User blog:MilenHD/Celtic Chieftain vs Varangian Guard

Celtic Chieftain:The Brutal Iron Age warrior who terrorized ancient Europe

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Varangian Guard:The Viking Merceneries who becomes the Byzantine emperors elite bodyguards

Who...is...Deadliest?!?

First,the Varangian Guard   were personal bodyguards of Byzantine Emperors for the majority of the Dark Ages. Mostly hailing from Anglo-Saxon England and Scandinavia, these mercenaries served as both bodyguards and occasional shock troops used by the Byzantines. Originally formed in 988 by Emperor Basil II, these troops were chosen to be his personal bodyguards because of their nearly unwavering loyalty to him.

It wasn't until after William the Conqueror's invasion of Anglo-Saxon England that the Varangians began recruiting from the men from those regions as well. The Varangians were very prominent in the defence of Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade, and were key in the Battle of Beroia for Byzantine victory. The last historical mention of these axe-wielding mercenaries was in 1400 in Constantinople. The primary role of the Varangians was as bodyguards, performing ceremonial duties and police work in affairs of treason and conspiracy. When utilized on the battlefield, however, their elite status, coupled with their expensive arms and quality armor, made them a fearsome foe to face.

The Varangian leads his plan of attack with:

Now,Celtic Chieftain, Tribal warfare was a regular feature of Celtic societies, with tribes using warfare as a means of exerting political control and harassing rivals, for economic advantage, and, in some instances, to conquer territory. The majority of Celtic soldiers were usually levies, though Celtic levies often proved to be worthy adversaries despite their lack of training or discipline. Aside from fairly common tribal warfare, the Celts were actually a quite civilized people, they are often credited with the invention of soap. Celt's were some of the ancient world's most talented metal workers and were quite famous for their fine swords and chainmail as well as many intricate works of art. During the La Tene era (~450 BCE-100 BCE), Celtic culture was geographically the most widespread in Europe and certainly one of the more advanced. It was during the La Tene period that Brennus led the Sennones tribe, among many others (perhaps even some Germanic tribes), into Italy and sacked Rome 386-387 BCE before being repelled and continuing on east to ravage the Balkans and parts of Greece before settling in Turkey in the region known as Galatia. Many of the Celtic tribes that remained in Gaul, the Alps, Bohemia, parts of Iberia, and parts of Britain were gradually conquered by the Romans around three hundred years later, due mostly to disunity often caused by Roman bribery. During this period of Roman conquering and occupation,  Vercingetorix  (ver-sin-get-or-rick)s became king of the Arverni tribe and led a rebellion against the Romans, which ended at the battle of Alesia where Vercingtorix lost, was captured, and was slain after Caesar's Triumph (basically a Roman parade after a military conquest) through Rome, of which he was a center piece. This effectively ended the heaviest Celtic resistance to Roman rule in Gaul, but they would later cause problems for the Romans in Britain and finally halt their advance.

Celtic Chieftain stabs back with: My Edges:

Short:Edge Celtic Chieftain:Yeah Spatha it be made of better material,but the Celtic Longsword is both longer and heavier which means deadlier slashes and more fatal kills.

Mid:Edge Celtic Chieftain:Again the Celtic Chieftain gets the edge,because with the lancea he can stab the Varangian even came close,overall lancea is longer,lighter and you can throw it,while the axe is slow and heavy.

Long:Celtic Chieftain:His longbow has more range and it's more powerful and makes a harder punch than the toxton bow who is only easier to carry around.

Special:Varangian Guard:This is an interesting one,but I give it to the Varangian because this is both offensive and defensive tool,the dagger is only offensive.

X-Factors:

Armor:Celtic Chieftain 74,Varangian Guard 74:They are both tied because both are wearing iron helmets,shields with iron boss and iron chainmail.

Brutality:Celtic Chieftain 95,Varangian Guard 86:The Celtic Chieftain killed for himself,while the Varangian followed the emperor and defend him with his life.

Training:Celtic Chieftain 74,Varangian Guard 91:The Celtic chieftain is nothing except a barbarian chief,while the varangian was well trained bodyguard.

Battlefield Experiance:Celtic Chieftain 94,Varangian Guard 76:Varangian guard is more of a security fighter,while the Celtic Chieftain is a conqueror.

Battle ends on 21st June.

Battle will be 1 vs 1.

I will take serious votes,no rude or stupid comments and don't spam

Who will be the winner.