User blog comment:Appelmonkey/Season 1 Episode 1: Commander Shepard vs Predator/@comment-5043545-20131210043033

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Short: Despite the Shuriken being powerful and all it lacks the ability of range that the M-3 Predator has over it. Shepard can fire from a distance while the Predator has to get up close to use his weapon which by that time he may have suffered wounds. Even then there is no guarentee that the shuriken will cut through the armor in the first few slices leaving him open to a few shots or a stab from the Omniblade. EDGE: Shepard

Mid: This is going to be even'd out this match as both weapons are going to be effective, but still not enough to gain an edge over the other. The Katana up close is going to be a devastating weapon, but from afar it loses it's effectiveness. The Smart Disc is going to be a nasty surprise although it has a few what if questions such as if it gets stuck into something the Predator just lost his weapon. Although it also has the ability to return to the user making things more evened out in this match. EDGE: Even

Long: I love the idea behind the Plasma Caster it's such an awesome weapon and has some great features, but it also has one big downfall: the charge up time. The M8 while not as powerful does provide a faster reload, more rounds till reload, and a quicker fire rate. These make up for the lack of power in comparison to the plasma caster. While the Predator is waiting for a new shot to reload he is left open at a range. EDGE: Shepard

Melee: The Omni-Blade wins this and it's an easy win for it as it's a one hit kill. Sure each Omni-Blade is a single use, but that's all your going to need as one stab is a kill with it. Plus Shepard carries many of these with him allowing him to use it again and again. The wirst blades are awesome, but whether or not it can pierce his armor is another thing. If it doesn't pierce in the first hit this leaves the Predator open for a hit from the Omni-Blade that will end it's life and has shown to be able to pierce almost anything meaning the Predator's armor is useless here. MAJOR EDGE: SHEPARD

Explosive: The plasma grenade gets the edge for it's greater killing power as it can destroy a tank. The frag grenade leaves fragmentation which can damage the Predator's cloak/suit although it's still not enough to win here. EDGE: Predator

Armor/Equipment: Once again Shepard pulls out another edge as his armor is what truly gives him the win. The Predator's mask and wrist gaunlet are what really make this close, but still it's not enough to win it here. They help him aim and have abilities to better guarentee he'll hunt Shepard down. Shepard's armor on the other hand will likely protect him from most of the Predator's weapons or at least the first few hits. Plus his medical-gel is also faster acting giving him faster healing allowing him to continue the fight. EDGE: Shepard

Deadliest Warrior: Commander Shepard- Well I overall give this to the superior Commander Shepard in this match. He's fought a confirmed greater vareity of enemies compared to the Predator whos opponents likely consisted of Xenomorphs and a few other unknown species. His weapons are going to destroy the Predator's armor while most of the Predator's weapons may require an extra hit or two to pierce it. Shepard has also fought in wars and takes the more important x-factors in this match such as Calm Under Fire, Tactics and Training. Plus once the Predator's cloak and mask are damaged it will lead to it's death as he can no longer aim with complete accuracy or hide. Shepard is strong whether alone or with teammates and has proven this so this makes Shepard the Deadliest Warrior.