User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Boshin War Imperialist vs Ethiopian Warrior (circa 1896)/@comment-5795750-20130326040900

BG1's "This time for... Japan?" Edges:

Swords: The katana has a straighter blade than the shotel and thus has an advantage in range; however the katana is not designed to go through armored parts which means it might not get past the shield. The shotel on the other hand is very versatile and can perhaps be faster than the katana when it comes to slashing and/or stabbing.

EDGE: Ethiopia

Pistols: I completely agree with your edge here since double action would allow for faster rate of fire (reloading may be a questionable aspect here though) and the gas seal.

EDGE: Ethiopia

Rifles: The Dreyse Needle Gun wins here because it has a greater range, rate of fire and a larger calibre

EDGE: Japan

Machine Guns: The Maxim Gun is newer than the Gatling Gun, plus it is more mobile and deadly with its high rate of fire and stopping power

EDGE: Ethiopia

TBF