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imported>Radicell at 10:02, 28 March 2010

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	\| Sylar is the evolutionary equivalent of a cockroach. \|\| Cockroaches have been seen when Sylar exhibits cockroach like behavior. \|\| {{plus}} Cockroaches are said to be the pinnacle of evolution as referenced by Mohinder. (''[[Genesis]]'')<br />		\| Sylar is the evolutionary equivalent of a cockroach. \|\| Cockroaches have been seen when Sylar exhibits cockroach like behavior. \|\| {{plus}} Cockroaches are said to be the pinnacle of evolution as referenced by Mohinder. (''[[Genesis]]'')<br />
	{{plus}} Cockroaches can slow their heart rate to resemble death, an evolutionary survival technique. Sylar does this to escape and a cockroach is shown symbolically. (''[[Distractions]]'')<br />		{{plus}} Cockroaches can slow their heart rate to resemble death, an evolutionary survival technique. Sylar does this to escape and a cockroach is shown symbolically. (''[[Distractions]]'')<br />
	{{plus}} Cockroaches are extremely resistant to many poisons and also have the ability to survive physical injury (different from healing) such as having limbs or even heads removed. Sylar has displayed some degree of resilience to Mohinder's chemicals and to fatal injury. (''[[Parasite]]'') and (''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]'') respectively. He also seems unhurt after the fall which nearly killed [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Homecoming]]''), and when [[Eden]] is about to shoot him, he says "You know that won't stop me", hinting that he has a high resilience to damage, even if he is not invincible.<br />		{{plus}} Cockroaches are extremely resistant to many poisons and also have the ability to survive physical injury (different from healing) such as having limbs or even heads removed. Sylar has displayed some degree of resilience to Mohinder's chemicals and to fatal injury. (''[[Parasite]]'') and (''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]'') respectively. He also seems unhurt after the fall which nearly killed [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Episode:Homecoming\|Homecoming]]''), and when [[Eden]] is about to shoot him, he says "You know that won't stop me", hinting that he has a high resilience to damage, even if he is not invincible.<br />
	{{minus}} Yes, but this could also very well be from telekinesis. Throughout all of Season 1, Sylar would move himself with telekinesis (Dale didn't hear his footsteps "because there weren't any") and he has shown on several occasions that he can stop a speeding bullet, and even send it flying back in the opposite direction. Both the fall and his saying the gun wont hurt him are because of telekinesis.<br />		{{minus}} Yes, but this could also very well be from telekinesis. Throughout all of Season 1, Sylar would move himself with telekinesis (Dale didn't hear his footsteps "because there weren't any") and he has shown on several occasions that he can stop a speeding bullet, and even send it flying back in the opposite direction. Both the fall and his saying the gun wont hurt him are because of telekinesis.<br />
	:{{minus}} Sylar fell on top of Peter, who cushioned his fall.<br />		:{{minus}} Sylar fell on top of Peter, who cushioned his fall.<br />

imported>Altes at 17:29, 12 December 2009

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imported>Yoshi n1 at 17:12, 12 December 2009

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	::{{minus}} Sylar killed a lot of people since.<br />		::{{minus}} Sylar killed a lot of people since.<br />
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	\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson ~~knowed~~ a ~~little~~ about [[Sylar]]		\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knew a bit about [[Sylar]]
	{{plus}} A cockroach is the ideal candidate to spy with, they are small, they have a hard shield, they can survive months without food and they are very fast.		{{plus}} A cockroach is the ideal candidate to spy with, they are small, they have a hard shield, they can survive months without food and they are very fast.
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imported>Yoshi n1 at 19:22, 21 October 2009

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	\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]		\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]
	{{plus}} A cockroach is the ideal candidate to spy with, they are small, they have a hard shield ~~and~~ they can survive months without food.		{{plus}} A cockroach is the ideal candidate to spy with, they are small, they have a hard shield, they can survive months without food and they are very fast.
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imported>Yoshi n1 at 19:12, 21 October 2009

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	\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]		\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]
	{{plus}} A cockroach is the ideal ~~spy~~ on ~~candidate~~, they are small, they have a hard shield and they can survive months without food.		{{plus}} A cockroach is the ideal candidate to spy with, they are small, they have a hard shield and they can survive months without food.
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imported>Yoshi n1 at 19:11, 21 October 2009

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	\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]		\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]
	A cockroach is the ideal spy on candidate, they are small, they have a hard shield and they can survive months without food.		{{plus}} A cockroach is the ideal spy on candidate, they are small, they have a hard shield and they can survive months without food.
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imported>Yoshi n1 at 19:10, 21 October 2009

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	\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]		\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]
			A cockroach is the ideal spy on candidate, they are small, they have a hard shield and they can survive months without food.
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imported>Yoshi n1 at 19:00, 21 October 2009

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	\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal ~~Control~~]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]		\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]
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imported>Yoshi n1 at 18:59, 21 October 2009

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			\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[Animal Control]], after he send them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knowed a little about [[Sylar]]
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	{{minus}}One foot can easily finish a cockroach.<br />		{{minus}}One foot can easily finish a cockroach.<br />
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	\| The cockroach represents weakness and insignificance. \|\| None. \|\| {{note}} This would make sense considering Sylar's obsession with power and significance. At the time the cockroach appeared, he was stripped of his power, helpless, and weak.<br />		\| The cockroach represents weakness and insignificance. \|\| None \|\| {{note}} This would make sense considering Sylar's obsession with power and significance. At the time the cockroach appeared, he was stripped of his power, helpless, and weak.<br />
	{{plus}} Matt Parkman also sees a cockroach while trapped in [[Matt's cell\|his cell]] at [[Primatech]], at a time he clearly is feeling weak, one was also shown at the end of season 1, when Sylar had been stabbed and there was a blood trail going to a manhole, a cockroach was on the offset lid.<br />		{{plus}} Matt Parkman also sees a cockroach while trapped in [[Matt's cell\|his cell]] at [[Primatech]], at a time he clearly is feeling weak, one was also shown at the end of season 1, when Sylar had been stabbed and there was a blood trail going to a manhole, a cockroach was on the offset lid.<br />
	{{minus}} The cockroach represents survival, as it shows every time before someone breaks free/is revived/isn't dead/survives something fatal.<br />		{{minus}} The cockroach represents survival, as it shows every time before someone breaks free/is revived/isn't dead/survives something fatal.<br />
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	{{plus}} In an [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=10692 interview], writers Joe Pokaski and Aron Coleite suggest that Sylar's comparison to the cockroach is "just a bit of fun little symbolism to show that Sylar's like a human cockroach - he's darn near impossible to completely get rid of."		{{plus}} In an [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=10692 interview], writers Joe Pokaski and Aron Coleite suggest that Sylar's comparison to the cockroach is "just a bit of fun little symbolism to show that Sylar's like a human cockroach - he's darn near impossible to completely get rid of."
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	\| Sylar has absorbed the "powers" of a cockroach, allowing him to survive a radioactive explosion. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} Sylar pretends to be dead and cockroaches can slow their heart rate which would give the illusion of death. (''[[The Fix]]'')<br />		\| Sylar has absorbed the "powers" of a cockroach, allowing him to survive a radioactive explosion. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} Sylar pretends to be dead and cockroaches can slow their heart rate which would give the illusion of death. (''[[The Fix]]'')<br />
	{{minus}} Sylar's power is not absorbing powers; the only character thus far to exhibit empathic mimicry is Peter.<br />		{{minus}} Sylar's power is not absorbing powers; the only character thus far to exhibit empathic mimicry is Peter.<br />
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	\| The cockroach represents power and survival. \|\| Whenever the cockroach shows up, someone survives. \|\| {{plus}} Mohinder crushes the cockroach, signifying that he can take away that power. It also shows he can take away this power with his knowledge about the virus, and the culture inside him. [[The Company]] needs him because of this, it is also the only reason that they tell Mohinder that he did not take an innocent person's power.<br />		\| The cockroach represents power and survival. \|\| Whenever the cockroach shows up, someone survives. \|\| {{plus}} Mohinder crushes the cockroach, signifying that he can take away that power. It also shows he can take away this power with his knowledge about the virus, and the culture inside him. [[The Company]] needs him because of this, it is also the only reason that they tell Mohinder that he did not take an innocent person's power.<br />
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	\| The cockroaches are minions and spies of another [[evolved human]]. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} A cockroach is seen on the manhole on ''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]''. This could mean that someone controlling cockroaches helped Sylar into the sewer.<br />		\| The cockroaches are minions and spies of another [[evolved human]]. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} A cockroach is seen on the manhole on ''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]''. This could mean that someone controlling cockroaches helped Sylar into the sewer.<br />
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	\| The cockroaches might be an allusion to the fact that the evolved humans are characters who have been "selected" to evolve and become the epitome of man's greatest achievements and survival skills. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} The theme of the show seems to be characters caught up in the midst of events seemingly caused by fate, and have developed abilities most formerly possessed by the old shamans, sorcerers, witches, and mystical beings or myths or legends from around the world. Peter's empathy could be an allusion to the new age empathy ability many witches and psychics claim to possess. Nathan's flight may be based on many Buddhist gurus who are said to be able to levitate or fully fly. Sylar may be a sort of person who is a seeker of these abilities for selfish gain, as was the basis of his character in the ''Charmed'' series, though his was the only actual warlock who did not want to steal a power but wanted to kill for personal reasons. Hiro's power could be based on the claims of teleportations - Yogis claimed abilities to stop time.<br />		\| The cockroaches might be an allusion to the fact that the evolved humans are characters who have been "selected" to evolve and become the epitome of man's greatest achievements and survival skills. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} The theme of the show seems to be characters caught up in the midst of events seemingly caused by fate, and have developed abilities most formerly possessed by the old shamans, sorcerers, witches, and mystical beings or myths or legends from around the world. Peter's empathy could be an allusion to the new age empathy ability many witches and psychics claim to possess. Nathan's flight may be based on many Buddhist gurus who are said to be able to levitate or fully fly. Sylar may be a sort of person who is a seeker of these abilities for selfish gain, as was the basis of his character in the ''Charmed'' series, though his was the only actual warlock who did not want to steal a power but wanted to kill for personal reasons. Hiro's power could be based on the claims of teleportations - Yogis claimed abilities to stop time.<br />
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	\| The cockroaches might be an allusion on how the characters are powerful, yet small and unable to see the big picture that connects them all. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} Most of the show's characters are connected somehow, yet they have no idea of each others' abilities. Like cockroaches or insects, they are "small" and ignorant but have great power.<br />		\| The cockroaches might be an allusion on how the characters are powerful, yet small and unable to see the big picture that connects them all. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} Most of the show's characters are connected somehow, yet they have no idea of each others' abilities. Like cockroaches or insects, they are "small" and ignorant but have great power.<br />
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	\| Cockroaches are one of Sylar's abilities. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} They appear around Sylar a lot. He might have the power to control them.<br />		\| Cockroaches are one of Sylar's abilities. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} They appear around Sylar a lot. He might have the power to control them.<br />
	{{plus}} A cockroach appears in [[Sylar's cell]].<br />		{{plus}} A cockroach appears in [[Sylar's cell]].<br />
	{{minus}} He never seemed to actively call them or actually use them in anyway.<br />		{{minus}} He never seemed to actively call them or actually use them in anyway.<br />
	{{minus}} They appeared in other places too.<br />		{{minus}} They appeared in other places too.<br />
			{{minus}} A cockroach appeared near Derek's body when Sylar had Shanti virus.<br />
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	\| The cockroach could be Candice Willmer. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} Candice can make illusions and mimic others appearances.<br />		\| The cockroach could be Candice Willmer. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} Candice can make illusions and mimic others appearances.<br />
	{plus}} She did say the Company wanted Sylar alive, maybe she follows him in this form.<br />		{plus}} She did say the Company wanted Sylar alive, maybe she follows him in this form.<br />
	{{minus}} It appears Candice Willmer is dead but if she is still alive it would explain why Sylar could not get her power.<br />		{{minus}} It appears Candice Willmer is dead but if she is still alive it would explain why Sylar could not get her power.<br />
	:{{minus}} Sylar could not get her power because of the Shanti ~~Virus~~		:{{minus}} Sylar could not get her power because of the Shanti virus.
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	\| The cockroach has [[healing]], which it used to keep Sylar alive. \|\| None. \|\| {{minus}} As far as we know, animals don't have powers~~, <s>except for [[Mr. Muggles]]</s>~~.<br />		\| The cockroach has [[healing]], which it used to keep Sylar alive. \|\| None \|\| {{minus}} As far as we know, animals don't have powers.<br />
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	\| The cockroach is Sylar's partner-in-crime, and therefore follows Sylar everywhere. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} After Sylar escapes through the sewer-drain (''[[How To Stop An Exploding Man]]''), the cockroach follows him.<br />		\| The cockroach is Sylar's partner-in-crime, and therefore follows Sylar everywhere. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} After Sylar escapes through the sewer-drain (''[[How To Stop An Exploding Man]]''), the cockroach follows him.<br />
	:{{minus}} The cockroach has been seen in several other places and has done nothing relevant.		:{{minus}} The cockroach has been seen in several other places and has done nothing relevant.
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	\| Every time a cockroach appears, something evil or bad happens. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} When the cockroach appeared in the finale of [[~~Season One\|~~Volume One]] (''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]''), it may have signified the fact that [[Sylar]] was still alive.<br />		\| Every time a cockroach appears, something evil or bad happens. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} When the cockroach appeared in the finale of [[Volume One]] (''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]''), it may have signified the fact that [[Sylar]] was still alive.<br />
	{{plus}} The cockroach appeared when Sylar hit [[Derek]] in the head.<br />		{{plus}} The cockroach appeared when Sylar hit [[Derek]] in the head.<br />
	{{plus}} The cockroach appeared when [[Peter]] went to [[Mohinder's apartment]], and [[Mohinder]] eventually turned into a monster.<br />		{{plus}} The cockroach appeared when [[Peter]] went to [[Mohinder's apartment]], and [[Mohinder]] eventually turned into a monster.<br />
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	\| The cockroach represents a Butterfly Effect having occurred. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} In the [[How to Stop an Exploding Man\|finale of Volume One]], after the cockroach appeared, Hiro traveled into the past where he met [[Adam Monroe]], which caused the future to change.<br />		\| The cockroach represents a Butterfly Effect having occurred. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} In the [[How to Stop an Exploding Man\|finale of Volume One]], after the cockroach appeared, Hiro traveled into the past where he met [[Adam Monroe]], which caused the future to change.<br />
	{{plus}} In a [[Timeline:Possible Futures\|possible future]], a cockroach appeared when [[Peter]] went to [[Isaac Mendez's loft\|Mohinder's lab]] to find out where [[Gabriel Gray (exposed future)\|Sylar]] lived. Gaining this information from [[Mohinder (exposed future)\|Mohinder]] caused a Butterfly Effect; namely the occurrence of the [[I Am Become Death\|Costa Verde explosion]] and Peter learning how to use [[Intuitive aptitude\|Sylar's ability]].<br />		{{plus}} In a [[Timeline:Possible Futures\|possible future]], a cockroach appeared when [[Peter]] went to [[Isaac Mendez's loft\|Mohinder's lab]] to find out where [[Gabriel Gray (exposed future)\|Sylar]] lived. Gaining this information from [[Mohinder (exposed future)\|Mohinder]] caused a Butterfly Effect; namely the occurrence of the [[I Am Become Death\|Costa Verde explosion]] and Peter learning how to use [[Intuitive aptitude\|Sylar's ability]].<br />
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	::{{minus}} Sylar killed a lot of people since.<br />		::{{minus}} Sylar killed a lot of people since.<br />
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	\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[~~Animal~~ control]], after he ~~send~~ them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None. \|\| {{plus}} That may be te reason why Samson knew a bit about [[Sylar]]		\| The cockroaches are send by [[Samson Gray]] with the power of [[animal control]], after he sends them he communicates with them about what they have seen. \|\| None \|\| {{plus}} That may be the reason why Samson knew a bit about [[Sylar]].<br />
	{{plus}} A cockroach is the ideal candidate to spy with, they are small, they have a hard shield, they can survive months without food and they are very fast.		{{plus}} A cockroach is the ideal candidate to spy with, they are small, they have a hard shield, they can survive months without food and they are very fast.<br />
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