Doctor Strange: As soon as the Collector learned about the warring factions in his Contest, he moved to shut down the leaders. And he succeeded; more than once. Doctor Strange: But there are countless alternate-universe Champions here. For every fallen Captain America or Iron Man, more hardened and war-like versions would take their places, further escalating the conflict. Doctor Strange: Do not be fooled: The two generals sitting atop their armies are not the peace-loving heroes you once knew, or even the ones you may fight alongside. They are the distilled essense of the worst traits in each man.
- Upon starting the quest
Doctor Strange: The drums of war reverberate all over the Battlerealm... the two armies move to fight the largest battle in this war. Doctor Strange: Many will perish... we have to act now! Doctor Strange: We need your knowledge of the Battlerealm to locate a person. Even in my circles he was rumoured as naught but legend: A silent warrior sitting at the crossroads of this conflict. Doctor Strange: He is called... the Civil Warrior.
- Before the fourth fight
Falcon: I know, I know. Strange explained it to me, too-it gave me a headache. Let's just concentrate on the mission, okay? We'll find this Civil Warrior guy before we... uh-oh. War Machine: Really? You thought you could escape the War Machine? With this squad of second-rate Champions? Well, this will at least make a good story for a cocktail party.
- Before fighting War Machine