There are many ancient species in known space that claim to have been the first life-forms to develop self-awareness, but the aliens from the planet Maltus are thought to have the most validity to that claim.
Naturally evolving great minds, the Maltusians became obsessed with expanding their knowledge. When natural selection proved insufficient to the task, they altered their own bodies, prioritizing intellect over physical strength. Likewise, the Maltusians scrutinized every aspect of their social structure, realigning it to one that exalted logic and reason over everything else in society. Yet, despite their great achievements as a species, they were soon to face forces that would drive them apart.
The first division within the Maltusians was the Zamar Schism. The movement was founded by a Maltusian known as Zamar, which had rejected the leadership's aims of developing a society devoid of emotional input. The Zamarons, as they called themselves, believed that any healthy community required people to both logic and emotion. Rejected by the Leadership Council, the Zamarons were forced to leave Maltus and settled on a planet they named Zamaron. In the modern-day, they were responsible for the creation of the Star Sapphires.
As Maltusian society began to grow more powerful, a second schism occurred centering on their influence on their fellow sentient beings. While most Maltusians believed in meddling in the affairs of other species, they were divided on their methods. One group was convinced that the only way to ensure a peaceful universe was the complete of it of evil, while another wished simply to protect and contain any negative influences. One side ended up being labeled Controllers and the other was called the Guardians.
As the disagreements escalated, it threatened to erupt into full civil war. In order to preserve the peace, the Guardian faction left Maltus, traveling towards the center of the Universe to a planet they would call Oa. Using the unique position and properties of their new home-world, the Guardians of Oa would continue developing technologies in the fulfillment of their goals. They would develop several generations of protectors, including the Manhunters and the Green Lantern Corps.
Back on Maltus, the Controllers likewise continued their agenda, but their success was more limited. They embarked on many crusades against threats in the universe but often came up against powers equal or greater than their own. A seemingly endless series of conflicts reduced their numbers greatly and eventually led them to retreat back to their homeworld. This led them to operate more covertly, using proxies to discover potential adversaries. They would then use their own force to deal with their enemies, either through their Darkstars armored force or their star-destroying Sun-Eaters.
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