Grodo XVIII, the self-proclaimed Emperor of the Crodin, was the leader of the Crodin rebellion on Shri, rebelling against Ginkus’ forces, prior to the fall of the Zorelta. His armies were augmented by advanced alien technology, allowing victory over the peaceful and democratic Zorelta. He proclaimed himself ‘emperor’ as he seized more and more land from the Zorelta, and the populace feared that not even Ginkus would be able to repel him. His final victory over Ginkus came when he overthrew the capital city and took over Ginkus’ throne building, capturing Ginkus.