Phalanx

Phalanx was one of the followers of Diogenes, and thus a member of the Nightmare Horde.

HISTORY

Phalanx was one of the soldiers of the Nightmare Horde, the army of the conqueror Diogenes, who together took over most of the Matoran islands during a fifty year campaign. Unlike most of the Horde members, Phalanx was a civilized and at-times noble warrior, always wanting a fair fight. He was quite intelligent, and is even indicated by some reports to possibly have been a poet, as it seemed he would begin reciting self-written prose in the thick of battle. It is unknown why or how he came to fight for Diogenes, but for all his civility, he was still a valued soldier of the Nightmare Horde, and was one of the most loyal to Diogenes. Like the rest of the Horde, it is assumed he was killed during the Battle of Mata-Nui by the Toa Makai.

DESCRIPTION/POWERS

Phalanx was always described as being extremely tall, rivaling his master Diogenes in size. He possesed what appears to be a Mask of Levitation, although he was never seen using it. Like the others in the Horde, his species was unknown, but it has been assumed that he is likely some sort of Matoran, or even a fallen Toa. His only weapons were his longshield and spear, which he both wielded to devestating effect. It is also worth noting that his shield appears to be made of Visorak armor, hinting that his homeland may be one of the many islands captured by the insects. If true, this shows that the Visorak have been around for much longer than previously thought.