Francis started out as a Doctor Killebrews laboratory. Which would take weapon X rejects and preform tests on them. One of the test subjects was Wade Wilson who was one of the few inmates that stood up to Francis. For this then caused all inmates to gain some hope. Francis made deadpool pay for this and tortured Wades friend named Worm. Even though,Wade ended up killing worm to ease his pain. Then Francis had permission to kill Wade and so he did. But when they left Wades healing factor started and he was revived. Francis Then tried to kill wade but ended getting shot and was apparently killed. Later it is found out that Francis survived and became Ajax. He had Doctor Killebrew bring deadpool to his laboratory so Ajax could kill him. Despite his efforts Deadpool defeated him and snapped his neck causing him to die.