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Flambae

Personnel File // SDN Torrance Division
Hot-headedPridefulSurprisingly caring

Abilities

PyrokinesisFlame InvulnerabilityPyro-Propulsion
Audio Transcript Log
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“No, Mecha Bitch. I control the fire-- AND the flame... and my skin... does not burn. I am Flambae, and you--”

--Flambae to Mecha Man

Backstory

Origins

Flambae was born in Herat, Afghanistan on August 20, 1987. Little is known about his early life, though he has a sibling and a niece he cares about.

Criminal Career

As a supervillain, Flambae's crimes included arson, assault, and vandalism. During his criminal career, he had a fateful encounter with Mecha Man, who cut off his right hand's little and ring fingers with a plasma blade—leaving only the proximal phalanx bones.

Joining the Phoenix Program

After his fight with Mecha Man, Flambae joined the Phoenix Program at the SDN. Before Robert Robertson became dispatcher, Flambae drove the previous dispatcher to quit in just two days by setting his Kia Soul on fire. When Flambae spotted Mecha Man at a superhero bar, he tried to start a fight—resulting in Robert throwing either water or alcohol at him: - Water: Flambae slips in a puddle and breaks a front tooth on the bar - Alcohol: His eyebrows get singed off Either way, his appearance is altered for the next five episodes until it returns to normal.

Appearance

Tall and fit with dark brown hair tied in a ponytail, with a single strand dangling across his forehead. He's missing his ring and pinky fingers on his right hand (courtesy of Robert). His costume is a black, skin-tight suit with an extremely low V-cut revealing his chest and abs, decorated with flame motifs on the V-cut, hands, and legs.

Personality

Flambae is a hot-head with a bad temper and high pride—he grew defensive when mocked for losing to a powerless human. He's a pyromaniac who sets things on fire for fun or stress relief. Key personality traits: - Prideful: Gets defensive about his reputation and fighting record - Straightforward: Doesn't avoid difficult topics, even bringing up Chase's possible death - Secretly Caring: Despite the insults, he genuinely cares about teammates and was the only Z-Team member who didn't sabotage others He lies to save face but accepts when he's wrong. After being forgiven unconditionally by the team for attacking Robert, he wanted to extend that same forgiveness to Invisigal.

Powers and Abilities

Pyrokinesis

- Fire Manipulation: Controls fire at will - Pyro-Propulsion: Can fly or jump high using fire propulsion - Flame Invulnerability: Immune to fire (though his hair isn't unless fully engulfed in flames)

Physical Abilities

- Superhuman Strength: Can easily lift weights Robert struggled with; strong enough to fling concrete blocks - Superhuman Durability: Took multiple punches from Mecha Man's suit while barely phased (only when using powers)

Hero Powers

- On Fire: After success, gains +1 Combat and +1 Mobility (stacks). Resets after failure. - Comet: Reduces call completion and travel time after success. Fails third attempt = downed. - Supernova: Two successes max out Combat and Mobility with no rest time. Failure drops stats to 1. - Flybae: Flies to calls, greatly reducing travel time. (Flight License)

Relationships

Chase

Limited direct interaction, but Flambae brought up Chase's possible death after hospitalization—not from malice, but to ensure Chase wasn't forgotten.

Prism

Closest friend and synergy partner. She sounds worried when he doesn't show up after Robert reveals his identity.

Waterboy

Fire and water don't mix. Flambae mocks his stutter and throws food at him, though they eventually joke around during the final dispatch.

Punch Up

Fellow Z-Team member. When things get serious, Flambae shows he can be a team player.

Trivia

  • Danny "The Bone Zone" Diaz once said Flambae had chapped lips on his radio show—Flambae couldn't get a date for a week after.
  • Canonically gay and "besties with Prism" according to narrative designer Polly Raguimov. He "skipped the closet and went right for the clubs."
  • His name was originally meant for Blonde Blazer due to his "matchstick head," but transferred when his design changed.
  • A full version of his rendition of "Bitch" plays during Episode 5's credits.
  • The car Phenomaman lies on after his breakup is Flambae's—the license plates match. Flambae finds out during the final credits.
  • If Robert reveals his identity, Flambae votes against removing Invisigal but still gets a morale debuff.
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