DJ Enigma
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
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| Stay super! | |
| DJ Enigma | |
| Player: @Hydrophidian | |
| Origin: | Magic |
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| Archetype: | Controller |
| Security Level: | 35 |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | Unknown |
| Known Aliases: | Ghost In the Streamwaves, DJE, The Astonishing Astro Lass, Foxy Funk, Elegeia Gloomberry, Positrona, Snowflake Faerie, Heartbreak Harpy, Genericat Girl, and others. Has also been known to appear as the musical artists: Annie Lennox (circa 1982) and Pink |
| Species: | Unknown (presumably a mechanical construct) |
| Age: | Unknown |
| Height: | Varies |
| Weight: | Varies |
| Eye Color: | Varies (normally does not possess eyes) |
| Hair Color: | Varies (normally does not possess hair) |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | Unknown |
| Occupation: | Deejay |
| Place of Birth: | Unknown |
| Base of Operations: | Paragon City |
| Marital Status: | Unknown |
| Known Relatives: | Unknown |
| Known Powers | |
| Illusion Control, Radiation Emission, Flight, Teleportation, Matter creation, absorption and manipulation, Shapeshifting | |
| Known Abilities | |
| Audio design, engineering and production, cooking, and also SCIENCE! | |
| Equipment | |
| None | |
| No additional information available. | |
Contents |
"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." -- Arthur C. Clarke
Introduction
DJ Enigma is a deejay for the Cape, a radio station that caters specifically to the "super" community of Paragon City and beyond. Given her name, it should come as no surprise that she is a bit of a mystery. Many actually assume she is some variety of robot or android, and not without good reason as she certainly looks the part. However, she has been known to make comments that place this presumption in doubt, and although she does indeed appear to be a technological construct of some sort, as a hero she is registered with MAGI rather than with DATA.
So, what is known about this mysterious entity?
Personality
Primary Persona
At first approach, getting acquainted with DJ Enigma may seem like a daunting task, as on the surface she presents a relatively detached demeanor. Involved deeply with her music and its presentation, she is often only tangentially engaged with those around her. Indeed, her comments lend credence to this impression, as they quite often border upon being non sequiturs, hinting at a perspective that is at the least bizarre, and often quite alien.
It is clear, however, that as an entity, DJ Enigma shares more with her audience than is at first apparent. She seems to take honest, enthusiastic pleasure when those around her share the happiness in their lives, as well as definite concern for their troubles, so long as those troubles do not seem trivial.
Her generally optimistic and cheerful nature falls within human norms, though it often expresses itself in strange, eccentric ways. But nothing shows her affinity with humanity on a more essential and convincing level than her deep appreciation of human music.
Powers
- Illusion Control
- Radiation Emission
- Flight
- Teleportation
- Matter Control
- Shapeshifting
Abilities & Skills
- Audio Design, Engineering and Production
- Cooking
- SCIENCE!
Affiliations
- Conundrum Kid - DJ Enigma's groupie turned official sidekick.
- Attercap
- DJ Templar
- DJ Vangelus
- DJ Shecky
- DJ Cozmic
Audio Productions (The Puzzle Factory)
During her time with the Cape, DJ Enigma has produced numerous audio projects.
Music
Audio Projects
History
DJ Enigma registered with MAGI on November 7th of 2005 and began broadcasting on the Cape two weeks later, on November 21st. There is no record of her existence prior to these dates. There is, however, a photograph of a "foo fighter" taken in the autumn of 1941 above the Indian Ocean that does bear a resemblance to DJ Enigma while she is in her "battle configuration".
Broadcast History
DJ Enigma Presents
"DJ Enigma Presents" began as a weekly show. Each session of the program was built around a particular theme. The program ran steadily in an 11PM-2AM EST timeslot for about 6 months, after which time DJ Enigma went on a brief hiatus. When she returned, new sessions of the show became infrequent (2007 saw only 3 installments). Although future sessions are planned, it's highly doubtful "DJ Enigma Presents" will ever return to a weekly schedule.
- Session 1: Heropolitan: Air Date: November 21st, 2005. DJ Enigma's debut show, dedicated to the heroes of Paragon. It was broadcast from Gemini Park in Galaxy City. During the presentation, DJ Enigma assumed the appearance and persona of "The Astonishing Astro Lass".
- Session 2: Metroscope: Air Date: November 28th, 2005. A show with a very urban theme, broadcast from Steel Canyon.
- Session 3: Funkomatic: Air Date: December 5th, 2005. A show focused on funk music, presented at the Paragon Dance Party. DJ Enigma assumed the appearance and persona of "Foxy Funk".
- Session 4: Eschatology: Air Date: December 12th, 2005. A show about the end of the world, broadcast from the Atlas Gate in the Hollows.
- Session 5: Reinvention: Air Date: December 19th, 2005. The first installment in DJ Enigma's popular Reinvention series. Each Reinvention show was a collection of covers, tributes, and reinterpretations. DJ Enigma presented this broadcast from the Hollows while aiding heroes.
- Session 6: Primeval: Air Date: December 26th, 2005. Primeval rhythms and music compiled to conjure images of ancient places and worlds forgotten. Presented from the Atlas Gate in the Hollows.
- Session 7: Reinvention II: Air Date: January 2nd, 2006. The second installment of the Reinvention series. Presented from the Atlas Gate in the Hollows.
- Session 8: Velocity: Air Date: January 9th, 2006. Satisfying the need for speed, this show was all about fast-paced music. Broadcast from somewhere in Skyway City.
- Session 9: Smackdown!: Air Date: January 30th, 2006. Music for fighting. Presented from, appropriately enough, the Arean in Galaxy City.
- Session 10: Elegeia: Air Date: February 6th, 2006. A collection of gothic "club-style" music. This was the first show DJ Enigma presented at the Pocket D. For the occasion, she assumed the appearance and persona of "Elegeia Gloomberry". It was also the first show to feature one of DJ Enigma's special audio spots, specifically: the Pandora's Box commercial.
- Session 11: Sensuality: Air Date: February 13th, 2006. A collection of sensual music that closed the first EROS event. During the event, which unfolded at the Pocket D, DJ Enigma assumed the appearance of "Valentine Grace".
- Session 12: Reinvention III: Air Date: February 20th, 2006. Presented by popular demand, the third installment of DJ Enigma's Reinvention series. During this presentation, DJ Enigma assumed the persona and appearance of "Positrona", a female analogue of Positron.
- Session 13: Winterscape: Air Date: March 2nd, 2006. Music for the season. This show, broadcast from Gemini Park, featured poetry readings by DJ Winter.
- Session 14: Lilith: Air Date: March 9th, 2006. A celebration of women in music. Broadcast from the Pocket D, this show featured the debut of the "Knives of Artemis Recruitment" commercial.
- Session 15: Ethereal Air Date: March 23rd, 2006. A collection of ethereal and peaceful music, dedicated to the fallen heroine, Star Gyre.
- Session 16: Flashback: 1980 Air Date: March 30th, 2006. Songs from the year: 1980. Presented from the Pocket D.
- Session 17: Energize: Air Date: April 4th, 2006. A high energy show for fun and dancing. Broadcast location: the Pocket D.
- Session 18: Spotlight: Imogen Heap Air Date: April 13th, 2006. A show dedicated to the music and talent of Imogen Heap. Aired from the Pocket D.
- Session 19: Melodious: Air Date: May 4th, 2006. A special birthday show and tribute to the heroine Krickette. Featured the audio rendition of "On Melodious Wings".
- Session 20: Heropolitan: Redux: Air Date: November 24th, 2006. DJ Enigma's one year anniversary special, broadcast from Gemini Park.
- Session 21: Reinvention IV: Air Date: February 15th, 2007. The fourth installment in the Reinvention series, presented in the Pocket D as a warm-up show for the SORE event.
- Session 22: Accelerator: Air Date: June 17th, 2007. High octane "automotivated" music.
- Session 23: Dementiaplex: Air Date: November 23rd, 2007. DJ Enigma's anniversary special, celebrating two years with the Cape. Featured the debuts of: "The Rikti Anti-Defamation League", "Mom, I Married a Mastermind", and "Culture Shock!"
The playlists for all of the above shows can still be found within DJ Enigma's forum on the Cape's website.
Club Interlude
"Club Interlude" was a series of shows that focused on the softer side of song. It was music for breakfast in bed, getting lost in daydreams and lounging in the shade.
"Club Interlude" ran on Sunday afternoons and was routinely broadcast from Gemini Park. In total, there were 25 sessions of the program, and in those 25 sessions not a single track was ever repeated. Artists played on "Club Interlude" included: Flunk, Halou, Hooverphonic, Imogen Heap, Lamb, Mandalay, Peter Gabriel, Sia, Tori Amos and many others (over 300 in total). Each session also featured an album recommendation.
Notable sessions of the program are listed below.
- Session 1: Debut: Air Date: January 28th, 2007.
- Session 3: Eeriephonic Edition: Air Date: February 11th, 2007. Darker shades of sound, Club Interlude style.
- Session 6: Reinvention Edition: Air Date: March 4th, 2007. Covers, Club Interlude style.
- Session 9: Uniglobe Edition: Air Date: March 25th, 2007. World music and global grooves.
- Session 12: Cinematica Edition: Air Date: April 14th, 2007. Club Interlude music from soundtracks and film scores.
- Session 20: Torch Edition: Air Date: June 24th, 2007. Torch music, presented by special guest DJ: The Wild Muse.
- Session 23: Celtic Edition: Air Date: July 15th, 2007. Celtic music, presented by guest DJ: The Wild Muse.
- Session 25: Ambient Edition (The Final Session): Air Date: July 29th, 2007. Ambient music presented in four parts: Ascent, Descent, Terrestrial, Celestial.
The playlists and album recommendations for the "Club Interlude" sessions can be found within DJ Enigma's forum on the Cape's website.
The Stream of Subconsciousness
When a deejay broadcasts outside of scheduled programming, it's called streamholding. "The Stream of Subconsciousness" is DJ Enigma's version of this task, and her streamholding presentation has been steadily evolving over the past two years. Currently, DJ Enigma's streamholds include the following special features:
- Tribute Tripleshot: Three different acts performing three different cover songs, all originally by the same artist.
- Global Signal: A block of world music from an international array of artists.
- The Retrophone: A block of music from a particular year, from 1970 to 1995.
- Dementiaplex: Novelty songs, comedy skits, and stand-up routines.
