260

Instinctively you dive away from the window, your speedy reactions saving you from being cut down by the swathe of bullets. Then you hear a man scream and abruptly the firing ceases. You chance a glance out of the window to see the sniper falling from the parapet, clutching at his chest as he crashes to the sidewalk below. With a smile you signal a thumbs-up to Kate and she returns your thanks with a wave of her rifle.

A few minutes later a column of motorcycles—the main body of the clan—rides into view. They are now less than a mile from the bridge, ‘C’mon you two!’ shouts Cutter. ‘It’s time to go.’

The tanker has made it across the platform and is now parked with the other vehicles on the far side of the river. You leave the factory and run back towards the bridge. When you reach the position that Kate is defending, you say breathlessly: ‘Set the bomb … I’ll stay here and cover you!’

Tensely you watch the clansmen as they gun their bikes along the freeway, and you glance repeatedly over your shoulder, praying for Kate to signal that the bomb is ready. Then the front line of bikers opens fire with their machine pistols, and suddenly the air is filled with the whine and whistle of bullets. ‘It’s ready!’ shouts Kate and takes off across the bridge at a run.

Add together your current ENDURANCE points score and your stealth skill total. (Note: if your ENDURANCE score is low and you are heavily encumbered, it may be advisable to discard some of your Backpack Items in order to increase your Stealth skill level.)

If your total is 11 or less, turn to 324.

If your total is 12 or more, turn to 200.