Xplode was a dangerous criminal from the underworld who was wanted on many planets throughout the galaxy. He constantly confronted the heroes made to protect the galaxy. He was also known to work with fellow criminal Rotor. Years later, the duo came across a former hero named Von Ness who renamed himself as Von Nebula and he recruited them in hi qust for vengance against Hero Factory. Later, Xplode and Rotor traveled to Merak 9 to steal C-4000 explosives, but Stormer, Bulk, and Stringer arrived to defeat them. When the villains refused to concede, Xplode hopped on a speeder bike and made his escape, leaving Rotor finish off the Heroes. Rotor eventually caught up with him and they escaped Merak. Later, Xplode and Rotor traveled to Lemus 2 a raided an explosives plant. However, Stormer, and