Talk:Jameson Locke

Ethnicity

I dont know if this is relevant but I looked up Mike coulter and Mike is black. Should we put that Locke is black?- B312

Well, I don't think we usually do it. However, adding a photo of the actor may be a good idea. Imrane-117 (talk) 13:42, 18 June 2014 (EDT)

Trivial. The same reason why Jun and Romeo didn't have their ancestry/skin color listed in the color. A picture of the actor (i.e. a profile pic) is also unnecessary since we'll eventually have a photo of him playing as Locke soon.— subtank 14:06, 18 June 2014 (EDT)

Current rank

I was just wondering if Lieutenant Commander was his rank in 2552 or 2558. I'm not saying we should remove this mention, the article is fine as it is now. But the report he made clearly stated "Thel 'Vadamee, Supreme Commander, Fleet of Particular Justice". None of these mentions would suit a report made after the war. I would also assume that this report was "actually" accessed by the Master Chief at some point in Halo 2 Anniversary (2552), as the Halo 4 Essential Visual Guide also confirmed that he had actually accessed the terminals in Halo 3 et Halo 4 (same thing with Noble Six and the data pads). So Locke compiled his report during the war and it was accessed by the Chief in 2552. Later scenes (when Thel is Arbiter) might be accessible in later terminals, as CEA did have Covenant terminals. As for the Arbiter's speech during the trailer... Perhaps it's not really in the terminals (like Guilty Spark's speech in the CEA terminals trailer) and it could be in his discussion with Locke ("Your" Master Chief calls me friend). So basically Locke's rank may not be the same in Halo 2 Anniversary and Halo 5. Again, I'm not suggesting to change the article, I just wanted to know your opinion on this. At least we know he's ONI, so "Spartan" is not his rank. Imrane-117 (talk) 16:09, 9 July 2014 (EDT)

I always thought that he complied the reports around 2558 and was meeting with 'Vadam for information on his backstory. However, the report is about 'Vadam during the war, so his name and rank during the war was used instead. Though I could be wrong. - NightHammer (talk) 16:52, 9 July 2014 (EDT)

It's definitely a bit unclear when Chief accessing the file takes place or when the content does; here's the Forum section for this. I suspect that even if it was 2552, he is probably still the same rank. It would be a bit silly to reveal his full name and rank (in a fairly off-handed, unimportant place), then change that rank as soon as he's seen in the present. Lieutenant-Commander is pretty high-ranking already, so I doubt he would have moved up even if it was 2552. Alex T Snow (talk) 20:20, 9 July 2014 (EDT)

I think I was right, in the documentary Locke said that the report was compiled on September 26th, 2552. So I would say it's likely the Master Chief did access the Terminal (at least the first one) in "real time" during Halo 2, like those in Halo 3 or Halo 4. And Thel is portrayed as he was before becoming the Arbiter, so this really sounds like it's pre-post-Covenant War. (wtf did I just say?) Imrane-117 (talk) 20:37, 31 October 2014 (EDT)

Well, at least this means we don't have to worry (as much) about Thel being listed as an ONI target. Is that documentary floating around somewhere? Also, I'm assuming those new pictures at the bottom of the article are from this documentary, and it looks like Locke has a BR55, which is nice to see. Alex T Snow (talk) 17:27, 1 November 2014 (EDT)

It's on Waypoint or Live, which ever you want, just keep in mind it's an hour long. Col. Snipes450 17:48, 1 November 2014 (EDT)

Ah, that explains why I couldn't find it, thanks. :) Alex T Snow (talk) 21:10, 1 November 2014 (EDT)

Spartan generation

I don't believe it has been expressly stated by 343i that Locke is indeed a SPARTAN-IV. The only evidence that we would have to suggest he is a Four is his MJOLNIR GEN 2 armor typically seen on these troops whereas Two's continue to use Mark VI. Seeing how we know that certain Threes, such as Noble Team, utilized Mark V, and a Two wore SPI, we know that your generation doesn't necessarily determine which armor you're equipped with. Mike Colter, Locke's actor, is 37 and an Alpha Company SIII could be in their mid-30's. Simply put, we shouldn't simply assume that he's a SPARTAN-IV until we know for certain, which I'm sure he is, but you can never be too safe. Helianthus — All right. Shoot!

I agree, the mention of him being a SPARTAN-IV should be removed until we get a confirmation of what he is.--Spartacus ^{Talk • Contribs} 18:12, 22 July 2014 (EDT)

Although it isn't absolute proof he's a SPARTAN-IV, the fact he has a surname would suggest he is. Then again, there are a number of Spartans who have surnames. 82.27.24.49 07:16, 15 August 2014 (EDT)

All Spartans have surnames (see Halsey Journal documents), it's just that the second and third generations don't utilize them for everyday identification purposes as the ORIONs and Fours do. Helianthus — All right. Shoot!

A more likely explanation (in my opinion) is that he is part of ONI, not the Spartan Branch. This would explain why he has the ONI symbol in the Halo 5 cover art. --Weeping Angel (talk) 17:32, 16 August 2014 (EDT)

Locke is in fact a Naval Intelligence agent, and the cover art for Guardians suggests that is still the case after he underwent augmentation. However, ONI's Spartans to date are all aligned with a particular generation and utilize much of the same equipment such as MJOLNIR. Helianthus — All right. Shoot!

Spartan during Nightfall?

Does anyone agree that Locke doesn't really look like a Spartan in Nightfall? I know it's speculation, and would be more appropriate on a forum page, but he does appear to be the same general size as all the other people, including the Sedran Colonial Guard members. 82.27.24.49 07:16, 15 August 2014 (EDT)

Several interviews with 343i employees refer to Nightfall as Locke's "superhero origin story", suggesting that his augmentation occurs after the series. As you mentioned above, the jury's still out on whether he's a SPARTAN-IV or something else. --Our vengeance is at hand. (Talk to me.) 19:16, 15 August 2014 (EDT)

Right, didn't know they'd said that. Thanks. 82.27.24.49 07:43, 16 August 2014 (EDT)

Agent Locke will be a playable character...

Agent Locke will be a main character. Someone fix this.—This unsigned comment was made by 98.65.201.42 (talk • contribs). Please sign your posts with ~~~~

There's not a thing wrong with that statement. He's a main character and is playable, which tends to be the case with main characters.--Spartacus ^{Talk • Contribs} 15:38, 23 September 2015 (EDT)

"spartan" IS NOT a rank

Locke's rank should be listed as LIEUTENANT COMMANDER, not Spartan. Spartan is a classification of Soldier type, but it's not a rank.

For example:

• John 117- is a Spartan II soldier, and has a Master Chief rank

• Carter- is a Spartan III soldier, and has a Commander rank

• Nobel 6- is a Spartan III soldier, and has a Lieutenant rank

• Locke- is a Spartan IV soldier, and has a Lieutenant Commander rank

Listing Spartan as a rank is incorrect, as it's a soldier type. Spartan's have ranks within their soldier type, the title "spartan" itself is not a Rank.Editorguy (talk) 14:02, 26 April 2016 (EDT)

The Spartan-IVs are part of the Spartan branch, which has its own ranking structure. Within the branch, Spartan is a rank. --NightHammer^{(talk)(contribs)} 14:20, 26 April 2016 (EDT)

What about Sarah Palmer being a Lieutenant Commander in Halo 4, then being a Commander in Spartan Ops and Halo 5? She's Spartan Commander Sarah Palmer. If Spartans had no ranks that would make her Spartan Spartan Sarah Palmer, rather than Spartan Spartan Sarah Palmer.Editorguy (talk) 14:42, 26 April 2016 (EDT)

What if I told you....Commander is a title. And she wasn't a Lt. Commander in Halo 4. Though the Spartan branch no doubt originally was supposed to use Navy ranks. You go into the Spartan branch and you leave your rank behind.Sith Venator (Dank Memes) 14:52, 26 April 2016 (EDT)

I understand, however you are incorrect about Halo 4. In Halo 4 she was a Lt. Commander. The Halo 4 digital manual even said she was a Lt.Commander. It has been retconned after the game shipped. Hence the confusion.Editorguy (talk) 15:14, 26 April 2016 (EDT)

Sarah Palmer as Spartan Commander is similar to a naval officer of any rank in command of a vessel being addressed as "captain" regardless if they're an actual captain, an ensign, or any grade in-between. It's not so much a rank as it is a billet and tradition. Jameson Locke resigned his commission as a LCDR in the Navy when he transferred to Spartans. Helianthus — All right. Shoot!

Alright, I understand it now. But let's at LEAST make mention of this in the Spartan Branch page. Sound fair?Editorguy (talk) 15:14, 26 April 2016 (EDT)

John and Carter have nothing to do with the Spartan branch so that makes things even more confusing. Imrane-117 (talk) 15:46, 26 April 2016 (EDT)

Let's take any further discussion to the Spartan talk page. --Our answer is at hand. (Talk to me.) 16:17, 26 April 2016 (EDT)