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==Appearances==
The '''Xavier Protocols''' are first mentioned during the "[[Onslaught Saga|Onslaught]]" [[crossover (comics)|crossover]] and first seen in ''[[Excalibur (comics)|Excalibur]]'' #100 in [[Moira MacTaggert]]'s lab. Charles Xavier compiled a list of the Earth's most powerful mutants and plans on how to defeat them if they become a threat to the world.<ref>''Excalibur'' #100</ref> They are first used after [[Onslaught (comics)|Onslaught]] grows too powerful. Only parts of the actual Protocols are ever shown, detailing how to stop [[Wolverine (comics)|Wolverine]], [[Cable (comics)|Cable]], and Xavier himself.
In the "[[Operation: Zero Tolerance]]" crossover, [[Bastion (comics)|Bastion]] obtains an encrypted copy of the Protocols in ''[[X-Men: Legacy|X-Men]]'' (vol. 2) #65, intending to use them against the X-Men.<ref>''X-Men'' (vol. 2) #65</ref> However, in ''[[Cable (comics)|Cable]]'' (vol. 2) #46-47, Cable infiltrates the [[X-Mansion]] and secures all encrypted files before Bastion has a chance to decrypt them.<ref>''Cable'' (vol. 2) #46-47</ref>
Due to the tampering of Bastion and his [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinels]], the X-Mansion computer system [[Cerebro]] gains autonomy and seeks to destroy the X-Men by employing its knowledge of the Xavier Protocols. In a virtual environment created by Professor X in ''X-Men'' (vol. 2) #84, Cerebro executes the Xavier Protocols against the X-Men.<ref>''X-Men'' (vol. 2) #84</ref>
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* Code 0-2-4 ([[Michael Pointer (comics)|Omega]]): "When Michael Pointer's ability to absorb energy made him the receptacle for the sentient Collective, made up of all the mutant energy displaced by the M-Day event, he demonstrated his status as one of the world's most dangerous mutants by going on an uncontrolled rampage resulting in the deaths of countless civilians and the Canadian super hero team Alpha Flight. During this period, the Collective maintained a strong hold on Pointer's mind, essentially supplanting his own will and identity until the Avengers managed to subdue him on the former island-nation of Genosha. Since then, Michael has spent time with the Canadian group Omega Flight, during which time he first began wearing a costume strongly resembling that of Guardian, whom Pointer killed during his initial rampage. Reports from Dr. Walter Langkowski, alias Sasquatch, claim that Pointer has expressed true remorse for his previous actions as well as a desire to uphold the deceased Guardian's heroic legacy. While these reports seemingly indicate that Pointer has taken steps towards reforming himself, the instability of his powers and mental state continue to mark him as a high-level threat. Approaching Pointer solo should be strongly discouraged. Whenever possible, a unified group effort should be deployed against him, as only a coordinated, strategic assault would have any chance of taking Pointer down." (Activated by Wolverine, Professor Xavier, and Nate Grey)
* Code 1-3-9 ([[Cable (comics)|Cable]]): "Cable is a powerful telepath and telekinetic. But a large part of his telekinetic ability is, at any given time, tied up in controlling his techno-organic disease. Attacks on Cable should make full use of this weakness, with the preferred result of the disease devouring his brain and major internal organs." (Activated by Cyclops, Jean Grey and Cannonball)
Other X-Men who face their Xavier Protocols in ''X-Men'' vol. 2 #84 are [[Colossus (comics)|Colossus]], [[Rogue (comics)|Rogue]], [[Shadowcat]], [[Nightcrawler (comics)|Nightcrawler]], [[Storm (Marvel Comics)|Storm]], and [[Gambit (comics)|Gambit]].<ref>''X-Men'' vol. 2 #84</ref>
==In other media==
In the game ''[[X-Men Legends]]'', the Xavier Protocols served a different function. Here, they contained detailed information on the names, powers, and locations of all known mutants. Also, in ''[[X-Men Legends 2]]'', during the cut-scene involving Beast being kidnapped by Apocalypse, Apocalypse mentions that he is looking for the Xavier Protocols.
==References==
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