Aiden Grayson (Earth-0)
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Aiden Ethan Grayson is a Meta-Human living in Sanctuary City. He is the CEO of Archeon Incorporated and the son of it's 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
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.
Created by his father Silas in the mid 90s, alongside his triplet siblings - Phoebe and 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 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.
Young Adult Life
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
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.
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.
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.
Crucial Events
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 soon after the man's relocation to Sanctuary City.[1] 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.
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.[2]
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.[3] However, Elias would later break out of containment.[4]
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.[3]
Sanctuary City. However it was in the Sanctuary City Museum, during his confrontation with Mosaic and Chimera - that Elias was finally killed.[5]
Current Activity
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
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.
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.
Aiden has mimicked countless abilities in his life; abilities that he uses in both his civilian life and vigilante work, such as:
- Superhuman Physical Characteristics
- Extra-Sensory Perception
- Superhuman Reflexes
- Telekinesis
- Telepathy
- Energy Manipulation
- Matter Manipulation
- Space-Time Manipulation
- Spatial Cloning
- Time Stopping
Mosaic Suit
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.
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.
Notes
- Aiden's favorite genre of music is Industrial Rock, much like his Sorcerer Supreme Counterpart.
- 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.
- This is how Aiden overpowered Ryozo during their first encounter, before Ryozo's cousin ultimately stopped the Hoyokazi.
- Aiden has an interest in Hiyuki Hoyokazi, despite the history between her mother and his father.