Sunfire
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| Relatives | Saburo Yoshida (father, deceased), ? Yashida (mother, deceased), Leyu (aka Sunpyre, sister, deceased), Mariko Yashida (cousin, deceased), Tomo Yashida (uncle, deceased), Ken Harada (aka Silver Samurai, cousin), "Yoshi" (cousin, deceased) |
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[edit] Characteristics
- Height- 5'1"
- Weight- 175 lbs
- Eyes- Black
- Hair- Black
[edit] History
[edit] X-Men
Shiro's mother died when he was still a young child. Shiro was raised by his uncle Tomo to hate the West and seek for a return to Japan's imperial days.
In a later confrontation Tomo shot Saburo. Sunfire then killed Tomo in retaliation.
When most of the original X-Men were captured by Krakoa, Sunfire was one of the mutants recruited from around the world. He soon left the team although they worked together on occasion. Most notably the X-Men stopped Moses Magnum's plot to destroy Japan with earthquakes.
Sunfire was named as one of the mythical "Twelve," representing the power of nature along with Storm and Iceman.
After being exposed to "Zero Fluid," Sunfire began having problems with his power. The Weapon Project falsely told him his powers and the fluid had formed cancer throughout his body and that he would have to serve them for the necessary treatments. After refusing, Sunfire was apparently shot dead by Wildchild, but this turned out to be incorrect.
[edit] Big Hero Six
After he recovered from his wounds to adventure, Sunfire and a reformed Silver Samurai formed Big Hero Six. They also began to dismantle organized crime in Japan in order to clear the name of Clan Yashida.
It was publicly leaked that Sunfire and his uncle had dealings with Rogue, Blindspot and Mystique. They plotted to steal the plans for the Adamantium bonding process. Tomo wanted to form "an army of invincible samurai" with this process, and the Brotherhood would have received a substantial amount of money. The plot failed and Blindspot removed the memories of all involved as well as Lady Deathstrike. Deathstrike's cybernetics enabled her to find the missing memory. Silver Samurai was reverted to being a criminal by Blindspot. Rogue contacted Shiro and the two sought to learn the truth. The Silver Samurai fled after being absorbed by Rogue.
During a battle, Sunfire's powers triggered the sprinkler system, filling the room with steam. Lady Deathstrike moved behind him and severely damaged his legs. Lying on a hospital bed, he told Rogue to absorb his powers. She agreed, but only a momentary touch to not strain his condition. Blindspot then pushed Rogue onto Sunfire, and she absorbed his memories as well as powers. Shiro was presumed to be dead, although the X-Men were unable to find his body.
[edit] Horsemen
In actuality, Shiro was taken to a hospital and kept under watchful guard by members of Clan Yoshida and the Hand. Seeking death due to a lack of legs, Apocalypse (who himself had been thought to be dead for some time) approached him, giving him an enticing offer. He struggled with his choice and thought about escaping, but did not want to leave Gazer to suffer alone. Shiro Yoshida is now the Horseman Famine.
[edit] Powers and Abilities
Sunfire is an Alpha-Level Mutant
[edit] Powers
"Solar Flare" powers to absorb solar and other radiation to generate the process of ionized matter (usually air) through a mentally-triggered unknown biochemical process so that it is converted to plasma, the superheated state of matter. Plasma is the state in which matter making up the sun exists; hence, Sunfire refers to his projecting "solar fire." Hence he can sheath his body in flame. This enables him to use the following abilities:
Flight ability to create super-heated air currents which push him forward through the air, enabling him to fly. Sometimes this super-heated air is visible as a trail of flame behind Sunfire. The upper limit to the speed Sunfire can achieve in flight is not yet known, although it is known to be greater than that of the Angel, who can reach 150 miles per hour.
Plasma Blasts ability to project the flames he generates at powerful blasts of energy.
Plasma Emanation ability to generate plasma temperatures which match those that can be generated by the Human Torch, reaching about 1,000,000 degrees Fahrenheit at maximum level. He can also use his power in a massive blast similar to Johnny Storm's "Nova Burst." However, Shiro has much more control over the area of effect, enough to where one person may feel like they have been sunbathing all day to total incineration of another target.
Heat Signature Sense ability to sense beings by the heat signature that they give off.
Plasma Shield ability to manipulate the plasma around him to form an aura that can melt incoming bullets are stave off other attacks.
"Famine" powers that Sunfire has while he is a Horseman.
Solar Hunger ability to manipulate the light patterns he generates to stimulate the optic nerve and make the brain believe the body is starving.
[edit] Abilities
Fluent in Japanese.
[edit] Strength level
Normal Human.
[edit] Weaknesses
None Known.
