User blog comment:Impaler5150/BATTLE OF THE 1500S!/@comment-32516697-20180913220821

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Short Range: I can't really decide here. They each might be specialized for a certain type of motion, but in the end, both can cut, both can thrust, both have crossguards, the weights and lengths are similar, and I know of no major disparity in metallurgy, so I'll just call this dead even. Edge: Even

Mid Range: Exact same thing. Even. Edge: Even

Long Range: Ditto. Even. Edge: Even

Conclusion: Michael is certainly a good commander, I'll give him that. Not many generals are capable of facing the Ottomans while outnumbered ten to one and still coming out on top. However, Michael was very much a greater-scope commander, and that won't do him any favors against Cortés, who excels with battles like this. Cortés has experienced fighting other conquistadors, not just Aztecs, so he'll know what to do here. Without any weapons advantage, Michael will be outfought by the more experienced conquistadors. Winner: Hernán Cortés!