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===== DMC File No: 0187 =====  

**Subject Name:** Dr. Sophia Dawes  

**Alias(es):** Solaris, Sunset Girl

**Affiliation:** Department of Metahuman Control, The Vanguard

**First Recorded Appearance:** 1999  

**Power Tier Classification:** Class S (Solar Powered Metahuman)

===== Class S Abilities Summary =====

==== S Class Pyrokinesis ==== 
Dawes possessed the ability to generate and manipulate fire at temperatures measured to 6400 degrees Fahrenheit, capable of producing flames so intense they occasionally appeared invisible. Notable for the creation of a "coronal whip," a focused stream of this intense heat with lethal implications. This coronal whip was able to kill a Diver, something that had only previously been done by the entity Jericho.

==== S Class Thermokinetic Dispersal ==== 
Subject had the capacity to disperse heat over a vast radius, an ability used with extreme caution due to its potential for collateral damage and danger to unshielded individuals. Called by Dawes a "supernova", the largest radius was over fifty miles in New Mexico. 

==== S Class Superhuman Strength ==== 
Dawes has demonstrated incredible superhuman strength. During her power registration test, subject was able to lift the heaviest object on hand, which was a 3 ton truck, with little effort. Later tests when Dawes was older and technology was more sophisticated had her lifting over 13 million tons. 

==== S Class Invulnerability ==== 
Subject exhibited enhanced durability, with resistance to heat and physical damage. Before she was given Senior Field Agent status, she was able to shrug off most physical attacks, although larger caliber weapons were shown to pierce her skin and metahumans with B Class Superhuman Strength or greater were able to harm her with their punches. However, at her most powerful Dawes was able to withstand multiple physical attacks from Divers. Subject also has reliably shown immunity to most known heat-based attacks, but the projections from Diver's eyes and the weapons employed during the Hive invasion were able to hurt her, with the former ultimately killing her.

==== S Class Flight ====
Dawes has demonstrated the ability to fly. During her power registration test she was only able to fly at 80 kilometers per hour, but as an adult subject was able to fly at 8645 kilometers per hour (or Mach 7). However, further testing revealed that Dawes was unable to perform in the vacuum of space, which unfortunately [DATA EXPUNGED].

==== C Class Psychic Abilities ==== 
Subject possessed limited telepathic abilities, the first of her powers to manifest. This facet of her skill set became less pronounced than her pyrokinetic and physical abilities.

===== Origin =====

Manifested her abilities in 1999 at the age of 11. Initially operated as the child hero "Sunset Girl," unofficially associated with the Vanguard. Recruited by the DMC at the age of 21 and served as an active operative under the codename "Solaris."

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

Engaged in numerous DMC-sanctioned missions, often with high-risk stakes. Gained notoriety for ending the threat posed by a Diver during the 4th Diver Incident of 2023, though she lost her life in the process. Known for her relentless pursuit of justice, albeit marred by instances of excessive force and unintended collateral damage.

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

Dawes showcased a strong sense of duty and justice, traits that were sometimes overshadowed by her willingness to engage in extreme measures to neutralize threats. This duality suggested a complex psychological profile, with her commitment to the greater good occasionally conflicting with a more pragmatic approach to her assignments.

===== Known Weaknesses =====

Vulnerable to concentrated water-based attacks and vacuum-creation abilities, which could negate her pyrokinetic and physical powers. Additionally, laser emissions similar to those produced by Divers were known to compromise her physical durability.

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

Deceased. Recognized posthumously for her service and sacrifice, particularly her actions during the 4th Diver Incident, which provided the critical opportunity needed to neutralize the remaining Divers.

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

**<del>High</del> Neutralized** - While alive, her immense power and occasional unpredictability necessitated contingency protocols. Despite this, she was a valued and respected member of the DMC. Her death during the Fourth Diver Incident in 2023 resulted in the reclassification of her status to neutralized.

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

  * Deployment of water-based and vacuum-creation metahumans in the event of necessary engagement.
  * Laser-emitting technology was to be developed for potential use if non-lethal neutralization was required.
  * Regular psychological evaluations to monitor for potential instability.

===== NOTE =====
Dr. Sophia Dawes, known as Solaris, will be remembered for her bravery and the ultimate sacrifice she made in the line of duty. Her actions have left a lasting impact, both in the DMC and the wider world, reinforcing the need for continued diligence in metahuman training and engagement protocols.

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