User:ERROR/Sylar (ZeroHeroes) - Revision history

imported>Radicell at 06:02, 11 April 2010

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imported>Radicell at 06:02, 11 April 2010

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	*The role of Sylar was originally offered to [[Christopher Eccleston]]. He declined the role because he thought it was a cliché for European actors to play villains in American culture.		*The role of Sylar was originally offered to [[Christopher Eccleston]]. He declined the role because he thought it was a cliché for European actors to play villains in American culture.
	*In the first draft of the pilot, Sylar was supposed to appear in an Italian prison. According to [[Greg Beeman]]'s [http://gregbeeman.blogspot.com/2007/02/episode-14-distractions.html blog], this version of Sylar was supposed to have long claw-like nails and sharp teeth. He was also supposed to be "way weirder and more monstrous. like [[Nosferatu\|Nosferatou]]."		*In the first draft of the pilot, Sylar was supposed to appear in an Italian prison. According to [[Greg Beeman]]'s [http://gregbeeman.blogspot.com/2007/02/episode-14-distractions.html blog], this version of Sylar was supposed to have long claw-like nails and sharp teeth. He was also supposed to be "way weirder and more monstrous. like [[Nosferatu\|Nosferatou]]."
	*Ando tells Peter that Sylar is like ''okage'' which he translates as "boogeyman" (''[[Homecoming]]''). Molly Walker also refers to Sylar as "the boogeyman" (''[[The Hard Part]]''). In ''[[Episode:I Am Become Death\|I Am Become Death]]'', a future Gabriel Gray refers to himself as a "boogeyman" to the time-traveling Peter Petrelli.		*Ando tells Peter that Sylar is like ''okage'' which he translates as "boogeyman" (''[[Episode:Homecoming\|Homecoming]]''). Molly Walker also refers to Sylar as "the boogeyman" (''[[The Hard Part]]''). In ''[[Episode:I Am Become Death\|I Am Become Death]]'', a future Gabriel Gray refers to himself as a "boogeyman" to the time-traveling Peter Petrelli.
	* Sylar taking his name from a watch mirrors one theory regarding the [[Wikipedia:Zodiac Killer\|Zodiac Killer]] who killed several people in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 60s. One suspect was allegedly given a "Zodiac" brand watch that had the same logo (a crossed circle) that the killer used to sign his letters. Also of note, before one alleged victim died, she was followed by a suspicious man wearing horn-rimmed glasses.		* Sylar taking his name from a watch mirrors one theory regarding the [[Wikipedia:Zodiac Killer\|Zodiac Killer]] who killed several people in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 60s. One suspect was allegedly given a "Zodiac" brand watch that had the same logo (a crossed circle) that the killer used to sign his letters. Also of note, before one alleged victim died, she was followed by a suspicious man wearing horn-rimmed glasses.
	* Before the airing of ''[[Six Months Ago]]'', the theory that Sylar is [[Peter Petrelli\|Peter]] had become so stale at [[9th Wonders]], the semi-official ''Heroes'' fansite, that it has inspired a drinking game: whenever someone brings it up, drink.		* Before the airing of ''[[Six Months Ago]]'', the theory that Sylar is [[Peter Petrelli\|Peter]] had become so stale at [[9th Wonders]], the semi-official ''Heroes'' fansite, that it has inspired a drinking game: whenever someone brings it up, drink.

imported>Yoshi n1: Disintegration

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Disintegration

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	\| nick = Boogeyman, Brain Man, Bad Man		\| nick = Boogeyman, Brain Man, Bad Man
	\| debut = <!-- Episode character first appeared -->		\| debut = <!-- Episode character first appeared -->
	\| known powers = [[Intuitive aptitude]], <br />[[Empathic mimicry]] (Pretty much inert), <br />'''Current acquired abilities:''' <br />[[Telekinesis]], <br />[[Shattering\|Kinetic projection]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|Super stamina]], <br />[[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]], <br />[[Enhanced memory]], <br />[[Melting\|Liquification]], <br />[[Enhanced hearing]], <br />[[Precognition]], <br />[[Induced radioactivity]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Dynamic camouflage\|Dynamic camouflage]], <br />[[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]], <br/>[[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]], <br />[[Clairsentience]], <br/ >[[Sound manipulation]], <br />[[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]], <br />[[Metal mimicry]], <br />[[Lie detection]], <br />[[Microwave emission]], <br />[[Puppet master\|Puppet mastery]], <br />[[Imprinting]], <br />[[Shape shifting]], <br />[[~~Tom's ability\|~~Disintegration]], <br />[[Flight]]		\| known powers = [[Intuitive aptitude]], <br />[[Empathic mimicry]] (Pretty much inert), <br />'''Current acquired abilities:''' <br />[[Telekinesis]], <br />[[Shattering\|Kinetic projection]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|Super stamina]], <br />[[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]], <br />[[Enhanced memory]], <br />[[Melting\|Liquification]], <br />[[Enhanced hearing]], <br />[[Precognition]], <br />[[Induced radioactivity]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Dynamic camouflage\|Dynamic camouflage]], <br />[[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]], <br/>[[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]], <br />[[Clairsentience]], <br/ >[[Sound manipulation]], <br />[[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]], <br />[[Metal mimicry]], <br />[[Lie detection]], <br />[[Microwave emission]], <br />[[Puppet master\|Puppet mastery]], <br />[[Imprinting]], <br />[[Shape shifting]], <br />[[Disintegration]], <br />[[Flight]]
	\| formal name = Gabriel Gray		\| formal name = Gabriel Gray
	\| alias = Gabriel Sylar, <br />Drew O'Grady, <br />[[Nathan Petrelli]], <br />Special Agent Andrew Hanson, <br />[[Micah Sanders\|Rebel]]		\| alias = Gabriel Sylar, <br />Drew O'Grady, <br />[[Nathan Petrelli]], <br />Special Agent Andrew Hanson, <br />[[Micah Sanders\|Rebel]]

imported>Yoshi n1: Shattering

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Shattering

imported>ERROR at 22:33, 18 November 2009

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imported>Iheartheroes: /* External Links */

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External Links

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	* [http://www.sylarsarmy.com Sylar's Army] (Fan Group)		* [http://www.sylarsarmy.com Sylar's Army] (Fan Group)
	{{theories}}		{{theories}}

	{{Sylar}}
	{{Pinehearst}}

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	{{characternav\|season=three\|type=Main}}		{{characternav\|season=three\|type=Main}}
	[[Category:Season Two Main Characters]]
	[[Category:Season One Recurring Characters]]
	[[Category:Characters on the List]]
	[[Category:Characters with the Shanti Virus]]
	[[Category:The Company]]
	[[Category:Characters Portrayed by Multiple Actors]]
	[[Category:Characters with Multiple Abilities]]

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imported>ERROR at 22:36, 14 September 2009

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imported>Laughingdevilboy: red links

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red links

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	* For a full list of articles related to Sylar, see '''[[List of articles related to Sylar]]'''.		* For a full list of articles related to Sylar, see '''[[List of articles related to Sylar]]'''.
	* For images of Sylar, see '''[[:Category:Images of Sylar\|Images of Sylar]]'''.		* For images of Sylar, see '''[[:Category:Images of Sylar\|Images of Sylar]]'''.
	* {{seealsofuture\|explosion}}
	* {{seealsofuture\|exposed}}

	==External Links==		==External Links==

imported>ERROR at 23:18, 20 June 2009

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	*The role of Sylar was originally offered to [[Christopher Eccleston]]. He declined the role because he thought it was a cliché for European actors to play villains in American culture.		*The role of Sylar was originally offered to [[Christopher Eccleston]]. He declined the role because he thought it was a cliché for European actors to play villains in American culture.
	*In the first draft of the pilot, Sylar was supposed to appear in an Italian prison. According to [[Greg Beeman]]'s [http://gregbeeman.blogspot.com/2007/02/episode-14-distractions.html blog], this version of Sylar was supposed to have long claw-like nails and sharp teeth. He was also supposed to be "way weirder and more monstrous. like [[Nosferatu\|Nosferatou]]."		*In the first draft of the pilot, Sylar was supposed to appear in an Italian prison. According to [[Greg Beeman]]'s [http://gregbeeman.blogspot.com/2007/02/episode-14-distractions.html blog], this version of Sylar was supposed to have long claw-like nails and sharp teeth. He was also supposed to be "way weirder and more monstrous. like [[Nosferatu\|Nosferatou]]."
	*Ando tells Peter that Sylar is like ''okage'' which he translates as "boogeyman" (''[[Homecoming]]''). Molly Walker also refers to Sylar as "the boogeyman" (''[[The Hard Part]]''). In ''[[Episode:I Am Become Death\|I Am Become Death]]'', a future Gabriel Gray refers to himself as a "boogeyman" to the time-traveling Peter Petrelli.		*Ando tells Peter that Sylar is like ''okage'' which he translates as "boogeyman" (''[[Episode:Homecoming\|Homecoming]]''). Molly Walker also refers to Sylar as "the boogeyman" (''[[The Hard Part]]''). In ''[[Episode:I Am Become Death\|I Am Become Death]]'', a future Gabriel Gray refers to himself as a "boogeyman" to the time-traveling Peter Petrelli.
	* Sylar taking his name from a watch mirrors one theory regarding the [[Wikipedia:Zodiac Killer\|Zodiac Killer]] who killed several people in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 60s. One suspect was allegedly given a "Zodiac" brand watch that had the same logo (a crossed circle) that the killer used to sign his letters. Also of note, before one alleged victim died, she was followed by a suspicious man wearing horn-rimmed glasses.		* Sylar taking his name from a watch mirrors one theory regarding the [[Wikipedia:Zodiac Killer\|Zodiac Killer]] who killed several people in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 60s. One suspect was allegedly given a "Zodiac" brand watch that had the same logo (a crossed circle) that the killer used to sign his letters. Also of note, before one alleged victim died, she was followed by a suspicious man wearing horn-rimmed glasses.
	* Before the airing of ''[[Six Months Ago]]'', the theory that Sylar is [[Peter Petrelli\|Peter]] had become so stale at [[9th Wonders]], the semi-official ''Heroes'' fansite, that it has inspired a drinking game: whenever someone brings it up, drink.		* Before the airing of ''[[Six Months Ago]]'', the theory that Sylar is [[Peter Petrelli\|Peter]] had become so stale at [[9th Wonders]], the semi-official ''Heroes'' fansite, that it has inspired a drinking game: whenever someone brings it up, drink.

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	\| nick = Boogeyman, Brain Man, Bad Man		\| nick = Boogeyman, Brain Man, Bad Man
	\| debut = <!-- Episode character first appeared -->		\| debut = <!-- Episode character first appeared -->
	\| known powers = [[Intuitive aptitude]], <br />[[Empathic mimicry]] (Pretty much inert), <br />'''Current acquired abilities:''' <br />[[Telekinesis]], <br />[[~~Trevor's ability~~\|Kinetic projection]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|Super stamina]], <br />[[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]], <br />[[Enhanced memory]], <br />[[Melting\|Liquification]], <br />[[Enhanced hearing]], <br />[[Precognition]], <br />[[Induced radioactivity]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Dynamic camouflage\|Dynamic camouflage]], <br />[[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]], <br/>[[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]], <br />[[Clairsentience]], <br/ >[[Sound manipulation]], <br />[[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]], <br />[[Metal mimicry]], <br />[[Lie detection]], <br />[[Microwave emission]], <br />[[Puppet master\|Puppet mastery]], <br />[[Imprinting]], <br />[[Shape shifting]], <br />[[Tom's ability\|Disintegration]], <br />[[Flight]]		\| known powers = [[Intuitive aptitude]], <br />[[Empathic mimicry]] (Pretty much inert), <br />'''Current acquired abilities:''' <br />[[Telekinesis]], <br />[[Shattering\|Kinetic projection]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|Super stamina]], <br />[[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]], <br />[[Enhanced memory]], <br />[[Melting\|Liquification]], <br />[[Enhanced hearing]], <br />[[Precognition]], <br />[[Induced radioactivity]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Dynamic camouflage\|Dynamic camouflage]], <br />[[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]], <br/>[[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]], <br />[[Clairsentience]], <br/ >[[Sound manipulation]], <br />[[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]], <br />[[Metal mimicry]], <br />[[Lie detection]], <br />[[Microwave emission]], <br />[[Puppet master\|Puppet mastery]], <br />[[Imprinting]], <br />[[Shape shifting]], <br />[[Tom's ability\|Disintegration]], <br />[[Flight]]
	\| formal name = Gabriel Gray		\| formal name = Gabriel Gray
	\| alias = Gabriel Sylar, <br />Drew O'Grady, <br />[[Nathan Petrelli]], <br />Special Agent Andrew Hanson, <br />[[Micah Sanders\|Rebel]]		\| alias = Gabriel Sylar, <br />Drew O'Grady, <br />[[Nathan Petrelli]], <br />Special Agent Andrew Hanson, <br />[[Micah Sanders\|Rebel]]
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	* [[Telekinesis]] from [[Brian Davis]]		* [[Telekinesis]] from [[Brian Davis]]
	* [[~~Trevor's ability~~\|Kinetic projection]] from [[Trevor Zeitlan]]		* [[Shattering\|Kinetic projection]] from [[Trevor Zeitlan]]
	* [[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|Super stamina]] from an unknown dude		* [[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|Super stamina]] from an unknown dude
	* [[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]] from [[James Walker]]		* [[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]] from [[James Walker]]
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	* [[Induced radioactivity]] from [[Ted Sprague]]		* [[Induced radioactivity]] from [[Ted Sprague]]

	He may have collected six more abilities besides these, guessing from Mohinder's comment. Guessing from the time that the comment was made, and the fact that murdering Trevor was the true beginning to his killing spree, these six abilities would go somewhere between [[~~Trevor's ability~~\|kinetic projection]] and [[Melting\|liquification]].		He may have collected six more abilities besides these, guessing from Mohinder's comment. Guessing from the time that the comment was made, and the fact that murdering Trevor was the true beginning to his killing spree, these six abilities would go somewhere between [[Shattering\|kinetic projection]] and [[Melting\|liquification]].

	When he was infected, his [[intuitive aptitude]] was suppressed, and his other abilities were permanently lost. He, however, managed to retain his other abilities with his [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]].		When he was infected, his [[intuitive aptitude]] was suppressed, and his other abilities were permanently lost. He, however, managed to retain his other abilities with his [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]].

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	\| nick = Boogeyman, Brain Man, Bad Man		\| nick = Boogeyman, Brain Man, Bad Man
	\| debut = <!-- Episode character first appeared -->		\| debut = <!-- Episode character first appeared -->
	\| known powers = [[Intuitive aptitude]], <br />[[Empathic mimicry]] (Pretty much inert), <br />'''Current acquired abilities:''' <br />[[Telekinesis]], <br />[[Trevor's ability\|Kinetic projection]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|Super stamina]], <br />[[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]], <br />[[Enhanced memory]], <br />[[Melting\|Liquification]], <br />[[Enhanced hearing]], <br />[[Precognition]], <br />[[Induced radioactivity]], <br />[[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]], <br/>[[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]], <br />[[Clairsentience]], <br/ >[[Sound manipulation]], <br />[[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]], <br />[[Lie detection]], <br />[[Imprinting]],<br />[[Shape shifting]], <br />[[Tom's ability\|Disintegration]]		\| known powers = [[Intuitive aptitude]], <br />[[Empathic mimicry]] (Pretty much inert), <br />'''Current acquired abilities:''' <br />[[Telekinesis]], <br />[[Trevor's ability\|Kinetic projection]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|Super stamina]], <br />[[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]], <br />[[Enhanced memory]], <br />[[Melting\|Liquification]], <br />[[Enhanced hearing]], <br />[[Precognition]], <br />[[Induced radioactivity]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Dynamic camouflage\|Dynamic camouflage]], <br />[[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]], <br/>[[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]], <br />[[Clairsentience]], <br/ >[[Sound manipulation]], <br />[[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]], <br />[[Metal mimicry]], <br />[[Lie detection]], <br />[[Microwave emission]], <br />[[Puppet master\|Puppet mastery]], <br />[[Imprinting]], <br />[[Shape shifting]], <br />[[Tom's ability\|Disintegration]], <br />[[Flight]]
	\| formal name = Gabriel Gray		\| formal name = Gabriel Gray
	\| alias = Gabriel Sylar, <br />Drew O'Grady, <br />[[Nathan Petrelli]], <br />Special Agent Andrew Hanson, <br />[[Micah Sanders\|Rebel]]		\| alias = Gabriel Sylar, <br />Drew O'Grady, <br />[[Nathan Petrelli]], <br />Special Agent Andrew Hanson, <br />[[Micah Sanders\|Rebel]]
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	===[[Ability theft\|Acquired Abilities]]===		===[[Ability theft\|Acquired Abilities]]===
	With Sylar's ability enabling him to take the abilities of others, he has acquired many abilities.		With Sylar's ability enabling him to take the abilities of others, he has acquired many other abilities.

	Before he was infected with the Shanti virus (Kindred), he had acquired the following abilities (In order):		Before he was infected with the Shanti virus (Kindred), he had acquired the following abilities (In order):
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	He has since recovered from the virus (Using a cure in Powerless), and subsequently demonstrated his [[Intuitive aptitude\|original ability]], [[telekinesis]] and [[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|super stamina]] (The last of which became obsolete soon afterwards.). Since that time, he has acquired the following additional abilities:		He has since recovered from the virus (Using a cure in Powerless), and subsequently demonstrated his [[Intuitive aptitude\|original ability]], [[telekinesis]] and [[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|super stamina]] (The last of which became obsolete soon afterwards.). Since that time, he has acquired the following additional abilities:

	* [[User:ERROR/Dynamic camouflage\|Dynamic camouflage]] from [[Chameleon girl]]		* [[User:ERROR/Dynamic camouflage\|Dynamic camouflage]] from [[Chameleon girl]] (Acquired via [[brain removal]])
	* [[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]] from [[Claire Bennet]]		* [[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]] from [[Claire Bennet]] (Acquired via [[brain removal]])
	* [[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]] from [[Bob Bishop]]		* [[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]] from [[Bob Bishop]] (Acquired via [[brain removal]])
	* [[Clairsentience]] from [[Bridget Bailey]]		* [[Clairsentience]] from [[Bridget Bailey]] (Acquired via [[brain removal]])
	* [[Sound manipulation]] from [[Jesse Murphy]]		* [[Sound manipulation]] from [[Jesse Murphy]] (Acquired via [[brain removal]])
	* [[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]] from [[Elle Bishop]] (Acquired via [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]] and then [[brain removal]])		* [[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]] from [[Elle Bishop]] (Acquired via [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]] and then [[brain removal]])
	* [[Lie detection]] from [[Sue Landers]]		* [[Lie detection]] from [[Sue Landers]] (Acquired via [[brain removal]])
	* [[Metal mimicry]] from [[Danny Pine]]		* [[Metal mimicry]] from [[Danny Pine]] (Acquired via [[brain removal]])
	* [[Imprinting]] from [[Joe Macon]]		* [[Imprinting]] from [[Joe Macon]] (Acquired via [[brain removal]])
	* [[Microwave emission]] from [[Luke Campbell]] (Acquired via [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]])		* [[Microwave emission]] from [[Luke Campbell]] (Acquired via [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]])
	* [[Puppet master\|Puppet mastery]] from [[Eric Doyle]] (Acquired via [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]])		* [[Puppet master\|Puppet mastery]] from [[Eric Doyle]] (Acquired via [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]])
	* [[Shape shifting]] from [[James Martin]] (Acquired via [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]])		* [[Shape shifting]] from [[James Martin]] (Acquired via [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]])
	* [[~~Tom's ability\|~~Disintegration]] from [[Tom Miller]]		* [[Disintegration]] from [[Tom Miller]] (Acquired via [[brain removal]])
	* [[Flight]] from [[Nathan Petrelli]] (Acquired via [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]])		* [[Flight]] from [[Nathan Petrelli]] (Acquired via [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]])

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	* In an [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/louellis/picspams/heroes/sfxheroes_029.jpg interview], [[Zachary Quinto]] said he purposely chooses to take on the characteristics of [[Sylar's victims]]. "[''[[Distractions]]''] was the genesis and then it continued for me as an actor to draw on the characteristics of the other characters that I was killing. There were choices I made in scenes to bring echoes of those characters to what I was doing."		* In an [http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/louellis/picspams/heroes/sfxheroes_029.jpg interview], [[Zachary Quinto]] said he purposely chooses to take on the characteristics of [[Sylar's victims]]. "[''[[Distractions]]''] was the genesis and then it continued for me as an actor to draw on the characteristics of the other characters that I was killing. There were choices I made in scenes to bring echoes of those characters to what I was doing."
	* In ''[[The Butterfly Effect]]'', Sylar tells [[Elle]] that she is especially to blame for what he has become. This is likely a reference to the fact that she helped manipulate him into killing more people after he'd acquired his [[telekinesis\|first power]] and was trying to stop (''[[Villains]]'').		* In ''[[The Butterfly Effect]]'', Sylar tells [[Elle]] that she is especially to blame for what he has become. This is likely a reference to the fact that she helped manipulate him into killing more people after he'd acquired his [[telekinesis\|first power]] and was trying to stop (''[[Villains]]'').
	* Some have wondered why all of Sylar's acquired abilities except [[telekinesis]] were [[ability loss\|lost]] after he was infected with the [[Shanti virus]]. Writers [[Joe Pokaski]] and [[Aron Coleite]] said in a [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18851 question and answer session] that the telekinetic power remained because it is related to the guilt Sylar felt for killing [[Brian Davis]]. "Brian was Sylar's first [[Sylar's victims\|kill]] and his power is connected to emotional empathy."
	* ''[[Exposed]]'' reveals that Sylar was sold to Martin and Virginia Gray in 1980, which shows Sylar as a young child, probably in his preschool years (4-6). This implies that Sylar was born during the mid 1970s.		* ''[[Exposed]]'' reveals that Sylar was sold to Martin and Virginia Gray in 1980, which shows Sylar as a young child, probably in his preschool years (4-6). This implies that Sylar was born during the mid 1970s.
	* In ''[[Into Asylum]]'', Sylar suddenly appears in the back seat of [[Danko\|Danko's]] car. After taunting Danko for a short time, Sylar abruptly disappears, only to be seen seconds later on a nearby rooftop. How Sylar accomplished this feat has not been explained.		* In ''[[Into Asylum]]'', Sylar suddenly appears in the back seat of [[Danko\|Danko's]] car. After taunting Danko for a short time, Sylar abruptly disappears, only to be seen seconds later on a nearby rooftop. How Sylar accomplished this feat has not been explained.

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	\| nick = Boogeyman, Brain Man, Bad Man		\| nick = Boogeyman, Brain Man, Bad Man
	\| debut = <!-- Episode character first appeared -->		\| debut = <!-- Episode character first appeared -->
	\| known powers = [[Intuitive aptitude]], <br />[[Empathic mimicry]] (Pretty much inert), <br />'''Current acquired abilities:''' <br />[[Telekinesis]], <br />[[Trevor's ability\|Kinetic projection]], <br />[[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]], <br />[[Enhanced memory]], <br />[[Melting\|Liquification]], <br />[[Enhanced hearing]], <br />[[Precognition]], <br />[[Induced radioactivity]], <br />[[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]], <br/>[[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]], <br />[[Clairsentience]], <br/ >[[Sound manipulation]], <br />[[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]], <br />[[Lie detection]], <br />[[Imprinting]],<br />[[Shape shifting]], <br />[[Tom's ability\|Disintegration]]		\| known powers = [[Intuitive aptitude]], <br />[[Empathic mimicry]] (Pretty much inert), <br />'''Current acquired abilities:''' <br />[[Telekinesis]], <br />[[Trevor's ability\|Kinetic projection]], <br />[[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|Super stamina]], <br />[[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]], <br />[[Enhanced memory]], <br />[[Melting\|Liquification]], <br />[[Enhanced hearing]], <br />[[Precognition]], <br />[[Induced radioactivity]], <br />[[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]], <br/>[[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]], <br />[[Clairsentience]], <br/ >[[Sound manipulation]], <br />[[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]], <br />[[Lie detection]], <br />[[Imprinting]],<br />[[Shape shifting]], <br />[[Tom's ability\|Disintegration]]
	\| formal name = Gabriel Gray		\| formal name = Gabriel Gray
	\| alias = Gabriel Sylar, <br />Drew O'Grady, <br />[[Nathan Petrelli]], <br />Special Agent Andrew Hanson, <br />[[Micah Sanders\|Rebel]]		\| alias = Gabriel Sylar, <br />Drew O'Grady, <br />[[Nathan Petrelli]], <br />Special Agent Andrew Hanson, <br />[[Micah Sanders\|Rebel]]
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	* [[Telekinesis]] from [[Brian Davis]]		* [[Telekinesis]] from [[Brian Davis]]
	* [[Trevor's ability\|Kinetic projection]] from [[Trevor Zeitlan]]		* [[Trevor's ability\|Kinetic projection]] from [[Trevor Zeitlan]]
			* [[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|Super stamina]] from an unknown dude
	* [[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]] from [[James Walker]]		* [[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]] from [[James Walker]]
	* [[Enhanced memory]] from [[Charlie Andrews]]		* [[Enhanced memory]] from [[Charlie Andrews]]
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	* [[Induced radioactivity]] from [[Ted Sprague]]		* [[Induced radioactivity]] from [[Ted Sprague]]

	He may have collected six more abilities besides these, guessing from Mohinder's comment. Guessing from the time that the comment was made, these six abilities would go somewhere between [[Trevor's ability\|kinetic projection]] and [[Melting\|liquification]].		He may have collected six more abilities besides these, guessing from Mohinder's comment. Guessing from the time that the comment was made, and the fact that murdering Trevor was the true beginning to his killing spree, these six abilities would go somewhere between [[Trevor's ability\|kinetic projection]] and [[Melting\|liquification]].

	When he was infected, his [[intuitive aptitude]] was suppressed, and his other abilities were permanently lost. He, however, managed to retain his other abilities with his [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]].		When he was infected, his [[intuitive aptitude]] was suppressed, and his other abilities were permanently lost. He, however, managed to retain his other abilities with his [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]].

	He has since recovered from the virus (Using a cure in Powerless), and subsequently demonstrated his [[Intuitive aptitude\|original ability]] and [[~~telekinesis~~]]. Since that time, he has acquired the following additional abilities:		He has since recovered from the virus (Using a cure in Powerless), and subsequently demonstrated his [[Intuitive aptitude\|original ability]], [[telekinesis]] and [[User:ERROR/Super stamina\|super stamina]] (The last of which became obsolete soon afterwards.). Since that time, he has acquired the following additional abilities:

			* [[User:ERROR/Dynamic camouflage\|Dynamic camouflage]] from [[Chameleon girl]]
	* [[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]] from [[Claire Bennet]]		* [[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]] from [[Claire Bennet]]
	* [[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]] from [[Bob Bishop]]		* [[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]] from [[Bob Bishop]]
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	* In an [http://www.wizarduniverse.com/television/heroes/002880960.cfm interview] with Wizard Magazine, Tim Kring states "Sylar's storyline is much cleaner line than a lot of people think. He's literally just a character who wanted to be special and he gets kind of f--ked up and becomes a serial killer. That's all it is."		* In an [http://www.wizarduniverse.com/television/heroes/002880960.cfm interview] with Wizard Magazine, Tim Kring states "Sylar's storyline is much cleaner line than a lot of people think. He's literally just a character who wanted to be special and he gets kind of f--ked up and becomes a serial killer. That's all it is."
	* When the apparently dead Sylar revives in ''[[The Fix]]'' and in ''[[The Kindness of Strangers]]'', the familiar "[[Intuitive aptitude\|tick-tock]]" can be heard, perhaps implying he has used his ability.		* When the apparently dead Sylar revives in ''[[The Fix]]'' and in ''[[The Kindness of Strangers]]'', the familiar "[[Intuitive aptitude\|tick-tock]]" can be heard, perhaps implying he has used his ability.
	* The fact that Sylar survived being shot (By [[Matt]] and by [[Mr. Bennet]]) and that he walked away from a serious fall at [[Homecoming (event)\|Homecoming]] led to speculation that he possessed some kind of superhuman endurance. However, [[Aron Coleite]] and [[Joe Pokaski]] stated in an [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=9637 interview] that much of Sylar's apparent invulnerability is a product of his [[telekinesis]]. Sylar's resistance to bullets was specifically shown to be a specialized use of telekinesis. (''[[Parasite]]'')
	* Sylar seems able to levitate himself somehow. He seemingly did this to elude capture (''[[One Giant Leap]]'') and to approach [[Dale Smither]] without her hearing any sound of footsteps (''[[Unexpected]]''). He also escapes [[Virginia Beach]] police by propelling himself into a tree (''[[Road Kill]]''). [[Jason Badower]] stated that the script for ''[[Road Kill]]'' specifically states that Sylar uses telekinesis to escape the crashing [[Northeast Brewing Company truck]]. Whether or not the other instances are also a specialized use of his telekinesis is unclear.		* Sylar seems able to levitate himself somehow. He seemingly did this to elude capture (''[[One Giant Leap]]'') and to approach [[Dale Smither]] without her hearing any sound of footsteps (''[[Unexpected]]''). He also escapes [[Virginia Beach]] police by propelling himself into a tree (''[[Road Kill]]''). [[Jason Badower]] stated that the script for ''[[Road Kill]]'' specifically states that Sylar uses telekinesis to escape the crashing [[Northeast Brewing Company truck]]. Whether or not the other instances are also a specialized use of his telekinesis is unclear.
	* Sylar introduces himself to [[Northeast Brewing Company trucker\|the trucker]] as "Drew O'Grady", apparently taking the alias from [[:Image:Drew O'Grady newspaper.JPG\|two headlines in a newspaper]] he had seen shortly before meeting the trucker. The headlines read, "President ''drew'' fire for welfare comments" and "''O'Grady'' Farm to be purchased back..." (''[[Graphic Novel:Road Kill\|Road Kill]]''). This is in keeping with the way he acquired the "Sylar" alias, taking the name from a watch as he meets [[Brian Davis]] (''[[Episode:Six Months Ago\|Six Months Ago]]'').		* Sylar introduces himself to [[Northeast Brewing Company trucker\|the trucker]] as "Drew O'Grady", apparently taking the alias from [[:Image:Drew O'Grady newspaper.JPG\|two headlines in a newspaper]] he had seen shortly before meeting the trucker. The headlines read, "President ''drew'' fire for welfare comments" and "''O'Grady'' Farm to be purchased back..." (''[[Graphic Novel:Road Kill\|Road Kill]]''). This is in keeping with the way he acquired the "Sylar" alias, taking the name from a watch as he meets [[Brian Davis]] (''[[Episode:Six Months Ago\|Six Months Ago]]'').

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	\| nick = Boogeyman, Brain Man, Bad Man		\| nick = Boogeyman, Brain Man, Bad Man
	\| debut = <!-- Episode character first appeared -->		\| debut = <!-- Episode character first appeared -->
	\| known powers = [[Intuitive aptitude]], <br />[[Empathic mimicry]] (Pretty much inert), <br />'''Current acquired abilities:''' <br />[[Telekinesis]], <br />[[Trevor's ability\|Kinetic projection]], <br />[[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]], <br />[[Enhanced memory]], <br />[[Melting\|Liquification]], <br />[[Enhanced hearing]], <br />[[Precognition]], <br />[[Induced radioactivity]], <br />[[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]], <br/>[[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]], <br />[[Clairsentience]], <br/ >[[Sound manipulation]], <br />[[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]], <br />[[Lie detection]], <br />[[Imprinting]],<br />[[Shape shifting]], <br />[[Tom's ability]]		\| known powers = [[Intuitive aptitude]], <br />[[Empathic mimicry]] (Pretty much inert), <br />'''Current acquired abilities:''' <br />[[Telekinesis]], <br />[[Trevor's ability\|Kinetic projection]], <br />[[Freezing\|Cryokinesis]], <br />[[Enhanced memory]], <br />[[Melting\|Liquification]], <br />[[Enhanced hearing]], <br />[[Precognition]], <br />[[Induced radioactivity]], <br />[[Rapid cell regeneration\|Rapid cellular regeneration]], <br/>[[Alchemy\|Alchemical transmutation]], <br />[[Clairsentience]], <br/ >[[Sound manipulation]], <br />[[Electric manipulation\|Electrical manipulation]], <br />[[Lie detection]], <br />[[Imprinting]],<br />[[Shape shifting]], <br />[[Tom's ability\|Disintegration]]
	\| formal name = Gabriel Gray		\| formal name = Gabriel Gray
	\| alias = Gabriel Sylar, <br />Drew O'Grady, <br />[[Nathan Petrelli]], <br />Special Agent Andrew Hanson, <br />[[Micah Sanders\|Rebel]]		\| alias = Gabriel Sylar, <br />Drew O'Grady, <br />[[Nathan Petrelli]], <br />Special Agent Andrew Hanson, <br />[[Micah Sanders\|Rebel]]
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	==About==		==About==
	Gabriel was born to [[Samson Gray]] and an as yet unknown mother, but was raised by Samson's brother [[Martin Gray\|Martin]], who abandoned the family while Gabriel was young, and his wife [[Virginia Gray\|Virginia]]. He always dreamed of bigger things, of being "special". Adopting the name "[[Sylar's watch\|Sylar]]," he becomes a serial murderer, targeting [[evolved humans]] with [[abilities]], but doesn't discriminate against killing anybody who stands in his way. Having the ~~power~~ of [[intuitive aptitude]], Sylar is able to see how things work and use that to [[~~power~~ theft\|take]] the special ~~powers~~ of others after killing them. The [[FBI]] has categorized Sylar as a suspected serial killer. His [[Sylar's victims\|suspected victims]] are sometimes seen with their heads sliced open horizontally at the center of their skull and their [[Brain ~~Removal~~\|brain removed]]. Other victims are [[~~telekinesis~~\|pinned]] to walls, [[~~freezing~~\|frozen]], or beaten. Sylar is hunted by the FBI, but has successfully eluded and taunted them, growing stronger and more powerful with each victim. Sylar's activities have since been noticed by [[the Company]], who have made him their most wanted until twelve villains were released from [[level 5]] accidentally by [[Elle]]. Since, he's supposedly been trying to change from being a serial killer to doing good, his motives however remain unknown. He was [[Noah]]'s partner in the Company for a short while, and was on [[Arthur Petrelli]]'s side for a while as well, until he learned that he was not his father. After learning that [[Samson]] was his true father, Sylar began seeking him, gaining a companion, [[Luke Campbell]], in the process. Eventually he sent Luke home and finally confronted his father who was dying of cancer and like him had intuitive aptitude and was a former serial killer. After leaving his father Sylar went back on a killing spree, teaming up with Emile Danko to kill other evolved humans and gaining the ~~power~~ of [[~~Shape shifting\|~~shape shifting~~]]. Sylar's memory was erased by [[Matt Parkman]] and replaced with the memory of [[Nathan Petrelli~~]].		Gabriel was born to [[Samson Gray]] and an as yet unknown mother, but was raised by Samson's brother [[Martin Gray\|Martin]], who abandoned the family while Gabriel was young, and his wife [[Virginia Gray\|Virginia]]. He always dreamed of bigger things, of being "special". Adopting the name "[[Sylar's watch\|Sylar]]," he becomes a serial murderer, targeting [[List of evolved humans\|people with abilities]], but doesn't discriminate against killing anybody who stands in his way. Having the ability of [[intuitive aptitude]], Sylar is able to see how things work and use that to [[Ability theft\|take]] the special abilities of others after killing them. The [[FBI]] has categorized Sylar as a suspected serial killer. His [[Sylar's victims\|suspected victims]] are sometimes seen with their heads sliced open horizontally at the center of their skull and their [[Brain removal\|brain removed]]. Other victims are [[Telekinesis\|pinned]] to walls, [[Freezing\|frozen]], or beaten. Sylar is hunted by the FBI, but has successfully eluded and taunted them, growing stronger and more powerful with each victim. Sylar's activities have since been noticed by [[the Company]], who have made him their most wanted until twelve villains were released from [[level 5]] accidentally by [[Elle Bishop]]. Since, he's supposedly been trying to change from being a serial killer to doing good, his motives however remain unknown. He was [[Noah Bennet]]'s partner in the Company for a short while, and was on [[Arthur Petrelli]]'s side for a while as well, until he learned that he was not his father. After learning that [[Samson Gray]] was his true father, Sylar began seeking him, gaining a companion, [[Luke Campbell]], in the process. Eventually he sent Luke home and finally confronted his father who was dying of cancer and like him had intuitive aptitude and was a former serial killer. After leaving his father Sylar went back on a killing spree, teaming up with Emile Danko to kill other evolved humans and gaining the ability of [[shape shifting]].

	==Character History==

	==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==		==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
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	{{message\|Gray is the son of a watchmaker who carried on his [[Martin Gray\|father]]'s [[Gray & Sons\|trade]] for several years before being approached for study by Dr. [[Chandra Suresh]], who termed Gray his "[[patient zero]]." Under Dr. Suresh's inadvertent tutelage, Gray realized he had more than one anomalistic ability; In fact, he came to understand that he could [[Ability theft\|absorb]] the [[List of abilities\|abilities]] of others. The specific mechanism of acquiring these powers remain unclear, but we understand that it requires the [[brain removal\|removal of the victim's brain matter]]. While under [[Company]] protection, study into this mechanism began, but Gray escaped before our scientists could determine Gray's precise manner of acquiring abilities from his [[Sylar's victims\|victims']] [[brain]] matter.		{{message\|Gray is the son of a watchmaker who carried on his [[Martin Gray\|father]]'s [[Gray & Sons\|trade]] for several years before being approached for study by Dr. [[Chandra Suresh]], who termed Gray his "[[patient zero]]." Under Dr. Suresh's inadvertent tutelage, Gray realized he had more than one anomalistic ability; In fact, he came to understand that he could [[Ability theft\|absorb]] the [[List of abilities\|abilities]] of others. The specific mechanism of acquiring these powers remain unclear, but we understand that it requires the [[brain removal\|removal of the victim's brain matter]]. While under [[Company]] protection, study into this mechanism began, but Gray escaped before our scientists could determine Gray's precise manner of acquiring abilities from his [[Sylar's victims\|victims']] [[brain]] matter.

	With the incorporation of new abilities into his genetic structure, Gray assumed the name Sylar and began killing individuals on Chandra Suresh's [[list]] of "[[evolved humans\|specials]]."		With the incorporation of new abilities into his genetic structure, Gray assumed the name Sylar and began killing individuals on Chandra Suresh's [[list]] of "[[List of evolved humans\|specials]]."

	We captured Gray after the [[Union Wells High School]] incident. [[FBI]] Agent [[Audrey Hanson]] and [[Matt Parkman]]'s investigation led them to an unsuccessful raid on [[Primatech Paper]] while Sylar was in our custody. Under observation, Sylar proved uncooperative and an incident with [[Eden McCain]]/Sarah Ellis led to her death. Despite our best efforts, Sylar escaped from [[Sylar's cell\|our custody]] before our study was completed. Gray's current location is unknown and death should not be presumed.}}		We captured Gray after the [[Union Wells High School]] incident. [[FBI]] Agent [[Audrey Hanson]] and [[Matt Parkman]]'s investigation led them to an unsuccessful raid on [[Primatech Paper]] while Sylar was in our custody. Under observation, Sylar proved uncooperative and an incident with [[Eden McCain]]/Sarah Ellis led to her death. Despite our best efforts, Sylar escaped from [[Sylar's cell\|our custody]] before our study was completed. Gray's current location is unknown and death should not be presumed.}}
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	{{message\|Gabriel Gray's overbearing [[Virginia Gray\|mother]] pressed on him the notion that he was "special" and meant for more than his family's middle-class existence. When he failed to live up to expectations, he fell into the [[Gray & Sons\|family trade]] as a watchmaker and grew increasingly frustrated with his life.		{{message\|Gabriel Gray's overbearing [[Virginia Gray\|mother]] pressed on him the notion that he was "special" and meant for more than his family's middle-class existence. When he failed to live up to expectations, he fell into the [[Gray & Sons\|family trade]] as a watchmaker and grew increasingly frustrated with his life.

	When he began manifesting [[abilities]], he realized he could use them to fulfill his deep-seated desire to be "special" and thus prove his worth to his demanding mother. However, infusion of foreign DNA into Sylar's genome has corrupted his mind and [[~~moral~~ ambiguity\|moral compass]]. He began seeing himself as vastly superior to average people, which gave him--in his mind--the moral authority to [[~~brain~~ removal\|kill]] at will. He became sociopath and singularly focused on [[~~power~~ theft\|gaining more abilities]]. If still alive with his powers intact, his desire to be increasingly "special" will surely compel him to seek out [[Sylar's victims\|additional victims]]. Extreme caution must be exercised if encountering Sylar.}}		When he began manifesting [[List of abilities\|abilities]], he realized he could use them to fulfill his deep-seated desire to be "special" and thus prove his worth to his demanding mother. However, infusion of foreign DNA into Sylar's genome has corrupted his mind and [[Moral ambiguity\|moral compass]]. He began seeing himself as vastly superior to average people, which gave him--in his mind--the moral authority to [[Brain removal\|kill]] at will. He became sociopath and singularly focused on [[Ability theft\|gaining more abilities]]. If still alive with his powers intact, his desire to be increasingly "special" will surely compel him to seek out [[Sylar's victims\|additional victims]]. Extreme caution must be exercised if encountering Sylar.}}

	===[[The Agent chapter summaries\|The Agent]]===		===[[The Agent chapter summaries\|The Agent]]===
	In [[The Agent chapter summaries#Chapter 409\|chapter 9 of The Agent]], Sylar walks past Danko's office while [[~~shape~~ shifting\|shape shifted]] as [[Danko]]. Danko's assistant, [[Bob (Danko's assistant)\|Bob]], calls for Danko, and he shakes his head and tells Bob that he can't be bothered now. Bob then informs him of Danko's meeting with Agent Mills and Internal Affairs, and he asks Rachel if she is Agent Mills.		In [[The Agent chapter summaries#Chapter 409\|chapter 9 of The Agent]], Sylar walks past Danko's office while [[Shape shifting\|shape shifted]] as [[Danko]]. Danko's assistant, [[Bob (Danko's assistant)\|Bob]], calls for Danko, and he shakes his head and tells Bob that he can't be bothered now. Bob then informs him of Danko's meeting with Agent Mills and Internal Affairs, and he asks Rachel if she is Agent Mills.

	When Rachel acknowledges that she is, Sylar smiles and invites her into Danko's office after checking his watch. Proceeding inside, he reaches out a hand to guide her into a chair. Next, while still using Danko's form, Sylar asks Rachel how a girl like her wound up in a place like this, and if she would be free that night for a drink.		When Rachel acknowledges that she is, Sylar smiles and invites her into Danko's office after checking his watch. Proceeding inside, he reaches out a hand to guide her into a chair. Next, while still using Danko's form, Sylar asks Rachel how a girl like her wound up in a place like this, and if she would be free that night for a drink.
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	==[[Evolved Human]] [[Intuitive aptitude\|Abilities]]==		==[[Evolved Human]] [[Intuitive aptitude\|Abilities]]==

	Sylar's innate [[List of abilities\|ability]] is [[Intuitive aptitude\|the ~~power~~ to determine exactly how things work]]. Sylar used this innate ability to discover how to [[Ability theft\|take the abilities]] of other [[List of evolved humans\|evolved humans]]. He determined that Chandra Suresh was correct that the abilities are based in the [[brain]], and several of Sylar's victims have had their skulls opened and [[Brain removal\|brains removed]]. By studying [[Sylar's victims\|his victims']] brains he is able to determine how their abilities work and replicate those abilities himself.		Sylar's innate [[List of abilities\|ability]] is [[Intuitive aptitude\|the ability to determine exactly how things work]]. Sylar used this innate ability to discover how to [[Ability theft\|take the abilities]] of other [[List of evolved humans\|evolved humans]]. He determined that Chandra Suresh was correct that the abilities are based in the [[brain]], and several of Sylar's victims have had their skulls opened and [[Brain removal\|brains removed]]. By studying [[Sylar's victims\|his victims]]'s brains he is able to determine how their abilities work and replicate those abilities himself.

	Arthur revealed to Sylar that he can obtain the abilities of other people without [[Brain removal\|killing]] them through [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]]. Arthur left Sylar in a room with Elle, with whom he had a long talk, after which Sylar manifested her [[Electric manipulation\|ability]].		Arthur revealed to Sylar that he can obtain the abilities of other people without [[Brain removal\|killing]] them through [[Empathic mimicry\|empathy]]. Arthur left Sylar in a room with Elle, with whom he had a long talk, after which Sylar manifested her [[Electric manipulation\|ability]].
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	* A [[:Image:Paul_E._Sylar.jpg\|photograph]] on NBC's [http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/ Heroes site] shows a birth announcement for a "Paul E. Sylar", dated June 11, 1962. The announcement appears to be pinned next to the map in [[Chandra Suresh]]'s Brooklyn apartment. However, the casting of 29 year-old Zachary Quinto seems contrary to this information, as does the revelation that "Sylar" is an assumed name. In all likelihood, since the announcement only ever appeared clearly in promotional photos, the character concept has changed since the original announcement was designed and there is no "Paul E. Sylar." This is a remnant from the original cut of the pilot episode (''[[In His Own Image]]''). In that version, the conversation on [[the Sylar tape]] can be heard, but it is a conversation between Chandra and [[Paul E. Sylar]]. Katherine Pope, an NBC drama development executive at the time, read the original pilot involving the early appearance of Sylar and pushed Kring to put off the character's reveal until nine episodes into the first season. [http://www.tvweek.com/news/2007/07/katherine_pope_universal_media.php]		* A [[:Image:Paul_E._Sylar.jpg\|photograph]] on NBC's [http://www.nbc.com/Heroes/ Heroes site] shows a birth announcement for a "Paul E. Sylar", dated June 11, 1962. The announcement appears to be pinned next to the map in [[Chandra Suresh]]'s Brooklyn apartment. However, the casting of 29 year-old Zachary Quinto seems contrary to this information, as does the revelation that "Sylar" is an assumed name. In all likelihood, since the announcement only ever appeared clearly in promotional photos, the character concept has changed since the original announcement was designed and there is no "Paul E. Sylar." This is a remnant from the original cut of the pilot episode (''[[In His Own Image]]''). In that version, the conversation on [[the Sylar tape]] can be heard, but it is a conversation between Chandra and [[Paul E. Sylar]]. Katherine Pope, an NBC drama development executive at the time, read the original pilot involving the early appearance of Sylar and pushed Kring to put off the character's reveal until nine episodes into the first season. [http://www.tvweek.com/news/2007/07/katherine_pope_universal_media.php]
	*The role of Sylar was originally offered to [[Christopher Eccleston]]. He declined the role because he thought it was a cliché for European actors to play villains in American culture.		*The role of Sylar was originally offered to [[Christopher Eccleston]]. He declined the role because he thought it was a cliché for European actors to play villains in American culture.
	*In the first draft of the pilot, Sylar was supposed to appear in an Italian prison. According to [[Greg Beeman]]'s [http://gregbeeman.blogspot.com/2007/02/episode-14-distractions.html blog], this version of Sylar was supposed to have long claw-like nails and sharp teeth. He was also supposed to be "way weirder and more monstrous ~~—~~ like [[Nosferatu\|Nosferatou]]."		*In the first draft of the pilot, Sylar was supposed to appear in an Italian prison. According to [[Greg Beeman]]'s [http://gregbeeman.blogspot.com/2007/02/episode-14-distractions.html blog], this version of Sylar was supposed to have long claw-like nails and sharp teeth. He was also supposed to be "way weirder and more monstrous. like [[Nosferatu\|Nosferatou]]."
	*Ando tells Peter that Sylar is like ''okage'' which he translates as "boogeyman" (''[[Homecoming]]''). Molly Walker also refers to Sylar as "the boogeyman" (''[[The Hard Part]]''). In ''[[Episode:I Am Become Death\|I Am Become Death]]'', a future Gabriel Gray refers to himself as a "boogeyman" to the time-traveling Peter Petrelli.		*Ando tells Peter that Sylar is like ''okage'' which he translates as "boogeyman" (''[[Homecoming]]''). Molly Walker also refers to Sylar as "the boogeyman" (''[[The Hard Part]]''). In ''[[Episode:I Am Become Death\|I Am Become Death]]'', a future Gabriel Gray refers to himself as a "boogeyman" to the time-traveling Peter Petrelli.
	* Sylar taking his name from a watch mirrors one theory regarding the [[Wikipedia:Zodiac Killer\|Zodiac Killer]] who killed several people in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 60s. One suspect was allegedly given a "Zodiac" brand watch that had the same logo (a crossed circle) that the killer used to sign his letters. Also of note, before one alleged victim died, she was followed by a suspicious man wearing horn-rimmed glasses.		* Sylar taking his name from a watch mirrors one theory regarding the [[Wikipedia:Zodiac Killer\|Zodiac Killer]] who killed several people in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 60s. One suspect was allegedly given a "Zodiac" brand watch that had the same logo (a crossed circle) that the killer used to sign his letters. Also of note, before one alleged victim died, she was followed by a suspicious man wearing horn-rimmed glasses.