User blog comment:JGM007/S1, E1: Alexander the Great VS Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus/@comment-4552610-20121227065914

Undead RVS's "Five-Star" Edges:

Long Range: The Gastraphetes Belly Bow is, in my opinion, the worst crossbow ever. It jams, is inaccurate against a moving target and lacks any form of versatility. The Pilum is much more versatile and never jams. Got to go with the reliable weapon. Mid Range: The Xyston spear has the superior range and can punch trough a body quite well. Close Range: The Gladius Shortsword is the winner. The Kopis is primarly ment for slashing, and against chainmail, I dout it will fair well. The Gladius is superior in punching through armor, including bronze. Armor: While the Bronze Cuirass is much more protective, it is also heavy and not very maneuverable in. Also, the Roman shield i feel outclasses the simple bronze one. It protects more body and is much better against projectiles. Overall though, I say even. Overall: I got to go with Scipio. While not as young and vibrant as Alexander, he was much more practical. Alexander is too ambitious. The reason why he wasn't able to take over India during his campaign was because his men were just too tires. He wore out his men to the bone. Scipio is much more practical and careful. This carefulness is what will give him the win. He also defeated Hannible, who wasn't much different from Alexander save for some weapons.
 * EDGE: Scipio Africanus
 * EDGE: Alexander
 * EDGE: Scipio Africanus
 * EDGE: Even
 * VOTE: Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus