User blog comment:Goddess of Despair/Season 4 battle 1 Hannibal Barca vs Spartacus/@comment-6288072-20130214080503

Close Range - The falcata is far superior. Its both a cutting and a thrusting weapon and has a longer blade. Its also good on horseback, while the gladius ain't.


 * Edge: Hannbal

Mid Range - although the trident has three spikes staring and a net to boot, the sarissa is longer and can keep up the distance between the warriors. In spears, range matters.


 * Edge: Hannibal

Long Range - the pilum is better than the soliferrum. It can render the shields useless when it strikes, and is lighter to use. It also makes sure than the enemy won't be using it against after the first throw.


 * Edge: Spartacus

Shields - the scutum covers the whole body because it is bigger. In an army vs army battle, bigger shield means an advantage.


 * Edge: Spartacus

X-factors - Both these warriors gave Rome a run for its empire. Spartacus, although a gladiator, fought for the Romans as a soldier before, thus giving him knowledge about Roman tactics that he used during his rebellion. Hannibal on the other hand used effective tactics AGAINST Roman tactics. He is also better trained in tactics and startegies while Spartacus was not. As a general of a nation's army, Hannibal will be bringing more resources to put up a fight. His soldiers are better equiped and prepared for a battle. Spartacus is a good hit and run fighter but in a straight up brawler fight Hannibal will win.


 * Edge: Hannibal

Overall: Hannibal will win because he far suited in this battle than Spartacus. He has the most advantages in weapon and x factors, and his strategies and military genius will leead him to victory


 * Winner: Hannibal