Ed Gold was the second-in-command of Bowie Base One, the first human settlement on Mars. He was often criticised by the commander, Adelaide Brooke, even being blamed for things he wasn't responsible for. This was because he and Brooke had a past together. In 2059, when the base came under attack from the water-borne Flood infection, Ed was sent to prepare the rocket when Brooke ordered an evacuation. However, one of the infected crew - Maggie Cain - had got into the ship and she was able to pass on the infection to him. Ed then decided to sacrifice himself, blowing up the rocket on its launch pad.
Played by: Peter O'Brien. Appearances: The Waters of Mars (2009).
- O'Brien first came to prominence in the Australian daytime soap Neighbours. He appeared in Russell T Davies' second series of Queer As Folk, where his character was dumped by Doctor Who fan Vince when he couldn't name all the actors who had played the Doctor.
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