User blog comment:Tomahawk23/Germanic Ghost Warrior Vs. Hashashin/@comment-379205-20120831010725

SPARTAN 119's "Sorry for not writing the Hashashin argument, I was busy" Edges


 * Shields: The Germanic shield takes this for its larger size.
 * Sword: The Saracen scimitar, or saif is longer than the Germanic sword, while it is more a slashing weapon, it still can be used to thrust, even if its not optimal for the use, and since the Germanic Ghost Warrior appears to have minimal armor, slashing attacks should still be effective
 * Close Range: The Hashashin's poisoned Khanjar dagger takes this, as it can kill its target even if the wound is not immediately fatal, not to mention the fact that even if takes a period of time for the victim to die from the poison, it should weaken the opponent, making them easier to defeat. Not to mention, in general, edged weapons are more likely to cause an instantly fatal wound.
 * Ranged Weapons: The Germanic Ghost Warrior takes this, as the throwing knives will not penetrate very deep, and are more likely to wound than kill. The Germanic spear can also be effectively used as both a melee and a ranged weapon.
 * X-Factors: I think you underestimated the tactics of the Hashashin- they managed to assassinate the King of Jerusalem, who was guarded by armored knights. You can't just go in swords swinging and expect to come out victorious, they'd obviously were skilled in ambush tactics. The Hashashin also take the X-Factors of organization, creativity, and ruthlessness.

OVERALL WINNER: Hashashin