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| Four, Episode 9 | |
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| Air date | October 25, 2003 |
| Written by | Greg Johnson |
| Directed by | Bob Forward |
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Summary
- "Thanks to you all, we have averted catastrophe. It was not without its price, however. But steel is forged through fire, and like it we have been made stronger. We are prepared for what the future brings. I know this, because I have glimpsed into the mind of Apocalypse. Many challenges still await us. But I have seen some who were our enemies become friends.And with a heavy heart, I saw the dearest of friends, become the most terrible of enemies.I saw my X-Men grow and change. And of course, I saw that some people never change. But one thing was clear...that no matter what awaits us, terrible or wonderous... my X-Men will always be there, ready. And of that, I am proud."
- —Charles Xavier
Anti-mutant sentiment continues.
- The Sentinels attack, led by a Super Sentinel which could be Nimrod although bastion and Mastermold have been suggested.
- A reformed Magneto becomes the teacher of the New Mutants.
- Jean Grey is transformed into Dark Phoenix.
- The future X-Men consist of adult versions of Cyclops, Nightcrawler], Shadowcat, Iceman, Rogue (able to fly) and X-23, plus Storm and Colossus. However Wolverine is missing.
- The uniforms the X-Men wear look very much like the uniforms in the Ultimate X-Men comic.
- The Brotherhood joins S.H.I.E.L.D.
