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@Jon

@AntrozT6

You pointed out in one of the top 10s that Skakdi were more memorable than the Barraki, since the warlords were mostly “one villian spread across multiple characters”. As such, I wanted to develop their characters further, give them more individuality and let people pick their favourite not only by looks, but by the intelligence, charisma and personality.

I think that’s a great way to do it. Personally, I feel like the Barraki fit the best as their older warlord selves, and it can lend itself to better flesh out the Bionicle G3 backstory, as well as paint a backdrop for web serials or the like to expound on.

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So a story focusing on some of the previous Toa and the Barraki would be fun to see, but something that would be given as extraneous information later on into the years.

I think retaining the warlords’ original personalities while fleshing each of them out (in the ways suggested) would be pretty interesting to see.

And it would be awesome to see a Toa-led rebellion against the Barraki.

@Jon

@RAKRONDEWL

Hmm, maybe a Colossi known as Hydraxon could be the warden of the prison and be summoned by the Toa to imprison the Barraki.

Not sure where we stand on this “Colossi” concept. Hydraxon and his role might be reserved for something else entirely.

I don’t remember if you ever saw it (or if you’ve heard anything about it), but a brainstorming megatopic I put together features what @RAKRONDEWL is talking about.

The Colossi are basically enforcers on the island, serving various roles under the Three Brothers (I guess two now, according to some clarification in the timeline) to keep the Matoran in check. Also (explained in part in the megatopic), the Colossi possess free will without Makuta’s knowledge, but Ekimu implants a subconscious command to pretend like they have no free will.

Whether or not they play a role in the main story isn’t really too big of a deal. They could just be considered legendary/mythological figures, mentioned in passing or in books.

Alternatively, when the War of Three Brothers (name may not be apt anymore) breaks out, the Colossi (not all, but most) could choose sides and fight against each other, causing much of the destruction. The end result, after the creation of the Toa, is the deaths of some of the Colossi with others going into hiding or surrendering, leaving those who did not participate to their own devices.

If I sound defensive about them, it’s mainly because I thought them up (along with some suggestions); thus, I pretty much have knowledge on all of them (relationships, occupations, homes, powers, etc. which are in the megatopic). Completely up to you how you use them, if you use them.