User blog comment:Kenhongxiv/Stasi vs Kempeitai/@comment-27358240-20190316093930

'''Kazanshin's "A WILD KAZANSHIN APPEARS!" edges:'''

Pistols: All edges, other than stealth, goes to the Nambu. Faster muzzle velocity (325 vs 200 m/s) bigger round (8mm vs 7mm), longer range (50 vs 25m) and superior ammo capacity (8 vs 7). Must I say any more? Edge: Kempeitai

Rifles: While I do ask myself why the Kempeitai don't have the type 99 infantry rifle, this is a comparison in favor of the Kar98k. Bigger round, faster muzzle velocity. However, the type 44 isn't without its advantages: it's shorter and thus more maneuverable and a better weapon if stuff gets 'stabby. 'Edge: Stasi

Snipers: Again, why not the type 99 sniper? The type 97 has the bigger round while the SSG 82 has greater muzzle velocity. They weight the same. However, the type 97 can be outfitted with a bayonet if the option is given. I couldn't find anything on the range of the SSG, but the SSG has far better sights. However, if the bayonet isn't available to the Kempeitai, the Stasi have this one. Edge: Stasi

Melee: This one is very odd to me. The Banzai bayonet charge is such an emblem of the Imperial Japanese army that I can't see why they wouldn't carry any with them. One of their main martial art was the goddamn 銃剣道 (way of the bayonet) for Amaterasu's sake. Anyways, weapon to weapon, the bayonet has this one, but unlike the Stasi, the Kempeitai are rigorously trained in kenjutsu and are far more skilled with the usage of their katanas. If things get up close, the Kempeis have it. Edge: Kempeitai

Overall: This is very close, but in an urban environment the Kempeitai has a decisive advantage. Imperial Japan was using the code of Bushido as a massive inspiration for their forces and put an incredible emphasis on hand-to-hand combat training. They were brutal, fanatic, and every bit as disciplined as the Stasi, but unlike them actually fought guerilla fighter in conquered China and Korea as well as the American army. While the Stasi may have the edge in long-range combat, close quarters combat is a big factor in an urban battleground, giving the victory to the Kempeitai. 天皇陛下万歳！

Deadliest Warriors: Kempeitai