The Quest for the Orb was an interstellar conflict involving notorious personalities throughout the galaxy. Centered around the Infinity Stone known as the Orb, the conflict started as a four-way altercation between the Guardians of the Galaxy, the Ravagers, the Nova Corps, and the Kree warrior Ronan's army of Sakaarans mercenaries and Thanos loyalists, all of whom desired the artifact for different purposes. After various battles, the former three factions joined forces to battle Ronan over the Orb's final possession in the Battle of Xandar.