![]() It can withstand the ultra-high combustion temperatures in its engine thanks to the use of columbite, which Drax has a monopoly of. Essentially, the Moonraker rocket is an upgraded V-2 rocket using liquid hydrogen and fluorine as propellants. ![]() Later, Bond confirms Drax's deception and manages to 'cheat the cheater' - aided by a cocktail of powdered Benzedrine mixed with non-vintage champagne - winning £15,000 and infuriating the out-smarted Drax.Īs it turns out, Drax is the backer of the ' Moonraker' missile project being built to defend the UK against its Cold War enemies (c.f. Although M claims indifference, he is concerned why a multi-millionaire and national hero, such as Sir Hugo would cheat at a card game. MI6 Chief M asks James Bond to observe Sir Hugo Drax, who is winning a lot of money playing bridge at M's favorite club, Blades. ![]()
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