X-Men '97 season 1 episode 8 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In a critical episode of X-Men, the team faces escalating threats as Bastion's sinister plans unravel. Bastion, revealed to be a backup android for Master Mold, uses the Genosha tragedy to advance his Prime Sentinel program, threatening mutant existence. The X-Men uncover Bastion's human past and his manipulative scheme to turn civilians into Sentinels unknowingly. Amidst internal conflicts and revelations about past affiliations, they prepare for an imminent war against Bastion's formidable Sentinel army.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bastion's plan with the Prime Sentinels?
Bastion plans to use the fallout from Genosha to back his Prime Sentinel program, creating living weapons that could replace mutants.
How are the Prime Sentinels created?
The Prime Sentinels are created using the same Techno-Organic Virus that infected Cable as a baby, rewriting their DNA.
What did Cable reveal about his dystopian future?
In Cable's future, Bastion's evolutionary war lasted 300 years, leading to a utopia where surviving mutants served as the backbone of a peaceful society.
What is the connection between Bastion and Master Mold?
Bastion is revealed as a backup android that contains the consciousness of Master Mold, heightening the threat against mutants.
What is the significance of Bastion's human backstory?
Bastion's human backstory is significant as it reveals his origins intertwined with Sentinel technology, shaping his vision of a new world order dominated by Sentinels.
How does Bastion manipulate civilians?
Bastion manipulates civilians by covertly turning them into cyborg Sentinels, without their knowledge, aiming to replace humanity with a Sentinel-driven order.