02664cam a22003853u 4500 62139 UtSlPG 20260610134431.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006 Captain Chaos Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1942 Release date is 2020-05-15 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Captain Chaos" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction short story originally published in the summer of 1942. The narrative revolves around a space crew aboard the ship Leo, who, in the midst of a war with the Outer Planets Alliance, encounters a series of comedic and chaotic events triggered by their new cook. The story reflects on themes of survival, camaraderie, and the essential roles individuals can play in extraordinary circumstances while also weaving in elements of humor and unexpected twists. The plot begins with Lieutenant Dugan and Captain O'Hara searching for a new cook after their regular chef falls ill just as they are about to embark on a mission to Callisto. They encounter Andy Laney—who eventually reveals to be Ann Delaney, a skilled cook posing as a man due to gender restrictions in space travel. Chaos ensues as the crew faces the threat of enemy ships and a hostile commander, Ras Thuul. However, through Ann’s quick thinking and ingenuity, they manage to overcome the situation using an improvised cannon and outsmart their adversaries. The story culminates in a successful mission and a shift in societal norms, with women finally being allowed to serve aboard spaceships, personally linking the triumph to Ann's contributions—who ultimately becomes Dugan's wife. The tale blends science fiction with humor, showcasing how unassuming individuals can turn the tide in crisis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Science fiction Short stories War stories Space ships -- Fiction Cooks -- Fiction Lynch, Don (Artist) Produced from Planet Stories Summer 1942 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62139 102963 102963