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Human Name: Malik Dune
Alias: Cipher
Place of Origin: Orvell City
Present Location: Falcrest City, operating with The Vanguard
Origin and Backstory:
Malik Dune was born in Orvell City, where survival often depended on wit more than strength. From childhood, he displayed a rare photographic memory, able to recall every detail of a page, a diagram, or a sequence of numbers. As he grew older, this gift led him into the world of hacking — not for greed, but to uncover the truth. Malik exposed hidden corruption in Dominion’s companies, revealing bribes, stolen funds, and secret operations.
One night, he was captured by Dominion’s forces and subjected to a neural device designed to erase his memory. Instead of wiping his mind, the machine left him changed — sharpening his recall to superhuman levels and subtly enhancing his brain’s ability to process data. Malik escaped, taking with him a compact wrist-interface he had once helped design: a tool that allows him to connect to and manipulate nearby technology
Now, under the name Cipher, he uses his unmatched mind and subtle tech tools to fight back. His blue-and-white suit isn’t flashy, but it symbolizes truth and clarity in a world clouded by Dominion’s lies.
Powers and Abilities:
Photographic Memory: Perfect recall of anything he sees or hears, from security codes to enemy movements.
Minor Tech Manipulation: His wrist-interface lets him tap into nearby systems — security cameras, drones, or doors — giving The Vanguard critical openings.
Scanning Glasses: A small but effective tool that helps him detect flaws in machines and weak points in digital security.
Strategic Mind: Cipher’s greatest weapon is his ability to analyze patterns and plan three steps ahead.
Personality:
Malik is clever, witty, and sometimes cocky, but his teammates trust his instincts. Though he lacks the brute strength of Bulwark or the fearsome presence of Iron Veil, Cipher provides what The Vanguard needs most: intelligence, foresight, and control over technology.
Role in The Vanguard:
Cipher is the team’s brain and their digital scout. He provides reconnaissance, disables Dominion’s technological advantages, and ensures that no trap or system goes unnoticed. In the war against Dominion, Cipher is proof that sometimes knowledge is the greatest weapon.
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