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| name = Nathan Petrelli
| name = Nathan Petrelli
| sortname = Petrelli, Nathan
| sortname = Petrelli, Nathan
| nick = Flying Man,<br> Senator Sky-Boy
| nick = Flying Man,<br> Senator Sky-Boy, <br>Superman, <br>Nate
| image = Nathanpetrelli.jpg
| image = Nathanpetrelli.jpg
| caption = <!-- Caption for the image. -->
| caption =  
| portrayer = [[Adrian Pasdar]]
| portrayer = [[Adrian Pasdar]],<br />[[Jayson Blair]],<br />[[Sam Cohen]] (11 years old)
| debut = [[Episode:Genesis|Genesis]]
| debut = [[Episode:Genesis|Genesis]]
| power(s) = [[Flight]] ([[Genetic modification formula|synthetic]])
| power(s) = [[Flight]] ([[Genetic modification formula|synthetic]])
| alias = <!-- Pseudonyms and special monikers, not nicknames. -->
| alias =  
| gender = Male
| gender = Male
| home = [[Hyde Park, NY]]
| home = [[Hyde Park, NY]]
| age =  
| age = Unknown
| born =  
| born = 1967
| died =  
| died = 2007
| residence = [[The Petrellis' home|Mansion in Hyde Park, NY]]
| residence = [[The Petrellis' home|Mansion in Hyde Park, NY]]
| occupation = Chairman of the Senate Commission,<br> Head of [[Homeland Security]],<br> United States Senator, New York<br>former leader of [[Pinehearst Company]], <br>former [[Nathan's campaign|U.S. Congressman]],<br> former district attorney,<br> former U.S. Navy officer (served as a pilot)
| occupation = Chairman of the Senate Commission,<br> former Head of [[Homeland Security]],<br> United States Senator, New York<br>former leader of [[Pinehearst Company]], <br>former [[Nathan's campaign|U.S. Congressman]],<br> former district attorney,<br> former U.S. Navy officer (served as a pilot)
| significant other = formerly [[Tracy Strauss]],<br> formerly [[Heidi Petrelli]] (wife, separated),<br> formerly [[Niki Sanders]] (as [[Jessica]], deceased),<br> formerly [[Meredith Gordon]]
| significant other = formerly [[Tracy Strauss]],<br> formerly [[Heidi Petrelli]] (wife, separated),<br> formerly [[Meredith Gordon]] ([[Sylar's victims|deceased]]),<br> formerly [[Kelly Houston]] (deceased)
| parent(s)/guardian(s) = [[Angela Petrelli]],<br> [[Arthur Petrelli]] (deceased)
| parent(s)/guardian(s) = [[Angela Petrelli]],<br> [[Arthur Petrelli]] (deceased)
| child(ren) = [[Claire Bennet]],<br> [[Simon Petrelli]],<br> [[Monty Petrelli]]
| child(ren) = [[Claire Bennet]],<br> [[Simon Petrelli]],<br> [[Monty Petrelli]]
| sibling(s) = [[Peter Petrelli]]
| sibling(s) = [[Peter Petrelli]]
| other relatives =  
| grandparent(s) = '''Paternal grandparent:'''<br>Mrs. Petrelli<br>'''Maternal grandparents:'''<br>[[Mr. Shaw]] (deceased),<br>[[Mrs. Shaw]] (deceased)
| other relatives = '''Paternal uncle:'''<br>Tim Petrelli<br>'''Maternal aunt:'''<br>[[Alice Shaw]]
| grandchild(ren) = [[Tommy Clark]],<br>[[Malina]]
}}
}}
'''Senator Nathan Petrelli''' is the son of [[Arthur]] and [[Angela]], older brother of [[Peter]] and biological father of [[Claire Bennet]]. Initially seeing his [[ability]] of [[flight]] as a gift from [[God]], Nathan took every opportunity he could to try and help those around him. After discovering his [[Petrelli (disambig)|parents]] injected him with the [[genetic modification formula|formula]] at a young age, Nathan turned against his kind and is now working with [[The President|The President of the United States]] to capture anyone with abilities.
'''Senator Nathan Petrelli''' was the son of [[Arthur]] and [[Angela]], older brother of [[Peter]] and biological father of [[Claire Bennet]]. He also had two sons, [[Simon Petrelli|Simon]] and [[Monty Petrelli|Monty]] by his ex-wife [[Heidi Petrelli|Heidi Petrelli]]. He had the ability of [[flight]]. He was the namesake of [[Tommy Clark|one of Claire's children]] as named by his mother.


==About==
==About==
Nathan, ambitious, pragmatic and an aspiring politician inspired by his [[Arthur Petrelli|father]], seeks to one day help the world by occupying a high position in the government. Nathan made many questionable choices and did or supported many bad things during his [[Nathan's campaign|long and painful struggle]] for power. In the end, Nathan, upon succeeding in becoming New York State Congressman, realized how much his efforts had cost him when his beloved, yet somewhat estranged, [[Peter|younger brother]] [[Induced radioactivity|detonated]] above the city. Resigning from office, Nathan went through a long period of [[depression]], steadily driving his friends and family away, though with time, coupled with Peter's return, did Nathan resolve to make things right. To this end, he attempted to reveal the existence of evolved humans to the world, only to suffer an assassination attempt. Miraculously recovering, Nathan attributes his healing to an act of [[Faith and religion|God]], and believes [[evolved humans]] to be God's servants to His will on Earth. To this end, Nathan has since accepted the position of Junior Senator of New York, with [[Tracy Strauss]] as his aide. Nathan eventually pledges his allegiance to his father's plans to [[formula|synthetically]] give people [[abilities]], despite his father's previous attempts to kill Nathan. Unfortunately, these plans fail, so Nathan reveals the existence of evolved humans to [[the President]], like he tried to at the press conference before he was shot. They both agree to have the government capture them and place them in a facility where no harm can be done.
Nathan, ambitious, pragmatic and an aspiring politician inspired by his [[Arthur Petrelli|father]], sought to one day help the world by occupying a high position in the government. Nathan made many questionable choices and did or supported many bad things during his [[Nathan's campaign|long and painful struggle]] for power. In the end, Nathan, upon succeeding in becoming New York State Congressman, realized how much his efforts had cost him when his beloved, yet somewhat estranged, [[Peter|younger brother]] [[Induced radioactivity|detonated]] above the city. Resigning from office, Nathan went through a long period of [[depression]], steadily driving his friends and family away. Though with time, coupled with Peter's return, Nathan resolved to make things right. To this end, he attempted to reveal the existence of evolved humans to the world, only to suffer an assassination attempt. Miraculously recovering, Nathan attributed his healing to an act of [[Faith and religion|God]], and believed [[evolved humans]] to be God's servants to His will on Earth. To this end, Nathan accepted the position of Junior Senator of New York, with [[Tracy Strauss]] as his aide. After discovering that his [[Petrelli (disambig)|parents]] had injected him with the [[genetic modification formula|formula]] at a young age, Nathan eventually pledged his allegiance to his father's plans to [[formula|synthetically]] give people [[abilities]], despite his father's previous attempts to kill Nathan. Unfortunately, these plans failed, so Nathan revealed the existence of evolved humans to [[the President]], like he tried to at the press conference before he was shot. They both agreed to have the government capture them and place them in a facility where no harm could be done. Despite having turned against his own kind, he still tried his best to keep his family members safe, even if it meant risking his own secrets coming out. His biological body was killed by [[Sylar]], who had already obtained Nathan's [[shape shifting|form]] and [[clairsentience|memories]] in order to meet and replace the President. However, at [[Angela]]'s insistence, [[Matt Parkman]] [[moral ambiguity|questionably]] used both abilities against Sylar by [[telepathy|transferring Nathan's memories and forcing Sylar to believe]] that he was Nathan. For months, Sylar was living Nathan's life, unaware of his true identity, but "Nathan's" conscience resurfaced, and it seemed that Nathan wasn't willing to go down without a fight. The two battled for control over the body. After Peter used [[mental manipulation]] to help Nathan's conscience regain control one last time, Nathan discovered that Sylar was too powerful for him and tried to throw himself a roof. While hanging onto Peter's arm, he said his goodbyes to Peter before falling, appearing to finally "die", turning back into Sylar just before he crashed into a car below.


==Character History==
==Character History==
===[[Season One]]===
===[[Season One]]===
{{season summary|season=One}}
{{season summary|season=One}}
[[Image:1x01campaign.JPG|thumb|left|Nathan has an interesting conversation with [[Peter|his brother]].]]
Nathan is busy with his [[Nathan's campaign|campaign]] when his [[Peter Petrelli|brother]] claims he can [[Flight|fly]]. Peter resorts to jumping from a building, but Nathan [[Flight|flies]], yet fails to catch him. The next day, Nathan is forced to admit that he can fly. He tells the public that Peter is [[Suicide|suicidal]] to keep the reporters away. [[Mohinder Suresh|Mohinder]] pesters him on the streets, which he gets away from, and he meets with [[Niki Sanders|Niki]], whom he sleeps with. During his sleep, he is kidnapped by [[Noah Bennet|Bennet]] and [[the Haitian]], whom he [[Flight|escapes]] from. Landing at a [[Fly By Night Diner|diner]], he meets [[Hiro Nakamura|Hiro]], and is warned of a [[Explosion Future|dark future]], but is told he will win the election.
Nathan is busy with his [[Nathan's campaign|campaign]] when his [[Peter Petrelli|brother]] claims he can [[Flight|fly]]. Peter resorts to jumping from a building, but Nathan [[Flight|flies]], yet fails to catch him. The next day, Nathan is forced to admit that he can fly. He tells the public that Peter is [[Suicide|suicidal]] to keep the reporters away. [[Mohinder Suresh|Mohinder]] pesters him on the streets, which he gets away from, and he meets with [[Niki Sanders|Niki]], whom he sleeps with. During his sleep, he is kidnapped by [[Noah Bennet|Bennet]] and [[the Haitian]], whom he [[Flight|escapes]] from. Landing at a [[Fly By Night Diner|diner]], he meets [[Hiro Nakamura|Hiro]], and is warned of a [[Explosion Future|dark future]], but is told he will win the election.


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He visits [[Isaac Mendez|Isaac]] and Simone about the [[Isaac's paintings|paintings]], meeting with Hiro again. They talk, and agree to stop the [[exploding man]]. Nathan finds Mohinder, and they unsuccessfully try to calm Peter down in his [[Peter's apartment|apartment]]. Afterwards, he finds out that his daughter, [[Claire Bennet|Claire]], is still alive from [[Meredith Gordon|Meredith]]. He visits her, and gives her [[Nathan's bribe money|money]] for her to be silent. He resumes his quest to bring Linderman down - only for Peter to [[Invisibility|appear]] and tell him Simone is [[death|dead]]. Nathan goes to the [[Corinthian Casino]] regardless, and finds Hiro. Helping Hiro get his [[Kensei sword|sword]], Nathan forcefully takes Niki's gun, and meets Linderman. Linderman offers Nathan a "life of meaning", which he accepts - a life of meaning being a life in the [[White House]]. Nathan discovers that his brother has been [[Sylar's victims|killed]], and goes to the [[Petrelli mansion]], only to see Claire, who [[Rapid cell regeneration|revives]] Peter.
He visits [[Isaac Mendez|Isaac]] and Simone about the [[Isaac's paintings|paintings]], meeting with Hiro again. They talk, and agree to stop the [[exploding man]]. Nathan finds Mohinder, and they unsuccessfully try to calm Peter down in his [[Peter's apartment|apartment]]. Afterwards, he finds out that his daughter, [[Claire Bennet|Claire]], is still alive from [[Meredith Gordon|Meredith]]. He visits her, and gives her [[Nathan's bribe money|money]] for her to be silent. He resumes his quest to bring Linderman down - only for Peter to [[Invisibility|appear]] and tell him Simone is [[death|dead]]. Nathan goes to the [[Corinthian Casino]] regardless, and finds Hiro. Helping Hiro get his [[Kensei sword|sword]], Nathan forcefully takes Niki's gun, and meets Linderman. Linderman offers Nathan a "life of meaning", which he accepts - a life of meaning being a life in the [[White House]]. Nathan discovers that his brother has been [[Sylar's victims|killed]], and goes to the [[Petrelli mansion]], only to see Claire, who [[Rapid cell regeneration|revives]] Peter.


Nathan, Peter and Claire talk about the [[explosion]], and Claire tells Nathan about [[Ted Sprague|Ted]]. Nathan warns Linderman about Ted, and gets a visit from [[Mr. Thompson|Thompson]], who assures Nathan that Ted is not a problem. Finally, [[Angela Petrelli|Angela]] convinces Nathan to take the role of President once the catastrophe has occurred. Linderman also helps, telling him that his [[Mr. Petrelli|father]] was "[[evolved human|one of us]]". After, he receives a visit from [[D.L. Hawkins|D.L.]] and [[Jessica Sanders|Jessica]] while he wins the election, and tells them where Linderman is. He gives his victory speech. He convinces his mother he is ready for his role, and meets with Peter and Claire - only to take Claire away from Peter. He confirms to Claire that he is involved, and Claire escapes by jumping through the window. Finally, before Peter can [[induced radioactivity|explode]], Nathan [[Flight|flies]] in, grabs Peter, and [[Flight|flies]] away, allowing the [[explosion]] to occur above the [[New York, NY|city]].
Nathan, Peter and Claire talk about the [[explosion]], and Claire tells Nathan about [[Ted Sprague|Ted]]. Nathan warns Linderman about Ted, and gets a visit from [[Mr. Thompson|Thompson]], who assures Nathan that Ted is not a problem. Finally, [[Angela Petrelli|Angela]] convinces Nathan to take the role of President once the catastrophe has occurred. Linderman also helps, telling him that his [[Mr. Petrelli|father]] was "[[evolved human|one of us]]". After, he receives a visit from [[D.L. Hawkins|D.L.]] and [[Jessica Sanders|Jessica]] while he wins the election, and tells them where Linderman is. He gives his victory speech. He convinces his mother he is ready for his role, and meets with Peter and Claire - only to take Claire away from Peter. He confirms to Claire that he is involved, and Claire escapes by jumping through the window. Finally, before Peter can [[induced radioactivity|explode]], Nathan [[Flight|flies]] in, grabs Peter, and [[Flight|flies]] away, allowing the [[explosion]] to occur above the [[New York, NY|city]] having realized that Claire was right.


===[[Season Two]]===
===[[Season Two]]===
{{season summary|season=Two}}
{{season summary|season=Two}}
Nathan walks in [[Peter's apartment]] and finds [[Angela]] looking at a photograph of her sons. She tells Nathan that it's time to accept [[Peter]]'s death, but Nathan refuses to believe it. Angela realizes that Nathan is drunk and tells him that she is happy his father isn't here to see him like that. At a bar, he catches his reflection and sees a horribly disfigured, scarred visage looking back at him. Nathan's wife left him, taking the children, and he lost his job and Congressman status.  
Nathan walks in [[Peter's apartment]] and finds [[Angela]] looking at a photograph of her sons. She tells Nathan that it's time to accept [[Peter]]'s death, but Nathan refuses to believe it. Angela realizes that Nathan is drunk and tells him that she is happy his father isn't here to see him like that. At a bar, he catches his reflection and sees a horribly disfigured, scarred visage looking back at him. Nathan's wife left him, taking the children, and he lost his job and Congressman status.  
[[Image:NightmareNathanvsNathan.jpg|thumb|right|Nathan fights himself in a [[Telepathy|nightmare]].]]


Nathan is greeted by [[Matt]] while waiting to pickup Angela from the police station. Angela is attacked [[Maury|mysteriously]] in the station, and Matt and Nathan help her. Later, Nathan comes to visit her in hospital, and talks with Matt about the murder of [[Kaito]]. Matt tells Nathan that his mother confessed the murder of Kaito Nakamura, but Matt says he knows Angela is innocent. Nathan asks how he knows this, and Matt reveals that he has the ability to [[telepathy|read minds]], and he also knows that Nathan can [[flight|fly]]. Angela is arrested for the murder, and Nathan meets with Matt to give him some information about [[the Group of Twelve|a familiar photo]].
Nathan is greeted by [[Matt]] while waiting to pickup Angela from the police station. Angela is attacked [[Maury|mysteriously]] in the station, and Matt and Nathan help her. Later, Nathan comes to visit her in hospital, and talks with Matt about the murder of [[Kaito]]. Matt tells Nathan that his mother confessed the murder of Kaito Nakamura, but Matt says he knows Angela is innocent. Nathan asks how he knows this, and Matt reveals that he has the ability to [[telepathy|read minds]], and he also knows that Nathan can [[flight|fly]]. Angela is arrested for the murder, and Nathan meets with Matt to give him some information about [[the Group of Twelve|a familiar photo]].


Nathan and Matt travel to [[Maury]]'s [[Maury Parkman's apartment|apartment]], and question Maury. Soon after, using [[telepathy]], Maury manages to lock Nathan and Matt in their own personal nightmares. Nathan is on top of the [[Deveaux Building]], watching helplessly as [[New York, NY|New York]] burns in the [[Explosion Future|aftermath]] of [[the explosion]]. A fight ensues between him and his disfigured self, which ends when Matt [[telepathy|inserts]] a thought in Nathan's head, as they realize they are not having two separate fights but are, in fact, fighting each other. They then find another photo marked with [[the Symbol]], this time of [[Bob]].
Nathan and Matt travel to [[Maury]]'s [[Maury Parkman's apartment|apartment]], and question Maury. Soon after, using [[telepathy]], Maury manages to lock Nathan and Matt in their own personal nightmares. Nathan is on top of the [[Deveaux Building]], watching helplessly as [[New York, NY|New York]] burns in the [[Explosion Future|aftermath]] of [[the explosion]]. A fight ensues between him and his disfigured self, which ends when Matt [[telepathy|inserts]] a thought in Nathan's head, as they realize they are not having two separate fights but are, in fact, fighting each other. They then find another photo marked with [[the Symbol]], this time of [[Bob]].
What happened after flying away from Kirby Plaza is revealed: Nathan held onto Peter and flew him high into the air, despite the radiation burning him severely. Peter forces Nathan to release him, falls away, and explodes. Nathan is hit by the shockwave and is knocked out, but Peter flies in and saves him and takes him to the hospital. There he is horrified by his new disfigured image and tells Hedi the truth, but Angela covers it up. Later he is healed by Peter and Adam Monroe who inject Adam's blood into him, causing his burns to heal.


Nathan and Matt arrive at [[the Company]]'s [[Primatech Research|facility]] to warn Bob that Maury is after him. Bob shows Nathan [[surveillance|videos]] of Peter and tells Nathan they last knew Peter was in [[Ireland]] when [[Niki]] begins [[super strength|punching holes]] into the door of Bob's office. Niki breaks in and grabs Nathan, and he and Bob try to bring her to her senses, only to have her inject herself with [[Shanti virus|the virus]].
Nathan and Matt arrive at [[the Company]]'s [[Primatech Research|facility]] to warn Bob that Maury is after him. Bob shows Nathan [[surveillance|videos]] of Peter and tells Nathan they last knew Peter was in [[Ireland]] when [[Niki]] begins [[super strength|punching holes]] into the door of Bob's office. Niki breaks in and grabs Nathan, and he and Bob try to bring her to her senses, only to have her inject herself with [[Shanti virus|the virus]].


Angela tells Nathan and Matt that the strain of virus they are seeking is in [[Odessa, Texas]], also where Peter and Adam will most likely be. Nathan flies himself and Matt there, and they spot [[Hiro]] at an entryway, excited to see them both. A little time later, they make their way down to where Adam and Peter are and Matt goes in first to try and stop Peter. After some fighting, Nathan sees Peter. He tells Peter that he is glad to see him and also tells him of what Adam almost did with the virus and what he plans to do.  After telling Peter that he loves him, Peter runs to the vault and is able to catch the vial of Strain 138 before it shatters on the ground. Nathan, Matt and Peter decide they need to destroy the virus, which Peter does with his ability of Ted's induced radiation. Nathan wants to go public with their abilities, and trusts Matt to arrange this and to allow everyone to believe him. The trio arrives at the Odessa Police Station where the conference is about to go underway.  The arrangements have been made and Matt informs Nathan that everyone will listen to what he has to say.  Nathan takes the stand and starts telling explaining about his experiences. He braces himself to announce his ability, and as he is about to tell the world what he can do, he is shot twice in the chest by an unknown assailant. Nathan staggers back and is caught by Peter, who tries to keep him conscious.
[[Image:Nathan's press conference.jpg|thumb|left|Nathan prepares to go public about his [[Flight|ability]].]]


===[[The Second Coming]]===
Angela tells Nathan and Matt that the strain of virus they are seeking is in [[Odessa, Texas]], also where Peter and Adam will most likely be. Nathan flies himself and Matt there, and they spot [[Hiro]] at an entryway, excited to see them both. A little time later, they make their way down to where Adam and Peter are and Matt goes in first to try and stop Peter. After some fighting, Nathan sees Peter. He tells Peter that he is glad to see him and also tells him of what Adam almost did with the virus and what he plans to do. After telling Peter that he loves him, Peter runs to the vault and is able to catch the vial of Strain 138 before it shatters on the ground. Nathan, Matt and Peter decide they need to destroy the virus, which Peter does with his ability of Ted's induced radiation. Nathan wants to go public with their abilities, and trusts Matt to arrange this and to allow everyone to believe him. The trio arrives at the Odessa Police Station where the conference is about to go underway. The arrangements have been made and Matt informs Nathan that everyone will listen to what he has to say. Nathan takes the stand and starts telling explaining about his experiences. He braces himself to announce his ability, and as he is about to tell the world what he can do, he is shot twice in the chest by an unknown assailant. Nathan staggers back and is caught by Peter, who tries to keep him conscious.
After being shot by his [[Peter Petrelli (Exposed future)|brother from the future]], Nathan is rushed to [[St. Joseph's Hospital of Odessa|the hospital]] by [[paramedic (II)|paramedic]]s and is labeled to be in critical condition. The [[emergency room doctor (II)|doctors']] efforts to save him fail however, and Nathan dies. As future Peter, under the guise of present-day [[Peter Petrelli|Peter]], stands by Nathan's bedside, Nathan suddenly comes back to life and jolts upright.


Later, Nathan is sleeping on a hospital bed. He wakes up, confused. He sees a suit hanging on the door. A [[Bruce Evans|newsman]] is outside the hospital talking about Nathan Petrelli's miraculous recovery just as Nathan walks by. The newsman spots him and follows him into a chapel. Future Peter enters the chapel as well. Nathan stands before the crucifix. He turns to a [[Hispanic woman]] and tells her that he saw [[God]] today, that he was dead but that he's been given another chance. He also tells her now he knows he's here to do great things, to do God's bidding. The newsman approaches him and asks him about the message he had planned to deliver at the [[Nathan's press conference|press conference]]. Future Peter cocks his gun in the shadows. Nathan says God has a message and it's a simple one: We're all connected. We are not alone. We hold in our collective hearts one noble goal, to save ourselves, to save the world. He turns back to the altar and kneels. Satisfied, Future Peter walks up to Nathan and catches him as he collapses.
===[[Season Three]]===
{{season summary|season=Three}}
Nathan is sleeping in his hospital bed again. He wakes and asks Future Peter if he's still here. Future Peter holds up a [[Odessa Register|newspaper headline]] about Nathan saying he was touched by God. Nathan thought he dreamed it but now believes God saved him. Future Peter says Nathan has seen what people like them can do. Nathan asks, who's to say it isn't the hand of God, all of them with the powers? He wonders if Peter ever considered that they're angels here to do God's bidding. Future Peter says, what happened to telling the world? Nathan says they couldn't be angels if everyone knew, which satisfies Future Peter. As Nathan falls back asleep, Future Peter says he doesn't expect Nathan to understand what he did to him but hopes one day he can forgive him and walks out. [[Linderman]] comes to Nathan's bedside. Nathan comments that Linderman is the one who [[healing|healed]] him. Linderman doesn't acknowledge his statement, and just says they are both destined for great things.
[[Image:Trathan.jpg|thumb|right|Nathan connects with [[Tracy]].]]
Nathan is rushed to the hospital after being shot by his [[Peter Petrelli (Exposed future)|brother from the future]]. He is declared dead but somehow comes back to life while Peter is with him. Nathan visits the Chapel, and gives some inspiring words to the people within it. He believes that he has been saved by god and that he is alive to do God's bidding. Nathan is soon visited by the "[[Telepathy|ghost]]" of [[Linderman]] and is offered the position of Senator by [[Tracy Strauss]]. After some words with Peter, Nathan decides to take up the Senate seat with Tracy at his side. When Tracy resigns, Linderman informs Nathan that it is his destiny to help her. Nathan [[flies]] to catch Tracy seconds before she commits [[suicide]]. The two spend the night together and Nathan learns that his [[abilities]] may not be god given.


===[[The Butterfly Effect]]===
He and Tracy go to [[Angela]] and learn about his abilities being [[synthetic]]. He also learns [[Peter]] [[Empathic mimicry|absorbed]] [[Intuitive aptitude|Sylar's power]] and is dangerous. He takes Tracy to visit [[Mohinder]], who drugs them and tries to experiment on them. Tracy uses [[Freezing|her power]] to save Nathan and after Mohinder escapes, the two are visited by [[Noah]] and [[Meredith]]. Nathan and Tracy learn that [[Arthur Petrelli]] is alive and go to visit him. After the meeting, Nathan decides that Arthur must be stopped and goes to [[Primatech]] to help his family. He and Peter go to [[Haiti]] to find [[The Haitian]] but after his powers [[Eclipse|disappear]], Nathan is kidnapped by [[Baron Samedi]]. Upon seeing what one person with powers could do, Nathan joins Pinehearst and becomes their leader. Along with Tracy and Mohinder, Nathan gives the marine [[Scott]] a [[Enhanced strength|synthetic ability]]. When Peter, [[Knox]] and [[Flint]] try to bring down Pinehearst, Nathan and Peter are caught in Flint's fire. Peter injects himself with [[the formula]] and saves Nathan.
Nathan prays near a window in his hospital room, and [[Tracy Strauss]] enters. Nathan believes this to be [[Niki]], and is confused, even though Tracy assures him that she is not Niki Sanders. She offers him a Senate position, which he says he'll think about, and she leaves. [[Linderman]] also says that Tracy is definitely not Niki, but that Nathan should take her offer.


Later, Nathan is still in his room, when [[Peter Petrelli (exposed future)|Future Peter]], still under the guise of [[Present Peter]] [[Space-time manipulation|teleports]] into the room. Nathan tells him about Tracy's offer, and wonders if he can handle the job. Future Peter drops his [[Illusion|disguise]] and tells Nathan about the [[exposed future|future]] and how [[evolved humans]] are hunted, all because Nathan told the world about his power, and that is why Future Peter shot him, to stop him from revealing his power. Nathan asks Peter if he should take the offer, to which Peter tells him to make the right choice, and teleports away. Nathan later calls Tracy to accept the Senate position.
Two months later, Nathan begins a movement to capture [[evolved humans]]. When [[Claire]] is mistakenly caught, Nathan gives her a free pass, much to [[Danko]]'s disapproval. [[Flight 195]] goes down and Nathan assists his men at the crash site. When Claire is captured, Nathan and Noah protect her from Danko's wrath and Nathan once again sends his daughter home. [[Abby Collins]] soon inspects Nathan's base of operations, [[Building 26]], and attempts to shut it down. Her decision is changed when Tracy kills an [[Mark Leggett|analyst]] to try and escape. Seeing how their targets are dangerous, Danko tries to push for lethal force but Nathan continuously refuses to allow it, even after Peter and [[Matt]] try to shut them down. Realizing that something is different about Nathan, Danko manages to get him to reveal his power.


That night, Nathan plays chess with [[Linderman]], but when a nurse enters the room, she is unable to see Linderman. Linderman claims that only Nathan is able to do so.
[[Image:Nathan_is_killed.JPG|thumb|left|Nathan [[Telekinesis|falls]] by [[Sylar]]'s hand.]]


===[[One of Us, One of Them]]===
Now a target of his own operation, Nathan flies Claire to [[Mexico]] in an attempt to protect her and connect with her. He fails in both attempts and reveals to Claire how much he was afraid of her hating him. Nathan and his daughter finally connect and the two fly to the [[Coyote Sands]] to help Angela. Nathan tries to mend his broken relationship with Peter, who is not willing to accept his apology. Peter eventually does forgive Nathan and the Petrelli family discover that Sylar has [[Shape shifting|taken Nathan's form]]. Nathan rushes to DC to stop the killer but is captured and held captive by Sylar. Sylar tortures Nathan and uses his [[clairsentience]] to learn all about his life. After escaping, Nathan and Peter fight Sylar in a devastating battle. Nathan ends it by flying away with Sylar to try and protect Peter. Upon landing in his suite, Nathan is killed by Sylar. His body is found by Angela and Matt, who go on to use Matt's power to make Sylar believe he is Nathan, body and soul.
In Washington, DC, Nathan Petrelli asks a staffer if Tracy has arrived yet, to which he replies that she isn't answering her phone. Nathan closes the doors of his office. Future Peter teleports into Nathan's office. Nathan asks Future Peter where Peter is. Future Peter answers back by saying he doesn't know and that he is looking for Peter too. He also says that Nathan called him. Nathan says that Peter called him last night and says that it wasn't Peter's voice. Nathan plays the message on his phone. Peter, in Jesse Murphy's body, says that he is trapped in a body of a guy. He says that he just broke out of Level 5 with criminals. Peter says that he's trying to get back and says that he's afraid the Level 5 escapees will hurt somebody.
Nathan shows up at Tracy's place wondering why she missed his swearing-in ceremony as the junior senator from New York. She asks him about Niki and the sex video she obtained, but Nathan claims that she should already know about that since she is Niki. Tracy tells Nathan again that she isn't Niki, but needs to find her. Tracy continues that she has an address for Niki in New Orleans, and is going there


===[[I Am Become Death]]===
===[[Season Four]]===
Soon after, Tracy tells Nathan that she's resigning from her position. Linderman informs him that it's his destiny to help her, which is why he arrives just in time to save Tracy from jumping off a bridge to her doom. As shocked as she is to see a man that can fly, it does help her open up and show him her ability to Nathan. The two then share a kiss. In [[exposed future|the future]], the two are married, making [[Tracy Strauss (exposed future)|Tracy]] the First Lady.
{{season summary|season=four}}
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===[[Angels and Monsters]]===
===[[Webisode:Dark Matters, Part 5]]===
After having rescued [[Tracy]] they share an intimate night together. Nathan wakes up in the middle of the night and decides to drink some milk. "[[Linderman]]" appears to him and continues his speech about angels and monsters. He disappears when [[Tracy]] walks up to [[Nathan]] and asks him who he was talking too. The following morning when Nathan and Tracy get dressed he asks her what she was doing on [[Francis Scott Key Bridge|the bridge]]. Tracy comes clean and tells him she killed a man. She also mentions [[Dr. Zimmerman]]. Later, Nathan and Tracy go to the [[Hartsdale]] facility where they meet [[Angela]] who is keeping [[Peter]] in a medically-induced coma. Nathan learns that his brother has taken [[Sylar]]'s ability, not telling him [[Sylar]] is his younger brother. Later when asked about [[Dr. Zimmerman]], Angela tells Nathan his ability was given to him by the [[formula]]. He is angered by [[Angela|his mother's]] past deeds, and does not believe her when she tells him the world is in danger. He drops the files about him and [[Tracy]] and storms out of [[Angela's office|her office]].
[[Quentin Frady]] creates a [[Quentin's board|board]] that includes an ad for [[Nathan's campaign]].


===[[Dying of the Light]]===
===[[June 13th, Part One]]===
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.
After the birth of [[Claire Bennet|Claire's]] children, a future [[Noah Bennet]] and [[Angela Petrelli|Angela]] name them as Claire died before she could do so. Angela names Claire's son Nathan after her own lost son. [[Hiro Nakamura|Hiro]] then transports Angela, Nathan and [[Malina]] to 1999 so the children can grow up in the past and prepare for their destiny.


===[[Eris Quod Sum]]===
Shortly after the bombing of the [[Odessa Unity Summit]], Nathan's grandson is revealed to be young [[Teleportation|teleporter]] [[Tommy Clark]] who still went by Nathan at that time.


[[Mohinder]] tells Nathan and [[Tracy]] that they're not free yet. Tracy activates her [[freezing]] ability. Mohinder, outmatched, leaps over them and frees [[Maya]] from her cocoon. He jumps with her through the skylight.
===[[Project Reborn]]===
While imprisoned in the [[Eternal Fortress]], [[Tommy Clark]] has memories of several issues of ''[[9th Wonders!]]'', including one with Nathan [[flying]] on the cover.


Nathan has called [[the Company]] and while waiting, Tracy wonders if Mohinder's cocooned victims are alive. Tracy approaches [[Mark Spatney]] and removes part of the cocoon. He wakes and tries to strangle Tracy, but [[Meredith]] and [[Noah]] arrive just in time and Noah tasers Spatney unconscious. Tracy gets acquainted with Noah and Meredith while the Company is removing Mohinder’s victims from his lab. Noah tells them that they need to come into the Company for testing to make sure they're still normal. Nathan takes a call, it's from Claire.
===[[Graphic Novel:Godsend, Part 5]]===
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Nathan and Tracy arrive, Peter explains that he isn't healing because their [[Arthur|dad]] took his powers. Nathan's skeptical as he says he was there at their father’s death, but Peter insists that his alive and must be stopped. Nathan insists on seeing Arthur and Claire gives him the [[Pinehearst|company's]] name. Peter tells him not to go, and he agrees. Nathan leaves with Tracy and tells her that his going to see his father. She tells him that she takes a consulting fee from them and can get them in. Nathan insists that he doesn't need doors open, he plans on taking them down.
==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
===[[Gemini: Heroes Reborn]]===
In [[the Quarry]], [[Cassandra Hays]] finds [[:File:Gemini collectible 9th Wonders with Nathan.jpg|an issue]] of ''[[9th Wonders!]]'' with Nathan on the cover.  


===[[Villains]]===
==[[Evolved Human]] [[Flight|Abilities]]==
In 2006, Nathan is attending a dinner party hosted by his [[Arthur|father]]. When he runs into [[Linderman]], Nathan confirms his suspicions about intending to prosecute him. After receiving the order to kill Nathan, Linderman sends a car to drive him off the road. This however is not successful because of the manifestation of [[Flight|his ability]]. At the hospital, Nathan informs his family of Heidi's paralysis and tells his dad that he is going to make Linderman pay. He also warns that he will take Arthur out too if he is there when he brings Linderman down. After Angela poisons Arthur, Nathan walks in before she can dispose of the body. At the hospital, [[Dr. Livitz]] informs Nathan and Angela that Arthur has died.  
Nathan had the [[ability]] to [[Flight|fly]]. It is currently unknown how he propelled himself or what speeds or altitudes he was capable of achieving, but judging by the sound of his flight when escaping from [[Mr. Bennet]] and [[The Haitian]] (''[[Hiros]]''), he was probably supersonic. His power, according to [[Angela Petrelli]], was synthetic, and created by the same [[formula]] that gave abilities to [[Niki]], [[Tracy]], and [[Barbara]] (''[[Angels and Monsters]]''). He was capable of carrying people with him over long distances as shown when he flew with Peter to Haiti, Matt to Philadelphia and Texas, and Claire to Mexico.


===[[It's Coming]]===
==[[Heroes Reborn App]]==
Nathan goes to [[Pinehearst]] with Tracy. At Pinehearst, Nathan is shocked to discover that Arthur is still alive. When Arthur tells Nathan to hug him, Nathan cautiously keeps his distance. When Arthur elaborates on his plans to save the world, Nathan realizes it is similar to what [[Linderman]] said to him. As Nathan Leaves, he tells Tracy to go to Washington while he returns to Primatech to get some more answers. Nathan is present when Angela reveals that there is a catalyst required for the [[genetic modification formula]]
Prior to ''[[Heroes Reborn]]'' starting, [[Heroes Reborn app|an app]] was released with a video summary of Nathan's history. The summary included:
* Ability: [[flight]]
* A prosecutor and high-flying candidate for congress, Nathan is [[Peter Petrelli]]'s big brother. {{epp|101}}
* Nathan's flying [[ability]] lets him escape being [[bagging and tagging|kidnapped]] by operatives of [[the Company]]. {{epp|105}}
* Under attack by organized crime thugs, Nathan [[Heidi's accident|flies from his car]], leaving his wife [[Heidi]] paralyzed. {{epp|110}}
* Long ago, Nathan and his first wife, [[Meredith]], had an evolved child, [[Claire]]. {{epp|115}}
* Looking for [[Linderman's tape|blackmail]], the Company's [[Daniel Linderman]] sends [[Niki|Niki Strauss]] {{sic}} to seduce Nathan. {{epp|104}}
* Nathan's [[Nathan's campaign|political fortunes]] appear to be in the hands of the all-powerful Linderman. {{epp|122}}
* When Peter [[empathic mimicry|absorbs]] unstable [[radioactive]] powers, Nathan comes to [[New York]]'s rescue. {{epp|123}}
* After Nathan saves New York, Peter takes care of his brother. {{epp|208}}
* Ravaged by radiation, Nathan is healed by an [[regeneration|immortal]] evolved human, [[Adam Monroe]]. {{epp|208}}
* Nathan and Peter team with other [[evolved humans|specials]] to try to stop Adam's plan to decimate the planet with a [[virus]]. {{epp|211}}
* As he's about to tell the world about evolved humans, Nathan is shot by a [[Peter Petrelli (exposed future)|a version of Peter]] from the [[exposed future|future]]. {{epp|301}}
* Nathan is brought back to life after present-day Peter [[power absorption|acquires]] [[healing|healing powers]]. {{epp|301}}
* Nathan's father is [[Company founder]] [[Arthur Petrelli]], who has big plans for his son. {{epp|309}}
* Peter and Nathan disagree on their vision of the future. {{epp|313}}
* Nathan meets with the [[President]] with a plan for how to handle people with abilities. {{epp|313}}
* Now part of [[Homeland Security]], Nathan runs afoul of operative [[Emile Danko]], who's determined to kill all specials. {{epp|319}}
* Ostracized and on the run with his daughter, Nathan gets some encouragement from Claire. {{epp|321}}
* With Sylar en route to attack the President, Nathan must reveal his abilities to the Secret Service. {{epp|325}}
* Nathan, Peter and Claire rush to protect the President from Sylar. {{epp|325}}
* Nathan faces off in a deadly duel with Sylar, with inevitable results. {{epp|325}}
* [[HRG]] and Nathan's mother, [[Angela]], have a plan to bring Nathan back to life. {{epp|325}}
* Unaware that he is inside Sylar, Nathan wonders about his unexpected abilities. {{epp|401a}}
* Peter and “Nathan” make a chilling discovery: the real Nathan is dead. {{epp|409}}
* Parkman's transfer of Nathan's mind into Sylar's body leaves him with traces of Sylar inside him trying to get out. {{epp|409}}
* At Thanksgiving dinner, the last vestiges of the real Nathan surface. {{epp|410}}
* Faced with reality, Peter realizes it's time to let Nathan go. {{epp|411}}


===[[The Eclipse, Part 1]]===
=={{MQ}}==
Nathan flies with [[Peter]] to Haiti to find [[the Haitian]] and [[Baron Samedi|the Haitian's brother]].  Seconds before he is about to land, Nathan's power fails, and he and Peter fall into a lake below.  Uninjured, they trek into the jungle and find the Haitian, who tells them that his abilities are no longer working, either, and he too is looking for his brother. Later, they are discovered by a small group of Samedi's guerrillas, who capture Nathan as Peter and the Haitian run.


===[[The Eclipse, Part 2]]===
"''Most of what we are is what people expect us to be. I mean, if you take them away, nothing means anything.''"
Nathan is taken captive by [[Samedi]] and placed in [[Haitian prison|a prison]] with Samedi's slaves. While chained to the wall, he tries to comfort [[Vivienne|a fellow prisoner]]. Nathan tells her that he will save [[Marie (Haiti)|her sister]] from being sold into slavery. After [[Peter]] and [[the Haitian]] incapacitate Samedi, they come to Nathan's aide and free him along with the other prisoner. When Peter surrenders to the [[Haitian soldier (I)|guerrillas]], Nathan and the Haitian come to his rescue. As they are about to leave, they are interrupted by Samedi. Nathan charges at Samedi and [[flies]] him into a car. After they leave, Nathan tells Peter that he respects his decisions but [[Arthur|their father]]'s plan is the only way to stop the atrocities of men like Samedi. He promises Peter a safe passage home before flying off to join [[Pinehearst]].


===[[Our Father]]===
:- Nathan (to [[Peter]]) (''[[.07%]]'')
At Pinehearst, [[Tracy]] is talking to [[Arthur]] when Nathan comes into the office and wonders what Tracy is doing there. She says she’s there to do her job and find him opportunities. Arthur wonders what Nathan is doing there and he says he now agrees with Arthur's vision but he's going to take over Pinehearst and will work out of his office. When Arthur points out he made Nathan, Nathan says that Arthur wouldn't have gone to the trouble of setting him up if Nathan wasn't important to him. Tracy supports Nathan, saying Arthur wanted a legitimate face for Pinehearst. Arthur reluctantly agrees.
As they talk in the corridor, Nathan says that he's angry at Tracy for going behind his back. She insists she's on her side and Arthur's vision will put Nathan in the White House with her as First Lady. As they walk away, [[Knox]] and [[Flint]] watch them. Nathan and Tracy go into a basement facility and explains that in the past powers have gone to people at random, but now they've chosen the best. She shows him the platoon of 50 Marines that she recruited assembled from Parris Island.


Nathan talks to one of the Marines and asks him what he knows about the program. The sergeant, [[Scott]], doesn't know anything specific and Nathan explains that the drug they're developing will change his life in ways he can't imagine. Scott talks about his experiences in the [[Iraq War]], and Nathan says that he understands.


After Nathan witnesses Arthur's releasing of the catalyst into the partially-completed formula, Tracy orders 50 doses but Nathan says they need to test one Marine. [[Mohinder]] prepares to give the sergeant the first injection and Nathan wonders where his father is. Tracy says that Nathan is in charge now and Nathan tells Mohinder to go ahead. The sergeant notices Mohinder's mutation and starts to panic, and Nathan tells him it's okay. Mohinder gives him the injection and Scott starts to shake. Mohinder isn't sure what's happening. Scott breaks free of his bonds with enhanced strength and manages to regain control of himself. Nathan asks how he feels. He stands up and yanks the chair out of the floor and throws it through the glass, embedding it in the opposite wall, then says he feels good.
"''Our father always said that we had a responsibility: to use what God gave us, to help people, to make a real difference. Pap always made the hard choices for the greater good; he believed in that. And so do I. Our children deserve that. They deserve a better future, a future where they do not have to face their fears alone, but can look into the darkness and find hope. I challenge everyone inhere to inspire by example, to fight the battle, no matter the cost. Because the world is sick, it's spinning out of control. But we can help. With our help it can heal. With our love, with our compassion and with our strength we can heal. Let's put aside our differences, let's embrace our common goals. Let's do it for our children. Let's show them all exactly what we are capable of.''"


===[[Graphic Novel:Truths]]===
:- Nathan, electoral speech (''[[Landslide]]'')
[[Arthur]] is talking to [[Angela]] about his disappointment that the genetic markers for abilities are in the wrong son, and they discuss flying Dr. [[Zimmerman]] in to inject Nathan with the formula for synthetic abilities. Arthur recalls the events of the hunting trip which had disappointed him: [[Peter]] is holding a rifle with a deer in his sights. Arthur tells him to take the shot, but he begins to cry. Nathan grabs the gun, saying he'll do it, and shoots the deer as Peter cries out "No!".


===[[Dual]]===
Nathan has a talk with Peter over [[Arthur]]'s body. They talk about the formula, and Peter refuses to help Nathan. Peter punches Nathan out, and leaves. [[Scott]] finds him and gets him up. Nathan orders him to get Peter, but before he can leave Knox arrives and snaps Scott's neck, killing him. Knox tells Nathan he is a hero now, Nathan tells him he is not afraid. When Knox is not watching he attacks him, but is soon overpowered. Tracy arrives and freezes Knox, killing him. Tracy tells Nathan they can take the formula and start over. Nathan tells Tracy he can't, and fires her. He goes to confront Peter, knocking out Flint in the same time. Nathan tells Peter broke his heart. Flint wakes up, and sends fire on the formula, making the whole room full of fire. Peter injects himself with the formula, and uses his flying ability to fly himself and Nathan out of there. When they land, Nathan yells at Peter because he injected himself with something he swore to destroy. Peter tells he had no choice, and tells Nathan he loves him. Nathan says he wouldn't have done it and uses his ability to leave.


Three weeks later, he talks to the President about the evolved humans. He tells the President that he wants to capture all of them and lock them away where they can't do any harm. The President agrees.
"''[[Peter Petrelli|You]] saved [[Claire Bennet|the cheerleader]], so we could save the world.''"


===[[Graphic Novel:Stuck in the Middle]]===
:- Nathan, to [[Peter]] (''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]'')
[[Tracy]] and Nathan discuss their upcoming injection session, and mention the first test subject and his response to the formula. Nathan dismisses Tracy, who points out that the marine soldiers don't know what they signed up for. Tracy claims that they're changing their DNA, while Nathan states they are making them better. After a short time, Nathan claims that no one will be surprised if any of the marines will die as a result of the test - after all, they're marines.


===[[Graphic Novel:Under the Bridge, Part 1]]===
Accompanied by his bodyguards, Nathan comes to a [[Memphis General Hospital|hospital]] in [[Memphis, TN]] to talk to [[Donald Essex]], an [[evolved human]] who survived a bus crash without a single scratch on his body.


===[[Graphic Novel:Under the Bridge, Part 2]]===
"''God is the only one with the message. It's a message of hope and urgency, because he's not gonna wait much longer. His message is a simple one -- We're all connected. Our hopes, our dreams, our children's future, reflecting back in each others eyes. We fight our own personal battles, but we know we're not alone. Because only together can we make our short time on this planet mean something. Only together can we be the stewards of our own destiny. And we hold in our collective hearts one noble goal -- Save ourselves, save the world.''"
Nathan talks to a resting Donald at the Memphis General Hospital. He reminds Donald that he survived the bus crash without sustaining any injuries. Donald tells Nathan that he doesn't know how he survived the crash, but Nathan replies that he knows about [[Perrin Crocker]] and his [[spike protrusion|dangerous ability]], and that he is there to recruit Donald to a starting government task force specialized in preventing similar events from happening. He tells Donald that he would fit in the force due to his background to law enforcement and his knowledge of [[evolved humans]]. Donald says he is not interested.  


Later on, after Nathan's men stop Donald from escaping, Nathan walks into Donald's apartment, stepping on a large puddle of water, and asks [[Nathan's agent|an agent]] if Donald is dead. The agent says that he used gas to subdue him, and that there is no way to bring him in otherwise.  Nathan tells him to wrap things up so that they can return to [[New York]], as there is still a lot to do before they officially get started. The agent asks what they should do about the water, and Nathan says that that is the Mississippi River's problem now.
: - Nathan, referring to the ''"Spiritus Mundi"'' in Yeats's [[Wikipedia:The_Second_Coming_(poem)|poem]] (''[[The Second Coming]]'')


===[[A Clear and Present Danger]]===
Nathan is shown on television in an interview with a talkshow host. After being asked about [[Homeland Security|his rise to power]], he speaks about the fact that there is a threat to American safety and that measures are being taken to prevent such danger. Shortly after this [[Danko]] calls him, notifying him that they have [[Tracy|the first one]].


Later that day, [[Angela Petrelli|Angela]] speaks to Nathan on the phone about how she can't control Claire. Nathan proceeds to tell her that Claire has to be kept away from Matt and Peter because they are to be captured. Angela then warns Nathan that "they have a bigger problem".
"''Sooner or later, you're gonna have to choose a side.''"


Peter arrives at Angela's home and finds Nathan waiting for him, they speak about Nathan's plan and the fact that the last time he went public, he was shot. Peter accuses him of being a hypocrite but Nathan says he would like Peter's input. Peter rudely declines and Nathan asks for them to have dinner that evening and Peter agrees. As Peter is about to leave, Nathan asks what he can do these days. Peter points out that Nathan saw him fly then leaves.
:- Nathan (to [[Peter]]) (''[[Dual]]'')


Nathan waits at Peter's apartment, and after Peter enters, apologizes for disowning him and tells Peter what he's doing is very important. He says Peter can't live a normal life because he's not normal and that he can make arrangements. Peter has little idea what Nathan is talking about, but Nathan wants to know if Peter's with him. Peter says he'll fight him if necessary. Nathan smiles and asks for a hug, while [[Noah]] tasers Peter from behind.


At an airplane hangar, Nathan looks over the prisoners, until Danko arrives and tells him that Sylar has escaped. Nathan says that Sylar simply has to be [[brain penetration|shot in the back of the head]]. Danko then proceeds to show him Claire who is being kept semi-conscious. Nathan asks for a moment alone with her and tells her to go home and forget what she's seen. She refuses, but is put into a car and driven away.
"''I love you Pete, you know that.''"


===[[Trust and Blood]]===
"''Of course...I love you too, Nathan.''"
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===[[Episode:Building 26|Building 26]]===
:- Nathan, Peter (''[[An Invisible Thread]]'')
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==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
===[[Operation Bad Blood]]===
In [[Operation Bad Blood#Chapter 202|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.


In [[Operation Bad Blood#Chapter 205|chapter 5 of Operation Bad Blood]] in the iStory, Senator Petrelli talks to [[Priscilla Van Cleef]] in the Pinehearst warehouse containing their [[Arthur's soldiers|new recruits]].
"''You need to accept that I'm [[Death|gone]].''"


===[[The Agent chapter summaries|The Agent]]===
"''I need you... to help me. Now pull yourself up, please.''"
In [[The Agent chapter summaries#Chapter 401|chapter 1 of The Agent]], [[Rachel Mills]] searches for [[Danko]] to get her orders and finds him talking with Senator Petrelli. She listens as the senator argues with Danko that the detainees are going back into custody--that they are not assassins, but Danko says that the detainees should be killed. Danko also notes that the [[Claire Bennet|senator's daughter]] turned the transport flight into a National security emergency.


==[[Evolved Human]] [[Flight|Abilities]]==
"''You're going to have to carry on for the both of us, Pete. Okay? You tell [[Angela|Mom]] I love her. You take care of [[Claire]]. Fight the good fight. You've always been everything that's good in the world, Pete.''"
Nathan has the [[ability]] to [[Flight|fly]]. It is currently unknown how he propels himself or what speeds or altitudes he is capable of achieving, but judging by the sound of his flight when escaping from [[Mr. Bennet]] and [[The Haitian]] (''[[Hiros]]''), he is probably supersonic. His power, according to [[Angela Petrelli]], is synthetic, and created by the same [[formula]] that gave abilities to [[Niki]], [[Tracy]] and [[Barbara]]. (''[[Angels and Monsters]]'')


=={{MQ}}==
"''Nathan.''"
"''Most of what we are is what people expect us to be. I mean, if you take them away, nothing means anything.''"
:- Nathan (to [[Peter]]) (''[[.07%]]'')


"''And I got a feelin' the world ain't seen nothin' yet.''"


"''Our father always said that we had a responsibility: to use what God gave us, to help people, to make a real difference. Pap always made the hard choices for the greater good; he believed in that. And so do I. Our children deserve that. They deserve a better future, a future where they do not have to face their fears alone, but can look into the darkness and find hope. I challenge everyone inhere to inspire by example, to fight the battle, no matter the cost. Because the world is sick, it's spinning out of control. But we can help. With our help it can heal. With our love, with our compassion and with our strength we can heal. Let's put aside our differences, let's embrace our common goals. Let's do it for our children. Let's show them all exactly what we are capable of.''"
"''I can't do this without you.''"
:- Nathan, electoral speech (''[[Landslide]]'')
 
 
"''[[Peter Petrelli|You]] saved [[Claire Bennet|the cheerleader]], so we could save the world.''"
:- Nathan, to [[Peter]] (''[[How to Stop an Exploding Man]]'')


"''You can do anything, Pete. Anything. Remember that. I love you.''"


"''God is the only one with the message. It's a message of hope and urgency, because he's not gonna wait much longer. His message is a simple one -- We're all connected. Our hopes, our dreams, our children's future, reflecting back in each others eyes. We fight our own personal battles, but we know we're not alone. Because only together can we make our short time on this planet mean something. Only together can we be the stewards of our own destiny. And we hold in our collective hearts one noble goal -- Save ourselves, save the world.''"
"''Nathan... I love you, Nathan.''"
: - Nathan, referring to the ''"Spiritus Mundi"'' in Yeat's [[Wikipedia:The_Second_Coming_(poem)|poem]] (''[[The Second Coming]]'')


 
: - [[Nathan]], [[Peter]] (''[[The Fifth Stage]]'')
"''Sooner or later, you're gonna have to pick a side.''"
:- Nathan (to [[Peter]]) (''[[Dual]]'')


==Notes==
==Notes==
* An ad for [[Nathan's campaign]] airs on the television in [[Isaac]]'s [[Isaac's apartment|loft]]. It states that Nathan "served his country" in Bosnia, Serbia, and Rwanda (''[[Genesis]]''). [[votepetrelli.com]] further notes that these tours of duty were as a pilot in the US Navy. This could possibly be a reference to [[Adrian Pasdar]]'s character "Chipper" in 1986's ''Top Gun''.  
* An ad for [[Nathan's campaign]] airs on the television in [[Isaac]]'s [[Isaac's apartment|loft]]. It states that Nathan "served his country" in Bosnia, Serbia, and Rwanda (''[[Genesis]]''). [[votepetrelli.com]] further notes that these tours of duty were as a pilot in the US Navy. This could possibly be a reference to [[Adrian Pasdar]]'s character "Chipper" in 1986's ''Top Gun''.  
* According to ''[[Episode:Don't Look Back|Don't Look Back]]'', Nathan was running to represent [[wikipedia:New York's 14th congressional district|New York's 14th congressional district]] (an actual district in New York City). However, [[votepetrelli.com]] says Nathan was running in the [[wikipedia:New York's 30th congressional district|30th district]] (an obsolete seat since 2000). The site votepetrelli.com was then changed again stating that he was stepping down as the Junior Senator from New York, a position that he was never elected for.  
* According to ''[[Episode:Don't Look Back|Don't Look Back]]'', Nathan was running to represent [[wikipedia:New York's 14th congressional district|New York's 14th congressional district]] (an actual district in New York City). However, [[votepetrelli.com]] says Nathan was running in the [[wikipedia:New York's 30th congressional district|30th district]] (an obsolete seat since 2000). The site votepetrelli.com was then changed again stating that he was stepping down as the Junior Senator from New York, a position that he was never elected for.  
* In reality, the New York's 14th congressional district is held by Carolyn B. Maloney.
* In reality, the New York's 14th congressional district is held by Carolyn B. Maloney.
* According to [http://votepetrelli.com votepetrelli.com], Nathan served under the district attorney as a prosecutor.  
* According to [http://votepetrelli.com votepetrelli.com], Nathan served under the district attorney as a prosecutor.  
* Nathan tells Peter that his power will only be useful for rescuing cats from trees (''[[Nothing to Hide]]''). Of course, he's already put it to better use by rescuing [[Sheila|a woman]] from a burning building (''[[Graphic Novel:Trial By Fire|Trial by Fire]]'').
* Nathan tells Peter that his power will only be useful for rescuing cats from trees (''[[Nothing to Hide]]''). Of course, he's already put it to better use by rescuing [[Sheila|a woman]] from a burning building (''[[Graphic Novel:Trial By Fire|Trial by Fire]]'').
* Nathan took his first steps sometime before November 8, 1968 (''[[War Buddies, Part 2]]''). Children usually take their first steps around their first birthday, so Nathan would have been at least a year old at this time. Though his exact age is unknown, this would mean that as of the election on November 7, 2006, Nathan was roughly 39 years old.
* Nathan took his first steps sometime before November 8, 1968 (''[[War Buddies, Part 2]]''). Children usually take their first steps around their first birthday, so Nathan would have been at least a year old at this time. Though his exact age is unknown, this would mean that as of the election on November 7, 2006, Nathan was roughly 39 years old.
* Nathan is on [[the list]].
* Nathan is on [[the list]].
* In a [[Timeline:Possible Futures|possible future timeline]], Nathan blamed [[Sylar]] for [[the explosion]] to protect [[Peter]]. Nathan subsequently became President, and was murdered by [[Sylar (future)|Sylar]], who used [[Candice Willmer]]'s [[illusion|power]] to impersonate him. (''[[Five Years Gone]]'')
* Nathan can speak both French (''[[The Eclipse, Part 1]]'') and Spanish (''[[Into Asylum]]'').
* In a [[Timeline:Possible Futures|possible future timeline]], Nathan blamed [[Sylar]] for [[the explosion]] to protect [[Peter]]. Nathan subsequently became President, and was murdered by [[Sylar (future)|Sylar]], who used [[Candice Willmer]]'s [[illusion|power]] to impersonate him. (''[[Five Years Gone]]'')
* In a deleted scene in ''[[Genesis]]'', Nathan prosecutes [[D.L. Hawkins]]'s case and wins, continuing a winning streak Nathan appears to have been enjoying.
* In a deleted scene in ''[[Genesis]]'', Nathan prosecutes [[D.L. Hawkins]]'s case and wins, continuing a winning streak Nathan appears to have been enjoying.
* In another [[Timeline:Possible Futures|possible future timeline]], Nathan dies in the first outbreak of the [[Shanti virus]]. (''[[Out of Time]]'')
* In another [[Timeline:Possible Futures|possible future timeline]], Nathan dies in the first outbreak of the [[Shanti virus]]. (''[[Out of Time]]'')
* In reality, the current Junior Senator from New York is [[wikipedia:Kirsten Gillibrand|Kirsten Gillibrand]].
* In reality, the current Junior Senator from New York is [[wikipedia:Kirsten Gillibrand|Kirsten Gillibrand]].
* According to Angela, Nathan's ability is the result of receiving the [[formula]] rather than a naturally [[Ability heredity|inherited ability]]. (''[[Angels and Monsters]]'') It is unknown exactly when Nathan was injected.
* According to Angela, Nathan's ability is the result of receiving the [[formula]] rather than a naturally [[Ability heredity|inherited ability]]. (''[[Angels and Monsters]]'') It is unknown exactly when Nathan was injected. However, it is hinted in ''[[Truths]]'' that Nathan was injected in his early or mid-20s since Peter (who would have been around his preteen years to acquire a hunting license) had been present during the hunting trip preceding the injection.
* Nathan was apparently born within the span of 1967-1968, having learned to walk sometime during 1968. (''[[War Buddies]]'')
* Nathan died in [[An Invisible Thread]]. His last words, which were to Peter, were "I love you Pete, you know that."
* When Nathan's consciousness in [[Sylar]]'s body finally died in [[The Fifth Stage]], his last words, which were to Peter, were "You can do anything, Pete. Anything. Remember that. I love you."
* When [[Sylar]] uses [[clairsentience]] on Nathan's cuff links, he says that Nathan supposedly graduated "with honors" from Annapolis, but he knows better.
* Nathan witnessed [[Kelly Houston]]'s death, but Angela covered it up and had [[the Haitian]] erase his memories so he, like everyone else, believed that Kelly simply ran away. Sylar learned this thanks to his [[clairsentience|ability to see the history of objects]].
* In [[Unexpected]], Nathan tells [[Simone]] that he'd like to take [[evolved humans|all those]] with [[powers]], and "put them in a lab on some island in the middle of the ocean." He starts to round up the [[evolved humans|all those]] with [[powers]] in [[Episode:A Clear and Present Danger|A Clear and Present Danger]].
* According to the [[Heroes Reborn app|''Heroes Reborn'' app]], [[Meredith]] and Nathan were married.


==Trivia==
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* In the [http://www.kilohoku.com/temp/heroes/heroes-1X00-pilot.pdf script] for the [[unaired pilot]], Nathan's name was originally "Harrison Cambell" and he was 34 years old.
* In the [http://www.kilohoku.com/temp/heroes/heroes-1X00-pilot.pdf script] for the [[unaired pilot]], Nathan's name was originally "Harrison Cambell" and he was 34 years old.
* According to Peter, Nathan was the "top of his class, valedictorian".
* According to Peter, Nathan was the "top of his class, valedictorian".
 
* [[Sylar]] and Nathan never met face to face or even shared a scene in the first 57 episodes of this series, even though Nathan knows him and knows how to kill him {{epp|314}}. However, Sylar would have met Nathan in the [[explosion future]], when he killed him, and likely in the [[exposed future]], when they believed they were brothers.
==External Links==
* [[Sylar]] and Nathan finally meet face to face in [[I Am Sylar]]. Sylar takes on Nathan's identity to get close to the President and tries to kill Nathan to get his power but is stopped by Danko. After Sylar kills Nathan, [[Matt]] uses his [[telepathy]] to force Sylar into thinking that he is Nathan, causing Sylar's [[clairsentience]] to fill in the blanks with Nathan's memories and his [[shape shifting]] to change his appearance into Nathan's.
* [http://votepetrelli.com Nathan Petrelli's Official Campaign Page] (Heroes Evolutions)
* Nathan has faced death at the end of every volume. In [[Volume One|Genesis]], he flies away with Peter before he explodes. In [[Generations]], he is shot twice in the chest. In [[Volume Three|Villains]], he is saved by Peter as [[Pinehearst Headquarters]] explodes. In [[Fugitives]], his throat is slit by Sylar. While Nathan finally died at the end of the fourth volume, Sylar (as Nathan) committed suicide in [[Volume Five|Redemption]] by jumping off a rooftop.
* [http://www.nathanpetrelli.nn.cx Nathan Petrelli's Official Campaign Page - French Version]
* Nathan also faces figurative deaths during mid-volume breaks. The break for [[Volume One|Genesis]] features [[Peter]]'s dream of wiping out Manhattan, with Nathan as the first victim. The break for [[Volume Five|Redemption]] has Nathan falling to his "death" while Sylar takes back his body for good.
* [http://www.savenathanpetrelli.com Save Nathan Petrelli] (fan-created blog)
* Nathan has ultimately died three times. He was clinically dead after being shot in ''[[The Second Coming]]'', his throat was slit in ''[[An Invisible Thread]]'', and his consciousness committed suicide in ''[[The Fifth Stage]]''.
* Nathan is right-handed (''[[An Invisible Thread]]'')


==See Also==
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* For images of Nathan, see '''[[:Category:Images of Nathan Petrelli|Images of Nathan Petrelli]]'''.
* For articles related to Nathan, see '''[[Related Articles:Nathan]]'''.
* For articles related to Nathan, see '''[[Related Articles:Nathan]]'''.
* For images of Nathan, see '''[[:Category:Images of Nathan Petrelli|Images of Nathan Petrelli]]'''.
* For Sylar's [[illusion|impersonation]] of Nathan in the "[[explosion future]]," see '''[[Sylar (explosion future)]]'''.
* For Sylar's [[illusion|impersonation]] of Nathan in the "[[explosion future]]," see '''[[Sylar (future)]]'''.
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* For other members of the Petrelli [[family]], see '''[[Petrelli (disambig)]]'''.
* For other members of the Petrelli [[family]], see '''[[Petrelli (disambig)]]'''.
* For others that could be considered [[Claire]]'s parents, see '''[[Claire's parents (disambig)]]'''.
* For others that could be considered [[Claire]]'s parents, see '''[[Claire's parents (disambig)]]'''.
* For Nathan's campaign site for Congress see '''[[votepetrelli.com]]'''.  
* For Nathan's campaign site for Congress see '''[[votepetrelli.com]]'''.
 
==External Links==
* [http://votepetrelli.com Nathan Petrelli's Official Campaign Page] (Heroes Evolutions)
* [http://www.nathanpetrelli.nn.cx Nathan Petrelli's Official Campaign Page - French Version]


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Nathan Petrelli
Portrayed by Adrian Pasdar,
Jayson Blair,
Sam Cohen (11 years old)
First appearance Genesis
In-story stats
Known ability Flight (synthetic)
Nicknames Flying Man,
Senator Sky-Boy,
Superman,
Nate
Gender
Age Unknown
Date of birth 1967
Date of death 2007
Home Hyde Park, NY
Residences Mansion in Hyde Park, NY
Occupations Chairman of the Senate Commission,
former Head of Homeland Security,
United States Senator, New York
former leader of Pinehearst Company,
former U.S. Congressman,
former district attorney,
former U.S. Navy officer (served as a pilot)
Significant others formerly Tracy Strauss,
formerly Heidi Petrelli (wife, separated),
formerly Meredith Gordon (deceased),
formerly Kelly Houston (deceased)
Parents Angela Petrelli,
Arthur Petrelli (deceased)
Grandparents Paternal grandparent:
Mrs. Petrelli
Maternal grandparents:
Mr. Shaw (deceased),
Mrs. Shaw (deceased)
Children Claire Bennet,
Simon Petrelli,
Monty Petrelli
Grandchildren Tommy Clark,
Malina
Sibling Peter Petrelli
Other relatives Paternal uncle:
Tim Petrelli
Maternal aunt:
Alice Shaw

Senator Nathan Petrelli was the son of Arthur and Angela, older brother of Peter and biological father of Claire Bennet. He also had two sons, Simon and Monty by his ex-wife Heidi Petrelli. He had the ability of flight. He was the namesake of one of Claire's children as named by his mother.

About

Nathan, ambitious, pragmatic and an aspiring politician inspired by his father, sought to one day help the world by occupying a high position in the government. Nathan made many questionable choices and did or supported many bad things during his long and painful struggle for power. In the end, Nathan, upon succeeding in becoming New York State Congressman, realized how much his efforts had cost him when his beloved, yet somewhat estranged, younger brother detonated above the city. Resigning from office, Nathan went through a long period of depression, steadily driving his friends and family away. Though with time, coupled with Peter's return, Nathan resolved to make things right. To this end, he attempted to reveal the existence of evolved humans to the world, only to suffer an assassination attempt. Miraculously recovering, Nathan attributed his healing to an act of God, and believed evolved humans to be God's servants to His will on Earth. To this end, Nathan accepted the position of Junior Senator of New York, with Tracy Strauss as his aide. After discovering that his parents had injected him with the formula at a young age, Nathan eventually pledged his allegiance to his father's plans to synthetically give people abilities, despite his father's previous attempts to kill Nathan. Unfortunately, these plans failed, so Nathan revealed the existence of evolved humans to the President, like he tried to at the press conference before he was shot. They both agreed to have the government capture them and place them in a facility where no harm could be done. Despite having turned against his own kind, he still tried his best to keep his family members safe, even if it meant risking his own secrets coming out. His biological body was killed by Sylar, who had already obtained Nathan's form and memories in order to meet and replace the President. However, at Angela's insistence, Matt Parkman questionably used both abilities against Sylar by transferring Nathan's memories and forcing Sylar to believe that he was Nathan. For months, Sylar was living Nathan's life, unaware of his true identity, but "Nathan's" conscience resurfaced, and it seemed that Nathan wasn't willing to go down without a fight. The two battled for control over the body. After Peter used mental manipulation to help Nathan's conscience regain control one last time, Nathan discovered that Sylar was too powerful for him and tried to throw himself a roof. While hanging onto Peter's arm, he said his goodbyes to Peter before falling, appearing to finally "die", turning back into Sylar just before he crashed into a car below.

Character History

Season One

For an episode-by-episode summary, see Nathan Petrelli: Season One History.

Nathan has an interesting conversation with his brother.

Nathan is busy with his campaign when his brother claims he can fly. Peter resorts to jumping from a building, but Nathan flies, yet fails to catch him. The next day, Nathan is forced to admit that he can fly. He tells the public that Peter is suicidal to keep the reporters away. Mohinder pesters him on the streets, which he gets away from, and he meets with Niki, whom he sleeps with. During his sleep, he is kidnapped by Bennet and the Haitian, whom he escapes from. Landing at a diner, he meets Hiro, and is warned of a dark future, but is told he will win the election.

Back at New York, he has brunch with his family, and buys a painting from Linderman at his brother's request. He brings it to Isaac's loft, and, upon seeing it, splashes it with paint, leaving Simone with the mess. He then gets Peter from jail after the homecoming incident, and witnesses him fall unconscious, after claiming he is the bomb. Nathan stays at his side for two weeks.

He visits Isaac and Simone about the paintings, meeting with Hiro again. They talk, and agree to stop the exploding man. Nathan finds Mohinder, and they unsuccessfully try to calm Peter down in his apartment. Afterwards, he finds out that his daughter, Claire, is still alive from Meredith. He visits her, and gives her money for her to be silent. He resumes his quest to bring Linderman down - only for Peter to appear and tell him Simone is dead. Nathan goes to the Corinthian Casino regardless, and finds Hiro. Helping Hiro get his sword, Nathan forcefully takes Niki's gun, and meets Linderman. Linderman offers Nathan a "life of meaning", which he accepts - a life of meaning being a life in the White House. Nathan discovers that his brother has been killed, and goes to the Petrelli mansion, only to see Claire, who revives Peter.

Nathan, Peter and Claire talk about the explosion, and Claire tells Nathan about Ted. Nathan warns Linderman about Ted, and gets a visit from Thompson, who assures Nathan that Ted is not a problem. Finally, Angela convinces Nathan to take the role of President once the catastrophe has occurred. Linderman also helps, telling him that his father was "one of us". After, he receives a visit from D.L. and Jessica while he wins the election, and tells them where Linderman is. He gives his victory speech. He convinces his mother he is ready for his role, and meets with Peter and Claire - only to take Claire away from Peter. He confirms to Claire that he is involved, and Claire escapes by jumping through the window. Finally, before Peter can explode, Nathan flies in, grabs Peter, and flies away, allowing the explosion to occur above the city having realized that Claire was right.

Season Two

For an episode-by-episode summary, see Nathan Petrelli: Season Two History.

Nathan walks in Peter's apartment and finds Angela looking at a photograph of her sons. She tells Nathan that it's time to accept Peter's death, but Nathan refuses to believe it. Angela realizes that Nathan is drunk and tells him that she is happy his father isn't here to see him like that. At a bar, he catches his reflection and sees a horribly disfigured, scarred visage looking back at him. Nathan's wife left him, taking the children, and he lost his job and Congressman status.

Nathan fights himself in a nightmare.

Nathan is greeted by Matt while waiting to pickup Angela from the police station. Angela is attacked mysteriously in the station, and Matt and Nathan help her. Later, Nathan comes to visit her in hospital, and talks with Matt about the murder of Kaito. Matt tells Nathan that his mother confessed the murder of Kaito Nakamura, but Matt says he knows Angela is innocent. Nathan asks how he knows this, and Matt reveals that he has the ability to read minds, and he also knows that Nathan can fly. Angela is arrested for the murder, and Nathan meets with Matt to give him some information about a familiar photo.

Nathan and Matt travel to Maury's apartment, and question Maury. Soon after, using telepathy, Maury manages to lock Nathan and Matt in their own personal nightmares. Nathan is on top of the Deveaux Building, watching helplessly as New York burns in the aftermath of the explosion. A fight ensues between him and his disfigured self, which ends when Matt inserts a thought in Nathan's head, as they realize they are not having two separate fights but are, in fact, fighting each other. They then find another photo marked with the Symbol, this time of Bob.

What happened after flying away from Kirby Plaza is revealed: Nathan held onto Peter and flew him high into the air, despite the radiation burning him severely. Peter forces Nathan to release him, falls away, and explodes. Nathan is hit by the shockwave and is knocked out, but Peter flies in and saves him and takes him to the hospital. There he is horrified by his new disfigured image and tells Hedi the truth, but Angela covers it up. Later he is healed by Peter and Adam Monroe who inject Adam's blood into him, causing his burns to heal.

Nathan and Matt arrive at the Company's facility to warn Bob that Maury is after him. Bob shows Nathan videos of Peter and tells Nathan they last knew Peter was in Ireland when Niki begins punching holes into the door of Bob's office. Niki breaks in and grabs Nathan, and he and Bob try to bring her to her senses, only to have her inject herself with the virus.

Nathan prepares to go public about his ability.

Angela tells Nathan and Matt that the strain of virus they are seeking is in Odessa, Texas, also where Peter and Adam will most likely be. Nathan flies himself and Matt there, and they spot Hiro at an entryway, excited to see them both. A little time later, they make their way down to where Adam and Peter are and Matt goes in first to try and stop Peter. After some fighting, Nathan sees Peter. He tells Peter that he is glad to see him and also tells him of what Adam almost did with the virus and what he plans to do. After telling Peter that he loves him, Peter runs to the vault and is able to catch the vial of Strain 138 before it shatters on the ground. Nathan, Matt and Peter decide they need to destroy the virus, which Peter does with his ability of Ted's induced radiation. Nathan wants to go public with their abilities, and trusts Matt to arrange this and to allow everyone to believe him. The trio arrives at the Odessa Police Station where the conference is about to go underway. The arrangements have been made and Matt informs Nathan that everyone will listen to what he has to say. Nathan takes the stand and starts telling explaining about his experiences. He braces himself to announce his ability, and as he is about to tell the world what he can do, he is shot twice in the chest by an unknown assailant. Nathan staggers back and is caught by Peter, who tries to keep him conscious.

Season Three

For an episode-by-episode summary, see Nathan Petrelli: Season Three History.

Nathan connects with Tracy.

Nathan is rushed to the hospital after being shot by his brother from the future. He is declared dead but somehow comes back to life while Peter is with him. Nathan visits the Chapel, and gives some inspiring words to the people within it. He believes that he has been saved by god and that he is alive to do God's bidding. Nathan is soon visited by the "ghost" of Linderman and is offered the position of Senator by Tracy Strauss. After some words with Peter, Nathan decides to take up the Senate seat with Tracy at his side. When Tracy resigns, Linderman informs Nathan that it is his destiny to help her. Nathan flies to catch Tracy seconds before she commits suicide. The two spend the night together and Nathan learns that his abilities may not be god given.

He and Tracy go to Angela and learn about his abilities being synthetic. He also learns Peter absorbed Sylar's power and is dangerous. He takes Tracy to visit Mohinder, who drugs them and tries to experiment on them. Tracy uses her power to save Nathan and after Mohinder escapes, the two are visited by Noah and Meredith. Nathan and Tracy learn that Arthur Petrelli is alive and go to visit him. After the meeting, Nathan decides that Arthur must be stopped and goes to Primatech to help his family. He and Peter go to Haiti to find The Haitian but after his powers disappear, Nathan is kidnapped by Baron Samedi. Upon seeing what one person with powers could do, Nathan joins Pinehearst and becomes their leader. Along with Tracy and Mohinder, Nathan gives the marine Scott a synthetic ability. When Peter, Knox and Flint try to bring down Pinehearst, Nathan and Peter are caught in Flint's fire. Peter injects himself with the formula and saves Nathan.

Two months later, Nathan begins a movement to capture evolved humans. When Claire is mistakenly caught, Nathan gives her a free pass, much to Danko's disapproval. Flight 195 goes down and Nathan assists his men at the crash site. When Claire is captured, Nathan and Noah protect her from Danko's wrath and Nathan once again sends his daughter home. Abby Collins soon inspects Nathan's base of operations, Building 26, and attempts to shut it down. Her decision is changed when Tracy kills an analyst to try and escape. Seeing how their targets are dangerous, Danko tries to push for lethal force but Nathan continuously refuses to allow it, even after Peter and Matt try to shut them down. Realizing that something is different about Nathan, Danko manages to get him to reveal his power.

Nathan falls by Sylar's hand.

Now a target of his own operation, Nathan flies Claire to Mexico in an attempt to protect her and connect with her. He fails in both attempts and reveals to Claire how much he was afraid of her hating him. Nathan and his daughter finally connect and the two fly to the Coyote Sands to help Angela. Nathan tries to mend his broken relationship with Peter, who is not willing to accept his apology. Peter eventually does forgive Nathan and the Petrelli family discover that Sylar has taken Nathan's form. Nathan rushes to DC to stop the killer but is captured and held captive by Sylar. Sylar tortures Nathan and uses his clairsentience to learn all about his life. After escaping, Nathan and Peter fight Sylar in a devastating battle. Nathan ends it by flying away with Sylar to try and protect Peter. Upon landing in his suite, Nathan is killed by Sylar. His body is found by Angela and Matt, who go on to use Matt's power to make Sylar believe he is Nathan, body and soul.

Season Four

For an episode-by-episode summary, see Nathan Petrelli: Season Four History.

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Webisode:Dark Matters, Part 5

Quentin Frady creates a board that includes an ad for Nathan's campaign.

June 13th, Part One

After the birth of Claire's children, a future Noah Bennet and Angela name them as Claire died before she could do so. Angela names Claire's son Nathan after her own lost son. Hiro then transports Angela, Nathan and Malina to 1999 so the children can grow up in the past and prepare for their destiny.

Shortly after the bombing of the Odessa Unity Summit, Nathan's grandson is revealed to be young teleporter Tommy Clark who still went by Nathan at that time.

Project Reborn

While imprisoned in the Eternal Fortress, Tommy Clark has memories of several issues of 9th Wonders!, including one with Nathan flying on the cover.

Graphic Novel:Godsend, Part 5

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Heroes Evolutions

Gemini: Heroes Reborn

In the Quarry, Cassandra Hays finds an issue of 9th Wonders! with Nathan on the cover.

Evolved Human Abilities

Nathan had the ability to fly. It is currently unknown how he propelled himself or what speeds or altitudes he was capable of achieving, but judging by the sound of his flight when escaping from Mr. Bennet and The Haitian (Hiros), he was probably supersonic. His power, according to Angela Petrelli, was synthetic, and created by the same formula that gave abilities to Niki, Tracy, and Barbara (Angels and Monsters). He was capable of carrying people with him over long distances as shown when he flew with Peter to Haiti, Matt to Philadelphia and Texas, and Claire to Mexico.

Heroes Reborn App

Prior to Heroes Reborn starting, an app was released with a video summary of Nathan's history. The summary included:

Memorable Quotes

"Most of what we are is what people expect us to be. I mean, if you take them away, nothing means anything."

- Nathan (to Peter) (.07%)


"Our father always said that we had a responsibility: to use what God gave us, to help people, to make a real difference. Pap always made the hard choices for the greater good; he believed in that. And so do I. Our children deserve that. They deserve a better future, a future where they do not have to face their fears alone, but can look into the darkness and find hope. I challenge everyone inhere to inspire by example, to fight the battle, no matter the cost. Because the world is sick, it's spinning out of control. But we can help. With our help it can heal. With our love, with our compassion and with our strength we can heal. Let's put aside our differences, let's embrace our common goals. Let's do it for our children. Let's show them all exactly what we are capable of."

- Nathan, electoral speech (Landslide)


"You saved the cheerleader, so we could save the world."

- Nathan, to Peter (How to Stop an Exploding Man)


"God is the only one with the message. It's a message of hope and urgency, because he's not gonna wait much longer. His message is a simple one -- We're all connected. Our hopes, our dreams, our children's future, reflecting back in each others eyes. We fight our own personal battles, but we know we're not alone. Because only together can we make our short time on this planet mean something. Only together can we be the stewards of our own destiny. And we hold in our collective hearts one noble goal -- Save ourselves, save the world."

- Nathan, referring to the "Spiritus Mundi" in Yeats's poem (The Second Coming)


"Sooner or later, you're gonna have to choose a side."

- Nathan (to Peter) (Dual)


"I love you Pete, you know that."

"Of course...I love you too, Nathan."

- Nathan, Peter (An Invisible Thread)


"You need to accept that I'm gone."

"I need you... to help me. Now pull yourself up, please."

"You're going to have to carry on for the both of us, Pete. Okay? You tell Mom I love her. You take care of Claire. Fight the good fight. You've always been everything that's good in the world, Pete."

"Nathan."

"And I got a feelin' the world ain't seen nothin' yet."

"I can't do this without you."

"You can do anything, Pete. Anything. Remember that. I love you."

"Nathan... I love you, Nathan."

- Nathan, Peter (The Fifth Stage)

Notes

  • An ad for Nathan's campaign airs on the television in Isaac's loft. It states that Nathan "served his country" in Bosnia, Serbia, and Rwanda (Genesis). votepetrelli.com further notes that these tours of duty were as a pilot in the US Navy. This could possibly be a reference to Adrian Pasdar's character "Chipper" in 1986's Top Gun.
  • According to Don't Look Back, Nathan was running to represent New York's 14th congressional district (an actual district in New York City). However, votepetrelli.com says Nathan was running in the 30th district (an obsolete seat since 2000). The site votepetrelli.com was then changed again stating that he was stepping down as the Junior Senator from New York, a position that he was never elected for.
  • In reality, the New York's 14th congressional district is held by Carolyn B. Maloney.
  • According to votepetrelli.com, Nathan served under the district attorney as a prosecutor.
  • Nathan tells Peter that his power will only be useful for rescuing cats from trees (Nothing to Hide). Of course, he's already put it to better use by rescuing a woman from a burning building (Trial by Fire).
  • Nathan took his first steps sometime before November 8, 1968 (War Buddies, Part 2). Children usually take their first steps around their first birthday, so Nathan would have been at least a year old at this time. Though his exact age is unknown, this would mean that as of the election on November 7, 2006, Nathan was roughly 39 years old.
  • Nathan is on the list.
  • Nathan can speak both French (The Eclipse, Part 1) and Spanish (Into Asylum).
  • In a possible future timeline, Nathan blamed Sylar for the explosion to protect Peter. Nathan subsequently became President, and was murdered by Sylar, who used Candice Willmer's power to impersonate him. (Five Years Gone)
  • In a deleted scene in Genesis, Nathan prosecutes D.L. Hawkins's case and wins, continuing a winning streak Nathan appears to have been enjoying.
  • In another possible future timeline, Nathan dies in the first outbreak of the Shanti virus. (Out of Time)
  • In reality, the current Junior Senator from New York is Kirsten Gillibrand.
  • According to Angela, Nathan's ability is the result of receiving the formula rather than a naturally inherited ability. (Angels and Monsters) It is unknown exactly when Nathan was injected. However, it is hinted in Truths that Nathan was injected in his early or mid-20s since Peter (who would have been around his preteen years to acquire a hunting license) had been present during the hunting trip preceding the injection.
  • Nathan died in An Invisible Thread. His last words, which were to Peter, were "I love you Pete, you know that."
  • When Nathan's consciousness in Sylar's body finally died in The Fifth Stage, his last words, which were to Peter, were "You can do anything, Pete. Anything. Remember that. I love you."
  • When Sylar uses clairsentience on Nathan's cuff links, he says that Nathan supposedly graduated "with honors" from Annapolis, but he knows better.
  • Nathan witnessed Kelly Houston's death, but Angela covered it up and had the Haitian erase his memories so he, like everyone else, believed that Kelly simply ran away. Sylar learned this thanks to his ability to see the history of objects.
  • In Unexpected, Nathan tells Simone that he'd like to take all those with powers, and "put them in a lab on some island in the middle of the ocean." He starts to round up the all those with powers in A Clear and Present Danger.
  • According to the Heroes Reborn app, Meredith and Nathan were married.

Trivia

  • In an interview, Jason La Padura said that Peter and Nathan were originally written to be twins.
  • In the script for the unaired pilot, Nathan's name was originally "Harrison Cambell" and he was 34 years old.
  • According to Peter, Nathan was the "top of his class, valedictorian".
  • Sylar and Nathan never met face to face or even shared a scene in the first 57 episodes of this series, even though Nathan knows him and knows how to kill him (A Clear and Present Danger). However, Sylar would have met Nathan in the explosion future, when he killed him, and likely in the exposed future, when they believed they were brothers.
  • Sylar and Nathan finally meet face to face in I Am Sylar. Sylar takes on Nathan's identity to get close to the President and tries to kill Nathan to get his power but is stopped by Danko. After Sylar kills Nathan, Matt uses his telepathy to force Sylar into thinking that he is Nathan, causing Sylar's clairsentience to fill in the blanks with Nathan's memories and his shape shifting to change his appearance into Nathan's.
  • Nathan has faced death at the end of every volume. In Genesis, he flies away with Peter before he explodes. In Generations, he is shot twice in the chest. In Villains, he is saved by Peter as Pinehearst Headquarters explodes. In Fugitives, his throat is slit by Sylar. While Nathan finally died at the end of the fourth volume, Sylar (as Nathan) committed suicide in Redemption by jumping off a rooftop.
  • Nathan also faces figurative deaths during mid-volume breaks. The break for Genesis features Peter's dream of wiping out Manhattan, with Nathan as the first victim. The break for Redemption has Nathan falling to his "death" while Sylar takes back his body for good.
  • Nathan has ultimately died three times. He was clinically dead after being shot in The Second Coming, his throat was slit in An Invisible Thread, and his consciousness committed suicide in The Fifth Stage.
  • Nathan is right-handed (An Invisible Thread)

See Also

External Links

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:Nathan Petrelli for fan-created theories and other speculation.


  Season Four Characters edit
Main

Claire BennetNoah BennetAndo MasahashiHiro NakamuraMatt ParkmanAngela PetrelliNathan PetrelliPeter PetrelliTracy StraussSamuel SullivanMohinder SureshSylar

Recurring

AllisonCharlie AndrewsGretchen BergChris BowmanEmma CoolidgeDamianEvan DavisEric DoyleEdgarEliEzekielLauren GilmoreNurse HammerLydiaKimiko NakamuraJanice ParkmanMatt Parkman, Jr.Pregnant carnyPsychic carnyRenéReginald StanleyAmanda StrazzullaTiger pants carny

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