Pandora's Mighty Soldiers, abbreviated to PMS is an all-female gaming clan, which was founded in 2002 by Amber "Athena Twin" Dalton and her sister Amy "Athena" Brady. PMS currently has over eight hundred members across various platforms and games. They also have an international branch and male counter-part H2O Clan. PMS members compete in various co-ed competitions and online ladder tournaments. PMS has become a well-known group in a male dominated industry and is committed to continue gaining ground. Their ultimate goal is to provide a safe, and fun playing environment for female gamers. But they are also driven to bring females into the top ranks of tournament champions. Their members range from casual players to the ultra-competitive which balances these two goals. In various interviews, clan members have stated that their mission is to change the perception that competitive online and offline gaming is dominated solely by male hardcore gamers.[1] Their open recruitment is based on interest and attitude rather than skill. Increased publicity over the years has made PMS Clan one of the largest female gaming clans in the industry. [2] Amber Dalton was voted as one of "Game Industry's 100 Most Influential Women" by Next Generation Business, because the setting up of PMS clan has helped to break the stereotype of gamers and because it offers a safe and friendly environment for female gamers to play in. [3]
