ACG Heatwave

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Dante is host to a phenomenon known as the Fahrenheit Effect, having contracted it from the famous flame hero Prometheus.

Indeed, Galves has a handprint shaped burnscar over his heart that signifies transmission of a metavirus that altered — and in many ways enhanced — his preexisting powerset. The Effect is apparently a sort of proverbial torch handed down between genetically compatible metahumans that compiles and compounds their pre-existing powers, thus becoming stronger with each generation but also never expressing the same way twice.

Essentially, the Fahrenheit Effect grants the wielder nigh all-encompassing dominion over fire and heat in its many forms. Prometheus IV, the previous holder, is so formidable that many locals refer to her as 'The-Sun-That-Walks'.

Despite calling himself Heatwave most people that hang around Dante say that the air is always cool. This is because Galves' internal combustion mechanism, not defying the basic rules of thermodynamics, is fed by nearby heat which paradoxically brings ambient temperature down.

Dante doesn't exhibit many techniques related to direct pyrokinesis. Most of his repertoire revolves around thermokinesis and the projection of 'offshoot particulate matter' (such as smoke, cinders, etc.) as the go-to offensive option.


Volcanic Absorption: Heatwave's essential framework is the ability to absorb heat, fire and even certain gasses (such as carbon dioxide) for a variety of purposes. Generally speaking, this ability endows Dante with superhuman physical traits through intracelluar metabolization as well as render him imprevious to external fire and heat. This process accelerates Galves' natural healing to an immense degree. He is also extremely sensitive to minute changes in temperature thanks to an altered sensory apparatus.

• Heat Sense - Dante is capable of viewing his environment similarily to IR goggles and visualize thermal signatures in his proximity. He has learned to discern biological changes such as signs of disease. Most importantly, it allows him to see individuals through obstacles. This form of 'seeing' is effective roughly up to 15 feet. Alternatively, Heatwave can project a subtle 'heat pulse' (roughly 0,3°C difference) that allows him to scout a much larger area with less detail.
• Flammable Physicality - Over the years Dante's body has learned to instinctively absorb ambient heat to induce low-tier superhuman physical traits namely strength, durability, agility, reflexes and speed. This is an ingrained reflex that corresponds with Galves' breathing. He has mastered this to such a degree where he can force his body's temperature to increase exponentially to enhance these traits further although there is a structural limit to how much his body can handle before it begins overheating. What he considers his operational baseline allows him to go toe-to-toe with more physically gifted metahumans.
• Thermoelectric Locomotion - Because Heatwave is unable to achieve meaningful long-term propulsion, Dante has developed a means of travel that circumvents this issue. By modulating temperature differences between two surfaces he is capable of generating enough of a charge to either cling to or propel himself along by hovering inches above said surfaces. By then adding momentary maneuvering bursts, Heatwave is capable of crossing multiple city blocks in the span of minutes with finesse. In a hurry, he can also simply melt footholds in buildings.
• Thermokinesis - By far Dante's most favored application of the Fahrenheit Effect as well as his most versatile power. It allows him to alter temperature in his vicinity by either projecting or retracting heat in a controlled and predetermined pattern. This power is at its most powerful the closer his target is to him as heat has to travel through a medium first.
• Ionokinetic Field - He has the ability to bring up what would constitute a force-field of plasma around him that can melt incoming projectiles or stave off other attacks.

• Smoke Shot - A basic bolt of smoke and embers. It is roughly equivalent to being shot by a rubber pellet from a gun while the smoke can be debilitating. These projectiles are shaped and launched out of his mechanized gauntlet.
• Sulfur Grenade - A condensed ball of smoke which explodes after a short delay. Enemies affected by the explosion will be covered in clouds of pulmatory gasses, opening an opportunity to execute or subdue them. Even if a foe is protected by a gas mask, the obfuscating smoke still gives Heatwave the advantage due to his Heat Sense.
• Stupifires - A tidal wave of intense heat aimed outwards in a cone that aims induce acute heatstroke in any individual caught in it.
• Agni Kai - A martial application of his thermokinesis that turns Dante's striking surfaces red hot, reaching upwards of 3000 degrees Celsius. This means that he can effectively use his hands to effortlesly chop through most man-made materials.
• Cold Summer - A Hail Mary move that rapidly draws all temperature from the environment into Dante, immediately pushing him to the brink of overheating.
• The Fifth Sun - What is described as an 'ultimate technique' of the Fahrenheit Effect wielders. It is unknown if Dante can actually execute it.

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Described as highly intelligent, driven to a fault, and relentless in pursuit of what he wants. Heatwave's irreverent and aggressive personality is well-known to the public, with his fans thinking of these traits as a selling point while older people remain apprehensive and distrustful of his overall violent attitude and continue to associate him with fiery disasters. Thus, despite his high ranking and many accolades, Dante continues to be looked down upon which conversely serves to fuel his desire to become the most popular superhero in the world.

Dante takes extreme pride in his competence, whether derived from his powers or not, and seeks to excell in everything he puts his mind to. As the No.1 MFL prospect Galves boasts respectable firepower and displays refined mastery of his powers. During his combine, D.A. Galves recorded a 4.2 40-yard dash, 43'' vertical jump, 123" broad jump and benched for 29 reps without the aid of his powers.

Outside of his MFL career Dante has acquired most available certification for emergency procedures such as CPR and active shooter drills among other chemical, medical and envirological response qualification. He also practices mixed martial arts for both self-defense and conditioning reasons, coming from a Karate background and has collaborated with Kron Gracie in the past to study and improve his breathing technique.