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Re: Kopaka Rehu - Bionicle MOC
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Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:47:56 GMT
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In lugnet.technic.bionicle, Mark Chan writes:
> Storyline:
>
> As the quest to liberate Mata Nui progressed, Makuta threw greater numbers
> and more experienced Rahi at the Toa to prevent them from acquiring the
> Masks of Power. Strong cooperation between the Toa kept them from being
> overwhelmed, but individual mask hunts became extremely difficult.
>
> Kopaka, who valued his individualism (some say isolationism) more than the
> other Toa, devised a series of bio-robotic improvements to his physical
> form. Although the power of the Toa come from within (that is, their
> elemental "spirit"), the physical forms they use actually focus a Toa's
> power and makes them more effective (*1).
>
> With this in mind, Kopaka upgraded his form to augment several weaknesses:
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> First, enhanced body armor provided greater physical shielding, especially
> in the leg and upper torso area. Improved hydraulics were added under the
> armor to improve physical strength. An upgraded shield was also produced.
>
> Next, bio-mechanical wings were added to vastly increase Kopaka's flight
> capability - bringing it to a level slightly below Lewa. When extended, the
> wings greatly enhance the "glide", or "controlled descent" mode of the Toa
> (*2). As a side benefit, when the massive wings are folded in ("cloak
> mode"), they provide additional shielding to blind spots to the side and
> back of Kopaka.
>
> To offset the additional weight of the improvements, endothermic thrusters
> were added throughout. The cold-based reaction produces minimal noise yet
> powerful thrust, and has a secondary use to extinguish fires. Four advanced
> jump jets were added to the feet, while two main boosters were added at the
> back of each leg. Tri-axis maneuver verniers were added at the top of each
> wing, which offset the loss of agility caused by the mass of all the
> enhancements.
>
> Several "close combat" additions were made to handle situations where vast
> numbers of Rahi would swarm Kopaka. Two ice sprayers are mounted on the top
> of the legs, while a shoulder mounted auto-icicle cannon can reflexively
> produce 100 sharp ice daggers per second. (These are actually "low
> thought"/subconscious focus points for Kopaka's innate ice making ability)
> In addition, variable speed cutters on the knees can produce a chainsaw
> effect, or be used for grip when climbing or crawling on ice.
>
> Lastly, two huge swords have replaced the original ice sword in Kopaka's
> arsenal. Toragi ("Hailstorm") boasts a crossguard hilt and weapon catcher,
> while Kogahu ("Ice Wind") has a triple guard with weapon catcher. Both
> swords feature embedded gems to further enhance focal power. Each sword
> allows Kopaka to double the firepower of the original, while combined they
> produce four times the output.
>
> Because Kopaka's physical attributes changed dramatically, Turaga Nuju added
> a suffix to Kopaka's name to reflect this variant in the legends. Kopaka
> Rehu: Toa of Ice - Storm Flight form, was born....
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=5851
>
> *1 As seen in DC Comics Bionicle #1. Kopaka uses his sword to focus his power
> *2 As seen in DC Comics Bionicle #2. Foot thrusters ignite under Gali as she
> controls her descent into the middle of the Rahi.
>
> Website coming soon....
>
> Mark Chan
>
> If you haven't seen them yet, please feel free to visit my other creations
> on Brickshelf, including models that won four awards in the 2001 Town
> Building Contest hosted on Lugnet. The overall index is here:
>
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?m=MarkChan
>
> Includes:
> Laural Hall - First Place, Medium building.
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3234
>
> MLC Luxuria Roadster - First Place, Classic Cars - 6 wide or less
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3231
>
> Ms. Oli's Italian Restaurant - First Place, Small Building. First Place,
> Best Use of Detail.
> http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=3230
I like Laural Hall, even though it reminds me greatly of the City Hall in my
town (Savannah, Tennessee). The only differences is that the clock does not
exist and neither does the tower and a few other minor structural details
are different but it definitely reminds me of the City Hall in my town.
I like the classic roadster vehicle. The couple in the car look so, for
lack of a better term, kawaii. I had a friend of mine named Rebecca who was
a really cute brunette from Ohio and I somewhat miss her online :.(.
I like the Italian restaurant. (I wish my town had an Italian restaurant.)
Where is the little pink 2x2 flat LEGO plate with the LEGOLAND health
department score? If people like the score, they like the restaurant. (I
was only joking about the health inspection score sheet display, Mark.)
Jesse Long
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