Adam Locke

Actor: David Lodge

Name: Adam Locke*Nationality:* British*Initial affiliation:* British Army*Affiliation:* Global Defence Initiative (GDI)*Rank:* Brigadier General*Role:* Commander of GDI Special Operations*Subordinates:* Nick "Havoc" Parker, Dead-6*Aide-de-camp:* Lieutenant Adriana Maus*Conflict:* Tiberian Dawn*Appearance:* Command & Conquer: Renegade
Status: Alive at the time of his last appearance.Adam Locke is a British GDI General in charge of special operations during the First Tiberium War. An experienced but unconventional Officer, he is known for bending the rules when they risk compromising a mission. This attitude earned him command of the GDI’s special forces, notably Captain Nick "Havoc" Parker and the elite unit Dead-6.

An unconventional officer

Locke began his career in the British Army before joining the GDI. He quickly distinguished himself through his highly personal take on discipline: he was willing to push beyond the limits imposed by regulations, but generally without going so far as to risk a court-martial.

This personality makes him an ideal candidate for covert operations. He thus takes charge of Special War Operations, responsible for sensitive missions against the Brotherhood of Nod.

The Dead-6

Among the units under his command are the Dead-6, a Commando unit comprising, notably, Havoc, Nigel ‘Gunner’ Grant, Shai ‘Hotwire’ ’ Aviv, Dariel ‘Deadeye’ MacInnis and Erich ‘Patch’ Wulfe.

The clandestine nature of their missions fits perfectly with Locke’s methods. As the team members are officially considered dead, the GDI can deny any involvement when their operations become politically sensitive. Locke thus uses the Dead-6 as a force capable of striking at Nod without following conventional military procedures.

Nick "Havoc" Parker

Locke also directly commands Nick Parker, whom he has been supervising for around two years at the time of the events in Renegade.

Their relationship is sometimes strained. Havoc, too, has a strong-willed personality and does not hesitate to disobey orders when he believes he can carry out a mission more effectively on his own. Locke is regularly exasperated by his behaviour, but is fully aware of his capabilities and continues to entrust him with particularly dangerous operations.

This trust proves essential when Nod kidnaps several key scientists. Locke deploys the Dead-6 to help in the search, then sends Havoc when the situation deteriorates.

Operations Command

Locke directs his operations from a GDI Helicopter Carrier, which serves as his mobile headquarters. He is assisted by Lieutenant Adriana Maus, his aide-de-camp and principal collaborator on board.

From this Command Hub, Locke coordinates the forces engaged against Nod and relays his orders to units on the ground. Maus handles some of the communications and can herself issue instructions to deployed troops.

Personality

Locke is a pragmatic, sarcastic and deliberately unorthodox Officer. He places greater importance on the outcome of a mission than on strict adherence to administrative procedures.

This philosophy also explains his ability to work with Havoc: despite their frequent disagreements, the two men share a tendency to prioritise effectiveness over regulations.

Locke remains, nevertheless, a true GDI senior officer. His unconventional methods do not reflect a lack of loyalty, but a desire to employ tactics against Nod that are flexible enough to counter the Brotherhood of Nod’s clandestine methods.