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===== DMC File No: 0204 =====  
**Subject Name:** Richard Stratton  

**Alias(es):** Shatterpunch  

**Affiliation:** Vanguard (Former)  

**First Recorded Appearance:** Circa 2002

**Power Tier Classification:** Class S (Metahuman Strength, Durability, Reality Manipulation, Technical Genius)

===== Abilities Summary =====

==== Class S Superhuman Strength ==== 
Richard's physical prowess is at an elevated level, placing him among the elite in terms of raw strength and ability to withstand damage, as per DMC's assessment scales. Even without destabilizing reality, the subject has been shown to be able to inflict physical damage on every opponent he has ever struck. It is estimated the subject can lift up to 100 thousand tons.

==== Class A Durability ====
Subject's physical resilience is highly elevated as well, although comparatively to other metahumans with similar strength levels, it is surprisingly low, as electric-based attacks, energy weapons, and metahumans with Class B powers have been shown to be able to hinder the subject. However, his other abilities and his experience in combat tend to mitigate this anomalous weakness.

==== Class S Reality Destabilization ==== 
His signature ability allows him to compromise the structural integrity of any matter, making it disintegrate upon impact, akin to shattered glass. This technique seemingly bypasses any known material durability. Only one of his opponents has ever survived a direct hit from his reality destabilization ability.

==== Class A Superhuman Intelligence ==== 
Stratton's IQ allows him to conceptualize and assemble intricate technological devices, potentially of a disruptive nature. These devices vary in capabilities and regularly outclass the DMC's current technology.

===== Origin =====

Born to supervillains Strattos and Shockwave, Richard Stratton's tumultuous lineage was both a curse and a catalyst for his own power manifestation. A founding member of the Vanguard, he fought valiantly for global stability before his personal demons began to overshadow his heroics.

===== History of Activity =====

During his tenure with Vanguard, Shatterpunch played a pivotal role in numerous operations. However, his diagnosis with dissociative identity disorder unveiled a darker, malevolent persona responsible for a series of heinous crimes. Upon this realization, Stratton willingly surrendered to the DMC for containment.

===== Psychological Profile =====

Stratton's fractured psyche presents a significant risk. While one identity embodies heroism, the other reveals a sadistic, homicidal urge. This duality makes him inherently unpredictable and, in the view of DMC, a high-risk entity.

===== Criminal Record =====

Post-diagnosis, it's been attributed that Stratton, in his secondary persona, has been linked to numerous unprovoked mass homicides, with an unknown but significant victim count.

===== DMC Status =====

Due to his immensely destructive capabilities and unstable mental state, Richard Stratton is currently incarcerated within the Black Zone of the Samson Knight Correctional Facility. To ensure the safety of DMC personnel and the general populace, he's maintained in stasis, with minimal consciousness periods for psychological assessments and necessary sustenance.

===== Threat Level =====

**Extremely High** - Given his combination of formidable abilities and psychological instability, Shatterpunch's potential for catastrophic actions is considerable.

===== Contingency Protocol =====

  * Stratton's containment chamber is equipped with redundant stasis and reality stabilization technologies, ensuring he remains incapacitated.
  * A specialized task force is on constant standby, trained in reality-augmentation countermeasures, to handle potential breaches or emergencies involving Shatterpunch.

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===== NOTE ===== 
Extreme caution is to be exercised when interacting with or discussing Richard Stratton. His legacy with the Vanguard and his current status make him a highly sensitive subject both within and outside the DMC.

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