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Locke is an immortal esper of unknown origins, including his birthplace and birth date. He typically claims forgotten memories when questioned about his age or background. His physical appearance usually manifests as a youth with pale green hair, maintained through waka-gaeri – a process of manipulating his age to appear childlike or adolescent. He sometimes allows himself to be adopted by families. This youthful guise serves practical purposes, enabling evasion of responsibility, and psychological ones, preserving a connection to innocence.
Locke commands extensive esper abilities: teleportation across interstellar distances, telekinesis, rapid self-healing (psychogenesis), short- and long-range telepathy, energy barrier creation, and energy spear projection. He survives in vacuum, heals others, emits destructive energy blasts capable of damaging celestial bodies, and alters his physical form, including gender transformation. He notably adopted the identity Liza (or Eliza), pursuing a career as a pop star.
Personality-wise, Locke prefers solitude, often retreating to a pastoral life as a shepherd. Despite his pacifism and desire for non-involvement, he frequently intervenes in galactic conflicts, driven by an unwavering commitment to justice and protecting the vulnerable. This dichotomy stems from a humanist philosophy and deep empathy compelling him to oppose oppression, even by fellow espers. His moral compass rejects exploiting psionics as tools, emphasizing their right to live as autonomous beings.
Over nearly 1,400 years, Locke's interactions shape pivotal events. In the Christian era (2000s), he encounters esper agent Wang Zhi Ming and space elevator researcher Kate Ronwall. During the Universal era, he collaborates with Dr. Kent Ronwall on the Infinite Project and interacts with EU intelligence esper Irina Markelov. His involvement intensifies in the Solar System Alliance period, aiding cyber developer Machiko Grace – his brother-in-law – and supporting the Ronwall colony's independence movement. Key relationships include revolutionary leader Julius Flay, whom he assists in creating a cybernetic body for the fetus Lemus, and core rebel Elaine Bernstein, who learns of his esper nature.
Later, in the Galaxy Federation age, Locke's past intertwines with Erika, the esper progenitor and architect of the Dinard War, from whom he learned teleportation. He also forms ties with Lianna Migault, who cared for him during a childlike phase, and her look-alike, intelligence officer Marian Lluis. Military figures like Colonel Wallenstein track his activities across eras, cementing his reputation as a destabilizing force.
Locke's narrative explores recurring themes of esper marginalization; he witnesses their persecution as tools or threats, fueling his advocacy for their humanity. Though he occasionally withdraws after trauma, his interventions consistently alter political landscapes – thwarting tyrants like Lady Kahn and her esper army or exposing mind-control conspiracies. Despite near-godlike capabilities, he remains defined by loneliness and an unfulfilled yearning for normalcy, reflecting the burden of immortality.
Locke commands extensive esper abilities: teleportation across interstellar distances, telekinesis, rapid self-healing (psychogenesis), short- and long-range telepathy, energy barrier creation, and energy spear projection. He survives in vacuum, heals others, emits destructive energy blasts capable of damaging celestial bodies, and alters his physical form, including gender transformation. He notably adopted the identity Liza (or Eliza), pursuing a career as a pop star.
Personality-wise, Locke prefers solitude, often retreating to a pastoral life as a shepherd. Despite his pacifism and desire for non-involvement, he frequently intervenes in galactic conflicts, driven by an unwavering commitment to justice and protecting the vulnerable. This dichotomy stems from a humanist philosophy and deep empathy compelling him to oppose oppression, even by fellow espers. His moral compass rejects exploiting psionics as tools, emphasizing their right to live as autonomous beings.
Over nearly 1,400 years, Locke's interactions shape pivotal events. In the Christian era (2000s), he encounters esper agent Wang Zhi Ming and space elevator researcher Kate Ronwall. During the Universal era, he collaborates with Dr. Kent Ronwall on the Infinite Project and interacts with EU intelligence esper Irina Markelov. His involvement intensifies in the Solar System Alliance period, aiding cyber developer Machiko Grace – his brother-in-law – and supporting the Ronwall colony's independence movement. Key relationships include revolutionary leader Julius Flay, whom he assists in creating a cybernetic body for the fetus Lemus, and core rebel Elaine Bernstein, who learns of his esper nature.
Later, in the Galaxy Federation age, Locke's past intertwines with Erika, the esper progenitor and architect of the Dinard War, from whom he learned teleportation. He also forms ties with Lianna Migault, who cared for him during a childlike phase, and her look-alike, intelligence officer Marian Lluis. Military figures like Colonel Wallenstein track his activities across eras, cementing his reputation as a destabilizing force.
Locke's narrative explores recurring themes of esper marginalization; he witnesses their persecution as tools or threats, fueling his advocacy for their humanity. Though he occasionally withdraws after trauma, his interventions consistently alter political landscapes – thwarting tyrants like Lady Kahn and her esper army or exposing mind-control conspiracies. Despite near-godlike capabilities, he remains defined by loneliness and an unfulfilled yearning for normalcy, reflecting the burden of immortality.