Acolytes (Earth-616)

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Acolytes

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Official Name

Acolytes

Status

Status

Active

Team Identity

Public

Universe

Earth-616

Base Of Operations

Formerly Asteroid M, Avalon, Genosha , Mont Saint Francis

Organization

Team Leader(s)

Exodus; Formerly Magneto, Fabian Cortez, Joseph

Current Members

Exodus, Joanna Cargill, Random, Tempo

Former Members

Amelia Voght, Annemarie Cortez, Barnacle, Chrome, Colossus, Fabian Cortez, Decay, Delgado, Eric Kleinstock, Gargouille, Javitz, Joseph, Kamal, Katu, Kleinstocks, Magneto, Mellencamp, Milan, Nance, Neophyte, Orator, Polaris (Lorna Dane), Projector, Rakkus, Rem-Ram, Rusty Collins, Scanner, Senyaka, Skids, Spoor, Static, Unuscione, Vindaloo

Enemies

X-Men, Excalibur, X-Force

Origin

Origin

The Acolytes started as a small group of mutants loyal to Magneto and his teachings. Lead by Fabian Cortez, they stole a space shuttle to join Magneto on his orbital base Asteroid M. Upon learning of their intentions, Magneto allowed them to stay and become his Acolytes.

Place of Formation

Asteroid M

First appearance

X-Men Vol 2 #1 (Oct 1991)

History

The Acolytes followed the principles of the mutant Magneto, 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.” The Acolytes were originally led by Fabian Cortez.

The Acolytes split into factions on several occasions. Some followed Cortez, while others followed Exodus. Several also followed Joseph.

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.

Notes

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Trivia

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See Also

• Appearances of Acolytes (Earth-616)
• Team Gallery: Acolytes (Earth-616)
• Fan-Art Gallery: Acolytes (Earth-616)

Links and References

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