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Highbreeds were the very first race in the universe. All species hence, other than pure-blooded Highbreeds, are nothing but mongrels! Hideous abominations of nature! Especially humans.

Reinrassig III explaining the Highbreed's wrongful belief.[1]

The Highbreed (alternatively spelled as HighBreed),[2] formerly known as Atasians from the genus of the same name,[merch 1][merch 2] are a powerful species from the planet Augstaka, and were the main antagonists in the first season of Alien Force.

Appearance

The Highbreed were originally a white humanoid plant-like species with black hands and feet, a purple face with red eyes, along with eyes on their chest. Above their black hands and feet are grayish splotches that temper off before the Highbreed's elbows and knees. They usually had four eyes on their face (though they could also have three, five, or six), and the placement of the eyes would sometimes differ.

After the genetic repair, Highbreed now come in many colors.

Behavior

Highbreed DNA

Highbreed cell in the Omnitrix

The Atasians call themselves the Highbreed because they despise every other species and believe themselves to be "above" them. They also believe that they were the very first intelligent life-forms to ever exist in the history of the Universe,[merch 1] but they have no proof of it and simply made it up.[DM 1] Regardless, this belief is recorded in their accounts of history and, because of it, the Highbreed believe they are naturally afforded certain birthright advantages.[merch 2]

The Highbreed are xenophobic to the extent that they believe their DNA is the purest of all alien species, and seek to cleanse the universe of "lower life forms". To achieve this, they sent advance forces of Highbreed and Xenocites, who built massive teleporter gates in secret, through which the main Highbreed armada arrived and destroyed the natives and their planet.

The Highbreed make no effort to hide their hatred for other races; a Highbreed that Humungousaur fought openly and relentlessly insulted him with remarks like "filth" and "scum," and even said that Humungousaur had "infected" him when he bit his hand. [3]

The Highbreed have great pride in the superiority of their home planet, and ensure that no other beings set foot on it.[merch 2]

History

Due to the Highbreed believing that their DNA is the purest of all alien species, they have tried to maintain their blood purity for so long that it has led to much inbreeding. This idea of racial purity became their undoing, because of lack of genetic diversity in the Highbreed gene pool led the Highbreed's immune system to become weak, making them vulnerable to infection, disease and sterility; their entire race was rendered completely sterile and without children, the Highbreed would become extinct. The Highbreed were dying out but didn't wish to do so alone, spurring their xenocidal rampage throughout the universe to extreme levels. They wanted to take the rest of the universe with them by attacking any species they found or encountered and bringing them to extinction like they were.[4] They are fiercely loyal to their commander, and for them obeying orders and dying is more important for them than to live.[5]

Highbreed Council

Council Highbreed after their genetical fusion

Ben used the Omnitrix to reconstruct the DNA of 99.99% of Highbreed in the universe[DM 2] with the DNA of the aliens in the Codon Stream. The shock of losing the genetic consistency that had been a pillar of their cultural identity for so long drives the council to immediately consider committing mass suicide as their only remaining honorable route. Reinrassig III then appears and convinces them that Ben helped them live again during there time alone together. The council then elects Reinrassig the new Highbreed Supreme. Afterwards, he declares that the war is over.

Powers and Abilities

Thanks to their massive size, Highbreed possess monstrous amounts of strength, although its level vary from specimen to specimen. Generally, they are capable of destroying concrete,[6] as well as easily overpowering and swinging around Vaxasaurians[7][8] at base size. Their strength ranges from being a little bit weaker than Vilgax to substantially stronger.[DM 3]

Highbreed have two pairs of wings, which allow them to fly at high attitudes and speeds.[9][10] Whenever not used, these wings fold around their backs.

Highbreed can open their chest up, revealing root-like tentacles they can use to drink water from the ground.

Highbreed can rapidly shoot claw darts from their long and pointed fingers.

Due to their native planet being a colder climate, Highbreed are adapted to low temperature climates and thrive in cooler conditions.

Despite this, Highbreed can withstand Methanosian's methane flames without suffering any visible damage.[11]

Weaknesses

AT (185)

Dehydration

Due to Augstaka being cold, Highbreed have difficulty surviving and operating in warmer climates, which will cause them to dehydrate if they do not a cooler climate.

According to Reinrassig, Highbreed can't regenerate body parts once they have been cut off. However said part can be salvaged; a possible way to reattached it is with the help of a Methanosian.

Because of their inbreeding to maintain genetic purity, their immune system became severely weak and their reproductive system completely sterile thanks to lack of genetic diversity. This changed after Ben repaired their DNA.

Notable Highbreed

Appearances

Alien Force

Season 1

Season 2

Ultimate Alien

Season 1

Season 3

Omniverse

Season 6

Books

Cartoon Network Action Packs

Alien Force

Games

Video Games

Trivia

  • Ironically, the name Highbreed sounds similar to "hybrid", a mix between two different species, despite them caring greatly about their "purity".
  • The Highbreed, before their DNA was rewritten and their attitude towards other races changed, had much in common with the German Nazi party as they tried to exterminate all other races and were obsessed with racial "purity".
  • There are hundreds of millions of Highbreed.[DM 4]
  • The Highbreed are visually based on, and evolved from, plants.[DM 5][DM 6][DM 7]
  • The Highbreed do not wear clothes because they completely reject the customs of decency and galactic culture.[DJW 1]
  • At least one Highbreed gained Celestialsapien DNA after the genetic repair, but he probably can't use the Celestialsapien power.[DM 1]
  • Vilgax was ready to face the Highbreed invasions on his territories.[DM 8]
  • Ben was not the only hero that thwarted the Highbreed's invasions, as heroes on many planets fought them locally.[DM 1]
  • The Highbreed have a terrestrial anthem; one notable lyric from which is "As it should be!"[merch 2]
  • Dwayne McDuffie got the idea for the Highbreed from bananas.[DM 5]
    • To explain this reference, beyond both Highbreed and bananas being plants, both have in common the fact that they have no genetic variation among their species, are sterile, and are vulnerable to deadly infections that take advantage of their lack of diversity. Modern bananas are duplicated through plant cloning as their seeds are far too small and completely inert, even if they could be fertilized.
  • If the Highbreed appeared in Omniverse flashbacks, they would look exactly the same as they did in the previous two series.[DJW 2]
  • When asked what the name of a Highbreed Omnitrix transformation would be, Dwayne McDuffie said it was moot.[DM 9]
  • The Highbreed had concept art drawn by Eric Canete,[EC 1] whereas their final design was created by Glen Murakami, with color styling by Chris Hooten.[GW 1]
  • Dwayne thought of the Highbreed as Ben's most physically powerful enemy, although they aren't enemies anymore.[DM 10]
  • Derrick J. Wyatt said that if Ben's Highbreed transformation had appeared in Omniverse, he would have been green-colored, in congruence with the species' genetic repairing in War of the Worlds: Part 2.[DJW 3]
  • Highbreed are in many ways similar to Terraformars from Terra Formars manga.
    • Both species share strict social hierarchy and hatred for other intelligent lifeforms, particularly humans, whom they desire to exterminate.
    • Both species have evolved from certain creatures (plants for Highbreed, cockroaches for Terraformars) into towering humanoid expressionless aliens who thrive in cold climate.
    • Both species possess advanced intelligence and massive amount of physical strength, allowing them to lift multiple times their body weight and develop interplanetary travelling system. At the same time, both creatures have functional wings and ability to fly.

See Also

References

Merchandise

Crew Statements

Dwayne McDuffie

Eric Canete

Glenn Wong

Derrick J. Wyatt

Species
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Evolved Sapient Species Evolved AppoplexianEvolved ArachnichimpEvolved Arburian PelarotaEvolved GalileanEvolved GalvanEvolved HumanEvolved MethanosianEvolved NecrofriggianEvolved Polar ManzardillEvolved SonorosianEvolved To'kustarEvolved VaxasaurianEvolved Vulpimancer
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Unnamed Non-Sapient Species Alien VerminKhoros Reptilian MountLiving MushroomsLiving PumpkinsMucilator'sPiscciss KrakenRobotic Squid AlienSquid MonsterTerroranchula'sTurrawuste's
Evolved Non-Sapient Species Evolved Panuncian
Non-Canon Sapient Species BasaltCephalod-aeChronianHumpbackusLaurianSool and Gontu's
Non-Canon Non-Sapient Species Cyber SquidMacerootSnap DragonThornhoundVulpin SerpentWay Big's Predator
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Atrocians Blue-WorstGreen-WorstOrange-WorstPink-WorstPurple-WorstShe-WorstSlim-WorstViolet-Worst
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Ultimate Alien Future Timeline Ben Tennyson
Dimension 23 AzmuthBen TennysonSevenSevenTetrax Shard
Omniverse Future Timeline ArgitBen TennysonBlukicGwendolyn TennysonJ. Jonah JonesKai TennysonKen TennysonKevin LevinMax TennysonRook BlonkoWill Harangue
No Watch Timeline Ben TennysonGwen TennysonJTKevin LevinMax Tennyson
Gweniverse Gwen Tennyson
Argitrix Timeline Argit
Mad Ben's Dimension Mad HarangueMad Rook
Non-Canon
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Bounty Hunters SixSixSevenSevenEightEightSynthroidSunderKraabVulkanus
Zombozo Acid BreathFrightwigThumbskullZombie Clowns
Rojo's Gang RojoAzulAmarillo
Magic AddwaityaCharmcasterDarkstarPallorfangScrutin
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Great One Enforcer AlienInterpreter AlienLeader Alien
Zs'Skayr CrüjoKuphuluLord TransylMummyViktorWerewolfAnur-Mirrored BenAnur-Mirrored CharmcasterAnur-Mirrored HobbleAnur-Mirrored RookLiving Pumpkins
Vengers Billy BillionsCaptain NemesisKangaroo KommandoMazumaSimonsWill Harangue
Lenopan Mr. MannMrs. MannCamille's Ex-BoyfriendMann Family's Bodyguard
Road Crew Baron HighwayTurbineRoad Rage
Evil Bens EonAlbedoBad BenBenzarroEon's ServantsMad BenNega Ben
Highbreed Highbreed CommanderDNAlienEdnaMoeShemMizaruXenociteSimian
Incursean Empire MilleousAtteaRaffMajor GlorffLieutenant RanaSangfroidWay Bads
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The Hive Elena ValadisMicrochipDecoy QueenLiving BuildingsShip-It Employee
Aggregor AggrebotsUltimate Aggregor
Dagon LucubraConduit EdwardsRichEsoterica
Faction Dr. PsychobosKhyberKhyber's PanuncianMalware
Psyphon Bug-LiteBouncerBubble HelmetLiamGorvanPsyphon's MinionNightmarish AlienPiscciss Volann PrisonerPickaxe AliensSweet-Eels SparklefunkHooded AlienThunderpigTummyhead
Fistrick CorvoHoodlumFistrick's Thug
Rooters ServantisPhil BillingsRagnarokSwiftLeander
Robots B.L.R.R.T.S.A.M.Slix VigmaRed RobotComputronComputron's MinionsOttoTechadon RobotsMechaneerNaljian DestructorR.E.D.sMouse MinionsStalkerRemoteJungle Guardians
Others AntonioBenevelonBlue LeaderBuzzCharles ZenithClancyCodon Stream MonsterMayor ColemanCollectimusLord DoomicusDuaneFrankPrince GyulaHammerHowell WainwrightHulex ColonelHulex WorkersInspector 13JackJarettJonah MelvilleKolarCaptain KorkKrakkenKundoLepidopterran PrisonerLiving MushroomsMaltruantMino-TogaMissyMorggMutant SeagullsMyceliumNyancy ChanOliver ThompsonPiscciss KrakenPinkyPlant AlienPlant ClonesPoltroonPrisoner 775Red LeaderScooterSeebikSolid PluggSsserpentSubliminoSuemungousaurSunnySurgeonTetramand PrisonerTrash MonsterTrombipulorViolet OffendersKing XarionYetta
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Omniverse Future Timeline Dr. AnimoExo-SkullSubdora
Time Heals Timeline CharmcasterHex
Dimension 23 Carrot MonsterOrange Offenders
Mad Ben's Dimension Mad Pakmar
Non-Canon
Gwen 10 (What-If?) Vilgax
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