The Annihilation Insectoid Race poured out in full force, launching a frenzied purge against the nearest Andromeda Galaxy. These insects, with their diverse forms and abilities, could devour everything and were filled with a desire to slaughter all life they encountered. As the dominant power of the Andromeda Galaxy, the Skrulls were the first to suffer. Vast numbers of planets were destroyed in surprise attacks by the insects. Even as fleets hunting the Kree rushed back, the Andromeda Galaxy was falling at an astonishing rate.