Sniper was riding his motorcycle when Magneto appeared. He stopped in front of him and looked at him questioningly.<br/>"What's up, Magneto?"<br/>"Simple. You did not report to me on the status of your mission."<br/>Sniper sighed.<br/><br/>"I failed in my mission, sir."<br/>"Failed? How so?"<br/>"I was unable to get a shot at Cyclops or Storm. I was outnumbered, and some plant guy defeated me. I couldn't hit him either. I should have killed him when I had the chance."<br/><br/>"Did you injure anyone?"<br/>Sniper nodded.<br/>"I shot a couple of the newbies and forced most of them into cover. I regret not being able to paint the walls with their blood."<br/>Magneto smiled.<br/>"Then that's good enough for me."<br/><br/>Sniper was confused.<br/>"What do you mean? I completely failed in my mission."<br/>Magneto shook his head.<br/>"The real goal of your mission was to test your loyalty. Did you really think I'd be so stupid as to send you alone against the X-Men in the heart of their power? I just wanted to see if you really would strike at them, given that they attempted to recruit you."<br/><br/>Sniper nodded.<br/>"A test, huh? I see."<br/>Magneto spread his arms.<br/>"Congratulations, my boy! You are now a full-fledged member of the Brotherhood. And, as such, I have a new assignment for you."<br/><br/>Sniper smiled.<br/>"Lay it on me, boss."<br/>"There is a mutant in San Diego, California named Lance Alvers. He's a complete hoodlum and degenerate, but his mutant abilities are most impressive. For, you see, he is able to cause earthquakes at will."<br/>Sniper nodded.<br/><br/>"As a degenerate yourself, I thought you could use your common experiences to convince him to join the Brotherhood. I believe by having him on our side, we could make our assault against the X-Men that much stronger."<br/>Sniper was getting excited.<br/>"I'll leave right away."<br/>"You do that. And if you encounter any X-Men on your way, kill them."<br/>Sniper turned his bike around and headed for the hangar. Once he was in Brotherhood clothing, he took off in the jet for good ol' californ-I-A.