Darkseid is full of intrigue, conquest and war:
- Usurpation and Rise:
Darkseid, originally named Uxas, was the youngest prince of Apokolips. He plotted to assassinate his older brother Drax, kidnapped and acquired the powerful force known as the "Omega Effect," and in the process transformed himself into a stone-like giant, changing his name to Darkseid. After his father, Yuga Khan, was trapped while exploring the Source Wall, Darkseid's mother, Queen Heggra, seized control of Apokolips. When his mother sent someone to assassinate the scientist Suli, whom he loved, Darkseid ordered Desaad to poison his mother, completely abandoning his emotions and usurping the throne and divine position of Apokolips. His uncle, Steppenwolf, also submitted to him and became his military commander.
- Conquest and universal conflict:
After becoming ruler, Darkseid engaged in a billion-year-long struggle with New Genesis, led by Highfather. He once went up against the entire Green Lantern Corps; when 3,600 Lanterns joined him at great cost, they discovered that it was simply Darkseid's "preparation" to test the Corps' strength. Eventually, the Guardians of the Universe negotiated with Darkseid and designated Apokolips as a restricted area for the Lanterns. In Crisis on Infinite Earths, he once severely injured the Anti-Monitor with his Omega Ray.
- Pursuit of the anti-life equation:
One of Darkseid's main goals is to find the Anti-Life Equation, which he believes will allow him to eliminate all free will and completely control the entire universe. This also makes him a sworn enemy of Earth's heroes like Chaoren. During the "Final
Crisis", successfully used the Anti-Life Equation to erode and occupy Earth, nearly merging the entire multiverse with itself, and was ultimately defeated by the combined efforts of the heroes.
- Threat of the Multiverse:
After the DC Universe reboot (New 52), Darkseid once invaded the mainline Earth, and his attack also prompted the formation of the Justice League. During the "Darkseid War," he battled the Anti-Monitor and was killed again. The void created by his death even led the Justice League members to collectively ascend to godhood to fill it. Later, he was once trapped in the body of a child and resurrected.