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'''Nui-Rama''' are large, irritable, flying insect-like [[Rahi]].

== History ==
The Nui-Rama 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|63|entryname=The Makuta}}

On [[Metru Nui]], the Nui-Rama became one of the earliest recorded Rahi menaces, with [[Vahki]] spending centuries trying to remove them from their nests in [[Le-Metru]]. This Rahi's main source of food was Liquid Protodermis. Nui-Rama avoided consuming Protodermis from the [[Silver Sea]] due to other water-dwelling creatures; this was the reason their main source of Protodermis became [[Chutes]]. Matoran believed that Nui-Rama are attracted to Liquid Protodermis due to its impurity. The Nui-Rama used their stinger to pierce the magnetic field of the chutes and suck in the Protodermis. Sometimes, if a Nui-Rama was to return to the same feeding spot often enough, it would cause the structure to collapse.{{BookCitation|RB|69|entryname=Nui-Rama}} One such Chute collapse was responsible for the death of the [[Ko-Matoran]] seer [[Ihu]].{{BookCitation|BEU|48|entryname=Ihu}}{{BookCitation|BEU|entryname=Nui-Rama|startpage=100|endpage=101}} At one point, a population of Nui-Rama found their way into the region underneath [[Ta-Metru]], driving out the local [[Stone Rat]]s. The rodents escaped to the district above, and brought chaos and danger for weeks before the wasps were driven out.{{BookCitation|BA6|chapternumber=7|page=97}}

Sometime during the [[Toa-Dark Hunter War]], trained Nui-Rama were used to take messages to [[the Shadowed One]].{{BookCitation|BoaDH}}

After the events of the [[Great Cataclysm]], many of the insects migrated to the island of {{p|Mata Nui|Location}}, where they fed on plant sap and other natural fluids. These Nui-Rama were soon placed under Makuta [[Teridax]]'s control through the use of [[Infected Kanohi]].{{BookCitation|BEU|entryname=Nui-Rama|startpage=100|endpage=101}} [[Toa Mata]] [[Kopaka]] encountered one of these creatures soon after his arrival on Mata Nui. [[Nuju]] explained about the creature, along with Kopaka's duty to awaken the [[Mata Nui (Being)|Great Spirit]].{{ComicCitation|C1}} [[Pohatu]] and [[Onua]] encountered a pair of Nui-Rama.{{BookCitation|BC1|79}} [[Lewa]] was ambushed by Nui-Rama after recovering a [[Kakama|mask]] of his own; these Nui-Rama knocked him down to the waiting jaws of a [[Muaka]] and then flew off, though Lewa was later rescued by Onua.{{ComicCitation|C2}} Later, during a meeting of the Toa Mata, Teridax had several Nui-Rama attack them along with other Rahi. These Nui-Rama threw [[Tahu]] high in the air and let him fall, though he was caught at the last moment by a nearby Onua. The Toa of [[Earth]] then used his [[Pakari|Mask of Strength]] to dispatch the flying insects.{{ComicCitation|C3}}

During [[Takanuva|Takua]]'s wanderings of the island, he encountered a Nui-Rama, which captured the [[Onu-Matoran]] [[Taipu]], whom Takua had just befriended. Takua ran all the way to [[Le-Koro]], where the local [[military]] was gearing up for battle with Nui-Rama, who had kidnapped [[Turaga]] [[Matau]], several [[Le-Matoran]] and Lewa. Takua joined with the [[Gukko Force]] and helped [[Battle of Le-Wahi|assault]] the [[Nui-Rama Hive|Nui-Rama hive]]. Takua was kidnapped and taken to the hive, where he found Matau and Taipu, along with Lewa bearing an infected Kanohi. Takua and the others were rescued by Onua, who also saved Lewa and removed his infected mask. Lewa took control of a [[Nui-Kopen]], and used it to escape with the others.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|6}}

While the Toa were underground, [[Battle of Mangaia|fighting through Teridax's defenses]], the Makuta deployed a force of Rahi, including Nui-Rama, to [[Battle for Kini-Nui|attack Kini-Nui]]. The Rahi were repelled by various [[Matoran]] military, and eventually retreated when Teridax was defeated.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|9}} He abandoned his hold over them, and some Nui-Rama were eventually adopted as secondary mounts in the Gukko Force. The others were left to fly over Mata Nui, no longer a notable threat.<ref name="nui-rama bio">[https://web.archive.org/web/20030812161705/http://www.lego.com:80/eng/bionicle/characters.asp?charid=nuirama BIONICLE: Nui-Rama]</ref>

During the [[Bohrok Invasion]], most Nui-Rama avoided the creatures as much as possible.

When the [[Toa Nuva]] [[Scroll of Preparations|intentionally released]] the [[Bohrok]], the Nui-Rama returned to Metru Nui with the other Rahi and the Matoran.{{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-Rama left the Matoran Universe and immigrated to [[Spherus Magna]].{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=300|post=11964|lines=5,12}}

== Abilities and Traits ==
Nui-Rama could be found all over Mata Nui, predominately around [[Le-Wahi]]{{BookCitation|BEU|entryname=Nui-Rama|startpage=100|endpage=101}} and sometimes [[Ta-Wahi]].<ref name="Ranama">[https://web.archive.org/web/20070203175208/http://club.lego.com/eng/buildits/showbuildinginstruction.asp?id=ranama&step=0&m=red Inspired by BIONICLE: Ranama] LEGO Club</ref> Nui-Rama spent most of their time in the air, flying around and catching prey. Makuta would often use his infected Nui-Rama as scouts, spending their time spying on the Toa Mata.<ref name="nui-rama bio"/> Like some other species of Rahi, Nui-Rama appear to come in several colors, such as orange and green. The Nui-Rama have large stingers for feeding, which they sometimes use to attack their prey,{{BookCitation|RB|69|entryname=Nui-Rama}} in addition to the powerful claws they possess.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|6}} In battle, they use speed and stealth to their advantage.{{BookCitation|TOGtB}} The Nui-Rama's wings are strong enough to allow them to lift a Toa in the air. They are most aggressive when their nest is threatened, but they may be slowed down with intense cold.{{BookCitation|RB|69|entryname=Nui-Rama}} Nui-Rama can even be tamed by Matoran and used as mounts.<ref name="nui-rama bio"/>

Nui-Rama are natural enemies of the [[Nui-Kopen]] due to the fact they hunt the same prey.{{BookCitation|RB|101|entryname=Nui-Kopen}} Nui-Rama are also natural enemies of the [[Gukko]] and rely on their natural speed to escape the birds.{{BookCitation|BEU|entryname=Nui-Rama|startpage=100|endpage=101}}

One predator of the Nui-Rama is the [[Ranama]], which uses its long, sticky tongue to catch the Nui-Rama while remaining hidden under the surface of the lava rivers in which they dwell.<ref name="Ranama"/>

There exists a breed of Rahi closely related to the Nui-Rama, which are capable of throwing their stingers from a distance. [[Krahka]] once imitated this Rahi.{{BookCitation|BA8}}

== Trivia ==
* The name Nui-Rama literally means ''Great Fly'' in the [[Languages#Matoran|Matoran]] language.
* On the way to the Kanohi [[Ignika]], the [[Toa Inika]] encountered an illusion of some of their worst foes, including a Nui-Rama. Once killed by [[Matoro]], it changed into Toa Nuva Lewa.{{BookCitation|BL5}}
* The [[Le-Matoran]] of [[Le-Koro]] used flying robotic contraptions resembling Nui-Rama to train and improve [[Accuracy]].{{OnlineCitation|MNOG2|5}}

== References ==
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