Kraaku

Kraaku are a Rahkshi-like species of Rahi.

History
The Kraaku species was created by Makuta Mutran when he wanted to create a breed of Rahkshi that were biomechanical like Toa, rather than suits of armor controlled by Kraata. After many failed attempts, including a winged rahkshi armor and a rahskhi that slithered like a kraata, Mutran succeeded in creating the Kraaku. However, because the Kraaku were unable to house kraata, they were impossible to control. They were rather intelligent and were naturally rebellious. Despite the fact theat they could not be controlled, Mutran thought that he might be able to unleash them on an enemy during a war, and thus placed them on Zerox Nui in hibernation. They would remain dormant until the Great Cataclysm, which woke them from their sleep and brought them to the surface. They began attacking the Matoran settlement, Ki-Koro, but the Matoran formed a fighting force and drove them back. But the Kraaku only grew smarter, and began to form complex strategies and battle plans. The Matoran were helpless until the Toa Zerox washed ashore. They attempted to fight the Kraaku, but where brutally beaten because of insufficient armor and weapons. The Toa later returned with stronger armor and better Toa Tools, and launched a full-scale war with the Kraaku. The war raged on for three centuries, but the Kraaku were eventually defeated when the highly evolved Kraaku, known in their tongue as The Leader, was killed. The Leader was the mastermind behind the Kraaku's strategic genius. His telepathic abilities allowed him to communicate with all the other Kraaku, commanding them from underground. His death resulted in discoordination between Kraaku, and the creatures were driven underground once more.

Abilities & Traits
The Kraaku can be divided into seven distinct breeds- Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, and Omega. Each one posesses an elemental power, a Rahkshi powere, and an extra ability pertaining to one of the two. The Kraaku are highly intelligent creatures, bordering the intelligence of a Matoran. They have their own distinct language, rather than simply communicating in grunts and hisses like most Rahi. After a massive battle, the Kraaku will send several Zeta Kraaku out to collect the dead from either side. They will then seperate mechanical and metal components from organic components, using the mechanical parts for building shelters and weapons, while the orgainic parts are eaten. The hearts of enemies are considered a delicacy, and are reserved for the commanding Omega class. During a feast, no one may eat until the Omega Kraaku has taken his first bite. If this occurs, then the offender is killed.

Trivia
These Rahi were created by by BZPower member Elmara.