- "Wow, that doesn't look like a Jericho missile."
"That's because it is a miniaturized Arc Reactor. We got a big one powering my factory at home." - ―Ho Yinsen and Tony Stark[src]
The Stark Industries Headquarters is the main facility for Stark Industries, located in Los Angeles.
History[]
Anton Vanko's Betrayal[]
Howard Stark confronted Anton Vanko at the empty Arc Reactor powering the headquarters over attempting to sell its secrets to Russia, to which Vanko justified his actions in order to gain profit. Vanko was arrested by the authorities, who prepared to deport him and his family. As Stark was upset at the sight, Obadiah Stane assured him he did the right thing. He recommended that Stark take Vanko's espionage as a sign and primarily focus on producing weapons at Stark Industries again.[1]
National Security Threats[]
Phil Coulson arranged a meeting with Obadiah Stane right after the Kidnapping of Tony Stark, to assess which kind of threats to National Security could pose the information Stark knew. Coulson met Stane at Stark Industries Headquarters under orders of Nick Fury. During the meeting, Stane made it clear that Stark knew very little of Homeland Security topics, as he was very focused on technology development and trusted the uses of that technology to James Rhodes and Stane himself.[2]
Return of Tony Stark[]
James Rhodes and Pepper Potts convene
- "I don't have to do anything. I've been in captivity for three months. There are two things I want to do. I want an American cheeseburger, and the other... is not what you think. I want you to call for a press conference now."
- ―Tony Stark to Pepper Potts[src]
Tony Stark returned to Los Angeles upon escaping from his kidnapping in Afghanistan and asked his assistant Pepper Potts to call for a press conference at Stark Industries Headquarters. Upon arrival, Stark found many news reporters wanting to ask Stark questions. Much to their surprise, Stark sat down on the floor and started talking about his father. Stark then made waves through the media as he announced that he was shutting down the weapons manufacturing at Stark Industries. Meanwhile, Potts talked with Agent Phil Coulson of the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division. An angry Obadiah Stane met with Stark by their giant Arc Reactor as Stark talked about wanting to look into Arc Reactor technology.[3]
Quest for the Armor[]
Obadiah Stane and Pepper Potts talk
- "This isn't working. We're going to have to overload the reactor and blast the roof."
- ―Tony Stark to Pepper Potts[src]
Wanting a suit of armor like the one Tony Stark used to break out of the Ten Rings Base, Obadiah Stane put his scientists on a secret project in Sector 16 to develop armor that he could use to make money. However, he learned that the scientists had trouble miniaturizing the Arc Reactor. His problems got worse when he found Pepper Potts snooping on his computer at the request of Stark. Stane found out that Potts figured out his plans as well as his attempts to kill Stark. Therefore, Stane took matters into his own hands and went to steal Stark's own Arc Reactor.
Pepper Potts overloading the Arc Reactor
Having successfully stolen the Arc Reactor, Stane returned to the headquarters to get his Iron Monger Armor powered up so he could defeat the authorities. This turned into a major battle where Stark finally arrived in his Mark III armor. The battle took its way to the streets before returning to the top of the building where Iron Monger fell from the sky. Nevertheless, Stane woke up and started crushing Stark, forcing Potts to overload the Arc Reactor, sending a beam of energy through the roof, killing Stane.
Tony Stark reveals his secret
In the morning, Stark was debriefed by Phil Coulson and given a stack of cards to tell the press in order to cover his story. While in front of reporters, Stark took a look at his cards and decided to tell the world he was Iron Man.[3]
Public Identity[]
Tony Stark's reveal of his identity as Iron Man brought an unexpected turn to the lives of the people close to him. For instance, Pepper Potts had to apologize on his behalf for his absence during a board meeting at Stark Industries Headquarters, as Stark was sent to Afghanistan to launch a Magna-Drone to clean several square miles of a Land mine-infested desert.[1]
Gorani Insurance[]
Pepper Potts, from the CEO office at Stark Industries Headquarters, phone called Tony Stark to check his business meeting with the representatives of Gorani Insurance in Germany, a company which backed most of his foreign factories.
Potts spoke to Stark, worried about his continuous delays. While on his way to the meeting, Stark found and captured a group of art thieves, calling Potts about one hour after his confrontation against the thieves to inform her of the situation. Potts lectured him about how these actions wouldn't help him to make it to the meeting on time, without knowing that the capture of the thieves saved Gorani Insurance over one hundred million dollars.[4]
Natalie Rushman[]
During a mission to hijack an operation of the Ten Rings, Natasha Romanoff was assigned by Nick Fury to infiltrate Stark Industries under the guise of Natalie Rushman in order to get close to Tony Stark. For that purpose, she was interviewed by Bambi Arbogast and was hired as a notary public working in Stark Industries Headquarters. Romanoff spent some time undercover at Stark Industries' legal department, getting to know her environment and waiting for the opportunity to approach Tony Stark.
When Stark decided to appoint Pepper Potts as his successor, Romanoff overheard that Samantha Carlisle would be tasked with delivering the legal documents for the transfer of power to Tony Stark's Mansion in Malibu. Romanoff devised a plan to take Carlisle's place, using a trick learned from a retired contact at the KGB, poisoning Carlisle's coffee in the cafeteria to make her feel sick. Her plan worked, and Romanoff was tasked with the delivery, meeting Stark and eventually being assigned as his new personal assistant, replacing Potts.[5]
Stark Industries New CEO[]
Tony Stark drove to Los Angeles to meet Pepper Potts at Stark Industries Headquarters, trying to make amends with her for his behavior during his last birthday party, where he got drunk while donning the Iron Man Armor and confronted his friend, James Rhodes. Bambi Arbogast announced Stark's arrival to Pepper Potts who, at the moment, was dealing with the confiscation of the Mark II Armor by Lt. Colonel Rhodes. Potts was very mad at Stark for his actions, as well as leaving her to deal with the responsibilities he was supposed to assume after revealing to the world that he was Iron Man.
Natasha Romanoff still working undercover
Potts prompted Stark to abandon the office when Natasha Romanoff entered to confirm her flight to New York City in order to attend the Stark Expo before she was picked up by Happy Hogan. Stark was amazed at how Romanoff maintained her cover as Natalie Rushman in Stark Industries. Left alone, Stark noticed the scale model of the Stark Expo, described by his father as his life's work. Upon a closer look, he realized that there was something hidden inside it.[6]
Reunion with Aldrich Killian[]
Happy Hogan, now head of security at Stark Industries Headquarters, went to brief Pepper Potts about an idea he had to increase security in the building while reminding every employee that they have to wear their security badges. Hogan suggested to replace the entire janitorial staff with Tony Stark's unused Iron Man Armors, which were stored in the basement of his mansion wearing party hats, since he felt the human element of Human Resources was their biggest point of vulnerability. Potts congratulated Hogan for his new position as Head of Security but also revealed that staff complaints rose by 300% since he was appointed. Hogan took this as a compliment, as he considered it proof that there was something to hide.
Bambi Arbogast announced that Potts' 4 o'clock appointment had arrived. When Hogan tried to interfere, Potts dismissed him in order to deal with her appointment, Aldrich Killian, a former co-worker who would make her feel uncomfortable with his advances. However, she was then surprised to see the formerly-disabled Killian having improved his appearance and attitude. Hogan asked Killian about his security badge, but Potts told him that he could leave them alone. Hogan then came across Eric Savin lounging in the waiting room and asked about his badge too, sensing something suspicious about him.
Happy Hogan watches Aldrich Killian display Extremis to Pepper Potts
Killian pitched to Potts one of his think tank's projects, Extremis, previously banned for being considered "immoral bio-tech research", for Stark Industries. After turning down the lights in her office, Killian showed Potts a live holographic image of the human brain, his brain in particular, for a more immersive demonstration. He explained that the goal of Extremis was to harness humans' bioelectrical potential in order to upgrade their brain and entire DNA.
Meanwhile, Hogan received a call from Stark, who taunted him about his strictness as Head of Security, and Hogan replied that he quit being Iron Man's bodyguard due to the resulting humiliation. He told Stark about Potts' reunion with Killian and, having run the man's credentials, remembered that they met him at a 1999 science conference in Switzerland. Hogan tried to explain the weirdness of their meeting, as Killian was showing Potts his own brain, and advised Stark to pay more attention to her as she was the best thing to ever happen to him. Hogan revealed he was going to follow Savin, since the man looked very shifty, and admitted he missed how things were with Stark before he joined the Avengers.
Potts sees Killian off from Stark Industries
Killian continued presenting the potential of Extremis to alter the DNA of any living organism. However, Potts also believed it could easily create weapons such as enhanced soldiers or private armies, therefore declining to allow Stark Industries to join its development. Killian tried insisting that as the new CEO, she didn't have to listen to Stark but Potts refused despite her intrigue at Extremis. She then accompanied him to the exit, where Killian expressed his disappointment over the failed opportunity to cooperate, although he assured Potts that they would meet again, kissing her on the cheek. Hogan told Potts that her car was ready, and she returned to her office to retrieve her belongings. Meanwhile, Hogan took a photograph of the plates of Killian's car to investigate it.[7]
Hiring Maria Hill[]
Maria Hill begins working at Stark Industries
In 2014, Maria Hill traveled to Los Angeles in order to join Stark Industries following the reveal of HYDRA's infiltration within S.H.I.E.L.D.. She was submitted to a series of polygraph tests at the Human Resources division.[8]
Investigation[]
The Headquarters investigated by Damage Control
In July 2024, the Headquarters were investigated by the Department of Damage Control due to Stark Industries having made the drones used in the recent conflict. The drones were also investigated there and rendered inactive.[9]
Alternate Universes[]
Damage Control Los Angeles Facility[]
Battle at the Damage Control Los Angeles Facility[]
Having reemerged, Ultron hacked into the Damage Control facility in Los Angeles, which was the destroyed Stark Industries headquarters, and subsequently attacked it. Suddenly, the Emergence Response Team arrived along with the Avengers and fought Ultron. Despite a battle, Ultron was defeated by the heroes.[10]
Mark III Desert Flight Universe[]
- "You've created the greatest weapon ever!"
- ―Iron Monger to Iron Man[src]
Iron Man arrives to defend Pepper Potts
In an alternate universe, Pepper Potts went to Stark Industries' headquarters and discovered that someone had stolen the plans for Tony Stark's Iron Man armor. Potts called Stark to warn him, but Iron Monger attacked her, loudly declaring his alias. As Iron Monger lunged at Potts, Stark crashed through the ceiling and pushed him away from her. Iron Monger declared that Stark invented the greatest weapon ever, angering Stark.
Iron Monger and Stark fell through the floor into a room full of pipes, which broke and released steam. Stark struggled to see Iron Monger, who pushed both Stark and himself through a concrete wall. The battle continued on the highway, and Stark believed Iron Monger to have been defeated. Stark returned to Stark Industries Headquarters to assess the damage caused in the fight, when Iron Monger attacked again. Iron Monger attempted to attack Stark again, but Stark managed to blast Iron Monger off of him, causing him to fall through the roof, finally defeated. Stark stood proud, ready to protect his friends in future fights.[11]
Abu Bakar Killed Universe[]
Tony Stark's Return[]
In an alternate universe, the Stark Industries Headquarters was built to be the headquarters for the Stark Industries. A giant ARK Reactor was built alongside it using repulsor technology, as a publicity stunt to “appease the hippies”. However further development of the technology was dropped due to a lack of breakthroughs and it was deemed a dead end.
Days after Tony Stark had been kidnapped by the Ten Rings, Pepper Potts walked to Stark's office to replace Stark's newspapers despite his disappearance only to find Obadiah Stane, starling her. Potts replaced the newspapers despite none of them being read. Stane stood and looked out across the compound. Stane said he was guilty that he let Stark go Afghanistan but Potts responded that they had to stay strong when Stane began to cry, the two stayed silent for a while looking over the compound.
Days later, James Rhodes came to the Stark Industries Headquarters to inform Stane that the search to find Stark had stopped. Stane caught Potts' eye and shook his head. Enraged, Potts caught Rhodes before he could leave and demanded to know if this was it. He explained that it was due to no progress and not even know if he was alive. Rhodes asked if they could not do this here so Potts grabbed him and took him to her office. Potts said that if anyone could find a way out, it would be Stark and Rhodes explained that he is doing every step he can but he wished he could do bigger steps. Rhodes left, leaving Potts with a little bit of hope.
Soon after Stark had been rescued, Potts was dropped off at the building to make arrangements for a press meeting. Stark went to get dressed at his mansion. Stane and other Stark Industries employees waited at the entrance for Stark. When he arrived, Happy Hogan let him out of the limo, and Stane welcomed him before asking him why they were meeting here instead of at the hospital. Stark told him he'd see before dragging him to the lobby where reporters were waiting.
When they entered, Phil Coulson broke free at the front of the group. Potts told him to take a seat but instead, Coulson informed her he was with the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division, Potts told him that they had already spoken with similar agencies and she'll let him know. Coulson further explained that they are a different agency with a more specialized purpose and that they were here to help but Potts assured that she would tell Stark and told him to sit down.
Stark then silently got the crowd's attention, before saying he couldn't do this anymore. A reporter asked if he was planning on retiring but Stark explained he just wanted to do something more before clarifying what he meant besides weapons. When asked about what happened over there, he further explained he saw his weapons being used by ‘thugs“. Stark explained that the system was broken with no accountability so Stark decided that they needed to reevaluate things and that they could do more than blow stuff up. Concluding that, Stark Industries will freeze the sale of weapons immediately. Stark then grabbed Stane and announced that the goal was to embody their slogan, “Tomorrow, today.” Stane then spoke up and explained they should take from this that Stark is healthy and they will have an internal discussion.
He then talked to Stark outside the giant ARK Reactor. The two argued about how Stark wanted to bring the company in a new, more moral direction but Stane was worried about the damage this could do to the company and its profits. Stane said he would handle this as he did with Stark's father. However, Stark could only respond “Maybe”. He later left to work in his home.[12]
Stane's Experiments[]
Later, there was a board of directors meeting, that Obadiah Stane attended and Tony Stark did not. During this, Stane advocated for Stark's removal as a ploy to gain control of it.
Stane brought the Mark I Iron Man Armor to the subbasement of the facility and had a team of Stark Industries engineers analyze it. He gave a speech about what such an armor could do for the company before speaking to the head engineer who said they needed access to the Sampson Cluster to create a prototype, and Obidiah agreed to give them it.
Later, the head engineer returned and informed him that they could not find a power source, due to being unable to miniature the ARK Reactor. Stane argued with her to no avail. Meanwhile, Potts snuck into the building and as quick as should went to Stark's office, and began hacking into his laptop, under his instruction, and copied every file. She was shocked to find Stane's prototype design for a new armor.
She checked the door, thinking she heard something, before returning. She found a video clip from Afghanistan of Stane speaking to the Ten Rings. It was then that Stane entered the room. Potts lied to him about how close she is with Stark, Stane even offered her a job. She retrieved the flash drive before he walked her to the exit. As they approached the entrance, she found Coulson waiting, the two left for their meeting while Stane watched.[12]
Duel of Los Angeles[]
A team of Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division agents, led by Phil Coulson and Pepper Potts, stormed the ARK Reactor building and followed the blueprints that Potts stole earlier to find a secret room. The group immediately began staring at the Mark I armor. One of the agents, Sun, began investigating the room before he was grabbed by Obadiah Stane in his new Iron Monger Armor.
Potts managed to retreat to the coolant area of the ARK Reactor building. She navigated through the fog caused by broken pipes as Stane picked off S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents. She eventually found herself face-to-face with Iron Monger as Tony Stark called her. Stark told her to duck as he crashed into the Iron Monger and the giant ARK Reactor. The two crash-landed, and Stark explained to her how to stop the ARK Reactor from exploding and taking the whole city with it.
Potts tried to do as instructed and get help from Stark as he battled the Iron Monger. Iron Monger smashed them out of the building and into the nearby freeway. Potts asked for another step as the two continued to face off. Potts continued to do the necessary steps to shut down the Reactor, arriving at the core chamber of the ARK Reactor. Potts asked him what to do as the reactor's condition worsened but she got no response.
During the freeway battle, Stark tried to warn them about the possible Reactor meltdown but it landed on deaf ears. A little later, Stark landed on the roof and realized that it crackled with energy from the reactor. He told her to pull the Master Switch after he left the roof. Iron Monger then arrived and slammed into him. The two continued to battle until Stark managed to crash into him and mess with his HUD system. Iron Monger then crushed his helmet before breaking the ground below Stark. Stark managed to grab onto a grutter as he fell before yelling at Potts to pull the Master Switch. Stark continued to dodge Iron Monger's attacks as Potts questioned this choice before pulling the Master Switch. All electronics shut off, including the armors and Stark's ARK Reactor in his chest. Iron Monger slid into the giant ARK Reactor, vaporizing him. Stark laid there till Potts and Rhodes came and saved him.
The next day, a newly hired team of engineers repaired the giant ARK Reactor. Meanwhile, in the administrative building, Stark and Potts prepared for a press conference, Potts giving him his fake alibi of being at a party in Avalon. He then picked up a New York Times newspaper and read about how people have started calling him Iron Man. Stark asked her about the night they danced at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, but she said she didn't remember it.[12]
Stark Weapons Smuggling Conspiracy Universe[]
Attack on Stark Industries Headquarters[]
Iron Man argues with Obadiah Stane
- "Armed men attacking this building while you're off doing–"
"You're making me nervous." - ―Obadiah Stane and Tony Stark[src]
In an alternate universe, the Maggia got angry that Tony Stark shut down weapons manufacturing and decided to attack Stark Industries headquarters. Iron Man defended the place as Maggia tried to hijack weapons and ships. However, Iron Man drove them away. Afterwards, Stark and Obadiah Stane had an argument where Stark decided they would destroy their inventory.[13]
A.I.M.[]
Obadiah Stane's jealousy
- "Pepper, listen to me. we got big problems. The Arc Reactor is melting down."
- ―Iron Man to Pepper Potts[src]
Having defeated the Maggia, Iron Man returned to the headquarters to find Stark Industries' top buyer with Pepper Potts. eventually, they found it was A.I.M. Meanwhile, Obadiah Stane started working with A.I.M. on developing an Iron Monger Armor. He routinely called the A.I.M. President while in his office.
The Arc Reactor is blown up
As the war against A.I.M. grew deeper, Titanium Man attacked Iron Man outside of Stark Industries. Stark killed him and saved the headquarters again. However, that did not stop the threats as Stane's armor was finished, allowing him to attack the headquarters himself and put it under lockdown. Iron Man arrived and fought Stane before bringing him to the Arc Reactor building. There, Potts overcharged the reactor and blew it up, killing Stane.[13]
A.I.M. Operative Controller Universe[]
Attack on Stark Industries Headquarters[]
The Maggia attack
- "They attacked us because they wanted the inventory stored here."
- ―Tony Stark[src]
Tony Stark developed a new suit of armor and took it on a field test at Stark Industries' headquarters. With help from J.A.R.V.I.S., Stark tested the armor's flight capabilities and went to a warehouse on the property where he tested the repulsor rays on the suit. The Maggia suddenly appeared and attacked, so Stark decided to fight them off himself. Stark prevented the destruction of the facility and theft of the company's weapons. He went to check on Pepper Potts and found Obadiah Stane, who scolded him for not being there when the building was attacked. Stark suggested destroying the company's inventory, upsetting Stane. However, Stark ordered him to do so anyway.[14]
Tony Stark's Mission[]
Tony Stark researches A.I.M.
- "They're probably not very happy that you're destroying their investments."
"Cry me a river." - ―Pepper Potts and Iron Man[src]
Tony Stark became determined to destroy all weapons which Stark Industries had sold and looked through the company's records, realizing how large of a task it would be. James Rhodes visited, and the two discussed Stark's view of his buyers. Rhodes then asked for help dealing with a nuclear power plant in Russia with which A.I.M. was involved, and Stark agreed to help.[14]
Obadiah Stane's Betrayal[]
Obadiah Stane talking with the A.I.M. President
- "Congratulations, Tony. You've destroyed your father's company."
"Maybe so. But at least I didn't betray his legacy." - ―Obadiah Stane and Tony Stark[src]
Obadiah Stane met with the A.I.M. President over the phone in his office to merge Stark Industries with A.I.M. and develop an armor based on Stark's Iron Man armor. Stane met with the President in the office and demanded progress from the President. Stane got frustrated and orchestrated an attack to try and steal Stark's newest armor. Stark defended Stark Industries headquarters and defeated the attackers.
Iron Monger is killed
Stark sent Pepper Potts to Stark Industries to investigate Stane. However, Stane arrived and locked down the building, kidnapping Potts. Stane activated the completed new Iron Monger Armor and attacked Los Angeles. Stark confronted Stane, who led him back to the Arc Reactor building at Stark Industries Headquarters. Stark got Stane to stand over the Arc Reactor while Potts activated it, short-circuiting the armor and allowing Stark to defeat him.[14]
Fortified Ten Rings Base Universe[]
In an alternate universe, Pepper Potts went to Stark Industries Headquarters at Tony Stark's request and hacked into the computer, leading her to discover that Obadiah Stane was responsible for selling Stark Industries weapons to the Ten Rings. Stane then walked in and talked to Potts about Stark causing the company to fail and kidnapped Potts. He set up weapons around Stark Industries Headquarters in order to prepare for Stark's arrival as he donned an Iron Man armor. Stark destroyed all of the weapons on his way to fight and defeat Stane while James Rhodes rescued Potts.[15]
Identity Theft[]
In an alternate universe, Iron Man located two shipments of Stark Industries-produced weapons scheduled to be decommissioned, that had been illegally diverted from a destination where they would have been destroyed. Stark contacted Pepper Potts at Stark Industries Headquarters tasking her and one of Stark's I.T. Department workers, Jesse to trace the IP address of the responsible for hacking the shipping routes. However, Jesse was deceived by an e-mail she thought came from his aunt, to let a malicious software sent by Cordo Gaines to invade Stark Industries mainframe.
Two days later, Jesse apologized to Stark and Potts, as it was her fault that Gaines obtained access to all information about Stark and his company. Potts discovered that there was Stark's outlays began to be redirected to front organizations with untraceable sources, forcing him to freeze all his assets until the crime is resolved, in order to calm his stockholders. Stark sent an advanced traceroute routine into the system from Stark Industries mainframe to track down the source system of the malicious code, locating it at Genoa, Italy.
A few hours later, Potts received a phone call from Stark, who informed her he managed to arrest the culprits, and invited her to come to Genoa, telling her that he was incarcerated for property damage so that she couldn't refuse to attend a party there.[16]
Erik Killmonger's Promotion[]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Iron Man 2: Public Identity
- ↑ Iron Man: Security Measures
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Iron Man
- ↑ Iron Man 2: Fist of Iron
- ↑ Iron Man 2 - Black Widow: Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
- ↑ Iron Man 2
- ↑ Iron Man 3
- ↑ Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- ↑ Spider-Man: No Way Home
- ↑ Avengers: Damage Control
- ↑ Iron Man: A New Hero
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Iron Man: Teen Novelization
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Iron Man: The Official Video Game PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 version
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Iron Man: The Official Video Game PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable and Wii Version
- ↑ Iron Man: The Official Video Game Microsoft and Java ME version
- ↑ Iron Man: Will Online Evils Prevail?
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