User blog comment:Oshbosh/Season 3 Battle 2: Advanced Recon Commando vs Sangheili/@comment-5495321-20130625210651

Here goes something...

Close range: Okay, this seems obvious. Despite the fact that ARC troopers dual wield the DC-17, the massive clip size of the plasma pistol easily gives it the edge here. EDGE: SANGHELLI

Mid range: First off, I'd like to say that ARC Troopers primarily utilized the WESTAR-M5 rifle for their assault rifle, also, 10 kilometeres? That's really long ranged and I'm not sure if that's correct. But anyways, onto the edges. This one's close. The plasma rifle is prone to overheating making it a relatively unreliable on the battlefield. Despite the obvious magazine capacity advantages, the plasma rifle is also relatively inaccurate whereas the DC-15A is actually a very accurate weapon in medium ranged combat. Also, if it can really shoot 10 kilometers then it gives the DC-15A all the more reason to get the edge at medium ranged weapons. EDGE: ARC TROOPERS

Long range: Well, this is actually pretty close. The Particle beam rifle can hit from a greater distance, and the beam can be charged up. However, the beam it produces easily gives away a sniper's position from any range. This makes it easy for the ARCs to spot, and kill him with their own sniper rifle. But in the end, I'll be calling it even. The DC-15X isn't anything special, but it is more than enough to make this even. EDGE: EVEN

Special: Like with close, this is easy. Once a plasma grenade sticks to you, and anyone around you, are a goner. Thermal Detonators can be thrown back, roll away, or be evaded. EDGE: SANGHELLI

Overall? I'm going to say the ARC Troopers are going to go down fighting here. The Sanghelli have superior weapons and are far stronger and more durable. This will be close, but I'm going with the SANGHELLI on this one.