Asset, Mechanic, Genius. and lastly Soldier. Tony has been called that ever since he is kidnapped at 5 years old and He is use as a subject experiment. When he is around 20 years old ,he tried to escape Hydra but he failed. Hydra had him cryogenically frozen in a cryostasis chamber to preserve his longevity and prevent him from aging until it is time he was awaken.