Taken
from Sinister’s private files
In order to ensure that Apocalypse shall not have dominion over this world, I have created a failsafe, in case the Summer line does not fulfill my expectations. Using the DNA of my son, Adam Essex, I created two series of clones.
The
first series was created during the early twentieth century and continued until
the mid seventies. The first batch consisted of 116 clones. Unfortunately only
the later versions possessed mutant powers. The early versions usually went
insane after ten years in the outside world. Later versions did not have that
problem. But due to my genetic tampering, the DNA of later clones became
unstable and their powers consumed them within a year. I managed to salvage one
female clone but I learned that I should keep my tampering to a minimum.
Bethany
is the remaining first series clone left. Unfortunately, her healing powers
lent her a resistance to my mind control techniques. After the Wrath incident, the order of termination was
issued but she escaped along with the second series clones.
The
second series was a success. The first clone was, perhaps, my greatest
creation. He was an Omega telepath and possessed three other Alpha-class powers.
I was never able to duplicate all of those powers but it was enough. This one,
I allowed to be raised among humans. I arranged for his adoption into the
LeBeau clan and the Thieves Guild. I also made sure that he would not be tied
down by a domestic arrangement or by the bonds of family. Remy LeBeau is my
greatest creation, which is why I have not terminated him yet. His current
status is unknown, due to his sojourn in Antarctica. I have no idea of whether
he is alive or not.
The
rest of the second series never achieved the potential of LeBeau but they are
powerful in their own right. Unfortunatley, with Nathaniel’s death at the hands
of LeBeau in the tunnels in retribution for the Massacre, I am left with only
seven.