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    X-Gene Mutant

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    The Children of the Atom, mutants are individuals in the Marvel Universe who are born with an X-Gene that grants them superhuman abilities. Mutants mark the next step in human evolution, known as Homo Superior.

    Short summary describing this concept.

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    Overview

    Mutants mark the next step in human evolution, commonly referred to as Homo Superior. Unlike other superhuman powers, mutation originates at conception as a result of the presence of a particular gene known as the X-Gene (a.k.a. the X-Factor or mutant gene). Mutant powers generally manifest around puberty, but can be catalyzed during periods of heightened emotional or physical stress. Often times, some superhumans are erroneously referred to as mutants because of unique genetic structure and/or their powers were evident at birth. The only true Marvel Mutants are those born with an X-Gene.

    The X-Gene commonly lies dormant until puberty, when it manifests in a number of ways, but it can manifest at birth or lie dormant throughout life, or until triggered mechanically. Mutations manifest in varied and unexpected ways, and mutants may or may not look different than normal humans. A mutation will grant a member of the homo superior species either a psionic or physical ability or some combination thereof. Variations in appearance include abnormal body color, excessive hair or fur, disproportionate or additional limbs, extra appendages (such as tails, wings, or tentacles), textured skin (such as rock or scales) or an animal-like appearance. Powers vary in nature and and include (but are not limited to) superhuman strength, superhuman speed, superhuman senses, flight, telepathy, telekinesis, blast powers, shape shifting, mastery over particular energies/radiation, and control over particular elements.

    Among the public, some humans show great fear or hatred towards mutants due to either their abilities, their appearance, or ignorance, but there are mutants (and humans) who make an effort to achieve equality among humans and mutants, but some feel that the humans will never change and will continue to oppress mutantkind.

    There have been many attempts to neutralize the X-gene for those who wish to lead to what they feel is a normal life. Some have been successful, some have not.

    Marvel's First Mutant

    Namor the Sub-Mariner is often labeled as Marvel's first mutant, which is true insofar as he is the first mutant character published by Marvel.

    However, the first, as in oldest known mutant in the Marvel universe, would be Selene, being well over 17,000 years old.

    Chronological list of Marvel mutants:

    • Selene (over 17,000 years old)
    • Forever Man (?)
    • Saul (one of the oldest Externals)
    • Crule (worshiped Hyborian dieties)
    • Nicodemus (~10000 years old)
    • White Sword
    • Apocalypse (born 3000 BC.)
    • Genesis (wife of Apocalypse)
    • Isca the Unbeaten (sister of Genesis)
    • First Horsemen (children of Apocalypse and Genesis)
    • Azazel (several thousands years old)
    • Sphinx (at least 3300 years old)
    • War (Final Horsemen) (born in the 3rd century)
    • Death (Final Horsemen) (born in the 4th century)
    • Candra (over 1000 years old)
    • Four Horsemen of Apocalypse (11th century)
    • Sahreed (active when Exodus' powers manifested)
    • Scarab (active when Exodus' powers manifested)
    • Exodus (born in the 12th century)
    • Damian Tryp (born in 1337)
    • Locomotive Breath
    • Gideon (born in the 15th century)
    • William Burke
    • Shadow King (born in the 16th century)
    • Gloria Knoblach (born 1673)
    • Clarity (born 1675)
    • Dark Mother (born 1680)
    • Summoner (~300 years old)
    • Elias Bogan (over 250 years old)
    • Graymalkin (born before 1775)
    • Pestilence (Final Horsemen) (born in ~1800)
    • Famine (Final Horsemen) (born in ~1800)
    • Cyber (born in ~1800)
    • Absalom (over 150 years old)
    • Mr. Sinister (Artificial mutant, born in mid 19th century.)
    • Margaret Slade (born in the 1850's)
    • Kabar Brashir (born in the 1850's)
    • Tobias Messenger (born in 1859)
    • Black Womb (born in the 1870's)
    • Hamilton Slade (born in the 1870-1880's)
    • Frederick Slade (born in the 1870-1880's)
    • Jack Starsmore (born in the 1870-1880's)
    • Sabretooth (over 130 years old)
    • Destiny (over 130 years old)
    • Mystique (over 130 years old)
    • Gateway
    • Klara Prast (born in 1895)
    • Wolverine (born in the 1890's)
    • Silver Fox
    • Centennial (born in 1902)
    • Dr. Nemesis (born in 1906)
    • Spitfire (born in the 1910s)
    • Namor (born in 1920)
    • Namora (born in 1921)
    • Magneto (born in the 1920s)
    • Whizzer (born in the 1920s)
    • Super-Sabre
    • Crimson Commando
    • Stonewall
    • Solem
    • Spider-Queen
    • Toro
    • Scalphunter

    Omega-Level Mutants

    Omega-level mutants are the most powerful members of the mutant race, with their psionic powers unlimited within the spectrum of their specific field.

    The Omega-Level Mutation term was originally used to label mutants that were the biggest threat. Omega-Level Mutants are now known as mutants with potential for immeasurable power. The theory of the omega-level power was explained in the limited series X-Men: Forever.

    It explained current human population in the Marvel Universe are the result of experiments by the Celestials eons ago. They were attempting to create humanity and have them evolve into new beings. Those that have achieved Omega-Level powers are nearing the final stage of evolution and often pass along this trait to their progeny.

    The most common listing of qualities needed by these mutants is that they must have unlimited potential, be able to utterly control a substance (examples include ice, matter and energy) and that they can live beyond their physical form. However another way they can be judged to be Omega-level is if they are capable of hosting the Phoenix Force. Be aware, all these are speculations; there are no actual rules for what being an Omega means.

    The confirmed Omega-level mutants that are cited below include:

    1. Rachel Summers was the first mutant referred to as omega-level in Uncanny X-Men #208.
    2. Mr. M shows spectacular displays of power throughout his few appearances but in is in X-Men: The 198 #2 that Val Cooper tells the X-Men that he is indeed an Omega-level mutant. This is quite possible since he can do anything he wishes and after his physical body was incinerated he still lives.
    3. Though Vulcan was first referred to as "beyond Omega-level", this is impossible since Omega is already unlimited. So this has often been seen as a error in the writer's judgment. In Uncanny X-Men #483 he is confirmed as being Omega-level.
    4. Iceman and Jean Grey received the title in the X-Men Forever (2001) series.
    5. Elixir and Franklin Richards were confirmed in the 198 Files.
    6. Quentin Quire was confirmed as an Omega-level mutant by the Phoenix Force within X-Men: Phoenix - Endsong, a series in which he briefly possessed the Phoenix Force.
    7. David Charles Haller confirmed in New Mutants #4 (2009)
    8. X-Man is identified as an Omega-Level mutant in Dark X-Men #2 (2009)
    9. Hope Summers confirmed in X-men: Phoenix Force Handbook (2010)

    Krakoa Era Omega Level Mutants

    Krakoa Era definition of Omega Level Mutants including list of mutants who are omega level (House Of X #1)
    Krakoa Era definition of Omega Level Mutants including list of mutants who are omega level (House Of X #1)

    With the start of Krakoa Era came with a definition of omega level mutants in which their dominate power must have an unknown upper limit this definition includes mutants from previous list but confirming mutants such as Magneto, Exodus, Proteus, Storm, and Monarch are also omega level.

    Note that Franklin Richards has recently been retconned into not being a mutant meaning he may no longer classifies as an Omega Level Mutant

    With the introduction of Arakko more Omega Level Mutants were also introduced all being part of Great Ring of Arakko

    These Mutants are: Isca, Idyll, Lactuca, Lodus Logos, Nameless, Ora, Redroot, Sobunar, Tarn the Uncaring, Xilo,

    Apocalypse's wife Genesis and their children the first horsemen (Death, War, Famine and Pestilence) are also omega level mutants.

    Beyond Omega?

    Also there is a character in the Marvel Universe who seems to have surpassed Omega-Level and may be the true pinnacle of human evolution, having evolved beyond death itself, and so he has been deemed Homo Supreme rather than Homo Superior. He has been promised that he will live to see the End of the Universe:

    1. Craig Hollis/ Mr. Immortal

    Mutant Subspecies

    • Externals
    • The Neo
    • The Cheyarafim
    • The Neyaphem
    • Dominant Speices
    • Changelings

    Mutant Hybrids

    Ex-Mutants and the 198

    During the Marvel event House of M, mutants are decimated when Wanda Maximoff depowers 98% (actually is closer to 99.9997% by using mathematics) of the mutant population after being fed up with her father Magneto's mutant cause. This day went on to be known as M-Day. Notable depowered mutants (or Ex-Mutants) include Magneto himself, Quicksilver, Wind Dancer, Moonstar, Rictor, Chamber, Jubilee, The Blob, and Marrow.

    It was initially estimated by the O*N*E* (Office of National Emergency) to only be 198 mutants left on Earth, although that number has since been refuted to be around 200-300 mutants. Nonetheless, mutants have used that number as a symbol of solidarity representative of their dwindled numbers.

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