Evolved Nanochips (alternatively known as Nanomites[1] or Evolved Nanomechions) are a race of sapient biomechanical insectoid/computer microchip-like aliens that originate from "hive" planets[2][3] and the evolved form of Nanochips.
Biology[]
Unlike ordinary Nanochips, Nanomites are grey metal humanoid insect-like aliens with a pair of wings and green circuitry-like patterns decorating their bodies.
Powers and abilities[]
Nanomites can generate bioelectricity from their hands and eyes either as a raw discharge of electricity or concentrated explosive orbs of energy. This energy is powerful enough to destroy smaller technology and incapacitate a To'kustar.
Nanomites are highly adaptable, allowing them to copy certain abilities of opponents after being hit by their attacks. For example, they can sprout energy tentacles similar to those of a Nanochip Queen.
Nanomites are very agile and capable of flight thanks to possessing a pair of wings, which can glow whenever they are airborne.
While they are smaller than even Galvan, a Nanomite's size allows them to squeeze into small spaces. They can also reduce their size to microscopic scales and return to their original size at will.
Despite their small stature, Nanomites are strong enough to easily lift a food cover over their heads. They are also resistant to electricity.
Nanomites are able to understand the functions of machinery and other technology, which they can exploit to make machines malfunction and break down in a matter of seconds.
Because they are a technological species, it is possible that Nanomites can merge with Galvanic Mechamorphs.[1]
Given their biomechanical nature, Nanomites can survive in the vacuum of space.[1]
Nanomites are allegedly immune to being controlled by Nanochip Queens. Ben Tennyson claims this is the case for Nanomech because he is part human and "humans never give up". However, it is uncertain whether or how this applies to other Nanomites.
Weaknesses[]
Similar to Galvan, a Nanomite's minuscule size can be a problem if fighting larger opponents. Despite being able to alter their size, they cannot grow any larger as their maximum size is very small.[1]
Because they are extremely light, Nanomites can easily be blown back and immobilized by strong winds.
Nanomites can be affected by magic, as there is a spell that can crush them in a book.
Nanomites are vulnerable to being possessed by an Ectonurite.[1]
Culture and society[]
As they evolve into a full alien race, Nanomites are able to establish their own civilizations.[1]
Notable members[]
- Nanomech: An Omnitrix transformation used by Ben Tennyson.
- Teeny-Weeny: An alternate version of Nanomech used by the Ben Tennyson of Dimension 23.
- Mad Nanomech: An alternate version of Nanomech used by Mad Ben.[4]
Half-qualifiers[]
- Kevin Levin: The Prime Timeline's Kevin Levin was temporarily transformed into a Nanomite due to an Ultimatrix malfunction.
- Ultimate Kevin: 17-year-old Kevin Levin of the Prime Timeline transformed into an amalgamation of every alien available in the Ultimatrix prior to traveling to the Forge of Creation, including Nanomech.
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- Due to the non-sapient nature of Nanochips, Nanomech is identified as an unknown bio-mechanical lifeform by the Galvan and Inspector 13's Species.
- During the development of Ben 10: Alien Swarm, Nanomech went under the working name Benchip.[5]
- Nanomech's design in Ben 10: Ultimate Alien was created by Glenn Wong with color styling by Chris Hooten.[6] Concept art for this design neglected to include his wings and the majority of his circuitry, though he did have lines on his neck and stomach.
- According to the bio card included with Bandai's Nanomech action figure, Nanomech is a unique creation of the Omnitrix in which DNA from both Ben Tennyson and Nanochips were fused together. This backstory has been supported by Duncan Rouleau, who has stated that Nanomech is a human/Nanochip-hybrid.[7] Therefore, Nanomech is the only Omnitrix transformation to be half-human, as well as being the only hybrid transformation to not be access either through an Omnitrix malfunction or the Biomnitrix.
- However, Derrick J. Wyatt instead views Nanomech as an evolved form of Nanochip. He has also confirmed that Teeny-Weeny is a Nanomite instead of a hybrid.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 According to Derrick J. Wyatt
- ↑ According to the Nanomech bio card from Bandai's Ben 10: Alien Force toyline
- ↑ According to the Brazilian Ben 10: Ultimate Alien Online Editora Sticker Album
- ↑ An icon of Nanomech's head can be glimpsed on Mad Ben's Omnitrix in the Omniverse episode "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad Ben World: Part 2".
- ↑ According to Robb Bihun
- ↑ According to Glenn Wong
- ↑ According to Duncan Rouleau