The Hand of Artakha was an ancient organization that dedicated itself to carrying out the Great Spirit's will and protecting the Matoran.
| Hand of Artakha | |
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Disbanded
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History[]
Formed by the Great Beings during the early construction of the Matoran Universe, the Hand of Artakha was a coalition of elite warriors that predated the Toa as an organization of peace-keepers. At a time when only the realms of Artakha and Karzahni had been constructed, members of the Hand of Artakha were charged with roaming the individual domes of the Great Spirit Robot to safeguard the Matoran inhabitants of each realm should unforeseen disaster strike.
Serving at the discretion of Artakha, the Hand would later induct Helryx, the first Toa, into their number. During this time, the organization notably established its base of operations on the island of Artakha, a vantage point from which it could easily access many of the northern Domes of the Matoran Universe.
Although a force for good, many members of the Hand were very undisciplined, and caused massive amounts of damage while performing their duties, despite their good intentions. Throughout the Organization's existence, the Hand opposed various threats to the newborn universe and prevented many natural disasters.
After over two centuries of service, the Hand was forced to disband, as it caused more harm than good. The members of the Hand went their separate ways, attempting to find their place in the universe, while the mantle of public defenders went to the more efficient Toa teams that were beginning to form. One of the Hand's members, Toa Helryx, still felt the need for a force of justice, and formed the Order of Mata Nui, a secret organization dedicated to following Mata Nui's will. She extended an invitation to many of the Hand's former members, many of whom accepted.
Former Members[]
Out of many beings who were once members of the Hand of Artakha, Only a few members are known:
- Axonn - Resorted to conquest after the disbanding, but was later inducted into the Order of Mata Nui
- Helryx - The first Toa, later the founder of the Order of Mata Nui, and eventually, a member of Kuurk's Empire.
- Hydraxon - Later recruited by Helryx into the Order, and tasked with recruiting Axonn.
- Shadow Stealer - Later became a member of the Dark Hunters, and went rogue.