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{{Infobox character
{{Ghosthunter article}}
|aka = Slicker (by [[Redneck Chief]])
{{Ghosthunter character infobox
Taff/Taffie (by [[Infantry Soldier]])
|aka = Officer Jones (by [[Digital Richmond]])<br>Slicker (by [[Redneck Chief]])<br>Taff/Taffie (by [[Infantry Soldier]])
|title = Lazarus Jones
|title = Lazarus Jones
|image = Office.jpg
|image = Ghosthunter-LazarusJones-Render.png
|card = Ghosthunter-ShockJumps-Lazarus.jpg
|type = Human
|type = Human
|ffactor = 0
|ffactor = 0
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|hunting = 10
|hunting = 10
|age = 25
|age = 25
|birth = {{circa|1978}}
|weapons = [[Glock 17]]<br>[[Pulse Rifle]]<br>[[Grenade]]<br>[[Shotgun]]<br>[[Sniper Rifle]]<br>[[Grenade Launcher]]<br>[[Spectral Lasso]]
|birth = c. 1978
|death = 2003 (aged 25)
|resurrection = 2003 (using the [[Resurrection Machine]])
|status = Alive
|status = Alive
|gender = Male
|gender = Male
|voice = Rob Paulsen
|designer = [[Jason Wilson]]
|size = <nowiki>5'11''</nowiki>}}{{Q|Lazarus Jones, Detroit Cop and unwilling Ghosthunter. Lazarus has to recapture all of the ghosts he accidentally released.|[[Shock Jumps Card]] Description}}'''Lazarus Jones '''is the protagonist of ''[[Ghosthunter]]''. Originally from Michigan, Lazarus moved to Detroit and was assigned to the unsolved [[Montsaye High casenotes|Detroit School Murders]] case from two years prior with his new partner, [[Anna Steele]].
|voice = [[#Portrayal|Rob Paulsen]] (English)<br>[[#Portrayal|Vincent Cassel]] (French)
 
|size = <nowiki>5'11''</nowiki>}}{{Q|Lazarus Jones, Detroit Cop and unwilling Ghosthunter. Lazarus has to recapture all of the ghosts he accidentally released.|[[Shock Jumps Card]] Description}}'''Lazarus Jones''' (born c. 1978) is a rookie [[wikipedia:Detroit|Detroit]] cop. Originally from [[wikipedia:Kalamazoo|Kalamazoo]],{{Note|name=Kalamazoo|'''Anna Steele''': "Montsaye High? Two years ago, the Detroit School murders? Made the nationals ‒ you probably didn’t get it in the [[wikipedia:Kalamazoo Gazette|Kalamazoo Gazette]]."}} Lazarus found more than he bargained for on his first day on the job when he was sent to investigate the soon-to-be demolished [[Montsaye High School]] building with his new partner, senior officer [[Anna Steele]].
== History ==
== History ==
{{Quote|He may be new to the job, but Officer Lazarus Jones of the Detroit Police Department, is in for a really tough first day. Alongside his senior officer, Anna Steele, he is about to find himself caught up in a terrifying case where the supernatural becomes reality.|Game Booklet Description}}
{{Quote|He may be new to the job, but Officer Lazarus Jones of the Detroit Police Department, is in for a really tough first day. Alongside his senior officer, Anna Steele, he is about to find himself caught up in a terrifying case where the supernatural becomes reality.|Game Booklet Description}}
===2003===
Soon after joining the [[wikipedia:Detroit Police Department|Detroit Police Department]], Anna Steele took Lazarus under her wing and together they were sent to investigate the abandoned [[Montsaye High School]] due to several calls from the demolition crew. In the school's basement, Lazarus found the [[Array]], a giant machine full of captured ghosts, all of whom he unwittingly released. His partner was then captured by [[Sir William Hawksmoor|Lord Hawksmoor]], the ancient ghost of a knight.
==Characteristics==
=== Appearance ===
Lazarus is a caucasian male with blue eyes, dark brown spiked hair and pale skin. He has a scar across his right eyebrow.


=== ''Ghosthunter'' ===
As a police officer, he wears a white shirt open at the collar with a black tie and a police badge attached to the right breast, as well as blue bootcut jeans and brown sneakers with white stripes and soles. He also has a shoulder holster for his [[Glock 17]].  
Soon after joining the Detroid Police Department, Lazarus is partnered with Anna Steele and together they investigate the [[Montsaye High School]] murders that occurred two years prior, in which ten students were killed.
 
== Appearance ==
Lazarus is a caucasian male with blue eyes, dark brown spiked hair and pale skin. He has a scar across his right eyebrow. He wears a white shirt open at the collar with a black tie and a police badge attached to the right breast, as well as blue bootcut jeans and brown sneakers with white stripes and soles. He also has a shoulder holster for his [[Glock 17]]. After becoming a Ghosthunter, his clothing consists of an additional black leather jacket with red stripes, yellow details and belts, and attached communicator. He also attaches several holsters for his [[Shotgun]] and Grenade to his jeans and wears a pair of Spectral Goggles on his head.
 
== Personality ==
Lazarus is a cheerful, humorous character with a casual, informal manner of speech and frequently swears, particularly when upset. He is both curious and impulsive, shown particularly when he first enters Montsaye High School and pushes a button on the [[Array]], releasing all the ghosts trapped within. He is fairly emotional, disliking being forced to become a Ghosthunter and is disturbed by the ghosts, but quickly adapts and focuses on both the mission of recapturing them and the bigger picture of stopping [[Sir William Hawksmoor|Hawksmoor]]. His humour often turns sarcastic, but he is very caring individual (such as when he is determined to rescue Steele, is unsure about recapturing the ghosts aboard [[HMS Victoria]] as they still retain their humanity and when he returns a teddy bear to a girl ghost in [[Devil's Scar Penitentiary]] in order to help her rest. He is also flirtatious - he wolf-whistles at a pin-up poster of a woman in a bikini - and doesn't seem to take Steele's initial attitude towards him all that seriously, insisting to himself that she does actually like him. Despite this playful nature, he appeared a little unnerved by [[Lady De Montford|Lady de Montford's]] response to him showing up in her home unannounced.
 
== Abilities ==
 
=== Supranormal Sight ===
This gives Lazarus the ability to see ghosts - the result of [[Kate Heller|Astral]] fusing with him when he released the ghosts from the Array.
 
== Weapons & Gadgets ==
 
* Glock 17
* [[Pulse Rifle]]
* Grenade
* [[Shotgun]]
* [[Grenade Launcher]]
* [[Spectral Lasso]]
 
== Etymology ==
''Lazarus'' is a Latin form of Λάζαρος (Lazaros), a Greek form of Eleazar, which is used in the New Testament. Lazarus was a man from Bethany, the brother of Mary and Martha, who was restored to life by Jesus. ''Jones'' comes from the given name Jon, a mediaeval variant of John. John is an English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
 
== Quote ==


* "First time I get stuck with one of Charlies Angels, Jane Bond! Great.."
After becoming a Ghosthunter, his clothing includes a black leather jacket with red stripes, yellow details and belts, and attached communicator, as well as several holsters for the [[Shotgun]], [[Grenade]] and Sniper Rifle. He also wears a pair of Spectral Goggles on his head.
* "You mean I just waded through half a mile of shit for nothing?"
* "Listen - my name's Lazarus Jones. Call me that!"
* “There was a girl next door when I was seventeen - made me do exactly the same thing. Never go back.


== Trivia ==
===Personality===
{{Q|First time I get stuck with one of Charlies Angels, Jane Bond! Great..|Lazarus after being berated by his senior officer}}
Lazarus is a cheerful, humorous character with a casual, informal manner of speech. He frequently swears, particularly when upset. He is both curious and impulsive, shown particularly when he first enters Montsaye High School and pushes a button on the [[Array]], releasing all the ghosts trapped within. He is fairly emotional, as he dislikes being forced to become a Ghosthunter and while he is initially disturbed by the ghosts, he quickly adapts and focuses on both the mission of recapturing them and the bigger picture of stopping [[Sir William Hawksmoor|Hawksmoor]]. His humour is often sarcastic, but he is a caring individual overall (such as when he is determined to rescue Steele, is unsure about recapturing the ghosts aboard [[HMS Victoria]] as they still retain their humanity, and when he returns a teddy bear to the ghost of Polly Agglin in [[Devil's Scar Penitentiary]] in order to help put her to rest). He is also flirtatious, wolf-whistling at a pin-up poster of a woman in a bikini - and doesn't seem to take Steele's initial attitude towards him all that seriously, insisting to himself that she does actually like him.


* Lazarus’ design is based on Brad Pitt, which can be seen in his concept art, although the final design has been toned down.
=== Abilities ===
* Lazarus may come from Kalamazoo, Michigan, based on dialogue in-game from Anna Steele: “Montsaye High? Two years ago, the Detroit School murders? Made the nationals ‒ you probably didn’t get it in the Kalamazoo Gazette.
==== Supranormal Sight ====
{{Gallery|Artwork=Lazurus montage.png}}
This gives Lazarus the ability to see ghosts - the result of [[Kate Heller|Astral]] fusing with him when he released the ghosts from the Array. He can also release her from his body within spectral rifts to let her freely move around and use her special abilities.
[[Category:Characters]]
==Behind the scenes==
===Development===
According to [[Jason Wilson]], who served as Art Director and Concept Artist on ''Ghosthunter'', Lazarus' initial designs were based on Brad Pitt's look in the film ''[[wikipedia:Fight Club|Fight Club]]''.<ref name="wilson">{{Cite web|site=JASON WILSON - PORTFOLIO|title=Art Direction - Concept Art|url=http://jasonwilson-folio.blogspot.com/p/concept-art-examples.html|retrieved=June 30, 2023}}</ref>
===Portrayal===
Lazarus is voiced by [[wikipedia:Rob Paulsen|Rob Paulsen]] in English. Wilson suggested that the French film star [[wikipedia:Vincent Cassel|Vincent Cassel]] should voice Lazarus in the French version of the game. In order to get the actor excited, Wilson created comic-style storyboards of key moments from the game which were translated into French. Cassel found the project fun.<ref name="wilson"/>
=== Etymology ===
*''[[wiktionary:Lazarus|Lazarus]]'' is the Latin form of Λάζαρος (Lazaros), a Greek form of Eleazar, which appears in the [[wikipedia:New Testament|New Testament]]. Lazarus was a man from [[wikipedia:Bethany|Bethany]], the brother of Mary and Martha, who was restored to life by [[wikipedia:Jesus|Jesus]]. This is likely foreshadowing the events at the end of the game.
*''[[wiktionary:Jones|Jones]]'' comes from the given name Jon, a mediaeval variant of John. John is an English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "Yahweh is gracious".
===Merchandise===
A [[Ghoshunter Eurogamer leather jacket|replica]] of Lazarus' jacket was given away by Eurogamer in December 2003 to promote the game's release.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/news151203ghosthuntercompo|site=Eurogamer|title=Who won our Ghosthunter leather jacket?|author=Bramwell, Tom|published=December 15, 2003|retrieved=June 30, 2023}}</ref>
==Trivia==
* Lazarus keeps a [[notebook]] throughout the game.
==Notes==
{{Notelist}}
==References==
{{Reflist}}
[[Category:Ghosthunter]]
[[Category:Characters in Ghosthunter]]

Latest revision as of 22:40, 22 December 2024

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Lazarus Jones
Ghosthunter-LazarusJones-Render.png
Biographical information
AKA Officer Jones (by Digital Richmond)
Slicker (by Redneck Chief)
Taff/Taffie (by Infantry Soldier)
Gender Male
Born c. 1978
Died 2003 (aged 25)
Resurrected 2003 (using the Resurrection Machine)
Weapon(s) Glock 17
Pulse Rifle
Grenade
Shotgun
Sniper Rifle
Grenade Launcher
Spectral Lasso
Shock Jumps Card stats
Type Human Ghosthunter-ShockJumps-Lazarus.jpg
Fear factor 0
Size 5'11''
Armament 4
Intelligence 7
Hunting skill 10
Age 25
Behind the scenes
Designed by Jason Wilson
Voiced by Rob Paulsen (English)
Vincent Cassel (French)
Appears in Ghosthunter
"Lazarus Jones, Detroit Cop and unwilling Ghosthunter. Lazarus has to recapture all of the ghosts he accidentally released."
Shock Jumps Card Description

Lazarus Jones (born c. 1978) is a rookie Detroit cop. Originally from Kalamazoo,[note 1] Lazarus found more than he bargained for on his first day on the job when he was sent to investigate the soon-to-be demolished Montsaye High School building with his new partner, senior officer Anna Steele.

History

"He may be new to the job, but Officer Lazarus Jones of the Detroit Police Department, is in for a really tough first day. Alongside his senior officer, Anna Steele, he is about to find himself caught up in a terrifying case where the supernatural becomes reality."
― Game Booklet Description

2003

Soon after joining the Detroit Police Department, Anna Steele took Lazarus under her wing and together they were sent to investigate the abandoned Montsaye High School due to several calls from the demolition crew. In the school's basement, Lazarus found the Array, a giant machine full of captured ghosts, all of whom he unwittingly released. His partner was then captured by Lord Hawksmoor, the ancient ghost of a knight.

Characteristics

Appearance

Lazarus is a caucasian male with blue eyes, dark brown spiked hair and pale skin. He has a scar across his right eyebrow.

As a police officer, he wears a white shirt open at the collar with a black tie and a police badge attached to the right breast, as well as blue bootcut jeans and brown sneakers with white stripes and soles. He also has a shoulder holster for his Glock 17.

After becoming a Ghosthunter, his clothing includes a black leather jacket with red stripes, yellow details and belts, and attached communicator, as well as several holsters for the Shotgun, Grenade and Sniper Rifle. He also wears a pair of Spectral Goggles on his head.

Personality

"First time I get stuck with one of Charlies Angels, Jane Bond! Great.."
― Lazarus after being berated by his senior officer

Lazarus is a cheerful, humorous character with a casual, informal manner of speech. He frequently swears, particularly when upset. He is both curious and impulsive, shown particularly when he first enters Montsaye High School and pushes a button on the Array, releasing all the ghosts trapped within. He is fairly emotional, as he dislikes being forced to become a Ghosthunter and while he is initially disturbed by the ghosts, he quickly adapts and focuses on both the mission of recapturing them and the bigger picture of stopping Hawksmoor. His humour is often sarcastic, but he is a caring individual overall (such as when he is determined to rescue Steele, is unsure about recapturing the ghosts aboard HMS Victoria as they still retain their humanity, and when he returns a teddy bear to the ghost of Polly Agglin in Devil's Scar Penitentiary in order to help put her to rest). He is also flirtatious, wolf-whistling at a pin-up poster of a woman in a bikini - and doesn't seem to take Steele's initial attitude towards him all that seriously, insisting to himself that she does actually like him.

Abilities

Supranormal Sight

This gives Lazarus the ability to see ghosts - the result of Astral fusing with him when he released the ghosts from the Array. He can also release her from his body within spectral rifts to let her freely move around and use her special abilities.

Behind the scenes

Development

According to Jason Wilson, who served as Art Director and Concept Artist on Ghosthunter, Lazarus' initial designs were based on Brad Pitt's look in the film Fight Club.[1]

Portrayal

Lazarus is voiced by Rob Paulsen in English. Wilson suggested that the French film star Vincent Cassel should voice Lazarus in the French version of the game. In order to get the actor excited, Wilson created comic-style storyboards of key moments from the game which were translated into French. Cassel found the project fun.[1]

Etymology

  • Lazarus is the Latin form of Λάζαρος (Lazaros), a Greek form of Eleazar, which appears in the New Testament. Lazarus was a man from Bethany, the brother of Mary and Martha, who was restored to life by Jesus. This is likely foreshadowing the events at the end of the game.
  • Jones comes from the given name Jon, a mediaeval variant of John. John is an English form of Iohannes, the Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Ioannes), derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan) meaning "Yahweh is gracious".

Merchandise

A replica of Lazarus' jacket was given away by Eurogamer in December 2003 to promote the game's release.[2]

Trivia

  • Lazarus keeps a notebook throughout the game.

Notes

  1. Anna Steele: "Montsaye High? Two years ago, the Detroit School murders? Made the nationals ‒ you probably didn’t get it in the Kalamazoo Gazette."

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Art Direction - Concept Art on JASON WILSON - PORTFOLIO. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
  2. Bramwell, Tom, Who won our Ghosthunter leather jacket? on Eurogamer. Published December 15, 2003. Retrieved June 30, 2023.