The Omnidroid 8000

The **Omnidroid 0008** (a.k.a. the **Omnidroid v.X8**, or the **Omnidroid 8000**) was the eighth prototype of the Omnidroids created by Syndrome as part of Operation Kronos in the film, *The Incredibles*. It is also the first Omnidroid to be fought onscreen in the film. Like its predecessors, it was designed solely to kill any supers it comes across. Its predecessors' experiences against them have been integrated into its programming to improve its eventual encounter with Mr. Incredible. While powerful, its demise lent improvements to its successor models, making them far deadlier in combat with the Incredibles.

## Features

According to the technical specifications shown to Mr. Incredible by Mirage, the Omnidroid 08 has five bi-symmetrical, segmented legs with four-fingered grappling claws (which can be spun like buzzsaws) for penti-lateral locomotion, bi-polar sensor clusters and Revision 4.0 of the artificial intelligence programming. Its thick, near-impenetrable armor can also withstand the harsh, unforgiving temperatures of molten lava. Plus, it can collapse itself into a sphere and roll itself around for faster movement. Mirage had referred to this Omnidroid version as the "9000" even though "08" was visible on the robot's shell. This is the only Omnidroid to be shown to have had bright blue visors.

## Biography

### *The Incredibles*

The Omnidroid v.8 fought Mr. Incredible when he came to Nomanisan Island, sent there under the impression that he needed to deactivate the robot now that it was rampant. When Mr. Incredible encountered large slash marks on a tree and a giant footprint on the ground, the robot suddenly appeared, advancing upon him. The Omnidroid immediately slashed at Mr. Incredible with its claw, and a successful hit punched his shoulder, causing a cut in his suit. Mr. Incredible threw a punch that sent the robot flying into a tree, but the Omnidroid righted itself quickly. After dodging another attack, the Omnidroid rolled into a sphere and charged toward Mr. Incredible, who ran for it with the robot hot on his trail. Both dove into an outcrop and then into a volcano, landing heavily on its pinnacle. The Omnidroid attempted to push Mr. Incredible into the lava as he tried to push back, but then Mr. Incredible jerked to one side so that the robot fell into the lava and sank in. **However, the Omnidroid then burst out of the lava, unscathed. It advanced onto Mr. Incredible, who tried to escape by jumping onto a chunk of rock that had broken free. But the Omnidroid then grabbed him by his feet with one of its claws and his arms with another. It attempted to pull him apart, but it unintentionally fixed Mr. Incredible's bad back, which allowed him to break free and rip off the claw that was holding his arms. Mr. Incredible then proceeded to fool the Omnidroid momentarily by being directly below its lower sensor before ripping it off, which he threw into the lava. He climbed through a hole that once held the sensor and into the innards of the robot. The Omnidroid punched itself in a vain attempt to get at Mr. Incredible, causing damage to its own bulk. Untouched by the attacks, Mr. Incredible tossed away the upper sensor and whistled for the robot to try to grab him. It brought in another claw, but Mr. Incredible dodged so that the robot tore out its own power core instead. Mr. Incredible emerged victorious as the robot fell down, motionless. Syndrome and Mirage observed this and used the fight to make improvements, leading to the Omnidroid v.9.**

## Powers and Abilities

* **Strength:** The Omnidroid was incredibly strong. Its strength allowed it to grapple cliffs, hurl boulders, and nearly push Mr. Incredible into a pit of lava.
* **Intelligence/calculative powers:** The Omnidroid was also preternaturally intelligent, even for a computer. Its programmings enabled it to effortlessly and immediately overcome any obstacle or opponent it was confronted with. As a result, it never flees an opponent and is utterly relentless in combat. However, it was not foolproof, as Mr. Incredible was able to outwit its programming and use the Omnidroid's relentless nature against it, which eventually led to the Omnidroid destroying itself unintentionally.
* **Leap:** The Omnidroid could leap far distances in a single bound. However, it lacked the ability to fly, which was possessed by the v.10 version.
* **Rolling:** The Omnidroid had the ability to retract its head and limbs and form a ball so that it could move faster by rolling whenever necessary, as shown when chasing Mr. Incredible.
* **Durability:** The Omnidroid was absolutely resistant to any physical attack from trees, lunge attacks and even lava. Some of its parts, however, were not invulnerable, as Mr. Incredible was physically capable of ripping off one of the Omnidroid's claws and both of the Omnidroid's sensors. It is also noticeably vulnerable to its own claws, being the only weapon capable of severely damaging its base and ripping out its power core. Mr. Incredible was also capable of moving the robot himself through punches and grabbing one of the robot's claws, but this would not cause serious physical damages to the robot.

## Trivia

* In the first film, Mirage mistakenly refers to this Omnidroid version as the "Omnidroid 9000" when she is briefing Mr. Incredible, even though it was really the eighth to be made. "08" is also visible on the robot's armor.
* During the briefing with Mirage before landing, Mr. Incredible deduces the robot has become so clever it wanted to pursue freedom; this is the fate that Omnidroid v.10 will follow.
* Unlike in the movie, the Omnidroid's eye can glow Green in the second part of the boss fight in the game.
* The scene of the Omnidroid rolling into a sphere and chasing after Mr. Incredible mimics the scene from *Raiders of the Lost Ark* where Indiana Jones runs away from a large rolling boulder in a temple in South America.