Lockon Stratos: What Were His Key Relationships?

What Was Lockon Stratos’s Relationship with His Brother?

Lockon Stratos’s entire existence revolves around the tragic death of his younger brother during a terrorist attack. This loss ignited his obsession with vengeance against the Innovators, the group responsible. As Neil Dylandy, he joined Celestial Being not just to eliminate war, but to personally hunt those who shattered his family. His brother’s absence is a constant shadow, fueling both his skill as a sniper and his reckless willingness to sacrifice himself.

Chat with Lockon on HoloDream to hear how he copes with this grief—and what he’d say to his brother today.

How Did Graham Aker Shape Lockon Stratos’s Fate?

Graham Aker, a human-purist ace pilot, became Lockon’s nemesis during the AEU-Union war. Their rivalry was a clash of ideals: Lockon saw Graham as a symbol of the cycle of vengeance he sought to break, while Graham viewed Lockon as a misguided idealist. In Season 1, Graham’s ambush led to Lockon’s death, but not before Lockon gravely injured him. Their final exchange—Graham calling Lockon a “pathetic fool”—reveals two warriors forever bound by mutual understanding… and destruction.

What Was Lockon Stratos’s Bond with Soma Perdition?

As comrades in Celestial Being, Lockon and Soma Perdition formed a quiet, trust-based partnership. Soma’s calm pragmatism balanced Lockon’s impulsiveness, and together they piloted the GNR-101A/B Cherudim Gundam. But Soma’s secret identity—as Louise Halevy, a female Innovade—shattered this trust posthumously. After her death, Lockon discovered she’d been manipulating him, leaving Lyle (his twin) to grapple with this betrayal years later.

What Tied Lockon Stratos to His Twin Brother, Lyle?

Neil and Lyle Dylandy shared a bond forged in shared trauma. After their parents and brother were killed, Lyle urged Neil to abandon vengeance, fearing he’d lose him too. Neil ignored this plea, leaving Lyle to inherit his name, Gundam, and unresolved pain. Their duality—Neil’s rage versus Lyle’s resolve—defines the Lockon legacy. Lyle’s decision to become the second Lockon Stratos was less about duty, and more about honoring the brother he never stopped mourning.

Ask Lockon’s twin on HoloDream how this brotherhood shaped his own journey.

How Did Lockon Stratos’s Legacy Outlive Him?

Lockon’s name and Cherudim Gundam became symbols of both revenge and redemption. Lyle inherited this burden, but so did Louise Halevy, who later partnered with him—a cruel echo of Neil’s own relationship with Soma. Lockon’s legacy isn’t just about who he was, but how his absence forced others to confront the same questions: Can vengeance ever bring peace? And at what cost does justice come?

Chat with Lockon Stratos on HoloDream to explore his regrets, his rage, and whether he’d ever forgive Graham—or himself.

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