The Ikon

[Shryke]

"I've always been partial to the XK-74. Good armor penetration, excellent refire rate and decent accuracy. Not that accuracy will be a big concern when your target is within arm's reach."

He picked up one of the rifles, slung it over his shoulder and several spare magazines. He grabbed several frag grenades, as well as a concussion grenade.

"Unfortunately, I can't reach Taalib like I can you. The Fedaykin are there are to protect Volkhan. They don't need communicators. However, he knows what is coming. Once he sees us start, he will spring into action. I just hope you remember what he looks like. Don't kill him, he's has his uses to me."

As he was about to walk away, he paused, turned back to the racks and slung a small calibre sub-machinegun over his other shoulder. He saw Viatcheslav looking at him in what he could only guess was a quizzical manner.

"Fedaykin don't wear armor."

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