When the Xorda attempted to make an alliance with Earth during the 21st century of their calendar year, they sent down the emissary to see to it that the alliance was achieved. However, Dr. Ivan Kintobor and his team of scientists captured and dissected the creature. Dr. Kintobor used the Xorda technology from the emissary to make a power matrix for Isaac that would end up lasting the robot for over 10,000 years. (StH: #124, #148)