Hawkins' ruthless second-in-command sergeant. He participates in the rape on orders, kidnaps and facilitates the death of Lowanna, and brutally kills tracker Charlie. Forced to guide the retreating soldiers, he is eventually cornered and killed by Mangana.
Hawkins exerts absolute authority over Ruse, using fear and rank to enforce compliance and brutality.
Ruse and Billy are direct adversaries, culminating in Billy's lethal strike against him.
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