User blog comment:The Deadliest Warrior/Thuggee vs. Telmarine/@comment-2006360-20111007214313

'Thornclaw's Thorny Edges

Close Range: The garrotte is useless in a full-out battle, and the club is nothing against a helmet. The Telmarine's parrying dagger, if you've seen Musketeers vs. Ming Warriors, is very useful in close quarters. Edge: Telmarine

Mid Range: The Talwar can slice better than the Espada Ropera, but the Espada is faster and perfect for lunging, especially at the unprotected chest and head of the Thuggees. Edge: Telmarine

Long Range: The Thuggee's posion dart gun is not very effective against Telmarine armour, and the crossbow is meant to kill immediately. Edge: Telmarine

Special: The Pit Trap takes longer to set up than a Thuggee's hands, and while it is good for taking out multiple people, the psychedelic effect of watching a guy stick his hand in your chest is just crazy. Edge: Thuggee

Ultimately, I think the Telmarines will win. It may be a close fight, but the organization and better technology of the Telmarines will lead them to victory in the end.