Warning: Spoilers for NYX #4TheX-Men’snon-mutant power, the red triangle protocol that allows them to resist mind control or any other telepathic powers, is still in use even after the fall of Krakoa. The world of the X-Men has changed so much recently, especially as they build themselves up “from the ashes” after the destruction of Krakoa. Even though the X-Men have been divided, their shared power still remains.
The red triangle protocol returns inNYX#4by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Enid Balám, Raúl Angulo, and Joe Sabino. In this issue, despite Prodigy’s advice not to go after her leads,Ms. Marvel is convincedthat the new mutant terrorist is drawing her out specifically and winds up in a losing fight with the Krakoan. Even though he put his X-Men days behind him, Prodigy decides Ms. Marvel is right to stand up for mutants, and helps her.
When he arrives, he’s psychically attacked by the Stepford Cuckoos, who think they can wipe him out easily, buthe defends himself with the red triangle protocol.
The Red Triangle Protocol Officially Returns to the X-Men’s Post-Krakoa Status Quo
This Shared Superpower Once Saved the X-Men from Banishment from Earth
The last time theX-Menused the red triangle protocol was during the second mutant massacre in Krakoa. Orchis attacked during the third annual Hellfire Gala and threatened to kill one human for every mutant left on Earth. With no other choice, Charles Xavier took control of all the mutants at the gala and forced them to leave through the island’s gateways, which Orchis had hacked to send all the mutants that walked through to the white-hot room. A group of X-Men were able tosave themselves using the red triangle protocolfor this very reason.
The red triangle protocol was the sole reason that several X-Men survived the massacre on Krakoa, after all.
The X-Men lead the Marvel Universe in telepathic power thanks topsychic mutants such as Jean Grey, Emma Frost, and Charles Xavier. Professor Xavier took extra care to make sure each one of his students knew the red triangle protocol with the fear that one day his ultra powerful mind would become compromised. Thered triangle protocol was designed as a warning system and a form of attackagainst any phychic attack and is now one of the X-Men’s most useful tools. It was the sole reason that several X-Men survived the massacre on Krakoa, after all.
The Red Triangle Protocol Proves the X-Men are Still the Same, Even After the Fall of Krakoa
Not Everything Is Lost
The “From the Ashes” X-Men era is all about the mutants who enjoyed a life on Krakoa readjusting to their new, or old, lives back in the world among humans.NYXspecifically focuses on a group of mutants who decide to call New York City their home rather than joining an official X-Men group like Rogue or Cyclops'.Mutants like Prodigy try to put their X-Men days behind them, whereas Ms. Marvel is thriving in her newfound identity as an X-Man, but as usual, mutants are hunted. As Prodigy puts it, hiding among the humans is just living in fear.
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When David Alleyne steps back into his role as Prodigy, everything comes back to him. He’s attacked by the Stepford Cuckoos, and remembers how they used to skip class and missed the lesson on the red triangle protocol, so he’s easily able to resist their psychic attack. He then goes onto single-handedly defeat the Krakoan. As Prodigy says, “Mutant culture isn’t Krakoa. Mutant culture is the X-Men.” Even without their own land, they will always beX-Men.
NYX#4is available now from Marvel Comics.
X-Men
The X-Men franchise, created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, centers on mutants with extraordinary abilities. Led by the powerful telepath Professor Charles Xavier, they battle discrimination and villainous mutants threatening humanity. The series explores themes of diversity and acceptance through a blend of action, drama, and complex characters, spanning comics, animated series, and blockbuster films.
