Whenever these three conditions exist:
a) The presence of people
b) The availability of weapons able to coerce those people
c) The freedom to act
...the opportunity for conquest and elevating one's position exists. Those very conditions exist in our galaxy.
For those of meager spirit, their fear and lack of ambition condemn them to forever remain someone else's lackey, living life under the thumb of some heavy-handed faction, power or superpower, slavishly cowering beneath *their* laws. They sacrifice their very essence to others for no reason other than their own weakness of will.
But those of exceptional character, such as myself-- I exhibit the courage to rise above the status of common lackey and reject mediocrity. Instead, I choose greatness.
Understand that my Overlordship is not evil; it is ultimately about achieving peace. My ambition is to unify all humanity under one leader, and eradicate the perpetual conflict we see among superpowers, powers, and factions. Once I secure absolute authority, I promise to set all things right. But words are wearisome; this can best be conveyed in song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1iDEWbWQi0