User blog comment:SkullinBones1/Francis Drake vs Wang Zhi/@comment-32516697-20191231032252

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Weaponry: There's a lot to unpack here. The comparison between the arquebus and the Tanegashima has come up several times, and we all seem to agree that the Japanese musket is superior thanks to its updated sights and improved accuracy. As for blades, both sides have a variety of curved and straight blades of differing lengths, and none of them particularly stand out to me. For polearms, Drake's men have the halberd, which is a much more versatile weapon as opposed to the qiang and the other non-pike polearms carried by the Chinese. Armor easily goes to Zhi, as steel torso armor is much more widespread amongst his troops. Overall, I'll give this to Zhi, thanks to his superior muskets and armor. Edge: Wang Zhi

Ships: Drake takes this one easily. Even at an average speed, the sloop is equally in speed with the junk at its very best. Combined with its smaller size and lighter weight, Drake's ship will be much more maneuverable than Zhi's without any loss of firepower. Edge: Sir Francis Drake

X-Factors and Conclusion: Wang Zhi may take a slight edge for the equipment of his boarding parties, but Drake's superior ship and the professional training and greater experience of his men will make him the victor. The more maneuverable sloop gives Drake a better shot at totaling Zhi's ship and ending the fight before any kind of boarding happens, and even if it does, Drake's men have the training and experience to outfight Zhi's men, even if they're not as well-equipped. Zhi's men may be willing to die to see their leader to safety, but there's nowhere to run in the open ocean, and the English circumnavigator will claim victory. Winner: Sir Francis Drake!