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You turn away and set a swift pace along the tunnel. The soldier Mantiz gives chase, and you break into a run. The fearful creature is gaining on you when suddenly you see another of its kind coming from the opposite direction, its long feelers and claws reaching out in anticipation. You are trapped between them and must fight them both together.

2 Soldier Mantiz: COMBAT SKILL 18 ENDURANCE 20

If you win the combat, turn to 213.

Concept copyright © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
Text copyright © 1985 Ian Page.