Why is the Power Stone on Morag?

The Orb was the containment unit for the Power Stone, one of the six Infinity Stones, the remnant of a singularity that predated the universe. Due to the destructive capabilities of the stone, the Orb was used to house it and was hidden for millennia in the Temple Vault on Morag.
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Why was an Infinity Stone on Morag?

Morag was once inhabited by a thriving and technologically advanced humanoid population. Before its destruction, the citizens of Morag constructed a large temple structure to house and protect the Orb, an Infinity Stone. Due to unknown climate-altering factors, Morag became submerged by oceans and uninhabitable.
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Why was the Power Stone on Xandar?

Acquired by Thanos

In 2018, Thanos in his quest for the Infinity Stones, went to Xandar to retrieve the Power Stone. After decimating Xandar and the Nova Corps, he acquired the Power Stone and inserted it in the Infinity Gauntlet. He then used the Stone to torture Thor and to obliterate the Statesman.
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What is the point of the Power Stone?

The Power Stone allows its users to access and manipulate all forms of energy as well as enhance their own physical strength and durability.
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How did Quill get the Power Stone?

In 2014, Peter Quill stole the Orb from Morag, intending to sell it to the Broker. The Orb actually turned out to be the container for the Power Stone, one of the six Infinity Stones which was targeted by the Kree Ronan the Accuser, who had been asked by Thanos to retrieve it.
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Could Ronan beat Thanos with the Power Stone?

With his hammer, probably even without the Power Stone attached, Ronan would likely defeat Thanos in combat. Both are powerful to be sure, but Ronan has the slight edge when it comes to strength in combat.
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How does Thanos know Tony Stark?

In the commentary track on the Avengers: Infinity War digital release, director Joe Russo revealed (via ComicBook.com) that Thanos recognized Tony as the person who foiled his scheme to seize power over Earth through Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in 2012's The Avengers.
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How did Wanda get her powers?

Having undergone HYDRA boss' Baron von Strucker's experiments, Wanda Maximoff exhibited telekinetic and mental manipulation powers, while her twin brother Pietro could run at super speeds.
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Who is the strongest Avenger?

1 Scarlet Witch/Wanda Maximoff

That was enough to consider her near the top but Wanda Maximoff, known as Scarlet Witch, is the officially most powerful Avenger now.
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Why did Dr Strange give Thanos the stone?

"Strange purposely gave the stone for the Snap to happen to delay the Emergence, and later on bring everyone back for the Eternals and Ajak to see that Earth is a planet that is worth betraying Arishem [for]."
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What did Thanos do to Xander?

The Massacre of the Xandarians was an immense slaughter orchestrated by Thanos to obtain the Power Stone. Thanos arrived on Xandar where he proceeded to wipe out half of the Xandarians and obtained the Stone, which had been under protection by the Nova Corps.
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Why did Ronan destroy Xandar?

Ronan wishes to destroy Xandar because his purpose, his very occupation, is to exercise the fundamentalist military aspects of the Kree.
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Did Thanos use the Power Stone to beat Hulk?

Thanos didn't use the power stone on the Hulk.

Thanos is a massively powerful being on his own, even without the stones.
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Is Ronan the son of Thanos?

The Ultimate version of Ronan the Accuser is the son of Thanos, and is a part of his empire. He is ultimately defeated by the Thing.
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Why was the Power Stone unguarded?

Because the stone was under water and inaccessible until that moment. From Marvel Cinematic Universe wiki: Every 300 years, the sea lowers and the Temple Vault, an ancient structure hidden deep beneath the waves, is made accessible.
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What is the 7th Infinity Stone?

The Ego Stone (or Ego Gem) is the seventh Infinity Stone, hidden in an unknown realm known as the Ultraverse in the Marvel Comics Universe. Infinity War explains the Infinity Stones were created by the Big Bang that gave birth to the universe.
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Who is the weakest hero in Marvel?

MCU: The Weakest Superheroes, Ranked
  • 7 Black Widow.
  • 6 Hawkeye.
  • 5 Falcon.
  • 4 Ant-Man.
  • 3 Quicksilver.
  • 2 Starlord.
  • 1 Mantis.
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Who can lift Thor's hammer?

We bring you five Marvel characters who lifted Mjolnir. Thor's hammer—per the inscription—can only be wielded by a worthy "he" or a man. However, several women have lifted Thor's hammer, including Black Widow, Jane Foster, X-Men's Storm, and DC's Wonder Woman.
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Who is the 2nd strongest Avenger?

Captain Marvel was clearly the strongest Avenger until the events of “WandaVision,” but then everything changed. As previously indicated, Thor was ranked second because of his abilities and many more things. Captain Marvel is, without a question, the most powerful Avenger.
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Why did Wanda turn evil?

Doctor Strange 2's main villain turned out to be Wanda Maximoff, who went full evil in her quest to reunite with her children after losing them in WandaVision. She has been tapping into chaos magic using the Darkhold.
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How is Vision alive in WandaVision?

The episode's post-credits scene also revealed the fate of real Vision's body, and it's not good: Hayward used some of Wanda's magic from the retro drone that SWORD sent in, and has completely revived Vision's body.
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Who can defeat Wanda?

It is not hard to conclude that Doctor Strange would be one of the most capable heroes to take on Wanda in a fight, given his expertise in the mystic arts.
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Which Avenger does Thanos fear?

Instead of aliens, androids, and wizards, Thanos is afraid of aliens, Asgardians, and wizards. The theory posits Ego, Odin, and The Ancient One as three of Thanos' greatest fears, and he waited until all of them were dead to make his move.
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Why did Thanos say you're not the only one cursed with knowledge?

What does Thanos mean when he says this to Iron Man? Knowledge can be a burden after a limit. If you have knowledge of too much (or everything), you know the truth about many things and that can be depressing. So, knowledge can be a curse which is shared by both Thanos and Iron Man.
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Why did strange save Stark?

But none of it would be possible without the MCU's oldest hero, and the character that has appeared in the most movies. The biggest reason Strange made the right move in saving Stark was because he's necessary to close out the Avengers storyline.
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