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Apocalypse begins assembling his own team of mutants, amplifying their powers. He recruits Storm, Psylocke, and eventually Angel, transforming the latter into Archangel. This group represents the dark force against which the X-Men must now fight, emphasizing the themes of loyalty, power, and transformation.
As Apocalypse gathers strength, the tension escalates. Xavier, alongside fellow mutants like Mystique and Hank (Beast), prepares to counteract Apocalypse's plans. The stakes rise dramatically when it's revealed that Apocalypse intends to dominate the world by launching nuclear strikes to eliminate humanity, believing that mutants should reign supreme.