Pietro

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Pietro Maximoff (皮特诺) 1534
Alias(es)	Pilot; Quicksilver 932 936
Species/Race	Human superhuman; one of the two surviving subjects whose abilities were awakened by the Mind Stone 1269
Gender	Male 1617
Affiliation	Formerly associated with Hydra; later joins the Avengers and accepts Leo's invitation to his team 928 1360 1534
Occupation/Role	Super-speed combatant and Avenger trainee 1534 1541
Status	Alive; actively training and operating alongside the Avengers 1594 1617
First Appearance	Appears as Pilot during the battle in which he attacks Barton 932

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mind Stone awakening	1269	Survives Hydra's Mind Stone experiment with Wanda; initially cannot control his speed and repeatedly crashes into walls, seriously injuring himself.
First major speed breakthrough	1358	Experiences a sudden increase in speed after helping rescue a child swept away by a river.
Extreme-speed breakthrough	1359	Pushes past his limits on the Vast Platform; Leo estimates a maximum burst of roughly Mach 20, or 7 km/s. His effective endurance at that level is about four minutes.
Time-rule manifestation	1589	While training to catch bullets, surpasses a speed limit and briefly experiences time slowing around him. Leo detects a faint trace of Time Stone energy generated within Pietro himself.
Recovered super-speed state	1594	Successfully re-enters the accelerated state through sustained training, appearing throughout the training ground in rapid succession.
Surface-running refinement	1595	Learns that, while in his advanced state, he can run across walls and ceilings without losing speed; the ability requires contact with a solid surface.

Background

Pietro and his twin sister Wanda were the only successful survivors of Hydra's Mind Stone experiments. Most test subjects died within hours or lost control of the energy inside them, while Pietro initially struggled to control his newfound speed without crashing into obstacles. 1269

He and Wanda initially sought revenge against the Avengers, particularly Tony Stark. Operating as Pilot, Pietro entered battle against the Avengers and severely injured Barton's right arm. 928 932 Their hostility began to change after Leo intervened in their lives, explained the wider threats facing Earth, and encouraged them to reconsider both Stark and the Avengers. 1178 1283

Unlike the future Leo describes, Sokovia is not destroyed and Pietro survives. This allows the twins to move beyond revenge, retain their home and each other, and gradually find a place among the Avengers. 1286 1534

Appearance

Pietro is usually seen in a close-fitting combat suit tailored for high-speed movement. When using his abilities, he appears as a silver-white streak or leaves a silver trail in his wake. 1359 1526

• His self-made suit contains mechanisms on both forearms for deploying weapons. 1526
• He carries two small silver daggers mounted at his wrists. 1526
• His extreme movement can leave scorch marks and faint footprints, though it produces little of the expected sonic disturbance. 1540 1541

Personality

Pietro is impulsive, competitive, and eager to test the limits of his speed. He is prone to acting before considering consequences, whether provoking the Collector to demonstrate his reaction speed or pulling a live security bomb from a pillar out of curiosity. 1457 1529 He can become boastful when praised, but Leo's guidance and repeated training teach him to recognize the flaws in his abilities and approach improvement more humbly. 1541

His strongest trait is his loyalty to Wanda. Pietro instinctively prioritizes getting her out of danger, even when she is capable of defending herself, and he remains highly sensitive to changes in her emotional state. 1529 1084 His outlook shifts over time from revenge and apathy toward protecting civilians, Sokovia, and the wider world. 1283 1358

Abilities & Skills

Super Speed

Pietro generates a peculiar kinetic field that permits extremely high-speed movement while protecting him from much of the force that should accompany it. 1582 1360

• Reached over Mach 14 during an Avengers training test, covering more than 350 km in tens of seconds. 1540
• Leo later estimates his peak burst at roughly Mach 20, faster than most Earth missiles. 1359
• Can rapidly disarm opponents, retrieve equipment, conduct searches across several city blocks, and evacuate people from immediate danger. 1180 1621
• His speed allows him to evade conventional gunfire and train to catch bullets with his bare hands. 1589
• His body can recover stamina quickly, but high-speed exertion consumes immense energy and requires a large caloric intake. 1359 1617

Time-Difference State

At higher levels of acceleration, Pietro does not merely move quickly—his perception of the world changes, making time seem to slow around him. 1180 1589

• In this state, he can react while others appear nearly motionless. 1180
• Leo identifies a faint, self-generated trace of Time Stone energy within him. 1589
• Pietro has briefly phased through walls while using the state, though he cannot reliably activate it at will. 1656
• The state is unstable; he must keep running and training to extend its duration and gain consistent control. 1590 1594

Surface Running

Pietro can use his speed field to move along vertical and inverted solid surfaces. 1360 1595

• Can run up and down cliff faces, scale walls, and traverse ceilings. 1360 1595
• In his advanced state, gravity does not significantly reduce his speed while he remains in contact with a surface. 1595
• He cannot truly fly; losing contact with a solid surface causes the ability to fail, leaving him vulnerable to falling. 1595

Combat Ability

Pietro fights through mobility, rapid strikes, disarms, and hit-and-run tactics rather than raw physical force. 1180 1306

• Uses his speed to strike multiple targets and bypass firing positions before opponents can react. 1584
• Wields wrist-mounted silver daggers as close-range weapons. 1526
• Can coordinate with Wanda by drawing fire, repositioning allies, or rapidly checking threats. 1181 1584
• His super speed does not automatically grant proportionate strength or durability. 1360
• Direct, repetitive attack patterns can be predicted by skilled opponents; the Changeling manages to cut his clothing despite Pietro's speed. 1306
• Specialized countermeasures remain dangerous: a magnetic-field generator can reduce his speed below Mach 2, and an electrical attack can temporarily paralyze him. 1582 1586
• The Collector is able to block Pietro's attack and burn his hand with an energy shield. 1457

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Silver daggers — Two compact blades mounted to his forearms; originally given to him by Leo and incorporated into his custom suit. 1526
• Custom speed suit — A self-made combat suit fitted with wrist mechanisms for deploying his daggers. 1526

Relationships

• Wanda Maximoff — Twin sister and Pietro's most important bond. He is intensely protective of her, while Wanda often restrains his impulsiveness and worries over his reckless training. 1084 1360
• Leo — Mentor, rescuer, and team leader. Leo repeatedly saves Pietro during failed speed tests, analyzes his abilities, and invites him to join a team prepared to face cosmic threats. 1359 1360
• Clint Barton — Initially an enemy whom Pietro attacks and seriously injures; their relationship becomes more respectful after Pietro takes Barton for questioning and later returns his bow and quiver. 932 1181
• Natasha Romanoff — One of the Avengers assigned to establish contact with the twins. Pietro agrees to meet her after Leo helps alter his view of the Avengers. 1178 1179
• Hank Pym — A scientist impressed by Pietro's speed and precision; Pietro openly discusses his ability with him, while Pym recognizes its extensive mission potential. 1617
• Tony Stark — A former target of Pietro's resentment. Pietro remains openly hostile during their first formal meeting, but follows Wanda's decision not to attack him. 1531

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Hydra conflict — Operates as Pilot alongside Wanda, pursuing revenge against the Avengers and engaging Barton on the battlefield. 928 932
• Reassessment of the Avengers — Agrees to meet Natasha and Barton in Sokovia, using his speed to seize Barton's bow and take him to a secluded location while Wanda evaluates the Avengers' intentions. 1178 1180 1181
• Growth under Leo — Travels with Leo and Wanda, learns about larger extraterrestrial dangers, and begins valuing life, human connections, and Earth’s defense. 1283 1360
• Changbai Mountain training — Saves a drowning child, breaks through his speed limits, and develops the ability to traverse vertical surfaces. 1358 1359 1360
• Avengers recruitment and training — Joins the Avengers with Wanda, undergoes combat drills, and develops his time-related super-speed state through intensive training. 1534 1589 1594
• Pym Particle operation — Accompanies Leo, Wanda, and Scott during the mission involving Hank Pym, the Quantum Realm, and Pym Technologies. 1602 1603

Trivia

• Pietro’s powers require such high energy consumption that he relies on concentrated energy bars at the Avengers base and eagerly orders fast food when given the chance. 1617
• He considers weapons more practical than pets. 1526
• Pietro enjoys recounting his travels with Leo through alien civilizations and repeatedly tells others about them. 1610