User blog comment:Geekboy27/Brutes (Halo) vs Super Mutants (Fallout series)/@comment-422690-20140130004022

Melee: Well... that knife will easily beat out the fists. It's got a terrible blade design, for fighting, though. It's still better than nothing. Edge: Brutes.

Short Range: Mauler and Plasma Rifle win. That Bumper Sword's not going to do a thing at range, and the hunting rifle is both old as shit, large, and bolt-action, limiting its effectiveness at short range. Edge: Brutes

Mid Range: Tie. That AR is ancient compared to the Brute's weaponry, but the Brute Shot's unreliable due to the parabolic trajectory or the grenades, which can cause a misjudged shot to be dangerous to the user or their allies.

Long Range: Laser rifles win. These have a flatter curve and more damage output than small shots of plasma or some needles, making them much more effective and easier to kill with.

Grenades: Plasma Grenades win. The long delay time on the frag makes it simpler to just run away. The plasma grenade needs more precision, but it's inescapable.

Special: Minigun wins. This doesn't need an explanation.

Overall: Overall, I see the Brutes taking this, though narrowly. The Super Mutants will do a good deal of damage at long range, but once the Brutes close the distance, they utterly decimate.