User blog:Grand Admiral Harmon/Schutzstaffel (Nazi SS) vs the Konoe Shidan (Japanese Imperial Guard)

In the very first battle of Grand Admiral Harmon's: Deadliest Warriors Season 1 we are pitting two WWII Axis powers against each-other. We have the elite fanatical Schutzstaffel (better known as the Nazi SS) and the Konoe Shidan (better known as the Japanese Imperial Guard). Will the Japanese Imperial Guard be able to bring honor to the Emperor or will the SS bring the Arian Race one step closer to total global domination?

Schutzstaffel


"You Einsatztruppen (task forces) are called upon to fulfill a repulsive duty. But you are soldiers who have to carry out every order unconditionally. You have a responsibility before God and Hitler for everything that is happening. I myself hate this bloody business and I have been moved to the depths of my soul. But I am obeying the highest law by doing my duty. Man must defend himself against bedbugs and rats-- against vermin. - Heinrich Himmler"

Organized first in 1923 by an infant Nazi Party, they started off as a small volunteer guard organization. It was disbanded after the failed 1923 Beer Hall Putsch only to be reorganized in 1925. By the outbreak of WWII, it was comprised of both combat and guard units. Operating in Europe mostly, they were to become the most fanatical of Hitler's supporters. These were among the last to be defeated by the Allies during the Invasion of Europe.

Weapons:

Short Range: Mauser C96: Range: 200 yards. Ammo Capacity: 20 rounds. Weapon type: Fully & Semi-automatic. Muzzle Velocity: 1,575 feet/s. Weight: 39.9 oz (when shoulder stock attached.

Long Range: MP28.: Range: 150 yards. Ammo Capacity: 32 rounds. Muzzle Velocity: 1247 ft/s. Length: 32.8 in. Weight: 9.2 lbs.

Explosive: Schrapnellmine(Bouncing Betty): Blast Radius: 50 yards. Shrapnel: 360 ball bearings. Weight: 9 lbs. Means of use: Buried or left on ground.

Special: Flammenwerfer 41(Flamethrower): Range: 80 feet. Weight: 40 lbs. Burst length: 10 seconds.

Konoe Shidan


Created in 1867 out of former Samurai and retainers, the Japanese Imperial Guard was trained in military arts by first the French Republic and later the German Empire. By WWII, there were four regiments in service and they above all others were assigned the protection of the God-Emperor.

Weapons:

Short Range: Type 14 Nambu: Range: 54 yards. Ammo capacity: 7 rounds. Weapon type:Semi-automatic. Muzzle velocity: 950 feet/s. Weight: 1.4 lbs.

Long Range:  Type 99 rifle Arisaka: Range: 600 yards. Ammo capacity: 5 rounds. Muzzle Velocity: 2400 ft/s. Length: 44 inches. Weight: 8.4 pounds.

Explosive: Kiska grenade: Blast Radiu: 16.4 yards. Shrapnel: Plastic casing with acid filling. Weight: .66 lbs. Means of Use: Thrown or as booby trap.

Special: Type 100 Flamethrower: Range: 90 feet. Weight: 57 lbs. Burst Length: 12 seconds.

X-Factors
Morale: The JIG is assigned with protecting the Emperor himself and acting as an extinction of a literal God's will, surrender is not an option. With the tradition of the Samurai, they believe that their unity is what defeat all other races of humans who they view as divided by political views and racial distinctions. The SS are the most fiercely fanatical in their devotion to the Nazi Party and Adolf Hitler. They are willing to commit ny and all acts for the Fatherland.

Training: The JIG has been around for over half a century by WWII. Solely serving as infantry regiments with a single cavalry exception. They were trained in both French and German elite tactics of the 19th century and maintain this rigorous training. The SS is a multi-functional unit. There was SS in all branches of the military, therefore it had a wide variety of training. From parachuting to ocean combat.

Experience: The Imperial Guards have multiple wars under their belts. They have served in the Pacific and mainland Asia. They have fought against the Russians, Chinese, British and Americans.The SS have fought in all parts of Europe, from France to Moscow. They have experience in North Africa. They have fought against the British, French, Americans and Russians. They also have urban combat experience.