User blog comment:Sir William Of Chalitton/Season 1 Special : Knights Templar Vs Spartan/@comment-5538194-20140426011222

Ethan´s "I´M BACK, BABY!" Edges:

Short Range: The Falcata is a far superior weapon. It is a slicing and dicing machine, and was easily able to hack the enemies of Sparta to pieces. Comparing the Falcata to the Rondel is like comparing a spear to a toothpick. Big edge here for the Spartans.

EDGE: SPARTANS

Short Range 2: The Xiphos is a mean blade by any means, but the longsword overpowers it by miles. Even with the given speed advantage for the Spartans, the Xiphos is no match.

EDGE: KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

Mid Range: The flail is a devastating weapon, but it is hard to control and unstable. The dory, on the other hand, is much more practical, making it a better killer than the unwieldy flail.

EDGE: SPARTANS

Long Range: The crossbow easily outperforms the javelin here. Longer range is the main factor here, and while it may take longer to reload, it sure as hell packs a punch after its done reloading.

EDGE: KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

Armor: This is a tough one. While chainmail is reliable, and the majority of Spartan weapons were slashing in nature, it cannot stand up against the javelin and dory. Hence, the bronze cuirass takes the edge.

EDGE: SPARTANS

Shield: The Apsis is a superior shield, and is used to it´s most effective nature in the phalanx position, witch the Spartans were known to practice.

EDGE: SPARTANS

X-Factors: Spartans take it all the way. Spartans are much more brutal, better trained, and in my mind, more loyal. A Spartan was taught to "come back with your shield held high, or being dragged upon it." Spartans take it in all aspects.

WINNER: SPARTANS!

The Spartans are a superior force, both mentally and physically. Their extensive training and battle knowledge will help them easily clear through the Templars here. Easy win.