User blog comment:Undead RVD/Battle of the Women of War! Tomoe Gozen vs Boudica/@comment-222.154.118.237-20130710053148

Edges

Short Range: Tachi vs. Celtic Sword

I have to give the edge to Gozen on this one as the Tachi has MUCH more slashing power than the Celtic Sword due to its deep curvature. The Tachi also surprisingly has more penetrating capabilities due to its sharp point while the Celtic Sword has a rounded point as the weapon wasn't really intended for thrusting; it was intended to take heads, which the Tachi would probably do better. Lastly there is no way in hell that the Celtic Sword will get through Gozen's Samurai Armour while Boudicca's armour will provide little protection from the Tachi

Edge: Tomoe Gozen

Mid Range: Naginata vs. Lancea

Again I am going to side with Gozen as the Naginata has a long curved blade that can both slash and pierce through Flesh. The Lancea while a good spear again will not get through Gozen's armour or at least not enough to inflict a fatal wound. On top of that the Lancea was used up close as a thrusting spear and at range as a javelin which could prove a problem as if Boudicca throws her spear and misses she will have to go and retrieve it if she wants to use it again. Samurai did not throw their Naginata.

Edge: Tomoe Gozen

Long Range: Yumi vs. Sling

The Yumi is one of the best bows I have ever seen and the skill that the Samurai demonstrated with it blew me away. A sling is a sling and as we all know bow > sling.

Edge: Tomoe Gozen

Special Weapon: Tanto vs. Pugio

The Pugio has a broader blade and thus will deal more damage with each thrust, aside from that I am not really sure what else I can compare due to a lack of info.

Edge: Boudicca

Armour: Samurai Armour vs. Wooden Shield, Leather Armour and Iron Helmet

Gozen's armour protects her entire body and is much more resilient than Boudicca's. However Boudicca's shield may prove to be an important factor in this fight as it is large and will shield her entire body from oncoming attacks and as Gozen has no practical means of getting past it i.e. no heavy weaponry I am going to have to say...

Edge: Draw

X Factors:

Gozen has an average of 88 while Boudicca has 84. On top of that Gozen has the advantage in more important X Factors such as Finesse, Training and Experience. Boudicca may be stronger and more brutal but strength alone does not win wars.

Edge: Tomoe Gozen

Overall I am giving the Win to Tomoe Gozen, not just for the reasons stated above but also because Boudicca wasn't much of a tactician although that is more likely to come from her cultural background than incompetence. The Britons main tactic on the open field was to just charge at the enemy and fight as individuals. No planning, no forethought just charge. The Samurai were masters of fighting as individuals but also taught that an educated warrior is far deadlier than an uneducated warrior. Not that the Celts had a primitive society or anything despite what the Romans would of had you believe but they just don't measure up to the Japanese. Tomoe Gozen should take this without too much difficulty.

WINNER: TOMOE GOZEN