Virus

"Before Takanuva could argue that he didn't have the ability to fly, Krika had blown a fine powder into his face. The Toa of Light couldn't help but breathe it in. With a laugh, Krika explained that he had just been exposed to a Makuta Virus, which would, at least temporarily, give him the power of flight. If it had any other side effects, Krika chose not to say."

- Narrator, Dark Mirror

Viruses are energy-based organisms that the Makuta engineer in labs in order to create new Rahi by adding various types of viruses to Liquid Protodermis. They can also be made for other purposes, as Teridax demonstrated by developing one with which to cast Mata Nui in his slumber.

Makuta can also use viruses to mutate already existing creatures. An example is when an alternate Makuta Krika exposed Takanuva to a virus in an alternate universe; this virus gave Takanuva the ability to fly for a limited time. The virus was a powder, meant to be inhaled to take effect.

The viruses are composed of energy that is similar to Antidermis.

Known Viruses

 * A virus Makuta Teridax used to put Mata Nui to sleep.


 * An armor-eating virus released onto Makuta Kojol by the Order of Mata Nui, destroying his armor. It was later used by Tobduk against Tridax.


 * Three viruses Kojol took to Xia to have incorporated into weapons. They were sealed in a box that was recently uncovered by the Shadowed One. One of these was a prototype of the virus Teridax used to put Mata Nui to sleep.


 * Viruses Makuta Spiriah used when he altered the Skakdi.


 * A virus an alternate Makuta Krika from the Toa Empire Alternate Universe gave Takanuva that temporarily granted him the power of flight.

Appearances

 * The Mutran Chronicles (In a Flashback)


 * Dark Mirror (In an Alternate Universe)


 * BIONICLE Legends 9: Shadows in the Sky


 * Takanuva's Blog (Mentioned Only)


 * Destiny War


 * Brothers in Arms


 * Dwellers in Darkness (Mentioned Only)


 * BIONICLE Legends 11: The Final Battle


 * BIONICLE: Journey's End (Mentioned Only)