Kate Barlow

**Kate Barlow** (born c. 1997) is a human-Naltorianhybrid, a reporter of Jones & Anderson, and former political speechwriter. She is also the daughter of Paul Barlow and the late Isabel Barlow, the estranged younger sister of Maeve Barlow, and a good friend of Jonathan Kent, Alexandra Kent, and John Jones.

After her mother's death, Kate embraced her powers and became the superheroine known as **Dreamer** to assist Powerhouse in the battle against the Chester Black, eventually joining the Superfriends.

## Biography

### Early Life

Kate was born on Earth to Paul and Isabel, a human father and Naltorian mother. She has an older sister, named Maeve. Kate was raised in Parthas, a community where aliens and humans peacefully coexisted. Although bearing a rigid emotional attachment to Parthas that imprinted her there, Kate desired a life outside of the domain she grew up in.

At a young age, Kate realised she was really a girl. Her family offered their unconditional love and support during this time. While she struggled against intolerance and hate-fueled attacks, including being denied service at establishments, Parthas' acceptance towards those who are different nonetheless allowed Kate to flourish as a transgender girl. As a result, she developed a penchant for justice and a strong desire to help and protect others who faced similar prejudice due to their identities.

When she was 15, Kate once broke her nose during a game of kickball.

In adulthood, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she received a degree in International Relations from Georgetown University. Afterwards, Kate became a political speechwriter for the White House's press secretary, Lauren Jones, working in President Olivia Marsdin's administration.

### Jones and Anderson

In late 2018, Kate moved to National City and was hired as a reporter for Jones and Anderson, personally recommended to Jonathan Kent by Lauren. Wanting to impress Jonathan, Kate bought her a latte and planned to arrive right on time. However, she was late to work due to her roommate, Yvette, accidentally taking her rental car, leaving Kate to take the bus, where she spilled some coffee on her skirt. In the elevator, Kate complained to the fellow occupant about her troubles before realising it was none other than Jonathan. Kate gave her the latte, apologising for being late. Jonathan, taken aback by how much Kate sounded just like him whilst the former was Lauren’s assistant, assured her it was fine. The two then headed into a meeting.

The next day, Kate informed Jonathan her desire to article an article on National City's new fashion district in East City. When Jonathan wondered if Kate wouldn't prefer writing a topic with more weight, Kate passionately stated that fashion is a form of art and self-expression, which could have a big impact on people's lives, and how designers would bring colour and life to a previously abandoned area. Impressed, Jonathan urged Kate to pitch that story to the CEO, James Matthew.

At the meeting when James asked for story ideas on the fashion district, Kate was about to speak up but was interrupted by fellow reporter Mackenzie, who immediately pitched an article emphasising National City's cultural importance in fashion trends and pointed out she had contacts for exclusive interviews. Kate stayed silent about her story idea and the fashion district article went to Mackenzie. Later when Jonathan asked why she didn't speak up during the meeting, Kate admitted she became afraid to compete. Jonathan advised Kate to confront and overpower her fears to make waves at the company.

## Personality

### As Kate

Kate is proven to be similar to Jonathan and Alexandra Kent; hardworking, meticulous, and eager to prove herself as a reporter. While somewhat shy, she has shown to be passionate about her new job, determined to tell a compelling story. Kate developed a close mentor-student relationship with Alexandra, whom she looks up to.
Kate has a strong sense of justice and will never hesitate to speak out for what is right in the face of injustice and stand up for what she believes in; for example, Kate stood up for Henry when some pizza chefs tried to attack him for being an alien, threatening to expose the bigotry in the establishment unless they agreed to serve him. She also personally requested her boss, James Matthew, to issue a statement condemning these anti-alien attacks. Having personally faced bigotry due to being transgender, Kate is open-minded, accepting, and empathetic to fellow victims of prejudice and hate.

### As Dreamer

Kate aspires to be independent and self-sufficient, being very dedicated to her job. As a result, when her latent powers began manifesting and caused a sleep disorder, Kate refused help from anyone for a time, only agreeing to let Alexandra and Jonathan in when realising her dreams could help fight against the foes that DELTA face.

## Appearances

### Season 4

* “Defender”
* Chester Black