Meet the X-Men and the X-Villains!
They were born with super-human abilities, into a world that looks at them not as saviors, but as freaks. At Professor Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters, however, the Super Hero team X-Men continue to hone their mutant powers in the fight against the forces of destruction. Their quest is to prove that they too have a place on Earth, that humans and mutans can coexist peacefully on the planet too they both call home.
Far above the Earth in an orbiting space station, Magneto, the Master of Magnetism, looks down and sees a very different picture! He believes that the only way he and other mutants can survive is by destroying the human race entirely. The orbiting citadel has been constructed by Magneto with a dual purpose. First and foremost, Avalon is in a safe-haven for his dedicated legion of followers, the villainous mutants known as the Acolytes. It is here Magneto's forces plan their all out assault on earth. With advanced technologies and the combined mutant abilities of the Acolytes, Magneto plans to disrupt magnetic fields all across the planet. The results would be nothing less than total devastation. The worldwide corruption of computer systems, complete shutdown of all power system, the collapse of every nation's communication networks -- all resulting in the extinction of countless human lives. Magneto plans to usher in a new Dark Age for earth's non-mutant population.
Professor Charles Xavier has trained his X-Men to combat just this kind of mutant menace. But with the promise of a mutant-run planet, a frightening array of the X-Men's most formidable villains have allied themselves with the Master of Magnetism, and the mutant-hunting Sentinels scouring the planet with hopes of exterminating all mutants, even the uncanny X-Men may be doomed to defeat. History is about to change in the greatest battle mankind has ever seen.
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The Mutant of Steel
Born and raised in Russia, this impressionable young farmer left his homeland behind to serve man and mutantkind--joining the X-Men as the armored mutant, Colossus! In his organic steel form, Colossus becomes nearly invincible, as well as fantastically strong--he can lift as much as 70 tons!
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Optic Blasting X-Men Leader
A no-nonsense man of action, Cyclops is the highly-respected leader of the X-men -- as well as their first member! His optic blasts, controlled only by a visor made of ruby quartz, make Cyclops one of the most powerful X-Men.
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Cool Justice
The brash and impulsive Bobby Drake is better known as the Iceman, a mutant with the ability to lower the temperature around his body to the point where moisture freezes. As a member of the X-Men, Iceman uses his freezing power on both the defensive and the offensive, forming weapons from ice seemingly from mid-air!
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Unstoppable Evil
The magical properties of the ruby of Cyttorak transformed Cain Marko into a being of unstoppable evil--the irresistable force that men call Juggernaut! Juggernaut is slow, but in terms of sheer attack and defense strength, no one is stronger. Try to confuse him with Super Jumps, then seize the moment to attack!
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The Master of Magnetism
The malevolent Magneto seeks to dominate mankind, to bring about a world under mutant control--with himself as leader. The very magnetic fields of the Earth are Magneto's to control, and he will use those powers to destroy any who stand between him and his goals. He can unleash devastating attacks like the Hyper-X Airbeam Sliding attack--massive damage! Attack when you can, with everything you have, and defend yourself by any means possible!
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The Scarlet Demon
This super soldier was created by Soviet secret forces, but because of his super powers, he was sealed away for 30 years. After breaking free, he began to kill without authorization or mercy, absorbing the life force of his victims.
He has a very long attack range, but is slower than most others for that reason. Learn to read the opponents' moves and plan your attacks. Learn to perform feints and catch your opponent off-guard.
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Warrior Telepath
Psylocke's exquisite exterior belies the cunning warrior woman within. In addition to her fighting skills, Psylocke possesses telepathic powers -- foremost among these is her "psychic knife," which she can use to blast her opponent's nervous systems from the inside. She has both endurance and speed, and her close range attacks are formidable -- but defense is not her strong point, so guard well!
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Mutant-Hunting Robot
Created and programmed by those humans who hate and fear mutants, the robotic Sentinels were designed to seek out and eliminate the so-called "mutant menace." Sentinels have no emotion or understanding--they exist solely to fulfill their dread purpose. The Sentinels move slowly, but have incredible power and a long reach. They can even withstand heavy attacks and their power kicks and punches are very effective!
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Armored Master of the Katana
Master of Japanese sword techniques and a member of the powerful Yashida clan, the Silver Samurai has long been a foe of the X-Men. The armor-clad Samurai can channel his mutant powers through his sword, making his attacks all the more lethal. He has a long reaching attack and can break through guards. Use his Super Jump to get out of corners--then move in for the attack!
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Warrior Sorceress
A denizen of the dimension known as Mojo World, Spiral is a warrior-sorceress of great power and evil.
Her 6-armed attacks make her a force to be reckoned with. Spiral's forward attacks don't have a lot of strength, but variety and speed make up for it! You better master the Dancing Sword technique as soon as possible, if you have any hope of surviving.
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Mutant Weather Elemental
Along with Cyclops, Storm is one of the leaders of the Uncanny X-Men. As her name implies, Storm possesses the mutant power to control the weather itself. Honor, duty, friendship, and sacrifice mean everything to Storm, who uses her elemental powers to oppose those evil mutants who seek to destroy humanity.
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Berserker Fury--Weapon X Style!
Combine pure, savage fury with indestructible razor-sharp claws and you get the X-Man known as Wolverine! With his adamantium-laced skeleton and claws, and his mutant healing factor, Wolverine is virtually unbeatable! Long years of training, from his days as the Canadian government's Weapon X, to his time with the X-Men, have made Wolverine the perfect fighting machine.
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