Shay Hanami

Sarah Cohen (left) and Shay Hanami (right)

## Overview

Shay Hanami was a recruit for the Parahuman Development Program. She also served as a Guardian for Mr. Urie.

## Biography

### Past

Shay was born in Gaza, Israel to her parents, Ilan and Yaffa Hadad. Growing up, she lived through the First Intifada. After the conflict concluded, she became determined to serve her nation in the Israeli Defense Forces.

During her second year of service, Shay was selected for a special assignment. She and another soldier were transported to Prison Six, with their official records doctored to say they were serving disciplinary sentences.

Out of more than one-hundred nominees, only Shay and Avidan were chosen by Mr. Urie, who was forced to select someone from the Israeli Military ranks in exchange for his freedom. The two became covert operatives for the Defense Forces, being sent to assist military efforts that were in danger of failing across the country.

When Christensen Labs sent agents to liberate and claim Mr. Urie for their own purposes, Shay and Dan stopped the assault. However, they didn't think it right for Mr. Urie to remain imprisoned. Their government had reneged their promise to free the man for his assistance. The couple framed the attackers as the ones who freed the prisoner, and once their military service contracts ended, they left the Defense Forces.

Shay and Dan had grown close during their service together, and ended up marrying once they were out. After their honeymoon, they were approached by a now-free Mr. Urie, who asked them to serve as his personal guards. They agreed, and began travelling the world with their employer.

### Defenders of Earth

In the wake of the Perpetuan Being, teams are established across the planet to combat potential threats, both terrestrial and extra-terrestrial. Shay and Dan become a part of one of these teams.

## Appearance and Personality

### Appearance

Shay is a young woman with olive skin and straight brown hair. She has blue eyes and slim form. Despite being skinny, she is still very fit. Along her arms, legs, shoulders, and back, there are circular holes in straight lines.

### Personality

Shay is a very driven person, often taking on a task and working on it tirelessly until she understands it and completes it. She is also a strategist, finding the best possible solution to problems. She doesn't often take the time enjoy life, so Dan usually has to convince her to relax.

## Powers and Abilities

### Jet Propulsion

After receiving Mr. Urie's gift, Shay gained the ability of Jet Propulsion. She can generate powerful currents of air from her body, capable of blowing people and objects away with ease.

### Flight

By propelling herself forward and using minor adjustments to her trajectory, Shay is able to fly for extended periods of time with her abilities. She has a specially lined bomber jacket to keep her warm at high altitudes, and a face mask that recycles oxygen at a higher rate.

### Military Training

Shay received military training from the Israeli Defense Forces, learning military tactics and basic combat skills. She uses this training to strategize with her allies on missions.

### Drawback

As a result of Shay's abilities, her body is lined with holes that produce her jet stream winds. These holes are mildly sensitive to the touch.

## Trivia

Shay is classified with a Gamma-Class Parahuman Ability.