Governor Proud stands as the narrative's primary antagonist, a high-ranking commander of the Megalos alien race. His people sought refuge on Lazeria after fleeing devastating interplanetary conflict. Within the Megalos government, Proud holds leadership and spearheads a clandestine operation: locating and activating the immensely powerful ancient machine, Ixian. Despite explicit warnings that activating Ixian would unleash catastrophic destructive forces endangering Lazeria and all its inhabitants, he forges ahead, prioritizing his objectives over planetary safety.

His core motivation stems from a desire to return a princess to her homeworld using a concealed spaceship. Crucially, the ship's launch sequence is intrinsically linked to Ixian's activation, meaning fulfilling his mission directly threatens Lazeria with annihilation. To achieve this, Governor Proud commands significant military assets, deploying combat droids as enforcers and ordering the destruction of interfering spacecraft, such as the vessel piloted by Eric.

Exhibiting extreme ambition and authoritarian control, Proud utilizes manipulation and overwhelming military force to suppress opposition. He operates with ruthless, singular focus on his mission, displaying no significant development or introspection. His role culminates in a confrontation where his plans are ultimately thwarted.