Cerebro


Original Cerebro Diagram
A highly advanced computer system whose sole purpose is to locate mutants across the globe by their unique brainwaves. It consists of a powerful computer core, specialized wave-sensing components and an interface helmet. Cerebro was used by Professor X to recruit the first two teams of X-Men, as well as the original New Mutants. A telepath can also use Cerebro to amplify his or her abilities, increasing their communication range.

Originally, Cerebro's new mutant locating function could only be used by a telepath, but a few years ago Kitty Pryde modified the hardware so that it could be used by anyone. Cerebro also came in a hand-held size, but the portable units only held specific, although programmable, frequencies, to facilitate field contact once the mutant had already been located by the main unit in Xavier's desk. A Cerebro system was installed in Muir Island as well.

During Operation: Zero Tolerance, Cerebro was apparently downloaded into Bastion's main computer. It appears that Cerebro became self-aware using nanotechnology, and tried to fulfill its programing by storing and cataloguing every mutant on Earth.

Following their defeat of the animated Cerebro, the X-Men brought the uncompromised unit from Muir Island and installed it in the Mansion, until the Cerebro system was replaced by the new and improved Cerebra.