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McKee
- Maria Nearl (mentioned)
- Near Light
- Rose Papers Union
- Kazimierz General Chamber of Commerce (former spokesman)
- "Newsman" Kain (father)
- Unnamed mother
McKee is an NPC in Arknights. He is a supporting character in Near Light.
Background[edit]
McKee is one of the spokesmen of the Kazimierz General Chamber of Commerce who represents the interests of the ruling class and corporations of Kazimierz. He is also the son of Kain, dubbed the "Newsman" and the chairman of Rose Papers Union, who acts as the mysterious speaker in the phone that determines the spokesmen's fate. Like his father, McKee puts his eyes on the expanding capitalism of the nation, believing that it will help maintain the nation's prosperity, but the only difference is that he is somehow shortsighted compared to his father's grand mission of counteracting Columbia's expansionism. On the other hand, he is a straightforward and obedient person who humbly follows every rule to the point unlike the crooked Czarny.
McKee is also an assistant for Viviana Droste the Candle Knight whom he sees as his close colleague. It is even implied that he may have been romantically interested in her, albeit never acting on it.
Story[edit]
Maria Nearl[edit]
McKee first appeared in a news article concerning Pinus Sylvestris' rejection of sponsorship by Kazimierz's mega-corporation. He expressed his disappointment by stating that this was "a heartbreaking misunderstanding."[1]
Near Light[edit]
During the party held at the Champion's Hall for the opening ceremony of the Major's official matches, McKee greeted the newbie spokesman Malkiewicz. Seeing him being down and nervous after becoming the spokesman, he encouraged him and told him to relax. In the meantime, McKee took the opportunity to introduce Viviana the Candle Knight to him.[2]
McKee assisted both Viviana and Malkiewicz in their career. He helped her handle commercial businesses and promoting her in the Major via media. He frequently expressed his disgust about the nonsensical rumors surround her "immoral lifestyle." As a senior spokesman, he aided Malkiewicz in handling remaining paperwork left by Czarny. Meanwhile, he informed Malkiewicz about the decision made by the K.G.C.C. purge the underground Infected community at Area 0, and he warned that Malkiewicz must never betray the K.G.C.C.'s decision or he would face severe consequences.[3]
When Viviana was fallen into disadvantage due to the supremacy of the Radiant Knight, McKee tried many solutions to help her win the Major as part of the order from the K.G.C.C to keep their faces. At one time, he suggested that Viviana should just do nothing and let the K.G.C.C. do the business. He even reminded her that Margaret might face danger from the Armorless Union and Viviana herself might lose her sponsorship from the K.G.C.C. Nevertheless, she rejected the aid, thinking about having a fair match with Margaret. After her departure from his office, McKee sat alone and believed that he had missed a precious chance to make a proposal for her. He also had a bouquet of marigold, originally a gift for Viviana, gifted to his clerk instead.[4]
The loaming crisis around Area 0 caused McKee to make many hard decisions. Seeing that Malkiewicz had a healthy relationship with Rhodes Island, he made a proposal to the directors of the K.G.C.C. have him handle the issue, believing that this would at least lessen the tension. On the other hand, he noticed that the Union might rebel against them.[5] His nightmare came true when he learnt that the Union had murdered some of the directors in the K.G.C.C. during the blackout caused by the second Kawalerielki Separation. Worst of all, he was furious to hear that the Silverlance Pegasi had already arrived at the capital as part of the political scheme conducted by the Adeptus Sprawiedliwi and that the Vice President of the National Council was somehow arrested for corruption.[6][7] Even then, he ordered his subordinates that the Major should continue without further postpone.
On the day of the Major's final between the Radiant Knight and the Blood Knight, McKee was present to maintain order in the arena. He was also the one who plotted to have Margeret's secret as a non-Infected revealed in order to have her mocked by the public. Despite his effort, the tide changed when Margeret surprisingly carried Dikaiopolis and marched together to the Champion's Hall, much to his chagrin. He had the assassins of the Armorless Union to stop them at any cost, even if it means taking away their lives. This, however, was eventually thwarted when Viviana appeared to stop him with her candle Arts.[8]
In the aftermath, McKee's position as a spokesman was dismissed as the Major season came to an end. Under his father's arrangement, he and Malkiewicz joined Rose Papers Union.[9] Meanwhile, he did not have the face to bid farewell to Viviana after she left the capital as part of her punishment for disobeying the K.G.C.C. Upon meeting Margeret, he knew that the two would someday become enemies, yet Margeret forgave him, knowing that he was just doing his job for the K.G.C.C. He also handed the address where Viviana would stay so that Margeret would have the time to write letters for her.[10]
Viviana: The Unpoetic Poet[edit]
McKee visits Ognisko and meets Viviana right after Obina left. At her wariness, he expresses relief for her wellbeing and informs her that Glorious Shield Industries is planning to rebuild the city as the "backdrop" of the "stories" for their products. Viviana decides to help the blacksmiths, and McKee questions her methods. He criticizes Glorious Shield's plan and instead proposes another; Viviana should write a poem about Ognisko focused on its' beauty, and they can develop the city in a different direction. He reasons that Ognisko will be viewed special as Viviana's place of comfort. She declines his offer and declares that her poems will only be of herself. McKee is surprised by her resolve and allows her to purchase a mobile platform under his name using her remaining assets. The citizens that wish to keep their way of life relocate to the platform, and they prepare to depart. From the deck, McKee watches as Viviana leaves and is reminded of her previous words.[11]
Quotes[edit]
Near Light[edit]
| Daily Task missions #1 | You've done well to follow the stipulations of our contract. But, the General Chamber hopes you do not do more than necessary, Doctor.
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| Daily Task missions #2 | I am McKee, a spokesman for the General Chamber of Commerce. I'm working with Malkiewicz to relay issues raised by the General Chamber of Commerce during the Major. I hope our relationship will be a fruitful one.
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| Daily Task missions #3 | Madam Droste has her own rules for life, and even I, as someone responsible for her PR, have no right to judge.
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| Daily Task missions #4 | During Rhodes Island's stay in the Grand Knight Territory, the General Chamber of Commerce may ask for your cooperation in matters outside of dispensing medicine. Whether you decide to complete these requests is up to you, though know that we will be evaluating your company's performance.
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| Daily Task missions #5 | If you wish to apply for free passage through the Grand Knight Territory, please also inform the Adeptus Sprawiedliwi Kazimierz that the General Chamber of Commerce lacks the applicable authority.
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| Daily Task missions #6 | I'm only here to convey to you the resolutions of the General Chamber of Commerce. If you want to discuss specific matters, please speak to Malkiewicz, who is chiefly responsible for being your liaison.
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| Daily Task missions #7 | The General Chamber of Commerce will cooperate with the Adeptus Sprawiedliwi Kazimierz to ensure that the Major is held in a fair and just manner... What's the meaning of that expression you're making?
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Trivia[edit]
- Along with Olmer Ingra and Toland Cash, McKee is the only Kazimierzian character whose name is not in Polish.
- Before the Near Light update on the Global server, his name is romanized as McGee.