Stryfe is a mutant clone of Nathan Summers, better known as Cable, the son of Cyclops from the X-Men, and Madelyne Pryor, a clone of Jean Grey.[9] In the late 37th century, Mother Askani, leader of the Askani Cult sought a warrior to challenge the tyrant Apocalypse. She sent Sister Askani back in time to retrieve Nathan, who was infected with the Techno-Organic Virus. In the future, technicians attempted to save Nathan using advanced technology but opted to clone him due to the severity of his condition. The clone, Stryfe, was raised by Apocalypse with the intent of becoming a vessel for his own consciousness.