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| “ | I though I could fix a little girl’s death, but instead it led to all of this. Exposed lies, corrupted kings, a broken city. And me, a changed man. I don't look back anymore. I don't regret. I look forward. Everything is connected and I'll use that to expose, to protect, and if necessary... to punish. | „ |
| ~ Aiden's ending monologue in the first game. |
Aiden Pearce is the one of two overarching protagonists of the Watch Dogs franchise (alongside Raymond "T-Bone" Kenney), serving as the main protagonist of the first game, a cameo character in the second game, and the main protagonist of the third game's DLC.
He is a highly skilled hacker and former criminal who uses his technological expertise to manipulate the city of Chicago's infrastructure and surveillance systems to achieve his goals.
The first installment follows Aiden as he seeks revenge for the death of his niece while uncovering a larger conspiracy. Aiden is known for his distinctive appearance, including his trench coat, cap, and iconic smartphone, which he uses to hack into various electronic devices.
He was voiced by Noam Jenkins.
His Good Ranking[]
What Makes Him Admirable?#[]
In General[]
- He loves and cares for his family above everything else and has gone to great lengths to protect them, such as keeping tabs on his sister Nicole after the death of her daughter Lena (his niece) and attempting to be a father figure to Jackson. When a crack caller called Nicole's house and harassed her about Lena's death, Aiden traced the call and pursued the caller, disabling/apprehending him.
- He feels tremendous guilt for the death of his niece, believing himself to be partially responsible since her death resulted from a failed attempt on his life. He spends the majority of the game attempting to atone and make up for it in any way he can.
- Despite his troubled past as a criminal, Aiden desires to make amends and protect the innocent. He often intervenes in situations where others are being victimized or harmed, using his skills to help those in need.
- Throughout the first game, Aiden uses his hacking abilities to fight crime and corruption in Chicago. He uncovers various criminal activities and takes action to stop them. He even collaborates with members of the underground hacking group "DedSec" Clara Lille and Raymond "T-Bone" Kenney to take down criminal organizations.
- He managed to single-handedly stop several of Chicago's most wanted criminals:
- He infiltrated Iraq's compound to obtain data on him, downloaded server data and used it to reveal the location of said compound to law enforcement, and ultimately killed Iraq to prevent him and his gang from hurting and exploiting more innocent people.
- After learning that kingpin Lucky Quinn was responsible for the death of Rose Washington, an employee of Blume, Aiden began to investigate him. During his investigation, he learned that Quinn was responsible for the attempted hit on him that resulted in his niece's death. Aiden exposes Quinn's involvement in various criminal operations, including a sex trafficking ring, which he dismantles before proceeding to kill Quinn by hacking his pacemaker and causing it to malfunction.
- He killed Damien, his former partner-in-crime and corrupt hacker, to prevent him from gaining access to CTOS and using it to commit terrorism, and for betraying him and being the reason the Merlaut Job was a failure in the first place.
- In Bloodline, the DLC for Watch Dogs: Legion, Aiden travels all the way to London to rescue Jackson after he was kidnapped and held for ransom, with help from Wrench, a major supporting character from Watch Dogs 2.
Watch Dogs[]
- His pursuit of those responsible for his niece Lena's death is driven by a desire for justice, not just revenge. By uncovering the conspiracy behind the hit on his car, he works to prevent similar tragedies from befalling others,
- When Damien kidnaps Nicole, Aiden goes to save Jackson. He tracks down his nephew using the tablet's signal and neutralizes the Fixers pursuing him, protecting Jackson from dangers and securing his safety.
- Tracks down Robert Racine, who was responsible for kidnapping Nicole and kills him, which removes a significant threat to his family.
- After rescuing Jackson from the Fixers, Aiden arranges for him to stay with his therapist, Yolanda Mendez.
- After losing his hideout and all his equipment, Aiden, with Clara's help, finds and powers up the Bunker, a secure location where he can continue his investigation, which allows Aiden to continue protecting his family and bring those responsible for Lena's death to justice.
- When armed men ambush Aiden and Clara at his motel, Aiden kills the attackers to protect Clara, defending her from multiple attackers.
- His partnership with DedSec, through Clara Lille, allows him to access powerful hacking tools to track down those responsible for Lena's death.
- By working with DedSec, Aiden contributes to a broader fight against corruption and crime in Chicago, benefiting the city as a whole.
- To maintain his anonymity, he sneaks into a high-security prison to intimidate Raul Lionzo, preventing him from revealing Aiden's identity to dangerous individuals.
- He his family from being put to any harm.
- Despite his personal disdain for Damien, he recognizes the importance of the information Damien has about the third hacker involved in the Merlaut job. He agrees to work with him and puts aside his personal feelings to pursue justice for Lena and uncover the truth.
- Kills the attackers who took Lena as a hostage.
- Kills the Black Viceroys, a dangerous gang that controls the Rossi-Fremont district. He weakens their hold on the area, freeing the community from their violent control, making the neighborhood safer for its residents.
- Despite his obsession with revenge, he visits Lena's grave, showing his deep love and sorrow for his niece.
- Shuts down all three security terminals in the Black Viceroys' compound, making infiltration easier for himself and reducing the risk to innocent lives and prevents potential bloodshed that could have occurred if the Viceroys had detected an intruder early.
- By using his CTOS access to look inside Rossi-Fremont's cameras, he gains a deeper understanding of the Viceroys' operations, which not only allows him to plan his next moves more effectively but also helps him expose the Viceroys' criminal activities.
- After intervening in the execution attempt, Aiden offers to guide Rabbit to safety in exchange for information.
- Arranges for an ambush at the Sienna Brick Factory, setting up explosives and using his own equipment to eliminate the hitmen sent to kill Bedbug, saving his life in the process.
- Collects blackmail material on Bedbug, using it to coerce him into infiltrating the locked server room in Rossi-Fremont.
- While this might seem morally ambiguous, it ultimately serves a greater good by gaining access to critical information that could expose and dismantle the Viceroys' criminal network.
- Takes on the identity of Nicholas Crispin, a known associate of Lucky Quinn, in order to infiltrate the auction where Iraq and Quinn will both be present.
- When Aiden encounters "The Poppy Special," a sex slave meant for Crispin, he refrains from harming her and instead promises to help her.
- Calls the police to report a shootout, triggering a raid that results in the rescue of all the women being sold as sex slaves, which disrupts the criminal operations of the Viceroys and the Chicago South Club and also saves numerous lives from a horrifying fate.
- After guiding Bedbug through the security at Rossi-Fremont and helping him survive a dangerous encounter with Iraq, he agrees to cut him loose, allowing him to escape the Viceroys' deadly.
- This gives him a chance at a better life, away from the violence and crime that had consumed him.
- When Aiden discovers that Fixers are after Kenney, he steps in to eliminate them before they can locate and harm Kenney.
- After dealing with the Fixers, Aiden wipes the hard drive at the location, ensuring that no further information about Kenney can be leaked or exploited by other hostile entities.
- When two Fixers escape in a fire truck, Aiden chases them down, preventing them from spreading information about Kenney’s location.
- Upon arriving in Pawnee, he hacks into the local CTOS center, which allows him to gain control over the area’s surveillance systems, allowing him to track down Kenney more properly and prepare for any incoming threats.
- Uses his newfound access to track Kenney’s signal to a marina. This leads him closer to finding Kenney and securing his help.
- Agrees to help T-Bone by sneaking into Blume headquarters and wiping all data related to Kenney from their servers.
- To help T-Bone regain his strength, he steals a truck containing hardware taken by the Pawnee Militia. This hardware is crucial for T-Bone’s survival and ability to fight back against his enemies.
- Tracks down and copies the IDs of two Blume security chiefs, a necessary step to infiltrate Blume’s headquarters.
- Before infiltrating Blume’s headquarters, he takes down several Militia men. This reduces the security presence at the HQ, making it easier for him to enter and plant the virus. By doing this, he protects Kenney and others targeted by Blume.
- Successfully infiltrates Blume HQ and uploads T-Bone’s virus, which wipes any files about Kenney from their database.
- After discovering Damien’s plan, Aiden rushes back to T-Bone’s hideout to protect him from an incoming Militia attack.
- Knowing the dangers ahead, he requests a sniper support from Jordi as he prepares to infiltrate Rossi-Fremont.
- Kills Iraq, who poses a significant threat to his mission.
- After Defalt steals the data, he works with T-Bone to track down and recover it.
- successfully guides Nicky and Jackson out of a Fixer-controlled plant and drives them out of Chicago, ensuring their safety and keeping them from harm.
- Confronts Lucky Quinn, the man responsible for his niece Lena’s death. By hacking Quinn’s pacemaker and inducing a heart attack, he delivers justice for Lena.
- He also removes a corrupt and dangerous figure from power, making Chicago a safer place.
- Upload all of Iraq’s blackmail files to the public. This is a major blow against corruption in Chicago, as it exposes countless criminals, politicians, and corporations who were using these files to manipulate the system.
- After uploading the files, he faces Damien, who uses his control over CTOS to create chaos throughout the city. Despite being targeted by the CTOS hacks and police forces, he keeps his composure and reaches out to T-Bone for assistance.
- When T-Bone suggests hacking into the CTOS main source to disable Damien’s control, and sets out to infiltrate the heavily guarded building to save Chicago.
- During his hack, he's is confronted by DedSec, who offer their assistance in exchange for collaboration. he refuses their offer, stating that he can handle the situation without them.
- After disabling the CTOS, he triggers a citywide blackout. While this temporarily plunges Chicago into darkness, it is a move that saves the city from further manipulation by Damien.
- When Jordi arrives at the lighthouse and asks Aiden to drop his gun, he uses the Profiler to blow up the lighthouse’s beacon, creating a distraction that allows him to take down Jordi and then quickly shoot Damien.
Bloodline[]
- When Aiden is contacted by Jordi Chin about a job in London, he accepts the mission, not just for the money but because his nephew Jackson is studying there, wanting to protect him from any dangers.
- Infiltration of the Broca Tech Deep Labs is a critical moment and enters the labs to gather evidence against Thomas Rempart.
- While investigating, he discovers that Rempart's merger with Broca Tech is a cover to obtain the BrocaBridge, an advanced AI system crucial to Rempart's robotic forces.
- After Wrench steals the BrocaBridge, he tracks him down, despite being severely injured in the process.
- Denies Rempart's demands and focuses on ensuring Jackson's safety when confronted by Rempart and takes a personal turn when Rempart threatens to ruin Jackson's life.
- After Wrench helps him escape from Rempart's trap, he fights his way out of the building, despite the severe injury he sustained from Wrench's earlier attack.
- Despite their earlier conflict, Aiden allows Wrench to assist in their escape and recovery.
- While in a coma, he is given the opportunity by Jackson and Skye Larsen to confront the nightmares that have haunted him, particularly Lena's death.
- After recovering, he teams up with Jackson and Wrench to stop Rempart's plans for good. They destroy Rempart's MK2 Robot and turn him over to Albion.
- Despite Wrench's desire for revenge, he intervenes to ensure that Rempart is brought to justice rather than killed.
- He upholds a moral standard, showing that even in a world filled with corruption and violence, there are lines that shouldn't be crossed.
- He alongside Wrench and Jackson, they bring Rempart to justice and they turn him to police, saving many lives in the process
- After the events in London, he reflects on his journey and reaffirms his role as a vigilante, vowing to continue protecting those who cannot protect themselves.
What Makes Him Inconsistent?[]
- He's a vengeful vigilante who's killed dozens of people. While the player can choose to subdue enemies non-lethally during gameplay segments and in free-roam, narrative wise, Aiden still kills multiple targets of his, including everyone responsible in some way for his niece's death.
- Even when employing "non-lethal" methods, Aiden can still be pretty brutal, often beating his enemies unconscious with his baton, in addition to causing broken bones and head trauma.
- Due to being a morally-grey vigilante, he often employs various techniques and forms of manipulation to achieve his goals:
- He manipulates and blackmails various individuals throughout the game to further his own agenda. One such person he coerces is Iraq's cousin, Tyrone "Bedbug" Hayes, whom he blackmails into acting as his inside man within a Iraq's organization by leveraging incriminating information against him.
- His pursuit of justice can inadvertently lead to chaos and collateral damage in Chicago and often involve reckless behavior, such as engaging in dangerous car chases, confrontations with armed criminals, and risking his own safety and the safety of others. While he believes he is acting for the greater good, his actions can put innocent lives at risk.
- During free roam, the player can steal cars, wire money from people's bank accounts, and kill innocent people. While it could be argued free roam isn't canon since it's separate from the main story, there's no doubt that Aiden's heroic acts (i.e. saving innocent people from criminals and stopping robbers) are indeed canon and mentioned several times by multiple characters. Thus, all of his villainous acts are likely canon too.
- He's very arrogant, since he believe he's the sole protector of his family, the most skilled hacker, and that no one poses a threat to him, not even law enforcement.
- He'll often act out of line, acting purely on his instincts and not thinking rationally before taking matters into his own hands, such as:
- Pursing the crack caller harassing Nicole after she told him to leave it alone.
- Assaulting Clara when he met her in person and learned that she faked her identity as BadBoy17.
- He tracked down and beat Maurice senselessly and then had his associate Jordi Chin tie him up, kidnap him, and imprison him for weeks on end.
- After completing the final mission of the game, Aiden/the player is given the choice whether to shoot and kill Maurice or spare him and let him go. If Aiden kills him, it demonstrates how far Aiden has fallen in his pursuit for revenge.
Trivia[]
- He and Marcus Holloway are the only two Watch Dogs characters to be Inconsistently Admirable.
External Links[]
- Aiden Pearce on the Heroes Wiki
- Aiden Pearce on the Watch_Dogs Wiki
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