Cypher (Douglas Ramsey) first appeared in New Mutants #13 and died in New Mutants #60. Cypher was resurrected by the transmode virus in Necrosha.
His mutant powers include Semi-telepathic and semi-clairvoyant omnilingualism. He intuitively translates any languages he comes into contact with. Understanding written, spoken, and body language. He can also translate complex codes, computer language, dead languages, and alien communication. Thanks in part to his resurrection Cypher is able to "read" his opponent's combat skills/styles and even approximate their moves, giving him a new advantage in fighting.
Cypher has currently has taken up residence with the New X-Factor team at Serval Industries.