The X-Project

Attention, everyone.

I have some serious news to impart to you all. On Friday, the mansion was attacked by four men under the direction of Parker Matthews. Some of you may recognise the name - Matthews was responsible for the 'Jane' incident several years ago. We had believed him to be in a coma; unfortunately, it appears that his powers had evolved and he was using Dr. Jean Grey-Summers like some kind of psionic parasite, to boost his psionic influence.

During the attack, those in the mansion were sedated and locked in the Danger Room and then pushed into a series of nightmares. A bomb was also planted in Cerebro. Demands were made, but it appears the true motivation for the attack was revenge.

Our attackers were defeated by a number of current and former mansion residents who had been outside of the mansion at the time of the attack, as well as several others who managed to extricate themselves from the nightmare. Those who were forced into nightmares were awakened and Matthews and his men are safely neutralised. The bomb was defused by Sarah Vale, working with Dr. McCoy and Doug Ramsey. There was some damage to the mansion in the process.

There were also, unfortunately, casualties. During the nightmare, Sophie Stepford suffered severe psionic trauma and sadly, did not survive. Her sisters are currently being cared for. Dr. Amelia Voght is also believed to have been killed during the attack. Kyle Gibney is currently under observation following being implanted with a psionic suggestion and attacking some of the residents. He is not to be considered dangerous, however, and is expected to recover fully.

Finally, Dr. Grey-Summers is currently in a coma following her defeat of Matthews. Her condition is stable, but I cannot say at this time when she will awaken.

I would like to stress that everyone, barring those I have mentioned, is safe and well. Arrangements have been made for most of those involved to go to Hampton Beach while the mansion is repaired and the security is revisited.

This is a very difficult time for all of us and we will all need to be there for each other. I appreciate your co-operation and assistance.

Charles Xavier.

Hello, everyone.

Due to a number of circumstances, we have seen several departures from the school. In order to ensure full communication, I have decided to announce the details of those departures for you all.

As he announced, Nathan Dayspring has moved to New York proper, in order to run the new Elpis headquarters that has been set up there. The boathouse, at this time, is vacant. He will be available for consultation on matters within Elpis' ambit, so he will be seen around the Institute on occasion.

Jean-Paul Beaubier, Jeanne-Marie Beaubier and Shiro Yoshida have gone to Muir Island for powers training and personal assistance. Danielle Moonstar has also sought help with her powers, on Attilan, where she hopes to complete her college education.

Noriko Kikuchi has returned home to Japan, to reconnect with her parents and to complete her final year of high school. Johnny Gallo has returned home to assist in his father's recovery, and Victor Borkowski has gone home to help care for his ill mother. Sarah Vale has also returned home to her family.

Scott Summers and Dr. Jean Grey are currently on vacation, however they will not be returning to the school. In order to expand the West Coast Annex to more than a training facility, I have asked them to relocate there. With the aftermath of Day Zero and the San Diego earthquake, it is less and less safe for mutants in this country, and it is apparent that the current team is under considerable strain. To this end, I am establishing a second team at the Annex, to be created by Scott and Jean.

In order to cover those classes previously taught by those who have left, a number of the existing teachers have stepped up to take those on. I hope the students will cooperate with them and make this transition run smoothly.

I thank you for your patience during this difficult time and I wish the best to all those who have moved on. If you have any questions, my door is, of course, always open.

Charles Xavier
Headmaster