Jameson Locke

This article is about the ONI agent. For the Marine, see Locke (Mombasa).

Lieutenant Commander Jameson Locke is a SPARTAN-IV supersoldier and an Office of Naval Intelligence agent. He serves under ONI's Section III as an Acquisitions Specialist, his duties including the retrieval of important objects from the enemy as well as the assassination and tracking of high-profile individuals.

Biography
Born on the colony of Jericho VII, Locke was orphaned when the Covenant invaded his homeworld in 2535, being evacuated from the planet only minutes before its glassing by the Covenant.

Locke would later become an Office of Naval Intelligence operative. At one point after July 2557, Locke led an ONI team dispatched to the distant human colony Sedra to investigate terrorist activity. During the investigation Locke and his unit discovered an ancient alien artifact: a partly functioning segment of Installation 04.

Sometime after 2553 Locke compiled a target profile report concerning the Arbiter Thel 'Vadam, detailing 'Vadam's personal history from the start of the Human-Covenant War to the glassing of Reach and beyond. This report was later accessed by John-117.

Following the Didact's attack on Earth, Locke was evidently tasked with tracking down MCPO John-117. To this end, Locke met with Arbiter Thel 'Vadam and studied video recordings of the Master Chief's exploits to better learn about the legendary Spartan's history.

Personality and traits
Locke is described as a competent soldier who takes a professional approach to combat situations and inspires loyalty in those under his command. However, he is troubled by some aspects of the organization he serves under.

Armor
Locke wears what appears to be an unidentified MJOLNIR (GEN2) armor. It is painted dark gray with yellow-orange highlights much like the Recruit-class armor worn by many Spartans on. On the back, the bodysuit bears a pattern of two light blue glowing lines which begin at the upper thighs and connect at the nape, a feature not observed in other GEN2 variants. Similar lines are also featured on the front side, specifically the upper arms and chest. An ONI emblem is painted on the chest piece's left breast, with the code number 00-8221-3 painted on both sides.

Production notes

 * Agent Locke will be a major, playable character in the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians. He debuted in promotional art for Guardians and later identified in the announcement trailer for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. He is to be properly introduced in the digital series Halo: Nightfall, in which he is played by actor Mike Colter. Mike Colter will also serve as Locke's voice actor in Halo 5: Guardians. He will also be featured in the terminal cinematics of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, setting up his story arc in Halo 5.
 * Locke was tentatively named "Marlowe" during the casting process of Halo: Nightfall.

List of appearances

 * Halo: The Master Chief Collection
 * Halo 2 Anniversary
 * Terminals
 * Halo: Nightfall
 * Halo 5: Guardians