Onewa (Earth-4001)

Onewa was the Toa of Stone in Metru Nui and Turaga of Po-Koro on Mata Nui, and later Po-Metru.

History
The history of Onewa prior to 2553 is the same as his mainstream counterpart.

Personality
As a Toa Metru, Onewa was by far the most cynical and pessimistic. His abrasive personality often rubbed his teammates the wrong way, and the feeling was mutual. He only put stock in the present, what he could actually see and touch, and derided both Whenua and Nuju for the amount of focus they put on the past and future, respectively. He particularly enjoyed needling Vakama, and doubted the veracity of his visions as well as his competence as a leader.

However, Onewa took his role as Toa seriously, and could always be counted on in a crisis for his courage and refusal to give up. As they worked together, he and his teammates grew closer over time, and Onewa came to respect them not just as allies but friends as well. He further mellowed significantly after he became the Turaga of Stone, and the Po-Matoran sometimes called him "The Referee" for his strong belief in fairness and skill in settling disputes.

Powers & Equipment
As a Toa of Stone, Onewa could control, create, destroy, or absorb stone. He wore a Kanohi Komau and carried a pair of Proto Pitons. When he became a Hordika, Onewa could only control his powers through a Rhotuka and carried a pair of Claw Clubs. When Onewa became a Turaga, these abilities were greatly reduced and he wore a Noble Komau and carried a Stone Hammer.

Trivia

 * The pronunciation of Onewa's name has varied from source to source. According to The Official Guide to BIONICLE, it is pronounced "oh-NOO-wah", similar to Onua; however, in BIONICLE 2: Legends of Metru Nui, it is pronounced in the more easily distinguishable "AH-neh-wah"