The Omnimatrix, better known as the Omnitrix, was a watch-like device that attached to Ben Tennyson's wrist at the beginning of the series, Rewri-10 and is the device that the franchise revolves around. The device is a portable library of intergalactic genetic data that allowed the wielder to alter their DNA at will and transform into a variety of different alien species, each with their own unique abilities.
Appearance[]
In the first form that Ben encountered, the Omnitrix looked like a large wristwatch, primarily black and grey in color, with a grey (or black) dial in the middle (like a watch face) which has a green hourglass shape (universal peace/Galvan Tech symbol) on it. It has a circular tube. When Ben selects his aliens it 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 thought were intelligent. The samples were scanned, and when necessary, repaired. This collection of DNA was 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.
Features[]
General[]
- The Omnitrix mainly allows for the user to transform into a numerous variety of alien life-forms 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.
- The Omnitrix acts as a wireless receiver for the Codon Stream.
- By accessing the Codon Stream in a faster-than-light manner, the Omnitrix uses special Omni-Energy to merge its wearer's DNA with the DNA samples it held to create transformations.
- 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 exceptions of Ectonurite and Conductoid DNA. The Omnitrix cannot transform the user into another of its own species.
- Ben's DNA was stored in the Omnitrix itself instead of the Codon Stream.
- In order for the user to change the size, the matter was created from energy or reconstituted to energy as needed.
- The Omnitrix could alter its size to fit the user's wrist.
- When transformed, the Omnitrix protected the user from negative effects, including:
- Being possessed by an Ectonurite.
- Exposure to the dangerous effects of Corrodium.
- Being transformed by Dr. Animo's mutant ray,
- The Omnitrix had a built-in energy feedback blast to defend against anyone trying to force it off of its owner.
- Once placed on the wearer, the Omnitrix could not be removed by normal physical means.
- The Omnitrix changes the aliens' eye color to match the user's eye color.
- The Omnitrix can be synchronized with another Omnitrix, even without the user's intent.
- The Omnitrix is waterproof.
- The Omnitrix can replace one of its DNA samples with someone else from the same species.
Extensions[]
- The Omnitrix has AI (Artificial Intelligence).
- The Omnitrix functions as a GPS.
- The Omnitrix can create a hologram map, which is similar to the one in Plumber Badges.
- The Omnitrix has a 2-way communication system with Plumber Badges.
- The Omnitrix has a built-in Universal Translator and could also translate other Earth languages, but not animal languages.
- The Omnitrix can teleport the user through Azmuth's teleportation channel.
- The Omnitrix has a homing beacon that could guide the user to Xenon if it was ever in the planet's quadrant.
- Once within a close enough range of Xenon, the Omnitrix can fire a beam of green energy that negates the effects of the planet's light-absorbing device.
Color Coding[]
- The Omnitrix displays ten colors, each meaning something different:
- Green: Active Mode
- Red: Recharge Mode
- Yellow: Capture Mode
- Blue: Recalibration Mode
- Purple: Controlled or risk of temporal threat
- Orange: Self Destruct Mode
- Grey: Inactive Mode
- Black: Stop Mode
- Pink: Under spell effect
Display Modes[]
- The Omnitrix displays aliens through a black silhouette of the transformation.
Clothing[]
- The Omnitrix automatically uses the molecules of its wearer's clothes to create coverings for the aliens.
Allocation[]
- When the user was transformed, an Omnitrix symbol usually appears on the chest. The symbol was actually the Omnitrix itself, appearing in this form because many species don't have wrists.
Voice Command[]
- The Omnitrix can be controlled by voice, called Voice Command.
- Access Master Control
- Unlocks the Master Control but only works to Azmuth's voice.
- Decouple Omnitrix Command Code: 000 - Release Coupling - 0
- Removes the Omnitrix.
- Omnitrix Self Destruct in (time): Command code: 000 - Destruct - 0
- Activates Self-Destruct Mode.
- Abort Self Destruct Code 10
- Deactivates Self-Destruct Mode.
- Omnitrix Reset Code 10
- Activates Reset Mode.
- Omnitrix Abort Reset Code 10
- Deactivates Reset Mode.
- Command Function Override Code 10
- Overrides function.
- Access Master Control
Malfunctions[]
- If the Omnitrix's faceplate cover is broken off, DNA will be uncontrollably mixed together.
- When exposed to electromagnetic interference, the Omnitrix can 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.
- Sometimes the Omnitrix will 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.
- Non-stop transformations could overload the Omnitrix and cause it to break.
- An overload of Mana, or magic in general, could cause the Omnitrix to heavily malfunction.
Modes[]
Active Mode[]
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. However, if regular transformations are tampered with, the user can't always turn back.
Recharge[]
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.
If the user is knocked out or hurt enough, the Omnitrix will revert them to their normal form.
Scan/Capture Mode[]
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.
Self Destruct Mode[]
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.
When the S.D.M. is activated, the Omnitrix sends out a signal that any ship can pick up (unless it was activated by Voice Command).
Appearances[]
- Every episode of Rewri-10.
Trivia[]
- The Omnitrix's green glow is its unique DNA energy signal.
- Ben's transformations happen in an instant. Transformation sequences show it in slow motion.
- Many of the problems Ben had with getting the Omnitrix to work were also safeguards put there by Azmuth.
- The Omnitrix was originally intended for Max and was programmed to work for his DNA, because Ben is Max's grandson, the close genetic match is what allowed him to use it.
- Besides being the intergalactic peace symbol, the Omnitrix's hourglass symbol serves as the insignia for the Galvan's society.