The origins of the self-styled Decepticon "God" Devil Z (pronounced "zed") and his power are shrouded in mystery, but all that is known is that he is, by far, one of the most powerful enemies. Seemingly lacking any corporeal form and instead existing solely as a discarnate being, he lives purely as a pulsating globe of iridescent energy and is only ever identified as a "super-energy being" hailing from the far reaches of the galaxy. As the "Führer of Darkness" (闇 の 総統 Yami no Sōtō), he commands the Earth-based Decepticons and their human Godmaster and Headmaster partners.