Infinity War Redefined: What If Ego and Hela Join Thanos?

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Introduction

The climax of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Avengers: Infinity War was a monumental battle where every character brought their unique strengths to the fight. But what if the movie took a different turn, with neither Hela nor Ego being stopped? How would Thanos, the ultimate villain, deal with two figures as powerful as they are dangerous?

Thanos's Goals and Methods

Thanos was on a mission to achieve universal balance, not universal domination. His plan was to wipe out half of all life across the universe. The actions of Ego and Hela, regardless of their goals, would have likely aligned with Thanos's broader vision. Ego, a Celestial, and Hela, the disrupter of life, would both cause significant turmoil in their pursuit of ultimate power. This turmoil, while chaotic, could have inadvertently eliminated a large portion of potential opposition for Thanos.

The Timeline Consideration

The specific timeline relationship between Thanos's attacks and Ego’s expansion project remains unclear. Here are two hypothetical scenarios:

Thanos Strikes Before Ego

If Thanos attacked Xandar before Ego’s plan could come to fruition, the Power Stone could be used to neutralize Ego first. With the Power Stone, Thanos can easily defeat Hela and secure the Tesseract before her campaign becomes a threat. The movie would unfold much as it did in Infinity War, but with fewer casualties from Ego’s actions.

However, if Thanos does not attack Xandar until after Ego’s expansion project, the scenario becomes more complex. Ego would control all the Infinity Stones, making Thanos's task much more challenging. Ego, being a Celestial, likely has extensive knowledge about the Stones and their use. In such a scenario, neither Hela nor Ego would pose a significant threat to Thanos in a direct confrontation; however, their presence would add layers of complexity to his plans.

Power of the Infinity Stones

Thanos, already in possession of the Power Stone, has an almost unmatched advantage. The Power Stone's destructive capability is unparalleled, capable of wiping an entire planet. Ego, despite his immense power, cannot match Thanos in a direct clash. As for Hela, even without the additional Infinity Stones, she is still a formidable opponent. However, with the Power Stone, Thanos would easily overpower her.

Conclusion

More than just a battle of power, the interaction between Thanos, Ego, and Hela would shape the fate of the universe. While neither figure would win against Thanos directly, their combined actions might have aided his ultimate goal of achieving universal balance. This reimagined scenario adds a new layer of depth to Infinity War, exploring the complex interplay of these powerful entities.