Ia (2003 TV series)

Ia
Biographical information
Home	Glibliax
Aliases	Fay Tian-Chi
Weapon of choice	Glibliaxian Glaive
Occupation	Warrior (formerly) Battle Nexus contestant (formerly) Part of Traximus' rebel forces
Affiliation	TMNT, Rebellions
Physical description
Species	Glibliax
Gender	Female
Height	5' 5"
Eye color	White (no iris or pupil)
Hair color	Blue-Green
Out of universe information
Era(s)	2003 TV series
First appearance	The Big Brawl, Part 1

Ia (originally known as Fay Tian Chi) is a warrior from the dimension of Glibliax and an ally of the Ninja Turtles during the Triceraton invasion of Earth. This character was specially created for the 2003 animated series.

History

Ia originates from an unknown world named Glibliax. While nothing is known about this world, it appears to be highly advanced, since Ia is seen operating advanced technology (including Triceraton technology) with practiced ease.

Ia was one of the many hopeful warriors invited to enter the Battle Nexus Tournament and fight for the title of Battle Nexus Champion, the greatest warrior in the multiverse, at the same time that the Turtles first competed in the games as well. Though unseen during the preliminaries, she was witnessed defeating Krall in the second round and Dieskrad in the third. Ultimately, however, she lost to Michelangelo in the fourth round and was eliminated.

After participating, together with her competitor Kluh, she later joined Traximus' rebellion during the Triceraton's invasion and occupation of Earth to overthrow the tyranny of Zanramon. When the Triceraton fleet attacked the Earth in search of Professor Honeycutt, the Turtles were eventually compelled, to infiltrate the Triceraton homeworld themselves, to retrieve their trapped brother Donatello, Ia and Monza Ram supported the Turtles during their rescue operation and the subsequent escape from the homeworld.

Ia was last seen sparring against Dieskrad and Zat during a pre-fight exhibition at Michelangelo's grudge match with Kluh.

Appearances

• The Big Brawl, Part 1
• The Big Brawl, Part 2
• The Big Brawl, Part 3
• The Big Brawl, Part 4
• Space Invaders, Part 3
• Grudge Match (cameo)

Gallery

• Ia (2003 TV series)/Gallery

Trivia

Although the series called her "Ia", on the 4Kids production blog, it's shown that she was originally given the name Fay Tian-Chi. However, the reason for this name change remains unknown.