Third Temple, Thanos's new flagship.
After a long period of outfitting, the mad Titan had rebuilt his fleet—and this time, it was stronger.
"Master, this time we will surely fulfill your great cause."
Ebony Maw knelt humbly before Thanos. In his view, this fleet equipped with the Reality Stone had no equal.
Just as Osborn Group used devices to wield the power of the Infinity Stones, Devan Group had offered up the technology he knew.
A massive Reality Warping Shield had been deployed around the exterior of Third Temple. Most attacks in the universe would be deflected by that thin membrane, transformed into harmless energy or something else entirely.
No matter what technology Osborn used, it would be unable to pierce that shield.
"Then I shall await your triumphant return in my collection hall, mighty Titan." The Collector, Taneleer, gave a slight bow and cut off the transmission.
They had not only used the Reality Stone to create the shield, but also twisted several Hyperspace Lanes so their transport routes could operate smoothly.
While Osborn Group was still relying on those greedy pirates to carry out raids, they had been secretly advancing their own plans.
Now, they could finally reap the fruits of victory.
Thanos sat upon his throne, surveying his fleet.
Having drained the last resources from his dead home star system and civilization, he had assembled this fleet. Third Temple was even twice the size of Second Temple.
The powerful shield ensured that he no longer needed to fear Osborn Group's ultra-long-range strikes. So long as the shield touched the enemy fleet, they would be reduced to ashes.
"To reach this day, I have paid a sufficient price," Thanos sighed.
Cull Obsidian and Corvus Glaive were dead. Only half of the Black Order remained—perhaps that did not seem