User blog comment:HanSolo69/Clash of the Dead! High School of the Dead Gang vs. Mall Survivors/@comment-379205-20160202220538

119's "Undead Mall Rats" Edges


 * Melee: The katana beats the screwdriver for length, and it is in the hands of a skilled practitioner of kenjutsu and kendo, meaning Saeko will be more skilled in its use than any of the mall group will be with the machete. As for the second one, the screwdriver, it is clearly outclassed by a bayonet even if the bayonet is used by an amateur. And its not- Rei is trained in sojutsu- spear fighting, and is thus proficient in the use of the bayonet as a spear. Edge: HOTD


 * Revolvers: The Ruger packs an extra shot, however, the .22 LR round will be less likely to bring down the target in a single hit than the .38 used by the Smith and Wesson. For now at least, I'll call this Even.


 * Semi-Auto Pistols: The M1911 is a classic, powerful handgun which served through two World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam. However, in the end, a variant the Beretta 92 replaced most 1911s (except for a few MEU SOC and similar models in special forces service) in US military service. The Vertec is the high-end model even among Beretta's with its far superior 20-round mag (I think) making up for its smaller caliber. Edge: HOTD


 * Random Mid-Range Guns: This one is tougher- the Marlin is a rifle, albeit one essentially firing a slightly upgraded varmint round, so it will have the longer range, but the Benelli is a combat shotgun. In the end, I'll go with Benelli for its greater effectiveness in the close quarters of the mall.


 * Submachine Gun: The MP5FSK is only a semi-auto, but it has a red dot sight, increasing sight acquisition speed, a longer range, as well as a suppressor. On the other hand, the Tommy Gun lacks the fancy accessories of the MP5, but has large capacity, full auto, and stopping power of its .45 ACP round. For this reason, I'm calling this fight Even


 * Rifle 1: The M1A is a semi-auto only M14 with aimpoint sight and a variety of other fancy goodies, not to mention a 20-round mag of high velocity 7.62mm NATO rounds. That easily beats out the lever-action Savage 99. Edge: HOTD


 * Rifle 2: Kouta's AR-10T is a equipped with a high-powered Leupold scope essentially turning it into a sniper rifle fully capable of taking advantage of its roughly 800 meter range. Add in a 20-round magazine firing the powerful 7.62mm and you've got a formidable weapon. The M16A1 is full auto, yes, but full auto is not as effective as movies make it out to be, and is mainly used for suppressive fire, with the weapon kept in semi-auto for long-range shooting. Edge: HOTD


 * X-Factors: OK, the SWAT training of Peter and Roger give them an edge in combat training, however, they are hampered by their weapons. They outclass Saya, Rei, and Saeko, and probably Takashi in shooting. They are no doubt better trained and more experienced than Kouta, but Kouta is not that far off, and has a better rifle, evening things up. In terms of CQC, Saeko and Rei take a definite edge, with Kouta being the only real weak link in melee, but try getting close enough when he has that sniper rifle! As for loyalty, as you said, the HOTD group have the sense not to betray each other, however, the mall group has the bigger ammo cache. As for mental health, the mall group score a bit higher, but between the sadistic nature of Saeko, Kouta's heavily armed nerd rage, and Takashi's relishing in the post-apocalyptic anarchy, they are definitely more willing to kill. Edge: HOTD


 * Overall Winner: The HOTD group win this fight thanks to the superior firepower of their weapons, as well as the deadly katana skills of Saeko and Kouta's badass sniping skills. This will allow them to overcome the DOTD mall group's superior training, albeit not without casualties. The most likely HOTD casualties would be first Saya, probably followed by perhaps Rei. As for the rest of them, Kouta will be walking away with a Tommy Gun, M16, and shittons of ammo for his gun collection, Saeko will leave covered in the blood of the others, and as for at least a certain part of her, fluids of her own making, and Takashi will continue his post-apocalyptic adventures for another day.