User blog comment:SentryNeo/Rambo vs Revy/@comment-24189690-20140326234747

Finally! I know at least one of the characters enough for me to do a vote! :D

Short Range: Revy is known for these pistols, as these are her primary weapons of choice. She has more experience with them, has precision accuracy, and has been trained by a skilled gunslinger in utilizing them. Edge- Revy

Mid Range: Easy edge to the AK here, as it has superior ammo capabilities. While not having as fast as a fire rate, most assault rifles actually dont have that much bullets to spare. Not only that, but Revy has little experience with the rifle, as she's only known to the G3 a couple of times, in comparison to Rambo's AK. Edge- Rambo

Long Range: Unfortunately, I know next to nothing about sniper rifles, all I know is that Revy has experience with the Dragunov, since Balalaika's men uses them as their primary sniping weapon, and they are shown to be good at it too. What I DO know is that Rambo hasn't faced off against a Remington (I think), so Revy has more familiarity with the weapon her opponent is using, unlike Rambo. Knowing an opponents weapon, its inner workings, and how it works makes it so Revy knows when he's reloading. She knows the skill Hotel Moscow used with these firearms, already making it so she is more wary. The Dragunov also is a bit heavier than the Remington, with a weight of 9.48 lb compared to the Remington's 8.09. While a small number, this can make a difference in the battlefield. All in all, very close, but im giving a tiny edge to the Remington. Edge- Revy

Explosives: There are numerous factors to consider when using such weapons, but, for me, the M79 takes the edge. The reason for this is the same reason soldiers use grenade and rocket launchers rather than bows with explosive arrows. An arrow can only go in one direction. It can curve, it can slightly turn, but it will always go straight, perfect for when your opponent is in sight. The M79's shots, however, can curve, making it more suited for the urban environment they will be fighting in. Not only that, but, for hunting experts, they use bows for stealth, not for killing potential. Not only that, but the M79's effective range (382.76 yards) outweighs the bow's 60 yard range. Sorry, Rambo. Edge- Revy

X-Factors: Giving this to Rambo. He trumps Revy in everything except for accuracy and killer instinct. Yes, he beats Revy in psychological health. The reason for this is the time of occurance. Rambo has always been more reluctant to fight than Revy, who had killed her own father. Not only that, but Revy's rape (By a corrupt police officer) at a young age had a deeper psychological effect than Rambo's PTSD at a later age. Rambo can actually fit into society at times, whereas Revy feels that she can't be accepted. Revy had thrown away most of what she had clung to as a child, her father, her belief of God, and her sanity. A side effect of rape can be Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I don't watch Black Lagoon enough to really know what affects her, but I think Revy channels much more into her anger. Resorting to anger releases endorphins in the brain, giving her satisfaction, almost like substance abuse. In this way, Revy relies on her anger at times, and can be considered, "addicted to anger". At the same time, Rambo is a much gentler soul, and hasn't tried to kill as much as Revy has, as he's fought back in his home due to abuse, while Revy has hurt much more.

Conclusion: At first, I was going to give this to Rambo. His considerable training, experience, age advantage, physical advantage, and weaponry cannot be ignored. HOWVER. On the other hand, real life is not as glamorous, as I'm sure everyone knows, as in movies, anime, games, and the like. Rambo doesn't know that Revy was hired. The scenario gives Revy an important advantage, stealth, or the first kill. While Revy isn't exactly right in the head, that doesn't mean she's a moron. Moreover, being more accurate doesn't mean victory at all.... unless it was actual combat accuracy. Revy has been shown to be accurate at extreme circumstances, even under fire, or dueling a samurai known to dodge and cut bullets. Rambo represents the more tragic of stories due to our human sympathy. He didn't kill for fun, like Revy, and is a sociably more acceptable person. That does not mean that Revy is a monster, however. Rambo has seen countless men die, his friends. Revy shot her father at a young age, and wasn't as traumatized as one should be, most likely due to abuse and rape desensitizing her. While Revy is much crazier, and willing to die, in real life, in a one versus one, the scenario tilts this all too much to Revy. Vote- Revy

Note: But by no means make the battle boring! Most battles are decided pre-write, and having an epic battle would be much better than a dreary, "Revy pulled the trigger, Rambo fell down" victory.