Kuruk

Kuruk is a De-Matoran and recognized criminal.

History
Kuruk is native to the island of Mazra Nui, the Great Harbor.

Many years ago, Kuruk was sent to Karzahni to be repaired, but the ruler of the island rebuilt him into a weaker form. Years later, he was sent to the Southern Continent when Karzahni tried to hide his failures. He and his Matoran companions lived on the land portion that broke off during the Great Cataclysm and formed Voya Nui, and later was among the inhabitants of the piece that was in turn dislodged from Voya Nui, becoming Mahri Nui. His exposure to the waters of Pit reversed the changes made by Karzahni.

In Mahri Nui, Kuruk gained reputation as a criminal after multiple robberies and was soon brought before the city council. The council finally decided to exile him for his crimes and he, in revenge, assassinated the council leader of that time and escaped. When venturing out of the city without an air bubble to protect himself, Kuruk was mutated completely into an amphibious Matoran.

He chose to distance himself from civilization, and in his adventures he was saved by a former Pit prisoner named Diugn, who tried to use his mask to deceive him and trap him in an unbreakable pact. However, Kuruk was able to manipulate Diugn to become his servant through the covenant, and forced him to be loyal.

Later, Diugn and his army confronted the fugitive Toa Guhjii. Kuruk betrayed to the group during the battle and helped to Guhjii to defeat them, leaving with the Toa afterwards. Because of this treason, Diugn reorganized his navy and for several days he tried to capture to Kuruk, but without success.

In his attempts to evade Diugn and his army, Kuruk was wounded and got a limp. One day Diugn, now allied to the Dark Hunter Kapokhed, found the cave where Guhjii and Kuruk were hiding. Diugn and Kapokhed entered the cave with the latter's Zyglak army and a confrontation began.

After a brief struggle, Kapokhed petrified Guhjii and Kuruk, freeing Diugn from his pact to the Matoran. However, when Kapokhed was rescued from the Pit by the Dark Hunters, he undid Kuruk's petrifaction and let him go.

After Teridax's death, Kuruk migrated along with the other inhabitants of the Matoran Universe to Spherus Magna, and settled down in a village.

Rebellion
Kuruk became an agent of the Turaga Koved in his plans to seize power over the Spherus Magna Council. When the Turaga's plans bore fruit, Kuruk informed him personally, saying that the Council was now under his control.

Another agent, Tux, later appeared to report that they had also managed to capture the Tamani Diguxx and get the legendary Kanohi Gebuk and Kanohi Ignika. Koved stared at the masks, preparing for the next phase of his plan.

Abilities and Traits
Kuruk is a Matoran who knows how to conceal his true intentions behind a facade of kindness. He is incredibly intelligent, being able to deceive Diugn and use an unbreakable pact in his favor. Kuruk also has a tendency to ally himself with powerful beings for his own benefit; however, he lacks loyalty, which was proved when he betrayed Diugn in favor of someone more powerful: Guhjii.

Like al De-Matoran, Kuruk has very sensitive hearing.

Mask and Tools
Kuruk is equipped with a pair of variations of the Electro-Blades used by the Matoran of Mahri Nui, which can trigger a controlled electric shock.