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| “ | Do I look like somebody to joke with? I'm a duly deputized agent of the Plumbers, an intergalactic law enforcement organization! | ” |
– Magister Labrid.[1] | ||
Magister Labrid was an Aquarian[script 1] Plumber.
Appearance
Magister Labrid was a tall, fish-like humanoid with mauve-colored skin and yellow eyes with black, slit-like pupils. His neck was covered with long black gills on either side. He wore a Plumber suit with a transparent helmet.
Personality
Magister Labrid was a serious, brave and dedicated Plumber, and appeared to feel strongly about his job. When he first met Ben and Gwen, he apologized for mistakenly attacking them and offered them his help.[1]
As a Plumber, Labrid was greatly concerned about the safety of others, as he expressed anger when he saw Kevin's dangerous Laser Lances, and didn't appear to trust Kevin because of this, but still wanted to give him a chance.[1] Labrid was even concerned for the safety of his attackers, as he quickly warned a Forever Knight to not use a laser lance that had been damaged during the fight in the castle, though his words fell on deaf ears.[2]
Like his comrade Max, he seemed to act somewhat as a father figure towards Ben. When Ben felt that he couldn't do anything without his grandpa, Labrid give him gentle encouraging words before he died.[2]
History
Background
As seen in Moonstruck, Magister Labrid helped Max Tennyson rescue Verdona from the Synthroid. He was also the one to recruit Max into the Plumbers.
Alien Force
Labrid in Alien Force
Magister Labrid first appeared in Ben 10 Returns: Part 1, where he thought Ben had stolen the Omnitrix. He tracked Ben down from the Rustbucket II all the way to Gwen's school. When he first appeared, he was wearing an ID Mask. He attacked Ben and Gwen while they were locked in the school. Eventually, Gwen managed to capture him. After he explained himself, he apologized for attacking Ben, as he thought Ben was just some kid who stole the Omnitrix. He accompanied Ben and Gwen to a stakeout where a weapons trade, held by Kevin Levin, between the DNAliens and the Forever Knights was happening. They managed to take down Kevin while the DNAliens and the Forever Knights escaped.
Kevin managed to lead them to the Forever Knight's base. Labrid was mortally wounded during a battle with the Forever Knights while protecting Kevin. His dying wish was for Ben, Gwen and Kevin to complete their mission. Labrid evaporated during his death, with his Plumber suit empty. Kevin then took his Plumber badge.
Powers and Abilities
Investigative Skills
Magister Labrid could breathe underwater.[script 1]
Magister Labrid was a good investigator, as he managed to spy on Ben, following him from Lot 4 to Gwen's school without being detected.[1]
Equipment
Magister Labrid wore a special Plumber suit that circulated water instead of air to keep him alive in Earth's atmosphere.[script 1]
Magister Labrid had a Plumber badge, which Kevin took after his death.[2]
Magister Labrid had a Plumber ray gun.[1]
Magister Labrid had an ID Mask, which he used to disguise himself while spying on Ben.[1]
Weaknesses
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Magister Labrid required his Plumber suit to survive on Earth. When it was damaged, he died shortly after.[2]
Magister Labrid could be constrained by a DNAlien's slime.[1]
Appearances
Alien Force
Season 1
- Ben 10 Returns: Part 1 (first appearance)
- Ben 10 Returns: Part 2 (death)
Ultimate Alien
Season 3
- Moonstruck (first reappearance, flashback)
- The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2 (flashback; cameo)
Trivia
- Concept art for Magister Labrid was designed by Thomas N. Perkins IV.[ca 1]
- The crew were thinking of doing a story about Magister Labrid in Season 2 of Alien Force that would reveal a lot about him, but this did not come to pass.[DM 1] He was included in early plans for Vengeance of Vilgax: Part 1.[script 2]
- Labrid's working name was Labris.[script 1]
- Labrid's weapon was originally supposed to resemble a jellyfish that fires spines instead of being a raygun that fires lasers.[script 1]
