# Captain Steng — The Stainless Steel Rat character guide

> Captain Steng in The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Steng

**First appearance:** 0008-vii

## Who they are

A spaceship captain who aids or opposes Jim.

## Relationships

### [Pepe Nero](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_stainless_steel_rat_se/characters/pepe_nero)

_rivalry_

Captain Steng and Pepe Nero are antagonists, often clashing in pursuit of conflicting goals.

### [Pepe Nero](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_stainless_steel_rat_se/characters/pepe_nero)

_rivalry_

Captain Steng and Pepe Nero are antagonists, often clashing in pursuit of conflicting goals.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_stainless_steel_rat_se/chapters/vi)

Skeptical of Jim's plan, he questions the media campaign and worries about his service record.

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