 However, after the crew's escape Merrain covertly kills the guards - acting on behalf of her true bosses, and clearly without the archon's knwoledge.This act would discredit Locke and Jean in the archon's eyes and later on would come close to getting them killed by him.During the voyage south, Locke and Jean play the parts of captain and first mate while Caldris gives them discreet guidance on commanding the ship.