Gouda

Gouda was a commanding officer in the Apex vipers. He was a logistics expert and was in charge of organizing a force of men to capture a hunting party for the Vanguards. He tries to negotiate an increase in payment per claymore and a cure for the Vanguard tears tears but fails to obtain either from Vega.

He handled negotiations with Vega and Vanity and took charge when Cassandra and Faith attacked their camp. Vega later kills him for his failure and to preserve her identity as an awakened. He is then eaten by five Yoma.