Reference · Book 2, Carl's Doomsday Scenario
Jai-alai
The Basque sport — pelota played with a wicker scoop against a wall at lethal speeds — that Carl's random Cesta Punta skill turns out to be, and whose xistera the AI then sends him as a fan prize. A senior chief on his cutter had used a dog-ball launcher the same way to toss cherry bombs onto Arctic ice.
Segment appearances
Arc
Cesta Punta (ch. 5) decoded by the xistera (ch. 17); cherry bombs on the ice; 250 mph (ch. 18).