PMS Clan

PMS Clan was founded by Amber Dalton and Amy Brady, also known by their gamertags as “Athena Twin” and “Athena/Valkyrie” respectively.^[3] Initially called Psychotic Man Slayers, in two years they changed for Pandora’s Mighty Soldiers as they began landing sponsors and getting opposition for its name.^[1]

In various interviews the PMS Clan members stated their mission as changing the perception that competitive online and offline gaming is dominated by male hardcore gamers.^[4]

In order to join the clan female gamers have to join a division featuring a game that allows for online matches and tournaments. The games vary from Massively multiplayer online role playing games, to racing and shooters.^[5]

In 2004, the PMS Clan expended their presence online by forming a PlayStation division. The same year an EU Division was launched.^[2]

In 2006, the PMS Clan became a partner of Verizon for FiOS Grand Tournament.^[6] The same year Women in Technology International, a professional organization for tech-savvy women, selected the PMS to be their gaming ambassadors.^[7]

From 2007 to 2008 the Clan expended to the Latin America, Asia and Oceania regions.^[2]

In 2013 Regina Wu assumed the management of PMS Clan.^[8]

As of 2008, the PMS Clan had over 1,000 members on multiple platforms and five continents.^[9] As stated on their website entire PMS Clan community is reaching 60,000 women and allies. The age of the PMS Clan members ranges from 13 to 51 years old.^[2]

• Asterisk, previously known as PMS Asterisk
• Frag Dolls
• Women and video games