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The Rustbucket III[script 1][script 2] is a standard-issue Plumber jet that Kevin modified using some extra alien gadgets and technology.[1]
Appearance
In Ultimate Alien, the Rustbucket III was a large green jet-like vehicle resembling a Concord.
In Omniverse, the Rustbucket III has a forward-swept wingspan, a larger cabin, a shorter and wider body, and an extrusion coming from the back of each wing. Its color scheme is similar to the Proto-TRUK's and the initials "RB3" are printed on the sides of the cabin.
History
Ultimate Alien
The Rustbucket III first appeared in Fame, when the team tracked down an alien that had been stealing from NASA.
It was then destroyed via crash-landing in The Ultimate Sacrifice, before being repaired in the next episode, The Mother of All Vreedles, where it was shot down by Octagon Vreedle and flew into the ocean, then fully repaired, all in the same episode.
Omniverse
In For a Few Brains More, it showed up with its brand new paintjob to allow Kevin and Gwen to assist Ben against Albedo and Khyber.
Features
Inside the Rustbucket III in Ultimate Alien
- The jet can interface with Plumber Badges.
- It has a cargo area that holds Kevin's and Ben's cars, with tunnels leading to different emergency exits.
- It has Extranet access, allowing anyone onboard to access any database on Earth, even secure government ones.[2][1]
- It is extremely fast, and can be used as a spaceship.[3]
- Because it functions underwater, it can be used as a submarine.[4]
- The jet has manual and autopilot settings.
- Its weapons system includes laser weapons and missile launchers.
Appearances
Ultimate Alien
Season 1
- Fame (first appearance)
- Hit 'Em Where They Live
- Too Hot to Handle
- Ultimate Aggregor
Season 2
- Map of Infinity
- Deep
- Perplexahedron
- The Forge of Creation
- The Enemy of My Enemy
- Absolute Power: Part 2
Season 3
- Eye of the Beholder
- Viktor: The Spoils
- Revenge of the Swarm
- Ben 10,000 Returns
- Prisoner Number 775 is Missing
- Simian Says
- Greetings From Techadon
- The Purge
- Double or Nothing
- The Ultimate Sacrifice (destroyed and later rebuilt)
- The Mother of All Vreedles (destroyed and later rebuilt again)
- The Widening Gyre (destroyed and later rebuilt again)
- A Knight to Remember
- Enemy of My Frenemy
- The Beginning of the End
- The Ultimate Enemy: Part 1
- The Ultimate Enemy: Part 2 (flashback)
Omniverse
Season 4
- For a Few Brains More (first reappearance)
Video Games
Ultimate Alien
Online Games
Ultimate Alien
Comics
Cartoon Network Action Pack!
Ultimate Alien
- Target Rath (flashback; cameo)
Ultimate Alien
Volume 1
- Target Rath (flashback; cameo)
Standalone Comics
Ultimate Alien
Naming and Translations
| Language | Name | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish (Spain) | Cámper (Ben 10: Ultimate Alien) Rustbucket III (Ben 10: Omniverse) |
From Cámper, Campervan From the original English name |
Etymology
The Rustbucket III is named numerically after the Rustbucket II.