Rad - Arm sensitivity and truth

“The arm has a few more little tricks,” the Captain said. “For instance, its fingers are ultrasensitive. You can use them to open safes or disarm bombs. But this is the little trick I like best.”

The Captain pressed down on the nail of the smallest finger. “I've just activated a special electromagnetic field,” he explained. “If you point it at an enemy, he'll be compelled to tell you the truth.”

Jack felt a surge of anger and frustration boil up to the surface from deep within his mind. He raised the finger and pointed it at the Captain.

“Will it make you tell the truth, too, Captain?” he asked.

“Yes, Jack,” the Captain said grimly.

“What are Super Joe's chances of living?” Jack asked.

“Not good,” the Captain said. “He will only survive if your mission to rescue him is successful.”

“What are my chances of surviving the mission?” Jack asked, staring straight into the Captain's eyes.

“Slim,” the Captain answered. “It's a suicide mission.”

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Worlds of Power: Bionic Commando, Chapter 2