Popsicle Pete
| Popsicle Pete Cult | |
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| Abbreviation: | PPC |
| Group Numbers: | 1 |
| Leadership: | Popsicle Pete |
| Goals: | Unknown, presumably the assimilation of all humans |
| Recruitment Policy: | Volunteer/Forced |
| Contact: | Disciple Kurt Cocaine |
Popsicle Pete is the leader of a mysterious cult. His influence spreads wide across the United States. Popsicle Pete and his group of followers have often committed acts of horrible violence against those who are unable or unwilling to join forces.
History
It is still unknown when Popsicle Pete began killing random children and inducting them to be his followers, but it is assumed to have begun in the '30s. Lost children in the woods would be approached by him, and through unknown means, would be forced to obey him. Popsicle Pete would offer his new recruits several fate cards, telling them that one was 'certain death'. Those who had not chosen poorly were taken away, off to serve him until the mercy of death.
Sometime after the original killings, Popsicle Pete got braver, and began attacking groups of children, and later, adults, including police officers and members of the military. Those who survived his attacks (by mercy on his part), were presumably forced to join his cult.
Popsicle Pete (alongside an unknown counsel) also presented an unnamed boy with a medal for his 'deeds', which included slaughtering at least two children mocking him for looking odd. It can only be assumed that this boy (noted by Popsicle Pete to be 'pumpkin-headed') became one of Popsicle Pete's followers.
Presumably during World War II, Popsicle Pete infiltrated an airforce base, and coerced a radio operator to contact a bomber to bomb several civilian targets, including a school and a shoe factory. During his raid, at least two radio operators were killed.
Popsicle Pete has been shown to be exceptionally strong, capable of killing a man by throwing a baseball at his head. It is also assumed he has some sort of otherworldly powers at his disposal. His known victims include several children playing baseball, a kid lost in the woods,a group of sailors, and an airforce radio operator, all of whom had mocked his appearance before realizing his intent.
Malton Involvement
The Popsicle Pete following was brought into Malton by Kurt Cocaine, an escaped convict, who had been converted within prison. The escaped convict has since been tricking and coercing other survivors of the outbreak in Malton to join his master's following.
The 'movement', as it is called by his followers, has remained quiet and noticed, only because Popsicle Pete wants it to be that way (for now, at least). Survivors down on their luck are often approached by members of Popsicle Pete's following, and offered food and supplies. It is after their trust is gained that they are assimilated, either by brainwashing or threats of death, into becoming slaves to Popsicle Pete.
Any followers showing any signs of weakness (which may or may not be their own fault) are dealt with by execution, either at the hands of another follower, or Popsicle Pete himself.
Members of the group follow Popsicle Pete's orders no matter what, even if they mean certain death (for example, an order to rush into a crowd of the undead, or to shoot themselves in the head).
Disciples
Popsicle Pete's followers are usually people who have been promised (perhaps falsely) that they would be spared if they devoted themselves mindlessly to him. The cult also uses brainwashing and trickery to add to its numbers.
Quotes
"This hand has been inside a fresh kill! It pulses with life force!"
"None of you are safe!"
"Your time has come! Select a fate card! One of them is certain death."
"No escape."
"You meet my gaze? What brave creatures you are!"
"I bring you a gift."
"Pumpkin-headed boy. The council honors your deeds."
