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SUBJECT DOSSIER: SOUTHAM, FRANCINE
FILE Nº G-1025-4, METAHUMAN INCIDENT RESPONSE AGENCY
SECTION Nº1: BASIC CHARACTERISTICS
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SECTION Nº2: CONDENSED ANALYST ASSESSMENT
I. METAHUMAN FACTORS.
A. SHOCKWAVE GENERATION
Francine Southam possesses the ability to generate concussive forces from her hands. The mechanism of her ability has been recorded via witness accounts and surveillance footage: an initial percussive force, typically generated either by clapping her hands or snapping her fingers, is amplified into a destructive blast. The resulting shockwave propagates radially through her surroundings, with Southam at the epicenter. The blasts are characterized by constant velocity (343m/s; the speed of sound) and varying intensity. Her weaker shockwaves are hardly more destructive than the vibrations of a loud speaker, while her stronger ones can result in blunt force trauma, hearing damage, and concussions.
It is worth noting that Southam's hands, rather than her entire person, serve as the focal points of her blasts. While she has previously demonstrated growing resistance to her own shockwaves, there are no recent events that can be used to inform an updated record of her current level of susceptibility. The last account of Southam utilizing this ability is November 2019[2].
It is worth noting that Southam's hands, rather than her entire person, serve as the focal points of her blasts. While she has previously demonstrated growing resistance to her own shockwaves, there are no recent events that can be used to inform an updated record of her current level of susceptibility. The last account of Southam utilizing this ability is November 2019[2].
B. SONIC MANIPULATION
In addition to creating concussive blasts, Southam is able to manipulate vibrations at a much more finessed level. Through constructive and destructive interference, she is able to amplify, generate, and silence sounds within her immediate vicinity. While she has demonstrated exceptional competency at noise amplification and silencing, her ability to generate de novo noises is more limited. The quality of the resulting noises is described as 'static-y' or 'distorted'.
II. SPECIALIZATIONS AND SKILLS.
A. MILLENIUM ACADEMY TRAINING
Southam is a graduate of Millenium Academy, based in Millenium City. Her high school education included practical training in combat, field tactics, and development of her metahuman abilities. While her academic performance was marginal[3], Southam demonstrated excellent ability in courses focused on metahuman training.
III. EQUIPMENT.
A. HELMET
Southam's primary piece of equipment is a reinforced helmet. It is similar in appearance to a full face motorcycle helmet, and she has been observed on multiple occasions using it as such. However, the material is considerably stronger than commercially-available helmets. It is designed to protect against metahuman threats. The helmet is rated for high-impact, including bullets and Southam's own concussive blasts.
SECTION Nº3: DOCUMENT APPENDIX
SECTION NO.1 FOOTNOTES.
[1] Presumably retired. No metahuman engagements documented since November 2019.
SECTION NO.2 FOOTNOTES.
[2] Satellite footage of the Arctic circle documents Southam using her shockwaves to counter the seismic activity of a magnitude 7 earthquake. She spent the subsequent year and a half in a comatose state.
[3]Transcripts available. See associated documents.
[3]Transcripts available. See associated documents.
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