User blog comment:Leolab/Irving Morrell (TL-191) v Welkin Gunther (Valkyria Chronicles)/@comment-5043545-20160901021754

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Basic: Both are trained combatants, but have their own unique advantages that are being brought to the fight. The Basic Infantry is bringing in the Springfield which is lighter, the bolt-action mechanics make a soldier will make them place their shots better I'd assume since they need to make shots count to prevent having to pull the bolt again, the longer barrel also enhances accuracy and range IIRC and better range by over a hundred meters. The Scouts are bringing in the more modern equipment that would be more akin to an M1 Garand from our timeline. Its a better infantry weapon due to the semi-auto nature working in its favoring in more high intensity gun fights and at more brutal close ranges. Plus, box magazines offer a better reload system. Honestly, I'm more inclined to call this even, the infantry make better snipers, have a known round and are lighter, while the Gallian-A is semi-auto and is clip fed. The grenades are certainly almost the same thing, minus Irving's troops having a slight weight advantage. EDGE: Even

Anti-Tank: I'm actually more inclined to give this to the Stovepipe. Yeah, the Lancer has the bigger boom and certainly has a long range, but trying to aim the damn thing is going to be difficult. Its powerful, yes, but its heavier to lug around, that range advantage doesn't mean shit because of the massive war head making it difficult for aiming that far away and its more effective up close since you're aiming for the tank, its easier to aim the closer it is. Its going to be harder to aim and hold it steady. The stovepipe can be mounted on your shoulder, aimed easier, weighs less, still powerful and generally more accurate because of the weight and shoulder mounting. EDGE: Irving Morrell

TBF