Skirmish in Germany

The Skirmish in Germany was a mission planned by Loki to steal Iridium in Stuttgart, Germany in order to open a portal to incite the Chitauri Invasion. Loki surrendered and was quickly apprehended by the Avengers, but the situation quickly developed into a brief skirmish amongst Thor and Iron Man who sought to return Loki to Asgard. They abandoned their fight, agreeing to take Loki into custody on the Helicarrier.
== Background ==
== Skirmish ==
=== Iridium Raid ===
When Loki arrived in Stuttgart, a gala was concurrently taking place nearby. Loki, disguised as an attendee, knocked down and attacked Heinrich Schafer. After stealing his eye, a mind controlled agent successfully escaped with the iridium.
Even with the Iridium raided, Loki terrorized the attendees and forced them to kneel. However, an old man stood up against Loki, claiming that he was just one of many evil men. Loki attempted to kill him with his Scepter, but the man was saved by Avengers.
=== Thor's Interference ===
== Aftermath ==
: "Loki is a prisoner.""Then why do I feel like he's the only person on this boat that wants to be here?"
: ―Thor and Nick Fury[src]
Loki was taken and escorted to a cell within the Helicarrier by S.H.I.E.L.D. Nick Fury was concerned of any upcoming danger, under the belief that Loki wanted to be held captive.