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You draw a weapon and leap forward, determined to prevent the slaughter of your defenceless companions. The speed and ferocity of your attack takes the captain and his two gunners completely by surprise. With deadly speed you dispatch the enemy commander and one of his men, then turn to parry a sword thrust from the remaining gunner. He screams maniacally as he tries to cut you down.

Drakkarim Gunner: COMBAT SKILL 19 ENDURANCE 25

If you win and the fight lasts three rounds or less, turn to 272.

If you win and the combat lasts four rounds or more, turn to 155.

Text copyright © 1988 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1988 Brian Williams.