Ultima

"Power. Limitless, raw, uncontrolled, violent, awesome, terrifying power. That is what is in that mask. Nothing more. Nothing less."

- Jevson on the Ultima's abilities.

The Kanohi Ultima (colloquially called the "Mask of Power") is a legendary Kanohi mask created by the Great Beings.

Early History
The Kanohi Ultima was conceived and created by the Great Beings as a weapon of infinite power. Created shortly before the completion of the Matoran universe, the Great Beings added every single power of the Matoran Universe (such as Fire, Shadow, Life, Time, and poison) into the Kanohi, giving it its current name.

Realizing the potential for the mask to be used against its purpose, the Great Beings buried the mask deep within the Southern Continent, hoping that none would find it.

Discovery
Geth, a Makuta who usually operated in the Southern Islands, accidentally discovered the Ultima during a mining operation with fellow Makuta. Not knowing the artifact's true power, he took it back to his tent.

Later, the mutant Rahkshi known as Jevson influenced Geth into bringing the mask to his own fortress. Jevson and Geth then performed experiments on Matoran and Rahi using the mask's energies.

Physical Traits
Usually, the Ultima appears similar to a Kanohi Hau in structure, but is solid gold in color and often radiates an aura of power.

When donned by the Toa Whera, the mask shapeshifted to look like a golden Kakama, as a disguise to prevent it from being easily recognized.

Powers
The Ultima has every power in the Matoran Universe, including:
 * All elemental powers
 * All Makuta/Kraata/Rahkshi powers
 * All sub-powers
 * All Kanohi Mask Powers, including those of Life and Time
 * All Kanoka Powers
 * All Rhotuka Powers
 * All Zamor Powers

Oftentimes, the mask simply discharges raw power rather than a specific power when used. In some cases, the mask will only allow a user access to one power, unless the wearer can muster the concentration to control another.

Example Usage

 * Jevson used the mask to "experiment" and mutate Matoran and Rahi by discharging raw energy from the mask through an apparatus.
 * Whera was able to access the abilities of the Kanohi Kakama while she wore it.
 * The above Toa was also able to restart ancient machinery in the Matoran universe with the mask's energies.
 * When first donned, the mask created an explosion that teleported all caught in it to different locations around the universe.

Trivia

 * The mask's full extent of power cannot be accessed like a normal Kanohi mask. Often, it takes great concentration just to be able to access another elemental power.
 * It is not named after the car.