'\\ //` '||\ /||` \\// ||\\.//|| >< --- || || .|''|, `||''|, //\\ || || ||..|| || || .// \\. .|| ||. `|... .|| ||. \\ // ('''' \\// `'') \/ `...' ... .|'''| || || || || || `|'''|, ''||'' '||''| .|''|, .|''|, ''||'' . || || || ||..|| ||..|| || |...|' `|..' .||. `|... `|... `|..' '||''''| '|| || || . '' || || ||''| || .|''|, ||''|, ''||'' .|''|, '||''| || || || || || || || ||..|| || .||. .||. `|..|| .|| || `|..' `|... .||. || `..|' X-Men vs. Street Fighter Text translation to Sega Saturn Japanese import Version 0.2--01/03/04 by Megnetto, the classic gamer-- megnetto@hotmail.com This Megnetto document is a 2004 copyright that should not be duplicate, reproduce or distribute outside this website without notice, written permission and proper ID from the people who want this to the author. 1. Introduction Years ago, I made a finishing quote/ending FAQ to X-MEN, CHILDREN OF THE ATOM. Someone wrote to me asking to do the same for X-MEN VS STREET FIGHTER because the Sega Saturn import version is in Japanese. I replied that I couldn't because I don't live close enough to an arcade place that has the game nor do I have the Playstion version or a Playstation system. Lately, I just rented a PS2 form Blockbuster and the Playstation version of XM vs. SF from a store I discovered that just open. I played the game for two days and recorded the endings and some of the winning quotes. The quotes are not completely because of the short time I have on the game, but there's another FAQ out there that does have the complete list. Otherwise someone can e-mail me some quotes that I missed. Anyway, I concentrated only for the endings, so here it is. The translation text is the Sega Saturn import version of X-Men vs. Street Fighter. Remember, I am not fluent in Japanese or any other languages. I am just copying it off from the Playstation American version, which is almost a transition of the aracde mode. The translation the Capcom company did itself may not be actuite. 2. Contents and upgrades 1. Introduction 2. Contents and upgrades 3. Character quotes and endings. 01. Game intro translation 02. Story translation 03. Meeting with Apocalypse 04. Apocalypse 05. Cammy 06. Chun-Li 07. Cyclops 08. Dhalsim 09. Gambit 10. Gouki (Akuma) 11. Juggernaut 12. Ken 13. Magneto 14. Nash (Charlie) 15. Rogue 16. Ryu 17. Sabretooth 18. Storm 19. Vega (M. Bison) 20. Wolverine 21. Zangief 4. Gratitude and closing. Version 0.1--09/16/03: first attempt. Version 0.2--01/03/04: altered the sub-title. Added Meeting with Apocalypse and X-Men in the Media Part 2. 3. Character quotes and endings. ------------------------------------------------------ Game intro translation. THE WILDEST CROSSOVER YOU HAVE NEVER DREAMT! COMBINE YOUR POWERS TO EXECUTE THE MARVELOUS TEAM UP MOVE! PREPARE FOR THE UNCANNY TAG TEAM BATTLE MODE!! ------------------------------------------------------ Story: There have been several recent disappearances among Mutants and Street Fighters. Uncomfirmed rumors surround these incidents, each claiming to know what's going on. Some sources blame the disappearances on Shadaloo, an underground militant group lead by the insane General Bison (Vega). Other sources believe that it is a plan by Magneto (the so-called master of Magnetism), to eliminate all those who oppose his goal of destroying all non-mutants. In order to investigate the truth in these matters, Mutant and Street Fighter teams have formed. Even though they are all working towards the same goal, dissension in the ranks continue to be a problem and several fights have broken out. After all this fighting, what will be left of the world? The outcome is in your hands... ------------------------------------------------------ Meeting with Apocalypse NOTE: In the Saturn import, when the first fighter meets Apocalypse, before he becomes a giant, there is a Japanese text above them. This doesn't appear in the arcade version nor in the PS version. If any one knows the English translation for them, please e-mail me. You will be credited for it. Thanks. ------------------------------------------------------ APOCALYPSE -"The age of Apocalypse is at hand!" -"You could not defeated me, child." -"Do not even pretend to understand my genius." -"You are weak. Your demise was inevitable." -"Child of the atom, you aren't ready!" -"A ocean of blood is what I shall deliver to earth." (None) ------------------------------------------------------ CAMMY She is a member of Bison's bodyguards and completely under the control of Bison's incredibly powerful mind control. From time to time she seems to show some form of humanity, but until she gains full self-control, she will remain a slave of Bison. -"Don't mess with me. I have Shadaloo on my side!" -"I am the strongest bodyguard in the world!" -"The plan will be executed soon..." -"Now that we've won, you will bow to my master." (Picture one: black screen.) The fight is over... But Cammy's memory is gone. (Picture two: A man stands over Cammy with ninjas surrounding them.) Matsuo Tsurayaba: I am Matsuo Tsurayaba, leader of "The Hand". Will you join our ninja clan? Someone appears from out of nowhere! All is confusion! What the?!... (Picture three: black screen with white flashes.) The Hand ninjas have been defeated by Psylocke! (Picture four: Psylocke stands behind Cammy.) Cammy: Psylocke! I am so confused. What do I do? Psylocke: That is up to you. You must choose your destiny. (Picture five: black screen.) Three years pass... (Screen flashes) Finally Cammy has built some good memories. But now she has a new mission. (Picture six: Cammy charges with 4 people with her. The big guy in the back looks like the Blob!) Cammy joins the special forces unit "Delta Red". They will accomplish great things together. ------------------------------------------------------ CHUN-LI Secretly pursuing the movements of Shadaloo, the international smuggling operation, Chun-Li fights bravely, unmindful of personal danger. The memory of her father burns brightly in her life. -"I am the strongest woman in this or any world!" -"I want to be the girl with the most bracelets." -"You need more powerful abilities to win!" -"I expected better. Why do I expect so much?" -"That was a poor display." -"So weak, why do I care about the likes of you?" (Picture one: Professor X looking forward with Jean Grey and Cyclpos behind him.) Professor X: Chun-Li... Come to my school. You should train with us! Maybe my students can learn something from you! (Picture two: Chun-Li standing forward with Archangel, Iceman and Beast surrounding her. Cyclops looking from the background.) Iceman: Hey, welcome! Beast: You should see our training room! Archangel: You're as cute as Jean! ------------------------------------------------------ CYCLOPS Scott Summers, better known as Cyclops discovered his mutant ability to direct and control his powerful Optic Blast, a powerful energy beam emitting from his eyes, during his difficult childhood. Having lost his parents at an early age and raised in a n orphanage, he was eventually found by Charles Xavier and became the first member of the original X-Men. -"Next time, I won't hold back!" -"I am an X-Men! Don't even think about it!" -"You shouldn't have tried to defeat an X-Men!" -"Want to know why I won? I kept my eye on you!" -"As a great man once said, "dreams don't die!" -"You're just a novice. Go back to the Danger Room." (Picture one: Cyclops standing with Wolverine, Charlie, Storm, Ken and Ryu standing beside him.) With the destruction of Apocalypse's base, Cyclops feels an even greater understanding for the need for humans and mutants to live in peace. (Picture two: Ryu and Cyclops shaking hands.) Cyclops: Thank you Ryu. You are a great fighter. It's up to us to keep the dream of peace alive. Ryu: Thanks. I'm sure that we will meet again. (Picture three: Cyclops charging forward with Wolverine, Rogue, Storm, and Gambit with him.) Until that day, the X-Men will continue to fight for the dream of peace between humans and mutants. ------------------------------------------------------ DHALSIM The Indian monk Dhalsim fights for his people who suffer from famine and disease. He is a Yoga master who drifts through life and does not try to change his fate. He has sought to unify his mind, body and soul through the discipline of Yoga. As he nears his goal, Dhalsim must test himself and his skills before he can rise to a higher state of consciousness. -"You didn't even break my concentration." -"With a sound mind comes a superior body." -"Next time I will reach out and strangle you!" -"Yoga teaches the combination of powers." -"It's time for you to learn a lesson in defeat." -"Mother India has been kind to me." (Picture one: Dhalsim is in a Indian sitting stance, hovers up and down in the air, meditating. The comos is behind him.) The yoga master is deep in meditation... His mind is taken far away to another world... (Dhalsim opens his eyes, stops hovering and the background becomes a plain wall.) Dhalsim opens his eyes. He was dreaming! (Picture two: Dhalsim is with a woman and child.) Dinner is served...delicious indian curry. Dhalsim: I had a very strange dream. It was so... Wife: Shush, darling, eat your curry before it's cold. ------------------------------------------------------ GAMBIT Born and raised in the sultry atmosphere of New Orleans, Remy Lebeau, better known as Gambit soon learned the tricks of his trade. A member of the Thieves Guild of New Orleans, his natural athletic abilities and his mutant power to charge any object with kinetic energy and throw it like a projectile with devastating effect made him one of the best thieves around. -"You've just been dealt a killer hand!" -"Gambit says, "You're not good enough!" -"Care to deal again?" -"La tournament est finite." -"Care to dance again, mon ami?" (Picture one: Rogue sitting on a small grassy hill with Gambit sitting close by, looking at her.) As Rogue thinks about her not being human, Gambit appears to comfort her. (Picture two: Rogue and Gambit in an warm embrace.) Gambit: Don't worry chere. You're perfect just the way you are. The moonlight shines bright, upon two X-Men. ------------------------------------------------------ GOUKI (AKUMA) Warnings from Master were not enough. Akuma believed his ancestors to be fools for stealing the most deadly move: the Raging Demon. So what if the technique could kill the person who executed it? The true warrior will do everything he can to win. By releasing the Raging Demon. Akuma sealed his evil destiny and destroyed his own master. -"Do something. Do anything. It won't work." -"The killer in me is unstoppable." -"You mean nothing to me." -"Instant Hell Murder. I think I've heard of it..." -"This realm is a joke." -"Too bad, you could have been a challenge." -"I'm bored. So what else is new?" (Picture one: Wolverine standing on top of a building with the moon behind him. He turns his head and sees someone standing on a building pole behind him.) A moonlit night in Japan... Wolverine sits atop a temple waiting... A figure appears from the darkness. Wolverine: So...what do you know about my past? Akuma: ... Want to talk? Force me. (Picture two: Akuma and Wolverine charge at each other with the bright moon behind them.) The great battle begins. Both of them will enjoy this... ------------------------------------------------------ JUGGERNAUT When Cain Marko entered into the secret temple of Cyttorak, he had no idea he would emerge as an unstoppable force of evil! Grabbing the ruby of Cyttorak, Marko was transformed into the Juggernaut, villainous arch foe of the X-Men. -"Never get in my way!" -"I'm an unstoppable force. Didn't you know?" -"Outta my way! Ya runt!" -"I have the power of the crimson gem of Cyttorak." (Picture one: Juggernaut squats over the fallen Apocalypse.) Juggernaut: See I told you not to get in my way! Now look at yourself. You ain't nothing compared to me. (Picture two: Juggernaut still talking to Apocalypse in a different view. A light shines on both of them.) Juggernaut: All da loser in the world think I'm stupid. Let me tell you 'bout the time I kicked the Hulk's butt by outsmartin' him... ------------------------------------------------------ KEN A disciple of the Shotokan school of karate, and past training partner of Ryu, Ken has an amazing fighting spirit but an even larger ego. Convinced he is the best fighter, and can defeat anyone, Ken seeks a confrontation with his long-time rival and friend Ryu. -"Together, we can crush any opponent!" -"I know Shotokan like the back of my hand!" -"Get a life pin-head!" -"You're unconscious?! At least you're safe now." -"You're not bad, but you're not good either." (Picture one: A little boy and Ken are both sitting on a couch, laughing and holding video game controllers.) Ken: Son, you've improved! How'd you get so good? His son: Daddy, I watched you and copied your moves! Ken: Arrgh, you win again! I need to pratice... (Picture two: Ken's feet, wearing slippers, are shown, walking away from a table that holds a video game system, which looks like a combination of a Sega Genesis and a Sony Playstation, a video game controller, which looks like the Super Nintendo version, and a TV which shows "X-Men vs. Street Fighter" title on screen.) Eliza: Boys, quit playing that game and come to dinner! ------------------------------------------------------ MAGNETO The master of magnetism, Erik Magnus Lehnsherr will stop at nothing to see his dream of mutant domination over the world realized! At one time close friend of Professor X, Lehnsherr now hides his features behind the fearsome helmit of Magneto. The master of magnetism is the enemy of the X-Men and is one of the most feared villians in the Marvel Universe. -"You have no chance against the master!" -"Nothing shall stop me from my dreams." -"Now you are where you belong, at my feet!" -"You should not have challenegd me, fool!" (Picture one: Magneto standing over M. Bison who lies on the floor. Vega [Balrog], Sagat and Balrog [M. Bison] are in the background watching them.) Magneto: Your failed dream of genetic mutation is over. I could not let your pathetic quest complete. (Magneto turns his head to face the three Bison followers.) Vega: You've defeated our leader. We follow you. Will you allow us to serve you as Acolytes? (Picture two: The heads of Magneto, Vega, Sagat and Balrog appear over blazing blue fire.) Magneto begins his quest for world domination. With the help of the Grand Masters, the road to victory promises to be short... ------------------------------------------------------ NASH (CHARLIE) An American 1st lt. for the Air Force who is well known for his somersault shell. His main goal in life is to stamp out all corruption in the Air Force. -"I'm just following orders." -"I beat people before 8 AM." -"How many more must lose to my strength?" -"If Guile was by my side, we'd be unstoppable." -"I do it for my country." (Picture one: black screen.) Victory has a price. (Picture two: Charlie strapped to a table with shadow figures surrounding him.) Charlie is taken hostage by Shadaloo. The operation is excruciating... (Picture three: black screen.) Charlie: Yiiieeearrrr... (Picture four: Guile facing forward, his fist near his chest.) Charlie's friend: It must have been Charlie, his dog tags... I swear revenge on whatever maniac did this! ------------------------------------------------------ ROGUE Rogue has a past that is shrouded in mystery. Her mutant ability to absorb other people's powers and villianous memories first manifested itself when she was a tennager. After leaving the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, she would eventually join forces with the X-Men, seeking help help in dealing with her mutant powers. Since then, she has become one of the X-Men's strongest members. -"I am a winner again! It's easy for me, sugah!" -"Darlin', don't play games with me!" -"You're not on my level, darlin'!" -"When you're hot, you're hot. And you're not!" -"Darlin', you just don't know when to quit!" -"Now do I get a kiss, sugah?" (Picture one: M. Bison hovers in the sky over Rogue.) Bison: Rogue, I can make you human! Join me! Rogue: I will never by human under your control. Leave me alone! (Picture two: Rogue sitting on a small grassy hill. Chin-Li sits close by.) Rogue: Say darlin'. What's it like being normal? Chun-Li: ...Huh? What do you mean Rogue? I can throw Fireballs. What's normal about that? ------------------------------------------------------ RYU A student of the Shotokan school of karate, Ryu ahs devoted his entire life to perfecting the true way of the warrior through mastery of the fireball. It is this devotion that makes Ryu the eternal enemy of Sagat. Now Ryu wanders the world for stronger fighters to battle. -"By our combined strength, the result was certain." -"The world is waiting. I must leave you now." -"So many I have fought... What was your name again?" -"Who was your instructor? Next time listen to him." -"You must defeat my Aerial Rave to stand a chance." -"I thought I would find a good challenge here..." (Picture one: Ryu shakes with Cyclops.) Cyclops: Thanks warrior. Your skill was invaluable. Ryu: The challenge was great. I am glad to have fought. (Picture two: Cyclops standing under the Blackbird, watching Ryu walk away.) Ryu: So long, maybe our paths will cross again. Cyclops: Wait...don't leave yet! (Picture three: Ryu walking, back twoards the screen, heading towards the moon in the sky.) Ryu: ... The fight is all. Ryu searches for another challenge. ------------------------------------------------------ SABRETOOTH Victor Creed, better known as Sabretooth, is without any doubt, Wolverine's most hated enemy. Their rivalry goes back to a time that even they don't remember. Sabretooth's Mutant abilities give him enhanced strength, agility, stamina and healing factor, second only to Wolverine's. His razor sharp claws and ruthlessness give him the fighter edge in almost every sitiuation. -"You couldn't beat me. Why'd ya even try?" -"You cannot stop the beast within me!" -"Next time, I won't go easy on you punk!" -"Get ready for another whuppin, boy!" -"Now watch the Birdie! Ha Ha Ha..." -"Next time, I'll tear your heart out!" (Picture one: Birdie stands over the lying bodies of Charlie, Ryu and Chun-Li.) Birdie: Mission complete, boss. You've defeated everyone. Sabretooth: Not everyone Birdie... (Picture two: front view of Sabretooth leaping at Wolverine.) Sabretooth: Now I'm going to enjoy takin' out this last little runt. Wolverine: Go for it, bub. ------------------------------------------------------ STORM Storm is the co-leader of the X-Men. Her special mutant ability allows her to manipulate the awesome forces of nature. This control over the weather gives her the ability to fly. She can call upon the power of the storm and harness the fierce power of weather. Storm possessess a strong sense of nobility, which makes her a great leader. -"Never comfont one who controls nature itself!" -"Bright lady, victory!" -"You were too predictable. Try again?" -"You should not have tangles with nature." -"Why must we destroy in order to save?" -"Now you know the fury of Storm!" -"Perhaps now you'll know not to fight the X-Men?" (Picture one: Storm is helping Forge up. In the background, Gambit is helping Sakura out, while Dan is getting down off some machines.) As Storm rescues some of the captured X-Men and Street Fighters, she spots wounded Forge. Storm immediately goes to help her old friend. (Picture two: black screen.) As they begin to rekindle their friendship, (Picture three: Storm and Forge embrace each other. In the background, Sakura, Dan and Gambit look up to see a giant Shuma Gorath and fire around him.) Shumagorath breaks free and starts to fight. It would seem that love would have to wait. ------------------------------------------------------ VEGA (M. BISON) M. Bison has worked hard to enchance his Psycho Power. Many, many battles ensued in his laboratory as Bison drew from the power of the fight, but his lab rats were only cowards, for hatred wields more power than fear. Bison craves to battle against true warriors. He hears of a warrior named Ryu who defeated Sagat in Thailand. Suddenly Bison's body glows into a blue flash in anticipation of comfronting Ryu and using his Psycho Crusher signature move. -"Soon, this world will be filled with my minions." -"I will waste no more Psycho Energy on you." -"I am amused by your incompetence." -"You have fulfilled your destiny: to lose." -"A shame, you could have been a competent soldier." -"I have ultimate power. You have nothing." -"I barely needed help. Now I am done with you." (Picture one: M. Bison stands triuphent over Magneto, who lies on the floor.) It was a desperate battle... But Bison's Psycho Power eventually overwhelmed even Magneto. (Picture two: Bison's head in space next to the cosmos.) Now that he's conquered the world... Bison turns his attention to taking the universe. ------------------------------------------------------ WOLVERINE The man known as Logan had his skeleton forcibly qugmented with Adamantium, a nearly indestructible metal. He has a super-healing ability that makes him nearly resistant to physical harm, chemicals and poisonous gasses. Wolverine once worked as a secret agent for the Canadian government, but refused to follow their protocol. He severed his ties with the Canadian government and joined Professor Charles Xavier's mutant group-the X-Men. -"I didn't even use my healing factor." -"You're outta your league, bub." -"You shouldn't mess with the big boys!" -"Rookie!" -"Now let's get down to some slicin' and dicin'!" (Picture one: Ryu's back shown as he faces Wolverine, who turned to see Jubilee running at them.) Jubilee: Hey Wolvie! You kicked some serious butt there. What's up with that Ryu guy? Is he hard-core or what? (Picture two: Wolverine pulls down his mask, as he walks alongside Jubilee to the mansion.) It don't matter 'bout his fame or attitude, kid. Ryu is an honorable fighter with honor, and I respect him for it. ------------------------------------------------------ ZANGIEF Lately, Zangief has not been the same. Any pro wrestler cowers before his piledriver, but Zangief knows it needs improvement to meet his standards. As he trains, he gets frustrated because he cannot advance the piledriver. A sudden storm strikes and he is caught in the vacuum of a tremendous cyclone. It tosses Zangief around and sends him spinning back down to Earth head first. He drops to the ground with a great thud. A few seconds later, great laughter breaks out across the mountains and rivers. Zangief has found his inspiration. -"I've got nothing to say, except... You suck!" -"Time to meet the pavement, idiot!" -"It's Bolschoy Tavieda time!!!" -"Nobody can withstand my Final Atomic Buster!" -"I love to snap things. You're next!" -"I'll make American hamburger outta yer face!" (Picture one: Omega Red attacking Russian soldiers in a snowstorm.) Deepest Russia... The Motherland is covered with snow... Rumors spread that Omega Red is on a rampage. (Picture two: Zangief and Colossus running forward.) Zangief: Comrade. I must protect Russia. Will you help? Colossus: Da! Omega Red is a common enemy. Let's go! ------------------------------------------------------ 4. Gratitude and closing. Special thanks to: -Sega (though I wish they send this game to America), Capcom and Marvel entertainment for making this game. -Ricardo A. Lafaurie for the inspiration. -The following people and websites for posting my FAQ and it's updates: Al Amaloo at Game Advice.com Jeff "CJayC" Veasey at GameFAQs.com These are the people who asked for this faq. If you see this document on a website that IS NOT listed here, please write and tell me. -You, the reader, for looking at this. If you have any questions, commits or discussions on this FAQ, please don't hesitate to write to me at the address shown. Remember, this does not take the place of playing the game and actually seeing the ending after you beat it. Thank you and watch for my reviews of other games on Sega Saturn, Atari 2600 and video arcade on this or other websites. In closing, I leave you with this: a) For people who like X-MEN VS STREET FIGHTER music: In case you don't know, you can play the audio music tracks off the console version CDs. Better yet, to save wear and tear, record the music tracks from the CD to an audio cassette tape. Just don't play track 1 because it's the game load. Here's the track list: Track | Title | Time ------------------------------------------------------ 02 | Title Theme | 00:24 03 | Character Select Theme | 00:34 04 | Get Ready | 00:06 05 | Wolverine Theme | 01:15 06 | Cyclops Theme | 00:59 07 | Storm Theme | 01:05 08 | Rogue Theme | 01:05 09 | Gambit Theme | 01:04 10 | Sabretooth Theme | 00:59 11 | Juggernaut Theme | 00:49 12 | Magneto Theme | 00:45 13 | Here comes a new challenger | 00:06 14 | Ryu Theme | 01:12 15 | Ken Theme | 01:22 16 | Chun-Li Theme | 00:58 17 | Dhalsim Theme | 01:20 18 | Zangief Theme | 00:59 19 | Vega (M. Bison) Theme | 00:46 20 | Gouki (Akuma) Theme | 00:54 21 | Nash (Charlie) Theme | 01:06 22 | Cammy Theme | 01:21 23 | Winning Quoute Theme | 00:06 24 | Continue Theme | 00:38 25 | Facing Apocalypse | 00:22 26 | Apocalypse Theme | 00:49 27 | Ending: Cyclops/Sabretooth | 00:37 28 | Ending: Cammy/Cyclops/Zangief pt. 2| 00:33 29 | Ending: Vega/Magneto/Nash(2) | 00:46 30 | E:Gouki(2)/Sabretooth(2)/Zangief(1)| 00:41 31 | E: Chun-Li/Wolverine/Ken/Dhalsim(2)| 00:44 32 | Ending: Cammy/Nash/Rogue Pt. 1 all | 00:40 33 | Ending: Ryu | 00:46 34 | Ending: Juggernaut | 00:36 35 | Ending: Dhalsim Part 1 | 00:38 36 | Ending: Storm | 00:53 37 | Ending: Gambit | 00:47 38 | Ending: Gouki Part 1 | 00:40 39 | Ending: Rogue Part 2 | 00:42 40 | End Credit Theme | 01:12 41 | Game Over | 00:04 b) X-Men in the media part 2. This is a continuation of the brief media history of the X-Men that started in the FAQ titled X-Men: Children of the Atom, Winning quotes, endings and short move list. Where I left off, I asked the question if the WB animated series, X-MEN: EVOLUTION would last more than one season. Indeed it did and became just as popular as the FOX KIDS TV version made a few years back. The show lasted four seasons, starting with Xavier school recruiting mutants and the first clash with Magneto. Then the next season, the school expanded, introducing New Mutants like Magma, Sunspot, Cannonball, and Iceman. The second season ended with the attack of the Sentinel and mutants exposed to the general public. The third season dealt with fear and prejudice and the debuts of Coolosus, Pryo and Gambit. The last season had the coming of the powerful mutant, Apocalypse, and both the X-Men and Magneto's Brotherhood joined forces to stop him. The end of the episode has Professor X telling what the future holds for mutants, indicating the end of the series. Some of the episodes are out now on video and DVD. In May of 2003, 20th Century Fox released the Sequel to the X-Men movie entitled X2: X-MEN UNITED. It returned all cast members from the movie except Toad and Sabretooth and introduced new characters like Nighcrawler (Alan Cummings), Iceman (Shawn Ashmore), Pryo (Aaron Stanford), Lady Deathstrike (Kelly Hu) and Col. William Stryker (Brain Cox). A mutant attacks the predsident in the White House and sets the stage for one man to wage war on mutants and destroys them. It takes the combine might of Xavier's students and Magneto's allies to combat the menace that threatens them. Once again, the movie suceeds in bringing the comic book forum to a broader audience. Loosey based on Wolverine's origin and the X-Men graphic novel, GOD LOVES, MAN KILLS, it contains complex characters, non-stop action and suberb storytelling, making the best superhero movie yet. There are now talks for a third movie as X2 is out on vidoe and DVD. The roots of the X-Men, the comic books, still grows strong. With 4 comic titles published every month, UNCANNY X-MEN, NEW X-MEN, X-TREME X-MEN and ULTIMATE X-MEN, plus a few off-shoots like WOLVERINE and EXILES, the mutant super team continues on in the new millennum. "I shall allow no man to belittle my soul by making me hate him."--Booker T. Washington