Mr. Black and Dame White covet each other's power, but never admit it – instead they work against each other covertly through their children. The siblings compete for the attention and favor of both parents, as well as covertly operating for their parents against each other. Grudges and alliances spring up and are put aside with regularity. The emotional turmoil of the conflict and the mental and physical exercise involved in waging it are their bread and butter. These are the known members of The Spectrum family: