# the captain — Short Fiction character guide

> the captain in Short Fiction by Frederik Pohl.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The captain

**First appearance:** 0000-asteroid-of-the-damned

## Who they are

A generic captain with a narrative presence.

## In the story

### [Asteroid of the Damned](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/asteroid-of-the-damned)

The bartender who explains the Kiddies' obsession with metal and their biology.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/iii)

The captain of the 'Cameroon' recognizes Duane as a friend and fellow gunrunner, but Duane distrusts him and draws a weapon.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/short_fiction_18_se/chapters/iv)

Captain of the Cameroon, forced by Duane to launch the ship and later watches the confrontation.

## Links

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