Cerebrocrustacean

CerebrocrustaceansDribaThe Frogs of War: Part 2 are a crab-like species from the planet Encephalonus IV in the Encephalonus System.
==Appearance==
Cerebrocrustaceans closely resemble giant crabs with very large heads. They have two arms with claws sprouting from the sides of their heads; and four pointy legs for walking at the base of their stubby torsos.
Cerebrocrustaceans have an exoskeleton, the most prominent feature of which are the two skull plates that cover their heads. A Cerebrocrustacean can open these plates to expose their huge, pink, corrugated brain underneath. Their exoskeleton can appear orange/brown, or other "crabby colors"; and they have small spines poking out around their face and on the top of their skull plates.
A Cerebrocrustacean's face is composed of only two eyes and a mouth. They can emote with their mouths, though they do not use them to talk.
Only male Cerebrocrustaceans have been seen so far, so it is unknown what female Cerebrocrustaceans look like.
Brainstorm official artwork.png|Brainstorm in Alien Force and Ultimate Alien
Brainstorm generator rex.png|Brainstorm in Heroes United
56724.png|Brainstorm in Omniverse
Brainstormy bedo.png|Albedo as Negative Brainstorm in Ultimate Alien
150462.png|Albedo as Negative Brainstorm in Omniverse
Dansing crab 001.png|Cerebrocrustacean Actor
Cerebrocrustacean Incidental OV 2.png|Dignitary 16
Dr Psychobos.png|Dr. Psychobos
ServantisFull2.png|Proctor Servantis
==History==
The Cerebrocrustaceans' predecessors had previously depleted all of the natural electrical resources of the planets Encephalonus I, II, and III; compromising their own solar system.
Learning from the mistakes of their ancestors and determined not to repeat past disastrous errors, the modern Cerebrocrustaceans of Encephalonus IV have evolved to be able to generate their own electrical storms just by thinking hard enough, contributing to the atmospheric energy of their home world, rather than depleting it.
==Diet==
Cerebrocrustaceans are filter feeders.
==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
TEoME (96).png|Electrical Shield
WXI1 (311).png|Force Field Generation
TV (370).png|Sharp Pincers
OB (58).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
A Cerebrocrustacean's cranium holds an immense brain, giving them super-massive intelligence that is too high to be measured on a human scale. Technically speaking, Brainstorm's IQ was shown to be 10^30, or one nonillion.The Vengers Cerebrocrustaceans 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 They can even determine the mechanical values and physical properties of things by simply looking at them. In combat, Cerebrocrustaceans have been shown to be able to perfectly intuit and predict the mindsets, mannerisms, weaknesses, and attacks of their enemies; as well as being able to use their 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).
Cerebrocrustaceans can produce and manipulate electricity by both thinking hard enough and opening the exoskeleton plates on their skulls. This electrical energy can be used in a variety of ways, such as electrocuting or launching enemies and disabling or destroying machinery. They can also charge up their electrical energy to produce a concentrated beam of electricity strong enough to blast Ship out of the air.Pier Pressure Additionally, they can control the voltage of their electrokinetic attacks.Inferno Cerebrocrustaceans can also generate constructs with their electricity, as shown when Ultimate Kevin created a shield made of electricity to block Argit's quills.The Enemy of My Enemy
Cerebrocrustaceans are capable of conducting their electricity throughout their bodies, 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.
Cerebrocrustaceans can use their electrokinesis to telekinetically move objects, the size and mass of which ranging from trains to living beings without damaging or hurting them. Cerebrocrustaceans can also control machinery and other technology with their electricity, giving them a form of technokinesis.
Cerebrocrustaceans can generate pulses from their brains 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.
Cerebrocrustaceans can levitate several stories above the ground.
Cerebrocrustaceans are strong enough to pin opponents against walls, rip off an Arachnichimp's webs,Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 2 or crush a refrigerator with their pincers. Their pincers are also sharp enough to stab through metal.
Despite having a soft body, Cerebrocrustaceans are very durable thanks to their shells, which can withstand laser and gun fire. Their exoskeleton can also act like a protective coat, which can resist the cold temperatures of places such as mountains.Escape From Aggregor
Cerebrocrustaceans are very agile and can perform acrobatics such as somersaults and forward rolls.Singlehanded
Cerebrocrustaceans are capable of breathing underwater thanks to their gills, which they have to keep moist when they are on land.
Cerebrocrustaceans can scale walls and walk on an Arachnichimp's webs.
==Weaknesses==
Fused (416).png|Ineffective Electrokinesis
TFoW2 (403).png|Self-Shock Due to Closed Shell
GCBC (424).png|Concentration Interruption
SD1 (339).png|Vicetopus Predation
EfA (54).png|Slippery Surfaces
VoV2 (235).png|Trapped in Webbing
A Cerebrocrustacean's electric attacks are ineffective against weapons that were made specifically for electrokinetic aliens, such as the Shock Staff.Fused
If a Cerebrocrustacean's shell is closed when releasing electricity, it will shock and injure its brain, as demonstrated with Dr. Psychobos.
Because Cerebrocrustaceans need to concentrate to use their electrokinesis, things that cause them headaches, such as the sonic screams of a Sonorosian, can impair them.Good Copy, Bad Copy
Cerebrocrustaceans are at a massive disadvantage against a Vicetopus due to their large size and resistance to electricity.Showdown: Part 1
Cerebrocrustaceans has difficulty walking on slippery surfaces, such as snow and ice.
Though Cerebrocrustaceans can tear it off, they can be immobilized by an Arachnichimp's webbing if they get hit with enough of it.
==Notable Cerebrocrustaceans==
*Brainstorm (the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Cerebrocrustacean)
**Brainstorm (the Omnitrix's DNA sample of a Cerebrocrustacean in the Original Series Future Timeline)Ken 10
**Negative Brainstorm (Albedo's DNA sample of a Cerebrocrustacean)
*Cerebrocrustacean Actor
*Dignitary 16
**Dignitary 16 (Omniverse Future Timeline)
===Notable Mutated Cerebrocrustaceans===
*Dr. Psychobos
===Notable Cerebrocrustacean Hybrids===
*Servantis (½ Cerebrocrustacean)
*Ultimate Kevin (part Cerebrocrustacean)
==Etymology==
The name Cerebrocrustacean is a portmanteau of "cerebro" (latin for brain) and "crustacean".
==Trivia==
*Cerebrocrustaceans do not have a feud with the Galvans over which species is smarter. Therefore, Dr. Psychobos is the only Cerebrocrustacean that cares.
*Official sources have provided different explanations on how Cerebcrocrustaceans speak:
**Dwayne McDuffie stated that they electrostatically vibrate gaseous or liquid mediums.
**Derrick J. Wyatt stated that their thoughts are projected mentally. 
**Brainstorm's Alien Creation card tangentially called it a "secret mind link".
==References==
===Production Material===
====Alien Force Series Mini Bible====
===Crew Statements===
====Derrick J. Wyatt====
====Dwayne McDuffie====
===Pop-Up Trivia===
===Merchandise===
====Bandai====
====Ben 10: Alien Force (Video Game)====
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