History

X-Factor

Valerie convinced several members of the X-Men and associates to form a new X-Factor team made up of Havok, Polaris, Wolfsbane, Madrox, Quicksilver, and Strong Guy. This oragnization replaced the original superhuman group, Freedom Force. Val served as the government liaison for the team. During this time, she was mentally controlled by the Acolytes. She withheld information concerning Project Wideawake, a new Sentinel project being developed by the U.S. Government. Even after she was freed, her relationship with X-Factor was damaged. So she handed the leadership of the team to Forge.

Commission on Superhuman Affairs

It was while a part of this organization she found herself helping the X-Men out on several occasions. She was also responsible for taking Charles Xavier (aka Professor X) away after the horrible Onslaught incident.

ONE (Office of National Emergency)

Valerie Cooper was a part of an official government branch, ONE, dedicated to the necessary defense against superhuman threats. She was later named its Deputy Director. Sentinel Squad ONE was called into action after the tragic M-Day to protect the mutant refugee camp established at the X-Mansion.

Valerie Cooper often comes in conflict with General Lazer about his tactics in extreme situations.

When the X-Men defy the Sentinels to rescue Caliban, Cooper questions Xavier about his actions and his reasoning for it. He fails to answer her with complete truth distressing Cooper.

Valerie Cooper also confronts Jamie Madrox (aka Multiple Man) when he becomes involved in the affairs of SHIELD.

Powers

Leadership

Combatant

Characteristics

Gender--Female

Height--5' 9"

Weight--135 lbs (61 kg)

Eyes--Green