255

As the door handle turns, you clench your fist and get ready to strike. Suddenly the door flies open and, for a frozen moment, you are staring at the startled face of your enemy as you spring forward and land a solid punch to his throat. Your speedy attack knocks the pistol from his hand and sends him reeling backwards, croaking like a sick toad as he clutches frantically at his injured larynx. Immediately you press forward to strike again before he can recover.

Armalite: CLOSE COMBAT SKILL 11   ENDURANCE 16

Owing to the fury and surprise with which you launched your first strike, ignore any ENDURANCE point losses you may sustain during the first two rounds of the combat.

If you win and the fight lasts four rounds or less, turn to 237.

If you win and the fight lasts five rounds or more, turn to 336.