Crewmate

Disclaimer: Due to the structuring of the Crewmate's moveset, it will be refered to as the Crewmate in all scenarios except those specific to its Imposter form.

"The Crewmate Is Among Us!"

The Crewmates are the playable characters in 2018's Among Us, fending off the antagonistic Imposters.

A Crewmate appears as also a playable character in Nexed - However, an Imposter is also playable by technicality.

Real-World History
Innersloth began the development of Among Us in 2017, inspired by the popular live party game Mafia and the 1982 horror film The Thing. In order to avoid a "boring environment", the decision was made to set the game in space, leading to the astronaut-inspired design of the "Crewmates", the game's playable characters. Only three concept sketches were made of the Crewmates before their final design was decided upon, with artist Marcus Bromander stating that none of them took very long to design.

Among Us was released for mobile devices in 2018, but suffered from a low playerbase despite Innersloth expanding the game with more content and a Steam release. However, with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Twitch streamers began streaming the game, causing it to gain a surge in popularity. This prompted Innersloth to scrap their plans for an Among Us 2, instead focusing on expanding the original game, including new modes and console releases.

Gameplay Information
"Standing at 3'6" and having a skeletal structure consisting of a single bone, not much is known about the mysterious Crewmates. Whether its on a spaceship or their HQ, their main goal is to complete tasks to keep their bases up-and-running. However, they must always be wary of "Imposters", shapeshifting parasites out to sabotage the crew and take them all out!

It seems a Crewmate has found its way into the same dimension as the Nexus Tournament. Its motives are unclear, and to be honest, we're not even sure if it's a genuine Crewmate. Be wary, ladies and gentlemen - There may be an Imposter among us!"

The Crewmate has a dynamic moveset, being able to either act as a Crewmate or an Imposter. Both roles have different strong attacks, throws, and specials at their disposal - Crewmates focus more on setups, while the Imposter is designed to pressure opponents and KO them with its high damage output. This allows the Crewmate to be a flexible fighter who can adapt depending on their opponent.

However, the Crewmate must also commit to one of their movesets at the start of each stock. In addition, both roles have low weight and a predictable recovery, making their survivability low. This results in the Crewmate being a dynamic glass cannon, able to perform exceptionally well if they keep their weaknesses in mind.

Moveset

 * An Imposter Among Us: At the start of each of the Crewmate's stocks (both at the start of a match and when respawning), the player can choose whether to use a Crewmate or Imposter moveset by tilting the control stick to the left or right respectively. No visual indicator appears when a moveset is chosen, possibly allowing for deceptive plays. However, once a moveset is chosen, it cannot be changed until the Crewmate is KO'd.

Grounded Attacks
 
 * Jab: The Crewmate throws a palm strike, being a small nod to the Reactor Meltdown task.
 * Dash Attack: The Crewmate throws a running dropkick.
 * Forward Light: The Crewmate throws a hook punch.
 * Up Light: The Crewmate throws an uppercut.
 * Down Light: The Crewmate opens a vent in front of itself to inspect it, damaging opponents hit by the foor.
 * Forward Strong: The Crewmate stabs forward with a key, being a nod to the Insert Keys task.
 * Up Strong: The Crewmate thrusts a plant above itself which rapidly grows, being a nod to the Water Plants task.
 * Down Strong: The Crewmate connects some wires, shocking opponents on both sides of itself. This is the Crewmate's best kill move.
 * Counter: The Crewmate punches the opponent, sending them forward.
 * Jab: The Imposter throws a palm strike, being a small nod to the Reactor Meltdown task.
 * Dash Attack: The Imposter throws a running dropkick.
 * Forward Light: The Imposter throws a hook punch.
 * Up Light: The Imposter throws an uppercut.
 * Down Light: The Imposter opens a vent in front of itself to inspect it, damaging opponents hit by the foor.
 * Forward Strong: The Imposter performs an overhand swing with a knife, resembling one of the kill animations from Among Us. This is the Impostor's best kill move.
 * Up Strong: The Imposter rapidly strikes above itself with a knife, dealing multiple hits of damage.
 * Down Strong: The Imposter strikes on both sides of itself with a knife.
 * Counter: The Impostor grows a toothy maw and bites down on the opponent, sending them forward.

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral Air: The Crewmate performs an aerial somersault, resembling the tumbling animation from Among Us.
 * Forward Air: The Crewmate swipes an ID card from high to low. The move has a very small, yet very strong hitbox which can spike.
 * Back Air: The Crewmate releases gas from a canister behind itself, propelling itself forward.
 * Up Air: The Crewmate swings a plunger over its head, being a nod to the Clean Toilet task.
 * Down Air: The Crewmate drops a garbage bag below itself, being a nod to the Empty Garbage task.

Grabs / Throws
 
 * Grab: The Crewmate grabs the opponent with one hand.
 * Pummel: The Crewmate punches the opponent's gut.
 * Forward Throw: The Crewmate lifts the opponent over their head and tosses them forward. This is the Crewmate's best kill throw.
 * Back Throw: The Crewmate lifts the opponent over their head and tosses them backward.
 * Up Throw: The Crewmate lifts the opponent over their head and tosses them upward.
 * Down Throw: The Crewmate lifts the opponent over their head and tosses them toward the ground. This is the Crewmate's best combo throw.
 * Grab: The Imposter grabs the opponent with one hand.
 * Pummel: The Imposter punches the opponent's gut.
 * Forward Throw: The Impostor stabs the opponent with a knife, launching them forward. This is the Imposter's best kill throw.
 * Back Throw: The Impostor grabs the opponent with its toothy maw and spits them behind itself.
 * Up Throw: The Impostor uppercuts the opponent upward before shooting them with a gun, referencing a kill animation from Among Us.
 * Down Throw: The Impostor snaps the opponent's neck, crumbling them to the ground. This is the Imposter's best combo throw.

Special Moves
 

Stage Intro
A chair is seen on-screen, with the Crewmate being beamed onto it before standing up. This resembles the animation when entering a lobby in Among Us.

Taunts

 * The Crewmate shushes the camera, resembling the "Shhhhhh!" icon from Among Us.
 * The Crewmate turns slightly to the camera as a red glow is emitted from its visor, referencing the Sabotage icon.
 * The Crewmate pulls out a tablet and observes it before putting it away.
 * The Crewmate looks down and pets a randomly-generated pet on the head.

Victory Animations
The Crewmate's victory theme and animations are dependent on what moveset it was using at the conclusion of the match.  The Crewmate's victory theme is the Crewmate victory fanfare from Among Us.  The Imposter's victory theme is the Imposter victory fanfare from Among Us.
 * The Crewmate stands triumphantly alongside other Crewmates, resembling the Crewmate victory screen from Among Us.
 * The Crewmate steps off a Medbay scanner, which identifies it as an authentic crewmate.
 * The Crewmate sits among a few pets, seeming content.
 * The Imposter stands alone and unmoving, resembling the Imposter victory screen from Among Us.
 * A group of Crewmates is seen walking by the camera and past the Imposter. The Imposter then shushes the camera and goes to follow them.
 * The Imposter is seen walking away from an unidentifiable body, jumping into a vent.

Colors / Costumes
 The Crewmate's color does not affect any other Crewmates they summon, but none of them will wear hats.

Gameplay-Related

 * If the Crewmate is KO’d in Stamina mode or by an Insta-KO attack, their spirit can be seen flying out of their body.
 * When guarding, a hexagon resembling the shields from the Prime Shields task appears around it.
 * If the Crewmate's Level 3 Nexus Attack is used against an enemy Crewmate using the Impostor moveset, the usual text will be replaced with " [Opponent] was an Imposter".