User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Shaka Zulu vs Kamehameha I/@comment-4661256-20120625222900

El Alamein's "I Get Pissed Off When You Spell My Name Wrong" Edges:

His name is Shaka, not Shaka Zulu - he's of the Zulu tribe, that's like calling George Patton "George American", Adolf Hitler "Adolf German", Ramses II "Ramses Egyptian". I have no idea where this damn misconception came from.

Zulu Axe vs. Long Lei O Mano: I like the Zulu Axe better because the Long Lei O Mano, while it is nice as a mini-Maquahuitl, doesn't have the range that its Aztec counterpart boasts to be a truly eficient weapon. The Zulu Axe is able to make precise cuts that also inflict blunt trauma from the blow, and it can be swung over and over again in rapid succession. Edge: King Shaka

Iklwa vs. Ihe Laumeki: The Ihe Laumeki reminds me of the Makrigga fused with the Maquahuitl. It's got nasty barbed edges on the front but also on the sides - it'll tear you apart the instant it makes contact into your flesh. The Iklwa is effective but the size makes me wonder if it's better as a closer ranged weapon. Anyway, superior reach and larger potential for deadly trauma give the Ihe Laumeki an edge over the Iklwa. Edge: King KAMEHAMEHA!

Assegai vs. Throwing Axe: Damn, that throwing axe looks like the Maori's Shark Tooth Club. I mean, the mechanics on that weapon do not look like it's an effective throwing weapon. A throwing spear, even with questionable accuracy as it was meant to be used in a barrage, will definitely get more kills than that piece of crap. Melee, it might be okay, but we're looking at long-ranged weapons and the Assegai takes the cake. Edge: King Shaka

Brown Bess vs. Brown Bess: Wow... well, from my historical research, neither tribe was able to successfully utilize the musket against Western European/American invaders. Edge: Even

Winner: King Shaka

Shaka has the better up-close and long-range weapon, which usually decide ancient fights, but even where he lacks an edge in mid range he still isn't missing the mark by much. While Shaka can hit brutally and consistently at all distances, Kamehameha has the same problem as the Aztec in being confined to a useful combat situation in the mid-range category. Muskets will probably garner up the least amount of kills, and the Zulu Axe and Iklwa will catapault Shaka to a decent victory over his Hawaiian foe.