Taug Molou, a Master Shaper among the Yuuzhan Vong, was responsible for the creation of the Vagh Rodiek. His method involved capturing Rodians and fundamentally reconstructing them at the cellular level. Although this practice went against the established protocols of the Shaper caste, the Vagh Rodiek's demonstrated effectiveness in battle led to the overlooking of this transgression.
- The initial mention can be found in "I, Yuuzhan Vong" within Star Wars Gamer 8.