The Cosmic Commandos were a peace-keeping force hired to capture Quasar after he was framed for mass murder. The Strontian Xenith and Captain Morfex left the Commandos to form the Star Masters with Quasar, Silver Surfer and Beta Ray Bill to prove Vaughn's innocence.
Other members unrelated to the X-Men include Morfex, Vort, Stenth, Ruger, Urg, Kryad, Fanto and Stellung.