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"CHECKMATE"

The world's most dangerous man has just gained total control of the world's most dangerous organization.

Following the Crisis where billionaire 'Black King' of CHECKMATE, Maxwell Lord, was revealed to be the Earth bound cause to Darkseids arrival to Earth. Causing Wonder Woman to take his life (or risk the lives of billions in the process), CHECKMATE has found itself without a leader. Soon after the Crisis, the President of the United States, President Peter Ross, calls Bruce Wayne to his office and reveals that the government always knew he was Batman. At first, Bruce seems annoyed, but the President makes it known that he finds Bruce's means effective, and offers him CHECKMATE. After some consideration, Bruce accepts.

Now in control, Bruce makes some changes. The criminal aspect of CHECKMATE is immediatly thrown out, Bruce personally leading to the arrests of criminals inside the organization, and after giving Dick Grayson the role as Batman, Bruce sets up his own camp on the White and Black sides.

First, after giving up her role as Wonder Woman, Bruce convinces Diana Price to accept the title as White Queen, then also brings in his business partner Lucius Fox as the White Bishop, as well as his longtime butler and friend Alfred Pennyworth as the White Knight. Against his better judgment, former CHECKMATE Amanda Waller actually convices Bruce why she should stay in the organization, causing Bruce to give her the smaller role as White Bishop.

Bruce knew exactly who he wanted for his stealthy Black Team as soon as he took on the role: long-time love interest Catwoman as the black queen, adaptive daughter Nightwing as the Black Bishop, and Gotham's resident religious based crime fighter Azrael as the Black Knight. Bruce also knew that the powers of Metamorpher would make him ideal for stealth missions, so he also brought him in as the Black Bishop.

At first, Bruce was simply going to take the White King role, step back, and let his Black Piece Task Force take care of all the dirty work. But he couldn't. The responsibility of facing a challenge head on is simply too much to avoid. So Bruce needed an identity.

Outside of the White and Black families, no onw knows that Bruce Wayne has a duel identity. By day, Bruce is the White King, gathering intel and leading the metahuman businesses of the DCU, directing teams such as the Justice League, Justice Society, WildCATs, Gen13, Infinity Impact, Batman INC, and Young Justice in day to day operations. But by night, Bruce Wayne gets his hands a little dirty. Donning a familiar black cowl, Bruce Wayne becomes the Black King, cleaning up the world's metahuman organized crime rackets, and stll trying to fulfill that oath her made to his parents so long ago.

For the first time in a long time, CHECKMATE is a force for good.

But how long can that possibly continue...?

Description
"CHECKMATE"

The world's most dangerous man has just gained total control of the world's most dangerous organization.

Following the Crisis where billionaire 'Black King' of CHECKMATE, Maxwell Lord, was revealed to be the Earth bound cause to Darkseids arrival to Earth. Causing Wonder Woman to take his life (or risk the lives of billions in the process), CHECKMATE has found itself without a leader. Soon after the Crisis, the President of the United States, President Peter Ross, calls Bruce Wayne to his office and reveals that the government always knew he was Batman. At first, Bruce seems annoyed, but the President makes it known that he finds Bruce's means effective, and offers him CHECKMATE. After some consideration, Bruce accepts.

Now in control, Bruce makes some changes. The criminal aspect of CHECKMATE is immediatly thrown out, Bruce personally leading to the arrests of criminals inside the organization, and after giving Dick Grayson the role as Batman, Bruce sets up his own camp on the White and Black sides.

First, after giving up her role as Wonder Woman, Bruce convinces Diana Price to accept the title as White Queen, then also brings in his business partner Lucius Fox as the White Bishop, as well as his longtime butler and friend Alfred Pennyworth as the White Knight. Against his better judgment, former CHECKMATE Amanda Waller actually convices Bruce why she should stay in the organization, causing Bruce to give her the smaller role as White Bishop.

Bruce knew exactly who he wanted for his stealthy Black Team as soon as he took on the role: long-time love interest Catwoman as the black queen, adaptive daughter Nightwing as the Black Bishop, and Gotham's resident religious based crime fighter Azrael as the Black Knight. Bruce also knew that the powers of Metamorpher would make him ideal for stealth missions, so he also brought him in as the Black Bishop.

At first, Bruce was simply going to take the White King role, step back, and let his Black Piece Task Force take care of all the dirty work. But he couldn't. The responsibility of facing a challenge head on is simply too much to avoid. So Bruce needed an identity.

Outside of the White and Black families, no onw knows that Bruce Wayne has a duel identity. By day, Bruce is the White King, gathering intel and leading the metahuman businesses of the DCU, directing teams such as the Justice League, Justice Society, WildCATs, Gen13, Infinity Impact, Batman INC, and Young Justice in day to day operations. But by night, Bruce Wayne gets his hands a little dirty. Donning a familiar black cowl, Bruce Wayne becomes the Black King, cleaning up the world's metahuman organized crime rackets, and stll trying to fulfill that oath her made to his parents so long ago.

For the first time in a long time, CHECKMATE is a force for good.

But how long can that possibly continue...?