 He led a crusade that resulted in the virtual extinction of the rest of his species, as well as the conquest of most of the known universe until trickery caused the Dynasty to flee into Quasi-Space, billions of years ago.Rio is highly intelligent, immensely powerful, and experienced.He views 'lesser' species as fodder for the Soul Furnaces to make the armies of warrior-drones that serve his Dynasty, but species that possess a certain level of prowess can earn a sort of respect, though he will still enslave them.