Vanderkaum

Vanderkaum is an antagonist in Xenogears. He was originally the leader of Gebler until Ramsus and the Elements took control, demoting him in the process. He often relies on heavy guns and brute force, a fact that is frowned upon by Ramsus himself.

Trivia

 * Out of the three men who have recieved "The Power" from Grahf, Vanderkaum was the only one who accepted it.
 * He starts the trend of characters within the series that begins with "Van-".
 * Xenosaga has Vanderkam, who is also a short-tempered enemy military leader with a large cross on his face (although Vanderkam's is in the shape of an X).
 * Xenoblade Chronicles has Vangarre, a colonel on the protagonists' side.
 * Xenoblade Chronicles X has, another military leader on the protagonists' side, though he is not quite as quick to rage as the previous characters.
 * Xenoblade Chronicles 2 also has a character named (although he shares less in common with Vanderkaum than the others).
 * Xenoblade Chronicles 3 has a character named Guernica Vandham.