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| '''Name''' || Stephen Burton
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| '''Date of birth''' || 7/1/1963

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| '''[[Threat Level Designation|Threat level]]''' || [[Beta]]

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| '''[[Energy Source]]''' || [[External]]

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| '''[[Ability Description]]''' || [[Energy Absorber]]

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| '''[[Affiliation]]''' || None

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| '''[[Locations|Location]]''' || Unknown
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== Biography ==
Stephen Burton was born in Detroit Michigan in 1963. He lived there, until he voluntarily relocated to the [[Chicago Metro Area]]. After the passage of the [[Different Acts of 1986]], all Differents were required to turn themselves over to defense Department [[Section 26]] for evaluation. Stephen turned himself in when the law passed. Stephen was evaluated by [[Section 26]] for six months, after which he was released without any employment interest, but with instructions to return monthly to see if that situation changed. Stephen Burton never returned. After his release from [[Section 26]], all contact with him was lost. Individuals aware of his location should notify [[Section 26]] personnel.


== Differentiation ==
Stephen is an [[External]] [[Energy Source]] is able to absorb sound waves in his surrounding area, creating an area in which no sound can be heard. This is able to extend to a radius of 50 meters. Stephen is able to control his ability, suppressing his body’s sound absorption. However, he is sustained by the sound and unable to process calories for energy, therefore, there is a minimum amount of acoustic energy Stephen must absorb daily in order to function. This can be achieved through a few hours of sound absorption in any area with nominal background noise. He also requires a supply of vitamins, nutrients, and water.