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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Childhood and early career=== | |||
Born on the colony of [[Jericho VII]], Locke was orphaned when the [[Covenant]] [[Battle of Jericho VII|invaded]] his homeworld in [[2535]], being evacuated from the planet only minutes before its [[glassing]] by the Covenant. Losing everyone he had known, Locke was placed in a state orphanage with other children who had suffered a similar fate. Upon growing older many of his compatriots enlisted in the UNSC, eager for revenge against the Covenant. However, Locke continued to blame the government for their failure to defend his homeworld and came to the conclusion that the UNSC was incapable of protecting its citizens. As a result, he became a freelancer tracker and assassin. Locke's atypical behavior and questionable allegiances eventually caught the eye of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], who planned to train Locke into a specific role within their organization. Seeking a greater purpose in life, Locke accepted ONI's offer to join and entered their extensive training program where he honed his skills to perfection and became one of ONI's top field operatives.<ref name="wp locke"/> | Born on the colony of [[Jericho VII]], Locke was orphaned when the [[Covenant]] [[Battle of Jericho VII|invaded]] his homeworld in [[2535]], being evacuated from the planet only minutes before its [[glassing]] by the Covenant. Losing everyone he had known, Locke was placed in a state orphanage with other children who had suffered a similar fate. Upon growing older many of his compatriots enlisted in the UNSC, eager for revenge against the Covenant. However, Locke continued to blame the government for their failure to defend his homeworld and came to the conclusion that the UNSC was incapable of protecting its citizens. As a result, he became a freelancer tracker and assassin. Locke's atypical behavior and questionable allegiances eventually caught the eye of the [[Office of Naval Intelligence]], who planned to train Locke into a specific role within their organization. Seeking a greater purpose in life, Locke accepted ONI's offer to join and entered their extensive training program where he honed his skills to perfection and became one of ONI's top field operatives.<ref name="wp locke"/> | ||
On [[2552#September|September 26th, 2552]], Locke compiled a target profile report concerning [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadamee]], detailing 'Vadamee'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]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-PtjomjQ-Y/'''Halo: The Master Chief Collection Terminal Trailer''']</ref><ref>'''[[Remaking The Legend]]'''</ref> | On [[2552#September|September 26th, 2552]], Locke compiled a target profile report concerning [[Supreme Commander]] [[Thel 'Vadam|Thel 'Vadamee]], detailing 'Vadamee'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]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-PtjomjQ-Y/'''Halo: The Master Chief Collection Terminal Trailer''']</ref><ref>'''[[Remaking The Legend]]'''</ref> | ||
At one point after [[2557#July|July 2557]], Locke led an [[Locke's team|ONI team]] dispatched to the distant [[human colonies|human colony]] [[Sedra]] to investigate [[terrorism|terrorist]] activity. | ===Sedra=== | ||
At one point after [[2557#July|July 2557]], Locke led an [[Locke's team|ONI team]] dispatched to the distant [[human colonies|human colony]] [[Sedra]] to investigate [[terrorism|terrorist]] activity. During the investigation Locke's unit and the [[Sedran Colonial Guard]] they were forced to cooperate with discovered an ancient alien artifact: a partly functioning segment of [[Installation 04]] orbiting perilously close to a red giant star. Forced to complete their expedition on the ring section within the sixteen hours the ring's landscape side faced away from the star, Locke and the group were exposed to a grave threat that resided on the Halo.<ref name="PAX">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGn4YXXZyDo '''YouTube''': ''Halo and the Journey of the Master Chief- PAX Prime 2014'']</ref> | |||
Following the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] [[New Phoenix Incident|attack on Earth]], Locke was | {{Expand-section}} | ||
===Hunting 117=== | |||
Following the [[Ur-Didact|Didact's]] [[New Phoenix Incident|attack on Earth]], Locke was 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.<ref name="MCtrailer">'''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection announcement trailer]]'''</ref> | |||
==Personality and traits== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
A collected and forward-thinking individual, Locke is 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.<ref name="wire">[http://www.thewrap.com/halo-digital-feature-mike-colter-ridley-scott-good-wife/ '''The Wire''' - ''Ridley Scott's ‘Halo’ Digital Feature Recruits ‘Good Wife’ Star Mike Colter (Exclusive)'']</ref> | A collected and forward-thinking individual, Locke is 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.<ref name="wire">[http://www.thewrap.com/halo-digital-feature-mike-colter-ridley-scott-good-wife/ '''The Wire''' - ''Ridley Scott's ‘Halo’ Digital Feature Recruits ‘Good Wife’ Star Mike Colter (Exclusive)'']</ref> | ||
Locke was able to converse with the [[Yonhet]] [[Axl]] with the alien's own language,<ref>'''[[Halo: Nightfall]]''' - ''Chapter 1''</ref> likely the [[Covenant languages|Covenant trade pidgin]].<ref name="Axl">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/characters/axl '''Halo Waypoint''' - ''Axl'']</ref> | |||
==Armor== | ==Armor== | ||
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*Agent Locke will be a playable character in the upcoming ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. He debuted in [[:File:Halo 5 Guardians.jpg|promotional art]] for ''Guardians'' and later identified in the [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection announcement trailer|announcement trailer]] for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. He is to be properly introduced in the digital series ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'',<ref name="machinima">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''Youtube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref> in which he is played by actor [[Wikipedia:Mike Colter|Mike Colter]].<ref name="wire"/> Mike Colter will also serve as Locke's voice actor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.<ref name="SDCC">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaZOLp6pYCE '''YouTube''': ''Halo: Nightfall Panel - SDCC 2014'']</ref> He will also be featured in the terminal cinematics of ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]'', setting up his story arc in ''Halo 5''. | *Agent Locke will be a playable character in the upcoming ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''. He debuted in [[:File:Halo 5 Guardians.jpg|promotional art]] for ''Guardians'' and later identified in the [[Halo: The Master Chief Collection announcement trailer|announcement trailer]] for ''[[Halo: The Master Chief Collection]]''. He is to be properly introduced in the digital series ''[[Halo: Nightfall]]'',<ref name="machinima">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crDIiFV-Wmw '''Youtube''': ''Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014'']</ref> in which he is played by actor [[Wikipedia:Mike Colter|Mike Colter]].<ref name="wire"/> Mike Colter will also serve as Locke's voice actor in ''Halo 5: Guardians''.<ref name="SDCC">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaZOLp6pYCE '''YouTube''': ''Halo: Nightfall Panel - SDCC 2014'']</ref> 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''.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/bg9y61/halo--the-master-chief-collection-e3-2014--price-point-interview '''Gametrailers''': ''E3 2014: Price Point Interview'']</ref> | *Locke was tentatively named "Marlowe" during the casting process of ''Halo: Nightfall''.<ref>[http://www.gametrailers.com/videos/bg9y61/halo--the-master-chief-collection-e3-2014--price-point-interview '''Gametrailers''': ''E3 2014: Price Point Interview'']</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 11:10, November 11, 2014
Lieutenant Commander Jameson Locke is a SPARTAN-IV supersoldier[1] and an Office of Naval Intelligence agent.[2][3] 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.[4]
Biography
Childhood and early career
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. Losing everyone he had known, Locke was placed in a state orphanage with other children who had suffered a similar fate. Upon growing older many of his compatriots enlisted in the UNSC, eager for revenge against the Covenant. However, Locke continued to blame the government for their failure to defend his homeworld and came to the conclusion that the UNSC was incapable of protecting its citizens. As a result, he became a freelancer tracker and assassin. Locke's atypical behavior and questionable allegiances eventually caught the eye of the Office of Naval Intelligence, who planned to train Locke into a specific role within their organization. Seeking a greater purpose in life, Locke accepted ONI's offer to join and entered their extensive training program where he honed his skills to perfection and became one of ONI's top field operatives.[4]
On September 26th, 2552, Locke compiled a target profile report concerning Supreme Commander Thel 'Vadamee, detailing 'Vadamee'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.[5][6]
Sedra
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's unit and the Sedran Colonial Guard they were forced to cooperate with discovered an ancient alien artifact: a partly functioning segment of Installation 04 orbiting perilously close to a red giant star. Forced to complete their expedition on the ring section within the sixteen hours the ring's landscape side faced away from the star, Locke and the group were exposed to a grave threat that resided on the Halo.[7]
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Hunting 117
Following the Didact's attack on Earth, Locke was 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.[2]
Personality and traits
A collected and forward-thinking individual, Locke is 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.[8]
Locke was able to converse with the Yonhet Axl with the alien's own language,[9] likely the Covenant trade pidgin.[10]
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 Template:UNSCship. 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
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- Agent Locke will be a 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,[11] in which he is played by actor Mike Colter.[8] Mike Colter will also serve as Locke's voice actor in Halo 5: Guardians.[12] 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.[13]
Gallery
Agent Locke as portrayed by Mike Colter in Halo: Nightfall.
Locke in his ONI field uniform.
Locke on the Installation 04 fragment.
Locke and Talitha Macer taking cover.
Locke's Spartan helmet.
Locke on the Halo 5: Guardians cover art.
Locke viewing footage of the Battle of Earth.
Locke during his consultation of the Arbiter.
Thel 'Vadam's face reflects on Locke's visor.
Locke with a Sangheili Major
Locke and another Spartan meeting with the Sangheili
Locke being approached.
Locke with his battle rifle.
List of appearances
- Halo: Nightfall (First appearance)
- Halo 2 Anniversary
- Halo 5: Guardians
Sources
- ^ Youtube: Halo: Nightfall Kiki Wolfkill Interview
- ^ a b Halo: The Master Chief Collection announcement trailer
- ^ Halo: Nightfall First Look
- ^ a b Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedwp locke - ^ Halo: The Master Chief Collection Terminal Trailer
- ^ Remaking The Legend
- ^ YouTube: Halo and the Journey of the Master Chief- PAX Prime 2014
- ^ a b The Wire - Ridley Scott's ‘Halo’ Digital Feature Recruits ‘Good Wife’ Star Mike Colter (Exclusive)
- ^ Halo: Nightfall - Chapter 1
- ^ Halo Waypoint - Axl
- ^ Youtube: Every. Halo. Ever. E3 2014
- ^ YouTube: Halo: Nightfall Panel - SDCC 2014
- ^ Gametrailers: E3 2014: Price Point Interview
