Onepu

"May your crab ride swift and true!"

- Onepu, Mata Nui Online Game

Onepu is an accomplished Onu-Matoran native to Metru Nui.

Metru Nui
On Metru Nui, Onepu was an Archivist, but secretly he wished to catch Rahi. He preferred to go out searching for new Rahi than wait around for them to be handed to him in the Archives. Onepu was best known for leading the journey that accidentally discovered a Bohrok nest under Le-Metru. He was called upon by the Chief Archivist for another project, during his time on Metru Nui. The Vahki had found and captured many Rahi, primitive in nature. These underwater Rahi were violent, and Turaga Dume, although he didn't wholeheartedly want to, gave permission to three Archivists, Whenua, Mavrah, and Onepu to study these Rahi. Onepu was very happy to have this position, and studied with diligence. As Turaga Dume ordered that no one was to find out about this, Onepu, Whenua, and Mavrah became close. However, the work was very taxing, and the Matoran began to frequently argue with each other. After one of them made a slight mistake, some of the Rahi made a bid for freedom. Although they were contained, their efforts harmed many exhibits, and the project was abandoned. Mavrah disagreed with this, and in secret, smuggled these creatures out of the city into the tunnels near Mangaia. Onepu was saddened by this, but continued his job as an Archivist none-the-less. Eventually, Onepu was captured by the Vahki, under the orders of Makuta Teridax who was impersonating Turaga Dume. He was placed into a Matoran Sphere where he went into Stasis, but was later rescued by the Toa Metru and awakened on the shores of Naho Bay on the Isle of Mata Nui when the Toa Metru sacrificed their Toa Power and became Turaga Metru for the Matoran's sake.

Mata Nui
Exposure to the effects of a Matoran Sphere caused Onepu to become smaller and weaker physically, and he also lost his memories of Metru Nui. Regardless, shortly after arriving on Mata Nui, under Turaga Metru Whenua's instruction, he took part in the construction of Onu-Koro, making use of materials from the Airships used by the Toa to transport the Matoran during the Great Rescue. On Mata Nui, Onepu became Turaga Whenua's Hand. An Ussal Racing Champion for at least five consecutive seasons, Onepu was a member and the captain of the Ussalry, and occasionally a Miner. Onepu was Taipu's best friend, and sometimes took advantage of him, such as when he talked Taipu into doing his mining work for him. After Whenua was alerted to the possibility of a Rahi attack as the Toa Mata descended into Mangaia, Onepu and the Ussalry went to work defending the village. When the infected Rahi began to retreat, Onepu and the Ussalry traveled to the Kini-Nui, where he came to the Mata Nui Chronicler's Company's aid. After helping them defeat Rahi, Onepu told Takua to travel to Onu-Koro, due to a discovery that Takua would be interested in. Later, during the Bohrok attack on Mata Nui, Onepu was in the village when the Gahlok struck and flooded the cavern. When this attack happened, he and Taipu helped direct everyone to safety. As Nuparu came running towards them to escape, the flood of water hit all three Matoran, and propelled them into a tunnel. When they awoke, Onepu spoke with Taipu when Nuparu joined them unexpectedly. After introducing themselves, Nuparu used his Lightstone to illuminate the area. The group found themselves near a Gahlok, but, as Onepu pointed out, one devoid of its' Krana. Struck by an idea, Nuparu began to work on an invention using the Bohrok's parts, while Onepu and Taipu helped him. Eventually, they used his invention, the Boxor, to battle and win against a squad of Gahlok. Onepu later helped Nuparu defeat some Nuhvok in Le-Koro. After the swarm's defeat, Onepu was defeated by a creature who sought Onua's Nuva Symbol. He was later rebuilt into a stronger form after the defeat of the Bohrok-Kal. He was evacuated from Onu-Koro during the Rahkshi invasion.

Return to Metru Nui
Onepu later aided in the construction of Boats to return to Metru Nui, where he now resides. After Teridax revealed himself following the awakening of Mata Nui, and Rahkshi swarmed the city of Metru Nui, Onepu's fate is unknown.

Abilities & Traits
Onepu is extremely hard-working and brave, but is slightly lacking in modesty. He always ensures that other Matoran are aware of his accomplishments.

Tool
Onepu often carried a Bamboo Disk.

Quotes
"Onepu, at your service. I am the Captain of the famous Onu-Koronan Ussalry Regiment, Champion of Ussal Racing, and Special Aide of Whenua, our great Turaga."

- Onepu, Mata Nui Online Game

"Onepu is my best friend in all of Onu-Koro. He is very smart and knows a lot about Ussal Crab racing and fighting Rahi. He is supposed to be digging, too, but he showed me how I can do both our digging at the same time. That's how smart he is!"

- Taipu, Mata Nui Online Game

"I am Onepu, High Commander of the Ussalry, Veteran of the Makuta Wars, Right Hand of Turaga Whenua, and Champion Kolhii Forward of Onu-Koro. At your service, my Lady."

- Onepu to Hahli, The Final Chronicle

Appearances

 * BIONICLE Adventures 5: Voyage of Fear
 * BIONICLE Chronicles 1: Tale of the Toa
 * McDonald's Comic 1: Challenge of the Rahi
 * Wall of History (BIONICLE.com) (Mentioned Only)
 * BIONICLE Chronicles 3: Makuta's Revenge
 * BIONICLE: The Official Guide to BIONICLE
 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia (Mentioned Only)
 * BIONICLE: Encyclopedia Updated (Mentioned Only)
 * Mata Nui Online Game
 * Bohrok Online Animations
 * BIONICLE: Matoran Adventures (Non-canonical Appearance)
 * Toa Nuva Promo CD
 * Bohrok-Kal Online Animations
 * Mata Nui Online Game II: The Final Chronicle