Velika (Fractures Alternate Universe)

"With virtue you cannot be completely poor. Without it you cannot be truly rich."

- Velika to Vilnius, Whispers in the Dark

Velika was a Great Being under the guise of an eccentric and inventive Po-Matoran, who became a Toa of Stone and later a Turaga in the Fractures Universe.

Early Life
Velika came into existance under unknown circumstances as a Great Being. He was a member of the ruling class of Spherus Magna, renowned for their inventing prowess. Through their dealings with the newfound substance Energized Protodermis as well as their own creations, the Element Lords, the Great Beings eventually realized that their planet was doomed to experience a catastrophic explosion as a result of a civil war. Though they disagreed on how to deal with the impending disaster, they eventually created a giant mechanoid named Mata Nui, who would repair the damage after observing extraterrestrial cultures and returning with the information. During the creation of the robot, the Great Beings created Tren Krom to sustain the universe before the robot was actually powered. To maintain the robot, the Great Beings created a set of diminutive workers known as Matoran. Velika, curious about the robot, transferred his consciousness into the bodies of one of these Matoran workers, so that he could better observe how Mata Nui would perform his task.

The planet eventually did explode, in what would be known as "the Shattering", and while the majority of the Great Beings sought refuge elsewhere in the universe, Velika remained within the Great Spirit Robot, watching their nanotechnology evolve into a sophisticated culture of artificial intelligence.

Brotherhood Invasion
Due to the fact that Makuta Teridax never existed in the Fractures Alternate Universe, the Brotherhood did not form The Plan and; instead of waiting for events to fall into place around the Great Cataclysm, began to invade the Matoran Universe, allowing Mata Nui to safely land on Spherus Magna.

By this point, Velika had come to the knowledge of the Order of Mata Nui, though his status as a Great Being remained secret. Thus, at the request of the Order of Mata Nui, Velika was part of a Matoran squadron who were transformed into Toa and constituted one of the first waves of Toa in the war. Although the other members of Velika's team remain unnamed, it is known that he fought in the war for several centuries and witnessed the death of Takanuva.

However, unlike in the Core BIONICLE Universe, Velika began to sympathise with the Toa and learnt that their intentions were noble through the war. Initially he had intended to participate in the war solely to come out on the winning side. Witnessing the brutality of the Brotherhood of Makuta caused him to reconsider his position.

Ninety years ago, Velika retired from the conflict and began travelling the Matoran Universe in order to find a group of Matoran that would constitute a new generation of Toa, transforming into a Turaga in the process. Of the numerous Toa chosen to take his power, none are currently known.

Velika then travelled to Metru-Nui in order to coordinate the war effort from a distance. He acted as the representative of the Northern Continent for a period of time before becoming a general member of the Turaga High Council, where he represented the Po-Metru district.

Turaga of Metru-Nui
Throughout the Fractures Universe's equivalent of the Order of Mata Nui/Brotherhood of Makuta War, Velika led a research project into the development of new technology to counteract the threat of the Brotherhood of Makuta.

In light of the end of the War, Velika became somewhat more involved in the affairs of the local Toa Team and handled the task of training the newer recruits, as well as designing new Toa Tools to be constructed by Ta-Matoran workers.

Velika was also present in Turaga Matoro's Throne Room during Turaga Kapura's memorial service and paid his respects before defending the Turaga of Ice in an argument against Turaga Vilnius.

Abilities and Traits
Having the capbilities of a Po-Matoran, Velika would have had a miniscule amount of control over the Element of Stone and possesed enhanced strength. Whilst he was a Great Being, however, he was enigmatic, and within the Matoran Universe he had a habit of speaking in riddles.

As a Toa of Stone, Velika could control, create, or absorb stone. After becoming a Turaga, these abilities were greatly reduced.

Weapons
As a Matoran, Velika carried a Staff and wore a Powerless Kanohi Komau.

As a Toa, he was given a Stone Mace and his Kanohi transformed into a Great Komau. However, Velika abandoned his Toa Tool and built his own signature Rocket Launcher, which he used for field missions in the Southern Island Chain until the weapon was damaged.

Upon becoming a Turaga, Velika's Toa Tool became his Pincer-Staff, which had the capacity to function as a pincer claw in addition to rotating at a high speed for function as a drill. His Kanohi Komau also became a Noble Komau.

Trivia

 * In the Fractures Unvierse, Velika was never sent to the realm of Karzahni for repairs. He did, however, journey to Voya-Nui in his travels as a Toa while searching for a group of Matoran to pass on his Toa Power to.
 * It has been hinted that Velika will play a role of some importance in Zero Hour.

Appearances

 * Whispers in the Dark - First Appearance
 * Judgement Day - To Be Written