While King Peladon was dealing with the influx of refugees from New Mars, Ortron was indisposed, negotiating with Pel separatists that didn't believe in Peladon's recent membership of the Galactic Federation was in the best interests of the planet. (AUDIO: The Prisoner of Peladon) Eventually, however, Ortron himself strongly opposed the presence of the Federation on Peladon, and joined forces with Gebek when the Ice Warriors led by Azaxyr took over. He was shot and killed by Sskel while helping Thalira escape. (TV: The Monster of Peladon)