"Broken Soldiers"May 1997
In a Nutshell
Cable's personal philosophy is highlighted in a pair of parallel stories set millennia apart.
Writers: Todd Dezago with Brian Vaughn
Pencilers: Randy Green and Chap Yaep
Inker: Scott Hana
Letterer: Richard Starkings & Comicraft
Colorist: Mike Thomas
Editor: Mark Powers
Editor-in-Chief: Bob Harras
Plot
A group of Askani disciples in the present day ask their mentor for a tale of their savior, the Chosen One: Cable. He proceeds to tell of an adventure from Cable's past, set in the far future, in which Cable risks his own life to save his Clan Chosen troops in a battle against Apocalypse's New Canaanite soldiers, only to argue for mercy when his forces emerge victorious, saying to kill in cold blood is Apocalypse's way. As the mentor explains that Cable's morals are what will bring them salvation, Cable finds himself embroiled in a similar conflict in the present day, helping rescue a young mutant from an angry mob, only to turn and prevent the mutant from killing his attackers, saying vengeance leads to darkness. Meanwhile, Jean Grey-Summers broods over the fact that she must tell Cable that his mother — Madelyne Pryor-Summers — has returned to life.
