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The Check Mates are a band of outlaws that are a general nuisance on Locus Astra, despite not exactly being... a threat. | The Check Mates are a band of outlaws that are a general nuisance on Locus Astra, despite not exactly being... a threat. They frequently appear to investigate the Pathfinders' bases and homes, seeking to claim more territory and property in the name of their Queen. | ||
== Mission Statement/Principles == | == Mission Statement/Principles == | ||
The Check Mates seem to be imitating a classic Western band of outlaws, and seek to enact grand plans to steal and claim territory and items in the name of a mysterious entity known as the 'Queen'. | The Check Mates seem to be imitating a classic Western band of outlaws, and seek to enact grand plans to steal and claim territory and items in the name of a mysterious entity known as the 'Queen'. | ||
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== Members == | == Members == | ||
The Check Mates swear there are plenty of them... | The Check Mates swear there are plenty of them...! | ||
=== Checkers === | === Checkers === | ||
Checkers is a Caelune gunslinger who can't actually use a gun very well. | '''[[Checkers]]''' is a Caelune gunslinger who can't actually use a gun very well. They are also proficient in cloth mending and frequently make clothes for their fellow Check Mates. They even made their own poncho! | ||
=== Blitz === | === Blitz === | ||
Blitz is a short-statured mouse Lagoran who is the crew's inventor and technician. They also are proficient in cheesemaking! | '''[[Blitz]]''' is a short-statured mouse Lagoran who is the crew's inventor and technician. They also are proficient in cheesemaking! Blitz never goes anywhere without confetti, fireworks, and plenty of cheese (of various kinds). | ||
=== The Queen === | |||
Whether the Queen is real or not is still up in the air to the Pathfinders, but all of the Check Mates believe in her strongly, and almost fanatically. According to Checker's spiel... ''"The Queen is our guiding light in darkest times, who heals us when we are sick, who cures us when we are ill, who brings us into the new dawn, who shelters us from the storm-- wait, where are you going?"'' | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
According to them, they arrived on Locus Astra before the Pathfinding Initiative, but after the HSC sent the Build Bots (outrunners) to construct the initial Anchor. As for how they arrived... 'ship'. | According to them, they arrived on Locus Astra before the Pathfinding Initiative, but after the HSC sent the Build Bots (outrunners) to construct the initial Anchor. As for how they arrived... 'ship'. | ||
== Extras == | |||
=== Trivia === | |||
* The Check Mates were created out of a compromise between horsemen who wanted our 'silly villains' group to be cowboy themed and chess themed. | |||
* Team Rocket is a major inspiration for the Check Mates. | |||
[[Category:Groups]] | [[Category:Groups]] | ||
Revision as of 20:18, 9 August 2026
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Number of Members (Approx.) | As many as there are pieces on a chess board..! |
| Base of Operations | West. |
| Allies | Friends of the Queen!!!! |
| Enemies | Enemies of the Queen!!!! |
"You just got CHECKMATED!!!" --average Check Mate
The Check Mates are a band of outlaws that are a general nuisance on Locus Astra, despite not exactly being... a threat. They frequently appear to investigate the Pathfinders' bases and homes, seeking to claim more territory and property in the name of their Queen.
Mission Statement/Principles
The Check Mates seem to be imitating a classic Western band of outlaws, and seek to enact grand plans to steal and claim territory and items in the name of a mysterious entity known as the 'Queen'.
Members
The Check Mates swear there are plenty of them...!
Checkers
Checkers is a Caelune gunslinger who can't actually use a gun very well. They are also proficient in cloth mending and frequently make clothes for their fellow Check Mates. They even made their own poncho!
Blitz
Blitz is a short-statured mouse Lagoran who is the crew's inventor and technician. They also are proficient in cheesemaking! Blitz never goes anywhere without confetti, fireworks, and plenty of cheese (of various kinds).
The Queen
Whether the Queen is real or not is still up in the air to the Pathfinders, but all of the Check Mates believe in her strongly, and almost fanatically. According to Checker's spiel... "The Queen is our guiding light in darkest times, who heals us when we are sick, who cures us when we are ill, who brings us into the new dawn, who shelters us from the storm-- wait, where are you going?"
History
According to them, they arrived on Locus Astra before the Pathfinding Initiative, but after the HSC sent the Build Bots (outrunners) to construct the initial Anchor. As for how they arrived... 'ship'.
Extras
Trivia
- The Check Mates were created out of a compromise between horsemen who wanted our 'silly villains' group to be cowboy themed and chess themed.
- Team Rocket is a major inspiration for the Check Mates.
