Omnitrix (Earth 56-B)

“	The Omnitrix, a device to allow the wearer to literally walk in the shoes of other alien races, to bring a closer unity in the universe.	”
–Azmuth on the Omnitrix.

The Omnitrix is a watch-like device that attached to Ben Tennyson's wrist and is the device that the series revolves around.

Appearance[]

The Omnitrix looks like a very big wristwatch, primarily black in colour, with grey ends, a grey dial in the middle (like a watch face) which has a green hourglass shape, white support tubes surrounding the dial, and a white, square activation button near the bottom. When Ben selects his aliens, the dial shows the alien's silhouette.

Purpose[]

The Omnitrix was created by Azmuth as a tool of peace in an act of repentance following the destruction caused by his previous creation, Ascalon, a weapon of terrible power.

To the rest of the universe, the Omnitrix had a two-fold purpose. One was to promote inter-species understanding by allowing other beings to experience different ways of life. The other was to function as a repository for the DNA of over a million different species that Azmuth thinks are intelligent. This collection of DNA is then preserved in the event that any of species catalogued should ever be rendered extinct, allowing the Omnitrix to restore them to life.

Unbeknownst to everyone else, Azmuth had a third reason for creating the Omnitrix. He hoped that his estranged lover Zennith, who had left him as he created Ascalon, would learn of his change and come back to him.

Modes[]

Active Mode is the Omnitrix's default mode. The actual usage time is 10 minutes at a time. If he changes from one form to another, the combined time for the changes can be no more than 10 minutes, likely less because of power leakage. Multiple transformations are energy-intensive and deplete the watch's power supply more quickly than single transformations. Three or four transformations would leave him with substantially less than a combined 10 minutes of time. The Omnitrix seems to time out sooner if it's taxed by activities with a lot of moving, like fighting.

When the Omnitrix times out, it goes into Recharge Mode. It takes around 5 minutes to recharge, though it may take more time if tampered with. Recharge Mode's main purpose is to prevent the alien DNA from attaching permanently to its host.

The Omnitrix is powered by a special self-renewable power supply that will long outlive Ben.

The Omnitrix can instantly recharge to protect the user from a direct physical threat. This was shown when Ben was stuck to a wall about to be killed by Kevin 11 and when Zs'Skayr tried to possess Ben. Both times, despite just timing out within a minute earlier, the Omnitrix recharges instantly when the user's life is put in direct threat. This feature was switched off after the recalibration.

If the user is knocked out or hurt enough, the Omnitrix will revert them to their normal form.

When a new DNA sample has been unlocked from the Codon Stream, or when the Omnitrix captures new DNA not present in the Codon Stream, Capture Mode is activated. It can also reclaim lost or removed alien DNA that was in the Codon Stream.

It scans to match the species, then moves the identified species to the active playlist. If it's seen the species before, it does it passively, without Ben actively scanning.

The Omnitrix could scan Kevin's mutations, but it was programmed not to.

Omnitrix (self-destruct) — Self-Destruct Mode (Prototype)

In Self-Destruct Mode, the Omnitrix charges energy while counting down until it explodes. S.D.M. functions as a last resort should the Omnitrix fall into the wrong hands. It can be activated by Voice Command.

When in S.D.M. for a few days, the Omnitrix can charge enough energy to cause an energy ripple that will destroy the entire universe. While in S.D.M., the Omnitrix can send out energy bursts capable of throwing the user through the air.

Features[]

General[]

The Omnitrix contains the DNA of millions of aliens from across the galaxy and can transform its user into one of them for a limited period of time. Only ten of these DNA samples can be available at any given time.
- 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, with the exception of Ectonurite and Galvanic Mechamorph DNA.
The Omnitrix has a transport access panel that can allow one to go inside the Omnitrix.
The Omnitrix can be programmed to respond telepathically to its user. This is backed up by certain models of the Omnitrix having no activation button and the device itself can activate on its own, confirming that the user can manipulate the device with their mind to an extent.
The Omnitrix has a DNA scanner, allowing it to sample, absorb, and collect DNA.
The Omnitrix emits a frequency, even when not in use, so the user can easily be tracked using it.
The Omnitrix has safeguards that prevent it from being possessed by an Ectonurite.
The Omnitrix has a quick change feature called 'Master control', allowing Ben to change from alien to alien without touching the dial.

Extensions[]

The Omnitrix had AI (Artificial Intelligence).
The Omnitrix functioned as a GPS.
The Omnitrix could create a hologram map, which is similar to the one in Plumber Badges.
The Omnitrix had a 2-way communication system with Plumber Badges.
The Omnitrix had a built-in Universal Translator and could also translate other Earth languages.
The Omnitrix could teleport the user through Azmuth's teleportation channel.
The Omnitrix had a homing beacon that could guide the user to Xenon if it was ever in range.

Omnitrix Symbol Position[]

The Omnitrix symbol is generally located on the chest of the transformations, but there are exceptions.
- Diamondhead and Ripjaws wear their Omnitrix symbols on their left pectorals.
- Stinkfly wears his Omnitrix symbol in the middle of his face.
- Four Arms and Wildmutt wear their Omnitrix symbols on their left shoulders.
- Grey Matter wears his on his back.

Clothing[]

The Omnitrix may or may not give clothing to a transformation.

Malfunctions[]

If the Omnitrix's faceplate cover is broken off, the result was DNA hybrids.
When exposed to electromagnetic interference, the Omnitrix could cause unintentional transformations and will be unable to deactivate until the source of the interference is gone.
- This could work in reverse, rapidly changing the user from one form to another until someone/something stops it.
Technical glitches that would leave all the aliens naked and cold.
Sometimes the Omnitrix would randomly leave the user stuck as an alien for an indefinite amount of time that could only be deactivated by Azmuth hitting the Omnitrix symbol.

Known Aliens[]

The following list shows all known transformations that are or have been available in the active playlist.

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