Domino is a series of pieces that are arranged in a line so that when one is tapped ever-so-slightly, the rest follow suit in a cascade. This is often a sight to see, especially when the builders are competing in a domino show. Interestingly enough, the term domino is used to describe any action that follows from another like this—the “domino effect.” Writers can take this analogy and use it for their characters. When creating their narratives, it’s important to lay out the dominoes in such a way that if one is knocked over, the other scene’s plot threads will fall right into place.
The earliest dominoes were probably made with ebony blacks and ivory faces, and they were originally designed to match a priest’s cape over his surplice. It is possible that the name of the game came from this earlier sense of the word, which also meant a long hooded cloak or cape worn together with a mask at carnival time or a masquerade.
While there are many different ways to play domino, the most basic Western variant involves 28 tiles that are shuffled and placed face down on the table in front of each player. The dominoes left behind are called the stock or boneyard and are drawn by players in turn, starting with the person to the left of the leader, who draws for first. The dominoes are then placed edge to edge so that the adjacent faces match—either identical (like 5 to 5) or form some specified total.
When Domino’s predecessor, David Brandon, was CEO, he began a policy of involving employees in decision making and encouraging feedback. When Doyle took over, he continued this policy and even promoted a line of communication between the company’s leaders and customers. This essentially encouraged Domino’s to stick to one of its core values, which is Champion Our Customers.
In addition to her mutant powers, Domino is also a skilled mercenary who has become something of a legend in the superhero world. She’s fought alongside the X-Men and even had a volatile run in with Cable at his new safe house in Hell’s Kitchen. She has also taken out the assassin Blockade and thwarted the mind wipe of the rogue Prime Sentinel Gryaznova.
Domino’s luck powers are unconsciously triggered when she is exposed to stressors such as fighting or running from danger. While she can’t consciously control the power, it can be slowed down by her will or through the use of technology.
In the Domino storyline, the character is recruited by Cable to be part of a team that monitors mutant rights violations. She’s been a member of Six Pack, which disbanded after Domino assassinated Flagsmasher in Rumekistan and then fought with Cable in Providence. Domino has also helped to thwart John Sublime’s Third Species movement by stealing his body from the grave. This was followed by a battle in the Himalayas against the Skornn, during which Domino blew up the facility with lightning bolts and teleported back to Earth with the mutants Spiral, Chimera, and Lady Deathstrike.