The storyline, specifically the Son of M (2006) limited series, follows the catastrophic aftermath of the "House of M" event where the Scarlet Witch depowered approximately 91.4% of the world's mutants with the phrase "No more mutants". Decimation (M-Day) Overview
Written by with art by Roy Martinez , this six-issue series focuses on Quicksilver (Pietro Maximoff) following the loss of his super-speed. Decimation - X-Men - Son Of M (2006) (Digital) ...
: The X-Gene was completely erased from depowered mutants, making them biologically human. Immediate Fallout : The storyline, specifically the Son of M (2006)
Human supremacist groups like the began hunting the newly vulnerable former mutants. Immediate Fallout : Human supremacist groups like the
Many mutants died instantly if their powers were active (e.g., flying or living in extreme environments).
The U.S. government initiated , using piloted Sentinels to "protect" and effectively house-arrest the remaining mutants at the Xavier Institute. Son of M (2006) Series Summary
: Known as "M-Day," this reality-altering act reduced the mutant population from millions to fewer than 200, an group often referred to as "The 198".