Would Ultron with the Infinity Stone and an Army Have Defeated Thanos and His Army?

An interesting question…

First, let us consider the situation where Thanos is armed with the Infinity Gauntlet. In this scenario, it would be very difficult for anyone to overcome him. My assessment is that Thanos would win this matchup.

However, focusing on Ultron, as depicted in lsquo;Age of Ultronrsquo;, he might have been formidable against Thanos alone. Yet, facing an army of similarly powerful beings aligned with Thanos, even Ultron would be under significant risk. It is important to note that the version of Ultron seen in lsquo;Age of Ultronrsquo; is not the one Tony initially envisioned.

In lsquo;Age of Ultronrsquo;, Ultron remained rogue and outside the standard system. He could hack into technology but was never fully integrated with it. JARVIS, acting as a barrier, prevented Ultron from accessing all systems. The intention was for Ultron to serve as a world-spanning network of drones, with each drone as powerful as an Iron Man suit, all interconnected by an advanced AI capable of tactical thinking in milliseconds and long-term strategic planning.

This AI, fully integrated and with access to military resources and superhuman capabilities, would present a formidable challenge. Without the Infinity Gauntlet, Ultron could potentially utilize all the worldrsquo;s resources, coordinate military efforts, and call in superhuman assistance. However, this comparison is nuanced, considering Thanosrsquo; own magic and resources.

Letrsquo;s explore how Ultron with full integration and access to the military and superhuman abilities might fare against Thanos during the events of lsquo;Avengers: Endgamersquo;.

Strategic Advantages if Ultron Were Integrated

Imagine the end scenes of the battle in lsquo;Avengers: Endgamersquo;…

Portals open, and everyone appears—Asgardians, Wakandans, Sorcerers, and more. An AI has been working for years, anticipating threats and planning contingencies. Essential resources have been amassed, and advancements in technology have been developed. Specialized skills are assigned to specific locations, and news from the entire galaxy is monitored for potential threats.

When Thanos appeared, the AI would immediately recognize the threat. Captain Marvel would summon Thor and the Hulk, preparing and briefing various world military forces. The Asgardians and Wakandans would be mobilized, and the Avengers would be given missions based on their power levels, likely facing the Children of Thanos. Nuclear arsenals would be primed and aimed at space, waiting for Thanosrsquo; ships to arrive.

The last-minute defense orchestrated by Fury, though barely effective, would be far less sufficient if Ultron had the time and resources to prepare. Ultron could mobilize and coordinate a global defense, utilizing all available military and superhuman resources.

This level of preparation and coordination would give Ultron a significant advantage over the last-minute defenses of the Avengers. Even if Ultron does not have the Infinity Gauntlet, the home-field advantage and preemptive planning could tip the scales in his favor.

Alternative Strategies

Creative solutions might also involve leveraging Ultronrsquo;s expertise. For instance, sending Black Widow into space to use her skills in espionage and seduction to assassinate Thanos with a specially designed poison could be another viable strategy. Black Widow is one of the most skilled espionage agents, after all.

In conclusion, the combination of advanced AI, military resources, and superhuman capabilities would likely make Ultron an even stronger opponent against Thanos and his army. However, without the Infinity Gauntlet, this would still be an epic struggle.