The
Cotati forces, led by Shi Qaanth atop the mighty giant Man of Earth, are
destroying Mexico City when a combination of NATO aircraft and Kree/Skrull
ships arrive. The alien allies reveal their plans to leave the bulk of the
fighting to the Earth forces while they provide air support, planning to nuke
the city and their human allies should they have to. Captain America leaves them with a
threat should they bomb the city while NATO forces or civilians are below. Cap
leads his troops into battle on the ground against the Cotati, blowing up
vehicles to create barriers of fire to contain the enemy. Kree/Skrull ships
fire upon the Man of Earth but are unable to damage it and the giant reaches
the fault line through the city. Cap leaps aboard an alien flier and heads to
the top of the monster where he faces Shi Qaanth. Realizing the villain’s power
lies in his staff, Cap smashes it and the Man of Earth crumbles….
The
next day, Cap is found alive in the rubble and told they have won. Then a
messenger arrives to tell Cap something big is happening in Wakanda….
Story
continues in EMPYRE #6.