User blog comment:Guitarcar/Hashashin vs Sicarii/@comment-32516697-20180727174434

Laqy's "Assassins of Assassins" Edges

Armour: I'm going to give the advantage to the Hashashins just because they're carrying shields, but I also want to say that it's not going to be a game-changing edge. This is a stealth battle, so most of the Sciarii kills are going to be when a Hashashin isn't expecting it, and even if he is, then the they've go the sica, a weapon designed to reach around shields. Edge: Hashashin

Short Range: Let me address something straight away: the dagger that the Sicarii used was the sica, not some other unnamed dagger. As for the edge, the khanjar may be poisoned, but that's its only real advantage. I believe the Hashashins also used a cloak-and-dagger technique, but the Sicarii were better known for it, and the sica is the longer weapon. The poison won't even matter that much, because it will only start to take effect after a Sicarius has had numerous chances to kill his attacker. Edge: Sicarius

Mid Range: Like I said, the sica was the dagger of the Sicarii, so I'll instead compare the scimitar to a spatha, a Roman sword that the Sicarii would've used, and I really can't decide between the two. The spatha is a longer, but the scimitar has a crossguard, the spatha is double-edged, but the scimitar is lighter... I could go on, but I just can't make a decision on the superior sword Edge: Even

Long Range: Neither weapon will be very useful when trying to hit a target in a street crowded with people. However, the if its user does get a clear shot, the throwing knife is much more likely to cause a kill. The sling is meant as a volley weapon, used on targets that are far away, and such circumstances will not be showing up in this fight. Edge: Hashashin

X-Factors and Conclusion: The stat that I think will make the most difference in this fight is going to be experience, and your analysis of it, I think, is a little bit biased. Sure, the Hashashins existed for longer, but that doesn't mean that their warriors are more experienced. I'd be willing to wager that your average Sicarius had more combat experience, as they were actively leading a revolt against the Romans, involving raids, hit-and-run attacks, and sabotage, while the Hashashins just carried out assassinations when their political strategies required it. When the Hashashins finally came face-to-face with an army of soldiers who were experienced in war, they were crushed, and that's exactly what's going to happen here. As my edges show, the Hashashins are carrying some deadly tools, and they'll certainly give the Sicarii a hard time, but the number one killer in this fight will the short range weapons, where the Sicarii have the advantage. The Hashashins will find themselves quickly overcome by their stealthier and more experienced foe. Winner: Sicarius!