User blog:Deathblade 100/Hannibal Barca Vs Arminius

This battle is between two of the most powerful enemies of the Roman Empire;

Hannibal Barca- the Carthaginian general whose army of elephants terrorised Rome

Vs

Arminius- the Germanic warlord whose actions led to the destruction of three Roman legions

Both are skilled generals and tactictians but only one is walking away from this alive. In this battle, we test the weapons of their respective armies as well as the tactics. In this battle of the Iron Age generals:

WHO...IS...DEADLIEST?

Hannibal Barca Weapons
Long Range: Soliferrum

Mid Range: Sarissa

Close Range: Falcata

Special: War Elephant

Tactics: Cannae Double Envelopement

Armour: Brass helmet, bronze Musculata, bronze/wood shield

Arminius Weapons
Long Range: Framea

Mid Range: Double handed axe

Close Range: Spatha

Special: Plumbata Dart

Tactics: Ambush

Armour: Iron helmet, bronze full body shield

X-factors
Motivation- Hannibal: 80/ Arminius: 78

Hannibal is motivated to bring Rome down due to an oath he swore to his dying father, compared to Arminius who wanted to protect his tribe.

Metallurgy- Hannibal: 60/ Arminius: 70

Arminius came from a later period in the Iron Age than Hannibal.

Tactics- Hannibal: 90/ Arminius: 80

Hannibal's tactics won him several battles against Rome, while Arminius won one significant battle due to his knowledge of Roman tactics.

Armour- Hannibal: 80/ Arminius: 79

Arminius had an iron helmet and large bronze shield but had no chestplate. Hannibal on the other hand had a chestplate.

Total X-factors
Hannibal Barca: 318/ Arminius: 317

Weapon Edges
Long Range: The Soliferrum is effective and had multiple throws, but the Framea was longer. Edge: Even

Mid Range: The Sarissa pike is good at keeping cavalry and infantry at bay but, the double handed axe had more force and strength despite being slower to swing. Edge: Arminius

Close Range: The Falcata was shorter and had less reach than the Spatha's longer blade and it was designed for cavalry and infantry alike. Edge: Arminius

Special: The war elephant is a dangerous physical and psychological weapon but it is more likely going to attack its own side but, the Plumbata is less likely to kill its own team. That being said; Edge: Hannibal

Deadliest Warrior
In a contest, Hannibal had the vital tactical X-factor and decent armour, but Arminius had the majority of weapons and a superior metallurgy. Deadliest Warrior: Hannibal Barca.