Domino is a series of events that occur one after another, creating a chain reaction. A domino effect occurs when one event triggers the next and then the next, creating a sequence of events that continues to grow and build until a dramatic climax is reached. When applied to novel writing, this principle is the key to making scenes in your story fall in a smooth action without hiccups or pauses. The goal is to get all of your scene dominoes in a row so that readers can enjoy the ride from beginning to end.
A domino is a flat, thumb-sized rectangular block with a face divided into two parts, each bearing from one to six spots or dots (also known as pips). Each domino features a line in the middle that separates it visually into a top and bottom half, which are usually identical but distinctly different in color and appearance. There are several variations of domino, with most sets having 28 pieces that form a complete set. Dominoes are normally made from ivory or a dark hardwood such as ebony, with the pips inlaid on the faces. Other materials have also been used, such as stone, brass and ceramic clay.
The word “domino” has an interesting history, and not just as a game piece. It was once a term for a long, hooded cloak worn together with a mask during carnival seasons or at masquerades. It also referred to a cape that a priest would wear over his surplice, with the black domino contrasting with the white.
In Marvel Comics, the mutant Domino is a former member of the mercenary team the Six Pack, led by the mutant mercenary Cable. When the Pack dissolved after a mission gone wrong in the Yucatan, Domino went her own way until Cable asked her to join X-Force. In her solo adventures, Domino became a frequent foil for the criminals of the Mutant Underground, and she is also a skilled martial artist.
While Domino has a unique power that allows her to make quick, precise shots, her ability is also prone to error. This characterization has been the source of much controversy over whether or not Domino is a hero or not.
In recent years, Domino has been a regular member of X-Force. She has worked with Wolverine and other X-Men, including Cable, as they battled a new breed of mutants whose powers are augmented by cybernetic technology. During this period, Domino was captured by a Prime Sentinel named Ekaterina Gryaznova, who implanted her with a neural blocker that interfered with her synaptic relays. The resulting loss of coordination and power made it difficult for her to perform the kinds of precision attacks she is capable of.
In her personal life, Domino has been romantically linked with the X-Men’s Bishop and was the mother of a child who shares her eye tattoos. She is a strong advocate for mutant rights and supports various civil liberties causes. In addition to her superhero duties, she has a successful career as a model and public speaker.