Tai 'Solar' Midsummer

Tai 'Solar' Midsummer was one of the Top Agents of Diadem during the Initial Z-ARC event, however after narrowly preventing Ares from fully awakening the horrific Demonic Dragon and activating the dimensional split: he was injured from the Fallout and had to be healed. Now with him fully healed and having narrowly escaped Neo-Ares, Tai has taken up the Mantle of leading Diadem and converted them from a Spy Agency into a Duellist team, citing the need for the public to have a symbol to hope for in order to stop INCURSIO and more so: prevent Z-ARC from fully returning. He and Team Diadem now scour the Dimensions to search for the Dimension Dragons and determine if they can be trusted to resist Z-ARC's call whilst also fully committing to fully disbanding INCURSIO by destroying Neo-Ares and his Malevolent Duel Spirit.

## Appearance

#### Clothes

Tai is often seen in a Crimson Jacket with White Paldrons and yellow accents, wearing a Black tee with a white emblem resembling a flame. He wears studded, strapped fingerless red gloves along with red and white Cargo pants strapped with shin guards and black boots. Occasionally a Gray Duffel bag accompanies him: strapped to his back.

Tai Midsummer is an incredibly large and muscular man, having tanned skin, Black spiked up Hair with white on the sides of his hair, having red eyes (unless a Duel Spirit can be seen in which case his left eye goes purple) and a scar from the side of his jaw down to his chest from the final battle with Ares.

#### Armoured Duel Disk

Tai's Duel Disk is a metallic adaptation of the Original Duel Disk, now modified to be armoured and painted red with black, leather straps have been fitted to the end of one of the blades as a grip.

#### Inferno Duel Runner

Piloting a Duel Runner, it's largely white plating that cover the front with red accents and yellow for duel screens and bolts. There's two Bracers on the side that allow for steering with a overhang from the back to cover the rider from rain.

## Personality

Tai Midsummer after the events of the Initial Z-ARC event has become more aggressive to Dimension Dragon Holders and INCURSIO members thanks to their effect on the Dimensions. However when he's not facing his sworn enemies: Tai is often jolly and kind, willing to assist and generally strives to help all others.

When he's duelling, Tai challenges his foes to bring their best so can evaluate them as Duellists and feel how their monsters feel towards their wielder. Often taking wins as luck and taking losses as time to cheer on the victor. When facing INCURSIO members or the Dimensional Dragons however Tai fights with an unrivalled aggression and far less Respect for his opponent, especially against Neo-Ares.

## Abilities

#### Duel Spirit Communication

Thanks to his Brother and Tai's bond to his ace Monster, Tai can see all Duel Spirits and depending on his proximity/bond with them: he can talk to them. This is predominately seen with Divine Phoenix Gearfried most of all as its the one Tai sees the most. He can also read Monster's expressions and get vague feelings of their bond towards to their Wielder.

#### Protective Crest of the Infernoble Knights

During the Healing of the Intial Z-ARC event, Tai briefly considered switching to another deck from his beloved Geminis to be able to stand a chance against Neo-Ares, however Gearfried had called on a Group within the Spirit Realm and the Infernoble Knights agreed to be Tai's Soldiers to help him stop the dimensions been put at risk. Granting him their Mark now present on his chest, this Mark shields Tai from Carding, most Dark Magics and enhances his connection to his deck.

## Decks

### Infernoble Knights

Tai primarily uses Infernoble Knights when duelling seriously, often using their equip abilities to further boost his plays and protect Divine Phoenix Gearfried and the various Warrior Synchro Monsters the deck can provide.

#### Fire Geminis

Outclassed but not forgotten, Tai carries his old deck as a reminder of not only his old companions but also as proof that even the supposedly 'slow' geminis can be effective if done right. Their primary strategy is Special Summoning Phoenix Gearfried and using overwhelming Equip Spells for enormous damage. It's often used when duelling younger or novice Duellists.