User blog comment:Necron Jesus/"Die a Hero. Or Live Long Enough to See Yourself Become The Villain" Batman vs. General Shepherd/@comment-27043000-20180725235019

Pygmy Hippo's "Modern Knight" Edges

Short Range:I'm going with the Gauntlets for the simple fact that it's made to counter weapons like the Combat Knife. Edge:Batman

Mid Range:Gun beats throwing weapon, simple as that. Edge:Shepherd

Long Range:The EMP Gun will help in the initial ambush but it's not going to end the fight. The M4A1 Carbine will. Edge:Shepherd

Special Weapon:If this takes place in Gotham City like I think it does, Batman has a huge advantage with the home field that ties into the Grapple Gun. The Walther WA 2000 is deadly but it's not going to help you if you get taken by surprise. Edge:Batman

Assistance:This is even for me. Lucius plays right into Batman's strategy of stealthy takedowns but Shadow Company will maul him in a straight-up fight. There's also the EMP possibly affecting his suit but I don't recall Shadow Company being good against stealth users. Edge:Tie

Personal Vehicle:The Humvee is much better armored than the Batpod and the machine gun will chew through Batman while Shepherd's vehicle can take a cannon hit. Edge:Shepherd

X-Factors:Batman takes Physicality and Intelligence while Shepherd takes Brutality and Experience. They tie in Skill. Edge:Tie

Final Verdict:This is close with Batman's home field advantage, stealth, brawns and brains against Shepherd's deadly weapons, personal bodyguards, and military experience. But in the end, I see Batman doing well in the early game but Shepherd and his men finally gunning him down with the Humvee. I don't see him getting past that but he CAN take them out before that, it's just not likely when up against a group of soldiers rather than criminals.

Winner:General Shepherd