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Shub-Niggurath is the final boss of Quake, the evil threat who was codenamed "Quake" in the story section of the instructions manual. She is invulnerable to normal attacks and can only be defeated by telefragging.
Chthon is the boss of episode 1 of Quake. It hurls fireballs at the player and can only be defeated by triggering an oh-so-conveniently placed lightning generator.
The leader of the Human Hive faction in Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.
The leader of the University of Planet faction in Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.
Lady Deirdre Skye is the faction leader of the Gaians in Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.
Morgan is the faction leader of the Morganites.
A famous pop-punk singer. Noted for her various hit singles such as Sk8r Boi and Girlfriend.
Miriam is the faction leader of the Lord's Believers.
Lal is the faction leader of the Peacekeeping Forces.
A 15th century French heroine that won several important battles in the "Hundred Years' War". Burned at the stake by the English when she was nineteen.
A notable German scientist from the twentieth century, he came to America as a refugee. He was critical in the development of the Atomic bomb, and he invented the Theory of Relativity. He appears in games such as Civilization and Red Alert.
The ninth ruler of the Aztec nation Montezuma II saw his nation grow to it's maximize encompassing much of present-day Mexico. It was also during his time that the Spanish Conquest made it's appearance and initiated the eventual downfall of ancient American civilization.
Influential leader in the Indian Independence Movement promoting non-violent civil disobedience. Mahatma Gandhi's methods helped lead India to independence from Great Britain.
Ieyasu Tokugawa was a warlord of feudal Japan. He managed to unify the land under his banner, leading to a lasting peace and bringing an end to the Warring States Period.
A mythical elderly North Pole resident that is said to deliver presents worldwide on Christmas Eve.
Gaius Julius Caesar (13 July 100 BC - 15 March 44 BC) Roman statesman, general and author
Shaka is credited with uniting the Zulu in the late 18th and early 19th century.
Mao Zedong was the leader of the 1949 Chinese Revolution. He ruled as Chairman of the Communist Party of China from 1943 until his death in 1976. He is widely considered one of the most important figures in 20th Century history.
Queen Elizabeth reigned as Queen of England for 45 years and is considered one of its greatest monarchs.
Otto von Bismarck was a Prussian Minister-President that oversaw the unification of Germany from 1862-71. Served as the first German Chancellor when the German Empire was founded in 1871.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. He served during the Civil War, and is recognized as one of the most important figures in American history.
A German princess, Catherine II, became Empress of Russia in 1762 and held the crown for 34 years. Her partitioning of the Poland-Lithuanian commonwealth and the Ottoman Empire geographically brought Russia closer to the rest of Europe.
Agnes Crumplebottom hadn't even changed her last name into her husband's when an unfortunate accident on her honeymoon ended their marriage. Between her growing bitterness and her husband's ghost scaring away gentleman callers, only the bravest Sim would ever try to win her heart and fortune now.
Alexander the Great (356 to 323 BCE) was the king of Macedon, a famous military commander, and the single-handed creator of one of the largest empires ever to exist.
Creator of Heaven, Earth, video games, and you. He is what is.
Hiawatha was a legendary Native American leader and founder of the Iroquois confederacy.
Mortimer Goth is the husband of Bella Goth and father of Cassandra goth and forms one of the many preloaded families in The Sims, the Goths. He also makes a return in The Sims 2, only this time he only lives with her daughter, since his wife went missing.
Bella Goth is a recurring character in many of The Sims games. Her maiden name is Bachelor, and she is married to Mortimer Goth.
Bob Newbie is a tutorial character from The Sims.
Simon is the father of Agnes Crumplebottom and Cornelia Goth. He is dead by the time Sims 3 rolls around.
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