User blog:BattleGames1/Deadliest Warrior Battle 9 - Social Welfare Agency vs GSG-9



And now, ladies and gentlemen, the battle that I - BattleGames1 - have been waiting to write and share with you...

The Social Welfare Agency, the secret Italian spec-op force made up of cute little girls fitted with cybernetic implants that make for deadly results...

vs.

GSG-9, Germany's elite counter-terrorism unit sworn to get the mission done no matter what the cost...

'WHO... IS... DEADLIEST?'

=Let's Meet the Combatants=

Social Welfare Agency
Often referred to simply as "the Agency", the Social Welfare Agency (Italian: Benessere Agenzia Sociale), or SWA is a government-sponsored institution. While the Agency professes to aid the rehabilitation of the physically injured, it is actually a military organization specializing in counter-intelligence and counter-terrorism. It is composed of two independent branches: Public Safety, its surveillance and intelligence-gathering division, and Special Ops, the anti-terrorist division. Special Ops is itself divided into Sections 1 and 2, the latter of which employs young girls fitted with cybernetic implants as agents. The implants, which consist of synthesized muscles and carbon fiber frames, result in heightened strength and reflexes as well as high resilience to damage and pain. Each girl is paired with a male trainer, or "Handler", and together they are referred to as a fratello, the Italian term for "brother". The handler is responsible for the training, welfare and field performance of his charge, and is free to use whatever methods he considers suitable. While these methods vary according to the handler, a common part of each girl's regimen is brainwashing called "Conditioning", which produces a deadly assassin with unquestioning loyalty to her handler but also limits her life span.

GSG-9
During the Munich Massacre the incident culminated when German police unequipped and trained to deal with this situation underestimated the number of terrorists and attempted to free the hostages. This resulted in the deaths of all hostages, five out of eight terrorists, and one German police man. German law-enforcement found itself severely humiliated due to their historic relationship with Jews and Israelis. As a result, the West German Government created a unit that would be able to respond to these types of situations hence the GSG-9. Their first real situations would be in the Lufthansa Flight hijacking. In which 30 GSG-9 operators with the help of 2 SAS operators helped free 85 hostages from 4 terrorists. The flight had travelled all over the world and eventually landed to refuel in Mogadishu where the GSG-9 and 2 SAS operators freed them. Only one hostage was killed and that was before this operation took place. After the Iranian embassy siege the GSG-9 would be based off of the SAS's counter-terrorist teams. Since then the GSG-9 has been used in other hostage situations, as well as dealing with kidnappers and some counter-piracy. Like any federal counter-terrorist unit, all members must be ex cops, ex military, or have worked for some agency for the German government. The GSG-9 has the capabilities to parachute, and operate maritime. GSG-9 members cross train with France's G.I.G.N, Spain's G.E.O, Hong Kong's S.D.U, Malaysia's S.A.U, America's S.W.AT, and H.R.T teams.

=Let's Look at the Weapons=

Bayonet
A bayonet is a large knife or spike placed at the end of a firearm to be used as a close quaters weapon. Bayonets were more prominent in the age of muzzle loading firearms because these firearms only had one shot, after that shot the rifleman effectively became a pikeman.

For the purposes of this battle, the bayonet will be used by Triela Hartmann with her trenchgun (I was going to have the other people use it but that wouldn't look good)

Glock Knife
The Glock knife is a military field knife that can also be used as a bayonet, by engaging a socket in the pommel (covered by a plastic cap) into a bayonet adapter. The knives were developed in close cooperation with the special forces Jagdkommando of the Austrian Army and are suitable for throwing.

BG1's Edge
After much consideration, the edge here goes to the Glock Knife for its outstanding versatility as a weapon that can be used standalone, as a weapon attachment and a projectile.

FN Five-Seven
The FN Five-seven, trademarked as the Five-seveN, is a semi-automatic pistol with a 20-round magazine, firing 5.7mm rounds capable of piercing Kevlar body armour. It has an effective range of 50m and a muzzle velocity of between 520-620m/s. In this battle, the gun will be Jose Croce's weapon of choice

Glock 17
The Glock 17 is an Austrian 9mm handgun with a 17-round magazine. The weapon has a muzzle velocity of 375 m/s and an effective range of 50m.

BG1's Edge
My edge here goes to the FN Five-Seven for its superior stopping power/muzzle velocity, armour penetration capability and larger magazine.

H&K USP .45 Tactical
The USP is a German-made semi-automatic handgun in .45 caliber, with a maximum range of 30 meters, a 12-round magazine and a muzzle velocity of 285 m/s. In this battle, both sides will have this pistol; on the SWA side, this pistol will be held by Victor Hilscher.

FN P90
The FN P90 is a Belgian made submachine gun that uses 5.7mm micro-rifle rounds with greater armor penetration and range than standard pistol ammunition used by most submachine guns. The gun has an effective range of 200 meters, a rate of fire of 900 rounds per minute and a muzzle velocity of 715m/s. The P90 has a 50-round magazine and a built in reflex sight. The P90 is Henrietta Croche's weapon of choice.

MP7A1
The MP7 personal defense weapon is a submachine gun firing 4.6mm ammunition with a rate of fire of 950 rounds per minute. The weapon is designed to better pierce body armor than a standard pistol-caliber weapon, and has a muzzle velocity of 753 meters per second. For the purpose of this match, the MP7 will have a 40-round magazine.

BG1's Edge
This is almost too close to call - I'm gonna have to say Even on this because I don't know what is better in this match - the higher muzzle velocity and rate of fire of the MP7A1 or the larger magazine and the superior range of the P90

H&K MP5K-PDW
The MP5 is a German-made submachine gun firing 9mm ammunition from a 30 round magazine. The weapon has a rate of fire of 900 rounds per minute when firing in full auto, a range of 100 meters and a muzzle velocity of 375m/s. Both sides will carry this into battle; on the SWA's side, this firearm will be held by Claes.

Steyr TMP
The Steyr TMP is an Austria 9mm submachine gun in 9mm caliber. The weapon has a rate of fire of 850-900 rounds per minute, an effective range of 100 meters, a 30-round magazine and a muzzle velocity of 400m/s. In the Gunslinger Girl anime, this firearm is one of Angelica's primary weapons; for this battle though, her handler Marco Toni will be the one holding it.

H&K UMP 45
The UMP (Universale Maschinenpistole, German for "Universal Machine Pistol") is a submachine gun developed and manufactured by Heckler & Koch. The .45 ACP version used in this battle will have a 25-round magazine, a range of 50 meters and a muzzle velocity of 285m/s.

BG1's Edge
I'm going to have to give it to the Steyr TMP for its larger effective range, larger magazine and higher muzzle velocity.

Winchester M1897
The Winchester M1897 was the first commercially sucessful pump-action shotgun, and a was used as a combat shotgun or "trench gun" in both World Wars. The 12-gauge weapon has a 5-round tube magazine and a range of 20 meters. This shotgun is Triela Hartmann's main weapon (to which the bayonet can be attached).

Remington Model 870
The Remington 870 is a pump-action shotgun, which, for the purposes of this match, will be in 12 gauge, with a six-round tubular magazine. The weapon has a range of about 50 meters.

BG1's Edge
Edge here goes to the Remington Model 870 for the simple fact that out of the two shotguns, the Remington is newer, more technologically sophisticated and has a far greater range.

Beretta SCP-70
Otherwise known as the Beretta AR70/90, the SCP-70 is a gas operated self loading assault rifle chambered for the 5.56mm cartridge, and is the standard issue service rifle of the Italian Armed Forces. It weighs approx. 4kg, has a rate of fire of 670rpm, an effective range of 500m, and a muzzle velocity of 950m/s. In the anime, it is normally seen in the hands of Rico but in this battle, her handler Jean Croce will have it.

SIG SG 550
The SIG SG 550 series is the latest in a line of assault rifles made by Swiss arms manufacturer Sig Sauer. It has a muzzle velocity of 911m/s, a rate of fire of up to 700m/s and an effective range of 400m.

BG1's Edge
The Beretta SCP-70 for its superior rate of fire, muzzle velocity and range despite it being heavier than the SG 550.

Steyr AUG
The Steyr AUG is an Austrian 5.56mm assualt rifle with a 30-round magazine and a built in 1.5x sight. The AUG has a rate of fire 680-750 rounds per minute and a muzzle velocity of 900 meters per second. In the anime, as in this battle, this weapon is commonly used by Angelica.

H&K HK21
The Heckler & Koch HK21 is a German general purpose machine gun. It was developed in 1961 and is based on the G3. It has a muzzle velocity of 800m/s, a rate of fire of 900 rounds per minute and a range between 100-1,200m.

BG1's Edge
Again I must call it Even here since I can't decide which is better - the superior muzzle velocity and compactness of the AUG or the sharp range and high rate of fire of the HK21

Dragunov SVD
The Dragunov is a Soviet-made 7.62mm semi-automatic sniper rifle. The weapon has a range of up to 1300 meters and has a muzzle velocity of 800 meters per second. The Dragunov uses a ten round magazine.

H&K PSG1
The PSG1 (Präzisionsschützengewehr, German for "precision-shooter rifle" or "marksman rifle") is a semi-automatic sniper rifle that is mechanically based on the H&K G3 assault rifle. It has a muzzle velocity of 868m/s, a 10-round magazine and an effective range of 800m.

BG1's Edge
Both sniper rifles are very efficient and the SVD has the far greater range, but it barely loses out to the more sophisticated and more accurate (it has a reputation as one of the most accurate semi-automatic sniper rifles in the world) PSG-1.

Flashbang
A flashbang is a grenade designed to produce a blinding flash and a deafening bang, disorienting anyone in the effective radius without killing them. The flashbang is typically used when hostages are expected to be in close proximity to enemy targets and/or when the goal is to capture, rather than kill a target, or in some cases to escape from a fight.

Stingball Grenade
Sting grenades (also called rubber ball grenades or hornet's nest grenades) are based on the design of the fragmentation grenade. But instead of using a metal casing to produce shrapnel, they are made from two spheres of hard rubber. Upon detonation the rubber balls explode outward in all directions, each one packing a sting. Any people in the way will receive a series of fast, painful stings.

BG1's Edge
Giving one of these the edge is kinda tricky when you think about what will happen - the stingball grenade does have some advantages over a flashbang but as seen on DW, the rubber balls in the grenade spread out in all directions adding a risk of injuring allies. The flashbang also would hinder allies progress in firing their weapons too but it is easily avoidable. In the end, since the stingball grenade could be more of a hindrance, the edge goes to the Flashbang.

M67 Frag Grenade
The M67 is a fragmentation grenade with a four-second fuse. The weapon has a 6.5 oz Composition B explosive filler. The grenade has a 15 meter casualty radius and can be thrown between 30m and 35m. It weighs 14 ounces in total and has a safety clip to prevent accidental detonation.

HK69A1
The HK69A1 is a 40 mm single-shot grenade launcher designed to engage enemy troops and strongpoints out to a distance of 350 m. It weighs 2.6kgs and has a muzzle velocity of 75m/s.

BG1's Edge
The HK69A1 takes this for having a more superior range and explosive capacity over the M67 despite the latter's weight.

=X-Factors= Since I don't think I might be able to come up with some good X-Factor ratings here, I'll leave it up to you to decide the numbers and the reasons using the following pointers:
 * Teamwork: Which warrior group work better as a team rather than as solo gunfighters?
 * Experience: Which warrior group has had better experience at dealing with terrorist acts?
 * Training: How well-trained are the warriors in each group and how do you think this would contribute overall to the success of each group?
 * Weapons: I know I gave my edges above, but who do you think packs the more devastating arsenal to get the job done?
 * Endurance/Armour: Both sides are going to be wearing some form of armour on them but which one can last longer without tiring?

=Now, Onto the Battle=

Backstory
TBA

Main Battle
SWA:

GSG-9:

TBA

Expert's Opinion
TBA

Battle Notes
Voting will be done through commenting and I am looking for either a well-structured and worded paragraph (3-4 sentences, maybe longer if you wish) or edges to count as a full vote. Voting will end on the 7th of March and the battle will be written up in the following days.

I know what you might be thinking but let me just say that in this battle, it isn't just the girls that are fighting the GSG-9 but it is also their handlers (although Claes is technically handler-less for now) fighting too so make sure to take that into account when giving your edges and X-Factors.

On a light-hearted note: I've just noticed now that when you shorten 'Gunslinger Girl', then you end up with GSG as the common abbreviation and in this battle, 9 people from the anime will be fighting... coincidence much?