Tàiyáng-Rén

Tai Song is a Chinese superhero and member of the Ultra Guardian Force. They developed pyrokinesis after experiments by the US government, and joined the team, working under the Chinese Government. They were imprisoned for treason for a period after helping some of their teammates defect, though they escaped, and continues to operate as part of the UGF, now in hiding.

## History

#### **Becoming Superhuman**

Song was a victim of early experiments by General Alistair Simon's branch of SpecPro, as a child, when they began worldwide testing for superhuman potential using a false vaccination programme. As a teenager their potential for this was discovered, and they were taken by Simon’s group for further experimentation, in which they developed their latent pyrokinesis, along with numerous other new superhumans. He was freed by Shockwave, and returned to China, where their powers fully manifested a few years later. This incident instilled in Song a distrust of the United States, and in comparison, a more favourable view of the Chinese government, despite many in their community dislike the CCP.

Following this manifestation of his powers, they used their newfound abilities to prevent a car accident. Footage of this event was noticed by the Chinese authorities and they were invited to join their new superhero programme, soon to be the Ultra Guardian Force, an offer which they eagerly accepted. There was some disagreement over the publication of their gender-identity, though the team’s new leader, Bái Lóng campaigned on behalf of them and the Government acquiesced.

#### **Adventures with the UGF**

They participated in numerous missions with the UGF and proved themself invaluable to the team. Their first mission as part of the group was to apprehend the rogue South Korean superhero Tagyeog, who had fled into China following the signing of the Global Superhero Neutrality Compact. Tàiyáng-Rén greatly assisted in taking down the giant. The UGF was called to defend Beijing from Guó Hù, who was attempting to attack the Zhongnanhai building, they defeated him and he was imprisoned. Tàiyáng-Rén was part of the UGF unit that attempted to stop JīrénSēng from breaking into a Chinese military weapons research and development facility, and, despite Song's best efforts, the MechaMonk escaped.

Tàiyáng-Rén had several other missions, including clashes with other superhero teams - the international United Heroes, and the newer Chinese government team, the 10 Brothers. The former to confront them for trespassing upon China's sovereign borders, and the latter when both teams were assigned to the same mission. Song also accompanied the UGF when attempting to capture supervillain Yù Huánghòu, a powerful villain who had fought the team before they had become a member. Through a joint effort, they managed to subdue her, but eventually became sympathetic for her true intentions, and allowed her to join the team.

Through their time in UGF, Song became close friends with the reserved Hóng Táu, and jovial Gònghé Nánzî. They dislikled the team's co-leader Wèi Mín due to his dogmatism and brusque manner, but looked up to the other leader, Bái Lóng. They also disliked Hánfēng due to her transphobic opinions.

#### **Near Sino-American War**

The heroes working for Chinese Government were deputised as elite military units at the beginning of the Near Sino-American War. Tàiyáng-Rén and their team were deployed on the battlefield alongside the 10 Brothers,

During final battle of the war, several members of the UGF (Bái Lóng, Héxié, Hóng Táu, and Yù Huánghòu), opted to leave government service and go into hiding. This faction were confronted by Wèi Mín, Hánfēng, and other Chinese soldiers who attempted to prevent them from leaving. Although they, themself, did not want to leave government service (due to their aforementioned favour of it), Song aided their friends in their flight. Tàiyáng-Rén defeated Wèi Mín one-on-one, in order to buy the others time to leave. They were promptly imprisoned in the Great Wall Tower's superhuman prison.

#### **Escape and Re-joining the UGF**

Sometime after the war, Bái Lóng, Héxié and Hóng Táu discovered that Song had been imprisoned and raided the Great Wall Tower, freeing them. Song joined the others on the run, remaining in hiding.

The group was recruited by the Fox, on behalf of the United Heroes to assist in the War of the Gods. In the battle, Tàiyáng-Rén fought alongside the other heroes of the world, to prevent the armies of Annwyn and Avalon from advancing on one another. Song watched as their comrade, Yù Huánghòu was killed by the god, Inanni. This drove them to push back against the horde of Trolings rushing against a scattered and wounded contingent of Fae. They also attempted to attack Innani directly, though they were easily knocked down. Following the battle’s conclusion, Song, along with their teammates, comforted Bái Lóng, and mourned the loss of their friend.

Song and the rest of the UGF, soon returned to hiding within China, helping protect the region in secret. In winter of 2032, the Spring and Autumn Bandits kidnapped Santa Claus, and Song’s former teammate, Wèi Mín. The UGF teamed up with the remaining members of the 10 Brothers, to rescue them. Tàiyáng-Rén, initially fought the brothers, and distrusted them, though they came to like Tenth Brother when they talked to him. They, along with Hóng Táu, went to rescue Wèi Mín, but were attacked by him, though he was incapacitated by Tenth Brother. They eventually defeated the Bandits, and went back into hiding with the help of Santa, this time, taking Tenth Brother, into their ranks.

## Powers and Abilities

**Pyrogenesis** - Tàiyáng-Rén is able to generate fire, including powerful flame blasts, and much smaller flames.

**Pyrokinesis** - Tàiyáng-Rén is partially able control the fire that they have created.

**Partial Flight** - Through use of their fire blasts, Tàiyáng-Rén has been able to boost themselves in the air for large jumps, similar to non-prolonged flight.

**Invulnerability to Fire** - Tàiyáng-Rén is unable to be burned by the fire the produce, and, when in their solar form, they cannot be harmed by any other fire.

**Solar Form** - They are able to coat their body in flames, making it appear as if their skin is purple. This form usually involves flames emanating upwards from their body, and tends to burn away an non-fire-proof clothing they are wearing. Tàiyáng-Rén will exit this form if knocked unconscious.

**Cold Resistance** - By remaining in their solar form, they are unable to feel the cold.

## Appearances

* Shockwave Vol. 1, 2024 (first appearance, background character).
* United Heroes Vol. 3, 2030 (first appearance as Tàiyáng-Rén, later guest appearance, as part of the War of the Gods crossover).
* Ultra Guardian Force, 2030, mini-series (main character).
* The Fox Vol. 6, 2032 (cameo appearance, as part of the War of the Gods crossover).
* Ultra Guardian Force Christmas Special, 2033, one-shot (main character).