Jameson Locke

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

Lieutenant Commander Jameson Locke is a SPARTAN supersoldier and an Office of Naval Intelligence operative.^[1]

Biography

At one point Locke was part of an Office of Naval Intelligence unit dispatched to the distant human colony Sedra to investigate terrorist activity.^[2] During the investigation Locke and his unit discovered an ancient alien artifact.^[3]

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.^[4]

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.^[1]

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.^[5]

Armor

Locke wears what appears to be a modified version of the MJOLNIR (GEN2) Soldier variant. 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

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,^[6] in which he is played by actor Mike Colter.^[5] 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.^[7]

Gallery

Locke's helmet.
Locke on the Halo 5: Guardians cover art.
Locke viewing footage of the Battle of Earth.
Locke viewing an unknown world.
Thel 'Vadam's face reflects on Locke's visor.
Agent Locke as portrayed by Mike Colter in Halo: Nightfall. <ref>Team Beyond: Agent Locke's Backstory Coming in Halo: Nightfall