Brainstorm

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Brainstorm
General Information
Species	Cerebrocrustacean
Home World	Encephalonus IV
Body	Crustacean-like
Powers and Abilities
Abilities	Enhanced Intelligence Enhanced Strength Enhanced Durability Enhanced Dexterity Enhanced Agility Enhanced Mind Imagery Accelerated Calculations Computer Perception Tough Shell Openable Cranium Strong Pincers Mnemokinesis Technokinesis Electrokinesis Electricity Generation Lightning Generation Electrical Telekinesis Electric Beams Electric Field Waves Electricity-Enhanced Combat Electrical Telepathy Force Field Generation Levitation Wall Scaling Web Scaling Underwater Breathing
Equipment	Neck Brace
Details
Voice Actor	Dee Bradley Baker (Alien Force and Ultimate Alien) Corey Burton (Omniverse)
First Appearance	Pier Pressure
Gallery

Brainstorm (alternatively spelled as Brain Storm) is the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Cerebrocrustacean from the planet Encephalonus IV.

Appearance

Ben as Brainstorm

Brainstorm has a light orange crab-like appearance with pincers for hands. He can open his skull plates at will to reveal his huge brain, which is pink in color.

In Alien Force and Ultimate Alien, Brainstorm had six legs and wore a silver and black neck brace with the original Omnitrix/Ultimatrix symbol on it to help him hold up his head.

In Heroes United, Brainstorm looked mostly the same except his shell was a more vibrant orange and his skull plates were black.

In Omniverse, Brainstorm has a black loincloth with a green stripe running across it on the bottom of his body. He has a black stripe in the center of his head with a green stripe in the center of it. He now has four legs instead of six, and each leg has a black stripe on its joint. Each leg also has a single joint instead of two. He wears the Omnitrix symbol on a white and green neck brace. The hair-like spikes on Brainstorm's face and forehead are now longer, and his eyes connect to a large black strip that extends around his forehead. He also has two spikes on each elbow.

Albedo as Negative Brainstorm

In Ultimate Alien, Negative Brainstorm looked just like Ben's Brainstorm in Alien Force and Ultimate Alien except his eyes were recolored red and he lacked an Ultimatrix symbol.

In Omniverse, Negative Brainstorm looks just like Ben's Brainstorm in the same series, except his shell is recolored pale pink, his teeth are recolored yellowish, his eyes and shell stripes are recolored red. He wears a red Ultimatrix symbol on a red and white neck brace.

Brainstorm in Heroes United

Albedo as Negative Brainstorm in Ultimate Alien

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Albedo as Negative Brainstorm in Omniverse

Personality

Brainstorm usually speaks with very high vocabulary, which can make it difficult for others to understand what he is talking about. He can also come off as arrogant and egotistical.

In Alien Force and Ultimate Alien, Brainstorm originally spoke with a British accent. As of Omniverse, Brainstorm now speaks with a Swedish accent.

Powers and Abilities

• Electrokinesis/Openable Cranium
• Electrical Telekinesis
• Wall Scaling
• Enhanced Strength
• Enhanced Durability
• Enhanced Mind Imagery
• Enhanced Intelligence
• Enhanced Movement Understanding
• Underwater Breathing
• Accelerated Calculations
• Enhanced Dexterity
• Enhanced Agility
• Levitation
• Electric Field Waves
• Electric Beams
• Force Field Generation
• Web Scaling

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Brainstorm's cranium holds an immense brain, giving him super-massive intelligence. He can solve very difficult calculations mentally in roughly seconds, and knows and can visualize equations and movement of objects as if they're actually there. He can even determine mechanical values and physical properties by simply looking at them.

With his intellect, Brainstorm can perfectly understand the mindsets and mannerisms of his enemies, and any useful objects around him, so he can know exactly what moves to make to take down his enemies. His IQ is shown to be 10^30, or one nonillion.

Brainstorm can produce and manipulate electricity in a variety of ways, such as electrocuting or launching enemies and disabling or destroying machinery, by opening the exoskeleton plates on his skull. He can also charge up his electrical energy to produce a concentrated beam of electricity strong enough to blast Ship out of the air.

Brainstorm can create electric field waves from his brain to block attacks and knock away enemies and generate protective force fields powerful enough to topple an Evolved Arburian Pelarota.

Brainstorm can use his electrokinesis to telekinetically move objects, size and mass ranging from trains to living beings without damaging or hurting them. He can also generate and fire electricity from his pincers as well as his brain and can control machinery and other technology using electrokinesis, giving him a form of technokinesis.

Brainstorm is strong enough to pin opponents against walls using his pincers and rip an Arachnichimp's webs off his face.

Brainstorm is very durable thanks to his shell.

Brainstorm seems to have enhanced dexterity, as he can use a golf club very easily despite having pincers.

Brainstorm is very agile and can perform acrobatics such as somersaults and forward rolls.

Brainstorm can scale walls and walk on an Arachnichimp's webs.

Brainstorm can levitate several stories above the ground.

Brainstorm is capable of breathing underwater thanks to his gills, which he has to keep them moist when he is on land.

Brainstorm possesses mnemokinesis, which he can use to alter and erase other beings' memories and thoughts by manipulating their brain pulsations, and electrical telepathy, capable of reading minds by sensing electrical pulses of their minds; these feats were demonstrated by Servantis.

Weaknesses

• Vulnerability to Sonic Screams
• Egotistic Weakness

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The sonic screams of a Sonorosian can give Brainstorm a headache and make it hard for him to concentrate, suggesting that concentration is required for him to use his powers.

As mentioned above, Brainstorm tends to be rather arrogant and egotistical, which can make him forget to do simple things, as shown when he was too busy trying to convince an escaped Spidermonkey to return to the Omnitrix before he was reminded by Gwen to reabsorb him.

If Brainstorm's shell is closed when releasing electricity, it will shock and injure his brain, as demonstrated with Dr. Psychobos.

Brainstorm can be shorted out due to the electricity in his brain.

Being a Cerebrocrustacean, Brainstorm is vulnerable to his natural predator, the Vicetopus.

History

• Alien Force
• Ultimate Alien
• Omniverse
• Comics

Ben

• Brainstorm first appeared in Pier Pressure, where he defeated Ship and protected Julie from him.
• In What Are Little Girls Made Of?, Brainstorm stopped Kevin from splashing him in a play-fight.
• In Good Copy, Bad Copy, Brainstorm defeated Negative Big Chill, but was defeated himself by Negative Echo Echo, so he turned into Jetray.
• In Voided, Brainstorm saved Manny from some Null Guardians and battled D'Void before retreating with Manny and Helen. Later, Brainstorm was defeated by D'Void.
• In War of the Worlds: Part 2, Brainstorm piloted Ship in "Battle Mode" to reach Augstaka.
• In Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 2, Brainstorm battled and recaptured the escaped Spidermonkey.
• In Inferno, Brainstorm built a pen for some Pyroxovores out of a train and some railway tracks.
• In Singlehanded, Brainstorm fought Sunder before turning into Humungousaur.

Ben

• In Fame, Brainstorm was seen on TV.
• In Escape from Aggregor, Brainstorm took control of a Yeti, told it to attack Dr. Animo, and then freed it.
• In Fused, Brainstorm was defeated and nearly killed by Aggregor but was saved by Ra'ad.
• In Eye of the Beholder, Brainstorm freed Baz-l and accidentally awoke the Sanctuary Guardians in the process.
• In Greetings from Techadon, Brainstorm got a hole in one in golf using his "mental calculations". He then transformed into Goop to fight a Techadon robot.
• In The Ultimate Sacrifice, Brainstorm defeated Sentient Ultimate Cannonbolt before turning into Diamondhead.

Albedo

• In Night of the Living Nightmare, Negative Brainstorm figured out that Ben somehow broke free from the Cassiopeian Dream Eater in a dream.

Flashback

• In Ben 10-Generator Rex: Heroes United, Brainstorm appeared as one of the many aliens when Ben was explaining his story to Rex.

Ben

• In Malefactor, a kid attempted to dunk Brainstorm, but missed. However, Brainstorm was then successfully dunked by another kid.
• In The Vengers, Brainstorm defeated the Vengers.
• In A New Dawn, Brainstorm appeared for a short time when Ben was cycling through his aliens.

Albedo

• In A Fistful of Brains, Negative Brainstorm briefly fought Astrodactyl before they both reverted.

Ben 10 Alien Force Doom Dimension (Volume 1)

• In Doom Dimension (Volume 1), Brainstorm briefly battled Aztak and deduced he was trapped in the Fourth Dimension.

Appearances

• Alien Force
• Ultimate Alien
• Omniverse
• Comics
• Online Games

Ben

Season 1

• Pier Pressure (first appearance)
• What Are Little Girls Made Of?

Season 2

• Good Copy, Bad Copy
• Voided (x2)
• War of the Worlds: Part 2

Season 3

• Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 2
• Inferno (selected alien was Humungousaur)
• Singlehanded

Ben

Season 1

• Fame (first reappearance; on TV)
• Escape from Aggregor
• Fused

Season 3

• Eye of the Beholder
• Greetings from Techadon
• The Ultimate Sacrifice

Albedo

Season 3

• Night of the Living Nightmare (dream)

Flashback

Specials

• Ben 10-Generator Rex: Heroes United (cameo)

Ben

Season 2

• Malefactor (first reappearance)

Season 6

• The Vengers

Season 8

• A New Dawn (cameo)

Albedo

Season 4

• A Fistful of Brains

Cartoon Network Action Packs

Ben

• The New Order
• Ship Shape
• Backcountry Battleground
• Benstorm
• Collectible Heroes
• One Man's Trash

Albedo

• Double Trouble

Others

• Doom Dimension (Volume 1)
• Has Ben's Time Come?
• Wanted: Kevin Levin

Alien Attack

Galactic Challenge

Game Creator

Omniverse Collection

Toon Creator

Video Games

Brainstorm in Vilgax Attacks

Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks

Brainstorm is a playable alien in the game. He can launch energy bolts and create large energy blasts. 

Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable Versions

Due to the Omnitrix rebooting after Ben's abuse of the quick-change feature during his battle with an animated Mr. Smoothy mascot, Brainstorm was temporarily locked until Ben's arrival on Encephalonus IV.

Brainstorm is able to use his vast intellect to interact with computers for a variety of purposes, such as uploading a virus or unlocking a sealed gate. Similar to Chromastone, Brainstorm's unique block animation allows him to redirect focused energy beams to provide power to structures.

Lightning Storm is an unlockable combo move for Brainstorm.

Brainstorm is vital for progression on the Bellwood, Encephalonus IV, and Mor' Otesi levels of the game.

Nintendo DS Version

Brainstorm and Big Chill are reunlocked upon Ben's arrival on Encephalonus IV.

Brainstorm is able to provide power to lifts scattered around Encephalonus IV.

Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex

Brainstorm is a playable alien in the game.

Due to the Omnitrix shorting out after Ben fiddled with it, Brainstorm and Swampfire were the only aliens available on Ben's arsenal at the beginning of the game.

Brainstorm is able to power generators, in order to move platforms or to open sealed gates.

Brainstorm's small size allows him to navigate areas that most of Ben's aliens and Ben himself are unable to access.

Brainstorm is the only alien form capable of defeating Techadon Kevin.

Naming and Translations

Language	Name	Origin
Albanian	Mendjendrituri, Truri	From “mendjendritur” (bright minded), from “trur” (brain)
Arabic	برينستورم
Bulgarian	Мозъчен Щурм/Mozŭčen šturm	From мозък/mozŭk, brain and щурм/shturm, rush
Chinese	蟹甲智多星	From 蟹甲 (Xiè Jiǎ), crub armor, and 智多星 (Zhì Duō Xīng), sage
Croatian	Intelekus	From intelekt, intelect
Danish	Hjernestorm	From hjernestorm, brainstorm
Dutch	Brainstorm	From the original English name.
French	Méga-Méninges	From méga, mega and méninges, brain
German	Superhirn	From super and hirn, brain
Greek	Εγκέφαλος	From εγκέφαλος, brain
Hebrew	ראש גדול	From ראש, head and גדול, big
Hungarian	Észlény	From ész, mind and lény, being
Italian	Cervellotico	From cervellotico, mastermind
Korean	브레인스톰	Frome the original English name.
Norwegian	Brainstorm	From the original English name.
Polish	Łebkrab	From łeb, brain and krab, crab
Portuguese (Br)	Artrópode	From artrópode, arthropod
Romanian	Encefal	from encefal, brain
Russian	Мудрый краб Краб	From мудрый, wise and краб, crab From краб, crab
Serbian	Intelektus	From intelekt, intelect
Spanish (HA)	Cerebrón Brainstorm (The Vengers)	From cerebrón, big brain From the original English name.
Spanish (Spain)	Cerebro	From cerebro, brain
Swedish	Hjärnstorm	From hjärn, brain and storm
Turkish	Fırtına Beyin	From fırtına, storm and beyin, brain

Etymology

Brainstorm's name comes from the word, brainstorm, which means a spontaneous group discussion to create new ideas and solve problems. It references how he always creates new ideas and solves problems with his IQ. It also refers to the electrical powers in his brain, as electricity is usually produced from "storm" clouds.

Trivia

• Brainstorm had concept art drawn by Eric Canete, whereas his final design was created by Glenn Wong, with color styling by Chris Hooten.
• Brainstorm is one of five aliens to have an accent; the others being NRG, Chamalien, Clockwork, and Shocksquatch.
  • Brainstorm is the only one of these aliens to have his accent changed in Omniverse.
• Brainstorm's mouth doesn't move except to show emotion. He does not speak through his mouth because his thoughts are projected as sound waves.
  • In War of the Worlds: Part 2, his mouth opened when he accidentally vomited on Azmuth. It opens and closes depending on his motion.
• Brainstorm's electricity was originally yellow in Alien Force and Ultimate Alien before being recolored green in Omniverse.
  • As a result of this change, Brainstorm is one of five aliens featured in Omniverse who generate green electricity; the others being Upgrade, Buzzshock, Frankenstrike, and Nanomech.
  • Negative Brainstorm's electricity is colored red.
• Brainstorm is a brain alien with some minorly electric side powers, hence why he did not appear in Max's Monster alongside the rest of Ben's electric-based aliens.
• Madison likes Brainstorm better than Rath and refers to him as "the brain crab".