The Very Bad Boss (name wird noch gesucht)

Background Info:
The boss of the "bad fraction".
The "bad fraction" is mysterious.
They exist on every planet where life exists.

Their supreme commander is unknown, as he only acts in secret.
He goes by different names; each race has its own name for him.
However, his true name appears in every culture, on every planet,
in every universe—though only in passing.
He can grant living beings special abilities.