International Order of the Pawns

The International Order Of the Pawns was a covert organization created by Orrin Oscar Lutwidge in 1956. It main purpose was to research the mystery surrounding The Vanishing and how it related to the disappearance of Andrew Ryan and the building of Rapture. This organization had members around the world, each referred to by a code name of a pawn color and and degree. Late in Lutwidge's search for Rapture he became more paranoid, fearful that others would uncover the secret of Rapture. Thus, he began to direct the efforts of I.O.O.P. toward laying false evidence to mislead other researchers, such as Celeste Roget. Lutwidge enlisted the help of the Red Pawn to accomplish this, but in the process he alienated some of his previously faithful pawns who saw his quest become increasingly personal and obsessive.

Code Names

 * Red Queen - Orrin Oscar Lutwidge


 * White King - Andrew Ryan


 * Red Pawn - Jeremiah Lynch


 * Grey Pawn 45° - Lee Wilson Seward, location: Tangiers, Morocco


 * Yellow Pawn 32° - location: Cadiz, Spain

Radio Message
"Attention Pawns: The game is afoot. Please adjust your boards accordingly; White Pawn to B5. Black Knight to G4. White Bishop to H3. Black Pawn to A3. White Queen to H5. The game is afoot. Grey Pawn has made contact with a new player. New gambits will be relayed. Act with extreme caution - the Red Pawn is in motion. All Pawns in Europe, standby for further instructions. This is not a drill."