User blog comment:Ekreture/Robert E. Lee vs. Emilio Aguinaldo/@comment-379205-20140802205021

119's "South vs North... Pacific Islander" Edges


 * Rifles: The Colt Revolving Rifle was one of the first repeaters, and as is often the case, the first is one of the worst. The weapon had a nasty habit of chain firing, or firing off all six cylinders at once, often blowing of the user's hand. The Mauser had a slightly smaller capacity, but its longer range, faster reload, and durability give Emilio Aguinaldo the definite Edge.


 * Handguns: The Navy Colt was a cap and ball revolver, meaning that reloads were lengthy, and on top of that, it had lower stopping power than the Schofield. In the end, the cartridge system for faster reloads. Edge: Emilio


 * Melee: I think some of you might be underestimating the Bolo. While it is true that it is not specifically designed for combat, it, like the similar machete, can prove to be a deadly weapon, with many Filipino guerillas decimating US troops at close range using no other weapons. On the other hand, the Bowie knife was a renowned close-range fighting knife that could also be thrown in a pinch. For these purposes, I consider the two weapons even, with the Bolo taking force of impact and reach and the Bowie taking attack speed and thrusting ability.


 * Specials: The 1850 Sword has a shorter range then the paltik, but it at least there is no danger of explosion, unlike the paltik, essentially a homemade matchlock shotgun often powered by a cigarette. The Paltik is also no doubt slow to reload, and useful only as a club once fired. Edge: Robert E. Lee


 * X-Factors: Lee was a brilliant tactician with combat experience both in the Mexican War and the American Civil War, and was probably one of, if no the greatest general of his time period. However, with his old age and heart conditions later in life, Lee would be a poor close combatant in an ambush such as this one. Thus, in a 10 vs 10 match, Emilio, with his mastery of guerilla warfare, far different from the style of warfare Lee was used to, which, along with his better health and superior weapons, will give him an advantage.


 * Overall Winner: Emilio Aguinaldo. Emilio's combination of superior weaponry, physical health, and guerilla tactics which will be unlike anything a conventional general like Lee will have faced before will give him the win.