Cisco Ramon (Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)

"Central City's my hometown. I'm not losing her that easy."

- Cisco Ramon

Francisco Baracas "Cisco" Ramon is a former mechanic engineer at S.T.A.R. Labs and scientific advisor to the Central City Police Department, and the current director of technology of science of A.R.G.U.S..

Ramon was mutated during the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator explosion in 2014 and became a Viber. Ramon later used his powers to become the vigilante Vibe. In 2019, Ramon removed his powers using the Metahuman Cure and returned to his original position as a supporting member of Team Flash.

During Mirror Monarch's invasion, Ramon invented a series of gadgets that replicated his powers, with him using the new alter ego Mecha-Vibe. Ramon later left Team Flash in order to join A.R.G.U.S. as its latest director of technology and science, while still providing occasion support towards the team against dangerous threats, such as Godspeed.

Early Life
Francisco "Cisco" Ramon was born in 1991 in Central City.

Joining S.T.A.R. Labs
At some point prior to 2013, Ramon applied for a job in S.T.A.R. Labs as a mechanical engineer. He was then mentored by "Harrison Wells" and befriended Caitlin Snow. On his first day, Ramon wore a shirt that says, "Keep Calm and Han Shot First" and locked himself in the Cryo-Vault. However, according to Caitlin, they considered him a genius.

Vibe
In December 2013, Ramon gained the powers of a Viber and became the vigilante Vibe, as well as a partner of The Flash.

Losing his Powers
"I gave up my powers by choice. You know, I'm making this so that I can save the person I love the most. But I wouldn't expect you to understand that, Hartley. The person you love the most is yourself."

- Cisco Ramon to Hartley Rathaway

At some point, Ramon took the Metahuman Cure and removed his powers. Which he regrets doing it as he thought he could have sensed the Crisis and stopped it before it happened. However, Caitlin convinced him that it is not his fault in 2020.

Crisis Aftermath
After the Crisis, J'onn gave his original multiverse self's memories back. Later, he built a device that can replicate J'onn's abilities.

The Exorcism of Nash Wells
After Caitlin talked to Ramon about his regrets, Ramon decided to travel across Earth-Prime to explore the changes caused by the Crisis. A few weeks later, he returned with more knowledge on villains who exist on Earth-Prime and assisted Barry and Wally in defeating Turtle II. However, he was called by Nash and when he arrived, he realized it was Thawne controlling Nash's body. As Ramon soon found out Thawne cannot use his powers in Nash's body, Ramon started a fight which caused Cecile to use a taser on Thawne.

During Nash's "exorcism", Ramon was present and went into Nash's mind, which helped him face his mistakes and "exorcised" Thawne out.

Construction of the ASF
Later, Ramon and Barry Allen built the ASF Machine with guidelines in Nora's journal. However, it failed and Ramon compared the unsuccessful machine to a paperweight.

After realizing the major key to creating a Portal Machine to the Mirrorverse located in Atlantis, Ramon volunteered to travel to Atlantis.

The Speed of Thought
Four weeks later, Ramon returned and activated the machine. Despite the Atlantean technology installment on the machine, it did not work well and was immediately failed. Later, Barry Allen was shown to have enhanced cognition and was able to finish Ramon's sentences before he started them. Ramon and Barry then worked together and deduced that by collecting Dark Matter photons from Eva's body into the Tachyon Enhancer can successfully activate the machine.

Later, Barry was shown to slowly losing his memories and Ramon started to have doubts over his new powers. When Ramon talked to Barry over this issue, Barry claimed that Kamilla is expandable, Ramon then held the Energy Gun towards Barry and threatened him. Frost and Allegra then entered the Speed Lab and Ramon attempted to destroy the Artificial Speed Force. Barry then leaped forward and blocked the shot. However, Ramon charged the energy with Velocity 0 and slowed Barry down. The latter then threw the Quantum Ball, an invention created by Ramon himself, towards the team. As Ramon and Allegra get hit, Frost used the Velocity X and gained superhuman speed against Barry. As Allegra teleported Barry back to the Speed Lab, Ramon shot Barry once more with Velocity 0. Despite their effort, the Quantum Ball Barry threw before the fight returned and knocked the three of them unconscious.

Invasion of Central City
After waking up, Ramon finds Barry crying over Iris and assists him to bring her to the med lab. The team was then informed by Joe West that the countless citizens were replaced with Reflections. Ramon then activated shutters on all windows in the facility as well as issuing a citywide blackout including the facility.

Ramon and the team then discussed methods to defeat Eva. However, Barry refused to reactivate the ASF and left the Cortex. As the team regroups in the lounge and meets the new Harrison Wells, the latter explained his method of surviving his death, with the team confused by his speech.

With the help of Wells and Iris, Ramon and Barry were able to reactivate the original organic Speed Force and allow Barry to regain his speed. As the team prepares for battle, Ramon utilizes his former equipment and upgraded devices to replicate his former powers, returning to the field as Vibe. However, the gadgets were damaged during the battle and Ramon fled to Frost. With them choosing to fight Eva's army hand-to-hand.

After Eva's realization of what she had done, Barry and Iris assisted her in restoring the normalcy of the city and Ramon went to The Bentley Building for Kamilla. Ramon then bid farewell to Ralph after his extreme injury and to Harrison Wells, who chose to return to his original time period in 1996, reliving the life he cherished.

Abra Kadabra's Return
A week after the invasion, Ramon and Team Flash participated in the reconstruction and promoted the slogan "Central City Strong". On the next day, Ramon and Chester P. Runk were brought on site due to a murder case. Ramon then picked up a high amount of Temporal Energy and realized a time traveler was involved. Joe West later brought them to the body and found poker cards stabbed into it, revealing the murderer as Abra Kadabra. Ramon then informed Allegra about how Kadabra uses nanotechnology and calls it magic.

When Ramon and Chester discussed the watch order of Star Wars and decided to watch it in machete order, the satellite detected high-energy levels and Ramon suited up on the field with The Flash and Frost. As Barry was cuffed by Kadabra's "misdirection", Ramon shot him with a Vibe blast, only to be redirected and was knocked unconscious until Frost arrived and arrested Kadabra. Ramon then talked to Barry about his anger towards A.R.G.U.S. taking away Kadabra and talked to Director Cooper about Kadabra's location. Chip was unable to understand Ramon's sarcasm and refused to answer as to if A.R.G.U.S. uses holograms.

Later, Ramon was present when Barry told Team Flash about how new threats are arriving and Kadabra's death. Ramon then played Fortnite with Chester and was interrupted by Caitlin and Frost, who was separated from her host under unknown circumstances. Ramon then brought them to the cortex to Barry and Iris West-Allen and surprised them.

Nightmares of Central City
Ramon and the team then discussed the reason of the separation and deduced the Mirror Gauntlet of Eva affected their bodies and split it for survival. The team later received an alarm and Ramon assisted Barry in a fight against Psych in the cortex.

Barry was then brought back to S.T.A.R. Labs and treated by Caitlin, only to be interrupted again by Psych's robbery. Ramon was then brought with Frost to the office and utilized the Mental Dampeners. However, they were not strong enough and were destroyed by Psych, allowing him to plant "dreams" in their mind. Ramon then dreamed about his future, 40 years in the future, and he stills works in S.T.A.R. Labs while everyone had already moved on. The team then returned to S.T.A.R. Labs, suffering from panic attack symptoms. However, Ramon lied about his "dream" and claimed that it involved Kamilla in danger.

Ramon later assisted Barry to enter Psych's force field and witnessed Barry's collapse in the cortex.

Stuck in 1998
Later, Ramon stayed in the Cortex and watched Barry in comatose. Ramon and Chester then presented the Isotopic Signal Amplifier to the team, soon went to Masonville to set up the device. However, Ramon and Chester were hit with a green wave of energy, with their modern technology except the amplifier disappeared. The duo then went to the town and realized they had been sent back to 1998. They then investigated the person who sent them back after detecting the identical Isotopic Signal when they were sent back.

Ramon and Chester then went to Chester's former high school and interviewed several students. Their scanner then detected the same signal on Parker and quizzed him with movie references. However, he was able to respond to a reference to The Matrix, a film that was not yet released. Ramon then revealed his knowledge of the future, only to restart the day with a time loop and sent back to where they started.

With the loop resetting, Ramon's mind reverted to his seven-year-old self and was fortunately restored by Chester's multiple references to Game of Thrones. They then realized that Chester was shielded by the scanner and that it was damaged. Later, they went to the Tech Station and attempted to buy the X-67 Power Convertor. However, it was bought by Chester's father, and they returned the school. They then discussed the convertor and Ramon motivated Chester to ask his father for the device. Ramon later stayed in the school while Chester went to the Runk House for the device.

Chester then met Ramon back in the auditorium after acquiring the convertor and was attacked by Deon Owens, who was able to control time. Ramon then blasted him with a solar weapon, only for it to be erased from existence, leaving them unarmed. Chester then convinced Deon to stop, with the latter teleporting away for a different way to restore his own past and future. Ramon and Chester were then sent back to 2020, with them telling the story to their teammates and naming the Forces of Nature.

Infiltration into CCPD
After attending the trial of Frost, the team discussed their next step on protecting Frost. Despite Frost herself's multiple disapproval, Ramon, Caitlin and Allegra went to the precinct with an Inertial Oximeter and attempted to neutralize the Metahuman Cure in order to prevent the removal of Frost's powers under court order.

Later, Ramon and Allegra were confronted by the team and were scolded by Frost for not caring for her opinion. Additionally, Kristen Kramer was informed about the infiltration and suspected Frost's doings, with Caitlin Snow standing up and claiming she did it and surprised Ramon.

During the final trial, Ramon listened to Frost's speech about freedom and bid farewell to her as she left to life imprisonment.

Return of Timeless Wells
Days later, Ramon, Chester and Barry discussed the methods to prevent the Forces of Nature from being created and stop the Speed Force. Barry then told them that they could go back in time and erase the Forces from existence. However, despite the method working, it would disrupt the timeline and Barry turned to Timeless Wells for assistance. With Wells' power to protect the timeline, Ramon and Chester started working on the Particle Harness Collector in order to collect Forces' particles from 10 days prior. Soon, Ramon chose to agree to Iris and walked out as he disapproved the method. He later returned and told Barry that he would always have his back.

As they worked on the device, the team was approached by Deon Owens. Ramon and Chester then attempted to calm him down by complimenting him, with him pausing time on Ramon, Chester and Wells while talking to Barry. Barry and Wells later returned to the creation of the Forces and activated the collector as Ramon and Chester monitored the percentages. However, Barry was affected by the creation and chose not to kill his "children". Ramon and Chester were surprised by the choice Barry made and agreed to work with him on another method.

While bidding farewell to Wells, Ramon was told that he should follow his choices and talked to Kamilla Hwang about moving away from Central City.

Uncertainty
Despite both agreeing to move away from Central City, Ramon had doubts about leaving and Kamilla asked him about his odd behavior. Ramon then told her that he has countless job opportunities across the United States but his dream of him in 30 years later while working as a tech support for the future generation of superheroes still scares him. Kamilla later comforted him and agreed to tell the team later on.

Unforgiving Storm Ravages
During the final showdown between the Forces of Nature, Barry was unable to convince Deon, he returned to S.T.A.R. Labs and Ramon and Chester informed him that their brainstormed methods will not be able to contain "Nora". Later, Barry returned once more and asked if "Nora" saying the storms are not her fault is accurate. Ramon and Chester confirmed her sayings and Barry changed his mind on fighting her, now choosing to talk her down.

When the storm started forming a cyclone, Ramon and Chester informed the team that at a critical point, it would create a reversed Big Bang, wiping out not just the city. Thankfully, Barry was able to stabilize the cyclone and prevent an apocalyptic event from happening. Ramon, Kamilla, Chester and Allegra then went to CC Jitters, while gathering to share their recent events. As Kamilla talked to Ramon privately at his ear, Chester and Allegra were embarrassed and looked at each other, then quickly looked away.

Powers

 * Powers via Mecha-Vibe Gauntlets: After removing his powers, Ramon built a pair of armored gauntlets which are capable of replicating his former powers.
 * Ergokinesis: The gauntlets are capable of shooting concentrated blue energy blasts.

Former Powers

 * Viber Physiology: After being hit with a Dark Matter wave during the S.T.A.R. Labs Particle Accelerator explosion, Ramon became a Viber.
 * Dimensional Energy Manipulation: Ramon is able to manipulate energy from the Multiverse and open portals to multiple locations.
 * Dimensional Awareness: Known as "Vibing", Ramon can have visions of multiple timelines and predict the upcoming events.
 * Ergokinesis: Ramon is able to blast condensed blue energy blasts out of his hands. After removing his powers, Ramon built a pair of gauntlets that replicates such powers and returned to the field as "Mecha-Vibe".

Abilities
"No, I'm a genius. My guy's on a whole other level. His neurons are firing at super speed. Synaptic connections are off the charts. The quantum computers can't even keep up processing his results."

- Ramon to Allegra


 * Genius-level Intellect: Ramon has a high intellect and can easily understand as well as cracking technological and physics problems.
 * Engineering: Ramon is able to easily build complex machines.
 * Physics: Ramon is able to understand complex physics concepts.
 * Hand-to-Hand Combat: Ramon is able to fight several Reflections using hand-to-hand combats.

Current Equipment

 * Mecha-Vibe Suits: As Vibe, Ramon wears a suit that shows his hair. This key is also a weakness for people to identify Ramon as Vibe.
 * Mecha-Vibe Gauntlets: Ramon built a pair of gauntlets that can replicate his former powers.
 * Entropy Trap: Ramon created the trap for Team Flash after joining A.R.G.U.S. to capture Godspeed. He later used it against the Godspeed Clones when he returned briefly.
 * Mecha-Vibe Goggles: Formerly designed to control Ramon powers, the goggles were multifunctional devices. After returning as Vibe, Ramon no longer needs the power-controlling feature and wears the goggles as a way to conceal his identity.

Former Equipment

 * Vibe Suit:
 * Vibe Gauntlets:
 * Reverb Goggles:
 * Vibe Goggles
 * Inter-Dimensional Extrapolator: Created by himself, the extrapolator can open portals across different locations. However, due to the laws of physics changing after the Crisis, the extrapolator no longer open Breaches.
 * Energy Guns: While fighting on the field without his powers or devices, Ramon uses energy guns as weapons.
 * Pulse Rifles: A common weapon used by members of Team Flash, Ramon was shown to use the Pulse Cannon easily.
 * Velocity 0: Ramon used the Velocity 0 against an emotionless Barry Allen.

Erased Timeline Equipment

 * Prosthetic Hands:

List of Works

 * The Flash Suits: Ramon created a series of protective suits for Barry to operate as The Flash. Each suit is resistant to extreme friction and heat while the later suits are upgraded with cutting-edge technology such as a hologram projector installed by Ramon.
 * Cold Gun: As a method to prevent Barry from going rogue, Ramon created a gun that can shoot ice blasts at the temperature of absolute zero, which can slow down Barry's superhuman speed.
 * Cosmic Treadmill: Created in the early years of Barry's newfound powers, the treadmill is capable of going faster than average treadmills and keep up with Barry.
 * Particle Accelerator: Alongside countless mechanical engineers in S.T.A.R. Labs, Ramon participated in the creation of the Particle Accelerator. After its explosion in December 2013, Ramon modified the device into a prison, nicknamed the Pipeline.
 * Girder: A dummy created for training, the Girder is made with metal plates.
 * Quantum Splicer: Ramon created the Quantum Splicer to split Firestorm back to their original bodies, Martin Stein and Ronnie Raymond.
 * Vibe Suits, Goggles & Gauntlets: After discovering his powers as a Viber, Ramon created a pair of goggles to help him control his powers. Later on, Ramon created a completed bodysuit as Vibe and a pair of gauntlets to control his ergokinesis. After giving up his powers, Ramon upgraded his series of gadgets and became Mecha-Vibe, using the modified gauntlet to replicate his former powers.
 * Inter-Dimensional Extrapolator: Ramon created the extrapolators to teleport anywhere on Earth, however, the Crisis rewrote how physics regarding the Multiverse works, leaving the extrapolators useless.
 * M.A.D. 2.0: Working with Harry Wells, Ramon built the M.A.D. 2.0 against Thinker.
 * Metahuman Cure: Ramon created the cure during Cicada's purge, allowing Metahumans who are unwilling to have their powers to remove them. Ramon later took the cure as well, attempting to live a normal life.
 * Frost Suit: Ramon created the third protective suit for Frost.
 * Martian Memory Restorer: Asked by Laurel Lance, Ramon built the memory restorer that replicates J'onn J'onzz's ability to restore Pre-Crisis memories onto its Post-Crisis selves.
 * CCPD Shields: Ramon created a series of protective shields for CCPD under unknown circumstances.
 * Camera: Ramon installed a series of advanced lenses on Kamilla's camera, allowing her to take photos in a unique method and also act as a detector for danger.
 * PTD: Ramon created the PTD in order to "exorcise" Eobard Thawne out of Nash Wells' body.
 * Artificial Speed Force: Ramon and Barry used Nora's journal on Eobard Thawne and created the ASF. However, it removed Barry's emotions and was eventually destroyed.
 * Portal Machine: With technology from Atlantis, Ramon built a portal device to the Mirrorverse.
 * Speed Gauge: Ramon created the Speed Gauge to monitor Barry's depleting speed after the death of the Speed Force.
 * Quantum Ball: Ramon developed the Quantum Ball, a supposedly unpredictable device.
 * Babel Protocol: Ramon installed the Babel Protocol on S.T.A.R. Labs in case of Barry going rogue.
 * Mental Dampeners: Ramon created a series of dampeners against Grodd's psychic powers. The dampeners were then reused against Psych, only to be damaged due to Psych's connection to the Sage Force.
 * Isotopic Signal Booster: Working with Chester P. Runk, they installed the boosters in Masonville and monitored the motions of the Forces of Nature.
 * Inertial Oximeter: In an attempt to neutralize the Metahuman Cure storage in CCPD, Ramon gave Allegra an oximeter and successfully completed the sabotage.
 * Particle Harness Collector: Ramon, Timeless Wells and Chester worked together and upgraded the Tachyon Enhancer to collect the particles from the Forces of Nature, erasing them from existence.
 * Super-Capacity Array: In an attempt to trap the Reverse-Flash, Ramon created the array and supposedly trapped Thawne's speed mirage. It was then upgraded to adapt the forcefield to its prisoners' strength.
 * Transmat Orb: Ramon gave a Transmat Orb to Iris in case of being attacked in the Deathzone.
 * Breach Implosion Reactor: At some point, Ramon and Harry Wells created the reactor to close Breaches.
 * Sonic Scepter: Ramon and Harry built a sonic scepter under unknown circumstances.
 * Entropy Trap: Ramon created the trap for Team Flash after joining A.R.G.U.S. to capture Godspeed.