Act as
Act as verb - Function as or act like.
Equal
Equal verb - To produce something equal to (as in quality or value).
Both terms in one sentence
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Alternatively the smart guy can act as a loyal sidekick under The Leader, to contrast with The Lancer whose force of personality and vocal dissent is more of a partner on equal footing.
Source: The Smart Guy -
In game and flavour materials some call them pirates and terrorists equal to Luddites, but they don't attack civilians and in one mission even act as a counterbalance to Merchant Guild captain thinking he's a greater priority than a shipload of wounded.
Source: Dirty Communists
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