Mael-Num
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In the computer game Star Control, the Mael-Num are an 'extinct' alien race. They were members of the Sentient Milieu, the only race apart from the Ur-Quan which survived the Dnyarri empire. However, after freedom was gained the Ur-Quan then set out to destroy them. The Mael-Num's question of why the Ur-Quan were doing this and the assertion that it was wrong caused delay amongst the Ur-Quan which led to them breaking out into the first doctrinal war. Whilst the Ur-Quan were fighting amongst themselves many Mael-Num were able to escape.
It has been confirmed by the creators of Star Control that the Melnorme are the descendants of the Mael-Num.