M'Chiste is a dark-skinned pure Atlanteanfrom the city of Poseidonis,[2] with brown hair that is partly shaved off. He wears olive-colored pants and no shirt, only belts and necklaces. He also carries a spiked mace.[3]
M'Chiste and his friends were preparing an attack on Ronal's classmates, but were found out by King Sha'ark, who accused them of being purists. Aqualad managed to prevent a fight.[3]
When Orin arrived at the bar, M'Chiste attempted to intimidate him into leaving, Orin had brought a group of lemon sharks with him to allay any trouble, leaving M'Chiste speechless.[4]
Atlantean attributes: Atlanteans, although human, have through scientific and sorcerous means[3] developed several abilities which allow them to live comfortably under the sea:
Breathe underwater: All Atlanteans are capable of surviving the aquatic atmosphere under the sea. Some accomplish this without the presence of visible gills.[6][3]
Temperature resilience: Resistant to low temperatures[7] and the effects of freezing,[8] although notably hindered by high temperatures.[9]
M'Chiste is named after, and greatly resembles, Machiste, the best friend of Warlord (Travis Morgan). He is not tied directly to the Atlantean myths of Arion; however, his inclusion seems to be based on Arion's first appearance, a backup feature in Warlord. In the comics he had replaced his right hand with a spike studded mace; in this issue, M'Chiste wields a similar mace.
This is the second animated appearance of a version of Machiste. A version closer to the comics appeared in Justice League.
