Omnitrix

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Omnitrix
General Information
Creator	Azmuth
User	Ben Tennyson Skurd (formerly) Ben Tennyson (No Watch Timeline) (temporarily) Mad Ben (alternate) Bad Ben (alternate) Benzarro (alternate) Nega Ben (alternate) Argit (alternate) Eon (alternate; formerly) Ben 10,000 (formerly)
Type	Level 20 DNA Alterer Extinct Species Reviver
Details
First Appearance	The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2
Voice Actor	Yuri Lowenthal
Gallery

“	It always seems to give me the right alien, even when I want something else. Guess I should stop fighting it. It seems to know me better than... me.	”
– Ben talking about the Omnitrix.

The Omnimatrix, referred to as the Omnitrix, is one of Azmuth's creations and the successor of the Ultimatrix.

Appearance

The Omnitrix resembles a digital wristwatch. Its faceplate is now square instead of round and has a white, green, and black color scheme. The faceplate is black with two green stripes forming an outline for the hourglass of the intergalactic peace symbol. When the faceplate is slid back, the Omnitrix's core is revealed.

Omnitrix in The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2

History

According to Azmuth, he started working on this Omnitrix ever since Ben got the prototype during the events of And Then There Were 10. He has spent approximately six years constructing it.

This Omnitrix was first mentioned by Azmuth in Map of Infinity. He was planning on giving it to Ben, but stated that it was not complete. He also mentioned that Ben's maturity needed to increase before he would be allowed to use it.

Towards the end of Ultimate Alien, Azmuth had completed this Omnitrix. In The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2, Azmuth finally gave it to Ben because he deemed him worthy of wielding it shortly after removing the Ultimatrix from the latter's wrist. Ben has been wearing this Omnitrix ever since.

In And Then There Were None, No Watch Ben temporarily wore the Omnitrix after Ben Prime was turned to dust by the Chronosapien Time Bomb.

In And Then There Was Ben, No Watch Ben returned the Omnitrix to Ben Prime after the latter was restored by the former as Clockwork alongside all of his other counterparts.

Features

• Active Mode
• Selection Mode
• Activation Mode
• DNA Scanner
• Randomizer Function
• Voice Command
• Recharge Mode
• Quick Change
• Slide Off Function

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General

• Just like the original Omnitrix and the Ultimatrix, the Omnitrix mainly allows for the user to alter their DNA at will and transform into a numerous variety of alien species that are each with their own unique powers and abilities (along with their weaknesses) and in a selection of alien DNA that is in groups of 10.
  • Alien DNA is "injected" into the user, meaning they retain the wielder's personality, memories, and consciousness. Because of this, most of the aliens are not full-blown aliens, and rather hybrids with a small portion of the user's DNA. However, there are exceptions, such as the Ectonurite and Conductoid DNA.
• The Omnitrix has a holographic interface, where a holographic circle is shown, with the top half having alien faces, which is activated and scrolls through the aliens by the user touching the faceplate, or in other ways, scrolling up and down or scrolling in a circle, akin to a touch screen. The faceplate will then slide open automatically after Ben chooses his alien, after that, the Omnitrix's core will come out. When pressed, it will trigger the transformation.
• ​The Omnitrix has a DNA scanner.
• The Omnitrix has a quick-change feature that automatically transforms the user back to normal when they are done using their transformation, causing it not to time out and allowing the user to transform again far quicker.
  • Manually touching the Omnitrix symbol not only can allow the user to immediately transform back into normal, but can also be used to transform into different alien forms while already transformed.
• The Omnitrix has a Master Control.
• The Omnitrix has a Randomizer Function that turns the user into a different amount of aliens at random moments, being randomly selective of the transformations.
• The Omnitrix can add extra features to alien forms in order to make them safer/more stable.
• The Omnitrix can synchronize with another Omnitrix if activated at the same time.
  • It is because of this feature that the Omnitrix's counterpart from Dimension 23 has unlocked aliens that it did not have previously.
• The Omnitrix does not rely on the Codon Stream for transformation. Instead, the DNA is stored within itself in a computerized form.
• The Omnitrix can grant its user, as well as an alien form, the ability to speak another language fluently.
• The Omnitrix can change the user's gender to adapt to another species.

Extensions

• The Omnitrix has a 2-way communication system with Plumber Badges.
  • The Omnitrix can also record messages, similar to voicemail.
• The Omnitrix has the functionalities of a regular digital watch.
• The Omnitrix adapts the user's clothing to the alien they transform into.
• The Omnitrix has a built-in Universal Translator.
• The Omnitrix has a distress signal function and homing device, as Azmuth was able to find and rescue Ben when was trapped inside the Incursean Exile Pod.
• The Omnitrix has a security lock system so that it can only be used by the user, as well as an alternate identification program if changes by outside forces occur to the user.
• The Omnitrix has a failsafe that kicks in in the event that the user's life is in jeopardy. This feature turns them into the needed alien to survive.
• The Omnitrix has failsafes installed by Azmuth that prevent Galvanic Mechamorphs from tampering with the device.
• The Omnitrix has the option of making its symbols disappear.

Voice Command

• The Omnitrix can be controlled by Voice Command.
  • Omnitrix User Access Voice Recognition Mode
    • Makes the Omnitrix recognize Ben
  • Command Code 1010 Tennyson Benjamin Disengage Life-Form Lock
    • Disengages Life-Form lock

Malfunctions

• If the Omnitrix does mistransform, it is because of the user slamming on the Omnitrix's core and (inadvertently) the scroll pad.
  • Other reasons for mistransfoming include not perfecting either the preload or proper pressure application and misreading the display. Overall, incorrect transformations are caused by the user's general sloppiness.
• Slamming the core also affects the time limit of a transformation, as the user could stay transformed for hours.
• When switching between aliens, the user could be manipulating the controls. Transforming into another alien without changing back does not always work and is bad for the Omnitrix.
• Much like the original Ultimatrix, the Omnitrix is not hack proof.
• Much like the prototype Omnitrix, this Omnitrix does not have a failsafe against magic.
• Much like the prototype Omnitrix, any damage that the user sustains while transformed is retained when said user times out.

Modes

• Active
• Recharge
• Scan
• Randomizer
• Life-Form Lock
• Master Control

Active Mode is the Omnitrix's default mode - the Omnitrix can be used and nothing is wrong.

Recharge Mode's main purpose is to keep the Omnitrix from damaging the user by staying transformed for too long. It's deactivated automatically, once the Omnitrix is recharged.

Scans DNA by being near the alien it detects. However, if the Omnitrix is far away from the detected sample, the Omnitrix's other functions will be disabled until the alien is scanned.

The Omnitrix has a randomizer function that works in one of two ways: either the user will continuously change between different aliens every few minutes before timing out, or they will turn into one random alien for an inconsistently short period of time before changing back.

Allows the user to stay transformed for an extended period of time without a time-out. It is dangerous to use often.

The user can transform with a simple thought, neglecting the use of the dial. The limiter is also disabled, allowing the user to stay transformed indefinitely.

Known Aliens

The Omnitrix has a total of at least 1,000,912 aliens, more than 70 of whom are unlocked. Out of these aliens, only 62 are named.

Unlocked Aliens

Alien	Species	When It Was Unlocked/Obtained
Alien X	Celestialsapien
Ampfibian	Amperi
Arctiguana	Polar Manzardill
Armodrillo	Talpaedan
Astrodactyl	Unknown	First used in While You Were Away
Atomix	Unknown	Unlocked by Azmuth in For a Few Brains More
Ball Weevil	Unknown	First used in Of Predators and Prey: Part 1
Big Chill	Necrofriggian
Blitzwolfer	Loboan
Bloxx	Segmentasapien	First used in The More Things Change: Part 1
Brainstorm	Cerebrocrustacean
Bullfrag	Incursean	Unlocked by Azmuth in The Frogs of War: Part 2
Buzzshock	Nosedeenian	Unlocked by Phil's electromagnetic interference in Max's Monster
Cannonbolt	Arburian Pelarota
Chamalien	Merlinisapien
Chromastone	Crystalsapien
Clockwork	Chronosapien
Crashhopper	Orthopterran	First used in It Was Them
Diamondhead	Petrosapien
Ditto	Splixson
Eatle	Oryctini
Echo Echo	Sonorosian
Eye Guy	Opticoid
Fasttrack	Citrakayah
Feedback	Conductoid	First used in Showdown: Part 2
Four Arms	Tetramand
Frankenstrike	Transylian
Ghostfreak	Ectonurite
Goop	Polymorph
Gravattack	Galilean	First used in A Jolt from the Past
Grey Matter	Galvan
Gutrot	Unknown	First used in Animo Crackers
Heatblast	Pyronite
Humungousaur	Vaxasaurian
Jetray	Aerophibian
Juryrigg	Planchaküle
Kickin Hawk	Unknown	First used in Outbreak
Lodestar	Biot-savartian
Mole-Stache	Unknown	Unlocked by Blukic and Driba in Outbreak
Nanomech	Human/Nanochip
NRG	Prypiatosian-B
Pesky Dust	Nemuina	Unlocked by Blukic and Driba in Outbreak
Rath	Appoplexian
Ripjaws	Piscciss Volann
Shocksquatch	Gimlinopithecus
Snare-oh	Thep Khufan
Spidermonkey	Arachnichimp
Stinkfly	Lepidopterran
Swampfire	Methanosian
Terraspin	Geochelone Aerio
Toepick	Unknown	First used prior to Special Delivery
The Worst	Atrocian	Unlocked by Blukic and Driba in Outbreak
Perk Upchuck	Perk Gourmand
Murk Upchuck	Murk Gourmand
Upgrade	Galvanic Mechamorph
Walkatrout	Ickthyperambuloid	Unlocked by Blukic and Driba in Outbreak
Water Hazard	Orishan
Way Big	To'kustar
Whampire	Vladat	Obtained by scanning Lord Transyl in The Vampire Strikes Back
Wildmutt	Vulpimancer
Wildvine	Florauna
XLR8	Kineceleran

Appearances

Ultimate Alien

Season 3

• The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2 (first appearance)

Omniverse

• All episodes except From Hedorium to Eternity.

Naming and Translations

Language	Name	Origin
Spanish (HA)	Omnitrix	From the original English name; pronounced /'omnɪtrɪks/ (normally) and /omnɪ'trɪks/ (by Alan Albright in Weapon XI: Part 2).
Spanish (Spain)	Omnitrix	From the original English name; pronounced /omnɪ'trɪks/.

Trivia

• The Galvan were the first species added to the Omnitrix. However, Grey Matter's DNA sample came from neither Azmuth nor Albedo.
• In addition to the ones listed above, the Omnitrix has hundreds of other features Ben does not know about. For example, he does not know how to access the settings that changes the user's gender to adapt to another species or make the Omnitrix's symbols disappear.
• Unlike the Ultimatrix, the Omnitrix does not have an evolutionary feature. Also, a Polymorphic Crystal cannot transform the Omnitrix itself into an Ultimatrix.
  • Because of these factors, Ben will never regain the ability to transform into Ultimate Forms.
• It is implied that aliens such as Astrodactyl, Ball Weevil, Bloxx, Crashhopper, Gutrot, and Toepick were never locked in the Omnitrix.
  • In regard to Gravattack, it is implied that he was unlocked by the alternate Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns. This is because Albedo is able to transform into Negative Gravattack, and his powers only allow him to turn into all the aliens Ben has unlocked prior to Double or Nothing.
  • In regard to Feedback, Matt Youngberg, Derrick J. Wyatt, and Kevin Rubio believe that Ben reabsorbed Feedback's DNA when he was floating inside Malware because Malware absorbed both the transformation and a little bit of Ben's genetic code when he destroyed Feedback. Thus, part of him really was missing.
• Ben is unaware that the Omnitrix contains interdimensional white lab mouse DNA.
  • The Omnitrix also contains dolphin DNA.
• Unitaur and Slapstrike are not an actual aliens/transformations and were created just for The Ben 10 Show (although not by Deefus himself).
• According to Derrick J. Wyatt, Spitter was unlocked off-screen after Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens and is available to Ben in present day.
  • However, according to Matt Wayne, Ben had not unlocked Spitter as of The Frogs of War: Part 2. It is unknown if he was unlocked afterwards.
• Derrick believes that non-canon aliens Rocks and Squidstrictor are available in the Omnitrix, having been unlocked off-screen prior to The More Things Change: Part 1. This is because he wanted to incorporate those aliens into the show before the network intervened. Since neither of these aliens appeared on-screen, their canonicity is currently unknown.
  • Derrick once stated that unproduced alien Ventrilosquid is available in the Omnitrix, having been used off-screen prior to Let's Do the Time War Again. However, he stated years later that he was joking.
  • Though it has been confirmed that species introduced the Reboot exist in the Classic Omnitrix, Derrick does not think it contains Fulmini DNA.
• The Omnitrix is loaded with a lot of underpowered and powerless aliens. Matt joked that Ben unlocked some of these aliens when he was 11, including Bungee Sponge, Somnambulizard, Skidmarx, Mealymouth, Hippopotamass, and Crabtastic.
• There were technical glitches in the original Omnitrix and Ultimatrix that limited the positioning of the symbol during transformations that caused interferences such as unclothed appearances. Azmuth reformatted and corrected these errors in the current Omnitrix.
• The Omnitrix is always receiving software updates from Galvan Prime.
• The Omnitrix is unable to scan and accept the DNA of certain beings and species including the Ultimate Forms, cybernetically-enhanced beings, mutants such as Osmosians, living spaceships depicted as commonplace objects, and non-sapient races that do not have as much sentience as Muroids.
  • It neither contains nor accepts DNA from species such as Slimebiotes and Contumelia because neither of them have genetic material equivalent enough to traditional DNA that can be stored.
  • Derrick believes that the Omnitrix cannot accept cryptid DNA, but Matt Wayne says it can.
  • When asked if it can accept Gem DNA, Derrick answered "not in [his] show". This implies that the acceptance of such DNA is a case depending on the writer.
• The Omnitrix is unable to accommodate the DNA of magical creatures such as Stone Creatures and other inhabitants of Legerdomain because magic is not compatible with the science of the Omnitrix.
• Azmuth can lock the Omnitrix in person and remotely, much like what he did with the recreated Ultimatrix.
• Both Derrick and Matt state that the Omnitrix aliens are both prime specimens and optimized adults of their respective species, with Bullfrag and Four Arms being key examples.
  • However, the way age affects the Omnitrix's transformations has been inconsistently represented throughout the series, so this may not always be correct.
• Unlike some of Ben's alternate counterparts, Bad Ben's Omnitrix does not have a unique name.
• The Omnitrix was designed by Matt Youngberg and Shane Poindexter under the former's supervision. Matt had a really clear vision of what he wanted, and Derrick liked the direction they were going.
  • For its brief appearance in Ultimate Alien, it was designed by Norm Ryang based off Youngberg's concepts.
• The Omnitrix's touch screen interface and Randomizer function were both Youngberg's ideas.
• The alien icons on the touch screen interface were designed by TJ Collins and are inspired by the Autobot and Decepticon insignias from Transformers: Animated, another Cartoon Network animated series that Wyatt had worked on.
• Derrick would like to have the Omnitrix have a "costume change" feature that would allow the user to access different types of armors,^{[citation needed]} the concept of which is similar to the Omni-Kix and Omni-Naut Armors available in its Reboot counterpart.