Metron

Origin"Who runs the Universe matters not! What makes it run is my prime objective!" -- Metron.Metron was a New God, though he claimed to have been born on neither New Genesis or it's dark twin, Apokolips. This fact enabled him to remain neutral in their conflict and his presence was tolerated by most, no matter how powerful or evil, because of his reputation for impartiality.Major Story ArcsQuest for Knowledge"I serve life in my own way! What there is to know... I wish to know! My knowledge is my power! Time and space is my domain!" -- Metron.Metron was solely motivated by the desire to expand his knowledge. There are few secrets or mysteries in existence that Metron has not solved. To aid him in his quest, he helped to invent Boom Tube technology. His Mobius Chair was an extension of this, the chair could bend space and time and even travel to other dimensions. To empower the Mobius Chair he needed Element X, the same element he used to create the Boom Tubes. However, knowledge came with a cost, and to get enough Element X for the Mobius Chair, he had to make a bargain with Darkseid, giving to Apokolips the technology of the Boom Tube. Logically, Darkseid used the technology to make war with New Genesis.Metron always appeared in times of great importance, though he might never interfere or share his knowledge unless all existence is threatened, such as the Mageddon event of Final Crisis.Orion Fights for EarthAfter a prophecy from the Source was read by High-Father, Metron asked Orion's birthplace. He figured out that Orion was born of Apokolips, and was told by High-Father to keep it a secret. As Orion goes to face Darkseid on Apokolips to do as the Source commanded, he faced the New God Kalibak. Metron suddenly appeared, and with a blast from the Mobius Chair, trapped Kalibak in a barrier. Metron told Orion that he needed to think before he fought, then proceeded to tell him of Darkseid's plans for attaining the Anti-Life Equation. Metron told Orion that he might ...