Mr. Black and Mr. Brown
| Mr. Black | |
|---|---|
| NX Files character | |
| First appearance | 102 – "Team Xtreme" |
| Portrayed by | John Purchase |
| Information | |
| Affiliation | Archons |
| Mr. Brown | |
|---|---|
| NX Files character | |
| First appearance | 102 – "Team Xtreme" |
| Portrayed by | John Purchase |
| Information | |
| Affiliation | Archons |
Mr. Black and Mr. Brown are a fictional character in NX Files. He is portrayed by John Purchase.
Black and Brown belong to a secret order known as the "Archons". Archons are tasked with maintaining balance throughout the physical universe. In their native form, Archons are pure energy. Archons are enlightened beings; they have long evolved from the physical form. Black and Brown have taken corporeal form to help blend in while on Earth.
Archons have minds that have developed far beyond the confines of human intellect. They have powers that include instant translocation, psychokinetics, and simultaneous interdimensional existence. Although non-corporeal, every archon still possess skills amazing combat, statesman and teaching skills.
Among the Archons, Mr. Black is the most senior and powerful member.
Black has an alter-being called Mr. Brown. Brown is less experienced than Black. This is apparent as he is much more eager to fight or even destroy an entire planet just to bring an issue to an end.
Mr. Black and Mr. Brown first appear on Earth to investigate energy disturbances and episodes of imbalance coinciding with the accidental discovery of the NX Secret.
Archons and their governing counsel despise Hybrids. The sentiment is equally shared by the Hybrid brood.
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