Whereas the Mondans wished to retain some connection to their biological form, the Faction saw greater logic in fully embracing cybernetics. They thus retained a smaller percentage of their organic systems than Mondans. The Faction were also opposed to the plan of the Mondans to pilot Mondas back to Earth to rob their twin planet of its energy. When that plan failed, and Mondas exploded, (TV: The Tenth Planet) the Faction were the only group of Cybermen left in existence. They emerged as the "victorious" branch of the Cyber race. (PROSE: Iceberg)