Weapon X (Thetagen 24) (Earth-616)

Weapon X
Name	Unrevealed
Current Alias	Weapon X
Aliases	Thetagen 24
Physical Characteristics
Gender	Male
Unusual Features	Claws
Origin and Living Status
Origin	Human mutate; living carrier of deadly bacteria
Living Status	Deceased
Reality	Earth-616
Place of Birth	Wellington, New Zealand
Personal Information
Identity	Secret
Citizenship	New Zealander
Base of Operations	Canada Formerly New Zealand
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Steve Seagle, Duncan Rouleau
First	Alpha Flight (Vol. 2) #17 (October, 1998)
First	Alpha Flight (Vol. 2) #17 (October, 1998)
Death	Alpha Flight (Vol. 2) #20 (January, 1999)
Death	Alpha Flight (Vol. 2) #20 (January, 1999)

History

A hapless tourist from New Zealand who was on a tour of the Department H facilities, the man who would become Weapon X was kidnapped by Dr Horatio Huxley. He infected him with Thetagen-24, the most dangerous, lethal bacteria created. Weapon X was one of many infected, but something in his biological make-up made for a unique combination with the virus. He became a sympathetic carrier with the bacteria consuming him, and mutating. His mind and body combined with the infection, resulting in a new being.

Weapon X then escaped in a containment suit which kept the bacteria supercooled, keeping the bacteria from reproducing. Weapon X embarked on a suicidal journey to destroy himself and the virus. Alpha Flight intervened in an attempt to stop him from spreading Thetagen-24. Ultimately, X succeeded in committing suicide at the Devil's Bay Hellpounder.

Attributes

Powers

• Infection: Weapon X's body contains Thetagen-24, a deadly bacteria that he could release if his suit was raptured.
  • Healing: Weapon X was able to cure Aurora's Thetagen-24 infection by absorbing it into his body.
• Superhuman Durability: Weapon X's body was remarkably resistant and flexible, even compressed by Radius's force field he suffered no damage.
• Superhuman Agility: Weapon X possessed remarkable agility.
• Superhuman Reflexes: Weapon X possesses incredible reflexes and can easily dodge blows and energy blasts.
• Superhuman Strength: The Thetagen-24 enhanced Weapon X's strength to superhuman levels.

Weaknesses

• Multiple Personality: Weapon X had to constantly fight with the Thetagen-24 to maintain control of his body.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

Weapon X's containment suit was designed to stand considerable physical duress to ensure the bacteria never escaped. It was also designed with advanced sensors and the ability to absorb electricity. As well, it was armed with a powerful exoskeleton, sharp claws, and a jetpack.

See Also

• 4 appearance(s) of Weapon X (Thetagen 24) (Earth-616)
• 2 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Weapon X (Thetagen 24) (Earth-616)
• 3 image(s) of Weapon X (Thetagen 24) (Earth-616)