What If...? S01e02 _verified_ -
Instead of abducting Peter Quill in 1988, the Ravagers (led by Yondu Udonta) mistakenly pick up from Wakanda.
I went in expecting a simple swap, but "What If... T'Challa Became a Star-Lord?" gave us something truly special. Seeing T'Challa’s influence not just on the Ravagers, but on the entire galaxy, was incredible. The idea that he inspired Thanos to change his ways? Absolute gold. 💜 "The galaxy needs more plundering, not less." what if...? s01e02
T’Challa is famous for stealing dangerous artifacts, liberating planets, and reforming Ravagers. Instead of abducting Peter Quill in 1988, the
The presence of T'Challa as Star-Lord creates a ripple effect that alters the destinies of major MCU players: Seeing T'Challa’s influence not just on the Ravagers,
T’Challa, Nebula, Yondu, and Korath break into the Collector’s museum on Knowhere. They free captives (including Howard the Duck) and steal the Embers of Genesis (a weapon to destroy Ego’s core).
The story begins in 1988 when Yondu Udonta’s crew accidentally abducts T'Challa from Earth due to a tracking error. Unlike the original Star-Lord, T'Challa’s inherent nobility and diplomatic grace transform the Ravagers from a group of space pirates into a renowned band of galactic outlaws who "rob from the rich and give to the powerless". The episode's main arc involves a high-stakes heist:
