User blog comment:Deathblade 100/Gangland Violence: IRA vs Medellin Cartel/@comment-3189283-20150621160526

Let's see shall we

Close Range 

This is an easy edge to the Machete. It is actually lethal whereas the Slingshot is only going to cause major bruising at worst and even that can be stopped by even the most basic of body armour.

Edge: Medellin Cartel 

Mid Range 

This is a very interesting comparison. The Uzi clearly has the range advantage and it's fast rate of fire makes it hard for the user to miss, even if they are as inaccurate as a Cartel member. The Flamethrower brings a big psychological advantage, can cause indirect damage and can also be used to flush out enemies from a fortified position such as a room. However when it comes down to it the Uzi is still the better weapon here as the Medellin Cartel could easily pick off the guy with the flamethrower before he even gets close enough to use it.

Edge: Medellin Cartel 

Long Range 

At a glance it would seem that the M60 would win out easily here as it has a much bigger magazine size and has considerably more range. However this is countered by two things. Firstly the IRA are much more skilled at using firearms and secondly the AR-15 is much lighter and more manourverable and this will be a big advantage in the close confindes of a shipping yard. The massive range and clip size advantage held by the M60 cannot be ignored however and so i'm going to call this one even.

Edge: Even 

Explosive 

This is another intresting comparison. The Car Bomb is the big guns, the real show stopper and has a massive blast radius and if any unsuspecting IRA member gets caught in the blast then it's basically an insta kill. However it's not exactly inconspicious or easy to position and relies quite heavily on luck. The Nail Bomb is quite as impressive but it is still very lethal and is much more mobile and has more tactical capabilities. The IRA squad can improvise on the fly as long as they have the materials available and this versatility is what gives it the edge.

Edge: IRA 

X Factors 

The Medellin Cartel has an average of 80 and the IRA has an average of 83.3.

Edge: IRA 

Final Verdict 

If you just took a quick look at this battle it would seem that this would be an easy win for the Cartel. For the most part they have the better weaponry at all ranges but this just covers up the simple fact that the IRA are by far the better warriors. The IRA is an organised and highly trained army and many of it's members are ex-military while the Medellin Cartel is just a bunch of drugged up crack heads who have happened to get their hands on some firearms. The IRA is much more organised