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| Image = Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 477 Textless.jpg
| Quotation = By right of blood and combat! By right of succession! I name myself '''EMPEROR VULCAN''', Ruler of the '''SHI'AR IMPERIUM'''!
 
| Speaker = [[Gabriel Summers (Earth-616)|Vulcan]]
 
| QuoteSource = Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 485
 
| Title = [[Vulcan|Emperor Vulcan]]
 
| Image = X-Men Emperor Vulcan Vol 1 2 Textless.jpg
 
 
| ImageSize = 300
 
| ImageSize = 300
 
| RealName = [[Gabriel Summers|Gabriel "Gabe" Summers]]
 
| RealName = [[Gabriel Summers|Gabriel "Gabe" Summers]]
| RealName2 = {{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #13}}
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| RealNameRef = {{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #13}}
| CurrentAlias = [[Vulcan|Emperor Vulcan]]
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| CurrentAlias = [[Vulcan]]
| Aliases = [[Vulcan]], Kid Vulcan,{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #4}} Vulcan the Great, Vulcan the Kingbreaker{{r|X-Men: Kingbreaker #1}}
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| Aliases = [[Vulcan|Emperor Vulcan]], Kid Vulcan,{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #4}} Vulcan the Great, Vulcan the Kingbreaker{{r|X-Men: Kingbreaker #1}}
 
| Identity = Secret
 
| Identity = Secret
 
| Identity = Public
 
| Identity = Public
| Affiliation = Majestor of the [[Shi'ar Empire]]; Formerly {{M|X-Men}}
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| Affiliation = {{M|X-Men}}; Formerly Majestor of the [[Shi'ar Empire]]
 
| Relatives = [[Oscar Stamp (Earth-616)|Oscar Summers]] (paternal distant ancestor, deceased);<br>
 
| Relatives = [[Oscar Stamp (Earth-616)|Oscar Summers]] (paternal distant ancestor, deceased);<br>
 
[[Daniel Edge (Earth-616)|Daniel Summers]] (paternal distant ancestor, deceased);<br>
 
[[Daniel Edge (Earth-616)|Daniel Summers]] (paternal distant ancestor, deceased);<br>
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[[Scott Summers (Earth-616)|Scott Summers (Cyclops)]] (brother);<br>
 
[[Scott Summers (Earth-616)|Scott Summers (Cyclops)]] (brother);<br>
 
[[Alexander Summers (Earth-616)|Alexander Summers (Havok)]] (brother);<br>
 
[[Alexander Summers (Earth-616)|Alexander Summers (Havok)]] (brother);<br>
[[Madelyne Pryor (Earth-616)|Madelyne Pryor-Summers (Red Queen)]] (sister-in-law/clone of second sister-in-law, deceased);<br>
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[[Madelyne Pryor (Earth-616)|Madelyne Pryor-Summers (Red Queen)]] (sister-in-law/clone of second sister-in-law,);<br>
[[Jean Grey (Earth-616)|Jean Grey-Summers (Phoenix)]] (sister-in-law, deceased);<br>
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[[Jean Grey (Earth-616)|Jean Grey-Summers (Phoenix)]] (sister-in-law);<br>
 
[[Cal'syee Neramani (Earth-616)|Cal'syee Neramani (Deathbird)]] (wife);<br>
 
[[Cal'syee Neramani (Earth-616)|Cal'syee Neramani (Deathbird)]] (wife);<br>
[[Deathbird's child (Earth-616)|unborn child]]{{r|X-Men Vol 4 #18|20}};<br>
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[[Deathbird's Child (Earth-616)|Unborn child]];{{r|X-Men Vol 4 #18|20}}<br>
 
[[Lilandra Neramani (Earth-616)|Lilandra Neramani]] (sister-in-law, deceased);<br>
 
[[Lilandra Neramani (Earth-616)|Lilandra Neramani]] (sister-in-law, deceased);<br>
 
[[D'Ken Neramani (Earth-616)|D'Ken Neramani]] (brother-in-law, deceased);<br>
 
[[D'Ken Neramani (Earth-616)|D'Ken Neramani]] (brother-in-law, deceased);<br>
[[Nathan Summers (Earth-616)|Nathan Summers (Cable)]] (nephew);<br>
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[[Nathan Summers (Earth-616)|Nathan Summers (Cable)]] (nephew, deceased);<br>
 
[[Adam Neramani (Earth-616)|Adam Neramani (X-Treme)]] (nephew, alleged half-brother);<br>
 
[[Adam Neramani (Earth-616)|Adam Neramani (X-Treme)]] (nephew, alleged half-brother);<br>
 
[[Aliya Dayspring (Earth-4935)|Aliya Dayspring (Jenskot)]] (niece, deceased);<br>
 
[[Aliya Dayspring (Earth-4935)|Aliya Dayspring (Jenskot)]] (niece, deceased);<br>
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| CharRef = {{c|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #13}}
 
| CharRef = {{c|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #13}}
   
| Citizenship = American
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| Citizenship = American,Krakoan
 
| Citizenship2 = Shi'ar Empire
 
| Citizenship2 = Shi'ar Empire
 
| MaritalStatus = Married
 
| MaritalStatus = Married
| Occupation = Formerly Majestor of the Shi'ar Empire; adventurer; terrorist
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| Occupation = Formerly Majestor of the Shi'ar Empire; adventurer; terrorist
| Education = Tutoring by [[Moira Kinross (Earth-616)|Dr. Moira MacTaggert]] & [[Charles Xavier (Earth-616)|Professor Charles Xavier]]{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #13}}
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| Education = Tutoring by [[Moira Kinross (Earth-616)|Dr. Moira MacTaggert]] and [[Charles Xavier (Earth-616)|Professor Charles Xavier]]{{r|Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A-Z #13}}
   
 
| Origin = [[Homo superior|Mutant]]
 
| Origin = [[Homo superior|Mutant]]
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| Creators = Ed Brubaker; Trevor Hairsine
 
| Creators = Ed Brubaker; Trevor Hairsine
 
| First = X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1
 
| First = X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1
| Death = War of Kings #6
 
   
 
| Quotation = By right of blood and combat! By right of succession! I name myself '''EMPEROR VULCAN''', ruler of the '''SHI'AR IMPERIUM'''!
| HistoryText =
 
 
| Speaker = [[Gabriel Summers (Earth-616)|Vulcan]]
 
| QuoteSource = Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 485
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| HistoryText =
 
===Early Years===
 
===Early Years===
Vulcan's history began on the Shi'ar throne-world, as the unborn child of [[Christopher Summers (Earth-616)|Christopher]] and Katherine Summers (parents of Scott and Alex Summers, who would become [[Cyclops]] and [[Havok]], respectively). Katherine Summers was pregnant when the Summers were abducted by [[D'Ken Neramani (Earth-616)|D'Ken]]. Corsair escaped in an attempt to save both mother and child, but she was killed in retaliation by D'Ken.{{citation}}
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Vulcan's history began on the Shi'ar throne-world, as the unborn child of [[Christopher Summers (Earth-616)|Christopher]] and Katherine Summers (parents of Scott and Alex Summers, who would become [[Cyclops]] and [[Havok]], respectively). Katherine Summers was pregnant when the Summers were abducted by [[D'Ken Neramani (Earth-616)|D'Ken]]. Corsair escaped in an attempt to save both mother and child, but she was killed in retaliation by D'Ken.{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #4}}
   
 
[[File:Gabriel Summers (Earth-616) from X-Men Deadly Genesis Vol 1 6 001.png|thumb|150px|left|Young Gabriel being aged through adolescence through a Shi'ar incubator]]
 
[[File:Gabriel Summers (Earth-616) from X-Men Deadly Genesis Vol 1 6 001.png|thumb|150px|left|Young Gabriel being aged through adolescence through a Shi'ar incubator]]
Gabriel was removed from his mother's body and placed in an incubation-accelerator, used to breed new slaves, aging him to the prime adolescence. Sent to Earth to become a slave for [[Davan Shakari (Earth-616)|Davan Shakari]], the Emperor's hand on Earth, he escaped to be found by [[Moira Kinross (Earth-616)|Moira MacTaggart]] with little or no memories of who he was or where he came from. She took him as her ward, and instructed him in the use of his nascent powers.{{citation}}
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Gabriel was removed from his mother's body and placed in an incubation-accelerator, used to breed new slaves, aging him to the prime adolescence. Sent to Earth to become a slave for [[Davan Shakari (Earth-616)|Davan Shakari]], the Emperor's hand on Earth, he escaped to be found by [[Moira Kinross (Earth-616)|Moira MacTaggart]] with little or no memories of who he was or where he came from. She took him as her ward, and instructed him in the use of his nascent powers.{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #4|6}}
   
 
===Vulcan the X-Man===
 
===Vulcan the X-Man===
He claimed his name was Gabriel, but he chose the code name of Vulcan from a book on Roman mythology, and [[Charles Xavier (Earth-616)|Charles Xavier]] recognized his mental imprint as being related to Cyclops. He was one of the team, including [[Petra (Earth-616)|Petra]], [[Armando Muñoz (Earth-616)|Darwin]], and [[Suzanne Chan (Earth-616)|Sway]] that attempted to rescue the original [[X-Men (Earth-616)|X-Men]] from [[Krakoa (Earth-616)|Krakoa]].{{citation}}
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He claimed his name was Gabriel, but he chose the code name of Kid Vulcan from a book on Roman mythology, and [[Charles Xavier (Earth-616)|Charles Xavier]] recognized his mental imprint as being related to Cyclops. He was one of the team, including [[Petra (Earth-616)|Petra]], [[Armando Muñoz (Earth-616)|Darwin]], and [[Suzanne Chan (Earth-616)|Sway]], that attempted to rescue the original [[X-Men (Earth-616)|X-Men]] from [[Krakoa (Earth-616)|Krakoa]].{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #4}}
   
Vulcan and his team rescued Scott from Krakoa and Vulcan was able to hurt the living island, which greatly enraged the creature. Vulcan revealed to Cyclops that they were in fact brothers, and sent Cyclops away on their jet to safety. As the jet took off, Cyclops watched in horror as the living island struck down and, seemingly, killed Vulcan and his team. Sway was hit first, and severed in two at her torso. Her body released the last of her mutant power to slow time down around them.{{citation}}
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Vulcan and his team rescued Scott from Krakoa and Vulcan was able to hurt the living island, which greatly enraged the creature. Vulcan revealed to Cyclops that they were in fact brothers, and sent Cyclops away on their jet to safety. As the jet took off, Cyclops watched in horror as the living island struck down and, seemingly, killed Vulcan and his team. Sway was hit first, and severed in two at her torso. Her body released the last of her mutant power to slow time down around them. As Petra was incinerated, she also reacted reflexively and drew them all below the surface into a cave that her power created. There, Vulcan and Darwin lay dying, and Darwin transformed himself into energy and bonded with Vulcan, thus saving them both.{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #6}}
   
 
After the apparent deaths of the team, Cyclops returned to Professor Xavier in a hysterical state, blaming himself for their deaths. The Professor decided it was best for all involved if he altered their memories to forget about Vulcan and his team, and spare everyone the agony. A new team was assembled to rescue the original X-Men from Krakoa.{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #4}}{{r|Giant-Size X-Men #1}}
As Petra was incinerated, she also reacted reflexively and drew them all below the surface into a cave that her power created. There, Vulcan and Darwin lay dying, and Darwin transformed himself into energy and bonded with Vulcan, thus saving them both.{{citation}}
 
   
 
Vulcan and Darwin were launched into space along with the Krakoa land mass by [[Lorna Dane (Earth-616)|Polaris]]{{r|Giant-Size X-Men #1}} and remained inert until years later, when the massive backlash of power resulting from [[M-Day]] awakened Vulcan.{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1}}
After the apparent deaths of the team, Cyclops returned to Professor Xavier in a hysterical state, blaming himself for their deaths, and the Professor decided it was best for all involved if he altered their memories to forget about Vulcan and his team, and spare everyone the agony. A new team was assembled to rescue the original X-Men from Krakoa.{{citation}}
 
 
Vulcan and Darwin were launched into space along with the Krakoa land mass by [[Lorna Dane (Earth-616)|Polaris]]{{r|Giant-Size X-Men #1}}{{r|Uncanny X-Men #486}}<ref>{{c|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #6}} mistook by picturing [[Jean Grey (Earth-616)|Jean Grey]]</ref> and remained inert until years later, when the massive backlash of power resulting from [[M-Day]] awakened Vulcan.{{citation}}
 
   
 
[[File:X-Men Deadly Genesis Vol 1 5 Textless.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Vulcan meeting his brother, [[Scott Summers (Earth-616)|Cyclops]], after his return]]
 
[[File:X-Men Deadly Genesis Vol 1 5 Textless.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Vulcan meeting his brother, [[Scott Summers (Earth-616)|Cyclops]], after his return]]
 
===Deadly Genesis===
 
===Deadly Genesis===
He returned from his space exile to reclaim his title as an X-Man, killing [[Sean Cassidy (Earth-616)|Banshee]] in the process, and attempting to kill [[James Howlett (Earth-616)|Wolverine]], even kidnapping [[Rachel Summers (Earth-811)|Marvel Girl]] and [[Scott Summers (Earth-616)|Cyclops]].{{citation}}
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He returned from his space exile to reclaim his title as an X-Man, killing [[Sean Cassidy (Earth-616)|Banshee]] in the process, and attempting to kill [[James Howlett (Earth-616)|Wolverine]], even kidnapping [[Rachel Summers (Earth-811)|Marvel Girl]] and [[Scott Summers (Earth-616)|Cyclops]].{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1|3}}
   
After Xavier's deception had been exposed, Marvel Girl reached into Vulcan's mind and released the subconscious inert form of Darwin, which Vulcan expelled from his body. Using this opportunity, the X-Men attacked him as they deemed him too dangerous to be left alone. Vulcan easily repelled their attack and fled the planet, renouncing Cyclops as his brother, and headed for space with the vision of D'Ken killing his mother raging in his mind, and bent on revenge.{{citation}}
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After Xavier's deception had been exposed, Marvel Girl reached into Vulcan's mind and released the subconscious inert form of Darwin, which Vulcan expelled from his body. Using this opportunity, the X-Men attacked him as they deemed him too dangerous to be left alone. Vulcan easily repelled their attack and fled the planet, renouncing Cyclops as his brother, and headed for space with the vision of D'Ken killing his mother raging in his mind, bent on revenge.{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #6}}
   
 
===The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire===
 
===The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire===
On his way to the Shi'ar galaxy he learned that D'Ken had been in a coma and was no longer the ruler of the Shi'ar. He re-focused his anger on the then current ruler: [[Lilandra Neramani (Earth-616)|Lilandra]]. He captured a Shi'ar war-bird and its crew and learned of Lilandra's sister [[Cal'syee Neramani (Earth-616)|Deathbird]], who was in exile. As he made his way towards the Shi'ar galaxy, he destroyed the star-gates behind him to hinder the X-Men he knew would be coming, which brought him to the attention of the Shi'ar [[Imperial Guard (Earth-616)|Imperial Guard]].{{citation}}
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On his way to the Shi'ar galaxy he learned that D'Ken had been in a coma and was no longer the ruler of the Shi'ar. He re-focused his anger on the then current ruler: [[Lilandra Neramani (Earth-616)|Lilandra]]. He captured a Shi'ar war-bird and its crew and learned of Lilandra's sister [[Cal'syee Neramani (Earth-616)|Deathbird]], who was in exile. As he made his way towards the Shi'ar galaxy, he destroyed the star-gates behind him to hinder the X-Men he knew would be coming, which brought him to the attention of the Shi'ar [[Imperial Guard (Earth-616)|Imperial Guard]].{{r|Uncanny X-Men #477}}
   
[[Impulse (Imperial Guard)|Impulse]] was killed and several other members were seriously injured during the battle. Gabriel was ultimately defeated by [[Kallark (Earth-616)|Gladiator]], losing his left eye as a result. Under [[K'Tor (Earth-616)|K'Tor's]] orders he was taken to the prison orbiting [[Phygim]].{{citation}}
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[[Impulse (Imperial Guard)|Impulse]] was killed and several other members were seriously injured during the battle. Gabriel was ultimately defeated by [[Kallark (Earth-616)|Gladiator]], losing his left eye as a result. Under [[K'Tor (Earth-616)|K'Tor's]] orders he was taken to the prison orbiting [[Phygim]].{{r|Uncanny X-Men #480}}
 
 
 
[[File:Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 483 Textless.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Vulcan and [[Cal'syee Neramani (Earth-616)|Deathbird]]]]
 
[[File:Uncanny X-Men Vol 1 483 Textless.jpg|thumb|150px|left|Vulcan and [[Cal'syee Neramani (Earth-616)|Deathbird]]]]
   
After spending an unknown amount of time in the prison, Gabriel was released by a "Secret Order" of Shi'ar. They seemed to want Vulcan's help in 'restoring the true empire', and took him to meet the also imprisoned Deathbird. However, soon afterwards, Deathbird managed to convince him to at least delay his plan for vengeance, after the two became romantically involved. Vulcan used his powers to heal D'Ken's injuries. Afterwards, a grateful D'Ken asked Vulcan to marry Deathbird.{{citation}}
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After spending an unknown amount of time in the prison, Gabriel was released by a "Secret Order" of Shi'ar. They seemed to want Vulcan's help in 'restoring the true empire', and took him to meet the also imprisoned Deathbird. However, soon afterwards, Deathbird managed to convince him to at least delay his plan for vengeance, after the two became romantically involved. Vulcan used his powers to heal D'Ken's injuries. Afterwards, a grateful D'Ken asked Vulcan to marry Deathbird.{{r|Uncanny X-Men #483}}
   
After his wedding Vulcan threw Professor Xavier into the [[M'Kraan Crystal]] (which restored his powers), killed D'Ken and named himself emperor of the Shi'ar. In the midst of a battle between the Shi'ar troops loyal to Lilandra (with Corsair's [[Starjammers (Earth-616)|Starjammers]] and X-Men) and Shi'ar troops loyal to D'Ken, Corsair was killed by Vulcan when Corsair commanded Vulcan, as his father, to stop the senseless violence.{{citation}}
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After his wedding Vulcan threw Professor Xavier into the [[M'Kraan Crystal]] (which restored his powers), killed D'Ken, and named himself emperor of the Shi'ar. In the midst of a battle between the Shi'ar troops loyal to Lilandra (with Corsair's [[Starjammers (Earth-616)|Starjammers]] and X-Men) and Shi'ar troops loyal to D'Ken, Corsair was killed by Vulcan when Corsair commanded Vulcan, as his father, to stop the senseless violence.{{r|Uncanny X-Men #484|486}}
   
 
===Emperor Vulcan===
 
===Emperor Vulcan===
The civil war between Vulcan's forces and those loyal to the deposed Lilandra continued to rage on. Led by Havok and the Starjammers, Lilandra's forces gradually whittled away at Vulcan's, which were plagued by defections. The Shi'ar, contrary to Vulcan's expectations, were not happy to have an outsider as their ruler. Vulcan was discouraged by this, but Deathbird convinced him that they would come to accept him.{{citation}}
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The civil war between Vulcan's forces and those loyal to the deposed Lilandra continued to rage on. Led by Havok and the Starjammers, Lilandra's forces gradually whittled away at Vulcan's, which were plagued by defections. The Shi'ar, contrary to Vulcan's expectations, were not happy to have an outsider as their ruler. Vulcan was discouraged by this, but Deathbird convinced him that they would come to accept him.{{r|X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #1}}
   
Warned in advance of a rebel raid on Feather's Edge, Vulcan and his fleet ambushed the Starjammers. However, in the middle of the battle, his ship, the Hammer, was destroyed by the [[Scy'ar Tal]] (translating as "Death to the Shi'ar"). Vulcan and Gladiator attacked the leader of the Scy'ar Tal and were easily defeated, whereupon they retreated deeper into Shi'ar space.{{citation}}
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Warned in advance of a rebel raid on Feather's Edge, Vulcan and his fleet ambushed the Starjammers. However, in the middle of the battle, his ship, the Hammer, was destroyed by the [[Scy'ar Tal]] (translating as "Death to the Shi'ar"). Vulcan and Gladiator attacked the leader of the Scy'ar Tal and were easily defeated, whereupon they retreated deeper into Shi'ar space.{{r|X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #1|2}}
   
Marvel Girl made contact with the Eldest Scy'ar Tal and discovered their true origin. The Scy'ar Tal were originally called the M'Kraan. Early in their history, the Shi'ar attacked them, killed a great number of their people, making the rest flee for their lives. Eventually, the Shi'ar settled on their planet, took the M'Kraan Crystal as their own, and passed down the legend of the M'Kraan Crystal as a sacred gift from their deities, [[Sharra (Earth-616)|Sharra]] & [[K'ythri (Earth-616)|K'ythri]]. The M'Kraan then changed their named to Scy'ar Tal and devoted their culture and society to the destruction of the Shi'ar Empire. With their first attack, they destroyed Feather's Edge by transporting a star to obliterate it. After which, Vulcan made contact with the Starjammers to call a temporary ceasefire.{{citation}}
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Marvel Girl made contact with the Eldest Scy'ar Tal and discovered their true origin. The Scy'ar Tal were originally called the M'Kraan. Early in their history, the Shi'ar attacked them, killed a great number of their people, making the rest flee for their lives. Eventually, the Shi'ar settled on their planet, took the M'Kraan Crystal as their own, and passed down the legend of the M'Kraan Crystal as a sacred gift from their deities, [[Sharra (Earth-616)|Sharra]] & [[K'ythri (Earth-616)|K'ythri]]. The M'Kraan then changed their named to Scy'ar Tal and devoted their culture and society to the destruction of the Shi'ar Empire. With their first attack, they destroyed Feather's Edge by transporting a star to obliterate it. After which, Vulcan made contact with the Starjammers to call a temporary ceasefire.{{r|X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #2}}
   
Under the ceasefire, the Shi'ar and the Starjammers decided to take out the Finality, thus crippling the Scy'ar's biggest threat. Once Havok and Vulcan were in position to destroy Finality, the Eldest Scy'ar tries to stop them. Once Vulcan figured out how the Eldest was powered, he severed the connection Eldest had with his brothers, making him powerless. Once the connection was severed, the Scy'ar became unorganized, and the tide of the battle shifted to the Shi'ar. The Shi'ar then proceeded to attack both the Scy'ar and the Starjammers. Meanwhile, Vulcan blasted Havok into a sun.{{citation}}
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Under the ceasefire, the Shi'ar and the Starjammers decided to take out the Finality, thus crippling the Scy'ar's biggest threat. Once Havok and Vulcan were in position to destroy Finality, the Eldest Scy'ar tries to stop them. Once Vulcan figured out how the Eldest was powered, he severed the connection Eldest had with his brothers, making him powerless. Once the connection was severed, the Scy'ar became unorganized, and the tide of the battle shifted to the Shi'ar. The Shi'ar then proceeded to attack both the Scy'ar and the Starjammers. Meanwhile, Vulcan blasted Havok into a sun.{{r|X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #3|4}}
   
Vulcan decided to use Finality to destroy the Scy'ar by using the weapon to place a star in the middle of their fleet. Alex returned and, having absorbed enough power to burn him, decided to end things with Vulcan. While they battled, Rachel and Korvus tried but fail to stop the beacon that would initiate the attack by the Shi'ar. The Shi'ar Imperial Guard ended Alex's battle with Vulcan by appearing with the Starjammers in captivity, threatening to kill them. Before surrendering, Alex destroyed Finality. With Alex and the Starjammers in custody Vulcan declared that he would return the Shi'ar Empire to its former glory.{{citation}}
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Vulcan decided to use Finality to destroy the Scy'ar by using the weapon to place a star in the middle of their fleet. Alex returned and, having absorbed enough power to burn him, decided to end things with Vulcan. While they battled, Rachel and Korvus tried but fail to stop the beacon that would initiate the attack by the Shi'ar. The Shi'ar Imperial Guard ended Alex's battle with Vulcan by appearing with the Starjammers in captivity, threatening to kill them. Before surrendering, Alex destroyed Finality. With Alex and the Starjammers in custody Vulcan declared that he would return the Shi'ar Empire to its former glory.{{r|X-Men: Emperor Vulcan #5}}
   
 
===War of Kings===
 
===War of Kings===
Vulcan began an aggressive war of conquest to expand the Shi'ar Empire, occupying, among other races, the [[Z'Nox]]. All the while, he became obsessed with making Havok acknowledge his superiority, which Havok refused to do. The Starjammers escaped their prison, nearly killing Vulcan in the process, and severely wounding Deathbird, but were forced to flee to the [[Kree]] Imperium.{{citation}}
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Vulcan began an aggressive war of conquest to expand the Shi'ar Empire, occupying, among other races, the [[Z'Nox]]. All the while, he became obsessed with making Havok acknowledge his superiority, which Havok refused to do. The Starjammers escaped their prison, nearly killing Vulcan in the process, and severely wounding Deathbird, but were forced to flee to the [[Kree]] Imperium.{{r|X-Men: Kingbreaker #1|4}}
   
 
Vulcan launched a surprise attack on the Kree, now ruled by [[Blackagar Boltagon (Earth-616)|Black Bolt]] and the [[Inhumans]]. The Imperial Guard retrieved Lilandra, who Vulcan planned to execute. However, he was stopped by one of his admirals, stating that by doing so would only make her a martyr and incite factions loyal to her to overthrow him around a similar figurehead. Gabriel then abducted and attacked [[Adam Warlock (Earth-616)|Adam Warlock]]. Soon enough, Lilandra was assassinated in an attempt to usurp Vulcan. Immediately, a civil war ignited in the Imperium between factions loyal to her and Vulcan. Though advised by the Fraternity of Raptors and his admirals to sue for peace and return to their planets to restore order, Vulcan refused to listen and flew off to engage the Inhumans. He found Black Bolt, with his T-Bomb. Believing the Inhuman intended to destroy his empire, Vulcan engaged the silent king. They both disappeared in the resulting explosion that tore a hole in the fabric of space and time.{{r|War of Kings #6}}
 
Vulcan launched a surprise attack on the Kree, now ruled by [[Blackagar Boltagon (Earth-616)|Black Bolt]] and the [[Inhumans]]. The Imperial Guard retrieved Lilandra, who Vulcan planned to execute. However, he was stopped by one of his admirals, stating that by doing so would only make her a martyr and incite factions loyal to her to overthrow him around a similar figurehead. Gabriel then abducted and attacked [[Adam Warlock (Earth-616)|Adam Warlock]]. Soon enough, Lilandra was assassinated in an attempt to usurp Vulcan. Immediately, a civil war ignited in the Imperium between factions loyal to her and Vulcan. Though advised by the Fraternity of Raptors and his admirals to sue for peace and return to their planets to restore order, Vulcan refused to listen and flew off to engage the Inhumans. He found Black Bolt, with his T-Bomb. Believing the Inhuman intended to destroy his empire, Vulcan engaged the silent king. They both disappeared in the resulting explosion that tore a hole in the fabric of space and time.{{r|War of Kings #6}}
   
It is unknown whether Vulcan truly died or not, as Black Bolt turned out to be alive and in the Vault.
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It is unknown whether Vulcan truly died or not, as Black Bolt turned out to be alive and in the Fault.
   
 
===Legacy===
 
===Legacy===
 
[[Kallark (Earth-616)|Gladiator]] took Vulcan's place as Majestor of the Shi'ar in order to prevent another civil war.{{r|War of Kings: Who Will Rule? #1}}
 
[[Kallark (Earth-616)|Gladiator]] took Vulcan's place as Majestor of the Shi'ar in order to prevent another civil war.{{r|War of Kings: Who Will Rule? #1}}
   
His wife was later abducted by the [[Providian Order (Earth-616)|Providian]], as she was pregnant of their [[Deathbird's child (Earth-616)|child]], a mutant/Shi'ar hybrid with great potential.{{r|X-Men Vol 4 #18|21}}
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His wife was later abducted by the [[Providian Order (Earth-616)|Providian]], as she was pregnant with their [[Deathbird's Child (Earth-616)|child]], a mutant/Shi'ar hybrid with great potential.{{r|X-Men Vol 4 #18|21}}
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===Krakoa===
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Listed in Xavier's files, Vulcan was stated to be an omega-level mutant, allied with the nation-state of [[Krakoa (Earth-616)|Krakoa]].{{r|House of X Vol 1 1}} The new founded country had recently started a resurrection process reviving dead mutants, by a group called the [[Five (Earth-616)|Five]], a process which Vulcan's was a part of.{{r|House of X Vol 1 5}} He later established residence in the Summer House, bringing various "acquaintances" with him from time-to-time from the main land. Gabriel lived with his two brothers [[Alexander Summers (Earth-616)|Havok]] and [[Scott Summers (Earth-616)|Cyclops]], his niece and nephew Cable and [[Rachel Summers (Earth-811)|Marvel Girl]], his sister-in-law [[Jean Grey (Earth-616)|Jean Grey-Summers (Phoenix)]], and [[James Howlett (Earth-616)|Wolverine]] in a Krakoan habitat on the Blue Area of the Moon.{{r|X-Men Vol 5 1}}
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Vulcan was an [[Mutant Power Level Classification#Omega Level Mutants|'''Omega level mutant''']].{{r|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 14}}{{r|Uncanny X-Men #480}}{{r|House of X #1}} He also was described to be ''"at least Omega Level"'' by [[Emma Frost (Earth-616)|Emma Frost]],{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1}} ''"[[Mutant Power Level Classification#Beyond Omega|past Omega]]"'' by [[Charles Xavier (Earth-616)|Professor X]]{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #6}}, and ''"way past Omega"'' by [[Rachel Summers (Earth-811)|Rachel Summers]],{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #4}} after being exposed to bursts of mutant energy. It was stated that the burst of mutant energy elevated him to '''Omega-Level'''.{{r|Uncanny X-Men #477}}
[[File:Havok (Alex Summers) 015.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Vulcan fighting his brother, [[Alexander Summers (Earth-616)|Havok]]]]
 
Vulcan was an [[Mutant Power Level Classification#Omega Level Mutants|'''Omega level mutant''']].{{r|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 14}}{{r|Uncanny X-Men #480}} He also was described to be ''"at least Omega Level"'' by [[Emma Frost (Earth-616)|Emma Frost]],{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #1}} ''"[[Mutant Power Level Classification#Beyond Omega|past Omega]]"'' by [[Charles Xavier (Earth-616)|Professor X]]{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #6}} and ''"way past Omega"'' by [[Rachel Summers (Earth-811)|Rachel Summers]],{{r|X-Men: Deadly Genesis #4}} after being exposed to bursts of mutant energy. It was stated that the burst of mutant energy elevated him as '''Omega-Level'''.{{r|Uncanny X-Men #477}}
 
   
 
Thus far, he has displayed the following abilities:
 
Thus far, he has displayed the following abilities:
   
'''Energy Absorption:''' Vulcan could absorb virtually any type of energy and channel that energy through his blasts. It is unknown if Vulcan could absorb energy to achieve other effects to increase his strength, physiology or the like. His energy absorption ability and his ability to wield energy, had their limits. (For example, his brother Havok was capable of easily overpowering him with his raw power and had him at his mercy after Vulcan threw him into a Sun.) He described himself as a "'''High Order Energy Manipulator'''"{{r|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 14}} and an "'''Omega-Level Energy Manipulator'''".{{r|War of Kings #6}}
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'''Energy Absorption:''' Vulcan could absorb virtually any type of energy and channel that energy through his blasts. It is unknown if Vulcan could absorb energy to achieve other effects to increase his strength, physiology, or the like. His energy absorption ability and his ability to wield energy had their limits. For example, his brother Havok was capable of easily overpowering him with his raw power and had him at his mercy after Vulcan threw him into a Sun. He described himself as a "'''High Order Energy Manipulator'''"{{r|Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 14}} and an "'''Omega-Level Energy Manipulator'''".{{r|War of Kings #6}}
   
'''Energy Manipulation:''' Ability to psionically tap and manipulate various forms of energy. Vulcan can project radiation along the electromagnetic spectrum and even some exotic variants such as Cyclops optic blasts.
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'''Energy Manipulation:''' Ability to psionically sense, tap into, and manipulate various forms of energy as he sees fit. Vulcan can project radiation along the electromagnetic spectrum and even manipulate some exotic variants such as Cyclops optic blasts or Adam Warlock's magical energies.
   
*'''''Variable Energy Blasts:''''' Vulcan could generate light, heat, force, and electricity and other forms of energy in the form of powerful blasts. He could generate these blasts from his hands as well as his eyes.
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*'''Variable Energy Blasts:''' Vulcan could generate light, heat, force, electricity, and other forms of energy in the form of powerful blasts. He could generate these blasts from his hands as well as his eyes.
   
*'''''Flight:''''' Vulcan was able to fly and levitate using his powers. He was capable of interstellar flight (adding more energy to become increasingly fast, presumably sub-light.).[[File:Vulcan_Flight.jpg|thumb|200px]]
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*'''Flight:''' Vulcan was able to fly and levitate using his powers. He was capable of interstellar flight (adding more energy to become increasingly fast, presumably sub-light).[[File:Gabriel Summers (Earth-616) 0001.jpg|thumb|200px]]
   
*'''''Solid Energy Constructs/Simulated Telekinesis:''''' Vulcan could solidify his energy into force-fields and other shapes. The effect of his energy constructs could be used to simulate a form of telekinesis by lifting and moving objects.
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*'''Solid Energy Constructs/Simulated Telekinesis:''' Vulcan could solidify his energy into force-fields and other shapes. The effect of his energy constructs could be used to simulate a form of telekinesis by lifting and moving objects.
   
*'''''Power Suppression:''''' Vulcan could apparently use his powers to override those of another person's mutagenic aura, making them temporarily unable to use them. It is unknown if this was limited to only other energy-manipulators.
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*'''Power Suppression:''' Vulcan could apparently use his powers to override those of another person's mutagenic aura, making them temporarily unable to use them. It is unknown if this was limited to only other energy-manipulators.
   
*'''''Energy Detection:''''' Capable of detecting energy signatures from great distances when the power in question was potent. This included other mutants with energy powers usually at lesser ranges and starships at far greater rangers based on their star engines.
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*'''Energy Detection:''' Capable of detecting energy signatures from great distances when the power in question was potent. This included other mutants with energy powers usually at lesser ranges and starships at far greater rangers based on their star engines.
   
*'''''Energy Self-Sustenance:''''' He also appeared capable of breathing in space. Though this ability seemed to be limited, as if he didn't rest or find power other then his own, his reserve will leave him seemingly scarce until he did.
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*'''Energy Self-Sustenance:''' He also appeared capable of breathing in space, though this ability seemed to be limited. If he didn't rest or find power other then his own, his reserve would leave him seemingly scarce until he did.
   
*'''Healing:''' Also shown capable of healing from seemingly mortal injuries by manipulating the energy his body is composed of.{{r|War of Kings #6}} The full extent and speed of Vulcan's capacity to heal isn't known. The term healing is used in lieu of regeneration as Vulcan did not regenerate his eye or heal the scar inflicted on him by [[Kallark (Earth-616)|Gladiator]].
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*'''Healing:''' Also shown capable of healing from seemingly mortal injuries by manipulating his body's energy composition.{{r|War of Kings #6}} The full extent and speed of Vulcan's capacity to heal isn't known. The term healing is used in lieu of regeneration as Vulcan did not regenerate his eye or heal the scar inflicted on him by [[Kallark (Earth-616)|Gladiator]].
   
 
'''Power Siphoning:''' Vulcan demonstrated the ability to siphon his opponents' powers. This was shown in the X-Men Deadly Genesis series when Vulcan siphoned Marvel Girl's power of displaying events of the past through telepathic means. It is not known whether Vulcan permanently kept these powers or not, but it's unlikely.
 
'''Power Siphoning:''' Vulcan demonstrated the ability to siphon his opponents' powers. This was shown in the X-Men Deadly Genesis series when Vulcan siphoned Marvel Girl's power of displaying events of the past through telepathic means. It is not known whether Vulcan permanently kept these powers or not, but it's unlikely.
   
'''Psionic Resistance:''' Vulcan has proven highly resistant to attacks psionic in nature. The only such attack to be successful was performed by [[Rachel Summers (Earth-811)|Marvel Girl]] after he had already lowered his defense in order to show the [[X-Men (Earth-616)|X-Men]] his memories of [[Krakoa (Earth-616)|Krakoa]] because in most cases he is able to use the telepath's own psionic energy to protect himself from the same.
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'''Psionic Resistance:''' Vulcan proved highly resistant to psionic attacks. The only such attack to be successful was performed by [[Rachel Summers (Earth-811)|Marvel Girl]] after he had already lowered his defense in order to show the [[X-Men (Earth-616)|X-Men]] his memories of [[Krakoa (Earth-616)|Krakoa]]. In most cases he is able to use a telepath's own psionic energy to protect himself from the same.
   
 
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Quote1 By right of blood and combat! By right of succession! I name myself EMPEROR VULCAN, ruler of the SHI'AR IMPERIUM! Quote2
Vulcan[src]

History

Early Years

Vulcan's history began on the Shi'ar throne-world, as the unborn child of Christopher and Katherine Summers (parents of Scott and Alex Summers, who would become Cyclops and Havok, respectively). Katherine Summers was pregnant when the Summers were abducted by D'Ken. Corsair escaped in an attempt to save both mother and child, but she was killed in retaliation by D'Ken.[2]

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Young Gabriel being aged through adolescence through a Shi'ar incubator

Gabriel was removed from his mother's body and placed in an incubation-accelerator, used to breed new slaves, aging him to the prime adolescence. Sent to Earth to become a slave for Davan Shakari, the Emperor's hand on Earth, he escaped to be found by Moira MacTaggart with little or no memories of who he was or where he came from. She took him as her ward, and instructed him in the use of his nascent powers.[5]

Vulcan the X-Man

He claimed his name was Gabriel, but he chose the code name of Kid Vulcan from a book on Roman mythology, and Charles Xavier recognized his mental imprint as being related to Cyclops. He was one of the team, including Petra, Darwin, and Sway, that attempted to rescue the original X-Men from Krakoa.[2]

Vulcan and his team rescued Scott from Krakoa and Vulcan was able to hurt the living island, which greatly enraged the creature. Vulcan revealed to Cyclops that they were in fact brothers, and sent Cyclops away on their jet to safety. As the jet took off, Cyclops watched in horror as the living island struck down and, seemingly, killed Vulcan and his team. Sway was hit first, and severed in two at her torso. Her body released the last of her mutant power to slow time down around them. As Petra was incinerated, she also reacted reflexively and drew them all below the surface into a cave that her power created. There, Vulcan and Darwin lay dying, and Darwin transformed himself into energy and bonded with Vulcan, thus saving them both.[6]

After the apparent deaths of the team, Cyclops returned to Professor Xavier in a hysterical state, blaming himself for their deaths. The Professor decided it was best for all involved if he altered their memories to forget about Vulcan and his team, and spare everyone the agony. A new team was assembled to rescue the original X-Men from Krakoa.[2][7]

Vulcan and Darwin were launched into space along with the Krakoa land mass by Polaris[7] and remained inert until years later, when the massive backlash of power resulting from M-Day awakened Vulcan.[8]

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Vulcan meeting his brother, Cyclops, after his return

Deadly Genesis

He returned from his space exile to reclaim his title as an X-Man, killing Banshee in the process, and attempting to kill Wolverine, even kidnapping Marvel Girl and Cyclops.[9]

After Xavier's deception had been exposed, Marvel Girl reached into Vulcan's mind and released the subconscious inert form of Darwin, which Vulcan expelled from his body. Using this opportunity, the X-Men attacked him as they deemed him too dangerous to be left alone. Vulcan easily repelled their attack and fled the planet, renouncing Cyclops as his brother, and headed for space with the vision of D'Ken killing his mother raging in his mind, bent on revenge.[6]

The Rise and Fall of the Shi'ar Empire

On his way to the Shi'ar galaxy he learned that D'Ken had been in a coma and was no longer the ruler of the Shi'ar. He re-focused his anger on the then current ruler: Lilandra. He captured a Shi'ar war-bird and its crew and learned of Lilandra's sister Deathbird, who was in exile. As he made his way towards the Shi'ar galaxy, he destroyed the star-gates behind him to hinder the X-Men he knew would be coming, which brought him to the attention of the Shi'ar Imperial Guard.[10]

Impulse was killed and several other members were seriously injured during the battle. Gabriel was ultimately defeated by Gladiator, losing his left eye as a result. Under K'Tor's orders he was taken to the prison orbiting Phygim.[11]

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Vulcan and Deathbird

After spending an unknown amount of time in the prison, Gabriel was released by a "Secret Order" of Shi'ar. They seemed to want Vulcan's help in 'restoring the true empire', and took him to meet the also imprisoned Deathbird. However, soon afterwards, Deathbird managed to convince him to at least delay his plan for vengeance, after the two became romantically involved. Vulcan used his powers to heal D'Ken's injuries. Afterwards, a grateful D'Ken asked Vulcan to marry Deathbird.[12]

After his wedding Vulcan threw Professor Xavier into the M'Kraan Crystal (which restored his powers), killed D'Ken, and named himself emperor of the Shi'ar. In the midst of a battle between the Shi'ar troops loyal to Lilandra (with Corsair's Starjammers and X-Men) and Shi'ar troops loyal to D'Ken, Corsair was killed by Vulcan when Corsair commanded Vulcan, as his father, to stop the senseless violence.[13]

Emperor Vulcan

The civil war between Vulcan's forces and those loyal to the deposed Lilandra continued to rage on. Led by Havok and the Starjammers, Lilandra's forces gradually whittled away at Vulcan's, which were plagued by defections. The Shi'ar, contrary to Vulcan's expectations, were not happy to have an outsider as their ruler. Vulcan was discouraged by this, but Deathbird convinced him that they would come to accept him.[14]

Warned in advance of a rebel raid on Feather's Edge, Vulcan and his fleet ambushed the Starjammers. However, in the middle of the battle, his ship, the Hammer, was destroyed by the Scy'ar Tal (translating as "Death to the Shi'ar"). Vulcan and Gladiator attacked the leader of the Scy'ar Tal and were easily defeated, whereupon they retreated deeper into Shi'ar space.[15]

Marvel Girl made contact with the Eldest Scy'ar Tal and discovered their true origin. The Scy'ar Tal were originally called the M'Kraan. Early in their history, the Shi'ar attacked them, killed a great number of their people, making the rest flee for their lives. Eventually, the Shi'ar settled on their planet, took the M'Kraan Crystal as their own, and passed down the legend of the M'Kraan Crystal as a sacred gift from their deities, Sharra & K'ythri. The M'Kraan then changed their named to Scy'ar Tal and devoted their culture and society to the destruction of the Shi'ar Empire. With their first attack, they destroyed Feather's Edge by transporting a star to obliterate it. After which, Vulcan made contact with the Starjammers to call a temporary ceasefire.[16]

Under the ceasefire, the Shi'ar and the Starjammers decided to take out the Finality, thus crippling the Scy'ar's biggest threat. Once Havok and Vulcan were in position to destroy Finality, the Eldest Scy'ar tries to stop them. Once Vulcan figured out how the Eldest was powered, he severed the connection Eldest had with his brothers, making him powerless. Once the connection was severed, the Scy'ar became unorganized, and the tide of the battle shifted to the Shi'ar. The Shi'ar then proceeded to attack both the Scy'ar and the Starjammers. Meanwhile, Vulcan blasted Havok into a sun.[17]

Vulcan decided to use Finality to destroy the Scy'ar by using the weapon to place a star in the middle of their fleet. Alex returned and, having absorbed enough power to burn him, decided to end things with Vulcan. While they battled, Rachel and Korvus tried but fail to stop the beacon that would initiate the attack by the Shi'ar. The Shi'ar Imperial Guard ended Alex's battle with Vulcan by appearing with the Starjammers in captivity, threatening to kill them. Before surrendering, Alex destroyed Finality. With Alex and the Starjammers in custody Vulcan declared that he would return the Shi'ar Empire to its former glory.[18]

War of Kings

Vulcan began an aggressive war of conquest to expand the Shi'ar Empire, occupying, among other races, the Z'Nox. All the while, he became obsessed with making Havok acknowledge his superiority, which Havok refused to do. The Starjammers escaped their prison, nearly killing Vulcan in the process, and severely wounding Deathbird, but were forced to flee to the Kree Imperium.[19]

Vulcan launched a surprise attack on the Kree, now ruled by Black Bolt and the Inhumans. The Imperial Guard retrieved Lilandra, who Vulcan planned to execute. However, he was stopped by one of his admirals, stating that by doing so would only make her a martyr and incite factions loyal to her to overthrow him around a similar figurehead. Gabriel then abducted and attacked Adam Warlock. Soon enough, Lilandra was assassinated in an attempt to usurp Vulcan. Immediately, a civil war ignited in the Imperium between factions loyal to her and Vulcan. Though advised by the Fraternity of Raptors and his admirals to sue for peace and return to their planets to restore order, Vulcan refused to listen and flew off to engage the Inhumans. He found Black Bolt, with his T-Bomb. Believing the Inhuman intended to destroy his empire, Vulcan engaged the silent king. They both disappeared in the resulting explosion that tore a hole in the fabric of space and time.[20]

It is unknown whether Vulcan truly died or not, as Black Bolt turned out to be alive and in the Fault.

Legacy

Gladiator took Vulcan's place as Majestor of the Shi'ar in order to prevent another civil war.[21]

His wife was later abducted by the Providian, as she was pregnant with their child, a mutant/Shi'ar hybrid with great potential.[22]

Krakoa

Listed in Xavier's files, Vulcan was stated to be an omega-level mutant, allied with the nation-state of Krakoa.[23] The new founded country had recently started a resurrection process reviving dead mutants, by a group called the Five, a process which Vulcan's was a part of.[24] He later established residence in the Summer House, bringing various "acquaintances" with him from time-to-time from the main land. Gabriel lived with his two brothers Havok and Cyclops, his niece and nephew Cable and Marvel Girl, his sister-in-law Jean Grey-Summers (Phoenix), and Wolverine in a Krakoan habitat on the Blue Area of the Moon.[25]

Attributes

Power Grid[29]
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Powers

Magus (Earth-7528) and Gabriel Summers (Earth-616) from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 14 001

Warlock's statement

Vulcan was an Omega level mutant.[26][11][27] He also was described to be "at least Omega Level" by Emma Frost,[8] "past Omega" by Professor X[6], and "way past Omega" by Rachel Summers,[2] after being exposed to bursts of mutant energy. It was stated that the burst of mutant energy elevated him to Omega-Level.[10]

Thus far, he has displayed the following abilities:

Energy Absorption: Vulcan could absorb virtually any type of energy and channel that energy through his blasts. It is unknown if Vulcan could absorb energy to achieve other effects to increase his strength, physiology, or the like. His energy absorption ability and his ability to wield energy had their limits. For example, his brother Havok was capable of easily overpowering him with his raw power and had him at his mercy after Vulcan threw him into a Sun. He described himself as a "High Order Energy Manipulator"[26] and an "Omega-Level Energy Manipulator".[20]

Energy Manipulation: Ability to psionically sense, tap into, and manipulate various forms of energy as he sees fit. Vulcan can project radiation along the electromagnetic spectrum and even manipulate some exotic variants such as Cyclops optic blasts or Adam Warlock's magical energies.

  • Variable Energy Blasts: Vulcan could generate light, heat, force, electricity, and other forms of energy in the form of powerful blasts. He could generate these blasts from his hands as well as his eyes.
  • Flight: Vulcan was able to fly and levitate using his powers. He was capable of interstellar flight (adding more energy to become increasingly fast, presumably sub-light).
    File:Gabriel Summers (Earth-616) 0001.jpg
  • Solid Energy Constructs/Simulated Telekinesis: Vulcan could solidify his energy into force-fields and other shapes. The effect of his energy constructs could be used to simulate a form of telekinesis by lifting and moving objects.
  • Power Suppression: Vulcan could apparently use his powers to override those of another person's mutagenic aura, making them temporarily unable to use them. It is unknown if this was limited to only other energy-manipulators.
  • Energy Detection: Capable of detecting energy signatures from great distances when the power in question was potent. This included other mutants with energy powers usually at lesser ranges and starships at far greater rangers based on their star engines.
  • Energy Self-Sustenance: He also appeared capable of breathing in space, though this ability seemed to be limited. If he didn't rest or find power other then his own, his reserve would leave him seemingly scarce until he did.
  • Healing: Also shown capable of healing from seemingly mortal injuries by manipulating his body's energy composition.[20] The full extent and speed of Vulcan's capacity to heal isn't known. The term healing is used in lieu of regeneration as Vulcan did not regenerate his eye or heal the scar inflicted on him by Gladiator.

Power Siphoning: Vulcan demonstrated the ability to siphon his opponents' powers. This was shown in the X-Men Deadly Genesis series when Vulcan siphoned Marvel Girl's power of displaying events of the past through telepathic means. It is not known whether Vulcan permanently kept these powers or not, but it's unlikely.

Psionic Resistance: Vulcan proved highly resistant to psionic attacks. The only such attack to be successful was performed by Marvel Girl after he had already lowered his defense in order to show the X-Men his memories of Krakoa. In most cases he is able to use a telepath's own psionic energy to protect himself from the same.

Weaknesses

Extensive use of his powers over a long period of time could deplete his reserves though he does not need his reserves to manipulate energy.

Though extremely powerful and showing an aptitude for strategic thinking, his overconfidence often led him to defeat.

Paraphernalia

Transportation

Shi'ar Imperial Warbird

Trivia

  • The idea of a third Summers brother was first brought up in X-Men (Vol. 2) #23 when Mister Sinister mentioned off-handedly that Cyclops had "brothers". When Cyclops pressed him on the added "s", Sinister said it was accidental.
  • Each of the Summers Brothers has a signature energy color: Scott has red, Alex has blue, and Gabriel has yellow.

See Also

Links and References

References