Ben 10

[code] Background/History: Ben Tennyson was once an ordinary ten-year-old boy. While on a camping trip with his Grandpa Max and his cousin Gwen, he saw a shooting star. Running off into the woods to investigate, Ben discovered that the shooting star was actually an alien artifact that looked like some kind of wristwatch. When he approached the object, it animated and attached itself to his arm. After freaking out and yelling a bit, he tried to pull and pry it off, but to no avail.

Ben soon discovered that the device had several buttons and a dial with many settings. Thinking that the right combination might allow him to remove the device, Ben started tinkering around. In the process, he discovered that the device allowed him to turn into an alien. And not just one alien, but several different ones, each with cool new powers. He promptly decided to use his newfound powers to become a hero, at least until summer vacation ends.

Ben eventually found out that the device is called the Omnitirx. It's apparently a one of a kind prototype and it transforms him by injecting him with alien DNA. The Omnitrix crashed to earth when Vilgax the space pirate destroyed the vessel that was carrying it. Vilgax wants the Omnitrix so that he can mass-produce it and create an invincible army. He will stop at nothing to get it back from Ben. Vilgax was grievously wounded in his last attempt to capture it, but has since recovered thanks to extensive cybernetic enhancement. Ben defeated him once more, but it's unclear if the threat that is Vilgax is truly gone.

Personality/Motivation: A generally kindhearted and brave boy, Ben wanted to help people even before he got powers. Now that he can actually make a difference, he's just as happy as could be. However, he's still learning to use his powers in a responsible manner. He's only recently learned that being a hero should be it's own reward, and that he shouldn’t expect fame, fortune or favors as a result of his heroic efforts. A thank you from time to time would be nice though!

Ben's a pretty typical ten year old american male. He has a bit of a mischievous streak, especially towards his "geeky" cousin Gwen. He's used the Omnitrix to play pranks on her and others on occasion. He's also used the device for personal gain, such as using Grey Matter's small size to look for the hidden prize in a boxes of cereal or using XLR8's speed to do chores. He once hung a pair of children by their underwear, but they were bullies that totally had it coming.

Quotes:

"Look, if I can figure this thing out, maybe I can help people. I mean, really help them, not just, you know, make things worse."

"Time to go hero!"

Powers/Tactics: Ben can use the Omnitrix to assume the forms of several different alien heroes, each with separate strengths, powers and weaknesses. While Ben's appearance and voice change, he retains all his memories and personality. However, he does describe the experience like being himself and someone else at the same time.

Normally, Ben can only remain in a given form for ten minutes at a time, but this has been known to fluctuate considerably.

So far, Ben has not figured out how to change from one alien form to another, nor can he end a transformation prematurely. The Omnitirix flashes red and beeps loudly to alert him when it's "battery" is running low. He often ends up reverting to his human form at inconvenient time, such as while flying or running at top speed across the surface of a lake. Luckily, he's managed not to hurt himself... so far.

It's unclear exactly how long the Omnitrix takes to recharge or even how it recharges.

It's also not clear at this point if the Omnitrix is sentient or if it is merely programmed with protocols that Ben doesn't comprehend. Frequently it has changed Ben into an alien form he didn't select, but which ultimately proved to still be useful. Other times it has cut his transformations short or extended them for hours. It's even defended itself from direct attack on a few occasions. The Omnitrix seems to have a mind of its own sometimes, and that mind seems determined to turn Ben into a true hero. Ben just thinks the watch is prone to malfunction, not realizing that it malfunctions most often when he is using it in an inappropriate manner.

Ben and others have been unable to remove the Omnitirx. The alien mercenary Hoverboard has explained that the device is bound to Ben on a genetic level. It likely cannot be removed without extensive surgery. At least, not while Ben is still alive. [/code]

Ben has no inate special abilities however since acquiring the Omnitrix he has gained the abilitiy to megamorph into 12 known alien forms. When he first got the Omnitrix he only was able to transform into 10 alien forms but recently he has gained two forms which he is able to occupy. Each alien form has its own powers and abilities as well as its own weaknesses. For the aliens powers and weaknesses refer to the Omnitrix Alien section of the webpage.