Uses of Protodermis

[ToaKebaka]

There is nothing to suggest that.

[TheJerminator]

@Au-Plau-Se

Would that cause a mutation which could make the creature able to get used to the protodermis?

Why would “healing” mean “immunity mutation”?

[Au-Plau-Se]

@TheJerminator

Why would “healing” mean “immunity mutation”?

Not mutating into a Mutant, but mutating in the cells to form resistance.

[ToaKebaka]

Just to be perfectly clear, the answer I posted does not imply that protodermis would be toxic to the organism, only that it could not get sufficient nutrition from a protodermis-based life form.
If we hypothetically settled on another planet housing life, it is very improbable that our bodies could digest and break down the compounds forming the bodies/cells of the alien life form. This is the same principle.

[Au-Plau-Se]

If that is the case, wouldn’t there be a device created by the Matorans that could suck some of the Protodermis in the air to clean the air the Matorans breathe in similar to the carbon sucking vacuums which are used as a means to climate solution?

[Au-Plau-Se]

@ToaKebaka

In a way, yes it can, but it is not paper. Instead it takes on a form of a metal foil (think aluminum) and can be used for writing. And yes, they do indeed have pens to write with in MU, as we have seen one used by Kazi, but we don’t know if it uses any ink. Carving on stone tablets is the most prevalent method of keeping written records and this pen might just be one of the tools used for that:

You mentioned that Protodermis can be used as a metal foil similar to paper. If that is the case, can the Protodermis foil be used similarly to Chinese lanterns and Aomori Nebuta Matsuri Floats? If so, how would the light pass through the metallic Protodermis foil? Would it be similar to the references I gave you on this current post or would some of the light be bouncing inside the metallic foil?

[DuneToa]

I don’t know if such a device would exist due to the extensive climate control system of the Great Spirit Robot. While it presumably could be built, the Matoran would have no need to make one.

However, for your second question, they probably could make Japanese-style paper lanterns from protodermis. We have examples of plants being used to make textiles in MNOG II, and the technology used could possibly make paper-like materials.

[Au-Plau-Se]

@DuneToa

We have examples of plants being used to make textiles in MNOG II, and the technology used could possibly make paper-like materials.

If that is the case, could you please provide with evidence.

Also another thing, I know that after a lot of posts, there were mentions that Protodermis can be detrimental to non-Protodermis based organisms. Is there a possibility that Protodermis can be made poisonous? If so, is there a way to detox the Protodermis? And furthermore, I found out that Protodermis can come in powdery form and in liquid form, but is it possible for any Matoran or Dark Hunter or shady person in the Matoran universe to create a drug out of the Protodermis similarly to real life drugs?

[Rukah]

the real question is why you need answers to all these seemingly-random questions

[DuneToa]

@Au-Plau-Se

If that is the case, could you please provide with evidence.

Mata Nui Online Game II Walkthrough/Chapter 1

This is where the textile production occurs in-game. It depicts rope and string being produced.

[Au-Plau-Se]

Look, I have to know because I need to know if the Protodermis has limit when it comes to uses or not as well. Furthermore figuring out the uses of the Protodermis can be used to figuring out the lore of the Matoran universe more. I mean if there is a sword that uses Protodermis for its blade, it wouldn’t mean that it would last forever as the blade tends to break from extreme force or rust.

Also speaking of rust, is it possible for Protodermis to be corroded, eroded or rusted? And if that is the case is there a possibility to mitigate these followings?

[Rukah]

This topic might be useful in general:

An Analysis of Protodermis

1st Update (2/18/21): Added more details to section 2.1 and a new section on crystalline protodermis. 2nd Update (2/27/21): Added more details to section 2.1 and 3.2, as well as a new section on organic protodermis. Introduction Protodermis is a synthetic atomic element.[1][2] It is also very versatile,[3] similar (but not identical) to carbon.[4] It is able to form molecules,[5] but it is unclear whether the molecules used in the Matoran Universe are actually compounds (consisting of multiple elements). It is not nanotechnology.[6][7] Protodermis, being an element not discovered or synthesized in real life, must have an atomic number higher than 118. Beyond this, we do not have enough information in canon to make general statements on protodermis, but we can further investigate specifi…

[Au-Plau-Se]

This does not answer my question. I was asking if it is possible to be made similar to post 57 of this topic, whether if it is possible to create a drug out of Protodermis or not as this could tie into the lore of the Matoran universe. I mean the Bionicle story took a dark turn, what with all the body horror, the death flags as well as the wars happening, I just need to know if it is possible for Protodermis to be synthesized into this or not.

[Enbeanie]

@Au-Plau-Se

to create a drug out of the Protodermis similarly to real life drugs ?

just imagine Matoran in a metru nui alleyway snorting powdered protodermis off a kanoka disk

[Atobe_Brick]

@Au-Plau-Se

Also speaking of rust , is it possible for Protodermis to be corroded, eroded or rusted?

Metallic protodermis probably can rust
The Vahi, mask of time, rusted and became orange in color after being submerged in a sea
Metallic protodermis can also be eroded by the Jutlin (mask of corruption), corrosive substances, and general wear and tear

[Au-Plau-Se]

I know that Protodermis has a bacteria variant such as Protodites but is it possible for Matoran, or any character in the Matoran universe to grow or create their own Protodites. If that is the case, is it possible to create Protodites that can eat Protodermis similar to metal eating Bacteria?

[Atobe_Brick]

Makuta create rahi by mixing various “viruses” in vats of liquid protodermis. I’m guessing that anyone could make rahi through that method if they knew how to, however the protodites were invented by the Great Beings, and I can’t find any information on how exactly they went about doing it

There is mention of an armor-eating virus on BS01, so a microscopic protodermis-eating creature is most likely possible

[DuneToa]

There is also the mention of a Toa of Plasma being turned into a puddle after Zaktan tortures him during an interrogation. Given that Zaktan is made of millions of protodites, he could have done something similar to that with his body.

[Racie02]

I think Greg has said he wanted to imply Zaktan ate the Toa.

Edit: I was wrong, Greg left it vague intentionally

[ToaKebaka]

Actually Protodites are more likely modeled after mites, not bacteria.
Anyway, yes it would be possible if they knew how as @Atobe_Brick said. We have seen metal-eating virus before, so metal eating protodites are not out of question.

@Au-Plau-Se

This does not answer my question. I was asking if it is possible to be made similar to post 57 of this topic, whether if it is possible to create a drug out of Protodermis or not as this could tie into the lore of the Matoran universe. I mean the Bionicle story took a dark turn, what with all the body horror, the death flags as well as the wars happening, I just need to know if it is possible for Protodermis to be synthesized into this or not.

The answer once again is probably yes, but Lego would never do that in story. The closest we get is Brutaka’s antidermis addiction in 2006, but that was (no doubt intentionally) shown in a negative light, possibly as a hidden anti-drug message.