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You are within a few yards of the bus when something heavy hits you squarely in the back, slamming you to the ground. Gasping for breath, you fight to free yourself from the steely clutches of a biker who has pounced on you. Desperately you struggle as he tightens his claw-like hands around your throat.

Kroon: CLOSE COMBAT SKILL 16   ENDURANCE 25

Owing to the surprise of the attack, you are unable to draw a close combat weapon until the start of the second round of combat.

If you win the combat, turn to 166.