User blog comment:Kazanshin/Ming Dynasty Officer vs Maratha Soldier/@comment-27043000-20180930084557

Pygmy Hippo's "Blackpowder Sun Tzu?" Edges

Short Range:The Dao is longer and lighter along with having more options than the Talwar. Edge:Ming

Mid Range:The Sang is longer and lighter than the Guan Dao but it has less options. Edge:Maratha

Long Range:The San Yan Chong has bigger rounds and more bullets than the Toradar but has less range and is heavier. Edge:Tie

Special Weapon:The Kaman is longer and has more power than the Kaiyuan. Edge:Maratha

Armor:Steel Lamellar has better protection in my opinion than Plated Chainmail due to mostly being steel plates rather than cheaper chainmail mixed in. Edge:Ming

Final Verdict:Sadly China loses again due to the Ming Dynasty Officer's more archaic firearm, weaker bow, and heavier polearm. While he has a good sword and armor, the Maratha can keep him at a distance with the Toradar which can easily pierce his armor, the longer and lighter Sang, and more powerful Kaman.

Winner:Maratha Soldier