"In order to ensure the security and continuing stability, The Republic will be reorganized into the FIRST! GALACTIC! EMPIRE!! For a safe, and secure, society!
"You will not understand this," she said, "and it is even right that you will not understand this, given your profession, but I will try to explain. This is what I do. Worlds are made to be pressed for their wine, cities taste of fruit when I bite them open. I cannot let go of my conquests."
— Jaian of the Burning Orb, Effigy Nights, by Yoon Ha Lee
"Finally! You got here just in time to see the creation of my galaxy in the center of the universe! WATCH AND WEEP! From this galaxy, I'll rule a great galactic empire with Peach by my side. It will last forever! I will rule every pitiful corner of the universe. So, Mario, as you can see, I got big plans. And stomping you is at the top of my list!"
— Bowser, Super Mario Galaxy
"While you were still learning how to spell your name, I was being trained to conquer galaxies!"
— Terl, Battlefield Earth
"Fun isn't something one considers when balancing the universe, but this does put a smile on my face."
— Thanos, Avengers: Infinity War (trailer)
Tony: Tell me his name again.
Bruce: Thanos. He's a plague, Tony. He invades planets, he takes what he wants, he wipes out half the population.
Bruce: Thanos. He's a plague, Tony. He invades planets, he takes what he wants, he wipes out half the population.
With the power of these Emeralds, I'm going to conquer the universe! THIS IS WHO I AM!!! (Evil Laugh)
— Shadow, Shadow the Hedgehog
I've been waiting for you, Star Fox. With my mighty intellect, the universe shall soon be mine to command as I see fit. Opposing me is truly a death sentence... Just ask your father.
— Andross, Star Fox Zero
"Trust that your planet will become the jewel of my empire, and it will allow me to bring peace and order to the farthest reaches of the universe."
—Horde Prime, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power
"All the beings in this galaxy must be under my control, and I will settle for nothing less.”
—The Dark Emperor, Space Thunder Kids
"Anyway... MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! The time has come for your planet... No! The time has come for the ENTIRE UNIVERSE to bow down to me. And for being such a big help in all of this, your planet gets to go first! Prepare to bow, Popstar! Welcome your new overlord!"
—Magolor, Kirby's Return to Dream Land
