Post by HoM on Nov 10, 2018 17:00:26 GMT -5
Who are the White Royals?
Steve Trevor, aka White King
De facto head of Checkmate, Steve Trevor is a former USAF pilot turned espionage kingpin, thanks in part to his work with various agencies and his role in introducing Themyscira to the wider world via his former relationship with Wonder Woman. All he wants is a better world, but he’s beginning to believe that maybe the burgeoning community of superhumanity stands in the way of that goal…
Catherine Cobert, aka White Queen
Born to a long line of diplomats, Cobert followed in their footsteps after her father was assassinated. Working her way up the upper echelons of the Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure (DGSE, the French equivalent of the CIA), she accepted the role of White Queen with the intention of doing whatever she could to bring about the end of this new brand of super-terrorism…
Henry King Jr (Brainwave II), aka White King’s Rook
Son of a Golden Age villain trying to make good after nearly falling into the abyss of supervillainy himself, Henry is a powerful psychic and confidante of the White King. Using his immense psionic abilities, he can read the minds of anybody in his immediate vicinity, ensuring the ongoing safety of his commander in the face of threats from both this world and next…
Etta Candy, aka White King's Bishop
The Candy family name has long been synonymous with the military, fighting for what’s right no matter the cost. Commander Etta herself trained alongside Steve Trevor at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, and they now consider each other family. When Trevor assumed the position of Checkmate’s White King, he requested Candy assume leadership of the Oddfellows, and she has served as their commander ever since, resigning her DEO commission and journeying into the world of the weird she thought she’d never be part of. Recent events have seen her called up to serve as Steve Trevor's executive advisor, White King's Bishop.
Aviva Metula (Shadow Thief), aka White Queen’s Bishop
Former Mossad agent turned private security contractor, Aviva was accidentally bonded to Colarvian Infiltration Suit, an alien artefact that allowed her to use shadows as both weapons and as portals in and out of the tightest spots! In the aftermath, she fell in with Catherine Cobert, who has vowed to separate her from the symbiotic uniform she wears in exchange for her continuing service.
Lilith Clay (Omen), aka White Queen’s Rook
A young telepath with ties to the American superhero community, Lilith joined Checkmate after the White Queen personally recruited her, and seeing the purity of intention behind Cobert’s determination, couldn’t help but join the organisation. Juggling an ongoing education at New York’s Hudson University and her role as an elite operative in the world’s greatest intelligence organisation, Lilith is the definition of untapped potential.