Alien Species
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Transylians are an extraterrestrial species of Frankenstein's Monster-like humanoids from the planet Anur Transyl.[1]

Biology

Anatomy

Transylians are a Human-like species which resemble Frankenstein's monster in the sense that they have stitches across their bodies. They also have a pair of metallic-organic generator-like growths on their backs,[2] which they gain as they age.

It is likely that these generators are the product of some sort of nanite symbiosis.[3]

Powers and abilities

Transylians are capable of generating electric charges and shoot these bursts from either their hands or the generators on their backs. This electricity is as powerful as bolts of lightning,[4] enough to harm Piscciss Premann, Arburian Pelarotas, tangible Ectonurites, and Evolved Necrofriggians. Although their bio-electricity discharge is naturally colored green,[2] it can come in other colors such as purple, blue, and grey.[5]

Transylians can attach to metal surfaces using electromagnetism.

Transylians can survive in the vacuum of space, likely due to their undead-like nature.

Transylians possess enhanced durability, being able to withstand a hybrid Terroranchula's attacks. They are also immune to an Anodite's Mana attacks.

Transylians are immune to intense heat, such as a Pyronite's attacks and an evolved Necrofriggian's ice flames.

Transylians possess enhanced strength, being able to punch through brick walls[4] and Techadon robots. They also possess enhanced dexterity, as they can throw manhole covers like frisbees.

Transylians possess a degree of enhanced speed, enough to keep up with Appoplexians.

Like the other races in the Anur System, Transylians are immune to the effects of Corrodium and can see in the dark.[5]

Transylians have considerable reflexes, being able to counterattack speed-based species such as Kinecelerans, Citrakayahs, and Skidmarx's Species.

Certain Transylians possess enhanced intelligence,[4] as Viktor is considered to be the preeminent scientist of the Anur System.[5]

Transylians can regenerate parts and heal from even serious injuries that are almost fatal.[4]

Weaknesses

Despite all of their electrokinetic abilities, Transylians are incapable of absorbing electricity.[5] Additionally, they can be harmed by their own electricity.

As their generator-like growths are the source of their electricity, opponents such as a hybrid Terroranchula can absorb electricity through them.

Certain Transylians are unable to fit through small or tight spaces.

Like other living beings, Transylians can be controlled by a Vladat's Corrupturas.

Like other organic beings, Transylians can be banished to another timeline by a Chronosapien.

Transylians are vulnerable to being possessed by Ectonurites.

Transylians can experience fear in the presence of Toepick's Species.[5]

Culture and society

Depending on the individual, Transylians have a myriad of personalities, though according to Viktor, they commonly share a hatred of Vladats, due to being enslaved by them and used ultimately as food in the past.

Transylians are not too friendly towards beings from outside the Anur System and view them as monsters. They are also one of several races under the command of the Ectonurites.

Transylians view anything hideously ugly as attractive. For example, Viktoria had a crush on Ben Tennyson while he developed a severe case of acne, a side-effect of Swampfire undergoing his "blossoming".

Language

Despite their incredible intelligence, Transylians have a very simply native language.[4]

Notable members

  • Frankenstrike: An Omnitrix transformation used by Ben Tennyson.
    • Lightning Volt: An alternate version of Frankenstrike used by the Ben Tennyson of Dimension 23.
    • Negative Frankenstrike: An alternate version of Frankenstrike used by Albedo.[5]
    • Mad Frankenstrike: An alternate version of Frankenstrike used by Mad Ben.[5]
    • Benzarro Frankenstrike: An alternate version of Frankenstrike used by Benzarro.
    • The Electric Corpse: An alternate version of Frankenstrike used by Nega Ben.[5]
  • Dr. Viktor: A Transylian scientist and one of Zs'Skayr's loyal servants.
  • Viktoria: A young female Transylian

Half-qualifiers

  • Kevin 11 2.0: 12-year-old Kevin Levin of the Prime Timeline transformed into an amalgamation of Ben Tennyson's second set of 10 aliens, including Frankenstrike.
    • 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. Though Frankenstrike was not available at the time, Ultimate Kevin became part-Transylian by absorbing Viktor's powers.
  • Anur-Mirrored Hobble: A mirror clone of Hobble comprised of Translyian and Hobble's Species' DNA.

History

Anur Transyl used to be home of two different races: the Transylians and the Vladats. The Transylians were the Vladats' main source of food until the Transylians rebelled against the Vladats, using superior technology that they had developed in secret, they hunted all Vladats on Anur Transyl into utter extinction and became the dominant species on Anur Transyl.

At some point, Transylians learned how to harness the lightning from Anur Transyl's giant storms with their own electric powers.[2]

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Notes

  • The name "Transylian" is a play on Transylvania.
  • The Transylian design featured on the show was created by Tom Perkins whereas the design featured in Omniverse was created by Derrick J. Wyatt.[3][5]
  • From the original series until Ultimate Alien, Frankenstrike was originally named Benvicktor in the credits for the episode "Be Afraid of the Dark" and on merchandise.
    • In-universe, Ben Tennyson came up with Frankenstrike's current name when he was 11 years old.[5]
  • Viktor was initially considered to be Frankenstrike's genetic donor. This has been changed in Ultimate Alien, as Transylian DNA was already in the Omntrix and that Ben Tennyson misunderstood what was happening when it "sampled" Viktor's DNA.[6]
  • In the original series, Transylians were referred to as the second smartest race in the galaxy behind the Galvan.[7] This has been retconned in Omniverse, as enhanced intelligence is not a common trait among Transylians.[5]
  • Similar to how Humans have organ donors, Transylians can have their limbs replaced with those from another member of their species. However, the process is much easier with no tissue rejection.[5]
  • It is confirmed that Tummyhead is not a Transylian.[5]
  • In 2020, Wyatt released full-color models of Frankenstrike's hypothetical appearance in Omniverse flashbacks, the Electric Corpse, and alternate counterparts used by Albedo and Mad Ben.
  • It is confirmed that the Omnitrix from the Ben 10 reboot contains Transylian DNA.[8] Therefore, Frankenstrike is one of the countless aliens whose DNA pod was glimpsed in the episode "Innervasion Part 5: High Override".
    • Frankenstrike was among the aliens considered to physically appear in the reboot, but did not make the cut because Shock Rock was given a heavy focus during Season 2.[8]

References

  1. According to Benvicktor/Frankenstrike's bio card from Bandai's Ben 10 toyline
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 According to the trivia version of the episode "Be Afraid of the Dark"
  3. 3.0 3.1 According to Tom Perkins
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 According to Benvicktor/Frakenstrike's Alien Creation card from Bandai's Ben 10: Ultimate Alien toyline
  5. 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 According to Derrick J. Wyatt
  6. According to Dwayne McDuffie
  7. According to the trivia version of the episode "The Return"
  8. 8.0 8.1 According to Duncan Rouleau
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