User blog comment:IslamLEGION/GHQ vs Pan-Asian Coalition/@comment-5795750-20130408131809

BG1's "Asian Powah!" Edges

Pistols: After looking at the stats for both, I will have to say that the Takao T-20 is the better weapon here since it has a larger ammo clip, a higher rate of fire and low recoil

EDGE: PAC

SMGs: Despite the futuristic prowess of the RK-11, I will have to give this to the MP7 - higher rate of fire and a longer range making it more suitable for mid-to-close range combat both in confined and open environments and not just close range in a confined space

EDGE: GHQ

Rifles: Taking SPARTAN119's description of the assault rifle that GHQ uses... Both rifles have their flaws - the FA-37 has a greater rate of fire but a significantly disadvantaging recoil, and the GHQ rifle... well I think it's got the opposite of what the FA-37 has

EDGE: Even

Sniper Rifles: The Park 52 is semi-automatic while the Remington is bolt action - the latter is great at landing accurate shots and the former is best when things heat up. Well... as I also see it, the max ammo capacity of the Remington is one more bullet than that of the Park 52... I'll have to give this to the Park 52 I'm afraid since it also has a greater stopping power

EDGE: PAC

Rocket Launchers: The two seem similar in that they are guided missiles... I can only change this vote if I know the ammo capacity and rate of fire of the GHQ launcher. There are also disadvantages to both that I think make this even - the laser mount of the GHQ rocket can give away a position (or to best use blind someone or mess up electronics) but the reload time of the Sudnik is a bit tedious

EDGE: Even

APCs: The Stryker is a very decent APC but the Romanov is more technologically sophisticated with the EMP grenades and ADS, packs more firepower with those multiple LMGs and the mortar cannon, and arguably faster since it has six wheels (reducing weight) and a High-Powered Drive Engine (which may be more technologically advanced compared to a modern combustion engine)

Tanks: The hover system of the Nekomata gives it better manoeuvrability and again it has ADS and NxRA technology built into its armour, again highlight technological sophistication. The tank does have its downside though of being not able to traverse multiple terrains leading to instability and the turret does only move vertically meaning it might be a while before the Nekomata turret can line up its sights on the Abrams. However in doing that, the side armour may be adquately protected but still...

EDGE: Even (slight lean towards the Abrams given the huge disadvantage mentioned above)

Walkers: Much like the argument put forward in SPARTAN119's battle with GHQ and GDI involving the walkers, the Endlave, while underpowered, is asinine in its design and is very fast compared to the Titan - the same logic applies here, only the scale has been ramped up somewhat by a small margin. Still...

EDGE: GHQ

Gunships: Looking at the stats for both ships... the GHQ attack helicopter doesn't seem too bad when delivering air support but in air combat, it loses out to the Doragon - the Doragon combines the abilities of a jet plane with a helicopter plus it has more sophisticated weapons and defences

EDGE: PAC

X-Factors: Well the GHQ have been involved in a soon-to-be pandemic but the PAC have almost gotten involved in a WWIII-like situation that they almost won and surely thats worse than a global pandemic so the PAC take the edges in endurance and experience for having fought longer and tougher. The PAC also take out the technology X-Factor due to their weapons and armour containing the latest in defense technology, sneak attacks, precision and propulsion. Devotion I am not exactly sure - sure the GHQ followed orders unto the last stand but so did the PAC; the PAC, however, were more devoted to conquering the world out of desperation rather than facing an actual threat. Tactics I'm not too sure about either. Logistics goes to GHQ because they didn't have to go through an Ice Age that threatened to take away the resources needed to keep fighting.

Overall Winner: As much I want GHQ to win this, I reckon that the Pan-Asian Coalition have got this one in the bag with weapons that are of a superior quality and technology that could carry them through to the end despite the logistical flaws, and a majority of important X-Factors such as Experience and Endurance.