User blog comment:Lasifer/War for the Galaxy: Space Pirates (Metroid) vs Covenant (Halo)/@comment-379205-20120506194436


 * Commanders: In spite of Ridley's considerable one-on-one combat skills, Regret's has the ability to call in a glassing strike, which has more firepower than any individual could hope to withstand. Ripa Moramee is also a very dangerous close combatant with his dual energy swords and is proficient with most weapons in the Covenant arsenal. Edge: Covies
 * Heavy: The Omega Pirate takes this for its active camo and superior firepower. Edge: Space Pirates
 * Grunts: The Unggoy take this for their superior numbers and their propensity to throw devastating plasma grenades, as well as the fact that some carry needlers and fuel rod cannons. Edge: Covies
 * Best of the Best: The Sangheilli take this for their superior training and warrior culture, as well as their wide variety of weaponry, including practically anything in the Covenant arsenal, and equipment, including jet packs, active camo, and more. Edge: Covies
 * Air Forces: The Aerotroopers carry far superior weapons to the Yanme'e. Edge: Pirates.
 * Brute: This is just judging from their appearances, but the Jiralhanae appear to be larger and tougher than the Zebesians, Not to mention the greater variety of weaponry and powerful shields making them lethal at all ranges. Edge: Pirates
 * Special Forces: The Pirate Troopers seem more trained in close to mid range combat, while the Kig-Yar are more destructive at a longer range, but can still hold their own in a close-up fight. Edge: Covenant.

Overall Winner: The Covenant take this for their superior organization, training, warrior culture, and the fact that they have orbital support in the form of Regret's glassing beam.