User blog comment:Samurai Santa Claus/Last stand in the Wasteland: Jack the Rider vs The Blasers/@comment-27043000-20191225094121

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Rifle:The M27 is lighter, has a longer range, larger magazine, and faster rate of fire but the Browning Automatic Rifle has a deadlier round, faster muzzle velocity, and bipod for more stability. Both work well in the situations they'll be used in this fight, the M27 is better for assaulting and the BAR is better for defending, but the more recent gun wins here. Edge:Jack

Handgun:The Nagant M1895 is lighter and has a faster muzzle velocity but the M45 MEUSOC has a deadlier round and longer range. They both have their advantages with equally large magazines but the weight difference is minimal and a semi-automatic pistol fires quicker than a double-action revolver. Edge:Jack

Knife:The M48 Ops Combat Machete is longer and actually designed for combat while the Serrated Kitchen Knife is lighter and the serrated edge might cause more damage. However the weight difference is minimal again and the Machete is going to hit before the Knife and is more fit for combat. Edge:Jack

Axe:The Pickaxe is longer but the VTACH Tactical Tomahawk is lighter and made of more durable materials for the handle. The Pickaxe is generally known as a clunky weapon in battles while the Tomahawk seems like a decent combat tool. Edge:Jack

Special:The M240G can definitely lay down a withering amount of fire that the Blazers can't really contend with outside of the SAW but the Attack Coyotes are another set of combatants for Jack the Rider who likely hasn't faced anything like them. It's possible that the Coyotes could sneak up on Jack while he's using the M240G on the Blazers and with how heavy it is, it won't turn in time. Edge:Blazers

Vehicle:The Amicums are far more heavily armored and armed than the 2019 Harley-Davidson Iron 1200 but they're also far slower and heavier. The Blazers use their vehicles as more of a tank but with the open window in the front being the only firing position and the sides being open to enemy fire, the 2019 is a fitting vehicle for Jack the Rider as he can quickly dish out damage but neither the MP5 or Saber can match the SAW and it's a lot more fragile. Edge:Tie

Armor:The Biker Armor protects the whole body but it isn't likely to protect against any Blazer weapons while Jack the Rider can get through the Leather Clothing and Biker Helmet just as easily. If the Blazers had their other helmets, maybe they could take this but right now, neither armor is saving anyone. Edge:Tie

Hand-to-Hand:Taekwando uses most of the same tricks as Karate but pressure point strikes are better than chops. Add in that Jack the Rider is a master of his style while the Blazers are just knowledgeable and this is Edge:Jack

X-Factors:In Physicality, Jack the Rider takes it as he is clearly somewhat superhuman in strength and definitely in speed although he won't be taking any bullets and be fine while the Blazers are just peak human. In Tactics, Jack the Rider takes the edge as he has a variety of tactics for wearing down enemies while the Blazers will attempt to catch up and unsuccessfully crush him. In Experience, Jack the Rider gets it as he's faced things similar to the Blazers while the closest things they fought to him were a bunch of rangers with inferior weapons but considerably more skill and less numbers. In Mental State, the Blazers take the edge as their mental issues can't cripple them like Jack's, even if the odds are low of that happening. Edge:Jack

Final Verdict:It's not too surprising that Jack the Rider comes out victorious against the Blazers as this is pretty much an 80's action movie plot to begin with and both fill their roles perfectly. Jack is the skilled single warrior with a better arsenal and more mobility while the Blazers have slightly more raw power and unconventional animal help along with overwhelming numbers. Unfortunately Jim Blaze and his men are going to find that a Rider can kill the "law" just as well as some Oceanic guys.

Winner:Jack the Rider