Ten years forward, Gabriel Gray is a member of SCOUT. His criminal record is deceptively cleared and his name, while few will forget what it used to mean, doesn't have the same stigma it once did. The moniker of 'Sylar' is a footnote of the past, known only as the alias of the man who was framed for the 2006 destruction of Midtown and used as a tool of the Company in all his murders.
Some remember, however, and know the truth. But in the eyes of the world, this is the truth.
To keep it brief, Sylar was apprehended by Homeland Security in late 2009, and imprisoned for up to a year. He was then let loose on a tight leash on the strict instruction to help hunt down the remaining members of the Vanguard, when the government realised the formidable tool they could turn him into. The guarantee? A possible existence outside walls of concrete and metal. They were successful, and Sylar did as was asked of him and granted his freedom after a few years of dedicated service to the United States. He was granted a pardon and it became known that he was framed by the Company not only for the Midtown explosion, but also his related murders.
Unwilling to let him disappear off the radar, Gabriel Gray was offered training and employment into branches such as FRONTLINE, and perhaps surprisingly, he opted to go into more local law enforcement, and eventually joined the SCOUT division. There he stayed, and there he currently is by the time 2019 rolled around.
On another note, he is also the adoptive guardian of Wu-Long's youngest (now teenage) son, Bai-Chan, in conjunction with Eileen - who he is married to. See her thread for her details.
So what does this mean for those RPing in similar veins? Certainly those characters familiar with Sylar back in the day will likely be less than sold on this shiny new upgrade, whereas some will be more accepting. That's purely up to you, and I'll enjoy whatever tension springs from it!
Also, if you are taking one of the criminal adoptables, consider a past with Officer Gray and his, perhaps, involvement in your arrest. Could be fun conflict for the present day RP.
Disclaimer: Some of these details may be liable to change and I'll note them in this thread if they do. Also Logan's in jail. Because it's the Bright Future, kids.
Additionally: His full write up!