Captain of the Kali

"Captain of the Kali" by Gary Wright is a science fiction story set on Aqua, a water planet, where John Ward, a brilliant military strategist, must aid the native Kali people in their fight for survival against the Grimnal. Ward, a tactical consultant, faces an uphill battle, his advanced combat strategies clashing with the Kali's traditional, headstrong approach to warfare. As the war intensifies and the Grimnal's threat become overwhelming, Ward's leadership skills are fully tested, culminating in a make-or-break battle in the dangerous Pelo Break, where he must use his wits and courage to orchestrate a victory against daunting odds; exploring themes of adaptation, cultural conflict, and the true cost of war.