Cannonbolt

CANNONBOLT
Cannonbolt (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is an Arburian Pelarota (based on pelota, Spanish for "ball" and rota, a play on "rotation"). This species is now mostly (if not completely) extinct. The Great One destroyed their planet shortly before Ben discovers the form.[18]

Cannonbolt is a hulking, broad-shouldered alien covered in natural armor plating on the back, shoulders, and the backs of his arms. Cannonbolt can roll into a ball like an armadillo or pillbug to encase himself in this plating. There is enough space within the shell while rolled up to protect and transport people or objects.[19] When in ball form, Cannonbolt can increase his rotational momentum and roll into enemies as an attack, as well as ricochet off surfaces.[18] However, he is subject to the physical laws of reflection and conservation of momentum, meaning that he has difficulty stopping or controlling his direction if he picks up speed.[20]

Cannonbolt's armored shell is extremely resistant. The plates are safe from corrosives and will reflect energy-based attacks.[18] The shell is durable enough to survive a free fall from the upper limits of the Earth's atmosphere, including the heat of atmospheric reentry, and still leave Cannonbolt and anything inside its shell completely uninjured.[5]

When not using his abilities, Cannonbolt is extremely clumsy and slow. His bulk, high center of gravity, and stubby legs restrict his movement and make balancing difficult, frequently causing him to fall on his back or face.[18] However, recent episodes show Cannonbolt running, and even jumping, suggesting that Ben is now more adept at balancing as Cannonbolt.[17]

The information from the Bandai Alien Collection toy for Cannonbolt is somewhat contradictory to that given in the show. The profile that comes with the toy refers to his species as a Vulpinic Tortugan (tortuga is Spanish for "turtle") from the planet Vulpin, which Wildmutt also originates from. The profile also suggests that Cannonbolt is capable of releasing a powerful chemical blast, though it does not explain where that chemical is released from.[21]

Cannonbolt first appears in "The Big Tick" as an accidental transformation. Cannonbolt is the first new alien to appear on the Omnitrix. Despite Ben's initial dislike of the form, it has since become one of the most commonly used forms in the series and replaced Ghostfreak in the opening theme as Ghostfreak had escaped from the Omnitrix at the time.