Duryodhana names his heavy hitters. Bhishma is the grand patriarch and unparalleled warrior; Karna is Arjuna's arch-rival; Kripa is the family priest and master of weapons; Ashvatthama is Drona’s son; Vikarna is Duryodhana’s brother; and Bhurishrava (son of Somadatta) is a mighty ally. By mentioning them, Duryodhana is visually checking his 'assets' to drown out the internal voice of fear.