The Blarg Faction originated on Quartu, which had become overpopulated and poisonous due to Drek Industries. According to Captain Qwark, the Blarg had once played a major role in the extinction of the Lombax race resulting in Ratchet being the last known Lombax. Because of this they were forced to live under ground where it was cold, dark, and wet. Later, Ratchet was caught off guard by Drek via Mag-Net Launcher and was sent away - spared so that Ratchet could witness his failure in stopping Novalis' destruction.