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119' Back For Blood Part I Edges: Mongol Invasion of Agincourt


 * Swords: The longsword is the versatile weapon, with its double edged blade equally good for thrusting and cutting. The Turko-Mongol Sabre can still thurst in a pinch, but it excels at cutting. However, given the use of plate armor by Henry and his knights, and I'm assuming even his infantry will have at least a breastplate and helmet, cutting is not going to go through his armor. Thrusting, on the other hand, will be able to go through the lammellar, albeit with difficulty.


 * Polearms: The halberd is a very versatile weapons for unhorsing enemies with the hook and then finishing them with the spear or axe head. It is designed for use on foot. The Jida, on the other hand is a lance designed for use horseback. Henry's men do not have a lance, so their cavalry will be down to their swords. On the other hand, the lance may not pierce the heavy plate unless they score a lucky shot a weaker point. The halberd on the other hand, will pierce the steel lammelar. Edge: Even.


 * Bows:

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