Sura

Sura was a Su-Koya crafter and later a Toa of Plasma as one of the six Toa Koya, who were later known as the Toa Nova.

Biography
As a Matoran, Sura was a crafter who created tools for other Matoran to use for defense and labor. He was renowned all over Koya Nui for his flawless tools and Matoran flocked from all over to request he build or fix their equipment.

One day, however, he recieved a more unusual request. A Matoran from Se-Koya requested he sharpen a pair of red protodermis claws for his master. Without any thought, he sharpened the claws and even laced them with a strong protodermis coating to help them retain their sharpness and strength. As the Matoran left, he dropped a strange tablet, so Sura tailed him to try to return the abandoned possession. The Se-Matoran lead Sura to the shrine of Su-Koya, where he saw a tall creature clad head to toe in bright red armor negotiating with the Turaga. He didn't hear what they were talking about, but in moments the red one lit up in rage and gripped the Turaga by the throat and threw him to the ground. The red one then shouted something at the Se-Matoran, and the two ran off. Sura rushed to the Turaga's aid, and the elder gave him a glowing orange Toa Stone, explaining that this was what Redd was searching for and that Sura was to take it to the Great Toa Shrine to protect it. Sura did as he was told. At this time, five other Matoran were bringing their Toa Stones to the shrine, and in a blinding flash of divine light, Sura and the five others were transformed into Toa.

Not understanding the reason the Great Spirits had transformed them, Sura requested that they all recall their tales of how they were given the stones, in hopes that this would clear up the mystery behind their transformation. He told them about Redd and the Se-Matoran, and how the Elder told him that Redd seeked the six Toa Stones. The Toa resolved that all the stories (except Cellik's) had a connection to a creature called Redd, so they chose their Toa Tools from the shrine and embarked on a journey to find Redd. Instinctively, Sura picked up six orange daggers, which he felt strangely drawn to.

With their weapons chosen, the team split up to search for Redd in each Koya. Sura searched throughout Su-Koya and met the Se-Matoran again, who ran at the sight of him. Sura pursued the Matoran, and as he did, his Kanohi began to glow. He soon found himself moving much faster, but upon further inspection discovered that he had not changed the speed that he was running at. Instead, it was as if something was propelling him, increasing the amount of kinetic energy that was produced with each stride. As he focused on this power, he began to learn to control his Kanohi Kokku, the Mask of Energy. With this power, he caught the Matoran and interrogated him. The Se-Matoran said that he was serving Redd in order to pay off a debt he had to the creature, and that he knew nothing of Redd's motives. Sura trusted the Matoran enough to let him go and he returned to the Toa Shrine to meet with the others.

When the team regrouped, they explained the events that had passed. Toa Fanua had discovered that Redd was after a great Kanohi known as the Mask of Creation, but could not obtain it because its location was known only by a Turaga known as Goll, who, according to Cellik's story, was dead. The Toa began to question the accuracy of Cellik's tale and don't believe him when he tries to tell them Redd's location, so Cellik embarks on his own while the other Toa go to search for Goll.

They find him in the outskirts of Koya Nui, and Goll tells them that they must obtain the Mask of Creation before Redd does. He tells them that it is hidden in the Shrine of Creation, but the Toa decide to help Cellik first, using the virtue of Unity as a guide. They find Cellik at the mercy of Redd, but Barion is able to hold Redd down using Gravity just in time to save Cellik from death. Believing their foe to be helpless under Barion and Fanua's grasp, the Toa focus their energy on reviving Cellik's strength so they can go to obtain the Mask together. They underestimated Redd's strength, however, and he escaped their grasp and uses his power of intimidation to learn the location of the Mask. He then fled, leaving Barion and the other Toa to battle the twins Fallara and Vallara.

The Toa manage to defeat them and they all go follow Redd's trace, where they finally face Redd at the Shrine of Creation in the center of Koya Nui. Redd is outnumbered by the six Toa, but before his defeat, he slashed a deep gash in the side of the mask, causing it to leak out creation energy from it. This transforms Fanua and the other Toa into the much stronger Toa Nova. Sura's daggers all merged into one Illusion Blade, a sword that could refract light to appear in different places and trick the opponent. The excess energy in his mask excreted through his Kanohi, and the rest of his body became more durable.

With their new powers, the Toa defeated Redd for good. Fanua, Toa of Magnetism, fled from the rest of the Toa, and the others returned to their homes where they were celebrated by the Matoran. This celebration was cut short, however, by a creature attacking the Koyas. The Toa panicked at the missing sixth Toa because there was nobody to protect Fa-Koya. However, the creature was stooped by Darius, a one-armed swordsman who the Toa fought when he guarded the Great Shrine of Creation. Although he was not a Toa, Darius fought alongside them and was able to stop the beasts. After the skirmish, Darius tells the Toa that the beasts were attacking because of the Mask of Creation's destruction, and that the only was to stop them permanently was to fight the Lords of Apocalypse and Catastrophe who were creating these creatures. The Toa split up again to search for the Turaga that could teach them to hone their complimentary elements. Sura returned to the Turaga thst had given him the Toa Stone, and he was traught his complimentary element, Fire.

The Toa and Darius all gathered again with their new powers, except Fanua, who was still missing. Darius had absorbed power from the Mask of Creation after returning to the Great Shrine of Creation and became the Toa of Life, taking Fanua's place as the sixth Toa. They all went to battle the Lords of Catastrophe and Apocalypse, but could not defeat them until Fanua appeared, displaying a massive amount of power and destroying the foes with ease. The destruction of the Lords of Apocalypse and Catastrophe led to a chain reaction that began to sink Koya Nui, and so Fanua displayed one last power and created a large globe that gloated magnetically in the sky for the Matoran to dwell. The Toa all went into this globe except Darius, who felt he belonged with the shrine, and Sura transformed into the Turaga of Plasma.

As a Turaga, Sura was known for his jokes and lightheartedness in times of trouble, easing the Matoran. He got along well with Barion, and the two often worked together to decide what was best for the citizens of Koya Nui.

Mask and Tools

As a Toa Koya, Sura wore the Kanohi Kokku, the Mask of Energy, which could increase the amount of kinetic energy produced by an action. For example, it could make objects fall faster, radiate brighter light, or generate more heat. He carried six daggers, which could be thrown at extremely fast speeds thanks to their unusual quality of transforming into a state of energy while moving at high speeds.

After becoming a Toa Nova, Sura weilded an Illusion Blade, which could refract light to change the alter the way it appeared to move. This was excellent for confusing opponents who rely heavily on sight, because it could appear to mo ve in one direction but really moves elsewhere, making it difficult to avoid.

Traits
Sura is adventurous and thorough, always volunteering to go to new places and see new things. He is debatably the leader of the Toa Nova, and he usually makes decisions with the interest of everyone in mind. He retained this trait even as a Turaga.

Sura is well rounded, though he is more proficient with his Toa Tools than he is with Elemental Energy. As the leader, he always takes the lead, making sure the other Toa are safe before allowing them to engage in battle. Being in the front lines, he often gets injured worse than other Toa, but Botan and Seru's healing abilities help get him back on his feet.

Trivia

 * Although his primary color is Orange, Sura is the red representative of the team, as his complimentary Element is Fire.
 * Sura's role on the team is Tank, thanks to his well-rounded defenses and confidence in the front lines.