Characters
All four main characters from Gears of War return in the second game of the series.
- Marcus Fenix - The main character of the Gears Of War series. He was thrown in jail for abandoning his squad to save his father (a task at which he ultimately failed) and was busted out by Dom after Emergence Day. He finds himself the leader of Delta Squad early on in the first game and retains that position for the second game.
- Dominic Santiago - The second protagonist of the game, Dominic Santiago was responsible for freeing his good friend Marcus Fenix out of the Jacinto military prison soon after Emergence Day. In Gears Of War 2, Dom spends the majority of the game trying to find his wife, Maria.
- Augustus Cole - A former thrashball player, Augustus "Cole Train" Cole is the heavy weapons support member of Marcus' team. He maintains an extremely enthusiastic attitude and possesses a vibrant disposition regardless of the situation the team finds themselves in.
- Damon Baird - Perhaps the most intelligent member of Delta Squad, Baird possesses a smart-ass attitude which often frustrates his squad mates. He is disappointed when Marcus is promoted instead of him, but learns to live with it. He is an adept mechanic.