Guardians of the Galaxy (Marvel Cinematic Universe)

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==Summary==
The Guardians of the Galaxy are a band of intergalactic outlaws who teamed together to protect the galaxy from planetary threats. In 2014, they managed to save the planet of Xandar from Ronan the Accuser and have been recognized under the Nova Empire. Two months later, they defeated the Abilisk, attracted the unwelcome attentions of Ayesha and her Sovereign fleet, and defeated Ego while gaining a new member, Mantis.
==Members==
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Star-Lord GoTG O MCU GalImg.webp|Star-Lord|link=Star-Lord (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Gamora GoTG O MCU GalImg.jpg|Gamora|link=Gamora (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Rocket Raccoon O MCU GalImg.jpg|Rocket|link=Rocket Raccoon (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Groot GoTG O MCU GalImg.jpg|Groot|link=Groot (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Drax GoTG O MCU GalImg.webp|Drax|link=Drax the Destroyer (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
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Star-Lord GoTG V2 MCU GalImg.png|link=Star-Lord (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Gamora GoTG V2 MCU GalImg.png|link=Gamora (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Rocket GotG V2 MCU GalImg.png|link=Rocket Raccoon (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Groot GoTG V2 MCU GalImg.png|link=Groot (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Drax GOTG V2 MCU GalImg.png|link=Drax the Destroyer (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Nebula GoTG V2 MCU GalImg.png|link=Nebula (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Mantis GOTG V2 MCU GalImg.png|link=Mantis (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Yondu GOTG V2 MCU GalImg.png|link=Yondu Udonta (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
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==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At most to . with the Hadron Enforcer, up to with the Orb | to 
Key: Original | Volume 2
Name: Guardians of the Galaxy
Origin: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Classification: Superhero team
Age: 11 years (2014 to present)
Membership: 5 | 8
Leader: Star-Lord | Gamora/Star-Lord
Team Resources/Abilities:
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|-|Original=Flight, Energy Projection (Essentially all of Star-Lord's equipment is shared by everyone in the team), Non-Standard Breathing (Type 2) and Resistance to Cosmic Radiations via spacesuits. Spaceflight (With the Milano). the Orb is able to kill any living being that touches it and is too weak to wield it, Can scour all life from a planet, Energy Manipulation and Energy Projection (Shown times), Statistics Amplification (The possessor of the stone can wield immense power and physical enhancement. Allowed Thanos to one-shot Captain Marvel when she was unfazed by his previous attack)
*Base of Operations: The Milano
|-|Volume 2=Same as before without the Orb. Gain: Flight via Aero-Rigs, Non-Standard Breathing via Holographic Space Suits (Type 2),
*Base of Operations: The Benatar
|-|Volume 3=Same as before, plus: Healing via Med-Paks (Low-Mid; Adam Warlock healed from being stabbed through the chest by Nebula. Mantis instantly healed her broken arm)
*Base of Operations: Knowhere, The Bowie
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Attack Potency: At most Mountain level (Rocket Raccoon held his own against Gamora) to at least Mountain level. Moon level with the Hadron Enforcer (Stated to be powerful enough to destroy entire moons), up to Large Planet level with the Orb | Street level (Mantis is at this level) to Mountain level (Star-Lord fought against Ego's Avatar form)
Speed: Superhuman travel speed (Gamora, Mantis and Drax can leap a great distance), with Massively Hypersonic+ combat speed and reactions (Star-Lord dodged Iron Man's rockets) | Athletic Human to Massively Hypersonic+ combat speed and reactions
Lifting Strength: At least Above Average Human (Rocket can lift disproportionately large weaponry compared to his body) to Class K (Drax ripped a drone in half) | At least Above Average Human to Class K
Striking Strength: At most Mountain level to Mountain level | Street level to Mountain level
Durability: At most Mountain level to Mountain level (Survived without notable damage an attack from Ronan's Cosmi-Rod which was also being empowered by the Power Stone, while a casual attack was able to one-shot the Other,Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) who is stated by WoG to be very powerful even in comparison to LokiThe Problem With Bringing Thanos Into ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’) | Street level (Baby Groot is at this level) to Mountain level
Stamina: Unknown
Range: Tens of Meters (Star-Lord and Rocket can reach these ranges) | Tens of Meters
Teamwork:
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|-|Original=The original team members initially formed to escape the Kyln Prison Facility, ultimately resulting in a solid team composition. Star-Lord acts as the leader of the Guardians, likely stemming from his ability to effectively communicate with others in tense situations, including the decision for the team to take on Ronan together as well as distracting the latter to leave him vulnerable. Groot and Rocket have prior experience as a team, combining the advantages of their differing statures to restrain opponents. Groot can initiate more brutal tactics if necessary as well as act as a mobile point for his far shorter companion to attack from. Drax and Groot are the physically strongest of the crew, often tossing opponents away with their blows.
Quill uses an assortment of ranged gadgetry, physical strikes, and his jet boots to act as an overall versatile fighter. Rocket excels in ranged weaponry of varying size and destructive capacity, possessing the most powerful equipment among the group. Using his technological prowess, he can put together entirely new weapons. Gamora is an incredibly skilled opponent in close quarters, capable of disarming and besting opponents even while unarmed. For as simple minded as he is, Drax was still capable of recognizing Rocket's finesse with firearms, and assisted him in acquiring one mid battle. Together, the group is able to flank enemies effectively, overwhelming them. Even in the Guardians' early stages, they were quick in choosing their tasks to escape the Prison Facility. When the Hadron Enforcer was damaged on Xandar, Drax held the cannon in place, in the moment it was fixed by Rocket. Should a situation be dire enough, the Guardians may potentially put their own lives at risk for the sake of a team member.
|-|Vol. 2=After the events of Ronan's defeat, the Guardians of the Galaxy have experienced "a couple of months" together as a team. Quill is still the leader, but Gamora has a larger role in the former's orders this time around. While she primarily uses a sword, Gamora is willing to use firearms in battle should it be favourable to the situation. Appealing to their arsenals, Star-Lord will direct Rocket to join him in circling an opponent and targeting their weak spots. Jetpacks are accessible for the Guardians this time around, meaning the overall mobility of the group can be increased for synergy. Rocket's gadgets display more practical application than before, taking out several Ravagers stealthily despite being massively outnumbered. His small stature once again comes in handy, as his agility can lend in misdirecting attacks. The team's improvisation appears to have improved as well. For example, Gamora briefly repaired and used a broken off turret from a ship when attacked by Nebula.
New additions to the team are Nebula, Mantis, and Yondu. Nebula is a proficient fighter, skilled enough to take on her sister one-on-one and make precise shots with firearms, with the added benefit of having fought alongside Gamora in the past. Mantis is surprisingly capable in at hand-to-hand combat, performing quite well while intoxicated, although she is much more prone to use her powers during battles. That said, her powers are generally applicable through more strategic means. Through physical contact, Mantis can induce sleep onto others in order to render them defenceless. Yondu's Yaka Arrow can easily diminish large armed grounds before they even have the chance to react accordingly. Yondu is perfectly capable of differentiating enemies and comrades while controlling his Arrow without having to look directly at his targets. Depending what surroundings there are, the Yaka Arrow can drop heavy objects onto opponents. In tandem with Rocket's firearms, Yondu's fighting style creates a chaotic set of projectiles to avoid. Groot is no longer a powerhouse for the team and is now growing from an infantile state. As such, his tactics from before are no longer incorporated.
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Intelligence: Below Average (Groot and Drax are both very simple minded) to Extraordinary Genius (Rocket can create advanced weaponry, possesses exceptional engineering skills and is a master planner) | Below Average to Extraordinary Genius
Weaknesses: Prone to fighting with each other, with both Drax and Groot having communication problems with the team | None notable
Notable Team Attacks/Techniques: The Guardians rarely co-ordinate any explicit team attacks
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
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Inconclusive:
==References==
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Category:Marvel Cinematic Universe
Category:Energy Projection Users
Category:Energy Users
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Category:Guardians of the Galaxy Members
Category:Self-Sustenance Users
Category:Statistics Amplification Users
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Category:Healers