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'''Nui-Jaga''' are a species of scorpion-like [[Rahi]].

== History ==
The Nui-Jaga species was created by the [[Makuta]] using [[Virus]]es and [[Protodermis#Liquid Protodermis|Liquid Protodermis]] to be one of the Rahi to inhabit the [[Matoran Universe]].{{BookCitation|MGttU|page=63|entryname=The Makuta}}

Nui-Jaga were commonly found in the [[Po-Metru]] district of [[Metru Nui]]. Their stingers were very valuable, so hunters often went to hunt the Rahi, but they did not return.{{BookCitation|RB|66|entryname=Nui-Jaga}} After the [[Great Cataclysm]], many Nui-Jaga migrated to the [[Po-Wahi]] region of the island of {{p|Mata Nui|Location}},{{BookCitation|BEU|100|entryname=Nui-Jaga}} while smaller populations made their home in [[Le-Wahi]] and along the coast.<ref name="jaga">[https://web.archive.org/web/20030812161536/http://www.lego.com:80/eng/bionicle/characters.asp?charid=nuijaga BIONICLE Nui Jaga] BIONICLE.com</ref>

[[Toa Metru]] [[Onewa]] met a Nui-Jaga running out of a cave which led to Metru Nui when he was hiding his [[Toa Stone]]. Thanks to this Nui-Jaga, the Toa Metru discovered a way to return to Metru Nui. As they traveled through the tunnels back to Metru Nui, the Toa Metru fought various types of mutated Nui-Jaga, the results of Teridax's experiments.{{BookCitation|BA6}}

During the [[Great War]], many Nui-Jaga were  [[Infected Kanohi|corrupted]] by Makuta [[Teridax]] to harass the local [[Matoran]].{{BookCitation|BEU|page=100|entryname=Nui-Jaga}}

While wandering through the island's jungle, the [[Av-Matoran]] [[Takanuva#Matoran|Takua]] was stalked by a Nui-Jaga. Rather than facing it himself or risking the safety of [[Ta-Koro]], Takua instead led the Nui-Jaga to a [[Muaka]] cave, where the scorpion was driven off by the territorial tiger.{{OnlineCitation|DM|6}}

[[Lewa]] once encountered a Nui-Jaga while searching for Kanohi. The Rahi, under the control of Teridax, attempted to impede his progress, but was defeated by Lewa's [[Air]] powers.{{ComicCitation|C2}} [[Gali]] also battled against a group of Nui-Jaga while she recovered a mask of her own and was rescued by [[Tahu]]. During a meeting of the [[Toa Mata]], Teridax sent Nui-Jaga and other Rahi to attack the Toa, but these were defeated by Gali and her [[Water]] powers.{{ComicCitation|C3}} Teridax also assigned a Nui-Jaga to guard [[Ahkmou]]'s stash of [[Comet]] [[Kolhii Ball]]s. This scorpion managed to temporarily blind [[Pohatu]] with its poison, but was eventually defeated when the [[Toa]] of [[Stone]], with the help of Takua, collapsed the cave it was in.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|4}}

[[Onepu]], [[Jaller]], [[Macku]], [[Kongu]], [[Hewkii]], and [[Matoro]] once encountered a Nui-Jaga while traveling to the [[Bamboo Disk|Disk]] throwing tournament. They managed to trap the Rahi, and soon after merged into a [[Matoran Nui]] to dispatch the beast.{{ComicCitation|MDC1}}

Later, when the Toa Mata were underground attempting to [[Battle of Mangaia|defeat Teridax]], he sent swarms of Nui-Jaga to [[Battle for Kini-Nui|attack]] [[Kini-Nui]] with other Rahi under his control. These Rahi were fended off by the [[Chronicler's Company]] and several Matoran [[military]] groups. They eventually retreated when Teridax was defeated, and he abandoned his hold over them.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|9}}

The Nui-Jaga continued to roam over Mata Nui, no longer a large threat to the Matoran. When the [[Bohrok]] attempted to [[Bohrok Invasion|cleanse the island]], the Rahi did their best to avoid them.

When the [[Toa Nuva]] [[Scroll of Preparations|intentionally released]] the Bohrok, the Nui-Jaga migrated back to Metru Nui.{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=34|post=1357|lines=5,20}}

After the [[Great Spirit Robot]] was critically damaged in the [[Battle of Bara Magna]], the surviving Nui-Jaga left the Matoran Universe and immigrated to [[Spherus Magna]].{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=300|post=11964|lines=5,12}}

== Abilities and Traits ==
The Nui-Jaga are very aggressive and hot-tempered, always ready to strike a stranger or even another Nui-Jaga.{{BookCitation|RB|66|entryname=Nui-Jaga}} They are able to use their stingers to fling venom that causes temporary blindness if it enters the eyes,{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|4}} or to strike an opponent and inflict a more painful and sometimes fatal sting.{{BookCitation|RB|66|entryname=Nui-Jaga}} Nui-Jaga also have powerful claws that can shatter solid rock.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|4}} Although Nui-Jaga could be tamed after being freed from Teridax's control, their dangerous claws and stingers made Turaga hesitant to allow Nui-Jaga in their villages.<ref name="jaga"/>

These Rahi hunt in packs{{BookCitation|RB|66|entryname=Nui-Jaga}} or in pairs.<ref name="jaga"/> Their preferred hunting method is to drive prey into a corner before striking. Once the target is surrounded, they communicate with each other before making their next move. Nui-Jaga cries have been compared to the sound of breaking glass.{{BookCitation|RB|66|entryname=Nui-Jaga}}

Their weakness is their lack of intelligence. [[Rahaga]] [[Norik]] advocated using a sheet of crystal to pacify one, by placing it down in front of the scorpion. It would mistake its reflection for another Nui-Jaga and try to sting it, possibly burying its stinger in the ground and allowing one to escape or handle more easily.{{BookCitation|RB|66|entryname=Nui-Jaga}}

Nui-Jaga often prey on [[Bog Snake]]s.{{BookCitation|BC4|60}}

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