Lilandra
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Lilandra Neramani is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. She is the Empress (or Imperatrix) of the Shi'ar Empire and shares a lifelong bond with the leader of the X-Men, Charles Xavier. She and Xavier were married but their marriage was recently annuled after the Cassandra Nova incident. She first appeared in X-Men (volume 1) #97 (1976), making her the first Shi'ar to be introduced. She is the sister of D'Ken and Deathbird; the former overthrew her, became Emperor and ultimately was banished during the Phoenix Saga after being driven mad and the latter has also usurped her position in the past. She is protected by the Imperial Guard led by Gladiator.
Lilandra has often been a pivotal secondary character in the X-Men's history, from her participation in the Phoenix Saga, to her role in Grant Morrison's experimental and controversial run on New X-Men. Her role as one of Professor X's most cherished loves has played a significant part in the development of both characters, as well as many of the plots throughout the X-Men books.
Recently a new version of the Lilandra character has turned up in the Marvel Comics Ultimate X-Men title. This character seems to be human, and claims to represent an ancient religion that worships the Phoenix.