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| population = Thousands of Matoran<ref>[https://board.ttvchannel.com/t/matoran-count/40507/13 TTV Message Boards: Ask Greg - Matoran count?, 28 June 2018]</ref> {{C|formerly}}<br>7 Toa {{C|formerly}}<br>6 Turaga {{C|formerly}}<br>1 Makuta {{C|formerly}}<br>Various Rahi {{C|formerly}}
|position=On [[Aqua Magna]] above [[Metru Nui]]
| bs01 = Mata Nui (Location)
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'''Mata Nui''' was a large island on the surface of [[Aqua Magna]], accidentally created by the Great Spirit {{p|Mata Nui|Being}}'s camouflage system. It was the home of the [[Matoran]] of [[Metru Nui]] for over a thousand years following the [[Great Cataclysm]], and the site of several [[Battles and Conflicts|battles]] between the [[Toa Mata]] (later the [[Toa Nuva]]) and the forces of [[Makuta]] [[Teridax]] and the [[Bohrok]] swarms. It has since been destroyed by the re-awakening of Mata Nui.

== History ==
During the Great Cataclysm, the Great Spirit fell from space and crashed on his back onto Aqua Magna. This damaged his camouflage system and activated it, creating the island and leaking [[Energized Protodermis]] onto the surface. The leak caused a radical proliferation of vegetation to develop on the island's surface.{{BookCitation|MGttU|18}} One of Mata Nui's other purposes was to be the landing spot for the Toa Mata, instead of a possibly more dangerous direct-assault on the dome of Metru Nui. They would have used [[Kini-Nui]] to get to Metru Nui, instead.

Following the Great Cataclysm, the [[Toa Metru]] landed on the shore of what would later be called [[Naho Bay]]. The island was named after the Great Spirit Mata Nui by [[Vakama]]. They scouted out the land to find areas for the Matoran of Metru Nui to live, and each chose their Wahi and village locations for their own reasons, with security in mind. Vakama had a vision of them one day losing their powers, and in response, they created six [[Toa Stone]]s and chose locations to hide them. After they returned from the [[Great Rescue]], they hid the [[Kanohi]] [[Avohkii]] in the [[Mangai Volcano]].

They named several of the landmarks after the [[Toa Mangai]], such as Naho Bay and the Mangai Volcano, or respected figures, such as in the case of [[Mount Ihu]], or common myths like with the [[Tren Krom Break]].

When the Matoran were awakened on Mata Nui during the Great Rescue they constructed [[Matoran Homes#Mata Nui|villages]] in the designated spots on Mata Nui, under the instruction of the Toa Metru who had become Turaga.

For one thousand years afterwards, the island was plagued by [[Rahi]] [[Great War|attacks]]. These Rahi were controlled by Teridax and his [[Infected Kanohi]]. Once the Toa Mata arrived, they put an end to the attacks by [[Battle of Mangaia|confronting and defeating Teridax]]. However, he unleashed the [[Bohrok]] immediately afterwards, and the island was [[Bohrok Invasion|ravaged]] by their attempts to level it of everything that had come as a result of the Great Cataclysm. However, after the [[Battle in the Bohrok Nest|defeat]] of the [[Bahrag]], Queens of the Bohrok, the Bohrok were reprogrammed and made to begin rebuilding the island.

When [[Takua]] found the Avohkii the island was once again badly damaged by the [[Rahkshi]] while they were [[Search for the Seventh Toa|searching]] for it. The villages [[Ta-Koro]] and [[Onu-Koro]] were destroyed in the process. After [[Takanuva#Takanuva|Takanuva]] [[Conflict Between Takanuva and Teridax|defeated]] Teridax and rediscovered Metru Nui, the Matoran left the island of Mata Nui. When the [[Matoran]] departed, the island was believed to be inhabited only by [[Rahi]].

The [[Toa Nuva]] later returned to Mata Nui to awaken the Bohrok swarms once more, as per their [[Scroll of Preparations|mission]]. When [[Gali|Gali Nuva]] later went back to look through the [[Great Telescope]], she found that all of Mata Nui had been destroyed, save for the telescope itself. Though she did not see it, the foundations of the Kini-Nui also remain intact, for all things constructed by the [[Great Beings]] were not destroyed by the Bohrok.

When the Great Spirit {{p|Mata Nui|Being}} finally awoke, his face penetrated the island, which was covering the face of his being. This destroyed the island in the process. The reason for the island's destruction, and why the Bohrok had to clean the island, was because the island itself was the result of a malfunction in Mata Nui's camouflage system that occurred when [[Teridax]] attacked the Great Spirit.

=== Alternate Universes ===
==== [[The Kingdom Alternate Universe]] ====
In an alternate timeline, [[Matoro]] hesitated on the decision to revive Mata Nui, thus the core was sealed off and Mata Nui remained dead. As a result, the inhabitants of the entire [[Matoran Universe]] migrated to Mata Nui except the {{p|Zyglak|Species}} and Makuta. The Makuta attempted to migrate, but were forced back by the Toa and the [[Order of Mata Nui]]. Here, the Toa helped stabilize the land to prevent collapse, and extended the amount of land in order to house all its residents, and warded the ground so that if the Makuta dug through to the Kingdom, the residents would know about the action. The residents live in unexpected harmony, with different species working alongside each other without conflict. The [[Dark Hunters]] became the law enforcers, and Takanuva surrendered his [[Toa Power]] and created a new generation of Toa and formed a ruling council to oversee the Kingdom.

There was a diverse array of architecture around the island, ranging from [[Matoran Homes|simple huts]] to rebuilt landmarks such as the [[Coliseum]] and the [[Great Furnace]].

The inhabitants of the Kingdom, however, are preparing to depart from the island, and take up residence among the stars.

== Landscape ==
The island measured 486 kilometers in length and 285 kilometers wide, located in the ocean surface of Aqua Magna. Prior to the Energized Protodermis leak, Mata Nui was a barren, desertic land, since no one was ever planned to live there.{{BookCitation|MGttU|18}}

After the Energized Protodermis leak, Mata Nui's landscape was greatly changed. The landscape of the island during the Protodermis leak was tropical, and was split into 6 different regions, or Wahi, with Kini-Nui located near the center.{{BookCitation|MGttU|18}} After being leveled by the Bohrok, the island resumed its barren state.

=== [[Ta-Wahi]] ===
The volcanic region of [[Fire]], and the former location of the now [[Attack on Ta-Koro|destroyed]] [[Ta-Koro]]. Rivers and other bodies of liquid containing lava could be found throughout the region. It also housed the Ta-Kini.

=== [[Ga-Wahi]] ===
The oceanic region of [[Water]], and the former location of the now destroyed [[Ga-Koro]]. The region was dominated by Lake Naho, and the land is largely underwater. It housed a wide variety of plants, above and under the sea. It also housed the Ga-Kini.

=== [[Le-Wahi]] ===
The forested region of [[Air]], and the former location of the now destroyed [[Le-Koro]]. Le-Wahi held a vast variety of trees, wildlife, and other life. The swampy area below the canopy housed many dangerous wildlife and was easy to get lost in. Le-Koro was built inside the treetops, safe from most creatures. It also housed the Le-Kini.

=== [[Po-Wahi]] ===
The arid region of [[Stone]], and the former location of the now destroyed [[Po-Koro]]. It was a large desert, filled with many canyons and other natural landforms. It proved an adept work station for carvers. Po-Wahi housed many Rahi, some dangerous. It also housed the Po-Kini.

=== [[Onu-Wahi]] ===
The dark and cavernous region of [[Earth]], and the former location of the now destroyed [[Onu-Koro]]. It was primarily underground, and most inhabitants had adapted anatomies, such as enhanced night vision. Onu-Wahi did include land above ground, although very little of it was ever colonized. It also housed the Onu-Kini.

=== [[Ko-Wahi]] ===
The frozen region of [[Ice]], and the former location of the now destroyed [[Ko-Koro]]. Ko-Wahi was largely covered in a deep layer of ice and snow. It was home to little plant life, and only the most durable of creatures could withstand the harsh weather. It also housed the Ko-Kini.

=== Other Locations ===
==== Major Landmarks ====
* [[Wall of History (Location)|Wall of History]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Great Mine]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Cavern of Light]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Sanctum]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Sanctum#Wall of Prophecy|Wall of Prophecy]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Gate of Ice]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Kini-Nui]] {{C|Retracted}}

==== Major Landforms ====
* [[Mangai Volcano]] {{C|Destroyed}}
** [[Lake of Fire]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Charred Forest]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Tren Krom Break]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Naho Bay]] {{C|Merged with surrounding sea}}
* [[Hura-Mafa River]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[East Garden]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Lake Kanae]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Kanae Bay]] {{C|Merged with surrounding sea}}
* [[Kumu Islets]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Motara Desert]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Leva Bay]] {{C|Merged with surrounding sea}}
* [[Tiro Canyon]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Papa Nihu Reef]] {{C|Destroyed}}
* [[Mount Ihu]] {{C|Destroyed}}
** [[The Drifts]] {{C|Destroyed}}

== Inhabitants ==
=== [[Matoran]] ===
The Matoran were the primary residents on Mata Nui before they returned to [[Metru Nui]]. Due to the effects of the [[Matoran Sphere]]s, the Matoran of Mata Nui were slightly smaller and weaker than their Metru Nui forms. However, they were eventually [[The Rebuilding|rebuilt]] into a stronger form.

=== [[Rahi]] and [[Creatures]] ===
Many types of Rahi resided on Mata Nui, many of which came from Metru Nui, fleeing the {{p|Visorak|Rahi}} swarms. Mata Nui was also the home to organic creatures that were native to Aqua Magna prior to the arrival of the Mata Nui robot. When the [[Toa Metru]] first arrived, they noted organic birds in the skies overhead and organic sea life on the island's shores.

Absolutely no species are native to Mata Nui. All Rahi and Matoran migrated to Mata Nui from mainly [[Metru Nui]] or somewhere else. All or most of the Rahi retreated back to Metru Nui as a result of the reawakening of the Bohrok swarms.

These Rahi were known to inhabit the island of Mata Nui:

{| border="0" cellpadding="5" style="background: transparent;"
| valign="top"|
* [[Archives Mole]]
* [[Ash Bear]]
* [[Bog Snake]]
* [[Brakas]]
* [[Cave Fish]]
* [[Rahi#C|Cliff Bug]]
* [[Crystal Climber]]
* [[Dermis Turtle]]
* [[Dikapi]]
* [[Electric Bug]]
* [[Rahi#E|Electric Spider]]
* [[Fikou]]
* [[Fusa]]
* [[Ghekula]]
* [[Great Temple Squid]]
* [[Gukko]]
* [[Hapaka]]
* [[Hikaki]]
* [[Hoto]]
* [[Husi]]
* [[Infernavika]]
* [[Kahu]]
* [[Kane-Ra]]
| valign="top"|
* [[Kavinika]]
* [[Keras]]
* [[Kewa]]
* [[Kikanalo]]
* [[Kirikori Nui]]
* [[Kofo-Jaga]]
* [[Kuma-Nui]]
* [[Lava Rat]]
* [[Lightfish]]
* [[Lohrak]]
* [[Mahi]]
* [[Makuta Fish]]
* [[Makika]]
* [[Manas]]
* [[Mata Nui Cow]]
* [[Mata Nui Fishing Bird]]
* [[Metru Mantis]]
* [[Moa]]
* [[Muaka]]
* [[Rahi#M|Mud Crawler]]
* [[Nui-Jaga]]
* [[Nui-Kopen]]
* [[Nui-Rama]]
| valign="top"|
* [[Pokawi]]
* [[Proto Drake]]
* [[Ranama]]
* [[Razorfish]]
* [[Razor Whale]]
* [[Rockworm]]
* [[Ruki]]
* [[Sand Tarakava]]
* [[Shore Turtle]]
* [[Silver Chute Spider]]
* [[Spiny Stone Ape]]
* [[Stone Rat]]
* [[Subterranean Worm]]
* [[Takea]]
* [[Taku]]
* [[Tarakava]]
* [[Tunnel Stalker]]
* [[Tunneler]]
* [[Ussal]]
* [[Vako]]
* [[Vatuka]]
* [[Waikiru]]
|}

== Trivia ==
* The camouflage systems which created the island could be used to manipulate its environment. During the Great War, Teridax learned how to access and control this system, and used it to make the natural forces of the island attack the Matoran and the Toa Mata.{{GregCitation|CwGF|page=528|post=11551893}}

== References ==
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