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Tracy Strauss
Portrayed by Ali Larter
First appearance The Second Coming
In-story stats
Known ability Freezing (synthetic)
Nickname Ice Queen
Gender
Age 32
Date of birth August 24, 1974
Place of birth Beverly Hills, CA
Home Washington, D.C.
Residence Tracy Strauss's apartment
Occupations Aide to Senator Nathan Petrelli,
Pinehearst consultant,
former political adviser to Governor Robert Malden
Significant others Robert Malden, Nathan Petrelli
Parents W. Strauss (father),
Rebecca Rosenthal (mother)
Siblings Niki Sanders (triplet sister, deceased),
Barbara (triplet sister)
Other relatives Brother-in-law:
D.L. Hawkins (deceased)
Nephew:
Micah Sanders

Tracy Strauss is a former political adviser to New York Governor Robert Malden who was then employed by Nathan Petrelli upon his appointment to Senator. Tracy is one in a set of triplets along with Niki Sanders and Barbara. She is an evolved human with the ability to freeze things.

Character History

The Second Coming

After hearing about Nathan on television, Governor Robert Malden tells Tracy that they may have found whom they're looking for. Tracy playfully reminds him that it's her job to find the person they're looking for. Seeing Nathan on television she remarks that she likes him.

The Butterfly Effect

Tracy makes a suggestion to Malden for Nathan to serve as Senator for the state of New York. On the way to her car, a reporter stalks her with images from Lasvegasniki.com. She denies that that is her, but the reporter's sources claim otherwise, and she makes her getaway. When she gets to his hospital room, Nathan automatically thinks that Tracy is Niki. Naturally, Tracy is confused about this. She offers him the Senate, leaving her phone number. Later, Nathan accepts on the condition that she be on his team. The reporter returns, this time with the DVD of Jessica having sex with Nathan at the Corinthian. She gets so angry at him that her freezing ability manifests, and she accidentally kills him. She is naturally shocked and runs away.

One of Us, One of Them

Alone in her apartment, Tracy freezes a rose. Later, Nathan Petrelli visits her and asks why she did not attend his swearing in. Tracy shows him the video footage of him having sex with Jessica and asks who Niki Sanders was. Tracy says that the only information she found on Niki was an address in New Orleans. When Nathan only asks if she really is not Niki, Tracy leaves for New Orleans. Arriving at the Dawsons' home, she finds a coffin containing Niki's body. She is confronted by Micah, who quickly recognizes that she is not his mother. Micah cross-references Tracy and Niki's information and finds that they were both born in the same hospital on the same day and delivered by the same doctor. Tracy visits Zimmerman, who at first mistakes her for a woman named Barbara. Tracy says he is mistaken and tells him her name, and he comes to the realization that she is "the one from Beverly Hills". When Tracy questions him on how he knew she was from Beverly Hills he claims that he "created" her.

I Am Become Death

Zimmerman reveals to Tracy that she was one of triplets, Niki, herself and Barbara, and he gave each of them abilities through genetic manipulation. Afraid of her ability and guilt-ridden over the death of the reporter, Tracy tries to turn herself into the police. However, her emotional state brings her power forth and she freezes the telephone. Later, Tracy turns in her resignation to Nathan. She then goes to a bridge and attempts suicide but is saved by Nathan who flies her to safety. Tracy then reveals her power to Nathan and they share a kiss.

Angels and Monsters

Tracy goes to the Primatech facility with Nathan. Tracy explains to Angela that Dr. Zimmerman gave Tracy her ability to freeze objects and that she is a triplet. Angela tells Tracy that the process for synthetically giving powers cannot be reversed.

Dying of the Light

Nathan and Tracy arrive at Mohinder's lab to reveal that their abilities were given to them by Dr. Zimmerman. Mohinder injects Tracy and Nathan with a knock-out drug, then straps them to tables in his hive. Daphne discovers them while attempting to recruit Mohinder for the Pinehearst Company, and escapes the lab using her super speed. Tracy attempts to reason with Mohinder, then uses her freezing power to subdue Mohinder and escape from her bonds. She releases Nathan, and Mohinder recovers and uses his ability to prevent them from escaping.

Eris Quod Sum

After Mohinder escapes with Maya, Tracy waits with Nathan until the company agents arrive. Tracy is confronted by Meredith, warning her of his track record, Tracy states that she and Nathan are not together.

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It's Coming

Tracy goes to Pinehearst with Nathan and meets Arthur. After Nathan's confrontation with his dad, Tracy stays in Pinehearst and offers her allegiance to Arthur. She says that she can get Nathan on Arthur's side, but in return he must help her sometime in the future.

The Eclipse, Part 1

In Angela's office at Primatech Research, Tracy looks at a picture of the Petrelli family as she discusses Nathan with Arthur. Once she tells him that Nathan has strayed, running off to find the Haitian, Arthur muses that it's a good plan. By Arthur's tone of voice, Tracy is seriously concerned for Nathan's life and refuses to follow his orders, reminding him of their deal; Tracy puts Nathan on his father's side while Arthur keeps Tracy out of harm's way. Arthur quickly nullifies her refusal by saying that without his help, Nathan won't get to the White House with Tracy. Tracy realizes that she is stuck with following Arthur's commands for the moment. She is ordered to go to Parris Island and use her connections to round up an army.

At that point, Tracy realizes she is being watched and turns to find Angela. Tracy hastily hangs up the phone and comes up with an excuse, saying it's a call from Washington. Angela excuses her politely but smugly has an idea what she's up to.

Heroes Evolutions

In chapter 2 of Operation Bad Blood in the iStory, the Pinehearst contracted player passes Senator Petrelli and Tracy Strauss as they leave Pinehearst Headquarters together and head towards the parking lot. Later, the same player encounters her again when the player enters an elevator to head up to Priscilla's office. The elevator momentarily loses power, but Tracy plays it cool and comments that they must have gotten their wires crossed.

Evolved Human Abilities

Tracy possesses the ability to freeze objects which allows her to reduce the temperature of matter at will. She is capable of freezing human beings as well as inanimate objects including a rose, a telephone, and glass. When using her power, Tracy appears to absorb the heat from an individual instead of emitting cold. Also, while she is able to create sub-zero temperatures, Tracy herself retains body heat.

Notes

Memorable Quotes

"You don't pay me for the sex, Governor, I do that for free."

- Tracy Strauss (to Governor Malden) (The Butterfly Effect)


"You're not Niki Sanders?"

"Not in the slightest."

- Nathan Petrelli, Tracy Strauss (The Butterfly Effect)


"Do you know me?"

"Know you? I created you."

- Tracy Strauss, Dr. Zimmerman (One of Us, One of Them)


"I'd watch out for that one, if I were you."

"Oh, we're not together."

"Oh."

- Meredith Gordon, Tracy Strauss (Eris Quod Sum)


"Let me guess...you want me to take away your power."

"No. I'm actually getting used to it."

- Arthur Petrelli, Tracy Strauss

Trivia

See Also

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Tracy Strauss for fan-created theories and other speculation. Template:Pinehearst

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