User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Insufficently Advanced Aliens: The Race (Worldwar) VS The Arume (Blue Drop)/@comment-4698460-20181010225645

I had something better typed out but then I lost it.

This is a highly condensed version of my original vote cause I'm annoyed as all heck right now.

When it comes to small arms and land vehicles, the two sides are either virtually unable to be distinguished like with their small arms, or each side has one significant advantage or disadvantage with the vehicle designs (Landcruisers vs. Walkers). I see the Helicopter/VTOL debate as an even edge because both vehicles function identically the same.

The Killercraft gets the edge over the Arume Fighter simply because of it's ability to perform multiple roles, which will make supply easier. Having to keep track of two different aircraft types is harder than just looking after one, even if there are more smaller parts moving around. The different super-weapons from my opinion also operate the same. Minus the fact that the WMD Greenlight will probably not leave any radiation behind since I don't believe it's a nuke in the fullest sense.

The Leadership and tactics is what seals the deal here. Atvar the Wise vs. Shivariel the Ruthless. Cultural Norms coupled with Shivariel's own disdain for the lives of those under her command is really, really bad for the scenario she's been put in. She's far from home, and even with faster-than-light travel it'll always be her training to waste resources in Banzai Charges against the need to constantly ferry supplies and reinforcements in over long distances. Atvar has not only the home advantage, but also the ability to partially adapt and refine his tactics against this slightly superior enemy.

The victory goes to, in Appel's words: The Chad Lizards.