DJ Cypher | The Sharpshooter
DJ Cypher is the tech genius and second-in-command of the Exo Bang Babies. Armed with cutting-edge hacking skills, dual energy pistols, and custom hover boots, he uses his tech-savvy abilities to protect others. Despite a tough start as an orphan growing up on the streets of Dakota City, DJ’s charisma, resourcefulness, and loyalty make him a critical part of the team—and a true hero.
Stats
- Real Name: Darius Rayne Jr.
- Age: 17
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 155 lbs
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Personality: Powerful
- Mentor: Batman | Tech
- Power: Gadgets
- Weapon: Dual Pistol
- Role: Controller | DPS
- Movement: Skimming
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Backstory
Darius Rayne Jr. grew up as an orphan on the streets of Dakota City, never knowing his family or his father, Darius Rayne Sr. To survive, DJ turned to hacking, quickly becoming one of the most skilled underground hackers in the city.
His activities caught the attention of Bruce Wayne when DJ hacked into a few government systems, the Gotham City Police Department, Wayne Enterprises, and even the Batcave. Instead of punishing him, Batman saw DJ’s potential and gave him a second chance.
Under Bruce Wayne’s mentorship, DJ learned discipline and the value of using his skills for good. DJ joined the Exo Bang Babies as DJ Cypher, determined to prove that anyone can rise above their circumstances.
Personality & Relationships
DJ Cypher is a charismatic and easygoing teen, but beneath his humor and charm lies a growing sense of loyalty and responsibility that he continues to develop as second-in-command of the ExoBang Babies. While life on the streets taught him to think fast and stay resourceful, it’s his role as a leader that pushes him to nurture these qualities.
His bond with Justin Chill runs deep—Justin isn’t just a teammate but a brother, with the two often acting as the team’s comedic duo. DJ’s relationship with Lil Sparkle is another source of strength; her courage and optimism inspire him to be the best version of himself.
While DJ respects his mentor, Batman, as the father figure he never had, their differing views on his dual pistols—tools that Batman famously opposes—add tension to their dynamic. Batman challenges DJ to wield his weapons with precision and responsibility, pushing him to grow as a hero.
Physical Appearance
DJ Cypher is slim and athletic, with a lean build that reflects his agility and quick reflexes. He has warm brown skin and keeps his hair cropped short, often hidden beneath his hood.
His sharp features and glowing visor give him a sleek, tech-inspired look that matches his futuristic aesthetic. DJ carries himself with confidence, his movements always smooth and calculated.
Costume
DJ Cypher’s sports a light teal bomber jacket with glowing neon green accents along the seams, cuffs, and hood. His sleek, flexible leggings are crafted from a high-tech material designed for maximum mobility, perfectly complementing the streamlined design of his white hover boots, which emit glowing green energy trails when activated.
A green-tinted visor serves as a tactical HUD, providing real-time data and hacking tools essential for his missions. His futuristic white utility belt, adorned with glowing accents, carries the tools and gadgets he needs in the field.
Powers and Abilities
DJ Cypher’s abilities combine his advanced tech mastery with his dual energy pistols and hover boots, making him a versatile and unpredictable hero.
His tech manipulation skills make him a master hacker, capable of breaching even the most secure systems, scrambling communications, projecting holographic decoys, and deploying EMP bursts to disrupt enemy electronics.
DJ’s dual energy pistols, with neon-green glowing barrels, fire precision blasts that can be used for ranged combat or tactical suppression. He can unleash rapid-fire energy barrages and use holographic projections to confuse opponents, creating openings for strategic attacks.
His hover boots, however, remain his signature tool, allowing him to glide effortlessly over any surface, perform aerial acrobatics, and generate powerful kinetic shockwaves in the heat of battle.