User blog comment:SPARTAN 119/Louis Riel VS Saigo Takamori/@comment-236683-20160824074433

GOH's "Warriors of Freedom" Edges

Melee: The katana was a superior blade in almost every respect. It had the length and greater cutting edge. The tomahawk was a bit more useful of a weapon, allowing for more options then just hack and stab, including throwing. The Katana doesn't have the ability but is more sturdy and less likely to break.

Edge: Takamori

Handguns: The Colt 1878 was faster with firing and had a larger round and unlike other weapons, a larger round didn't make the pistol harder to use. The Smith and Wesson is a a cursor to the 1878, but it has far less power to it.

Edge: Riel

Longarms: The Double-Barreled shotgun has the advantage in ammunition count. Two shots make it far more deadly in the battle situation. However, the Tangeshima Musket has better range and is the faster to reload.

Edge: Takamori

Rifles: The Enfield was used on many battlefields. It was very accurate and was known for many of the more famous kills of the 18=9th century. The Minie Rifle was revolutionary, but as the first of it's kind, it suffered the flaws of being the first.

Edge: Riel

Repeaters: The Winchester 1873 provided far more firepower for the user. With a faster firing and bigger magazine, it gave the user domination over the field in sheer firepower. However, the Spencer was the more accurate weapon, since it forced the user to take time to aim instead of just pointing and shooting. Spencer wielding troops were generally far better shots then their adversaries.

Edge: Takamori

X-Factors: Riel has the better X-Factors. Very few cases see Takamori having a better score.

Edge: Riel.

Who is the Better Warrior: Riel has a major advantage in firepower. He can bring in twice as much firepower and better weapons. His men know what it's like to be outmatched but win, giving them a better sense of accomplishment and pride. He also had far better field experience, having to think to defeat better armed opponents. He also won his war in style.

Takamori's main advantage is the discipline of the samurai culture. The teaching of that lifestyle is something taught from birth and all his troops have that life-built teachings. His soldiers would be better shots, since their weapons demanded they take time to actually aim. However, in the end, he is unable to outmatch a foe who has spent his life overcoming odds that Takamori simply rarely faced.

Edge: Louis Riel