On Apokolips, the Parademons were controlled by Steppenwolf.
Steppenwolf was a relative of Darkseid.
He was the younger brother of Heggra, wife of Yuga Khan, Darkseid's father.
Yuga Khan was a truly powerful New God, but he had been trapped in the Source Wall.
That was why Darkseid could rule Apokolips.
The person Darkseid feared most was also Yuga Khan.
It was because of this relationship that Steppenwolf could serve as Apokolips' military commander.
After all, Darkseid had to call him uncle.
Steppenwolf had also done many things for Darkseid, such as obeying his orders and killing Avia, the wife of Highfather of New Genesis.
That was why Steppenwolf was deeply trusted.
Though he had ambitions of his own, as long as Darkseid was around, he couldn't make waves.
As the Parademons passed the news along, Steppenwolf, commander of their legions, soon learned what had happened.
"Someone actually dared to attack Apokolips?"
Steppenwolf was stunned by the news.
It was even more surprising than the President trading stocks.
He hurried toward the center of Apokolips.
But Darkseid wasn't there.
Desaad and Granny Goodness were.
Desaad was Darkseid's most important scientist. His inventions had helped Darkseid invade countless worlds.
He had originally been from New Genesis, but Darkseid corrupted him, turning him into one of his followers.
Because Desaad was so important, Darkseid had revived him time and again, even after Desaad had defied him repeatedly and been killed by his Omega Effect.
Every time, Darkseid said it would be the last.
As for Granny Goodness, she controlled one of the most important forces under Darkseid: the Furies.
She looked like a wicked old woman, and even Steppenwolf couldn't stand her.
"Where's Darkseid?"
Steppenwolf asked in a low voice.
"Darkseid is making preparations. Tell me what's going on," Desaad replied.
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