User blog comment:LB&SCR/Sailor vs. Soldier: Jack Sparrow vs. Richard Sharpe/@comment-4661256-20160706231749

El Alamein's Edges:

 Melee: 1796 Heavy Cavalry Saber vs. Cutlass:  I am inclined to agree with Weew here. Although Jack has a nominally higher swordsmanship X-Factor edge, he does tend to be quite bumbling and lucky in a lot of his encounters. If he does get into a sword fight with Richard Sharpe things won't go so well for him--not only is Sharpe a dangerously competent foe with the sword, but his cavalry saber will be the superior weapon. Its hacking abilities are sufficient but it possesses a far superior thrust when compared to that of the cutlass. Not only that, but its heavier weight will give Sharpe an advantage when pressed up against the lighter sword, as he might be able to utilize momentum or leverage to compromise Jack's position if their blades are crossed.

Edge: Richard Sharpe

 Close Range: Flintlock vs. Flintlock:  While they are functionally the same weapon, Richard Sharpe has a much higher level of firearms skill. The fact that he's more comfortable using firearms in a fight will mean he can be more accurate and reload more effectively (lessening the chance of a misfire). The fact that Sharpe's pistol fires a marginally larger ball only helps to tip the scales further in his favor.

Edge: Richard Sharpe

 Long Range: Brown Bess vs. Baker Rifle:  For obvious reasons, the Baker rifle wins out. While the Brown Bess' longer length (and thus, longer barrel) might seem like it would give it an accuracy advantage, this simply isn't the case. The Baker is a flintlock rifle, not a musket, so its rifled barrel will be much, much more accurate (and the fact that it's a carbine means that it will be more maneuverable in tight confines like those present on the deck of a ship). Yes, it will have a longer reload time as a result, but this drawback is lessened when you take into consideration that Sharpe's superior firearm skill will make him a better shot (with the more accurate weapon) and, like with the pistols, make him reload more effectively (so the chance of a misfire is lessened). In all honesty, these guys will probably only get off one shot each before closing the distance (as neither will allow the other to simply stand there and reload), so the Baker rifle's superior accuracy and greater maneuverability get it an edge.

Edge: Richard Sharpe

' Ships: The Black Pearl'' vs. La Pucelle: ''' The ship-of-the-line is the more modern warship than the galleon, and it shows. With heavier armaments and a more capable crew (as well as a more professional captain), La Pucelle will have no problem taking on the Black Pearl. In fact, I'd even say there's a fair chance that the Black Pearl will be outright captured simply because while it might be the "fastest ship in the Carribean" with the wind to its back, that's a highly conditional situation. Meanwhile, La Pucelle is a raiding ship meant to fire broadsides at an opponent before closing the distance for boarding. La Pucelle's heavier armaments will absolutely devastate the Black Pearl, and with a more professional leader and crew aboard, she will have by far the easier time in this naval engagement.

Edge: Richard Sharpe

WINNER: RICHARD SHARPE

This shouldn't come as much of a surprise. He's the more professional warrior with the superior weapons at all ranges. His ship is better staffed, is better armed, and is actually designed to run down fleeing ships (like the Black Pearl will likely try to do in this scenario). I don't see too much that the bumbling, stumbling, and half-drunk Jack could do to impede his opponent when all the resistance he can offer will be more than matched by his assailant. At any range, Richard Sharpe has the advantages necessary to capture or kill the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow.