- "Tony Stark has created the ultimate weapon: a masterpiece of death. A man with a dozen of these could rule all of Asia."
- ―Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar[src]
Asia is a continent located on Earth.
History[]
The Arrival of the Eternals[]
In 5000 B.C., a group of extraterrestrial beings called the Eternals arrived on Earth in their ship, the Domo, and they landed within Babylon, Mesopotamia. Upon their arrival, they protected a group of humans native to Babylon from a pack of Deviants, which were attempting to slaughter the humans. Once the Deviants had been defeated by the combined might of the Eternals, they began to advance the technology of the people of Babylon, with Sersi using her powers to create new elements for them to use and grow.[1]
Battle of Babylon[]
In 575 B.C., the Eternals once again came to the aid of the humans in Babylon, when they were attacked by group of Deviants. As the battle continued, Makkari focused on moving as many humans out of harms way as possible, while Ikaris fought a flying Deviant. Thena and Kingo would challenge each other to get the most kills as they could, with Ikaris and Makkari teaming up to save a young girl from danger. Standing at the gates of Babylon, Gilgamesh had fought against Enkidu who was eventually defeated by the combined strength of the Eternals.[1]
Marriage of Sersi and Ikaris[]
Having spent centuries together, Sersi and Ikaris had decided to marry, having fallen in love with each other. In 400 AD, The pair would travel to Pataliputra, Gupta Empire, where they married each other with the rest of the Eternals as their witnesses. As Sersi and Ikaris shared their first kiss as a married couple, Sprite would look on with jealousy, due to her own love for Ikaris, while the rest of the Eternals shared in their joy at the union.[1]
Reign of Genghis Khan[]
- "The bow and arrow, once was the pinnacle of weapons technology. It allowed the great Genghis Khan to rule from the Pacific, to the Ukraine. An empire twice the size of Alexander the Great, and four times the size of the Roman Empire."
- ―Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar to Tony Stark[src]
During the 13th Century, Genghis Khan conquered Asia, from Ukraine to the eastern shores of North Korea with a bow and arrow as his troops' primary weapon.[2]
Formation of the Ten Rings[]
Centuries ago, Xu Wenwu, a native of China, acquired a set of mythical rings and had formed an army known as the Ten Rings. With this newfound power, he soon became a powerful warlord and conquered neighboring lands, with no army able to withstand the power of Wenwu and his ten rings. As his power grew, Wenwu had also established a main base, the Ten Rings Headquarters, for his army in the mountains of Asia, where the Ten Rings soldiers would all be trained, and they would continue building their power across Asia as well as the rest of the globe.[4]
Battle of Beijing[]
When the Great Wall of China was under construction, the Deviant known as Kappa decided to attack it. However, before the wall could be destroyed, the Sacred Dragon intervened, battling him in the air over Beijing. Ikaris and Sersi also arrived to fight Kappa with the Eternals and the Sacred Dragon winning, defeating the deviant and saving the Great Wall of China.[5]
Kingo's Place of Residence[]
In 1521, Kingo, an Eternal, travelled to India and took up residence in Pataliputra.[1]
Korean War[]
Super Soldier Fight[]
- "We heard whispers he was on the peninsula, but everyone they sent after him, never came back. So the U.S. military dropped me behind the line to go deal with him."
- ―Isaiah Bradley to Sam Wilson[src]
Receiving word that the Winter Soldier was on the Korean peninsula, the United States Army sent in Isaiah Bradley, a soldier enhanced with the Super Soldier Serum to hunt him down. The two met in a bar in Goyang and fought each other. Although Bradley was unable to kill the Winter Soldier, he discovered his identity and forced him to retreat when he destroyed half of his prosthetic arm.[6]
Massacre in Hunan[]
In China, an infant was classified as an 0-8-4 by S.H.I.E.L.D., who sent agents to investigate. Richard Lumley and his team found the child in the arms of a dead agent.[7]
Assassination of Howard and Maria Stark[]
Winter Soldier awoken from his cryo-sleep
- "У меня для тебя миссия. Санкционировать и извлечь. Без свидетелей.[8]"
- ―Vasily Karpov to Winter Soldier[src]
Having been turned into HYDRA's ultimate weapon, Winter Soldier was moved to a facility located in the mountains of Siberia, ready to be used for assassinations. In 1991, Winter Soldier was unfrozen from his Cryostasis Chamber and forced to undergo the Memory Suppressing Machine, before being ordered by Vasily Karpov to assassinate Howard and Maria Stark.
Winter Soldier is congratulated on his work
Having completed the mission, killing the Starks in cold blood, Winter Soldier returned into the facility with the Super Soldier Serum that was stolen from the Stark's car. For this, Winter Soldier was congratulated by Karpov for his success. Following the mission, Winter Soldier was put back inside his Cryostatsis Chamber, while HYDRA made plans to create more Winter Soldiers using all of Stark's Super Soldier Serum.[9]
Training the Winter Soldiers[]
Winter Soldiers being created in Siberia
- "He wanted to know exactly where."
"Why would he need to know that?"
"Because I'm not the only Winter Soldier." - ―Bucky Barnes and Steve Rogers[src]
Using the Super Soldier Serum that had been obtained following Howard Stark's assassination, HYDRA was able to produce a new batch of Winter Soldiers, who were kept in the HYDRA Facility in Siberia. The creation of these new Winter Soldiers was overseen by Vasily Karpov, who would listen to Josef screaming due to his body's reaction to the serum, until it took affect and Josef was ready to be used.
Winter Soldier being overpowered by Josef
With the Winter Soldiers having gained their strength, Karpov had them trained by pitting them against Winter Soldier, who would find himself being overpowered by the new batch of Soldiers. However, it did not take long for HYDRA to realise that all these new Winter Soldiers were more unstable than their original soldier, as the four new soldiers attempted to lead a revolt against their captors, with Karpov being taken to safety.
Winter Soldier protects Vasily Karpov's life
Following the attempted rebellion, Karpov had these new Winter Soldiers frozen in their Cryostasis Chambers, where they would sit in wait for their orders from HYDRA, as they prioritised using the original Winter Soldier as their primary weapon. However, in the aftermath of the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Siberian Facility was abandoned, with the Winter Soldiers still alive and under suspended animation.[9]
Raina's Youth[]
- "Don't beg. It reminds me of what you were when I found you: hungry, in the streets with just the fairy tales your grandmother told you."
- ―Calvin Zabo to Raina[src]
Raina lived on the streets of Thailand as a con artist and beggar with a group of friends who called themselves "freaks." They met Calvin Zabo who took them in and taught them their self worth.[10]
Search for Ta Lo[]
Learning of the mysterious village known as Ta Lo, Xu Wenwu became obsessed with finding it. When Hui informed him that the entrance to the village was in located inside of a forest, Xu went to go find it. When he entered the forest, Xu met a woman named Ying Li. The two fought in a duel where Xu used the Ten Rings against her, however, Ying was able to take control of the Ten Rings from Xu and disarmed him. The two then fell in love with each other and had two kids, Shang-Chi and Xialing.[4]
Shang-Chi's Childhood[]
In 1996, Xu Wenwu married Ying Li, a woman from another universe, and had two children, Xu Shang-Chi and Xu Xialing. During this time, he stopped using the rings. Li gave Shang-Chi and Xialing green pendants and told them to keep it on their person.[4]
Attack on Ying Li[]
The Iron Gang seeking out their revenge
One night, Ying Li was teaching Shang-Chi how she fought when they were interrupted by the arrival of the Iron Gang, a group of men who were there to settle a conflict with Xu Wenwu. However, since Wenwu wasn't there, they confronted Li, who told Shang-Chi to go inside. Li tried to fight them, but was overpowered and killed.[4]
Massacre of the Iron Gang[]
Following the murder of Ying Li at the hands of the Iron Gang, Xu Wenwu had made the choice to wear the Ten Rings again and seek his revenge. Wenwu would bring Shang-Chi with him, as they travelled to China and found the headquarters of the Iron Gang. While Shang-Chi looked on, Wenwu used the power of the ten rings to slaughter the members of the Iron Gang, wiping out almost every man there in mere seconds while Shang-Chi had looked over in shock, before questioning the final survivor about where he could find the leader of the Iron Gang, so he could kill him as well.
As the member was unable to tell him where the leader of the Iron Gang was, Wenwu had proceeded to kill him. Seeing his son's reaction to the violence, Wenwu decided to confirm Shang-Chi's loyalty to him, noting that this was payment for a blood debt. The father and son then left the building victorious, with Wenwu deciding it was time to rebuild the Ten Rings, wanting Shang-Chi with him as he rebuilt his power in Asia.[4]
Rescue in Bahrain[]
When an Inhuman named Katya Belyakov went through Terrigenesis and gained her powers, a S.H.I.E.L.D. team including Phil Coulson and Melinda May to evaluate her for the Index. When talking with her mother Eva Belyakov, the S.H.I.E.L.D. team was taken captive by Katya's mind control leaving only Coulson and May left. When Katya killed some mercenaries and threatened to kill the captured S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, May was forced to kill her. Upon her death, the S.H.I.E.L.D. agents were released from the mind control. Believing that May had killed the mercenaries, the agents gave her the codename, Cavalry.[13]
Training of Shang-Chi[]
Shang-Chi training to become an assassin
Having decided to rebuild the Ten Rings and regain his power across Asia, Xu Wenwu ordered one of his expert fighters, Death Dealer, to train his son, Shang-Chi, to be an assassin and skilled martial arts fighter, intending him to be a warrior for the Ten Rings. Since only men were allowed to fight, Wenwu's daughter, Xu Xialing, learned how to fight on her own by watching the Ten Rings soldiers training. When Shang-Chi was a teenager, Wenwu instructed him to kill the Iron Gang's leader, in order to gain revenge for the murder of Ying Li. However, once Shang-Chi had completed this mission, he took this opportunity to escape the base and leave China, heading to California, leaving Wenwu and the Ten Rings behind him.[4]
Kidnapping of Tony Stark[]
Tony Stark presenting the Jericho missile
- "I'm sure they're looking for you, Stark. But they will never find you in these mountains."
- ―Ho Yinsen to Tony Stark[src]
In 2008, Tony Stark traveled to Afghanistan on a business trip in order to host a demonstration of the Jericho missile for the United States Armed Forces. Stark arrived at Bagram Air Base, traveling in his private jet with his friend James Rhodes, where he was greeted by General William Gabriel and prepared to leave for the site of the demonstration. Giving a speech about the importance of weapons to maintain world peace, Stark unleashed a Jericho over a mountain range, impressing the officers and celebrating the success of the missile.
The Ten Rings ambushing Tony Stark
A Humvee convoy was deployed to escort Stark and the other attendees to the demonstration. Stark refused to travel in the same Humvee as Rhodes, and while chatting with the airmen assigned to escort him, the convoy was attacked by members of the Ten Rings. The soldiers were killed and while trying to flee, Stark was affected by the explosion of one of his own weapons, causing a large amount of shrapnel to penetrate his Bulletproof Vest and injure him.
Tony Stark is held hostage by the Ten Rings
While unconscious for the effect of the injuries, he was kidnapped by the Ten Rings and taken to one of the Ten Rings Bases in Afghanistan, in order to film a video to their then unrevealed employer.[2] Upon his arrival to the base, Stark had to be operated by another prisoner, Ho Yinsen, who tried to remove the shrapnel that penetrated Stark's chest. Being unable to remove all the pieces, Yinsen had to insert an electromagnet powered by a car battery to keep the shrapnel from reaching Stark's heart and killing him.
Tony Stark explores the Ten Rings's base
When Stark recovered consciousness, Yinsen explained his current condition, and acted as his translator and for their mutual kidnappers. Abu Bakaar, one of the Ten Rings members in charge of the base, instructed him to make a Jericho missile for them, and after being tortured and shown a vast arsenal of weapons developed by Stark Industries, he seemingly accepted. However, Yinsen convinced Stark to make a difference in what could possibly be the last days of his life, so instead of making a missile, Stark and Yinsen developed a miniature Arc Reactor so Stark to increase Stark's chances of surviving the shrapnel injury, and they secretly started working on an armor powered by the reactor that will help them escape.
Tony Stark and Ho Yinsen working together
After working on the armor for three months, Stark and Yinsen formed a strong bond between one another. Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar, one of the leaders of the Ten Rings, unhappy with Stark's progresses, threatened to kill Yinsen and gave them an ultimatum, one more day to assemble the missile. Stark and Yinsen finished assembling the armor, and Yinsen tried to distract the terrorists so Stark could charge the suit. Stark made his way through the base using the armor and killing the terrorists, only to find Yinsen critically injured, imploring him not to waste his life with his dying breath.
Tony Stark manages to escape Ten Rings
Stark destroyed all the stolen weapons in the base and flew out of the area briefly using the armor's flight capabilities. He crash landed in a deserted area, and wandered until one of the search and rescue units commanded by Rhodes found him and moved him back home. However, al-Wazar, disfigured during Stark's escape, and other members of the Ten Rings combed the desert in order to find the pieces of Stark's armor in order to assemble it again in one of their camps.[2]
Battle of Gulmira[]
Iron Man battling in Gulmira, Afghanistan
- "Recent violence has been attributed to a group of foreign fighters, referred to by locals as the Ten Rings. As you can see, these men are heavily armed and on a mission."
- ―Amira Ahmed[src]
Tony Stark donned his newest armor and traveled to Afghanistan in order to defeat the terrorists. Stark attacked the terrorists in Gulmira without harming the human shields and civilians that had been taken as hostages, leaving his former captor Abu Bakaar to the "mercies" of the residents of Gulmira. Stark located more arsenals containing fully-armed Jericho missiles and destroyed them.[2]
Iron Man flying away from Afghanistan
Phil Coulson and Nick Fury, during their investigation surrounding the events of the Kidnapping of Tony Stark, immediately traveled to Gulmira to analyze Stark's role during his attack to the Ten Rings. They found footage recorded by the terrorists and intended to frighten civilians. The footage showed Stark in his armor defeating the terrorists.[14] The following day, James Rhodes denied the involvement of the U.S. government in what he called an "unexpected turn of events" in Gulmira.[2]
Meeting with the Ten Rings[]
Obadiah Stane meeting with Ten Rings
- "Technology... That's always been your Achilles heel in this part of the world."
- ―Obadiah Stane and Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar[src]
Obadiah Stane traveled to Afghanistan in order to recover Tony Stark's armor prototype accompanied by a group of mercenaries. Stane reunited with Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar, who offered the armor in exchange for an army of "iron soldiers". However, Stane paralyzed him using a Sonic Taser while his mercenaries disarmed the terrorists. After exiting the area, Stane ordered the mercenaries to kill the terrorists to avoid having any witnesses of his actions.[2]
Stark-Fujikawa[]
Stark-Fujikawa, a subsidiary of Stark Industries, is located in Tokyo, Japan.[15]
Arrest of Khalid Khandil[]
- "Is this Bakhmala? The Khalid Khandil mission, that was you."
- ―Natasha Romanoff to Sam Wilson[src]
Sam Wilson and his para-rescue unit were tasked with apprehending Khalid Khandil, a notable target in Bakhmala, Afghanistan. Khandil hid himself in an area protected by soldiers using RPGs, preventing the United States Armed Forces from sending helicopters to the area. Wilson and his wingman, Riley, infiltrated the area using two sets of EXO-7 Falcon mechanical wing harnesses, allowing them highly-maneuvered flight. Wilson and Riley performed the mission in a way they performed similar operations, but Riley got hit by one of the RPGs, and Wilson could do nothing to help him. Wilson continued his mission and apprehended Khandil.[16]
Recruiting Bruce Banner[]
Natasha Romanoff recruiting Bruce Banner
- "You know, for a man who's supposed to be avoiding stress, you picked a hell of a place to settle."
- ―Natasha Romanoff to Bruce Banner[src]
In 2012, Natasha Romanoff travelled to India and recruited Bruce Banner to join the team, as he was the foremost expert on gamma radiation.[17]
Battle of Hong Kong[]
James Rhodes was in Hong Kong, China fighting a Ten Rings terrorist cell when he received a call from Tony Stark requesting his assistance.[18]
Mandarin Investigation[]
James Rhodes is ambushed in Pakistan
- "What are you doing?"
"A little knock and talk, making friends in Pakistan." - ―Tony Stark and Iron Patriot[src]
Later that year, James Rhodes went to a sweat shop in Pakistan looking for the Mandarin and got ambushed by an Extremis-enhanced woman.[19]
Wilson Fisk's Trips[]
- "She approves of your choice of tea."
"I picked it up, on my last visit to your country. I thought you might enjoy it." - ―James Wesley and Wilson Fisk[src]
Wilson Fisk spent time in Asia, where he learned fluent Chinese and Japanese. During one of Fisk's trips to China, who bought a set of tea, which he would later offer to Madame Gao during their meetings.[20]
Tony Stark's Surgery[]
Tony Stark in surgery in China
Tony Stark traveled to China to have surgery, in order to finally remove the shrapnel that penetrated his chest. He contacted Doctor Wu, whom he met during a science conference in 1999. Doctor Wu and his assistant Wu Jiaqi operated on Stark, with Stark's closest friends Pepper Potts and James Rhodes accompanying him during the process. The surgery was a success, and eliminated the need for the use of the Arc Reactor in Stark's chest.[19]
Centipede Serum[]
Kidnapping of Chan Ho Yin[]
Chan Ho Yin performing
In 2013, street magician Chan Ho Yin was performing one of his shows in the streets of Hong Kong, China. Having few economic rewards for his tricks, Chan decided to use his real pyrokinetic powers to impress the audience, scaring two teenagers, but satisfying one of his spectators, Raina. Raina approached Chan, asking about his fire tricks, but he told her that a magician should never reveal his secrets. Raina flirted with him, using one of his quotes in the show to impress him, and Chan invited him to his house. Chan spoke about how he idolized magicians like Harry Houdini for many years, until realizing that what they did was not real magic, and Raina convinced him of showing his powers, with Chan producing a small flame in the palm of his hand, something he had been able to do for some years. Raina wondered why Chan did not show his gift to the world, something Chan had wondered himself, but there were people that did not want his gift to be revealed, although he thought he obtained his powers for a reason. Flirting with Chan for the last time, Raina asked him to close his eyes, and two men in fireproof suits appeared and managed to knock him out.[21]
Index Case Agents[]
S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Quan Chen, Index case agent of Chan Ho Yin, tried to make his regular contact with Chan but he was unable to locate him. As Chan had violated his Index agreement before, Quan investigated further, and realized this time he had been kidnapped by professionals, as evidenced by a scrap of fireproof tissue.
Quan informed fellow agent Phil Coulson and his team of the situation to enlist their help, and informed them of the details of the kidnapping and the reason why the perpetrators knew about Chan's powers, one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s data streams had been hacked by the Rising Tide.[21]
Birth of Scorch[]
Raina greeted Chan Ho Yin and apologized for taking him by force. At first, Chan thought Raina was part of S.H.I.E.L.D. and lectured her about not needing to read the power protocols for a simple street performance. However, Raina revealed that she did not work for S.H.I.E.L.D., but for another organization that intended to help him increase and control his gift.
Raina tried to convince Chan telling him he would obtain the fame that he craved, even suggesting to take a more powerful codename, Scorch, paralleling his potential fame with that of Captain America. Chan, whose goal was just to be recognized for his power, agreed with Raina's proposal and accompanied her to a laboratory in Hong Kong.[21]
Centipede Project[]
The Centipede Project warehouse in Hong Kong
Chan Ho Yin was taken to a laboratory in Hong Kong, in order to test his powers, being injected with the Centipede Serum to test the effects in an individual with powers of his own after being able to grant powers to average test subjects.
The serum increased Chan's natural powers without suffering the side effects derived from Extremis, and Chan thanked Raina for the opportunity to use his powers that S.H.I.E.L.D. denied him, not knowing her real intentions yet.
Raina and Debbie, one of the Centipede Project's researchers, discussed the effects the serum had on Chan, discovering that the platelets in his blood prevented him from being burnt with his own powers, and were able to neutralize the combustion of the Extremis element of the serum, so Debbie ordered to extract all his platelets.
Chan woke up tied to a machine, having been drained of his fire-resistant platelets, and thanked for participating in the Centipede Project. As Chan tried to attack Debbie, he suffered burnings in his hands, realizing that he was not resistant to fire anymore. Chan asked Raina why she did that, as she said he had a gift, but she replied that now he was sharing it.[21]
Rescue Mission[]
S.H.I.E.L.D. discovered the location of the Centipede Project laboratory in Hong Kong tracing the accounts used to pay Miles Lydon, and Phil Coulson coordinated Quan Chen's men to rescue Chan Ho Yin.
Coulson ordered two teams to secure the lower floors, while he accessed the top floor with Quan and Melinda May through the roof. May tracked Chan's heat signature and accessed the laboratory, where they found a tied and heavily burnt Chan. Quan liberated Chan, but Chan killed him tired of being controlled by S.H.I.E.L.D., and injected himself another dose of the Centipede Serum to increase his powers.
Coulson and May tried to reason with Chan, but he had enough of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s protocols to hide his gift, and continued to attack them. Coulson tried to render him unconscious using the Night-Night Gun, but he shielded himself with fire.
Debbie received a call from her superiors, and informed them that, though S.H.I.E.L.D. had infiltrated the building, the situation was under control. Raina asked Debbie why she did not tell them all the truth about S.H.I.E.L.D. and Chan's current status.
Grant Ward and Skye infiltrated the building so Skye could hack the security system and open the doors that were automatically closed, something she did almost immediately, extracting some files from the building's mainframe in the process. As the doors were opened and Chan had escaped, Coulson ordered Leo Fitz and Jemma Simmons to uncuff Miles Lydon, so that he could remotely control the building's computers.
Death of Debbie
Chan confronted Debbie and Raina, but Raina managed to escape closing the door of the elevator and leaving Debbie behind. Debbie tried to convince Chan that she could fix him and give him more power, but Chan angrily attacked her and burnt her alive.
Coulson confronted Chan for the last time, distracting him while May injected him with a large dose of the Centipede Serum to make him explode. Lydon remotely controlled the ventilation systems to direct the blast to the roof.
Following the mission, Miles Lydon was left behind in Hong Kong, with the money he obtained for hacking S.H.I.E.L.D. being donated to Quan Chen's family, and being outfitted with a Tracking Bracelet that wouldn't allow him to access electronic devices.[21]
Overkill Device[]
S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents Grant Ward and Leo Fitz went to South Ossetia to destroy the Overkill Device. Phil Coulson suggested stationing a team in Armenia as backup during Leo Fitz and Grant Ward's mission to disable the Overkill Device in South Ossetia. Victoria Hand, agent in charge of the mission, had already envisioned that situation, noting that she and Coulson had a similar way of thinking with the known proverb "Great minds think alike".[22]
Asian Safehouses[]
When discussing safe houses, Antoine Triplett and John Garrett recalled one in Thailand without mattresses.[23]
Chase of Black Sky[]
In Japan, Stick killed Aito after Stick learned that Black Sky was taken to New York City.[24]
Ultron Offensive[]
Battle of Seoul[]
Ultron in Seoul, South Korea
- "You got three with the Regeneration Cradle, one in the cab. I could take out the driver."
"Negative. That truck crashes, the gem could level the city. We need to draw out Ultron." - ―Hawkeye and Captain America[src]
In 2015, attempting to keep Ultron from gaining a new body using the Regeneration Cradle, a creation of Helen Cho's, Steve Rogers, Clint Barton, and Natasha Romanoff went to Seoul and fought against Ultron. While there, Rogers was met by Wanda Maximoff and her brother who allied with them. Though Rogers and Barton were successful in retrieving the new body from the Cradle and escaped in the Quinjet, Romanoff was captured by Ultron.[25]
Mystic Arts Student[]
Training of Doctor Strange[]
Doctor Strange searching for Kamar-Taj
- "The place you're looking for is called Kamar-Taj. But the cost there is high."
"How much?"
"I'm not talking about money. Good luck." - ―Jonathan Pangborn and Stephen Strange[src]
In 2016, having been involved in a serious car crash and seeking to cure the paralysis of his hands, Doctor Stephen Strange, on the suggestion of Jonathan Pangborn, travelled into Nepal to seek out Kamar-Taj, where Pangborn claimed to have been able to heal his own paralysed spine. During his search, Strange would be greeted by Karl Mordo, who promised to bring him to Kamar-Taj, having witnessed Strange being mugged. Although Strange was initally doubtful of Mordo's claims about Kamar-Taj, he was told to forget everything he thought he knew.
Ancient One demonstrates her true power
Upon entering Kamar-Taj, Strange was introduced to the Ancient One by Mordo, whom Strange almost immediately dismissed, not believing that she could cure him through Magic. However, the Ancient proved her power to Strange by realising his physical form into the Astral Dimension, before then sending Strange through a trip through the Multiverse. Despite Strange's begs to be taught, the Ancient One intially refused to train him, until she was convinced by Mordo to do so.
Karl Mordo tries to teach Doctor Strange
Through the Ancient One and Mordo, Strange began to learn how to create Tao Mandalas and how to use a Sling Ring to create an Inter-Dimensional Portals, although Strange initially struggled to accept the concepts. However, in time, Strange would embrace the teachings of the Masters of the Mystic Arts, and would study the books provided by Wong, learning as much as possible about the history and spells of the Masters.
Karl Mordo sparring against Doctor Strange
While he stayed at Kamar-Taj, Strange would keep his broken watch near his bed, as it was a gift from Christine Palmer. Strange would also be trained in combat by Mordo, learning to create a Eldritch Whip to defend himself. During his lessons, Strange would be told of how Kaecilius had betrayed the Masters and formed the Zealots, using the power of the Dark Dimension to fight back against the Ancient One's teachings.
Doctor Strange first using the Time Stone
During his studies, Strange came upon the Book of Cagliostro, which taught him to use the Time Stone, which he obtained from the Eye of Agamotto, to manipulate time. When he was confronted by Mordo and Wong about the risks, Strange would be told of the ancient war between the Masters and Dormammu. However, just as Strange attempted to back away, they witnessed Sol Rama being killed by the Zealots in the London Sanctum, just as Kaecilius destroyed the Sanctum, with the explosion throwing Strange through a portal into the New York Sanctum, separating him from his allies.[26]
Battle at the Hong Kong Sanctum[]
- "The Sanctum has already fallen. The Dark Dimension. Dormammu is coming. It's too late. Nothing can stop him."
"Not necessarily." - ―Karl Mordo and Doctor Strange[src]
As the conflict against Zealots neared its conclusion, Wong brought together the Masters of the Mystic Arts to defend the Hong Kong Sanctum from attack. Kaecilius and his Zealots soon arrived in Hong Kong, where they were challenged by Wong, who was armed with the Wand of Watoomb. However, despite the best efforts of Wong and the Masters, they were soon overpowered and defeated by Kaecilius and his Zealots.
Doctor Strange trying to stop the Zealots
In an attempt to stop the attack, Doctor Strange and Karl Mordo had then used an Inter-Dimensional Portal to travel to Hong Kong, only to witness the fall of the Hong Kong Sanctum, as a portal to the Dark Dimension opened up across the city. Despite Wong's belief that it was too late to stop Dormammu from taking over their dimension, Strange refused to allow this, and used the Time Stone to begin reversing the actions of the Zealots.
Karl Mordo battles against the Zealots
While the spell was working, Kaecilius and his Zealots broke free of it's power and began attempting to fight off Strange and Mordo in order to complete their goals, while the city of Hong Kong was being rebuilt around them. Despite the best efforts of Kaecilius and his Zealots, Strange and Wong overpowered them, with Wong using the Staff of the Living Tribunal to his advantage, before they were about to find and resurrect Wong, who had been killed earlier in the battle.
Kaecilius attempting to claim his victory
However, just before the spell could be completed and the timeline restored, Kaecilius used a shockwave to pause the spell, giving him time to comment on Dormammu's incredible power. Although Mordo and Wong had still attempted to convince Strange to continue fighting back against the Zealots, Strange instead decided to take a different approach, as he used the Cloak of Levitation to fly into the Dark Dimension itself, intending to confront Dormammu and end the conflict.
Doctor Strange watches Karl Mordo leave
Having trapped Dormammu in a time loop and forced him to surrender, Strange then returned to Hong Kong at the moment he had left, and informed Kaecilius of his victory. Strange, Wong and Mordo then watched as Kaecilius and his Zealots were transformed into Mindless Ones and sucked into the Dark Dimension, which shut behind them. Despite their victory, Mordo had remained broken from the earlier betrayal of the Ancient One to their laws, and vowed to turn against the Masters of the Mystic Arts, as he walked away from Strange and Wong forever.[26]
Avengers Civil War[]
Battle at the HYDRA Siberian Facility[]
Tony Stark and Steve Rogers fight in Siberia
In the early summer of 2016, Helmut Zemo went to the HYDRA Siberian Facility in Siberia and killed the remaining Winter Soldiers. He was then met by Steve Rogers, Bucky Barnes, and Tony Stark. After showing Stark footage of his parents' death, Stark attacked Barnes. However, Rogers attempted to defend Barnes. Rogers and Barnes tag teamed and fought against Stark, until Rogers used his Captain America's Shield to power off Stark's armor. As Rogers was leaving, Stark told him that his father made the shield, causing Rogers to leave it behind. Unbeknownst to them, T'Challa had followed them and stopped Zemo from committing suicide, bringing him into custody.[9]
Erik Killmonger’s Campaign[]
Arrest of Ulysses Klaue[]
Ulysses Klaue meeting with Everett Ross
- "A misidentified Wakandan artifact was stolen yesterday from a British museum. We have learned Ulysses Klaue plans to sell the vibranium to an American buyer in South Korea tomorrow night."
- ―Okoye to T'Challa[src]
A week later, T'Challa, Nakia, and Okoye travelled to Busan, South Korea to arrest Ulysses Klaue. In the Jagalchi Market Casino, T'Challa reunited with CIA agent Everett Ross, who was the buyer that Klaue would come for. After Klaue arrived in the casino and spotted T'Challa, he fled, with T'Challa and the others chasing after him throughout the streets of the city. After a chase, Klaue's van crashed and T'Challa threatened to kill him, but Ross arrived and Klaue was taken into custody. Klaue was taken to the CIA South Korean Black Site, but was rescued by Erik Killmonger and his crew. In the ensuing chaos, Ross was shot after shielding Nakia from a bullet.[27]
Wedding in India[]
Tony Stark at an Indian wedding
- "Oh, I'm not here. Thank God this place has Wi-Fi or you would be toast right now. Thank Ganesh while you're at it."
- ―Tony Stark to Peter Parker[src]
In September 2016, Tony Stark travelled to India and attended a wedding there.[28]
Snap[]
When Thanos Snapped his fingers, eliminating half of all life, the Avengers regrouped at the Avengers Compound. There, they monitored the effects of the Snap, including watching Asia where they monitored the death counts of both Japan and Indonesia. The death count in Japan rose above sixty one million and the death count in Indonesia rose above one hundred thirty two million.[29]
Ronin's Retribution[]
Attack in Tokyo[]
Ronin is discovered by Natasha Romanoff
In the fall of 2023, Clint Barton, in Ronin attire, travelled to Tokyo, Japan in pursuit of the Yakuza faction. Barton made his way through the faction, slaughtering them, and confronted the leader of the Yakuza named Akihiko. Akihiko questioned Barton on his actions, which he informed him that it was the fact they survived the Snap. Barton cut Akihiko's throat and ignored his cries for mercy, killing him. After he cleaned off his sword, he found Natasha Romanoff behind him, who had travelled there to tell Barton of the Time Heist.[32]
Post-Blip[]
Recruitments[]
As a result of the Blip, life in Asia was restored. Immediately after, Wong recruited Masters of the Mystic Arts from Kamar-Taj and Hong Kong to join an ongoing battle and they opened Inter-Dimensional Portals to the location.[32]
Eternals' Mission[]
Reuniting with Kingo[]
Kingo moved to Mumbai, India, where he became a Bollywood movie star, gained his own cameraman named Karun Patel, and bought his own plane. Following the Blip, Kingo was visited by Sersi, Sprite, and Ikaris who recruited him to join them in finding the other Eternals. Kingo agreed to help them and took them to his plane.[1]
The Retrieval of the Domo[]
The Eternals, now joined by Thena, Gilgamesh, Druig and Phastos, went to Babylon, Iraq in order to retrieve the Domo. When it resurfaced, they found Makkari inside and discussed together their plans to stop the Emergence.[1]
Shang-Chi’s Return[]
Golden Daggers Club[]
The Golden Daggers Club in Macau, China
In the early spring of 2024, Wong and Abomination participated in the cage fighting tournament at the Golden Daggers Club in Macau, China. As they were fighting, Shang-Chi and Katy Chen arrived and were escorted by Jon Jon through the club. Following Wong's win, Shang-Chi was chosen to be in the tournament and found himself fighting against Xu Xialing, his sister. Afterwards, Shang-Chi learned that his sister owned the Club and began to tell her about the pendant when Ten Rings agents arrived, forcing them to flee. However, the three were soon caught by Shang-Chi and Xialing's father, Xu Wenwu.[4]
Meeting at the Ten Rings Headquarters[]
Having been captured, Shang-Chi, Xu Xialing, and Katy Chen were transported via helicopter to the Ten Rings Headquarters and were given dinner by Xu Wenwu, who was pleased to have Shang-Chi back. After the dinner, Wenwu told them that he had been hearing his deceased wife speaking to him and placed the pendants on the dragon statue revealing to them a hidden world in which he believed the voice was coming from. After Shang-Chi and Xialing refused to follow Wenwu's orders, he put them, as well as Chen, in his prison. There Shang-Chi and Chen found Trevor Slattery and a mystical creature called Morris. Xialing then broke them out and led them through a secret passageway to the garage where they stole a car and escaped.[4]
Studying the Rings[]
Later, Wong brought Shang-Chi and Katy Chen to Kamar-Taj to discuss the rings with them. He spoke to Carol Danvers and Bruce Banner via holographic call and told Shang-Chi that when he used the rings they sent a signal to an unknown location. He told them that he was trying to find where that was and vowed to keep researching to find out.[4]
Xu Xialing's Ten Rings[]
With her father, Xu Wenwu dead, Xu Xialing took over his Ten Rings criminal empire. At the Ten Rings Headquarters, Xialing began repairs on the builing. She also cleaned up her room before going to her throne and taking her position with Jon Jon and Razor Fist on either side.[4]
Flag Smashers Campaign[]
Trip to Madripoor[]
Bucky Barnes, Helmut Zemo and Sam Wilson in Madripoor
In the spring of 2024, Helmut Zemo, Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes went to Madripoor to learn more about the Super Soldier Serum and its connections to the Flag Smashers. Upon being attacked by bounty hunters, they were saved by Sharon Carter, who revealed that she had fled to Madripoor and made a new life there for herself. Carter then aided the three in finding Wilfred Nagel at his laboratory. Surviving another attack by bounty hunters, Zemo, Wilson and Barnes escaped and left Madripoor.[34] Carter remained in Madripoor and aided Wilson from her apartment.[35] She also made connections before leaving Madripoor herself.[36]
Sorcerer Supreme Duties[]
In November 2024, Wong traveled back and forth to Kamar-Taj from New York via Inter-Dimensional Portals as his duties as the new Sorcerer Supreme.[37]
Scarlet Witch's Multiversal Madness[]
Siege of Kamar-Taj[]
Wanda Maximoff breaks through the Masters of the Mystic Arts' Magical barriers
- "You gave all those lives just to keep me from my children."
"You took those lives." - ―Scarlet Witch and Doctor Strange[src]
Hunting for America Chavez, Wanda Maximoff went to Kamar-Taj to capture her. She was met by the Masters of the Mystic Arts who set up a defense around the compound. Although it was protected by Magical barriers, Maximoff managed to enthrall Weasel and caused him to break the magical barriers so she could get in. As Maximoff pressed her attack, Doctor Strange trapped her in the Mirror Dimension. Despite this, Maximoff was able to escape the Mirror Dimension through reflections and attempted to take the powers of Chavez. Scared, Chavez opened a portal an knocked both her and Strange through the Multiverse.[38]
Destruction of the Darkhold[]
Wanda Maximoff Dreamwalks with the Darkhold
- "Set me free. I need to destroy the book."
"No. It cannot be you." - ―Wong and Sara Wolfe[src]
With Doctor Strange and America Chavez gone, Kamar-Taj fell. Wanda Maximoff captured Wong and attempted to use his power and the Darkhold to follow the pair by Dreamwalking. While Dreamwalking, Sara Wolfe destroyed the Darkhold, causing the Dreamwalking to end. Maximoff then killed Wolfe and forced Wong to tell her where she could find another copy of the Darkhold. After torturing Masters of the Mystic Arts, Wong revealed the location of the Darkhold Castle, leading Maximoff there.[38]
Rebuilding Kamar-Taj[]
With the Scarlet Witch defeated, Doctor Strange, Wong and America Chavez returned to Kamar-Taj. Wong ordered the rebuilding of the compound, having the Masters of the Mystic Arts repair all the damage done during the Siege of Kamar-Taj. Chavez remained at Kamar-Taj to complete her training in the ways of the mystic arts. She thanked Strange for all his help before Strange left Kamar-Taj for New York City.[38]
Donny Blaze's Training[]
- "He's a former student of the Mystic Arts but he was kicked out after a week when he summoned three kegs and his former fraternity brother Ky-Dog to Kamar-Taj."
- ―Wong to Jennifer Walters[src]
Recruited to join the Masters of the Mystic Arts, Donny Blaze was brought to Kamar-Taj to be trained. A week into his training, Blaze summoned three kegs and his fraternity brother Ky-Dog and had a huge party. As a result, Blaze was kicked out of Kamar-Taj and expelled from the Masters of the Mystic Arts.[39]
Kamala Khan's Return[]
- "You both need to come to Karachi."
- ―Sana Ali to Kamala Khan[src]
When Kamala Khan and Najma both touched the Quantum Bands at the same time, they saw a vision of a train. Sana Ali also saw the vision in Karachi. Ali then called Khan and told her that she and her mother, Muneeba Khan, needed to come to Pakistan. When the Khan's arrived in Karachi, they were met by Zainab and Owais, who took them to stay at Sana Ali's House.[40]
The next day, Zainab and Owais took Kamala into the city to have some fun. When Zainab and Owais left, Kamala searched for the train station she had seen in her vision. When she eventually found the station, she was attacked by Kareem, a member of the Order of the Red Daggers. When Kamala defended herself, Kareem stopped attacking her and the two became friends. Kareem took her to the Order of the Red Daggers' Hideout where she met Waleed. Waleed taught her about the Noor Dimension and the Veil.[40]
The following day, Kamala was training with the Order of the Red Daggers when she was attacked by the Clandestines. Najma and the rest of the Clandestines chased Waleed and Kamala through the city of Karachi, eventually killing Waleed and cornering Kamala. Kamala and Najma fought with Najma striking Kamala's Quantum Band, sending Kamala back to 1947 during the Partition of India.[40]
When Kamala returned from the rift, she was found by Muneeba and Ali. Before leaving Kamala gave Ali a picture of her an her mother Aisha. Kamala also went to visit Kareem before she left, with Kareem giving her his Red Dagger cloth before she left back for the United States.[41]
Order of the Red Daggers[]
Refuge for Kamran[]
With Kamran having attacked the United States Department of Damage Control, he could no longer remain in the United States. As a result, Kamala Khan arranged for him to go to Karachi, Pakistan with a member of the Order of the Red Daggers. When Kamran arrived in Karachi he made his way to the A.B.C. Chinese Restaurant.[42]
Alternate Universes[]
Stark Weapons Smuggling Conspiracy Universe[]
Iron Man fighting in Afghanistan
- "Alone in a cave surrounded by weapons. That is a very poetic way to die."
- ―Ho Yinsen to Tony Stark[src]
In an alternate universe, Tony Stark was kidnapped and held captive in Afghanistan before breaking himself out with an Iron Man Armor. Stark then fought the Ten Rings, Maggia, and A.I.M., stopping them from having access to Stark technology. Some attacks notably happened in Russia.[43]
Layout[]
Countries[]
- Afghanistan
- Armenia
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- Cambodia
- China
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Madripoor
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mongolia
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- South Korea
- South Ossetia
- Sri Lanka
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- Vietnam
- Yemen
Former Countries[]
Trivia[]
- Asia is the largest continent on Earth both in area and population.
- Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkey lie both in Asia and Europe.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Eternals
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Iron Man
- ↑ Translates from Mandarin to: "The legend of the Ten Rings has been told for thousands of years. Every generation, the story grows. But at its center, there is always one man. Some say he found the rings in a crater or stole them from a tomb. They gave him the strength of a god, and the gift of eternal life. He could have used them for good. But all he wanted... was power."
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
- ↑ Eternals: The 500 Year War, Issue 1
- ↑ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: 1.02: The Star-Spangled Man
- ↑ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 1.12: Seeds
- ↑ Translates from Russian to: "I have a mission for you. Sanction and extract. No witnesses."
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Captain America: Civil War
- ↑ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 2.09: ...Ye Who Enter Here
- ↑ Translates from Mandarin to: Have you ever heard the legend of Ta Lo? A hidden village with mythical creatures and ancient magic. Where people practice a martial arts from the gods. I want to find it.
- ↑ Translates from Mandarin to: "A blood debt, has to be paid by blood. Will you help me?"
- ↑ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 2.17: Melinda
- ↑ Iron Man: Security Measures
- ↑ Stark Expo 2010: Presentation 5: Fujikawa: A Subsidiary of Stark Industries
- ↑ Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- ↑ The Avengers
- ↑ Iron Man 3 Prelude, Issue 1
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Iron Man 3
- ↑ Daredevil: 1.08: Shadows in the Glass
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 21.4 Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 1.05: Girl in the Flower Dress
- ↑ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 1.07: The Hub
- ↑ Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 1.16: End of the Beginning
- ↑ Daredevil: 1.07: Stick
- ↑ Avengers: Age of Ultron
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 Doctor Strange
- ↑ Black Panther
- ↑ Spider-Man: Homecoming
- ↑ Captain Marvel
- ↑ Translates from Japanese to: "Why are you doing this? We never did anything to you!"
- ↑ Translates from Japanese to: "You survived... Half the planet didn't. They got Thanos. You get me..."
- ↑ 32.0 32.1 Avengers: Endgame
- ↑ Translates from Mandarin to: "My son is home."
- ↑ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: 1.03: Power Broker
- ↑ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: 1.04: The Whole World Is Watching
- ↑ The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: 1.05: Truth
- ↑ Spider-Man: No Way Home
- ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
- ↑ She-Hulk: Attorney at Law: 1.04: Is This Not Real Magic?
- ↑ 40.0 40.1 40.2 Ms. Marvel: 1.04: Seeing Red
- ↑ Ms. Marvel: 1.05: Time and Again
- ↑ Ms. Marvel: 1.06: No Normal
- ↑ Iron Man: The Official Video Game PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version
External Links[]
Asia on Wikipedia- Asia on Marvel Database
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