User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Viking vs Athenian Marine/@comment-3189283-20120221071453

Lets see shall we

Swords: The boradsword is by far the better weapons as the Xiphos is much to short to do much damage especilly against a shield. Edge Viking

Melee: While the axe does have the longer range its very slow to use and it needs both hands to use effectivly, leaving the viking open if he misses. The Kopis while smaller is easier to manouve around and if the athenian misses then he doesn't leave himself wide open. However if the viking does manage to land a hit with danish axe on the athenian then it will do major damage and will inflict blunt truama as well as a large gash. Edge even

Spears: The dory wins this because it can be used in combination with the Hoplon to make a deadly combo of offence and defence. Both the throwing and the thrusting of the viking spear could be easily blocked by the hoplon. Edge Athenian Marine

Bows: The composite bow is probeley the most advanced bow of all time and can puncture plate and steel armour when used in the right hands. Edge Athenian Marine

Shields: Despite being mainly a formation the shield the hoplon is still a mighty shield. The bronze coated shield will stand up to more damage than the wooden shield of the viking and makes a much more powerful offence. Edge Athenian Marine

Armour: The viking wins simply because his armour is more advanced so it's likley that it is better. Edge Viking

X Factors: The viking has an average of 80 and the athenian has an average of 81.2. Edge Athenian Marine

I'm giving this one to the athenian marines. Despite thier slightly inferior armour and lack of combat experiance they will still win because they can attacks perfectly well at all ranges. There supeior bow will make taking the vikings out from a distance much easier and the spears and arrows of the vikings will just bounce harmlessly of the hoplon. When the distance is closed they will use there formation to stop the vikings from getting past them and block most of the viking's slow swings from the axe or sword and counter it with a thrust or slice from a sword of the dory. The vikings are more based around one on one based combat and don't tend to use formations when attacking enemies which will be there downfall in this battle.

Athenian Marines: 3,500

Vikings: 1,500