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Cannonbolt (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is an Arburian Pelarota (based on pelota, Spanish for "ball" and rota, a play on "rotation"). Pelarotans are hulking, broad-shouldered aliens covered in natural armor plating. The information from the Bandai Alien Collection toy for Cannonbolt refers to his species as a Vulpinic Tortugan (tortuga is Spanish for "turtle") from the planet Vulpin, which Wildmutt also originates from.[5] During Cartoon Network's Ben 10 Week, the two species are explained to be similar but otherwise distinct from one another. The Pelarotan species is now mostly (if not completely) extinct, the Great One having destroyed their planet shortly before Ben discovers the form.[6]

A Pelarotan's natural armor is extremely resistant, able to resist most forms of weapons,[6] corrosives, and temperature extremes[3] without causing harm to the creature beneath. By curling up into a ball, much like an armadillo or pillbug, Pelarotans can completely encase themselves in their natural armor, making them almost impervious to attack. In addition, they can spin themselves at great speeds, allowing them to charge at enemies while remaining more or less untouchable.[6] The drawback is that they cannot easily slow down without emerging from their shell, and thus have trouble hitting faster targets.[7] There is enough space within the shell while rolled up to protect and transport people or objects.[8] However, outside of their ball forms, Pelarotans are extremely clumsy and slow, owing to their bulk and high center of gravity.[6]

Cannonbolt first appears in "The Big Tick" as an accidental transformation. Cannonbolt is the first new alien to appear on the Omnitrix. Despite Ben's initial dislike of the form, it has since become one of the most commonly used forms in the series and replaced Ghostfreak in the opening theme.

Description
Cannonbolt (voiced by Fred Tatasciore) is an Arburian Pelarota (based on pelota, Spanish for "ball" and rota, a play on "rotation"). Pelarotans are hulking, broad-shouldered aliens covered in natural armor plating. The information from the Bandai Alien Collection toy for Cannonbolt refers to his species as a Vulpinic Tortugan (tortuga is Spanish for "turtle") from the planet Vulpin, which Wildmutt also originates from.[5] During Cartoon Network's Ben 10 Week, the two species are explained to be similar but otherwise distinct from one another. The Pelarotan species is now mostly (if not completely) extinct, the Great One having destroyed their planet shortly before Ben discovers the form.[6]

A Pelarotan's natural armor is extremely resistant, able to resist most forms of weapons,[6] corrosives, and temperature extremes[3] without causing harm to the creature beneath. By curling up into a ball, much like an armadillo or pillbug, Pelarotans can completely encase themselves in their natural armor, making them almost impervious to attack. In addition, they can spin themselves at great speeds, allowing them to charge at enemies while remaining more or less untouchable.[6] The drawback is that they cannot easily slow down without emerging from their shell, and thus have trouble hitting faster targets.[7] There is enough space within the shell while rolled up to protect and transport people or objects.[8] However, outside of their ball forms, Pelarotans are extremely clumsy and slow, owing to their bulk and high center of gravity.[6]

Cannonbolt first appears in "The Big Tick" as an accidental transformation. Cannonbolt is the first new alien to appear on the Omnitrix. Despite Ben's initial dislike of the form, it has since become one of the most commonly used forms in the series and replaced Ghostfreak in the opening theme.