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You raise your weapon and steady yourself as the two Ciquali clamber over the gunwale. For a moment they glare at you with hideous, bulging eyes, their throat sacs swelling and collapsing rapidly as they approach the moment to strike. Then, with a shrill screech, they spring simultaneously towards your chest.

Ciquali: COMBAT SKILL 32 ENDURANCE 28

If you win this combat, turn to 148.

Text copyright © 1991 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1991 Brian Williams.