The recruits in the hangar didn't have Khan's senses. The ape was big, violent, and angry, but it remained a Tainted animal in their minds. They had fought something similar in the entrance test more than half a year ago, and they had also gone through months of training.
The ape's appearance was scary. Its four bionic eyes shone with a threatening red light, and its furless skin revealed its bulging muscles, but the creature remained a Tainted animal at its core, which gave the recruits some confidence.
Khan kept track of the changes in the recruits' expressions. That short inspection gave him an idea of his students' current state. Some showed nothing but hesitation and fear, which stated their lack of confidence. Others gulped but did their best to appear ready for the battle, and a few wore traces of arrogance.
