Ultimatrix (Original)

The Ultimatrix was the device that Ben 10: Ultimate Alien revolved around. Ben used it to replace the Omnitrix, which he destroyed in a battle with Vilgax.
The Ultimatrix was removed by Azmuth in The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2 after the defeat of Dagon and replaced it with the new Omnitrix. Azmuth later destroyed the Ultimatrix off-screen.
==Appearance==
The Ultimatrix, despite being called a watch, bears a gauntlet-like band containing a black rectangular button and wrist couplings, extending up to almost half of the wearer's arm or forearm (since the band's ability to morph its shape was not placed into it) but the central core's form remained the same.
When Albedo used it, the Ultimatrix had a red color scheme. After Ben took the Ultimatrix from Albedo, the Ultimatrix became green. This shows that the user can change the color scheme of the Ultimatrix.
The selection interface was identical to the original Omnitrix's dial, with the Galvan tech logo changing color to reflect what mode the Ultimatrix was in.
In Heroes United, the Ultimatrix, when drawn in Generator Rex art style, looked the same except it was dark green in color and the hourglass glowed light green.
HU Ultimatrix.png|The Ultimatrix in Heroes United
TUS (176).png|The inside of the Ultimatrix
==History==
===Background===
Azmuth worked on the Ultimatrix for years, but its power core was unstable and incomplete, so he contained the device in high-security storage.
===Alien Force===
Albedo stole the Ultimatrix and was able to stabilize the core, as well as "surpassing" the prototype Omnitrix by adding the evolutionary function. Unfortunately for him, Ben's DNA was still the default for the Omnitrix and the Ultimatrix was still linked to the same database, so Albedo only had access to Ben's current aliens, which excluded Grey Matter. Allying himself with Vilgax, he agreed to help him so he could turn himself back to normal, while Vilgax could have the Earth. After Albedo as Negative Ultimate Humungousaur easily defeated Ben as Humungousaur, Vilgax threatened Gwen and Kevin's lives in order to force Ben to give up the Omnitrix to him. Afterwards, Vilgax betrayed Albedo by using the Omnitrix to defeat him by turning his army of Bioids into thousands of Humungousaurs.
Later, Ben activated the Omnitrix's self-destruct mechanism to force Vilgax to remove it but Vilgax refused, thinking he was bluffing and later suffered the consequences. Ben released Albedo and forced him to give him the Ultimatrix via the same threat. Ben used Ultimate Swampfire to battle Vilgax and used Jetray to later escape.
===Ultimate Alien===
At an unknown time during Ultimate Alien, Kevin would add a security feature to the Ultimatrix, restricting Ben from transforming into Alien X. It could be overridden by inserting two keys that both Kevin and Gwen carry.
Ben continued to use it until he defeated Vilgax with Dagon's powers, Azmuth came to take Ascalon as well as the Ultimatrix and gave the new Omnitrix to the worthy wielder. Azmuth destroyed the Ultimatrix off-screen after The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2.
==Known Users==
User 	Put On 	Removal
Albedo 	Albedo stole the Ultimatrix from Azmuth's laboratory and puts it on in The Final Battle: Part 1.	In The Final Battle: Part 2, Albedo removed the Ultimatrix after being threatened by Ben.
Ben Tennyson	In The Final Battle: Part 2, Ben put on the Ultimatrix after getting it from Albedo. 	In The Big Story, the Plant Alien removed the Ultimatrix from Ben.
Ben Tennyson	In The Big Story, Ben put on the Ultimatrix again after taking it from the Plant Alien. 	In The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2, Azmuth removed the Ultimatrix from Ben so he can use the Omnitrix.
Plant Alien 	In The Big Story, the Plant Alien stole the Ultimatrix and put it on. 	In The Big Story, Ben stole the Ultimatrix back from the Plant Clone.
==Modes==
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|-|Active=
Active Mode is the Ultimatrix's default mode. Active Mode is active when the Ultimatrix can be used, is fully recharged, and has not detected any problems. It is where the user can select the transformation they want to become; initiate the process of transforming; and stay in said transformation.
|-|Recharge=
Like the Omnitrix, Recharge Mode is activated when the Ultimatrix runs out of time. Recharge Mode can stop automatically, once a certain period of time has passed. Recharge Mode's main purpose is to prevent the alien DNA from attaching permanently to its host,Ultimate Weapon but can trigger due to power-heavy operations.Simian Says
While using the Ultimate Forms, however, Recharge Mode will trigger, as they drain the Ultimatrix's battery too quickly.
|-|Collect/Capture=
When DNA not present in the Codon Stream is near the Ultimatrix, it will close its main features until the DNA is scanned. When a new DNA sample is acquired and added, on occasion, the Ultimatrix can show a visual of almost every alien unlocked, including the new one.Fame
When scanning DNA that was previously used or already present in the Codon Stream, the Ultimatrix identifies and matches the scanned DNA, then moves the species to an active playlist.Prisoner Number 775 is Missing If it has seen the species before, it passively scans them, without any physical requirement from the user.
During scanning, the Ultimatrix either pops out and shoots out a yellow ray from the black and yellow part or doesn't pop out but circles and then reveals a hole that shoots out a yellow ray. When in alien form, the Ultimatrix shoots out a yellow ray from the dial.
The Ultimatrix could scan Kevin's mutations, but it was programmed not to.
|-|Reset=
Reset Mode can be activated by Voice Command or by pressing and holding the Ultimatrix symbol as an alien for two seconds. During a resetting period, the Ultimatrix deactivates, charges, and re-activates. This can turn off/on some features. The Ultimatrix can also be Hard Reset using the Voice Command function.
|-|Radiation=
Radiation Mode is activated when high levels of harmful radiation are detected. The Ultimatrix will beep and flash red. Radiation Mode can be turned off by turning the Ultimatrix symbol to the quarter past position as an alien, or when radiation isn't detected anymore.Too Hot to Handle
|-|Self-Destruct=
When in Self-Destruct Mode, the Ultimatrix counts down until it explodes. Self-Destruct Mode functions as a last resort, should the Ultimatrix fall into the wrong hands. Self-Destruct Mode can be activated and deactivated by Voice Commands, but exclusively recognizes the voice of the user.The Final Battle: Part 2
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==Features==
===General===
EfA (600).png|Show Aliens Unlocked
I13 (112).png|Master Control
TFB2 (366).png|Detach from the Wrist
TFB2 (372).png|Color Alter
UA (119).png|Communicator
SS (426).png|DNA Repair/Xenocite Extraction
B10kR (541).png|DNA Retrieval
TUS (170).png|Deactivated Mode
TFOC24.PNG|Security Keys Compatibility
GT (155).png|Quick Change
 
*Just like the Omnitrix, the Ultimatrix mainly allowed 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 are in groups of 10.
*The Ultimatrix could let the user transform between alien forms and back to normal with or without touching the Ultimatrix symbol.
*The Ultimatrix automatically reverted the user back into their normal form when they got sufficiently hurt or knocked out.
*The Ultimatrix functioned as a wireless receiver for the Codon Stream.
*The Ultimatrix was able to access the Codon Stream's database to show which transformations have been activated over time.
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*The Ultimatrix could replace one of its DNA samples with someone else from the same species.
*The Ultimatrix had a Master Control mode.Inspector #13 
*Pressing the navy blue button on the gauntlet end makes the Ultimatrix increase in size, so it can be slipped off.
*The Ultimatrix was able to perform an action that shot out a green beam of energy, that was able to separate Eunice from a Xenocite trying to bond with her; though this immediately entered the device in Recharge Mode.
*The Ultimatrix was waterproof.
*The Ultimatrix was durable enough to take a bullet.
*The Ultimatrix had a quick change feature.
**The user could change back by turning the second ring on the dial to the 3 o'clock position.Duped When Ben appeared to be changing mentally, it was just a coincidence. He was out of time and changing anyway.
*The Ultimatrix grants the user of knowledge about its transformations. However, Ben had to learn about Shocksquatch's powers.Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United
*The Ultimatrix shuts down and the core turns completely black, making it of no use.The Ultimate Sacrifice
=== Evolutionary Function===
*The Ultimatrix had the ability to evolve aliens into their Ultimate Form, granting them more powerful abilities. This was activated by pressing the Ultimatrix symbol as an alien, causing four gray spikes to grow from the dial and the selected alien to transform (often stylized as green bands of light washing over them).
*The Evolutionary Function worked by placing the selected species in a simulation right down to the DNA, for an extended period of time (about a million years or so) in what is described as a "worst-case scenario"; the actual DNA is then simply modified to match the new DNA. This survival-of-the-fittest routine explains why the evolutions are more combat-centered than their normal forms.
*The Evolutionary Function drained the Ultimatrix's battery quicker than regular transformations.
*Almost any DNA can be put through the Evolutionary Function.
===Extensions===
*The Ultimatrix had AI (Artificial Intelligence).
*The Ultimatrix could detect other Matrix cores like the Unitrix.
*The Ultimatrix served as a communicator when transformed and not transformed, like the other Omnitrixes.
*The Ultimatrix had a built-in Universal Translator and could also translate other Earth languages, but not animal languages.
===Clothing===
*While most aliens appeared naked with the Ultimatrix symbol on their chest, the Ultimatrix could change and create different types of clothing or accessories on specific alien forms as cosmetics, armor, or to make the transformation more safe/stable, such as NRG's containment suit. 
**Ben didn't quite know how the feature worked whereas Albedo individually applied this function to each of the aliens.
*The Ultimatrix could reconstruct the last thing the user was wearing before they transformed, but Ben did not figure out how to do so.
===Allocation=== 
*When the user was transformed, an Ultimatrix symbol appeared on the chest of aliens.
**Spitter and Upchuck have the Ultimatrix symbol on their stomachs.
===Voice Command===
*The Ultimatrix had a Voice Command, just like the Omnitrix. 
**Ultimatrix User Access Voice Recognition Mode 
***Makes the Ultimatrix recognize the wearer and activates Voice Command Mode.
**Ultimatrix Hard Reset
***Resets the Ultimatrix
**Command Function Override Code 10 
***Overrides function.
**Ultimatrix Self Destruct in (time): Command Code: 000 - Destruct 0 
***Activates Self-Destruct Mode.
**Abort Self Destruct Code 10
***Deactivates Self-Destruct Mode.
**Ultimatrix Reset Code 10 
***Activates Reset Mode
**Ultimatrix Abort Reset Code 10
***Deactivates Reset Mode
===Malfunctions===
B10kR (365).png|Vulnerability to Temporal Interference
B10kR (395).png|Eradicable Aliens (via Temporal Interference)
SS (168).png|Inability to restore DNA
SS (429).png|Energy Usage Limit/Limited Energy
TUS (208).png|Sentient Ultimate Forms
SS (136).png|Not Functional with Codon Stream
I13 (111).png|Easily Hacked
I13 (169).png|Turn others into Aliens (via Easily Hacked)
Fused (171).png|Affected by Electromagnetic Interference
Fused (230).png|Forced Transformations (via Electromagnetic Interference)
CaFS (243).png|Aliens Affected by the User's Physical Damage
TEC (92).png|Naked Aliens
Fused (290).png|Aliens Overriding the User's Mind
SA (117).png|Forced Time Out 
TFOC99.PNG|Mistransformations
MoI (531).png|No Current Clothes
*Much like the original Omnitrix, the Ultimatrix would sometimes transform the user into the wrong alien.
**Furthermore, like the original Omnitrix, the Ultimatrix could be affected by mana.The Ultimate Enemy: Part 1
*The Ultimatrix displayed several signs that it was not completed properly. Azmuth even considered the Ultimatrix to be "pathetic workmanship" and not at all as advanced as the original Omnitrix.
*Ultimatrix can quickly timeout from Ascalon.Solitary Alignment
*The Ultimatrix couldn't detect outer dimensional creatures.The Creature From Beyond
*Unlike the original Omnitrix, the Ultimatrix did not possess the ability to restore the DNA of those corrupted by Xenocites, such as the Arachnichimp DNAliens.Eunice
* When exposed to electromagnetic interference, the Ultimatrix could cause unintentional transformations and will be unable to deactivate until the source of the interference is gone.Fused
*The Ultimatrix always went into Collect Mode whenever it detected a sapient species whose DNA was not in the Codon Stream. Consequently, it could not be used to transform until the DNA was obtained or the specimen was no longer in range.
*Like the original Omnitrix, the Ultimatrix can be controlled by temporal interference, being able to lose transformations if hit by temporal rays.Ben 10,000 Returns
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*The Ultimatrix could be hacked as Inspector 13's Code Spool was able to breach the security measures and activate Master Control and Alpha was able to hack it via using the Bug Jar's corrupted Nanites to form his own replica of the Ultimatrix powered by said Nanites.
**In the second case, the Ultimatrix will stop working for a period of time due to interference.
*The Ultimate Forms eventually became sentient inside the Ultimatrix due to a glitch in the Evolutionary Function.
*The Ultimatrix will always transform the user into what they were wearing during the reboot; Ben would always return to his normal clothing no matter what he was wearing pre-transformation.
*If the user gets injured, the Ultimatrix will make the aliens injured too.Catch a Falling Star
*In addition to gaining all the powers and abilities of an alien, the user gains all the weaknesses of that alien as well.
*Technical glitches that would leave all the aliens naked and cold.
**Azmuth reformatted and corrected these errors in the new Omnitrix.
*The DNA sources of aliens can override the alien and take control of the user's mind, like Ampfibian and Ultimates.
==Known Aliens==
The Ultimatrix initially had a total of at least 1,000,905 different DNA samples (not counting the Ultimate Forms),Omnitrix but throughout the first season of Ultimate Alien, it scanned the DNA of 5 aliens from the Andromeda Galaxy, thus having at least 1,000,910 DNA samples available through the Codon Stream, with 63 aliens unlocked by the time of the episode The Flame Keepers' Circle, and 46 named aliens (excluding Ultimate forms and transformations with repeated names). Of the 47 transformations listed, Ben transformed into 35 of them on screen.
===Known Unlocked Aliens===
The following list shows all transformations unlocked during the timeframe of Ultimate Alien. Unless noted, all of these transformations were transferred to the current Omnitrix prior to Ben removing the Ultimatrix in The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2.
Alien 	Species 	When It Was Unlocked/Obtained
Alien X 	Celestialsapien 	Locked offscreen after The Final Battle: Part 2Temporarily unlocked and subsequently locked in The Forge of CreationReobtained offscreen after Double or Nothing
Ampfibian 	Amperi 	Obtained by scanning Ra'ad in Fused
Arctiguana 	Polar Manzardill 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Armodrillo 	Talpaedan 	Obtained by scanning Andreas in Andreas' FaultFirst used in Hero Time
Big Chill 	Necrofriggian 	
Blitzwolfer 	Loboan 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Brainstorm 	Cerebrocrustacean 	
Cannonbolt 	Arburian Pelarota 	
Chamalien 	Merlinisapien 	Unlocked by scanning Prisoner 775 in Prisoner Number 775 is Missing
Chromastone 	Crystalsapien 	
Clockwork 	Chronosapien 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 ReturnsFirst used by Ben prior to Inspector #13
Diamondhead 	Petrosapien 	
Ditto 	Splixson 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Eatle 	Oryctini 	First used in A Knight to Remember
Echo Echo 	Sonorosian 	
Eye Guy 	Opticoid 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Fasttrack 	Citrakayah 	Unlocked offscreen in Basic Training
Four Arms 	Tetramand 	Unlocked offscreen prior to Video Games
Frankenstrike	Transylian 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Ghostfreak 	Ectonurite 	
Goop 	Polymorph 	
Gravattack 	Galilean 	Unlocked prior to Double or Nothing
Grey Matter 	Galvan 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Heatblast 	Pyronite 	
Humungousaur 	Vaxasaurian 	
Jetray 	Aerophibian 	
Juryrigg 	Planchaküle 	First used in The Eggman Cometh
Lodestar 	Biotsavartian 	
Nanomech 	Human/Microchip 	
NRG 	Prypiatosian-B 	Obtained by scanning P'andor in Too Hot to HandleFirst used in The Forge of Creation
Rath 	Appoplexian 	
Ripjaws 	Piscciss Volann 	Unlocked offscreen by scanning some Piscciss Volann after DeepFirst used in Perplexahedron
Shocksquatch 	Gimlinopithecus 	First used in Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United
Snare-Oh 	Thep Khufan 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Spidermonkey 	Arachnichimp 	
Stinkfly 	Lepidopterran 	
Swampfire 	Methanosian 	Destroyed by Eon and subsequently restored by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Terraspin 	Geochelone Aerios 	Obtained by scanning Galapagus in Escape From AggregorFirst used in Reflected Glory
Perk Upchuck 	Perk Gourmand 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Murk Upchuck 	Murk Gourmand 	
Upgrade 	Galvanic Mechamorph	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 ReturnsFirst used in Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United
Water Hazard 	Orishan 	Obtained by scanning Bivalvan in FameFirst used in Too Hot to Handle
Way Big 	To'kustar 	Destroyed by Eon and subsequently restored by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Wildmutt 	Vulpimancer 	
Wildvine 	Florauna 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
XLR8 	Kineceleran 	Unlocked by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 ReturnsFirst used in Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United
===Known Ultimate Forms===
Normal Form 	Ultimate Form 	When The Ultimate Forms Were First Used
Big Chill 	Ultimate Big Chill 	First used in Hit 'Em Where They Live
Cannonbolt 	Ultimate Cannonbolt 	First used in Too Hot to Handle
Echo Echo 	Ultimate Echo Echo 	First used in Map of Infinity
Humungousaur	Ultimate Humungousaur	First used by Albedo in The Final Battle: Part 1First used by Ben in Too Hot to Handle
Spidermonkey	Ultimate Spidermonkey	First used in Fame
Swampfire 	Ultimate Swampfire 	First used in The Final Battle: Part 2Destroyed by Eon and subsequently restored by Ben 10,000 in Ben 10,000 Returns
Way Big 	Ultimate Way Big 	First used in The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2
Wildmutt 	Ultimate Wildmutt 	First used in Prisoner Number 775 is Missing
==Appearances ==
===Alien Force===
==== Season 2==== 
*The Final Battle: Part 1 (first appearance)
*The Final Battle: Part 2
===Ultimate Alien=== 
*All episodes
==Naming and Translations==
==Trivia==
*Albedo installed more features in the Ultimatrix than is officially known.
*Azmuth did not want to have the Ultimates in the Ultimatrix because they would be used for violence. He even commented on the Evolutionary Function, stating it was "begging for trouble".
**Dwayne McDuffie had originally planned a story idea about it that had something to do with Ben's eyes glowing pink after he reverted to human from Ultimate Spidermonkey in Fame.
*The Ultimatrix's mistransformations were not entirely the fault of Albedo's shoddy work.
*Most of the Ultimatrix aliens were both prime specimens and optimized adults of their respective species with the exception being Alien X because he is a typical representation of his race.
**However, this may not be correct, as the way age affects the transformations has been inconsistently represented throughout the series.
*Unlike the original Omnitrix, the Ultimatrix at no point contained Vilgax's DNA.
**Seeing as the Ultimatrix never attempted to scan Vilgax, it seems likely that it had access to another sample of Chimera Sui Generis DNA.
* According to Derrick J. Wyatt, the Ultimatrix had technical glitches that would cause random flight and abilities not native to the alien species.
**However, it is unknown if this is canon as Matt seemed to be unaware of the existence of glitch powers.
*Duncan Rouleau and Derrick believed that Ultimate Forms are able to use the Evolutionary Function on themselves a seemingly infinite amount of times, allowing them to evolve even further to adapt to the situation around them.
*Ben scanned aliens off-screen and reordered his list afterwards. Thus, Ben had many more aliens than revealed. However, he didn't scan them at every chance he got.
* Most of the unseen aliens available in the Ultimatrix were unlocked by Ben 10,000 "because it'll annoy Azmuth."
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==Notes==
==References==
===Crew Statements===
====Dwayne McDuffie====
==== Derrick J. Wyatt====
====Matt Wayne====
====Geoffrey Thorne====
====Duncan Rouleau====
====Eugene Son====
===Pop-Up Trivia===
===Merchandise===
==See Also==
*Ben Tennyson (former wielder)
*Codon Stream (DNA database)
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