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[The words Las Vegas, 36 Hours Earlier appeared on screen. The screen reformed into a large banquet hall. A stage is shown with two screens on either side of a glass podium. The screens were showing pictures of Toni. Toni herself was outside the room on the phone.]

June glared at the Rogue Avengers, "Before you say anything, Mama was on the phone with me."

"It shouldn't matter though. Since Annie is her own person. She can do what she wants within legal means." Matt told them

Voice over: Toni Stark. Visionary. Genius. American patriot.

Rogers and Maximoff made a face. Like Toni Stark would ever be an American Patriot.

[An image of Toni with Howard on a bike is shown on a magazine 'Popular-Mechanics' cover.] Voiceover: Even from an early age, the daughter of legendary weapons developer Howard Stark quickly stole the spotlight with her brilliant and unique mind. [The pictures changed to Toni photographed at age 17 at MIT for a magazine cover then to a newspaper of her with two robots, U & Dum-E.] At age four, she built her first circuit board. At age six, her first engine. And at 17, she graduated summa cum laude from MIT.

Scott whistled, "I knew you were smart, but holy cow!" He said

"Like she said, she has an IQ of 270 and June has an IQ of 272." Rhodey replied

Voiceover: Then, the passing of a titan. [A newspaper cutting of Howard and Maria Stark's death is shown. The image of Howard and Obadiah Stane in their younger years is shown. Fading into Obadiah on a 'Newsweek' cover looking down at a model of Earth.] Howard Stark's lifelong friend and ally, Obadiah Stane, steps in to help fill the gap left by the legendary founder, until, at age 21, the prodigal daughter returns and is anointed the new CEO of Stark Industries. With the keys to the kingdom, Toni ushers in a new era for her father's legacy, creating smarter weapons, advanced robotics, and satellite targeting. Today, Toni Stark has changed the face of the weapons industry by ensuring freedom and protecting America and her interests around the globe.

"You took over the company at 21?" Thor asked

Toni shook her head, "Before." She told the God of Thunder, "Technically I took when I was 16, but it couldn't be made public due to my age, so I did it all in the background and Obadiah was just the face."

Barton and Scott both gave an impressed whistle. Neither could manage to raise their kids and be a superhero. They couldn't imagine doing all of that.

"So you ran the company, raised a kid and created weapons all at the same time?" Loki asked

"And went to MIT graduating with the highest of honors." Rhodey added

James Rhodes: As liaison to Stark Industries, I've had the unique privilege of serving with a real patriot. She is my friend and she is my great mentor. Ladies and gentlemen, it is my honor to present this year's Apogee Award to Dr. Toni Stark. Toni?

[Toni walked into the room right as Rhodey finished his speech. She walked to the stage and took the award from his hand.]

Toni: [a false smile clear on her lips] Thank you for the kind introduction, Colonel. I want to thank everyone...

[A bit later, Toni, Rhodey, and Happy are walking through the lobby of the building, which was a casino, to leave.]

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