Begin Again In Marvel

POV Lex

I enter my office and sit down at my desk. I activate the anti-spying tech and wait for the meeting to begin.

A Few Minutes Later...

The communicator blares to life and I see a hologram of a meeting room where others who couldn't be physically present are also connected via hologram.

Tex: "Let us call this meeting to order. The first order of business is an update on the current affairs. Lex, will you start?"

Lex: "Very well. The first order is the completion of the miniaturized Arc Reactor. The creation of the new element has been decided to not be given to the Vanko family. I have also got in contact with the senators and the good news is that Ms. Amidala has got on the ballot for California. Mr. Armstrong has got the job as the assistant to the senator of Colorado. Thanks to Monika I have received much of the membership list of Hydra. We have found priority targets 5 and 6. They are confirmed to be in Sokovia."

Seto: "Are we going to go for targets 5 and 6 now or after Rio returns from his training?"

Tex: "Rio has stated that we shouldn't attempt to eliminate target 5 without him as they have the ability to manipulate reality. Even if it is on a low level. We will be waiting to attack them for now. What is the progress on the Stimpak?"

Lex: "Orochimaru has been able to easily make the Stimpaks based on the schematics. We have also found that this will likely increase the odds of the success of the initial trials of the Spartan Program by up to 23%. Speaking of said program we expect a fully operational trial by the end of the year. I have also seen some preliminary results from the Nether Star. From what I have found it is likely an extremely powerful energy source. I think it could power the Aura's Revenge if we use it properly."

Tex: "I will add that as a possible upgrade to the Aura's Revenge. Next, what is the current status of the Covenant project?"

Lex: "I haven't had much time to work on it. When will the new technicians come to assist?"

Tex: "From the most recent report I have received. They will join the project tomorrow. They were going to join you a week ago but a unique piece of tech delayed that."

Lex: "I am glad to hear they will be joining me tomorrow. What of this piece of tech? Did they learn what it was?"

Tex: "Yes, they have ascertained it is a microcomputer with some sort of library of information. It is in a language we cannot decipher and it is likely encrypted. It was determined to wait for Rio to translate it."

Lex: "Very well. Next, I would like to know when Curie will be sent over to LexCorp?"

Seto: "I will need another 3 weeks until I think I will have a full understanding of her programming."

Lex: "Very well."

Tex: "Next will be the financial side of our operations. Seto you are the oldest of the companies please explain your progress."

Seto: "Duel Monsters has made 70 Million dollars in the first quarter. Estimates show it should slowly increase as we slowly expand to foreign markets. I have received multiple companies and governments asking about my hologram tech. I have shut down everyone but I did send a copy of a lower-spec version to the US Government. After that, I have seen a massive drop in spies attempting to infiltrate my company. I have also recently got into the animation industry and I will launch my first project in 5 months."

Lex: "I have signed several contracts with the US and a few other nations. Since my acquisition of Oscorp, I have seen a fairly large decrease in my funds. I am still paying off the loan I took out to purchase Oscorp. My estimates show LexCorp will see a massive increase in profit by the end of the year. I hate to ask this but I will need more funding to eventually buy Hammer Industries. If all my plans succeed then I expect to be able to buy Hammer Industries in 11 months or less."

Seto: "How large a loan will you need and will you have paid off your first loan before the purchase?"

Lex: "I will need 25 Billion and I will have the current loan paid off in 2 months."

Seto: "That is a lot of money. That would be a large portion of my company's current wealth. While I would love to just lend you the money for free I need to make some profit off it so people don't get suspicious. I also have several projects coming up that will cost me to launch. Where else can you get the wealth from?"

Lex: "I am in the process of increasing my credibility but the biggest seller will be the Stimpaks as well as the experimental addiction cleansing machine. If they perform as well as I hope then I should be able to get several cash injections from the government and I will likely get approached by Shield. Other than you I can also get another loan from the bank I got one from currently. I would prefer not to as the interest rates are a bit too high for my taste."

Seto: "I can give you a 20 Billion dollar loan at 2% interest. I can't give any more than that without risking my company."

Lex: "That will have to do. I could also get Rio to give me a loan as well. His company has already increased massively in profits from the Sentinels. I will let you know when I need the loan and how much."

Tex: "Next will be the intelligence update. We have captured Sakaar in all but name. The Grandmaster will follow the contract so long as we keep our end of the bargain. The shipyard at Olympus has completed the retrofit of 12 dreadnaughts. We have also gathered the location of Knowhere. We will perform a heist there once Rio has finished with his current training."

Lex: "How can you be so certain this Grandmaster will truly follow the contract?"

Tex: "We are the best hope he has for maintaining his regime. So long as Sakaar has value he will not try to cheat us."

Lex: "Will we just support his regime for eternity or will we break the contract once the value of Sakaar has reached its end."

Tex: "Negative. We will follow the contract until he breaks it first. I have calculated a 99.876% chance he will attempt to betray the contract after most of the scrap on Sakaar has been taken. He is a coward and as such will either run away or attempt to cheat on the agreement once his usefulness has diminished greatly."

Lex: "Would he call on the other nations in the universe?"

Tex: "It is not impossible, however, the likelihood of any nation coming to his aid is slim. The Kree would see no value in Sakaar. The Nova Empire would be disgusted by his slavery and totalitarianism. Asgard is too isolationist to bother with Sakaar. Any other nations he could ask would be too weak to help him. The only possible threats to us would be the Covenant and the mysterious attackers. The Covenant would sooner massacre all the infidels on Sakaar than help them. We don't know enough about the mysterious attackers to say what they would do. It would be highly improbable that the Grandmaster could contact them and further convince them to help him."

Seto: "From what I read the Kree Empire is an expansionist empire. Why wouldn't they help Sakaar and take it for themselves?"

Tex: "There are 2 primary reasons. The first is that the movements of the Kree are strange and indicate they are preparing for an attack of some sort. The information we gathered is mostly thanks to recovered Kree tech allowing us to listen to their comms. We have gathered that they have detected a strange signal coming from their north and they think it could be a previously unknown empire. The second reason is likely the greatest reason and that is the relationship between the Kree and Nova. If the Kree take Sakaar the Nova Empire will not stand by and a fight will ensue over the ownership of Sakaar. Sakaar is simply not strategically valuable enough to risk a war with the Nova Empire. The Kree have recently brought a new Supreme Intelligence back online after its destruction. This Supreme Intelligence is an AI and thinks more logically and practically than organics. Thus I can more easily predict the movements of the Kree Empire."

Lex: "Could this mysterious signal be from the enemy of the Covenant?"

Tex: "It is possible but I cannot calculate with any accuracy based on such limited information."

Lex: "I suppose we can ignore that for now. What about the attack on Wakanda?"

Monika: "I can answer that. I have fully invaded all electronics in Wakanda. I have also gathered all the technological schematics they have ever made. I can make an excuse for the royal family to be gone from Wakanda so we can release Godzilla. I will only be able to buy us 1 week for us to destroy Wakanda and then steal all the Vibranium. The question I have is if the mobile teleporter is working?"

Tex: "Yes the mobile teleporter is working and we can use it to transport Godzilla to Talokan. The few aqua droids we have are also ready to sacrifice themselves to teleport Godzilla one last time."

Lex: "I thought the plan was to only attack Wakanda?"

Tex: "The plan changed when we learned of Talokan and its Vibranium. The third attack location was decided to be Russia. Specifically an area with numerous Hydra facilities."

Lex: "Why was I told only now?"

Tex: "The plan was not intended to be executed until everyone on the council was made fully aware and was given a chance to oppose it. That is this meeting. Is there any opposition?"

Seto: "I suppose I am somewhat opposed to this plan. The annihilation of Wakanda seems a bit extreme. Also why Talokan?"

Tex: "Wakanda was determined to have an 87.92% chance of becoming an enemy to the Crystal Imperium based on their cultural beliefs and their general distaste for anyone who isn't Wakandan. Talokan is different as they see the surface dwellers as a cancer and their current king is very old and his heir has made it clear how much he hates the surface dwellers. I have calculated a 99.99% chance they will start a war with the surface in the next 20 years. Thus a proactive approach must be taken. We have also learned that they have a rival in the city of Atlantis. Atlantis differs as they are isolationist but they see the surface as not their problem. Atlantis has a history of agreements with the surface and will likely accept agreements from us. Talokan is more likely to attack us on sight as they have done for centuries now to many ships passing through the Bermuda Triangle."

Seto: "If that is the case then I won't oppose the plan. What about Hydra won't they be able to replicate Godzilla if they get samples of it?"

Tex: "The chances of them getting a sample of Godzilla's DNA is nearly 0%. I have been told that the DNA of Godzilla will be so corrupted and mutated that any samples obtained will not resemble anything classified as DNA. That and once the summon despawns all matter from it will also disappear. Any further questions on this topic?"

Everyone shakes their heads.

Lex: "When will Rio be finished with his training?"

Tex: "2 days 13 hours and 37 minutes."

I look at him with some surprise.

'How did he get such an exact number?'

Tex: "Getting more on the topic of technology updates. Have you finished the Fusion Reactor and Cores?"

Lex: "Yes I have. The cores and accompanying generator were completed 3 days ago. The super reactor is going to be fully online in 3 days if everything goes according to schedule. I have got the preliminary data on the power they produce and I can say that they are not superior to the reactors on the ships. That being said I think I can create a far more powerful and smaller reactor for all our ships if I take all but the Sub-Energy and combine them. This would be assuming I can complete the new element research in the next few weeks."

Tex: "Can you succeed in a few weeks?"

I take a moment to think about all I know and what has been completed so far.

Lex: "Yes, I think I can. The longest it should take me is a month as I cannot give all my time to just the element research."

Tex: "How long would it take for you to produce the new reactor?"

Lex: "If only I work on it, 9 months at a minimum likely up to 2 years if I face possible setbacks. If I get help from the other technicians and it is not our main priority, 4-12 months. We also have to consider that the Covenant has a form of power generation that we will need to study to improve the design even more."

Tex: "Very well I will let the technicians know. When you start studying the Covenant tech tomorrow I want you to focus on the power generation and the shields."

Lex: "Very well. I also have a schematic here for an upsized Gauss rifle that I think could work. Finally, I have the ballistic weave ready for all the summons. I will have Orochimaru deliver the shipments to the base."

Tex: "I will await their arrival. Also, Rio has directed that we assign a name to the base as Rio will be moving to his mansion soon. All suggestions are welcome. The actual vote will be held in 1 week after everyone gets a chance to submit a suggestion."

I start to think of possible ideas.

Tex: "With that, this meeting is officially over unless anyone has additional comments or concerns."

We all shake our heads and one by one disconnect from the meeting. I am left alone in my office and I decide to talk to the other summons to update them on the most recent developments.

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Authors Note:

Leave a comment if you have any suggestions as to what the base should be named. Also yes both Talokan and Atlantis exist in my story. Namor lives in Talokan. Atlantis will be more like an Atlantis ruled by Aquaman. They will also be an actual aquatic-based species from the beginning. They will also be more cosmopolitan in their views. Also in my story the Supreme Intelligence was destroyed but the Kree didn't immediately collapse into a civil war instead the Supreme Intelligence had contingency plans in case it was destroyed. You know like any smart think tank would do. If you guys have any suggestions or comments let me know. Until next time Ciao.