Acolytes (Earth-616)
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History
The Acolytes started as a small group of mutants loyal to Magneto and his teachings. Originally led by Fabian Cortez, they stole a space shuttle to join Magneto on his orbital base Asteroid M. The Acolytes pledged to follow Magneto's principles, particularly the mutant right of superiority over normal humans. Some members of the Acolytes even worshipped Magneto with a religious fervor and regarded him as the “mutant messiah.” Upon learning of their intentions, Magneto allowed them to stay and become his Acolytes.
Magneto was betrayed by Fabian Cortez. Cortez was actually a member of the Upstarts, a group of mutants organized by the Gamesmaster who were awarded points for killing other mutants. As Asteroid M plummeted towards Earth, the Acolyte Chrome used his powers to shield Magneto from harm. Magneto survived the crash, however all of the remaining Acolytes died.
Believing Magneto to be dead, Cortez gathered a second group of Acolytes by playing Magneto off as a martyr.
The Acolytes split into factions on several occasions. Some followed Cortez, while others followed Exodus. Several also followed Joseph, who they believed to be an amnesiac Magneto.
Many of the Acolytes were on the island of Genosha during the massive Wild Sentinels attack sent by Cassandra Nova.
Exodus reformed the Acolytes at the request of an unnamed backer.
Paraphernalia
Equipment: None known.
Transportation: Various stolen space shuttles and other vehicles.
Weapons: Many Acolytes have used energy rifles and other guns in the past.
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Trivia
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