Brainstorm

Brainstorm (alternatively spelled as Brain Storm) is the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a CerebrocrustaceanDribaThe Frogs of War: Part 2 from the planet Encephalonus IV.
==Appearance==
===Ben as Brainstorm===
Brainstorm has a light orange crab-like appearance with pincers for hands. He can open his skull plates at will to reveal his huge, corrugated brain, which is pink in color.
In Alien Force and Ultimate Alien, Brainstorm had six legs and wore a silver and black neck brace with the original Omnitrix/Ultimatrix symbol on it.
In Heroes United, Brainstorm looked mostly the same except his shell was a more vibrant orange and his skull plates were black.
In Omniverse, Brainstorm has a black loincloth with a green stripe in the center of it on the bottom of his body. He also has a black stripe in the center of his head with a green stripe running across it. He now has four legs instead of six, and each leg has a single joint instead of two, with a black stripe on each one. The spines on Brainstorm's face and forehead are now longer, and his eyes connect to a large black strip that extends around his forehead. He also has two spikes on each elbow, and he wears the Omnitrix symbol on a white and green neck brace.
===Albedo as Negative Brainstorm===
In Ultimate Alien, Negative Brainstorm looked just like Ben's Brainstorm in Alien Force and Ultimate Alien except his eyes were recolored red and he lacked an Ultimatrix symbol.
In Omniverse, Negative Brainstorm looks just like Ben's Brainstorm in the same series, except his shell is recolored pale pink, his teeth are recolored yellowish, his eyes and shell stripes are recolored red, and he wears a red Ultimatrix symbol on a red and white neck brace.
Brainstorm generator rex.png|Brainstorm in Heroes United
Brainstormy bedo.png|Albedo as Negative Brainstorm in Ultimate Alien
150462.png|Albedo as Negative Brainstorm in Omniverse
==Personality==
Brainstorm usually speaks with very high vocabulary, which can make it difficult for others to understand what he is talking about.What Are Little Girls Made Of? He can also come off as arrogant and egotistical due to his intelligence, as according to him, he has skill, not luck.The VengersVengeance of Vilgax: Part 2
==Powers and Abilities==
TV (331).png|Enhanced Intelligence
TV (328).png|Advanced Analysis
GfT (50).png|Advanced Calculations
TV (386).png|Bio-Electrokinesis/Movable Cranium Plates
EfA (69).png|Technokinesis (via Bio-Electrokinesis)
TV (340).png|Electrical Telekinesis
PPr (336).png|Force Field Generation
TV (370).png|Sharp Pincers
Inferno (134).png|Levitation
TV (352).png|Enhanced Strength
TV (344).png|Enhanced Durability
SH (553).png|Enhanced Acrobatics
TV (350).png|Enhanced Reflexes
EfA (53).png|Cold Resistance
TV (359).png|Wall Scaling
VoV2 (203).png|Web Scaling
WALGMO (28).png|Electrical Storm Generation
EotB (396).png|Pulse Emission
Brainstorm's cranium holds an immense brain, giving him super-massive intelligence that is too high to be measured on a human scale. Technically speaking, his IQ is shown to be 10^30, or one nonillion. He can solve very difficult calculations mentally in roughly seconds, and can visualize equations and trajectories of objects as if they're actually there.Greetings From Techadon He can even determine the mechanical values and physical properties of things by simply looking at them. In combat, Brainstorm is shown to be able to perfectly intuit and predict the mindsets, mannerisms, weaknesses, and attacks of his enemies; as well as being able to use his environment and any ordinary objects within it to win the fight with the minimal amount of moves. After defeating the Vengers, Brainstorm even got the idea for Ben to briefly quit being a superhero, having calculated that their individual egos would turn them against each other in a matter of months; though he was proven wrong (they only lasted a few hours).
Brainstorm can produce and manipulate electricity by both thinking hard enough and opening the exoskeleton plates on his skull. This electrical energy can be used in a variety of ways, such as electrocuting or launching enemies and disabling or destroying machinery. He can also charge up his electrical energy to produce a concentrated beam of electricity strong enough to blast Ship out of the air.Pier Pressure Additionally, he can control the voltage of his electrokinetic attacks. Brainstorm can also generate constructs with his electricity, as shown when Ultimate Kevin created a shield made of electricity to block Argit's quills.The Enemy of My Enemy
Brainstorm is capable of conducting his electricity throughout his body, as shown when Negative Brainstorm did so through his closed skull plates to get Astrodactyl off of him,A Fistful of Brains and when Brainstorm fired electricity from out of his pincers.
Brainstorm can use his electrokinesis to telekinetically move objects, the size and mass of which ranging from trains to living beings without damaging or hurting them.Inferno Brainstorm can also control machinery and other technology with his electricity, giving him a form of technokinesis.
Brainstorm can generate pulses from his brain to block attacks and knock away enemies,Eye of the Beholder generate protective force fields powerful enough to topple an Evolved Arburian Pelarota,The Ultimate Sacrifice and even produce electrical storms.
Brainstorm can levitate several stories above the ground.
Brainstorm is strong enough to pin opponents against walls, rip off an Arachnichimp's webs, or crush a refrigerator with his pinchers. His pincers are also sharp enough to stab through metal.
Despite having a soft body, Brainstorm is very durable thanks to his shell, which can withstand laser and gun fire. His exoskeleton can also act like a protective coat, which can resist the cold temperatures of places such as mountains.Escape From Aggregor
Brainstorm is very agile and can perform acrobatics such as somersaults and forward rolls.Singlehanded
Brainstorm is capable of breathing underwater thanks to his gills, which he has to keep moist when he is on land.
Brainstorm can scale walls and walk on an Arachnichimp's webs.
==Weaknesses==
Fused (416).png|Ineffective Electrokinesis
GCBC (424).png|Concentration Interruption
EfA (54).png|Slippery Surfaces
VoV2 (235).png|Trapped in Webbing
Brainstorm's electric attacks are ineffective against weapons that were made specifically for electrokinetic aliens, such as the Shock Staff.Fused
If Brainstorm's shell is closed when releasing electricity, it will shock and injure his brain, as demonstrated with Dr. Psychobos.
Because Brainstorm needs to concentrate to use his electrokinesis, things that causes him headaches, such as the sonic screams of a Sonorosian, can impair him.Good Copy, Bad Copy
Being a Cerebrocrustacean, Brainstorm is at a massive disadvantage against a Vicetopus due to their large size and resistance to electricity.Showdown: Part 1
Brainstorm has difficulty walking on slippery surfaces, such as snow and ice.
Though Brainstorm can tear it off, he can be immobilized by an Arachnichimp's webbing if he gets hit with enough of it.
==History==
===Alien Force===
*Brainstorm first appeared in Pier Pressure, where he defeated Ship and protected Julie from him.
**The same scene reoccurred on TV in Fame.
*In What Are Little Girls Made Of?, Brainstorm defeated Kevin in a play-fight.
*In Good Copy, Bad Copy, Brainstorm defeated Negative Big Chill, but was defeated himself by Negative Echo Echo, so he switched into Jetray.
*In Voided, Brainstorm saved Manny from some Null Guardian and battled D'Void before retreating with Manny and Helen. Later, Brainstorm was defeated by D'Void.
*In War of the Worlds: Part 2, Brainstorm piloted Ship in "Battle Mode" to reach Augstaka, during which he and Azmuth had some banter.
*In Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 2, Brainstorm fought and recaptured the escaped Spidermonkey.
*In Inferno, Brainstorm built a pen for some Pyroxovores out of a train and some railway tracks.
*In Singlehanded, Brainstorm battled Sunder before switching into Humungousaur.
===Ultimate Alien===
*In Video Games, Brainstorm was scanned by Oliver Thompson for the Stalker off-screen.
*In Escape From Aggregor, Brainstorm took control of a Yeti, told it to attack Dr. Animo, and then freed it before capturing the latter.
*In Fused, Brainstorm was defeated and nearly killed by Aggregor, but was saved by Ra'ad.
*In Eye of the Beholder, Brainstorm defeated Strabismus and freed Baz-l, but accidentally awoke the Sentinels of Monarch in the process.
*In Greetings From Techadon, Brainstorm got a hole in one in golf using his "mental calculations." He then switched into Goop to fight a Techadon robot.
*In The Ultimate Sacrifice, Brainstorm defeated Sentient Ultimate Cannonbolt before switching into Diamondhead.
*In Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United, Brainstorm appeared as one of the many aliens when Ben was explaining his story to Rex.
*In Night of the Living Nightmare, Negative Brainstorm figured out that Ben somehow broke free from the Cassiopeian Dream Eater in a dream.
===Omniverse===
*In Malefactor, a kid failed to dunk Brainstorm before the latter was successfully dunked by another kid.
*In A Fistful of Brains, Negative Brainstorm briefly fought Astrodactyl until they both reverted.
*In The Vengers, Brainstorm defeated the Vengers and soon afterwards formulated a plan which comprised their fellowship.
*In A New Dawn, Brainstorm appeared for a short time when Ben was cycling through his aliens.
===Original Future=== 
*Prior to Ken 10, Brainstorm was among the intelligent aliens used by Ben 10,000 to create an Omnitrix for his son's 10 birthday.Ken 10
==Appearances==
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;Ben
;Season 1
*Pier Pressure (first appearance; intended alien was Jetray)
*What Are Little Girls Made Of? (off-screen activation)
*Good Copy, Bad Copy
*Voided (x2)
*War of the Worlds: Part 2
;Season 2
*Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 2
*Inferno (selected alien was Humungousaur)
*Singlehanded
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;Ben
;Season 1
*Fame (first reappearance; on TV; cameo)
*Video Games (on a screen)
*Escape From Aggregor
*Fused
;Season 3
*Eye of the Beholder
*Greetings From Techadon
*The Ultimate Sacrifice
;Albedo
;Season 3
*Night of the Living Nightmare (dream)
;Flashback
;Specials
*Ben 10/Generator Rex: Heroes United (cameo)
|-|Omniverse=
;Ben
;Season 2
*Malefactor (first reappearance)
;Season 6
*The Vengers
;Season 8
*A New Dawn (cameo)
;Albedo
;Season 4
*A Fistful of Brains
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;Cartoon Network Action Packs
;Alien Force
;Ben
*The New Order
*Ship Shape
*Backcountry Battleground
*Benstorm
*Collectible Heroes
Albedo
*Double Trouble
;Ultimate Alien
*One Man's Trash
;Chapter Books
;Alien Force
*War of the Worlds
;Graphic Novels
;Omniverse
*Parallel Paradox
;Manga
;Alien Force
*Doom Dimension: Volume 1
;Other Comics
;Alien Force
*Wanted: Kevin Levin
;Ultimate Alien
*Time Saver
|-|Video Games=
;Alien Force
*Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks
*Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex
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;Alien Force
*Alien Attack
*Game Creator
*Omnimatch
*Toon Creator
;Ultimate Alien
*Galactic Challenge
*Game Creator
;Omniverse
*Game Creator
*Omniverse Collection
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==Video Games==
===Ben 10 Alien Force: Vilgax Attacks===
Brainstorm is a playable alien in the game. He can launch energy bolts and create large energy blasts. 
====Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable Versions====
Due to the Omnitrix rebooting after Ben's abuse of the quick-change feature during his battle with an animated Mr. Smoothy mascot, Brainstorm was temporarily locked until Ben's arrival on Encephalonus IV.
Brainstorm is able to use his vast intellect to interact with computers for a variety of purposes, such as uploading a virus or unlocking a sealed gate. Similar to Chromastone, Brainstorm's unique block animation allows him to redirect focused energy beams to provide power to structures.
Lightning Storm is an unlockable combo move for Brainstorm.
Brainstorm is vital for progression on the Bellwood, Encephalonus IV, and MorOtesi levels of the game.
====Nintendo DS Version====
Brainstorm and Big Chill are reunlocked upon Ben's arrival on Encephalonus IV.
Brainstorm is able to provide power to lifts scattered around Encephalonus IV.
===Ben 10 Alien Force: The Rise of Hex===
Brainstorm is a playable alien in the game.
Due to the Omnitrix shorting out after Ben fiddled with it, Brainstorm and Swampfire were the only aliens available on Ben's arsenal at the beginning of the game.
Brainstorm is able to power generators, in order to move platforms or to open sealed gates.
Brainstorm's small size allows him to navigate areas that most of Ben's aliens and Ben himself are unable to access.
Brainstorm is the only alien form capable of defeating Techadon Kevin.
==Naming and Translations==
==Etymology==
Brainstorm's name comes from the word "brainstorm", which means a spontaneous group discussion to create new ideas and solve problems. It references how he always creates new ideas and solves problems with his IQ. It also refers to the electrical powers in his brain, as electricity is usually produced from "storm" clouds.
==Trivia==
*In Alien Force and Ultimate Alien, Brainstorm spoke with a British accent. As of Omniverse, Brainstorm speaks with an Austrian accent.
**The reason Brainstorm has a British accent in Alien Force and Ultimate Alien is because the British are stereotyped as being smart and royal.
**Brainstorm's accent in Omniverse is based on that of Ludwig Von Drake, who Corey Burton had voiced in numerous Disney projects.
*Brainstorm's mouth does not move except to show emotion.
**In War of the Worlds: Part 2, his mouth opened when he accidentally vomited on Azmuth.
*Brainstorm was originally one of two aliens featured in Ultimate Alien who generate yellow electricity; the other being Shocksquatch.
*Official sources have provided different explanations on how Brainstorm speaks:
**Dwayne McDuffie stated that he electrostatically vibrates gaseous or liquid mediums.
**Derrick J. Wyatt stated that his thoughts are projected mentally. 
**Brainstorm's Alien Creation card tangentially called it a "secret mind link".
*Brainstorm is one of five aliens featured in Omniverse who generate green electricity; the others being Upgrade, Buzzshock, Frankenstrike, and Nanomech.
*Brainstorm was among the three intelligent aliens used by Ben 10,000 to create Ken's Omnitrix.
*Madison likes Brainstorm better than Rath and refers to him as "the brain crab."Many Happy Returns
*Unlike Servantis, Brainstorm is unable to tamper with the thoughts and memories of other beings.
* Brainstorm had concept art drawn by Eric Canete, whereas his final design was created by Glenn Wong, with color styling by Chris Hooten.
*In Derrick's opinion, Brainstorm is a brain alien with some minorly electric side powers, hence why he did not appear in Max's Monster alongside the rest of Ben's electric-based aliens.
* Brainstorm was considered to appear in the reboot but did not make the cut as an electric alien for Ben because Shock Rock was created for plot purposes.
==Notes==
==References==
===Production Material===
====Alien Force Series Mini Bible====
====End Credits====
===Crew Statements===
====Dwayne McDuffie====
====Eric Canete====
====Glenn Wong====
====Derrick J. Wyatt====
====Duncan Rouleau====
===Pop-Up Trivia===
===Merchandise===
====Bandai====
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