| For other uses, see Mining Tribe Elder (disambiguation) |
- "Do it. We never had to face an enemy with access to vibranium before. We have no Black Panther to protect us."
- ―Mining Tribe Elder[src]
The Mining Tribe Elder is a member of the Wakandan Tribal Council and the leader of the Mining Tribe.
Biography[]
Wakandan Council[]
Death of a Monarch[]
The Mining Tribe Elder replaced Zawavari as the elder. In 2024, King T'Challa passed away of an illness. The Mining Tribe Elder as well as all of Wakanda attended his funeral and watched as his casket was brought into a Royal Talon Fighter.[1]
Namor's Ultimatum[]
The elders were summoned to a council meeting the morning after Ramonda and Shuri were approached by King Namor of the secret underwater nation called Talokanil. The Talokanil had access to vibranium and felt threatened by T'Challa's public announcement of the abundant existence of the metal. Namor asked Ramonda to bring him the scientist who created a machine called the Vibranium Detector.
The council was unsure of what to do. The Mining Tribe Elder stepped in and suggested that they should do as Namor asked because they were in uncharted territory; they had never encountered an enemy with access to vibranium. M'Baku simply said that that was the council's fault as they let Erik Killmonger burn the every Heart-Shaped Herb. He further stated that they should simply kill Namor because if they did what was asked, nothing would stop him from coming back and asking for more.[1]
A Kidnapped Princess[]
General Okoye returned from her mission in Cambridge where she and Shuri attempted to bring Riri Williams to Wakanda for protection. However, Okoye came alone, regretfully telling Ramonda that Shuri and the scientist were taken by the Talokanil. The elder watched as a heartbroken Ramonda chastised Okoye and stripped her of her rank for her failure.[1]
A New Protector[]
Nakia was able to rescue Shuri and Riri Williams, but killed two Talokanil in the process, causing an angry Namor to send his troops to Wakanda, flooding the Golden City and killing Ramonda. As a result, everyone relocated to Jabari Land where they argued with M'Baku, who used his authority against them. Suddenly, a Royal Talon Fighter arrived above them. Out came someone in a Panther Habit. As they opened their mask, they revealed themselves to be Shuri. The elder exclaimed that it was her as she had recreated the Heart-Shaped Herb. Everyone united with the new Black Panther as she prepared to lead them to victory.[1]
Planning[]
Black Panther rallied everyone together and talked about her plan to defeat Namor. She explained that he believed Wakanda was on its knees, which gave them the perfect opportunity to strike. The elder was hesitant though, as they did not know how to find him. Shuri said that they would bring Namor to them, but not to Wakanda: to a distant location at sea. This plan turned out to work as they defeated the Talokanil and formed an alliance with the underwater race. In the end, Shuri decided to leave Wakanda, allowing M'Baku to take the throne.[1]
Relationships[]
Allies[]
- Golden Tribe
- Ramonda † - Former Queen
- Shuri/Black Panther
- Mining Tribe
- Tribal Council
- M'Kathu
- Merchant Tribe Elder
- River Tribe Elder
- M'Baku - King
- Zawavari - Predecessor
- Dora Milaje
- Nakia
- Wakandan Royal Guard
- Jabari Tribe
- Midnight Angels
- Namor - Former Enemy
Gallery[]
References[]
| Preceded by: Zawavari |
Elder of the Mining Tribe Mining Tribe Elder 2024 - |
Succeeded by: - |