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| portrayer = Robert Forster |
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| debut = [[Graphic Novel:War Buddies, Part 2|War Buddies, Part 2]] |
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| mention = [[Genesis]] |
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| power(s) = [[Ability absorption]]<br />'''Absorbed abilities demonstrated:'''<br />[[Telepathy]],<br />[[Rapid cell regeneration]],<br />[[Electric manipulation]],<br />[[Poison emission]],<br />[[Telekinesis]],<br />[[Mental manipulation]],<br />[[Space-time manipulation]],<br />[[Precognition]] |
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| died = 2007 |
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| occupation = [[The Company's founders|Founding member]] of [[the Company]],<br /> former leader of [[Pinehearst Company]],<br /> former [[Linderman Group]] criminal defense attorney,<br /> former Law firm head,<br /> former U.S. Army Sergeant (served as a squad leader) |
| occupation = [[The Company's founders|Founding member]] of [[the Company]],<br /> former leader of [[Pinehearst Company]],<br /> former [[Linderman Group]] criminal defense attorney,<br /> former Law firm head,<br /> former U.S. Army Sergeant (served as a squad leader) |
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| significant other = formerly [[Angela Petrelli]] |
| significant other = formerly [[Angela Petrelli]] |
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| marriage = 1964 |
| marriage = 1964 |
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| parent(s)/guardian(s) = Mrs. Petrelli (deceased) |
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| child(ren) = [[Nathan Petrelli]],<br |
| child(ren) = [[Nathan Petrelli]] ([[Sylar's victims|deceased]]),<br>[[Peter Petrelli]] |
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| sibling(s) = Tim Petrelli |
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| grandchild(ren) = [[Claire Bennet]],<br |
| grandchild(ren) = [[Claire Bennet]],<br>[[Simon Petrelli]],<br>[[Monty Petrelli]] |
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| other relatives = '''Sister-in-law''': <br |
| other relatives = '''Sister-in-law''': <br>[[Alice Shaw]]<br>'''Great grandchildren:'''<br>[[Tommy Clark]],<br>[[Malina]] |
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'''Arthur Petrelli''' was the husband of [[Angela Petrelli|Angela]], the father of [[Nathan]], [[Peter]], and was a [[The Company's founders|founding member]] of [[the Company]]. He was an [[evolved human]] with the ability to [[ |
'''Arthur Petrelli''' was the husband of [[Angela Petrelli|Angela]], the father of [[Nathan]], [[Peter]], and was a [[The Company's founders|founding member]] of [[the Company]]. He was an [[evolved human]] with the ability to [[Ability absorption|steal other evolved humans' abilities through physical contact]]. |
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==About== |
==About== |
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After having served in the [[Vietnam War]] alongside [[Daniel Linderman]], Arthur (and [[Angela Petrelli|his wife]]) helped [[The Company's founders|found]] [[the Company]]. He worked with the others in the group to perform acts they believed would help the world. Arthur continued his relationship with Linderman, as he was the criminal defense attorney for the [[Linderman Group]]. Arthur was reported to have committed [[suicide]] in [[April 2006]] after a long battle with [[depression]]. However, about a year later, Arthur made his existence public and began assembling a [[Arthur's team|team]] of [[evolved human]] "villains" to carry out his plans. He was finally killed by Peter and Sylar with the help of the Haitian. |
After having served in the [[Vietnam War]] alongside [[Daniel Linderman]], Arthur (and [[Angela Petrelli|his wife]]) helped [[The Company's founders|found]] [[the Company]]. He worked with the others in the group to perform acts they believed would help the world. Arthur continued his relationship with Linderman, as he was the criminal defense attorney for the [[Linderman Group]]. Arthur was reported to have committed [[suicide]] in [[April 2006]] after a long battle with [[depression]] although in truth his wife Angela poisoned him. He survived, albeit completely paralyzed and faked his own death. However, about a year later, Arthur made his existence public and began assembling a [[Arthur's team|team]] of [[evolved human]] "villains" to carry out his plans. He was finally killed by Peter and Sylar with the help of the Haitian. |
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==Character History== |
==Character History== |
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===[[Season One]]=== |
===[[Season One]]=== |
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{{season summary|season=One}} |
{{season summary|season=One}} |
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Mr. Petrelli's death affects the Petrelli family and his memory continues to run through their thoughts. [[Hana Gitelman]] discovers files that discuss Mr. Petrelli and [[Linderman]]'s involvement during the [[Vietnam War]]. |
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Mr. Petrelli is said to have died [[Episode:Six Months Ago|six months]] before ''[[Season One|Volume One: Genesis]]'' begins. His death is explained by his wife, [[Angela Petrelli]], to have been a [[suicide]] brought about by delusions of grandeur and clinical [[depression]]. However, another story was given that Arthur died of a heart attack. |
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===[[Four Months Later...]]=== |
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He is mentioned several times throughout the season. Angela and Arthur had plans for their granddaughter, [[Claire Bennet]], and had made arrangements for her. Arthur was close friends with [[Daniel Linderman]], a mobster and a client of Arthur's law firm. Arthur's son [[Nathan Petrelli|Nathan]] was asked to [[Linderman's prosecution|prosecute]] Linderman by the District Attorney, which would have made Arthur, Linderman's lawyer, look bad as well. However, shortly before the trial, Arthur is declared dead. |
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When [[Nathan]] comes home drunk, [[Angela Petrelli|his mother]] remarks to him that she's glad his father isn't there to see him now. [[Kaito]] reveals that Mr. Petrelli was part of an elite [[group of twelve]] individuals. |
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===[[The Kindness of Strangers]]=== |
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[[Nathan]] identifies his father amongst others in the [[:Image:Group_of_twelve.jpg|photo]] of the [[group of twelve]]. |
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{{season summary|season=Two}} |
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It is revealed that Arthur was one of [[Group of twelve|twelve founders]] of [[the Company]], as were [[Angela Petrelli|his wife]] and [[Linderman]]. The twelve individuals had formed together to save the world and help [[evolved humans]] like themselves. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:Elle's First Assignment, Part 1]]=== |
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[[Bob]] tells [[Elle]] that [[Claire]]'s blood could make her a major player in [[the Company]], comparing her to Arthur Petrelli. |
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[[Angela Petrelli|Angela]] informs [[Hiro Nakamura]] and [[Ando Masahashi]] that everyone is being manipulated by someone very powerful, and that they must stop it. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:War Buddies, Part 7]]=== |
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Arthur's name and [[New York, NY|location]] are in [[Linda Tavara]]'s [[Linda's notebook|notepad]], which [[Linderman]] currently possesses. |
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[[Angela Petrelli|Angela]] reveals that she and Arthur genetically enhanced their son, [[Nathan Petrelli|Nathan]], as a baby, to give him an [[Flight|ability]] after Nathan was born an ordinary person, something which disappointed Arthur. |
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===[[Season Three]]=== |
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Angela has a [[Precognitive dreaming|dream]], where she sees Nathan, [[Tracy Strauss]], and [[Peter Petrelli|Peter]] dead. Arthur appears to her in this dream, telling her that he can't have her dreaming the future like this. Angela vows to stop Arthur's plans, but in turn he tells her she won't be able to move. Angela wakes up from this dream in a coma, indeed unable to move. |
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Arthur appears in one of [[Angela]]'s [[Precognitive dreaming|dreams of the future]]. In the dream, Arthur confronts Angela and forces her to be unable to move once she awakens. Meanwhile, at the [[Pinehearst]] building, [[Maury Parkman]] reports to a bedridden Arthur on the progress of [[Daphne Millbrook]]'s recruitment. [[Knox]] soon brings [[Adam Monroe]] into Arthur's room and Arthur is able to [[Power absorption|take]] Adam's [[Rapid cell regeneration|regenerative abilities]], causing him to rapidly age and die. Arthur, now fully healed, addresses "the bad guys" but is interrupted by the entrance of [[Peter|his son]]. Arthur tricks Peter and removes all of [[Empathic mimicry|his powers]], leaving him [[Ability loss|powerless]]. Arthur also uses his power to remove [[Maya Herrera]]'s [[Poison emission|poison abilities]], thus winning the trust of [[Mohinder Suresh]], whom Arthur gives the task of completing [[Genetic modification formula|the formula]]. |
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[[Image:Arthurs bullet is stopped.jpg|thumb|right|Arthur is killed after [[Power absorption|causing]] [[Pinehearst|much]] grief.]] |
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Just as Mohinder begins an experiment on Peter, [[Sylar]] appears and [[Telekinesis|kills]] [[Dr. Livitz]] and releases Peter. Arthur throws some [[Electric manipulation|lightning]] at Peter but misses, leading Peter to escape. Arthur stops Mohinder from hurting Sylar and reveals that Sylar is his son. Arthur tells Sylar that Angela tried to kill him as a baby and Sylar decides to side with Arthur, telekinetically throwing Peter out of a window. Via a spirit walk, it is revealed that Arthur arranged Nathan's accident, which led [[Heidi]] to become paralyzed. Arthur went on to plan another attempt on Nathan's life with the aid of [[Linderman]]. Angela attempts to kill Arthur upon learning of his plans for Nathan. Arthur, bedridden has Dr. Livitz to tell Angela and his family that he is dead. In present time, Arthur learns of [[Hiro]]'s spirit walk and [[Space-time manipulation|teleports]] to [[Africa]] and kills [[Usutu]], also [[Mental manipulation|erasing Hiro's memories]] to the point where he thinks he's ten. |
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Returning to Pinehearst, Arthur teaches Sylar how to acquire abilities empathically. Arthur also learns from Daphne that [[Matt Parkman]] is attempting to help Angela. Arthur enters Angela's mind and after a few words from his ex-wife, he releases his hold over her. Knowing that the only way to perfect the formula is with a catalyst, Arthur sends Knox and [[Flint]] after his [[Claire Bennet|granddaughter]], whom he also believes to be the catalyst. Arthur then uses his [[precognition]] to discover that another eclipse is on its way. Upon regaining his powers, Arthur travels 16 years in the past and removes all of Hiro's abilities, also absorbing the catalyst from him. He then throws Hiro off a roof and sends Claire back to [[Primatech]] with a warning for Angela. After returning to Pinehearst, Arthur implants the catalyst into the formula, perfecting it. Arthur is then confronted by Peter and [[The Haitian]]. The Haitian is unable to suppress Arthur's abilities for long so Arthur attacks Peter, who shoots him. The bullet is stopped mid-air by Sylar, who asks Arthur a question. Arthur answers but Sylar [[Lie detection|knows he's lying]] and kills him himself. |
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[[Maury Parkman]], another [[Group of twelve|Company founder]] with the ability of [[telepathy]], talks with a bedridden Arthur at [[Pinehearst]]. Though Arthur does not speak, Maury hears his questions using [[telepathy]] and answers, reporting that [[Adam Monroe]] will be delivered to them soon and that his illusions of [[Daniel Linderman]] are causing Nathan to believe he is carrying out God's plan. |
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[[Angela]] tells [[Nathan]] that Arthur got himself "a big expensive sports car and a younger woman with questionable morals" to get over his midlife crisis. |
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While lying in bed hooked to a respirator, Arthur has [[Adam Monroe]] brought to him. Adam, greatly surprised that Arthur is still alive, is [[Telepathy|told]] by him something that visibly frightens Adam. Adam attempts to escape, but [[Knox]] holds him back. After Adam pleads for his life, Knox forces Arthur's hand on Adam's, causing Adam to age rapidly and turn to dust. Mr. Petrelli then pulls the respirator from his throat, [[Rapid cell regeneration|heals]] instantly, and proclaims that "It's good to breathe again." |
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===[[Episode:The Fifth Stage|The Fifth Stage]]=== |
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Later, Arthur welcomes [[Maury]], Knox, [[Daphne]], and [[Flint]] to [[Pinehearst]]. [[Peter]] interrupts the meeting and is understandably shocked to see his father. Arthur asks Peter to give him a hug, to which he reluctantly agrees. Suddenly, Peter cries out as a white light is [[Power absorption|pulled]] into Arthur from Peter. Peter falls to the floor and attempts to use an [[Electric manipulation|ability]], but nothing happens. Arthur then demonstrates a spark of electricity at his fingertips, claiming that he has Peter's powers now. |
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[[Peter]] and [[Nathan]] sit on a rooftop and talk about [[Episode:Don't Look Back|the last time they were there]], when they discussed their [[Arthur|dad]]'s depression and whether Peter could [[Flight|fly]]. |
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At [[Nathan's funeral]], [[Peter]] reminisces about his childhood while giving a eulogy. He states that [[Nathan]] had taught him several skills, such as skateboarding or fishing, because Arthur wasn't around to teach them to Peter. He also says that Nathan was much more demanding of him than his father would have been. |
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[[Peter]] has a dream, recalling [[Episode:Six Months Ago|the day that he learned that his father was dead]], and some of [[Angela Petrelli|his mother's]] words at Arthur's funeral. He then recalls his most recent memories of Arthur [[Power absorption|stealing]] all of his powers. Suddenly, Peter wakes up, and finds that he is handcuffed to a gurney and unable to escape. Arthur is sitting nearby reading [[wikipedia:Nietzsche|Nietzsche]]. Arthur tells Peter that his body is still in shock from when he [[Power absorption|absorbed his abilities]]. Peter swears that he will stop Arthur. Arthur then tells Peter that he is grounded. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:From the Files of Primatech, Part 4]]=== |
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[[Daphne]] checks in with Arthur, who wants to know why she hasn’t recruited [[Matt]] to [[Pinehearst Company|Pinehearst]]. He wonders if she was [[Telepathy|thinking]] something that might discourage Matt from joining. [[Knox]] [[Enhanced strength#Knox|picks up on her fear]] and she asks how she can fix it. Arthur tells her to kill Matt, much to [[Maury Parkman|Maury’s]] outrage. Maury says he’s promised his loyalty in return for Matt’s safety. When he tries to interfere, Arthur casually snaps his neck using [[telekinesis]], and [[irony|thanks him]] for all of his [[sacrifice]]. Daphne insists there must be another way, and Arthur glares at her. |
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In [[1978]], Arthur discusses the results of [[Mindy Sprague]] [[Energy absorption, transference, and redirection|absorbing too much energy]] and changing the weather pattern to create a [[blizzard of 1978|blizzard]]. After [[Charles Deveaux]] offers to go "[[Telepathy|clean up]]," Arthur introduces [[Maury Parkman]] to the other [[Company founders]]. Arthur implies Maury can do the job just as well as Charles. |
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===[[June 13th, Part Two]]=== |
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Later Arthur is with [[Mohinder]] looking in on [[Maya]], who, like Peter, is strapped to a bed. Mohinder tells Arthur that he only wanted to help Maya and relieve her of her ability. Arthur says that all Mohinder has to do is watch. He then enters the room and absorbs Maya's [[Poison emission|ability]]. He then shows Mohinder the [[Genetic modification formula|formula]] and asks for Mohinder's help, who hesitates at first, then asks for test subjects. |
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After [[Hiro Nakamura|Hiro's]] [[space-time manipulation|powers]] fail him, [[Angela Petrelli|Angela]] realizes that [[Tommy Clark|Nathan]], as Arthur's great-grandson, has inherited Arthur's [[ability absorption|powers]], though Hiro later tells [[Noah Bennet|Noah]] that Nathan's powers are different in that he can only keep one ability at a time. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:Godsend, Part 5]]=== |
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Arthur, accompanied by guards, attempts to take Peter to Mohinder for testing. However, he sees that Peter has escaped his cuffs. Peter runs at Arthur with a tray but Arthur [[Telekinesis|telekinetically]] stops him and then his guards subdue him. Peter is taken to Mohinder, who attempts to inject Peter with the formula. However, [[Sylar]] arrives to save Peter from Mohinder. After killing [[Dr. Livitz]], Sylar frees Peter, but is attacked by Mohinder. Arthur comes in and tries to use [[Electric manipulation|electricity]] to stop Peter, but Peter escapes. Arthur then stops Mohinder from pummeling Sylar and reveals to Mohinder that Sylar is his son. |
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Later, Arthur speaks with [[Flint]] about Peter's escape from the building. Flint is sent to go find Peter. Arthur also has Sylar suspended in the air telekinetically. He explains to Sylar that [[Angela]] is not the woman Sylar thinks she is and that she had [[Precognitive dreaming|seen Sylar's future]] when Sylar was a baby. Arthur releases Sylar from the telekinetic suspension and says that Angela was so afraid of what Sylar would become that she tried to drown him in the bath. He tells Sylar that he arrived just in time to stop her. |
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Minutes later Arthur and Sylar arrive to recapture Peter. Peter tells Sylar that Arthur can't be trusted, but Arthur insists that they can change the [[Exposed future|future]] that Peter saw. Peter tells Sylar to just kick Arthur's ass so they can leave but Sylar tells him he isn't going anywhere, but Peter is. He telekinetically tosses Peter out a window for him to fall seven stories. Peter survives. Arthur asks Sylar how he thinks Peter survived but Sylar says he doesn't know. Arthur gazes as Sylar knowingly, then receives a call from [[Daphne]]. She says she's won [[Matt]] over. Arthur tells her that if she screws her mission up he'll put her back where he found her. |
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===[[Villains]]=== |
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[[Hiro]] begins his [[precognition|spirit walk]], learning that Arthur was responsible for [[Nathan's accident]] in [[April 2006|the previous year]]. Arthur and [[Linderman]] expected the crash to kill [[Nathan]] to stop the DA's office from [[Linderman's prosecution|inquiring into Linderman's affairs]]. When [[Angela]] finds out that he tried to kill Nathan, Arthur uses his [[telepathy]] to convince Angela that it has to be done. Later, while having dinner, Angela confronts Arthur about it, having had her memory [[healing|restored]] by Linderman. Using the [[Haitian]] to [[mental manipulation|block his powers]], she asks Arthur whether he can understand her any more without his powers. Arthur appears to be having a bout with indigestion until Angela says that she poisoned [[lentil soup|his food]]. Arthur is taken to the hospital where [[Dr. Livitz]] tells his family he's dead. However, Dr. Livitz explains to Arthur (who is really alive) that the poison caused permanent damage to his peripheral nervous system, paralyzing him and forcing him to have to breathe through a tube. Arthur [[telepathic]]ally orders Dr. Livitz to use someone else's body for the cremation that Angela ordered. |
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Hiro wakes from his spirit walk only for him and Ando to find that [[Usutu]] has been decapitated. [[Arthur]] suddenly appears and grabs Hiro by the head, causing him to scream as if in great pain. |
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===[[It's Coming]]=== |
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Arthur, still grabbing Hiro by the head, damages a great deal of his memories leaving him to as a ten year old kid, Ando tries to stop Arthur but he pushes him telekinetically. While looking around Arthur notices the [[eclipse]] painted by Usutu. Arthur takes a closer look at the eclipse when he notices Hiro and Ando attempting to escape. He walks towards them but Hiro manages to teleport away before he reaches them. Arthur then [[Space-time manipulation|teleports]] back to [[Pinehearst]], where he tells Sylar that he doesn't need to kill to obtain new abilities, that he can obtain new abilities by using his empathy, which he can teach him. He leads him down a corridor into a dark room and locks him there. Later, he is seen watching Sylar and Elle's interactions in a computer. Also he is able to use his telepathy to fight with Matt who is attempting to free Angela from being trapped in her mind. Appearing as Daphne, Arthur arrives and stabs Matt but is revealed when the real Daphne joins them and professes her love for Matt. Angela reminds Arthur that he did and still does love her and convinces him to let her go after which Matt is able to wake himself, Angela and Daphne up. Arthur, sitting in the chair in his office at [[Pinehearst]], senses [[Tracy Strauss]] behind him. He asks her if she wants her ability taken away but Tracy says she is happy with it. Tracy then states that they can help each other by saying that she can try to win [[Nathan]] over to Arthur's side and becomes one of the villains. Finally, he paints a picture of an [[eclipse]] and says that it's coming. |
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===[[The Eclipse, Part 1]]=== |
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Arthur is doing more [[precognitive]] sketches. They include: Peter and Nathan falling toward a jungle; Sylar kissing Elle; Hiro, Matt, and Ando standing in a cornfield; and Noah holding a dead Claire. |
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[[Mohinder]] is conducting an autopsy on [[Elephant man|his test subject]] and realizes that he himself is still mutating. He goes to see Arthur and demands the catalyst. Arthur shows him the picture of Noah and Claire and says it’s going to happen today. Mohinder says it’s impossible since Claire can't die, but Arthur asks him how it could happen. Mohinder suspects the eclipse is involved and notes that if Claire dies, the catalyst dies with her and he can't get a cure. There’s another sketch of Mohinder in a cocoon and Arthur warns that everything is going to change today. |
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[[Tracy]] calls Arthur with information on where Nathan and Peter are going. Tracy wonders if Arthur is going to hurt Nathan, and Arthur says there are some things out of his control. Tracy, concerned, says they need him. Arthur tells Tracy to go to the Marine training facility at Parris Island and use some of her connections to put together an army. She balks but he says she has to do what he says or Nathan won't make it to the White House. |
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During the eclipse, Arthur throws the sketches on the ground in frustration. |
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Mohinder determines that every facet of the formula has disappeared from his body. He has no idea why or how and then brings up a file on [[Maya]]. He prepares to leave but Arthur and [[Flint]] come in. Arthur says that Mohinder has to get everyone’s abilities back and Mohinder warns that it may be irreversible. Flint slams Mohinder into the wall and tells him he’s going to stay there until Mohinder gets their powers back. |
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===[[The Eclipse, Part 2]]=== |
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At [[Pinehearst]], [[Mohinder]] goes over research materials on [[eclipse]]s and considers [[Maya]]’s address. [[Flint]] is watching him and [[Arthur]] arrives to demand answers. Mohinder says there are too many possibilities to narrow anything down, and Flint snaps at him. Arthur tells Mohinder that he needs more incentive and has Flint torture him with a cigarette lighter. Mohinder collapses in pain and Arthur leaves. |
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After the eclipse, Arthur is watching a battered Flint when Mohinder returns. Arthur admits the eclipse showed them all that they’re desperate and weak, and asks if Mohinder is ready to go back to work. Mohinder says he has nowhere else to go and Arthur assures him that they’ll find a cure. However, he warns Mohinder he’ll have to take care of the monster within him on his own. |
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===[[Our Father]]=== |
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Arthur is pleasantly surprised when Nathan arrives to join him. Nathan tells Arthur that he is taking over Pinehearst. After some quick negotiating by [[Tracy]], Arthur reluctantly agrees. Sixteen years in the past, [[Ishi_Nakamura|Hiro's mother]] gives the catalyst to her son. Unfortunately, Arthur appears as Hiro and Claire are about to return to the present. Arthur takes both the catalyst and Hiro's powers before telekinetically throwing him from the balcony (Hiro manages to grab a flagpole on the way down). Arthur then returns Claire to the present day with a message for Angela: "I've won". Arthur returns to present-day Pinehearst and release the catalyst into the formula. Mohinder is preparing to test the formula on a Marine when Arthur senses a disturbance and exits the lab. Arthur finds Peter brandishing a gun. Arthur tries to telekinetically knock the gun away, but the Haitian blocks his powers. Arthur tells Peter that they can use the formula to restore his powers, but Peter isn't buying. The Haitian's powers begin to falter against Arthur's power, but Peter remains ambivalent. Arthur taunts Peter, saying "That's your problem, son: too much thought, not enough action" and "How could you be my son?" Peter fires his gun as Arthur overcomes the Haitian's power and [[Telekinesis|slices Peter's cheek]], but Sylar stops the bullet in mid-air. Sylar asks Arthur if he is his family; Arthur replies "yes, I'm your father." But Sylar, having [[power_theft|acquired]] the power of [[lie detection]] from [[Sue Landers]], knows Arthur is lying. Sylar says "You're not a killer, Peter--I am", then telekinetically projects the bullet into Arthur's head, killing him [[Rapid_cell_regeneration#Notes|permanently]]. |
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===[[Graphic Novel:Truths]]=== |
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Seconds away from death, Arthur remembers a hunting trip at Pinehearst when Nathan and Peter were children. He is disappointed when Peter is unwilling to shoot a deer, and proud of Nathan when he takes the shot. Later, he discusses with Angela that "the wrong son" has the genetic markers for abilities, and they discuss flying Dr. [[Zimmerman]] in to inject Nathan with the [[formula]] for synthetic abilities. He realizes that Peter is now strong enough to take the shot – even with his own father as the target – and has proven his doubts wrong. As [[Sylar]] releases the bullet [[Brain penetration|into his forehead]], Arthur is proud that both his sons are strong enough to do what must be done once he is dead. |
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===[[Dual]]=== |
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Arthur lies dead on the floor as Peter gazes at his body. Nathan enters the room. He is sorrowful to see that his father is dead, and he closes Arthur's eyes. |
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===[[Cold Snap]]=== |
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[[Millie]], a friend of [[Angela Petrelli]]'s, mentions that Angela has never been the same since Arthur died. It is assumed she was referring to when Angela secretly tried to kill Arthur, as nobody outside of [[Pinehearst]] or [[the Company]] ever knew of his survival or plans. |
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===[[Into Asylum]]=== |
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[[Angela Petrelli|Angela]] takes [[Peter Petrelli|Peter]] to [[Father Vance's church|a church]], and tells him that this church is where she and Arthur got married. She blames herself for taking all of the love out of the Petrelli family, and for losing her husband. |
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==[[Evolved Human]] [[Power absorption|Abilities]]== |
==[[Evolved Human]] [[Power absorption|Abilities]]== |
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Arthur Petrelli had the ability to [[Power absorption|steal the abilities of other evolved humans]]. By making physical contact, Arthur took Adam Monroe's [[rapid cellular regeneration|ability]] and was immediately able to access it, healing the nerve damage that had left him paralyzed. A person whose ability Arthur has stolen is left [[Ability loss|powerless]]. |
Arthur Petrelli had the ability to [[Power absorption|steal the abilities of other evolved humans]]. By making physical contact, Arthur took Adam Monroe's [[rapid cellular regeneration|ability]] and was immediately able to access it, healing the nerve damage that had left him paralyzed. A person whose ability Arthur has stolen is left [[Ability loss|powerless]] though [[Matt Parkman Jr.]]'s [[activation and deactivation|power]] can restore a stolen ability. |
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He claimed to have absorbed all of Peter's abilities after touching him, leaving Peter without his abilities; however, he did not demonstrate all of the abilities that Peter possessed. |
He claimed to have absorbed all of Peter's abilities after touching him, leaving Peter without his abilities; however, he did not demonstrate all of the abilities that Peter possessed. |
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The abilities that Arthur had acquired and demonstrated are: |
The abilities that Arthur had acquired and demonstrated are: |
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* [[Telepathy]] from an unknown source ( |
* [[Telepathy]] from an unknown source (''[[Villains]]'') and [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
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* [[Rapid cell regeneration]] from [[Adam Monroe]] and [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
* [[Rapid cell regeneration]] from [[Adam Monroe]] and [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
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* [[Electric manipulation]] from [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
* [[Electric manipulation]] from [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
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* [[Telekinesis]] from [[Peter Petrelli]] (stolen in ''[[Dying of the Light]]'', demonstrated in ''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'') |
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* [[Poison emission]] from [[Maya Herrera]] (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'') |
* [[Poison emission]] from [[Maya Herrera]] (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'') |
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* [[Telekinesis]] (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'') from [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
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* [[Mental manipulation]] from an unknown source (demonstrated in ''[[Villains]]'') |
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* [[Mental manipulation]] from an unknown source (''[[Villains]]'') |
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* [[Space-time manipulation]] (''[[It's Coming]]'') from [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') and [[Hiro Nakamura]] (''[[Our Father]]'') |
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* [[Precognition]] (''[[It's Coming]]'') from [[Peter Petrelli]] (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
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The known abilities that Arthur had acquired but didn't demonstrate are: |
The known abilities that Arthur had acquired but didn't demonstrate are: |
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Arthur claimed that the effects of his ability are permanent. |
Arthur claimed that the effects of his ability are permanent. |
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==[[Heroes Reborn App]]== |
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Prior to ''[[Heroes Reborn]]'' starting, the {{Heroes Reborn app}} was released with a video summary of Arthur's history. The summary included: |
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* [[Company founders]] Arthur Petrelli and [[Daniel Linderman]] scheme to control their empire. {{epp|308}} |
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* Arthur differs with his wife [[Angela]] on the Petrelli legacy. {{epp|308}} |
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* Felled by his wife's [[lentil soup|poison]], Arthur has a plan for recover. {{epp|306}} |
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* Arthur [[power theft|steals]] [[abilities]] from others, including his son [[Peter]]. {{epp|306}} |
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* Arthur tries again to convince his son [[Nathan]] that their destiny awaits. {{epp|309}} |
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* Finally confronted by Peter, Arthur's [[Sylar|enemies]] finally catch up with him. {{epp|312}} |
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=={{MQ}}== |
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"''My father was my hero.''" |
"''My father was my hero.''" |
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: - [[Linderman]], [[Nathan]] (''[[Landslide]]'') |
: - [[Linderman]], [[Nathan]] (''[[Landslide]]'') |
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"''Ah, it feels good to breathe again.''" |
"''Ah, it feels good to breathe again.''" |
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: - Arthur (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
: - Arthur (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
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"''The bad guys are here.''" |
"''The bad guys are here.''" |
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: - Arthur (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
: - Arthur (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
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"''You don't have your powers anymore, Peter...because I have them now.''" |
"''You don't have your powers anymore, Peter...because I have them now.''" |
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: - Arthur (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
: - Arthur (''[[Dying of the Light]]'') |
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"''I am better, Peter. That's not a belief, it's a fact.''" |
"''I am better, Peter. That's not a belief, it's a fact.''" |
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: - Arthur (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'') |
: - Arthur (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'') |
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"''Son, until you change that attitude, you're grounded.''" |
"''Son, until you change that attitude, you're grounded.''" |
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: - Arthur (to [[Peter]]) (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'') |
: - Arthur (to [[Peter]]) (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]'') |
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"''I understand you've been dreaming about me.''" |
"''I understand you've been dreaming about me.''" |
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: - Arthur (to [[Hiro]]) (''[[Villains]]'') |
: - Arthur (to [[Hiro]]) (''[[Villains]]'') |
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"''It's coming.''" |
"''It's coming.''" |
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: - Arthur (''[[It's Coming]]'') |
: - Arthur (''[[It's Coming]]'') |
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==Notes== |
==Notes== |
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[[image:Mr petrelli.jpg|Arthur Petrelli as he appeared in the photo of the Company's founders.|thumb]] |
[[image:Mr petrelli.jpg|Arthur Petrelli as he appeared in the photo of the Company's founders.|thumb]] |
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*Since [[The_Company%27s_founders#Gallery|the photo of the Company's founders]] was taken before Robert Forster was cast, it has another actor as Arthur. A [[ |
* Since [[The_Company%27s_founders#Gallery|the photo of the Company's founders]] was taken before Robert Forster was cast, it has another actor as Arthur. A [[Chandra Suresh#Notes|similar problem]] happened with [[Chandra]]. |
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* Arthur Petrelli appears to have been financially successful as a lawyer, and seems to have left his wife considerably wealthy. |
* Arthur Petrelli appears to have been financially successful as a lawyer, and seems to have left his wife considerably wealthy. |
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*According to [[Angela]], at age 23 Arthur was diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Though this may have been a lie, as she said it was the reason for his suicide. |
*According to [[Angela]], at age 23 Arthur was diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Though this may have been a lie, as she said it was the reason for his suicide. |
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* The note that Dallas shares with [[Austin]] appears to be from the [[Angela|mother]] of Dallas's [[Nathan|son]]--it reads, "Our son...took his first steps yesterday." |
* The note that Dallas shares with [[Austin]] appears to be from the [[Angela|mother]] of Dallas's [[Nathan|son]]--it reads, "Our son...took his first steps yesterday." |
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* Mr. Petrelli's law firm used [[the Symbol]] in its logo (''[[Lizards]]''). Now he apparently uses two of the Symbols joined together as the logo for Pinehearst, his new place of business. |
* Mr. Petrelli's law firm used [[the Symbol]] in its logo (''[[Lizards]]''). Now he apparently uses two of the Symbols joined together as the logo for Pinehearst, his new place of business. |
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* At the time Arthur removed his powers, [[Peter]] had also been exposed to the abilities of [[persuasion]], [[freezing |
* At the time Arthur removed his powers, [[Peter]] had also been exposed to the abilities of [[persuasion]], [[freezing]], [[mental manipulation]], [[melting]], [[enhanced hearing]], [[shattering]], [[clairvoyance]], [[technopathy]], [[alchemy]], [[sound manipulation]], [[Mohinder's ability]], and [[clairsentience]]. |
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* In an [http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18602 interview], [[Chuck Kim]] confirms that Arthur stole Peter's ability of empathic mimicry. |
* In an [http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18602 interview], [[Chuck Kim]] confirms that Arthur stole Peter's ability of [[empathic mimicry]]. |
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* When Peter wakes up and finds that he is handcuffed to a gurney and unable to escape, Arthur is sitting nearby reading [[ |
* When Peter wakes up and finds that he is handcuffed to a gurney and unable to escape, Arthur is sitting nearby reading [[Nietzsche]] (''[[Eris Quod Sum]]''). A major concept in [[wikipedia:Nietzsche|Nietzsche's]] philosophy is the [[wikipedia:Übermensch|Übermensch]] (variously translated as superman, superhuman, or overman). |
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* [[Angela]] was put into a coma after a [[precognitive dreaming|vision]] involving Arthur. In it, Arthur said that she "won't be able to move" (''[[Angels and Monsters]]''). It is unclear exactly how she became comatose/paralyzed but it looks like he simply trapped her in her mind like [[Maury]] did to [[Molly]]. [[Matt Parkman]] freed Angela after a telepathic struggle with Arthur that ended with Angela convincing him to let her go (''[[It's Coming]]''). |
* [[Angela]] was put into a coma after a [[precognitive dreaming|vision]] involving Arthur. In it, Arthur said that she "won't be able to move" (''[[Angels and Monsters]]''). It is unclear exactly how she became comatose/paralyzed but it looks like he simply trapped her in her mind like [[Maury]] did to [[Molly]]. [[Matt Parkman]] freed Angela after a telepathic struggle with Arthur that ended with Angela convincing him to let her go (''[[It's Coming]]''). |
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* Arthur has been an experienced user of [[telepathy]] since at least April 2006. (''[[Villains]]'') |
* Arthur has been an experienced user of [[telepathy]] since at least April 2006. (''[[Villains]]'') |
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* Arthur, having [[power absorption|taken]] the [[mental manipulation|the ability to erase memories]] from somebody (presumably from Peter), erases nearly two decades worth of memories and knowledge from [[Hiro]] (''[[Villains]]''). |
* Arthur, having [[power absorption|taken]] the [[mental manipulation|the ability to erase memories]] from somebody (presumably from Peter), erases nearly two decades worth of memories and knowledge from [[Hiro]] (''[[Villains]]''). |
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* Arthur, during the Vietnam War, strongly resembled his son [[Nathan]]. (''[[War Buddies (disambig)|War Buddies]]'') |
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* Arthur is finally killed despite all of his powers by The Haitian, Peter and Sylar. The Haitian blocks his powers and Peter tries to shoot him in the head, but Sylar stops the bullet in mid-air. Sylar, having discovered with his recently [[power_theft|acquired]] power of [[lie detection]] that Arthur lied about being his father, projects the bullet through Arthur's head, killing him [[Rapid_cell_regeneration#Notes|permanently]]. |
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* Despite all of his powers, Arthur was finally killed by [[the Haitian]], [[Peter]] and [[Sylar]]. The Haitian used [[mental manipulation|his ability]] to suppress Arthur's powers, while Peter fired a bullet at his father's head. Sylar temporarily [[telekinesis|stopped the bullet in midair]] but then, having [[lie detection|discovered]] that Arthur lied about being his father, projected the bullet through Arthur's head, killing him [[Rapid_cell_regeneration#Notes|permanently]]. |
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* In a deleted scene from ''[[Our Father]]'' (found on the [[Season 3 DVD]]), [[Arthur]] goes to [[Madras, India]] after [[telepathy|reading]] [[Mohinder]]'s mind, and [[power absorption|steals]] [[Molly]]'s [[clairvoyance|ability]]. |
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* Arthur's [[Tommy Clark|great-grandson]] inherited his abilities, though he could only keep one power at a time, similar to Peter's [[ability replication|second power]]. He also stole both [[rapid cell regeneration]] and [[space-time manipulation]] like Arthur. |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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* For images of Arthur, see '''[[:Category:Images of Arthur Petrelli|Images of Arthur Petrelli]]'''. |
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Latest revision as of 19:03, 20 July 2016
| Arthur Petrelli | |
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| Portrayed by | Robert Forster |
| First appearance | War Buddies, Part 2 |
| In-story stats | |
| Known abilities | Ability absorption Absorbed abilities demonstrated: Telepathy, Rapid cell regeneration, Electric manipulation, Poison emission, Telekinesis, Mental manipulation, Space-time manipulation, Precognition |
| Alias | Dallas |
| Gender | |
| Date of marriage | 1964 |
| Date of death | Post-March 2007 |
| Occupations | Founding member of the Company, former leader of Pinehearst Company, former Linderman Group criminal defense attorney, former Law firm head, former U.S. Army Sergeant (served as a squad leader) |
| Significant other | formerly Angela Petrelli |
| Parent | Mrs. Petrelli (deceased) |
| Children | Nathan Petrelli (deceased), Peter Petrelli |
| Grandchildren | Claire Bennet, Simon Petrelli, Monty Petrelli |
| Sibling | Tim Petrelli |
| Other relatives | Sister-in-law: Alice Shaw Great grandchildren: Tommy Clark, Malina |
Arthur Petrelli was the husband of Angela, the father of Nathan, Peter, and was a founding member of the Company. He was an evolved human with the ability to steal other evolved humans' abilities through physical contact.
About
After having served in the Vietnam War alongside Daniel Linderman, Arthur (and his wife) helped found the Company. He worked with the others in the group to perform acts they believed would help the world. Arthur continued his relationship with Linderman, as he was the criminal defense attorney for the Linderman Group. Arthur was reported to have committed suicide in April 2006 after a long battle with depression although in truth his wife Angela poisoned him. He survived, albeit completely paralyzed and faked his own death. However, about a year later, Arthur made his existence public and began assembling a team of evolved human "villains" to carry out his plans. He was finally killed by Peter and Sylar with the help of the Haitian.
Character History
Season One
For an episode-by-episode summary, see Arthur Petrelli: Season One History.
Mr. Petrelli's death affects the Petrelli family and his memory continues to run through their thoughts. Hana Gitelman discovers files that discuss Mr. Petrelli and Linderman's involvement during the Vietnam War.
Four Months Later...
When Nathan comes home drunk, his mother remarks to him that she's glad his father isn't there to see him now. Kaito reveals that Mr. Petrelli was part of an elite group of twelve individuals.
The Kindness of Strangers
Nathan identifies his father amongst others in the photo of the group of twelve.
Graphic Novel:Elle's First Assignment, Part 1
Bob tells Elle that Claire's blood could make her a major player in the Company, comparing her to Arthur Petrelli.
Graphic Novel:War Buddies, Part 7
Arthur's name and location are in Linda Tavara's notepad, which Linderman currently possesses.
Season Three
For an episode-by-episode summary, see Arthur Petrelli: Season Three History.
Arthur appears in one of Angela's dreams of the future. In the dream, Arthur confronts Angela and forces her to be unable to move once she awakens. Meanwhile, at the Pinehearst building, Maury Parkman reports to a bedridden Arthur on the progress of Daphne Millbrook's recruitment. Knox soon brings Adam Monroe into Arthur's room and Arthur is able to take Adam's regenerative abilities, causing him to rapidly age and die. Arthur, now fully healed, addresses "the bad guys" but is interrupted by the entrance of his son. Arthur tricks Peter and removes all of his powers, leaving him powerless. Arthur also uses his power to remove Maya Herrera's poison abilities, thus winning the trust of Mohinder Suresh, whom Arthur gives the task of completing the formula.

Just as Mohinder begins an experiment on Peter, Sylar appears and kills Dr. Livitz and releases Peter. Arthur throws some lightning at Peter but misses, leading Peter to escape. Arthur stops Mohinder from hurting Sylar and reveals that Sylar is his son. Arthur tells Sylar that Angela tried to kill him as a baby and Sylar decides to side with Arthur, telekinetically throwing Peter out of a window. Via a spirit walk, it is revealed that Arthur arranged Nathan's accident, which led Heidi to become paralyzed. Arthur went on to plan another attempt on Nathan's life with the aid of Linderman. Angela attempts to kill Arthur upon learning of his plans for Nathan. Arthur, bedridden has Dr. Livitz to tell Angela and his family that he is dead. In present time, Arthur learns of Hiro's spirit walk and teleports to Africa and kills Usutu, also erasing Hiro's memories to the point where he thinks he's ten.
Returning to Pinehearst, Arthur teaches Sylar how to acquire abilities empathically. Arthur also learns from Daphne that Matt Parkman is attempting to help Angela. Arthur enters Angela's mind and after a few words from his ex-wife, he releases his hold over her. Knowing that the only way to perfect the formula is with a catalyst, Arthur sends Knox and Flint after his granddaughter, whom he also believes to be the catalyst. Arthur then uses his precognition to discover that another eclipse is on its way. Upon regaining his powers, Arthur travels 16 years in the past and removes all of Hiro's abilities, also absorbing the catalyst from him. He then throws Hiro off a roof and sends Claire back to Primatech with a warning for Angela. After returning to Pinehearst, Arthur implants the catalyst into the formula, perfecting it. Arthur is then confronted by Peter and The Haitian. The Haitian is unable to suppress Arthur's abilities for long so Arthur attacks Peter, who shoots him. The bullet is stopped mid-air by Sylar, who asks Arthur a question. Arthur answers but Sylar knows he's lying and kills him himself.
Orientation
Angela tells Nathan that Arthur got himself "a big expensive sports car and a younger woman with questionable morals" to get over his midlife crisis.
The Fifth Stage
Peter and Nathan sit on a rooftop and talk about the last time they were there, when they discussed their dad's depression and whether Peter could fly.
Upon This Rock
At Nathan's funeral, Peter reminisces about his childhood while giving a eulogy. He states that Nathan had taught him several skills, such as skateboarding or fishing, because Arthur wasn't around to teach them to Peter. He also says that Nathan was much more demanding of him than his father would have been.
Graphic Novel:From the Files of Primatech, Part 4
In 1978, Arthur discusses the results of Mindy Sprague absorbing too much energy and changing the weather pattern to create a blizzard. After Charles Deveaux offers to go "clean up," Arthur introduces Maury Parkman to the other Company founders. Arthur implies Maury can do the job just as well as Charles.
June 13th, Part Two
After Hiro's powers fail him, Angela realizes that Nathan, as Arthur's great-grandson, has inherited Arthur's powers, though Hiro later tells Noah that Nathan's powers are different in that he can only keep one ability at a time.
Graphic Novel:Godsend, Part 5
Evolved Human Abilities
Arthur Petrelli had the ability to steal the abilities of other evolved humans. By making physical contact, Arthur took Adam Monroe's ability and was immediately able to access it, healing the nerve damage that had left him paralyzed. A person whose ability Arthur has stolen is left powerless though Matt Parkman Jr.'s power can restore a stolen ability.
He claimed to have absorbed all of Peter's abilities after touching him, leaving Peter without his abilities; however, he did not demonstrate all of the abilities that Peter possessed.
Acquired Abilities
The abilities that Arthur had acquired and demonstrated are:
- Telepathy from an unknown source (Villains) and Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Rapid cell regeneration from Adam Monroe and Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Electric manipulation from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Poison emission from Maya Herrera (Eris Quod Sum)
- Telekinesis (Eris Quod Sum) from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Mental manipulation from an unknown source (Villains)
- Space-time manipulation (It's Coming) from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light) and Hiro Nakamura (Our Father)
- Precognition (It's Coming) from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
The known abilities that Arthur had acquired but didn't demonstrate are:
- Empathic mimicry from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Enhanced strength from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Flight from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Induced radioactivity from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Intuitive aptitude from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Invisibility from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Phasing from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Precognitive dreaming from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Pyrokinesis from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
- Super speed from Peter Petrelli (Dying of the Light)
Arthur claimed that the effects of his ability are permanent.
Heroes Reborn App
Prior to Heroes Reborn starting, the Heroes Reborn app was released with a video summary of Arthur's history. The summary included:
- Ability: power absorption
- Company founders Arthur Petrelli and Daniel Linderman scheme to control their empire. (Villains)
- Arthur differs with his wife Angela on the Petrelli legacy. (Villains)
- Felled by his wife's poison, Arthur has a plan for recover. (Dying of the Light)
- Arthur steals abilities from others, including his son Peter. (Dying of the Light)
- Arthur tries again to convince his son Nathan that their destiny awaits. (It's Coming)
- Finally confronted by Peter, Arthur's enemies finally catch up with him. (Our Father)
Memorable Quotes
"Your father was weak."
"My father was my hero."
"Ah, it feels good to breathe again."
- - Arthur (Dying of the Light)
"The bad guys are here."
- - Arthur (Dying of the Light)
"You don't have your powers anymore, Peter...because I have them now."
- - Arthur (Dying of the Light)
"I am better, Peter. That's not a belief, it's a fact."
- - Arthur (Eris Quod Sum)
"Son, until you change that attitude, you're grounded."
- - Arthur (to Peter) (Eris Quod Sum)
"I understand you've been dreaming about me."
"It's coming."
- - Arthur (It's Coming)
Notes

- Since the photo of the Company's founders was taken before Robert Forster was cast, it has another actor as Arthur. A similar problem happened with Chandra.
- Arthur Petrelli appears to have been financially successful as a lawyer, and seems to have left his wife considerably wealthy.
- According to Angela, at age 23 Arthur was diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Though this may have been a lie, as she said it was the reason for his suicide.
- Arthur Petrelli, as Dallas, tells part of his Vietnam War history in the Lonestar File. This file is found in the top secret Pentagon archives.
- The note that Dallas shares with Austin appears to be from the mother of Dallas's son--it reads, "Our son...took his first steps yesterday."
- Mr. Petrelli's law firm used the Symbol in its logo (Lizards). Now he apparently uses two of the Symbols joined together as the logo for Pinehearst, his new place of business.
- At the time Arthur removed his powers, Peter had also been exposed to the abilities of persuasion, freezing, mental manipulation, melting, enhanced hearing, shattering, clairvoyance, technopathy, alchemy, sound manipulation, Mohinder's ability, and clairsentience.
- In an interview, Chuck Kim confirms that Arthur stole Peter's ability of empathic mimicry.
- When Peter wakes up and finds that he is handcuffed to a gurney and unable to escape, Arthur is sitting nearby reading Nietzsche (Eris Quod Sum). A major concept in Nietzsche's philosophy is the Übermensch (variously translated as superman, superhuman, or overman).
- Angela was put into a coma after a vision involving Arthur. In it, Arthur said that she "won't be able to move" (Angels and Monsters). It is unclear exactly how she became comatose/paralyzed but it looks like he simply trapped her in her mind like Maury did to Molly. Matt Parkman freed Angela after a telepathic struggle with Arthur that ended with Angela convincing him to let her go (It's Coming).
- Arthur has been an experienced user of telepathy since at least April 2006. (Villains)
- Arthur, having taken the the ability to erase memories from somebody (presumably from Peter), erases nearly two decades worth of memories and knowledge from Hiro (Villains).
- Arthur, during the Vietnam War, strongly resembled his son Nathan. (War Buddies)
- Despite all of his powers, Arthur was finally killed by the Haitian, Peter and Sylar. The Haitian used his ability to suppress Arthur's powers, while Peter fired a bullet at his father's head. Sylar temporarily stopped the bullet in midair but then, having discovered that Arthur lied about being his father, projected the bullet through Arthur's head, killing him permanently.
- In a deleted scene from Our Father (found on the Season 3 DVD), Arthur goes to Madras, India after reading Mohinder's mind, and steals Molly's ability.
- Arthur's great-grandson inherited his abilities, though he could only keep one power at a time, similar to Peter's second power. He also stole both rapid cell regeneration and space-time manipulation like Arthur.
See Also
- For other uses of Arthur, see Arthur (disambig).
- For other members of the Petrelli family, see Petrelli (disambig).
- For images of Arthur, see Images of Arthur Petrelli.
- For a list of his victims, see Arthur's victims.
Fan Theories
Please refer to Theory:Arthur Petrelli for fan-created theories and other speculation.
