User blog comment:Killermoves/Edward Hogger (Civil War: Secret Missions) vs Nabeshima Mochizuru (Total War Shogun 2: Fall of the Samurai)/@comment-379205-20190326013254

119's "End of an Era" Edges

Melee: The rifle butt attack may be a bit faster, but that's about the only advantage it has, as the katana is far more likely to kill in a single strike, especially in the hands of an expert like Nabeshima. Edge: Nabeshima Mochizuru

Pistol: The Smith and Wesson has a faster reload, however, I give a slight edge to the Colt Army as it fires .44 caliber round that is more likely to put down an enemy in a single shot to the torso, while the Smith might not take down an enemy in one shot unless they score a shot straight to the head or maybe the heart. Edge: Edward Hogger

Mid-Range: The Colt has the flaw of chain firing, potentially blowing off the user's hand, however, there were ways to avoid this, including holding it by the trigger guard, using the lowered loading lever as a foregrip of sorts, or simply keeping the weapon clean and well-oiled. The Revolving rifle has a longer range than the Yumi, and as Hogger has several loaded cylinders and can change them quickly, he can fire it as fast or faster than a Yumi. Edge: Edward Hogger

Long Range: In reality, but the Union and the Boshin War Imperialists used Spencers, but since we're giving Hogger the Henry, he takes the edge as the weapon can rechamber a round and prepare to fire faster as it cocks the hammer with the pull of the lever, unlike the Spencer that requires the hammer to be cocked separately. The Henry also has a larger magazine. Edge: Edward Hogger

Special: The Chassepot has a longer effective range, though in the hands of a skilled marksman, the Sharps can hit a target from a mile away as has been pointed out by others voters here. Still, the Chassepot also has a the more modern action for faster firing. Edge: Nabeshima Mochizuru

X-Factors: Both are highly trained and experienced combatants, however, Hogger might be more experienced in direct combat and small unit tactics as due to his experience in the Blazer Scouts, while Nabeshima is more of a larger-scale leader who may not be as skilled in a small unit fight such as this one. Hogger is also better equipped with more advanced weapons, most notably the Henry Rifle.

WINNER: Edward Hogger take the victory in this clash of the mid-19th century civil warriors thanks to his superior training, experience and skill as a marksman, as well as the superior firepower of his Henry Rifle.