Without the trauma of captivity to change him, Tony continues to focus on high-tech weaponry. He partners with Killmonger to build "Project Liberator" —a fleet of humanoid combat drones based on Erik's doctoral thesis. To power them, they use vibranium sourced through a deal with Ulysses Klaue.
He kills both during the vibranium deal and frames them for a "mutual kill". [S1E6] What If... Killmonger Rescued Tony Stark?
Killmonger’s true goal is to seize the throne of Wakanda. To orchestrate a war between the U.S. and Wakanda, he commits a series of murders: Without the trauma of captivity to change him,