakeaEngineered by the Makuta from viruses and protodermis, the Takea served as Pridak's shock troops in the Pit and as one of the deep ocean's most feared Rahi species. Shark.

Construction and origin#

The chains were physically identical to the Climbing ChainClimbing ChainThe Climbing Chain is a tool used for channeling elemental energy and rock-climbing, formerly wielded by Toa Inika Hewkii. It was subsequently transformed into Electrified Chains. HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe. had carried as a Toa InikaToa Inika and Toa MahriSix ordinary Matoran transformed by lightning from the Red Star into heroes who ultimately revived the Great Spirit itself., with the addition of a LightningLightning: The Elemental Power of ElectricityLightning was the elemental power over electricity in the Matoran Universe, carried by Vo-Matoran, Toa of Lightning, and the Bohrok-Kal Tahnok-Kal, among others. charge woven through their length. The earlier Climbing ChainClimbing ChainThe Climbing Chain is a tool used for channeling elemental energy and rock-climbing, formerly wielded by Toa Inika Hewkii. It was subsequently transformed into Electrified Chains. had been mounted beneath HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe.'s Laser AxeLaser AxeHewkii's gold Toa Tool fused electrical energy with Stone power for melee and ranged combat. and served as a rock-climbing implement. When the Kanohi IgnikaThe Mask of Life (Kanohi Ignika), explainedA failsafe forged by the Great Beings to recharge a god. It curses everyone who touches it, and by the end of Bionicle it had learned how to be a hero. dragged the Toa InikaToa Inika and Toa MahriSix ordinary Matoran transformed by lightning from the Red Star into heroes who ultimately revived the Great Spirit itself. into the Pit and transformed them into Toa MahriToa Inika and Toa MahriSix ordinary Matoran transformed by lightning from the Red Star into heroes who ultimately revived the Great Spirit itself., the chain was reshaped into the Electrified Chains alongside the rest of HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe.'s reconfigured arsenal.

The same transformation reshaped every Inika weapon into a form suited for underwater combat, though HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe.'s case preserved the chain itself. The retained Lightning property had no connection to HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe.'s elemental power as a Toa MahriToa Inika and Toa MahriSix ordinary Matoran transformed by lightning from the Red Star into heroes who ultimately revived the Great Spirit itself.; his element had reverted to StoneStoneStone was one of the six primary elements of the Matoran Universe, governing rock, sand, and worked stone across villages, Toa, and Bohrok. following the second transformation. The charge was an intrinsic property of the chains themselves rather than a channeled output.

Capabilities#

The chains' stated combat benchmark was the capacity to stun a TakeaTakeaEngineered by the Makuta from viruses and protodermis, the Takea served as Pridak's shock troops in the Pit and as one of the deep ocean's most feared Rahi species. Shark, a large predator native to the Pit. The effect was a stun rather than a killing blow, marking the weapon as a control implement rather than a finisher. In the conductive medium of saltwater, the Lightning discharge extended beyond the physical reach of the chain length, broadening the effective strike radius.

The chains retained the wrap, swing, and grappling characteristics of standard chain weapons. Their flexible reach distinguished them from the rigid blades and clubs carried by other Toa MahriToa Inika and Toa MahriSix ordinary Matoran transformed by lightning from the Red Star into heroes who ultimately revived the Great Spirit itself. and provided HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe. with an option for restraining or shocking opponents at distance.

Engagement with GadunkaGadunkaGadunka is a Rahi belonging to the Gadunka species, distinguished by its fluorescent blue, dark blue, and silver coloration. It wields a Squid Launcher as its tool.#

The only recorded named use of the chains occurred during the Toa MahriToa Inika and Toa MahriSix ordinary Matoran transformed by lightning from the Red Star into heroes who ultimately revived the Great Spirit itself.'s pursuit of MantaxMantaxMutated Barraki warlord of the Pit who uncovered Takadox's Brotherhood collaboration through a hidden Tablet of Transit. and the enlarged GadunkaGadunkaGadunka is a Rahi belonging to the Gadunka species, distinguished by its fluorescent blue, dark blue, and silver coloration. It wields a Squid Launcher as its tool.. After the team sighted both targets, JallerJallerJaller served as Captain of the Ta-Koro Guard, led the Toa Inika to Voya Nui, and commanded the Toa Mahri through the recovery of the Mask of Life. departed with MatoroMatoroA quiet Ko-Matoran translator who became a Toa Inika and then a Toa Mahri, Matoro gave his life with the Mask of Life to restore Mata Nui. to retrieve the Mask of LifeThe Mask of Life (Kanohi Ignika), explainedA failsafe forged by the Great Beings to recharge a god. It curses everyone who touches it, and by the end of Bionicle it had learned how to be a hero., and HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe. remained behind to confront GadunkaGadunkaGadunka is a Rahi belonging to the Gadunka species, distinguished by its fluorescent blue, dark blue, and silver coloration. It wields a Squid Launcher as its tool.. HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe. ultimately defeated the RahiRahiThe Rahi were the biomechanical wildlife of the Matoran Universe, built largely by the Brotherhood of Makuta, ranging from background fauna to engineered war beasts., though during the engagement GadunkaGadunkaGadunka is a Rahi belonging to the Gadunka species, distinguished by its fluorescent blue, dark blue, and silver coloration. It wields a Squid Launcher as its tool. bit through the chains, snapping them into pieces. The chains were later repaired, with the circumstances of the repair unrecorded.

Place in the Mahri loadout#

HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe.'s full Toa MahriToa Inika and Toa MahriSix ordinary Matoran transformed by lightning from the Red Star into heroes who ultimately revived the Great Spirit itself. loadout consisted of an Aqua WarbladeAqua WarbladeThe Aqua Warblade is a weapon wielded by the Toa Mahri Hewkii, serving as both a tool for channeling elemental energy and an instrument of melee combat., the Electrified Chains, and a Cordak BlasterCordak BlasterA six-barrel revolving cannon manufactured on Xia, capable of firing explosive Cordak charges through air and water alike. issued later. The Aqua WarbladeAqua WarbladeThe Aqua Warblade is a weapon wielded by the Toa Mahri Hewkii, serving as both a tool for channeling elemental energy and an instrument of melee combat. served as his primary weapon; the chains functioned as the secondary, providing reach and stun capability. The combination of a heavy melee blade with a flexible chain mirrored the structure of his earlier Inika arsenal, where the Laser AxeLaser AxeHewkii's gold Toa Tool fused electrical energy with Stone power for melee and ranged combat. and Climbing ChainClimbing ChainThe Climbing Chain is a tool used for channeling elemental energy and rock-climbing, formerly wielded by Toa Inika Hewkii. It was subsequently transformed into Electrified Chains. had filled the same paired roles.

Among the Toa MahriToa Inika and Toa MahriSix ordinary Matoran transformed by lightning from the Red Star into heroes who ultimately revived the Great Spirit itself., HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe. was the only member whose secondary tool offered flexible reach. JallerJallerJaller served as Captain of the Ta-Koro Guard, led the Toa Inika to Voya Nui, and commanded the Toa Mahri through the recovery of the Mask of Life. carried a Power SwordPower SwordJaller's underwater fire-channeling weapon, evolved from the Energized Flame Swords during the Toa Mahri era., HahliHahliA Ga-Matoran scholar who rose to become Chronicler of Mata Nui, then Toa Inika, then Toa Mahri of Water during the final crises of the Matoran Universe. wielded Protosteel TalonsProtosteel TalonsToa Mahri Hahli's protosteel melee weapons, transformed from her Toa Inika Laser Harpoon and recognized as among the few tools that could break Makuta armour., KonguKonguKongu commanded Le-Koro's Gukko Force before a strike from the Kanohi Ignika transformed him into a Toa of Air who later served among the Toa Mahri. and NuparuNuparuAn Onu-Matoran engineer from Metru Nui who built the Boxor and rose to become a Toa of Earth despite no warrior destiny. operated Cordak BlastersCordak BlasterA six-barrel revolving cannon manufactured on Xia, capable of firing explosive Cordak charges through air and water alike., and MatoroMatoroA quiet Ko-Matoran translator who became a Toa Inika and then a Toa Mahri, Matoro gave his life with the Mask of Life to restore Mata Nui. carried Twin CuttersThe Twin CuttersThe paired ice blades carried by Toa Mahri Matoro, transformed from his Energized Ice Sword of the Toa Inika era and consumed by the Kanohi Ignika at the moment Matoro gave his life to resurrect the Great Spirit.. The chains gave HewkiiHewkiiHewkii rose from Po-Metru carver to Mata Nui's foremost kolhii player, then served as Toa Inika and Toa Mahri through the late wars of the universe. a tactical profile distinct from the rest of the team.