Thornatus

Thornatus are one of the many types of vehicles found on Bara Magna. They are used as both a transport, and by participants in Arena Matches for combat purposes.

Metus' Thornatus
Metus acquired a Thornatus for a trip to Vulcanus in order to take care of some business. As he was traveling, Metus encountered Mata Nui, and offered the warrior a ride. During the trip to Vulcanus, the pair was ambushed by a Sand Bat, which attacked them and knocked the vehicle over. Metus attempted to flip the vehicle, only for the Sand Bat to attack again, and destroy some of the transport. After they defeated the creature, Metus and Mata Nui returned to the damaged machine, and were able to make it to Vulcanus.

Features
Thornatus are large vehicles, able to traverse the dunes of Bara Magna on their treads. The machines feature the ability to retract the two side wheels, compacting the vehicles and allowing them to travel at greater speeds.

Thornatus are usually armed with a Thornax Launcher, both for arena combat and protection in the Wastelands.