176

You climb onto the jeep and aim a blow at the back of the clansman’s head. However, your approach is noisy and he half-turns before you land your blow. The sight of your raised fist galvanizes him into action, and he turns aside your arm with the edge of his hand.

Illustration XI—The clansman half-turns before you land your blow.

Exxon: CLOSE COMBAT SKILL 14 ENDURANCE 23

Owing to the surprise of your attack, ignore any ENDURANCE point losses you sustain in the first round of the combat.

If you win and the combat lasts four rounds or less, turn to 320.

If the combat lasts five rounds or more, do not continue with the combat but turn immediately to 217.