2ZP45-9-X-51 (Earth-616)

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History

Scientists working for a top-secret U.S military project worked on creating an army of fifty-one experimental robotic soldiers capable of acting like humans. Their goal was to create a sophisticated weapons system capable of independant thought. Dr. Able Stack took X-51, one of the the projects robots, home to test his radical theory--that a robot could only function like a human if it was raised like one. The other 50 models began displaying psychotic tendencies due to insufficient programming. The project was determined a failure and the order came down to destroy them. Each of the robots was equiped with an auto destruct device that could be triggered remotely. Stack attempted to remove the self-destruct mechanism from X-51, however it was triggered, killing him instantly. X-51 survived and vowed that Stack's dream of human and robot peace would come true. As Machine Man, he assumed the name Aaron Stack and became a fugitive in the eyes of the military. He found a world greatly afraid of machines, but managed to blend in.

Contents 1 History 1.1 Nextwave 2 Powers and Abilities 2.1 Powers 2.2 Abilities 2.3 Strength level 2.4 Weaknesses 3 Paraphernalia 4 Notes 5 Trivia 6 See Also 7 Discover and Discuss 8 Links and References

Although initially recruited by the Adaptoid to fight the Avengers, X-51 soon joined the team. He fell in love with Jocasta and planned to rebuild her after she was damaged by her creator, Ultron. However, her head was captured by Bain during a battle with Terminus.

X-51 was captured by SHIELD in an attempt to make a new version of the Deathlok cyborg. Circumstances were thrown into further chaos when the Red Skull attacked the SHIELD Helicarrier. X-51 was able to save the agents, but seemed to be destroyed in the process.

The Brotherhood of Mutants, looking for weapons and devices, excavated the wreckage where X-51 had been lost. They confronted SHIELD agent Jack Kubrick, who was secretly a Prime Sentinel, looking for salvage. They killed him before his nannites could take him out of 'sleeper mode' and his body was left near the damaged X-51. Their technologies interlaced forming a composite being. X-51's programming was eventually able to override the mutant-hunting qualities of the Sentinel.

He was able to transfer his and apparently Kubrick's mind into an Life-Model Decoy. This LMD fascinated the Celestials, who sent a Monolith to observe him. The Monolith offered him a chance to accompany the Celestials, and he agreed.

Nextwave

X-51 later resurfaced as part of the team called Nextwave. He was apparently dumped back on Earth by the Celestials and now prefered to be called Aaron. His personality was much colder, and he referred to humans as "fleshy ones." Even more recently, he joined Ms. Marvel's Operation: Lightning Storm. He joined primarily as an intelligence specialist.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

His titanium alloy construction makes him very durable. A special 'wave modifying' coating provides some protection from energy attacks. Machine Man can extend his limbs up to 100 feet. He flies using anti-gravity units, sometimes using a propeller attachment to hover. The nannites in his body give Stack a form of self-repair similar to a Healing Factor.

Abilities

He communicates well with humans due to his upbringing and observations.

Strength level

2 tons normally. An extended limb can only lift a few hundred pounds.

Weaknesses

None known.

Paraphernalia

Equipment: None known.
Transportation: None known.
Weapons: Normally his index fingers are loaded with pistol rounds. He can also switch out various devices and other weapons with items contained on his belt. After merging with the Prime Sentinel, Stack can adapt his weapons systems as needed.

Notes

• In the 2020 future Machine Man was deactivated by Sunset Bain, but rebuilt by a group of scavengers.
  
  

Trivia

• The character and stories are based on the eponymous Stanley Kubrick film and Arthur C. Clarke novel.
• The band Powerman 5000 wrote and performed a song called "The Son of X-51", referencing the character.

See Also

• Appearances of 2ZP45-9-X-51 (Earth-616)
• Character Gallery: 2ZP45-9-X-51 (Earth-616)
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Links and References

• Machine Man (Spider-Man Unlimited)
• Machine Man at MarvelDirectory.com
• Midnight Wreckers page on Marvel Unofficial Handbook
  

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