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A bright yellow bulldozer with its earth scoop lowered is trundling along the main street on a head-on collision course with the truck. The shock of this unexpected attack makes Knott panic. He slams his foot on the brake, bringing the truck to a grinding halt. There is a moment of dead silence when the engine stalls; then the peace is shattered as Captain Frankland screams at Knott to start the engine and get the truck out of the path of the oncoming bulldozer.

The impending collision has distracted your attention from the rear of the truck, but you are quick to react when Haskell yells for your help. Two Mexican clansmen are scrambling over the tailgate. Quickly they fall upon the sergeant, preventing you from opening fire for fear of hitting him. They fight like maniacs, and, amid a flurry of kicks and punches, your weapon is wrenched from your grasp and you are knocked to the floor.

Slammer: CLOSE COMBAT SKILL 16   ENDURANCE 25

Owing to the frenzy of the attack, you are unable to use a close combat weapon until the second round of the fight.

If you win in the combat, turn to 55.