Kopaka, also called Kopaka Nuva, was the Toa Mata and Toa Nuva of Ice, serving as a member of the Toa team that fought against Makuta to awaken Mata Nui.
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Kopaka was the Toa of Ice. He wielded a sword that could freeze anything it touched. He wore the Kanohi Akaku, the Mask of X-Ray Vision, which allowed him to see what was hidden from others.3
Kopaka Nuva's new power, if anything, made him even colder and more remote than the mountains upon which he lived. His ice blade could be split in two to form power ice skates that let him rip through the ice and snow. He wore Akaku Nuva, using its power to keep watch on all of Ko-Wahi from the top of Mount Ihu.4
After losing his elemental powers, Kopaka Nuva could still ski, but he no longer had the ability to control the ice beneath his feet, so he had to be careful.5
When Kopaka Nuva was troubled, he traveled to a remote spot on the slopes of Mount Ihu to think. The only sounds were the wind rushing through the mountain passes and the crunch of ice underfoot. Even other Ko-Matoran rarely went there, so no other living being interrupted his time alone.6
When Pohatu came looking for Kopaka when Kopaka wanted to be alone, Kopaka would ignore him in the hope that Pohatu would give up and turn back. Sometimes this worked with Pohatu, but not often.6
When Kopaka Nuva's elemental powers were stolen, his resistance to extreme cold disappeared as well. For the first time, he could feel the numbing temperatures of Ko-Wahi slowing him down.6
Of all the Toa, Onua was the best at not speaking unless he had something worthwhile to say. Only Kopaka lived in greater silence, by choice.6
Kopaka always said, "The trap itself contains the key to escape. You simply have to know where, and how, to look."6
Kopaka often looked uncomfortable around Gali. She always insisted on treating him as a friend, even when he insisted that he did not want or need friends.6
Kopaka Nuva's color was silver [sic], his element was ice, and his village was Ko-Koro. He had the ability to create storms of snow or ice, to freeze any substance, and to withstand extreme cold. His tool was an ice blade that channeled his power; it could be split in two and used as power ice-skates. His mask was the Kanohi Akaku Nuva, the Great Mask of X-Ray Vision.7
Kopaka Nuva did not like being part of a team. He was very clever and liked to deal with problems on his own. The other Toa Nuva thought that he was unfriendly, but they also respected his intelligence and his instincts.7
Kopaka was guided by logic.8
Little was known about Kopaka's history prior to his first appearance on Mata Nui.9
Early on in the Toa's quest for the masks, Tahu and Kopaka began to get on each other's nerves, a condition that would only grow worse with time.9
Kopaka was the master of ice. He could stop or start blizzards, hurl ice darts, travel via ice slides, freeze an opponent solid in an instant, and, as a Toa Nuva, even freeze open flames. He also had a natural resistance to extreme cold.9
He was the least social of all the Toa in his team, preferring to spend time by himself. While he usually recognized the importance of being in a team, he was never comfortable with it. He had little patience for fools or reckless behavior. He and Tahu clashed repeatedly, almost coming to blows once. Of all the Toa, it was only Gali and (though he would never admit it) Pohatu that he considered friends.9
Kopaka carried an ice sword and ice shield. As Kopaka Nuva, he carried an ice blade that could be split in two and used as ice skates. He most often wore the Kanohi Akaku or Akaku Nuva.9
Kopaka would often retreat to Mount Ihu to be alone and think.10
Kopaka Nuva used his Akaku Nuva to spot the damage done to Ko-Koro by the Rahkshi.11
Kopaka Nuva would rather have worked alone, relying on his Mask of X-Ray Vision and ice bayonet. However, Solek's power to create objects of solid light might have provided the edge that won a battle.12
The Toa Mata of Ice, Kopaka was the least friendly of all the Toa Mata, preferring to work alone. He had little patience for fools and reckless behavior. He frequently argued with Tahu and sometimes Lewa. Kopaka often felt the team would be better off if he were the leader, and it was only Gali who kept Kopaka and Tahu from coming to blows. Kopaka believed in studying an enemy and learning its weaknesses rather than charging into battle without a plan. Although he was brilliant and brave, his cold attitude and sharp words sometimes got on his teammates' nerves. He regarded Gali and Pohatu as friends, although he rarely showed any affection. Still, his power saved the lives of the team more than once, including the time he froze a molten lava flow before it could engulf them. As a Toa Mata, Kopaka wore the Kanohi Akaku, the Mask of X-Ray Vision, and carried an ice sword and shield.13
As a Toa Nuva, Kopaka wore a Nuva version of the Akaku and was able to share his X-ray vision powers with others. He carried an ice blade that could be split in two and used as skates.14
Kopaka served as team leader for the squad assigned to protect the Matoran villages in Karda Nui. It was not an easy job, as they faced five fierce and powerful Makuta. Kopaka relied on his intelligence to see him through. He carried a Midak skyblaster with a blizzard blade attached and a laser targeting system. He also had a targeting system built into his mask. As of the end of story year 2008, he was back on Metru Nui.15
Solek teamed with Kopaka Nuva to battle the Makuta in Karda Nui. When in physical contact, Kopaka could share Solek's memories. Solek gained the power to create objects out of solid light.16
As a Toa Nuva, Kopaka Nuva had the additional power of being able to freeze fire.17
Kopaka could likely channel his energy through his shield, but purely for defensive purposes. He'd be unlikely to be able to fire a blast of ice through it.18
Other Information
- Kopaka was Greg Farshtey's favorite character.19, 20, 21, 22, 23
- Kopaka was Greg Farshtey's favorite character to write for.24, 25
- Kopaka was one of Greg Farshtey's favorite characters, both overall and to write for, by 2006.26
- Kopaka was Greg Farshtey's favorite Toa setwise and storywise.27
Kanohi Found
- Akaku
- Original mask
- Hau
- The first mask found by Kopaka. Found at the top of Mount Ihu.
- Kaukau
- Probably the second mask found by Kopaka, which he found without help from the other Toa. Found before Tahu's Kaukau was found.
- Pakari
- Found by Kopaka in the Lava Lagoon.
Toa Mata
Cold as ice
Kopaka, the Toa of ice, sends shivers through the Makuta. With a single swipe of his blade, he can create an avalanche or freeze anything in his path! Use the wheel on his back to raise and lower his sword.28
Kopaka's ice region is near the volcano. In this snow-covered mountain range, deadly glacier crevasses can swallow the unwary. Kopaka is the Toa of Ice. Calculating and smart, he controls ice floes and avalanches with a swing of his mighty sword. He must stay well clear of fire, for heat will slow his movements and his reactions.29, 30
Toa of Ice
Kopaka is the spirit of ice. He is cool, calculating, and coldly methodical in his actions. His long ice blade cuts and melts through the ice; one skillful swipe of it can cause avalanches or instantly freeze anything it touches.
Kopaka prefers to work alone. He is the least communicative of the Toa, and will only join forces with the others if it's necessary for his own survival. The Tohunga both fear and respect Kopaka a great deal. They believe that he brings the winters, and the long cold nights...but they also know that his power strikes a balance against the presence of the fire spirit Tahu.
Kopaka is most at home on the ice and snow of Mount Ihu, skiing up and down the slopes with amazing speed and skill.31
TOA OF ICE
Kopaka is cool, calculating and methodical in his actions. His long ice blade cuts and melts ice; one skillful swipe can cause avalanches or instantly freeze anything it touches. It is believed that Kopaka brings the winters, and the long cold nights...and it is known that his power strikes a balance against the fiery presence of Tahu.
Kopaka prefers to work alone. He is the least communicative of the Toa, and will only join forces with the others if it's absolutely necessary for his own survival.
Kopaka is most at home skiing up and down the slopes of Mount Ihu with blazing speed and unmatched skill.32
Toa Kopaka
"Canisters containing the Toa washed up on the shores of Mata Nui. The Toa had almost no memory of their lives before arriving on Mata Nui.
Kopaka is cool, calculating and methodical in his actions. His long ice blade cuts and melts ice; one skillful swipe can cause avalanches or instantly freeze anything it touches. It is believed that Kopaka brings the winters, and the long cold nights...and it is known that his power strikes a balance against the fiery presence of Tahu. Kopaka prefers to work alone. He is the least communicative of the Toa, and will only join forces with the others if it's absolutely necessary for his own survival. Kopaka is most at home skiing up and down the slopes of Mount Ihu with blazing speed and unmatched skill.
The Toa have been mutated into Toa Nuva, and have since been on adventures to the island of Artakha. They are now in Karda Nui attempting to save the life of the Great Spirit Mata Nui."
First Seen on: Mata Nui
Color: White
Element: Ice
Mask: Kanohi Akaku, the Great Mask of X-Ray Vision
Weapon: Ice Sword33
Toa Nuva
Kopaka. The Toa of Ice. Kopaka Nuva. The Toa Nuva of Ice, whose tool is a double-length ice blade.34
The chilling power of ice and snow!
Cold, cunning Kopaka Nuva dwells in the snowy wastes of Mount Ihu, and is perhaps the most mysterious of all the Toa Nuva. His ice blade can be attached to his feet to form skates for extra speed on the ice and snow. Turn the wheel on his back to move his arms!35
Toa Nuva of Ice
His new power has, if anything, make Kopaka Nuva even colder and more remote than the mountain upon which he lives. His ice blade can be split in two to form power ice skates that let him rip through the ice and snow. He wears Akaku Nuva, using its power to keep watch on all of Ko-wahi from the top of Mount Ihu.
Location: Ko-Koro36
Kopaka Nuva is the loner Toa. Mistrustful of others, Kopaka Nuva always prefers to rely on himself rather than outside assistance, even when it comes from his own teammates. He's coolly calculating, coldly methodical, and clinically efficient. Kopaka Nuva lives on the snowy heights of Mount Ihu, where he uses his long blade to cut through thick ice.37
Kopaka Nuva's new tools are power blades, which make him able to skate both on ice and on snow. The blades can join together to form his ice blade.37
Toa Kopaka, the spirit of ice. He mostly keeps to himself. His ice blade splits in two to form power skis so he can move fast. He can be as cold as a blizzard, and as sharp as an icicle. He puts up with me sometimes because I'm the Chronicler. But when it comes down to it, you can trust him with absolutely anything.38
Kopaka Nuva is the Toa of Ice. Stoic and solitary, he speaks little and does not enjoy conversation. Although reliable in a crisis, Kopaka prefers the isolation of Mount Ihu to the company of other creatures, even his fellow Toa Nuva.39
Kopaka's shield
Kopaka's shield provides the Toa Nuva with a strong defense against danger. It can also double as a sled to carry Kopaka or other riders quickly down the slopes of Mount Ihu.39
Kopaka Nuva
The Toa Nuva were created after the Toa of Mata Nui battled and imprisoned the Bahrag, and fell into Energized protodermis.
The Spirit of the Ice is as cool as ever under his enhanced armor, and the double swords cut through icebergs as though they were butter. When speed is of the essence, Kopaka Nuva changes his swords into ice skates, so as to race across the frozen wastes, seeing his way even during terrible snowstorms, thanks to the special blizzard mask.
The Toa Nuva have since been on adventures to the island of Artakha. They are now in Karda Nui attempting to save the life of the Great Spirit Mata Nui.
First Seen on: Mata Nui
Color: White
Element: Ice
Mask: Akaku Nuva
Weapon: Ice Blades40
Phantoka
Master of ice and snow!
Strong and agile, Kopaka soars through the sky on his high-tech wings. Armed with his Midak Skyblaster tipped with an ice bayonet and Mask of X-Ray Vision, he is ready for serious combat in the air.41
Kopaka soars through the night sky on his high-tech wings. Armed with his bayonet-tipped Midak Skyblaster, he is ready for some serious aerial combat. Combine with 8945 Solek!42
Toa Kopaka
Unlike some of the other Toa Nuva, Kopaka has changed very little. He still prefers to fight alone, given the opportunity, though he knows it’s not a wise tactic against the Makuta. He is not at all happy about going into battle with Solek, feeling that exposing Matoran to danger is the last thing a responsible Toa should do. He and Tahu have settled many of their differences and Kopaka now fills the role of deputy leader of the team.
Mask: Akaku Nuva, Great Mask of X-Ray Vision.
Weapons: Midak Skyblaster, equipped with blizzard blade and laser sight
Quote: “All right, then, you Matoran ride with us. Stay low, keep your mouths shut, and try not to get killed.”
STRENGTH: 12
AGILITY: 11
TOUGHNESS: 12
MIND: 1343
Phantoka Kopaka Nuva
Unlike some of the other Toa Nuva, Kopaka has changed very little. He still prefers to fight alone, given the opportunity, though he knows it’s not a wise tactic against the Makuta. He is not at all happy about going into battle with Solek, feeling that exposing Matoran to danger is the last thing a responsible Toa should do. He and Tahu have settled many of their differences and Kopaka now fills the role of deputy leader of the team.
First Seen on: Karda Nui
Color: White
Element: Ice
Mask: Kanohi Akaku Nuva: Great Mask of X-Ray Vision
Weapon: Midak Skyblaster44