Matoran

Matoran are bio-mechanical species living on Spherus Magna.

History
The Matoran later built villages on Spherus Magna to house themselves, with a New Atero for those elemented to Light. When Spherus Magna joined with Earth-26496 and Akillian, the Toa Inika gained the power to turn into Matoran by removing their Great Kanohi.

Abilities and Traits
Physically, Matoran are small in stature, but they are strong and very enduring at heart. They are dependent upon the wearing of their powerless Kanohi, without which they will weaken and be rendered comatose. They do not, however, have the mental discipline needed to use the power of a Great or Noble Mask. Matoran have an innate connection to an element, and can manifest the ability in a small way.

Matoran have the ability to eat by coming into physical contact with an energy-bearing object such as a fruit, berry, or fish. Most Matoran are inherently of good nature.

Known Matoran
Many different types of Matoran exist, each affiliated with a certain element of their universe. The Matoran have different stages of power; a few of them are predestined to become Toa, and possibly later Turaga, although they are still considered members of the Matoran species. All Matoran have innate Elemental Powers, which are fully activated upon becoming a Toa. These powers are weak, manifesting themselves in small ways.

Ta-Matoran
Ta-Matoran are elemented to Fire. They can tolerate extreme heat.

Le-Matoran
Le-Matoran are elemented to Air. They can move in superior agility in the air, but are clumsy on the ground.

Ga-Matoran
Ga-Matoran are elemented to Water. They can hold their breath underwater for longer than other Matoran.

Ko-Matoran
Ko-Matoran are elemented to Ice. They can tolerate intense cold.

Onu-Matoran
Onu-Matoran are elemented to Earth. They have limited night vision.

Po-Matoran
Po-Matoran are elemented to Stone. They are physically stronger than every other Matoran.

Av-Matoran
Av-Matoran are elemented to Light. They have the ability to launch their elemental energy from their hands. They are often disguised as other Matoran types.