The Foreman rose to power after the Nerbs were conquered by the Eggman Empire and the former Nerb King disappeared. After Snively told the Dark Egg Legion that Dr. Eggman was dead, The Foreman told his chapter that he didn't care and they had to continue to work. He was then teleported to the Death Egg to be debriefed by the still living Eggman along with all the other Grandmasters before being sent back. (SU: #37, CSE)