User blog:Pygmy Hippo 2/Sicarii Assassin vs. Inuit Raider

There have been several unconventional forces fighting against invaders in history, the Viet Cong and William Wallace being two examples shown on the original Deadliest Warrior. But these two come from two different climates and resisted Europe's expansion into their lands with whatever weapons they could get and the element of surprise against Romans and Canadians.

Sicarii Assassins, Isreal's stealthy Jewish zealots who were the first assassins!

Inuit Raiders, Canada's Native American raiders with a grudge against the Cree!

Who is Deadliest?

Sicarii Assassin


'Daggermen'-Latin Translation

Short Range:Pugio Dagger

The Sicarii used this Roman sidearm as their primary assassination tool at 11 inches long and 1 pound, this double-edged blade can hack and gut targets.

Mid Range:Poisoned Sica

The dagger that gave the Sicarii their name is designed to counter shields and helmets along with 30 inches long and weighing 2.5 pounds, the hardened steel is also covered in poison.

Long Range:Sling

This iconic Jewish weapon is surprisingly lethal at a distance, it can deliver rocks or metal projectiles as far as 100 feet and only weighs less than a pound.

Special:Cloak

The Sicarii's other primary weapon is also defensive with 30 inches of large fabric to conceal themselves or their weapons and can blind or strangle targets.

Inuit Raider


'The People'-English Translation

Short Range:War Club

The Inuit's durable blunt force weapon is 12 inches and 2 pounds of wood and stone that can be used with a single hand to break skulls or kill walruses.

Mid Range:Harpoon

The Inuit's spear is made out of sharp stone and wood which can kill polar bears, penetrate Cree armor, and be thrown along with an attached rope.

Long Range:Cable-Backed Bow

This unique weapon is made out of Caribou antlers and tendons that can slay the mighty beast with bearclaw arrows at a distance of 131 feet, 2 inches.

Special:Armor

The Inuit has walrus ivory as a helmet and as lamellar with Caribou leather and a fur coat to defend against the harsh winter and Cree weapons.

X-Factors
Training:The Sicarii tended to be former soldiers of the Roman-Jewish War and being trained in spying and assassinating. The Inuits were skilled raiders with multiple wars with the Cree and whalers but were mainly hunters.

Experience:The Sicarii were known as great warriors due to fighting against Rome in sieges, battles, and urban guerrilla warfare. The Inuit are no slouches either, being known for their intense rivalry with the Cree and regularly raided Canada's whalers but never went to war.

Tactics:Both forces are known for ambush tactics but the Inuit tended to rely on their sleds and combat skill against their European enemies. The Sicarii used a variety of tricks including using crowds to escape Romans after an assassination, terrorism, and kidnapping.