[[File:Aiden - 28.png|thumb|501x501px|''"Don't worry. I'm not asking you to trust me, but I do want to help you out. Where that goes from there, is up to you."'']]
[[File:True!Mosaic.jpg|thumb|The Current Thaumaturgy Armor]]
'''Aiden Ethan Grayson''' is a [[Meta-Humans|Meta-Human]] | [[Para-Humans|Para-Human]] hybrid, and [[Magicians|Magician]] - currently living in [[Sanctuary City]]. He is the CEO of [[Archeon Incorporated]] and the son of its founder, [[Silas Grayson]]. His vigilante identity is known as '''Mosaic''', (formerly '''Gradient''').
'''Aiden Ethan Grayson''' is a [[Meta-Humans|Meta-Human]] [[Magicians|Magician]] living in [[Sanctuary City]]. He is the CEO of [[Archeon Incorporated]] and the son of its founder, [[Silas Grayson]]. His vigilante identity is known as '''Mosaic''', (formerly '''Gradient'''), and is known as one of the more famous vigilantes in the city.
== Summary ==
== Summary ==
=== Early Life ===
=== Early Life ===
Born in New York City, Aiden is the son of Dr. Silas Grayson - a researcher and entrepreneur, and the founder of Archeon Incorporated - one of the largest technology corporations on the planet. Originally believed to have experienced a normal birth, Aiden is in fact a genetically engineered human. Created as the result of research taken from his grandfather - [[Dr. Amadeus Grayson]].
Born in New York City, Aiden is the son of Dr. Silas Grayson - a researcher and entrepreneur. Despite his public origins, Aiden is a genetically engineered human. He was created through the genomic research done by his grandfather - [[Dr. Amadeus Grayson]].
Created by his father Silas in the mid 90s, alongside his triplet siblings - [[Phoebe Grayson (Earth-0)|Phoebe]] and [[Jonah Grayson (Earth-0)|Jonah]]; Aiden lived a relatively normal life, experiencing an upbringing common amongst wealthy families. He had a good relationship with his triplet siblings, as well as his older siblings - [[Kira]] and [[Jason]] (who were naturally born by comparison).
Aiden lived a relatively normal life for most of his early childhood, though later on in his life Aiden was forced to move to the West Coast after an attack on New York City.
Aiden was forced to move to the West Coast with his family after an attack in NYC by [[Providence]], the Meta-Human radical, and his [[organization]]. He would then spend the next decade of his life improving his own skills and knowledge base - before pursuing a degree in medicine.
He would then spend the next decade of his life improving his own skills and knowledge base - before eventually pursuing a degree in medicine.
=== Young Adult Life ===
[[File:Gradient - 2.jpg|thumb|425x425px|The Original Nanite Suit [Destroyed]]]
Due to his "unique" level of intelligence, Aiden was entered into an accelerated program, allowing him to attend medical school in his teens. With additional support from his wealthy father's connections - he managed to graduate from an esteemed medical school in his early 20s; however he still has not completed residency.
Instead, Aiden was later handpicked by his father Silas to succeed him as the CEO of Archeon Incorporated - a move that surprised the board of directors, given Aiden's age and lack of business experience. Nonetheless, with his perceptive and analytical mind, Aiden quickly learned the fundamentals of management and business, allowing him to become an effective leader at one of the largest corporations on the Earth. Aiden would also move to Sanctuary City in order to properly assume his duties as Archeon's new CEO as well.
=== Mosaic ===
=== Mosaic ===
Soon after he moved to Sanctuary City, Aiden began seeing reports of kidnappings involving Meta-Humans, usually from destitute backgrounds. In addition, reports of crime from Meta-Human groups like the Brigadiers began to gradually rise in frequency. Eventually, the active crime rate of Sanctuary City's superpowered groups became large enough to begin jeopardizing the safety of Archeon's employees, as well as regular civilians. This was in conjunction with the reported increases in kidnappings that were also reported on.
After graduating with his M.D., Aiden was then called by his father with a surprising request - to succeed him as CEO of Archeon.
Deciding to make a difference in his own, "unconventional" way, Aiden began formulating a plan. After taking the time to more thoroughly excavate the subterranean caverns underneath the Archeon Complex, which were privately constructed by his father - Aiden then began considering his options. Years earlier, a meteorite pod had crash landed into an open site nearby Aiden's family home on the West Coast; a pod that would later be catalogued as one of four mysterious pods. These technological pods held inside advanced technology and equipment - all of which he could now utilize.
Soon after he moved to Sanctuary City and assumed his position as Archeon's CEO, Aiden began hearing offhand rumors surrounding missing Meta-Humans.
With assistance from his older sister, Kira - an accomplished engineer and inventor; Aiden soon began development of the vehicles, tools and general equipment that he would need in order to realize his plan. Soon afterwards, he became the vigilante '''Gradient''' - before later changing his name to '''Mosaic'''; once his powers fully manifested.
In addition to the disappearances, criminal groups started to increase their activity around the city.
=== Crucial Events ===
As part of an effort to make a difference, Aiden decided to become a vigilante of sorts - using his powers to help people whenever he could.
A year after becoming Mosaic, Aiden would eventually encounter a young man attempting to fight crime, in a manner inspired by him. The boy, seemingly demonstrating Meta-Human powers similar to his own, introduced himself as '''Arachnid'''. Aiden, already knowing the man's true identity, and willing to build trust with him, revealed his own identity - before revealing Arachnid's. After proving his identity as [[Damian Desmond]], the young man agreed to shadow under Mosaic's tutelage, for his own safety and security.
Aiden would later encounter [[Orion Thompson (Earth-0)|Orion Thompson]] soon after the man's relocation to Sanctuary City.<ref>"Genesis"</ref> Interested in his skills and mindset, Aiden decided to observe the man for nearly a year before finally deciding to act. Aiden then revealed his identity to him, and eventually decided to offer him a job at Archeon Incorporated - while also helping him fight crime more effectively as '''Omnius'''.
After preparing himself, Aiden then became the vigilante '''Gradient.'''
He would then encounter [[Ryozo Hoyokazi]], a member of the Hoyokazi Zaibatsu - a famous and powerful clan, situated in Japan. After a brief skirmish wherein Ryozo attempted to kill Aiden in public, he later fought the trained ninja as Mosaic - defeating him with relative ease. Later on, the leader of the Hoyokazi clan - [[Hiyuki Hoyokazi]], offered her apologies on behalf of her clan for Ryozo's attempts on his life.<ref>"Contention"</ref>
Later, he changed his name to '''Mosaic''' - after he fully manifested his powers.
Eventually, Aiden would learn the identity of the man causing the constant kidnappings within Sanctuary City - a man named '''Chiral'''. Eventually however, Aiden learned that the man was in fact the resurrected persona of [[Dr. Elias Nathaniel Grayson]] - his late uncle. After defeating him, Elias was later sent to [[The Wedge]].<ref name=":0">"Riposte"</ref> However, Elias would later break out of containment.<ref>"The Wedge"</ref>
== Powers ==
During this time, a Meta-Human named [[Capgras]] had impersonated [[Mayor Jackson]] - who had herself been captured by Chiral. Mosaic, with the aid of information provided by the MRD Director, would later find the mayor and rescue her; helping to detain Capgras all the while.<ref name=":0" />
=== Power Matrix ===
As the [[Earth-0|Prime Universe]] incarnation of the [[Power IsoMatrix]], Aiden has various abilities related to "Power" - the ability to "do" anything.
Chiral would then re-emerge in Sanctuary City, in a final bid to destroy the city. However, it was in the Sanctuary City Museum during his confrontation with Mosaic and [[Chimera]] - that Chiral was finally killed.<ref>"Sound and Fury"</ref>
He can amplify his own abilities or reproduce the abilities of others that he encounters - seemingly without limit.
Aiden would then find himself in a circumstance where his old schoolmate, Jack Blackburn, would be revived as [[Faust]] - a supernatural being hell-bent on getting revenge against him. Faust wanted revenge against Aiden due to the latter's history of revealing and implicating Faust in criminal activities.
Aiden's strength was also great enough to even overwhelm his sister's, during their first real fight.<ref name=":0" />
The work that Aiden did to expose his and his family's criminal enterprise ultimately led to his incarceration and later experimentation by [[Eukaryon]]. After a series of coordinated attacks on Archeon facilities were detected - Aiden later gained information which revealed Faust to be the instigator.<ref name=":1">"Dysfunction" - [Part 1]</ref> After interrogating the MRD Director, upon learning that the MRD were in part responsible for containing the mercenaries used in the Archeon headquarters attacks - Aiden learned that the true identity of Faust was his old enemy Jack, back for revenge.<ref name=":1" />
=== Mosaic DNA ===
Like his father and siblings, Aiden has a unique blend of DNA known as '''Mosaic DNA''' - the result of his latent "Power" based abilities.
Aiden would later travel to the Archeon Incorporated Manufacturing Facility in the Midwest United States to confront Faust - only to inadvertently kill him during their altercation.<ref name=":2">"Dysfunction" - [Part 2]</ref> After Faust was revived by the machinations of an Eldritch Abombination serving to use his powerful body as a vessel to finally invade the universe - Faust was stopped for good by the timely intervention of [[Aiden Grayson (Earth-1)|Magister]].<ref name=":2" /> The Sorcerer Supreme then proceeded to destroy Faust on a physical, spiritual, mental and even conceptual level - once and for all.<ref name=":2" />
The structure of Mosaic DNA allows Aiden to instantaneously re-sequence his DNA, allowing him to permanently mimic Meta-Gene abilities.
Afterwards, Aiden was given the 10 Specter Rings previously belonging to Iblis - now merged into a single powerful magic ring, known as the '''Thaumaturgy Ring'''.<ref name=":2" />
=== Psionics ===
Due to his nature, Aiden has high levels of psionic power - making him adept at [[psionics]].
Now at an inner peace, Aiden traveled to the Swiss Alps to finally reconnect with his father, Silas, after 3 years of sparse contact and interaction.<ref name=":2" />
=== Dynamic Mimicry ===
The combination of Aiden's Power Matrix and his Mosaic DNA allows him to mimic the powers of beings who aren't Meta-Humans.
=== '''Current Activity''' ===
Examples include:
Aiden continues to run Archeon Incorporated within Sanctuary City. He also still patrols the city as Mosaic, attempting to stop Meta-Human and Human crimes as effectively as he can.
== Powers & Equipment ==
* '''Demi-Being Physiology'''
** Mimicked from [[Sun Wukong II]] - after fighting him in Sanctuary City.<ref name=":3">"Turf Wars" - [Part 0 - Prologue]</ref>
* '''Dimensional Conduit'''
** Mimicked from [[Julian Gray]] - after fighting him at the Seychelles Islands.<ref name=":6">"Shatter Point"</ref>
* '''Divine Conduit'''
** Mimicked from [[Jack Blackburn]] - after encountering his reformed and inverted self in Sanctuary City.<ref name=":7">"Reconciliation"</ref>
* '''Thulcandran''' | '''Chonarch Physiology'''
** Mimicked from [[Samael Thaumiel]] - after encountering him during his visit to the Archeon Complex as "Virgil".<ref name=":0">"Synergies"</ref>
=== Power Matrix ===
== Equipment ==
As the Incarnation of the [[Power IsoMatrix]] - Aiden has the ability to absorb and replicate whatever energies, powers or effects are found in those around him. These energies and powers extend far beyond the limits of the Meta-Gene, allowing him to reach new heights of power much quicker than his siblings generally can.
Aiden can also use his inherent Dynamic Power in order to greatly amplify the effectiveness of any offensive, defensive or auxiliary powers that he demonstrates in most situations.
=== Thaumaturgy Ring ===
After being severely weakened in his battle with Faust, [[Aiden Grayson (Earth-1)|Magister]] provided Aiden support in the form of the Thaumaturgy Ring.<ref name=":2">"Dysfunction" - [Part 2]</ref>
=== Mosaic DNA ===
Aiden, similar to the rest of his family, has a unique blend of DNA known as '''Mosaic DNA'''. This DNA is different from the genomic sequence found in all Meta-Humans, in that carries no traces of a MH-001 Meta-Gene. Instead, the entirety of Mosaic DNA is a superstructural matrix, capable of automatically re-sequencing itself in an instant, to perfectly mimic any genetic expression. This DNA sequencing technique is autonomic in nature, and is also partially psionic - relying on conscious thought to properly manage and control.
When Aiden gets within range of any Meta-Human, his DNA automatically sequences their specific Meta-Gene structure, integrating that "shape" into itself, as a phantom signature. As his DNA "remembers" the essence of all Meta-Gene sequences it encounters, it allows Aiden to automatically and permanently mimic the abilities of all Meta-Humans he has ever encountered.
=== Thaumaturgy Armor ===
Mosaic's current armor is a fusion of both his original tech outfit and the magitek he later acquired.
Due to the psionic aspect of his DNA, Aiden also mimics the motor skills, memories and informational pathways of those around him, Meta-Human or Human. This has allowed for an exponential increase in Aiden's capacity to know and process information, giving him a form of hyper-intelligence.
== Skills ==
Aiden has mimicked countless abilities in his life; abilities that he uses in both his civilian life and vigilante work, such as:
=== Magic ===
As a result of his training with his alternate universe counterpart, Aiden has enough magical power to become a [[Magicians|Magician]].
* Superhuman Physical Characteristics
* Extra-Sensory Perception
* Superhuman Reflexes
* Telekinesis
* Telepathy
* Energy Manipulation
* Matter Manipulation
* Space-Time Manipulation
** Spatial Cloning
** Time Stopping
==== Dynamic Mimicry ====
While nowhere near as proficient as a [[Sorcerers Supreme|Sorcerer Supreme]], Mosaic is still incredibly powerful, and capable of various magical feats through spell casting.
The combination of the Power Matrix and Mosaic DNA allows Aiden to effectively reproduce the characteristics and traits of any supernatural being - moving beyond the Meta-Gene. This allows Aiden complete mimicry of Para-Humans and other supernatural creatures - as long as they are not anchored to an IsoMatrix in any way.
An example of Dynamic Mimicry by Aiden includes:
Aiden has a tendency to use passive spells in combat, such as energy shielding.
* Demi-Human Physiology
He also occasionally relies on utility spells, such as astral projection - if he needs to perform reconnaissance.
** Mimicked from [[Sun Wukong II]] - after encountering him in Sanctuary City.<ref>"Turf Wars" [Part 0 - Prologue]</ref>
=== Nanite Suit [Formerly] ===
=== Combat Training ===
A suit derived from the meteorite pod that crash landed on Earth years prior to Mosaic's debut. The suit is reverse-engineered from one of the three pieces of "gear" recovered from the pod. As a highly advanced nanotechnological structure, it's capable of various functions needed to help Mosaic in his vigilante work.
Partially due to his abilities, Aiden is a master of close quarters combat or CQC.
While it has various functions, its main purpose is to aid Mosaic in his movement and combat, augmented his already heightened strength and speed to greater levels.
He also has knowledge of various forms of martial arts - due to his ability to travel the world and learn from various combat instructors.
This suit was destroyed in his fight with [[Faust]] - leading to [[Aiden Grayson (Earth-1)|Magister]] giving him a replacement.<ref name=":2" />
=== Engineering Training ===
A result of his psionic knowledge absorption - Aiden has a robust reserve of engineering knowledge and skill.
=== Thaumaturgy Ring ===
Aiden is an expert mechanic and engineer by experience - but not through formal training. He has worked to repair various forms of sophisticated machinery.
After having his original suit destroyed in his battle with Faust - Magister provided Aiden with a replacement in the form of the Thaumaturgy Ring.<ref name=":2" /> This ring is a fusion of the 10 Specter Rings initially created by the [[Thaumians]] and weaponized by [[Iblis]].
The ring has been enchanted by Magister to only function with Mosaic's essence. As such, the ring is physically bound to Mosaic, virtually impossible to remove with a high order enchantment. If the ring is ever removed from Mosaic's presence, it will instantly return to him as part of the enchantment.
=== Physician Training ===
Although not having completed residency fully - Aiden is an accomplished medical physician with an early M.D. in the field.
As the integrated reconstruction of the original 10 Specter Rings - the Thaumaturgy Ring contains 10 core functions, including:
He also has experience with surgery and differential diagnosis assessments of patients.
*'''Morphus''' [Blue Ring] - Matter Manipulation with Structured Pattern Memory
Should he ever need to treat a person of their illnesses - he can so that rather effectively.
*'''Pyronis''' [Orange Ring] - Fire and Flame Manipulation
*'''Stasis''' [Silver Ring] - Time Manipulation
*'''Psionis''' [Purple Ring] - [[Psionics]]
*'''Fractal''' [Gold Ring] - Space Manipulation
*'''Cryonis''' [Cyan Ring] - Ice Manipulation
*'''Magna''' [Red Ring] - Energy Manipulation
*'''Aether''' [Pink Ring] - Soul Manipulation
*'''Machina''' [Black Ring] - [[Magitek]] Creation and Control
*'''Arcana''' [White Ring] - [[Magic]] Energy Generation and Spell Casting
==== Thaumaturgy Armor ====
Mosaic's current armor - created as a mixture of the Thaumaturgy Ring's armor and his original Nanite Suit. The armor has the original functions of the Nanite Suit integrated into its design, allowing for compatibility with Mosaic's vehicles - The [[Aurora]] and The [[Manifold]].
The Thaumaturgy Armor has resistance to both energy and magic attacks, due to its origin as a [[Thaumaturgy|Thaumaturgic]] artifact. In addition to this, the Thaumaturgy Armor provides increased resistance to physical attacks compared to the Nanite Suit as well.
=== Magic ===
Due to the Thaumaturgy Ring's '''Arcana''' and '''Psionis''' functions, Mosaic has the Magical Energy and the Magical Knowledge of the [[Thaumians]] - enough to become a [[Magicians|Magician]]. While nowhere near as proficient as a [[Sorcerers Supreme|Sorcerer Supreme]], Mosaic is still capable of various magical feats through spell casting.
Magical spells and effects include:
* Illusions
* Conjuration
* Transmutation
* Astral Projection
* Elemental Manipulation
* Dimensional Manipulation
* Replication
* Reality Warping
== Notes ==
== Notes ==
* Aiden's favorite genre of music is Industrial Rock, much like his [[Aiden Grayson (Earth-1)|Sorcerer Supreme Counterpart]].
* Aiden's favorite genre of music is Industrial Rock, much like his [[Aiden Grayson (Earth-1)|Sorcerer Supreme Counterpart]].
** Aiden's hair was originally midnight black - only becoming white due to prolonged exposure to [[Magic]].
** He also now regularly wears black sunglasses - slowly becoming a mirror image of his magical counterpart.
* Aiden's favorite food is pizza, though generally without many toppings.
* Aiden's favorite food is pizza, though generally without many toppings.
* He once found himself locked inside of a broom closet as a child, thanks to his sister Phoebe.
** Using a coat hanger, Aiden finessed an impromptu lockpick to escape - becoming the first instance of him learning to think outside of the box.
* Aiden has experience with multiple forms of martial arts combat.
* Aiden has experience with multiple forms of martial arts combat.
** This is how Aiden overpowered Ryozo during their first encounter, before Ryozo's [[cousin]] ultimately stopped the Hoyokazi.
* Aiden had an obvious attraction to [[Hiyuki Hoyokazi (disambiguation)|Hiyuki Hoyokazi]] that everyone is aware of.
* Aiden has an interest in Hiyuki Hoyokazi, despite the history between her [[mother]] and his [[Silas Grayson|father]].
** This mirrors the dynamic that Aiden's [[Silas Grayson|father]] had with Hiyuki's [[Katsumi Hoyokazi|mother]] - before they had a falling out due to personal differences.
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The name or term "Aiden Grayson" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Aiden Grayson (disambiguation).
Born in New York City, Aiden is the son of Dr. Silas Grayson - a researcher and entrepreneur. Despite his public origins, Aiden is a genetically engineered human. He was created through the genomic research done by his grandfather - Dr. Amadeus Grayson.
Aiden lived a relatively normal life for most of his early childhood, though later on in his life Aiden was forced to move to the West Coast after an attack on New York City.
He would then spend the next decade of his life improving his own skills and knowledge base - before eventually pursuing a degree in medicine.
Mosaic
After graduating with his M.D., Aiden was then called by his father with a surprising request - to succeed him as CEO of Archeon.
Soon after he moved to Sanctuary City and assumed his position as Archeon's CEO, Aiden began hearing offhand rumors surrounding missing Meta-Humans.
In addition to the disappearances, criminal groups started to increase their activity around the city.
As part of an effort to make a difference, Aiden decided to become a vigilante of sorts - using his powers to help people whenever he could.
After preparing himself, Aiden then became the vigilante Gradient.
Later, he changed his name to Mosaic - after he fully manifested his powers.
Powers
Power Matrix
As the Prime Universe incarnation of the Power IsoMatrix, Aiden has various abilities related to "Power" - the ability to "do" anything.
He can amplify his own abilities or reproduce the abilities of others that he encounters - seemingly without limit.
Aiden's strength was also great enough to even overwhelm his sister's, during their first real fight.[1]
Mosaic DNA
Like his father and siblings, Aiden has a unique blend of DNA known as Mosaic DNA - the result of his latent "Power" based abilities.
The structure of Mosaic DNA allows Aiden to instantaneously re-sequence his DNA, allowing him to permanently mimic Meta-Gene abilities.
Psionics
Due to his nature, Aiden has high levels of psionic power - making him adept at psionics.
Dynamic Mimicry
The combination of Aiden's Power Matrix and his Mosaic DNA allows him to mimic the powers of beings who aren't Meta-Humans.
Examples include:
Demi-Being Physiology
Mimicked from Sun Wukong II - after fighting him in Sanctuary City.[2]
Dimensional Conduit
Mimicked from Julian Gray - after fighting him at the Seychelles Islands.[3]
Divine Conduit
Mimicked from Jack Blackburn - after encountering his reformed and inverted self in Sanctuary City.[4]
Thulcandran | Chonarch Physiology
Mimicked from Samael Thaumiel - after encountering him during his visit to the Archeon Complex as "Virgil".[1]
Equipment
Thaumaturgy Ring
After being severely weakened in his battle with Faust, Magister provided Aiden support in the form of the Thaumaturgy Ring.[5]
Thaumaturgy Armor
Mosaic's current armor is a fusion of both his original tech outfit and the magitek he later acquired.
Skills
Magic
As a result of his training with his alternate universe counterpart, Aiden has enough magical power to become a Magician.
While nowhere near as proficient as a Sorcerer Supreme, Mosaic is still incredibly powerful, and capable of various magical feats through spell casting.
Aiden has a tendency to use passive spells in combat, such as energy shielding.
He also occasionally relies on utility spells, such as astral projection - if he needs to perform reconnaissance.
Combat Training
Partially due to his abilities, Aiden is a master of close quarters combat or CQC.
He also has knowledge of various forms of martial arts - due to his ability to travel the world and learn from various combat instructors.
Engineering Training
A result of his psionic knowledge absorption - Aiden has a robust reserve of engineering knowledge and skill.
Aiden is an expert mechanic and engineer by experience - but not through formal training. He has worked to repair various forms of sophisticated machinery.
Physician Training
Although not having completed residency fully - Aiden is an accomplished medical physician with an early M.D. in the field.
He also has experience with surgery and differential diagnosis assessments of patients.
Should he ever need to treat a person of their illnesses - he can so that rather effectively.
