Marvel!Earth also already has several groups with access to interstellar travel through various means, and contact with major galactic powers such as the Shi'ar Empire. Something like the OP would be seen as a bureaucratic asspull and end up with Earth successfully prosecuting the idiot responsible in galactic Court.
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Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.
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Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.