[quote=@Valiance]
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They would have fought a difficult but not impossible battle with Castorr and either reached the brink of defeat then get saved by pretty much the entirety of the Big X and whatever else they had available, making him retreat. If they win, he goes supernova against his will, unless it is successfully contained.
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And that would have led to it lasting longer? Is that what you were going for?