is the main protagonist of the series. He is first introduced as an
inmate, serving a prison sentence for abandoning his military post in
order to make a vain attempt to save his father, Adam Fenix. Fenix is
noted for having a famed military career, during which he played a
notable part in the Pendulum Wars. Despite this, Fenix is left for
dead in a dilapidated penitentiary, until Dominic rescues him at the
beginning of Gears of War. When Lieutenant Kim is killed in battle by
a General RAAM Marcus takes up the leader of the group under the rank
of "Sergeant".
is a veteran soldier, first introduced in the original Gears of War as a
second playable character. He is close friends with Marcus, his longtime
comrade. Like Marcus, he is a seasoned veteran with a strong sense for
family, and often thinks of his wife Maria, whom he attempts to locate
in Gears of War 2. They lost their two children, Sylvia and Benedicto,
on E-day, and, four years later, when that day's trauma became too much,
Maria disappeared. He finds his wife eleven years later, imprisoned by
the Locust
is a COG soldier that serves under Marcus Fenix. He is often recognized
by characters in the game for his previous career as a "thrashball"
defensive lineman. Cole possesses a vibrant and often outspoken
character, and is extremely enthusiastic in combat. Cole, along with
Baird, is a member of Alpha squad, but joins Delta squad during the
events of Gears of War, and later during the events of Gears of War 2,
after saving Marcus, Dom and Carmine from an ambush attack. He played
for the Hanover Cougars.
is a cynical, smart-mouthed and skeptical soldier, whose main strengths
lie in his intelligence. In Gears of War, he often makes sarcastic
remarks and frequently undermines Fenix's authority. Baird is initially
a member of Alpha squad, but is folded into Delta squad along with
Augustus Cole. Baird is a very capable mechanic and hacker
The Locust Horde is a collection of various species. Most of them are
humanoid, while others are distinctly bestial, varying in size and
shape. The Horde inhabited the subterranean regions of Sera, until
Emergence Day, when they emerged across the surface in a massive,
overwhelming attack against the human population. The Locust Horde
inhabits extensive underground tunnel networks that honeycomb the crust
of the planet Sera, known collectively as "the Hollow."
Myrrah is the queen of the Locusts and the series' primary antagonist.
In the credits sequence of Gears of War a character called "Myrrah"
however, such a character was never seen during the course of the game.
At various times throughout the game, narration is provided by an
unknown female character, somehow affiliated with the Locust Horde. Her
voice is heard during the opening cinematic, the death of Lt. Kim, and
the end-game sequence, as well as during split-screen or online
multiplayer when playing as the Locust.
is the primary antagonist and final boss of Gears of War. He is a
savage, cunning, and mostly silent Locust general with a dark cinematic
presence. RAAM is the tallest character in the game, standing well above
the height of COG and Locust soldiers. He is also extremely strong,
being able to carry and operate a Troika machine gun by himself. RAAM is
also unique among other Locust for his ability to control the Krill.
Skorge is the primary antagonist of Gears of War 2, and serves as the
leader of the Kantus monks within the Locust Horde. He wields a
double-edged chainsaw staff, and wears an elaborate headdressDuring the
course of Gears of War 2 he is shown assaulting COG troops, leading the
massive Riftworm, and battling Delta squad.
Marcus Finex
