Bear Witness, To the First Mutant Of The Marvel Universe, and Know My History and The Many Lives I Hath Lived. Bear Witness To APOCALYPSE! The One Who Will Elevate Mutant Kind To It's Next Level!"
In the harsh, unforgiving desert of ancient Egypt, ruled by Rama-Tut, a band of nomadic raiders found an infant, gray-skinned and freakish in appearance, abandoned by the settlers of Akkaba. The nomads took the child for their own, giving him the name En Sabah Nur, "The First One," and teaching him to be "strong" in order to survive the desert as a child. This idea, that "the strong will survive," would shape Apocalypse's actions throughout time. When En Sabah Nur was an adult, he was captured with his nomadic clan and forced into slave labor under the Grand Vizier Ozymandias. He quickly became a rebel and was even killed by agents of Ozymandias, only to be revived soon after due to his mutant powers. Believing himself "strong" and blessed, En Sabah Nur discovered Rama Tut's technology underneath Egypt, and soon destroyed the Egyptian rulers around him and twisted Ozymandias into the being he is today.
Apparently, Apocalypse would use Rama Tut's technology to "regenerate" for long periods of time, becoming more and more powerful when awakening. He was also known to have traveled around the world during these ancient years, appearing to various primitive cultures as their death god. At some point, when traveling through Mongolia, Apocalypse encountered a spaceship abandoned by the planet-judging aliens, the Celestials. His travels then became fueled by a single-minded purpose-- to find the key that would unlock the secrets to this alien technology. He found it in the person of Nathan Summers, then wandering various eras as the Traveler. The two fought, and although Apocalypse was nearly killed, he was saved by Ozymandias and taken to the Celestial ship. Apocalypse's blood had become infected with Summers' techno-organic virus during the battle, and the infection allowed Apocalypse to not only transform into an even more powerful being, but to also interface with the Celestial ship, claiming it as his own.
Another reawakening occurred during the 12th century Crusades. Apocalypse's regeneration chamber was thought to be a temple of great power, and was sought out by the Black Knight and his friend Bennet du Paris, whom Apocalypse recognized as a mutant, and created him into the being known as Exodus.
Later, Apocalypse surfaced in late 19th-century England, about the same time Darwin was proposing his "survival of the fittest" theories. Apocalypse, searching for underlings, met the scientist Nathaniel Essex, whose own desire for scientific knowledge led him to foresee the abundance of mutants that would occur in modern times. Apocalypse earned the allegiance of Essex, turning him into the being now known as Mister Sinister, but was soon defeated by the time-lost mutants, Cyclops and Phoenix.
In recent years, Apocalypse was somehow awakened by the arrival of Cyclops' son from the future, Cable. Apocalypse made another move against Cyclops and his team, X-Factor, by pitting them against a team of his own creation, the Alliance of Evil. Although he never used his Alliance again, Apocalypse soon formed the Horsemen of Apocalypse to plague humankind, when his ideas to "cull" humanity in order for the rise of mutant supremacy were beginning. He fought X-Factor again, and even captured their member Angel to turn into his Horseman of Death, although he defected, to be later replaced by X-Factor's ally, Caliban. Later, Apocalypse infected Cyclops' son, Nathan (who would become Cable) with the techno-organic virus (which would also inadvertently create Cable's counterpart, Stryfe, as well as ensure his own infection when he met Cable as the Traveler) but was defeated by X-Factor in final battle.
Apocalypse abandoned his Horsemen in favor of his Riders of the Storm (a.k.a. the Dark Riders) and later became the target of time-traveling Stryfe, who, as a clone of Nathan, was raised by Apocalypse in a horrific alternate future in which Apocalypse had risen to power. Eventually, Stryfe left Apocalypse withered and dying on the surface of the moon, where he was confronted by his Dark Riders and left for dead.
Later, Apocalypse tried to revive his team of Horseman, transforming the Hulk into War, until Hulk broke free and went his own way. Over time, Apocalypse managed to re-create his Horsemen, transforming recognized heroes and villains into versions of War, Pestilence, Famine, and Death, (specifically Deathbird, Caliban, the X-Men's associate, Rory Campbell, and Wolverine.)
About the same time, Apocalypse apparently encountered and agreed to lead a faction of the Skrulls, who were investigating their own race's mutations. Apocalypse led these Skrulls in finally assembling what Apocalypse called "the Twelve," mutants who Apocalypse would absorb powers from, giving him god-like abilities to re-create the world in Apocalypse's image. Many of the Twelve were members of the X-Men, and the team assembled to stop Apocalyspe. In the process of absorbing all of the Twelve's powers into himself, Cyclops was merged with Apocalypse instead of Nate Grey, whom Apocalypse preferred. Unable to cope with the influx of power due to Cyclops' involvement, Apocalypse rejected the power, escaping and abandoning his mission, although Cyclops' body was seeming killed in the process.
Soon, Phoenix and Cable left the X-Men in order to focus their attention on a search for Summers, whom they believed to still be alive. They tracked Apocalypse to his birth place in Egypt, where Summers, now an amalgamation of himself and Apocalypse, fought them. Ultimately, Jean was able to physically rip Apocalypse from Summers' body using her mental powers, and Cable destroyed Apocalypse's essence with his own telepathic powers.
However, Apocalypse did not die, but managed to regenerate in a tomb in Akkaba. He immediately set about creating more Horsemen, this time recruiting Gazer, Sunfire, and Polaris. Gambit had also sought Apocalypse, hoping to be a mole for the X-Men but becoming twisted by Apocalypse instead. When Apocalypse's power once again was at his peak, he confronted the X-Men at their mansion headquarters, which had since become a camp of refugees from the events of M-Day. Despite recruiting several refugees to his cause, Apocalypse was forced to retreat by the X-Men and the Avengers. Ultimately, it was revealed that Apocalypse had never been able to use the Celestials' technology without their notice, and Apocalypse believed that they would soon exact their retribution. Apocalypse sought death as an escape route, but the Celestials appeared, resurrecting him in order to spirit him away for their judgement.
Ultimately, it is discovered that the Celestials lent their technology to Apocalypse, requiring as payment greater sufferings later. He attempts to embrace death as an escape from his lifelong pact, only to find himself instantly resurrected and hearing a voice: "We cannot let you die. Not yet. It is time Apocalypse.... it is time".
Real Name; En Sabah Nur
Aliases; None
Identity; Secret
Occupation; Conqueror; (formerly) rebel leader, slave, nomad
Citizenship; Egypt
Place of Birth; Akkaba region of Ancient Egypt
Known Relatives; Unrevealed
Education; Unrevealed
Height; Variable
Weight; Variable
Eyes; Red
Hair; None
APOCALYPSE'S PERSONALITY Characterizations of Apocalypse have varied through the years. In his initial appearances, Apocalypse was depicted as a mutant supremacist, but he slowly became more of a character with concerns of the evolution of mankind and how it must progress; he tests mankind to provide his own form of natural selection, culling the weak from the strong in order for humanity to grow stronger. Apocalypse is sometimes portrayed as a malevolent and megalomaniacal despot, bent on conquering the world as the self-considered fittest.
Apocalypse's strong belief in survival of the fittest has made him a considerably complex foe. Even when seemingly defeated, his plans have meant that even a loss is a victory; in his first encounter with the X-Men, when the mutant team had defeated his Alliance of Evil, Apocalypse, much to Cyclops' confusion, displayed satisfaction, stating that they had done well and that their "assistance" has been invaluable and he will find them again when he needs their help in winnowing out the weak. Apocalypse has shown to admire his servants when they are standing up to him; as his former Horseman Archangel had come to his senses, refusing to serve him any longer and attacking him, Apocalypse responded saying "Excellent! Strong in mind, as well as body!" In addition, Apocalypse did not kill Sinister upon learning of his treachery but forgave him, seeing strength in Sinister's defiance, although with the understanding that it would not be tolerated again.
Apocalypse is unaccustomed to engage in physical confrontation, and instead prefers to manipulate figures, and events behind-the-scenes. He is cruel, vicious, sadistic, and masochistic; during the X-Cutioner's Song, when his entire body was falling apart, it was said that Apocalypse had not been this happy in a thousand years, and Apocalypse stated that he took joy in the struggle of his pain.
In his latest appearances, Apocalypse's personality has drastically changed. He has displayed benevolence, feeling too many mutants have needlessly died, and hesitating to unleash his Horseman Pestilence to wipe out all of humanity
APOCALYPSE'S POWERS AND ABILITIES Self-manipulation
Immortality
Superhuman strength, speed, agility, endurance, reflexes, and durability
Teleportation
Flight
Energy manipulation
Technopathy
Healing factor
Psionic powers
Genius-level intelligence
Access to Celestial technology
Apocalypse is portrayed as one of the most powerful mutants in the Marvel universe,exceeding even that of his former minion, the Harbinger in power,Who was capable of going toe-to-toe with the Avengers and Cable at the same time. Even when in a severely weakened, dying state, Apocalypse has been capable of fighting, and defeating the X-Men (Storm, Colossus, Beast, Quicksilver, Archangel, and Iceman).
Apocalypse possesses several superhuman powers rather than a singular mutant ability, unlike other mutants. He further augmented himself by Celestial technology, though it is unclear if these enhancements granted him any additional powers beyond what he already possessed. His powers appear to change according to the story's need and/or the creative team's desires; Apocalypse was initially portrayed as a shape-shifter with the ability to teleport himself and others over unknown distances, but his powers have been greatly expanded since then, and he has displayed immense strength, near invulnerability, rapid regeneration, energy absorbing and projecting, as well as some telepathic and telekinetic capabilities.
Apocalypse has complete control over the atomic structure of his body,He can alter his form as it suits him; allow his body to become extremely malleable, change his density and even increase his size and strength by taking on additional mass from an extra-dimensional source. Apocalypse can stretch, or contort his limbs and body into a multitude of shapes and sizes, with elasticity and flexibility far beyond the natural human limits. He can open holes through his body to avoid attacks. He is able to form various weapons (e.g. blades, hammers, guns, or shields) with parts of his body, including wings or jets to enable flight. He is also able to adapt his body to apparently any disease or environment. On one occasion, he has showed the ability to phase his hand through another object/person. Through his shape-shifting ability, Apocalypse can give himself virtually any physical superhuman power and transform himself into a vast variety of disguises.
Thanks to his mutant power of immortality, Apocalypse is immune to aging. He does not need sustenance of any kind, and his body produces practically no fatigue toxins during physical activity, enabling him to exert himself at peak capacity indefinitely. Apparently Apocalypse belongs to a sub-species of immortal mutants known as the Externals. He has been referred to as an External on several occasions, however, his longevity is believed by Selene as mostly due to technological means. Although, Apocalypse was already many centuries old before his first encounter with the technology with which he would later integrate himself. To note, Selene herself needs to maintain her supply of life force that she drains from living victims.
Aside from his superhuman powers, Apocalypse is extraordinarily intelligent and wise. His knowledge in various areas of science and technology, primarily genetics and biology, is far more advanced than conventional science; even Beast needed Apocalypse's expertise in biology to cure Xavier of a techno-organic virus. Apocalypse has mastery of Celestial technology that he uses for his own applications, such as altering mutants or humans (he is able to directly interface with the various technologies he has at his disposal). Apocalypse is a skilled demagogue, able to turn even the greatest of the X-Men to his side. He is also a master strategist; Apocalypse revealed to his Skrull allies during the gathering of the Twelve that he had been precisely preparing every single one of his plans and plots for centuries, using hundreds of generations of pawns and peons, both human and mutant, all to reach the specific end goal of evolving to a level of power beyond even the Celestials themselves.
"Powers as Listed On Marvel Comics Database" Apocalypse is easily one of the most powerful mutants who ever lived. Apocalypse is an Alpha-Level mutant. After exposure to the Celestial Ship, all of Apocalypse's powers have been enhanced far beyond their original limits.
Superhuman Strength: Apocalypse possesses superhuman strength that he can further increase by drawing upon outside energy sources; Apocalypse has shown to be strong enough to physically restrain the Hulk while the Hulk was in an enraged state. Hence, Apocalypse is capable of lifting far in excess of 100 tons.
Superhuman Stamina: Apocalypse's body produces practically no fatigue toxins during physical activity. He can exert himself at peak capacity indefinitely.
Invulnerability: Apocalypse is highly resistant to injury. With the Celestial modifications, this resistance to harm was amplified, making him virtually impervious to harm, although it is now possible (after his original body was destroyed) to cause him injury that would not be immediately regenerated by his power.
Flight: Apocalypse can enable himself to fly, by either transforming his arms into wings, jets, or through telekinetic use.
Teleportation: Apocalypse can teleport himself and others around vast distances across the planet and has shown the ability to teleport an entire fortress with him while leaving those within behind.
Apocalypse Can withstand a scream from Black Bolt! .
Bio-Molecular Alteration: Apocalypse has total control over the molecular structure of his body and can alter it at will. This means that matter manipulation has no effect on him, and can adapt his molecular structure to any adversity. Apocalypse can also perform the following feats:
Malleable Form: Apocalypse's entire body can be reshaped at will. He can alter his appearance, allow his body to become extremely malleable, maintain his full dexterity, and elongate his body or limbs.
Size Alteration: Apocalypse is able to change his size at will; he can increase or decrease the size of his body by taking on additional mass or ridding of it from a presumably extra-dimensional source.
Physical Superhuman powers: Through this ability to alter his form, Apocalypse can give himself virtually any physical superhuman power, as he can transform his arms and fists into various melee weapons.
Transmutation: Apocalypse possesses transmutation abilities, as his descendants have already proven capable of.
Energy Generation: ability to generate energy for a number of effects, including but not limited to:
Energy Absorption: ability to absorb energy and mass to augment the levels of both his strength and power to unlimited potentials.
Superhuman Speed: by infusing his body with energy he is able to speed up his reflexes and reaction time in which to seemingly move at super speeds. It is this ability that allows him to counteract others with super-speed powers themselves.
Force-Fields: ability to create nearly impenetrable force fields
Energy Projection: ability to project massive energy blasts of destructive force. Apocalypse can also expel energy from his body, and control it's directions.
Telekinesis: Apocalypse possesses telekinetic abilities enabling him to levitate oneself or that of others by sheer force of will and manipulate living beings, inanimate objects and to some extent energy psionically. He can “lift” far in excess of 100 tons of weight and can enable himself to “fly” at great speed.
Virtual Immortality: Apocalypse's original body was immortal, even before being modified by the Celestial ship, he had lived for thousands of years. Apocalypse can enter a coma-like state of suspended animation during which he may recover from any wounds with the assistance of his Celestial technology. The down side of his altering by the Celestials and his enhancement was that the techno-organic virus needed to allow this to happen ravaged his body requiring him to find new ones over the years.
Retarded Aging: His molecular rearrangement ability has allowed him to constantly renew his cells, thus he’s unable to age.
Blood of Apocalypse: As recently revealed, Apocalypse's techno-organic blood has many unique properties. With only a drop of his blood into a vat of organs, blood, etc. the virus can rewrite the genetic code of the material within to form a new body for Apocalypse.
Technology Interface: Apocalypse is able to directly interface with various technologies he has at his disposal.AbilitiesApocalypse is a genius, a level of which humanity cannot comprehend and has knowledge of certain areas of biology, primarily genetic engineering and mutation, and technology that are far in advance of contemporary science and technology. This was not merely a result of his exposure to alien technology, as he was able to make significant new advances beyond the alien materials to which he was exposed.
Strength levelClass 100 . Able to lift in excess of 100 tons.
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"The Leader Of The Gaian Justice League, Furious Styles appearing before Me to beg for the Life Of Tim Drake!"
Havik heard the voice fade,and instantly knew who it was.He smirked.He was neutral anyway.He knew Apocalypse could still hear him."I need a break.I'm ready.Take me where I need to go."
"Of course My Lord." Even as her mind replied her body was already melting into the shadows. Moments later the shadows in Apocalypse's throne room seeped off of the walls collecting in a spot before his chair. They formed into a vaguely human figure kneeling. Details sharpened into her features as she raised her head to look upon her Lord and master waiting for him to speak.
Well. I'm participating in Red's plan to bring down Furious. I'm going to kidnap Taniyah and imply that I have had my way with her in efforts to break him.
"Sir. You may be the boss, but I have never failed. Never. I can't say the same for the whole "Ion" incident with Furious Styles and Darkseid with you. I ask because I take precaution. I plan out my works. I'm the most intelligent of your male recruits regardless. Do you know what seperates me from the rest? My resilience. My brilliance.. Doubt my abilities if you please, but I shall rise above all. I am eternal.. Not immortal, not invulnerable, eternal.. Your male recruits who have failed are incompetent, as I am not. I do not complain, I am not seeking you for guidance. It was a mere inquiry. Nothing that questioned myself."
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''Apocalypse, I've come to make an offer, give Gambit back his old self again, and you will have me instead.''
((Dang it!Things are getting boring,and I'm kinda desperate.Thanks anyway.))
((not trying to be annoying but...do you still want me?If so...how do I reach you?))
Havik heard the voice fade,and instantly knew who it was.He smirked.He was neutral anyway.He knew Apocalypse could still hear him."I need a break.I'm ready.Take me where I need to go."
"Of course My Lord." Even as her mind replied her body was already melting into the shadows. Moments later the shadows in Apocalypse's throne room seeped off of the walls collecting in a spot before his chair. They formed into a vaguely human figure kneeling. Details sharpened into her features as she raised her head to look upon her Lord and master waiting for him to speak.
Well. I'm participating in Red's plan to bring down Furious. I'm going to kidnap Taniyah and imply that I have had my way with her in efforts to break him.
[ yes, yes, I know. But somebody's gotta do it. Where would the world be without one? Let alone without an incubus character to kick up some dirt? ]
"I was referring to the heroes but that is equally acceptable."
"Well... If you wish for peace, prepare for war is my philosophy.." [ Nope. I don't have you added. ]
"Sir. You may be the boss, but I have never failed. Never. I can't say the same for the whole "Ion" incident with Furious Styles and Darkseid with you. I ask because I take precaution. I plan out my works. I'm the most intelligent of your male recruits regardless. Do you know what seperates me from the rest? My resilience. My brilliance.. Doubt my abilities if you please, but I shall rise above all. I am eternal.. Not immortal, not invulnerable, eternal.. Your male recruits who have failed are incompetent, as I am not. I do not complain, I am not seeking you for guidance. It was a mere inquiry. Nothing that questioned myself."