User blog comment:HanSolo69/Religious Extremism Opposites!!! Taliban vs. The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord/@comment-2602:30A:2ECF:CF60:1113:2C6F:4924:3FDE-20170817234043

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Close Range (Kalashnikov Bayonet vs. Ka-Bar): Before anyone asks, I prefer writing 'Ka-Bar' over 'KA-BAR' as I find it easier to do. Now, onto the actual comparison, I don't think we have much to say here. The Ka-Bar knife is a very good weapon and many militaries have used it as their primary melee weapon. However, the Kalashnikov Bayonet has an advantage that, well, it's a bayonet. Essentially, it can be placed on the AK and used as a spear rather than switching weapons. It's no surprise which blade gets the edge. Edge: Taliban

Pistols (Tokarev TT-33 vs. Ruger Mk. II): I can't help but laugh at this comparison. Yes, the Ruger Mk. II has more rounds and is silenced...but the .22 LR has nothing when it comes to the 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Seriously, I've seen a video on Youtube that showed a 7.62x25mm penetrating two types of medieval helmets fired from a Tokarev TT-33. In comparison, the Ruger Mk. II has nothing to really offer besides being a silenced weapon. Edge: Taliban

Medium Range (PPS-42 vs. MAC-10): This is very similar to the comparison with the pistols. The MAC-10 has a silencer added to it and it's got a better round than the Ruger (the .45 ACP rather than the .22 LR), the PPS-42 has a few more rounds than the American submachine gun and can fire bullets at a higher velocity. Add in the fact that the PPS-42 is firing the same 7.62x25mm Tokarev and it gives its users a logicistal advantage. Edge: Taliban

Long Range (AK-47 vs. H&K G3): To start off, I don't think the bullets really have a difference due to them being similar in size (7.62x39mm and 7.62x51mm respectively). However, the H&K G3 has a magazine that has a third less of the bullets in the magazine of the AK-47. Another factor is reliability, which there is no question on this one. As the H&K G3 is jerry-rigged to fire on full-auto (which other experts have pointed out that it's a bad idea), it's possible that it also lost some of its reliability and could jam as it's doing something it wasn't built for (not sure, but it's what it sounds like). The AK-47, on the other hand, is known worldwide for its endurance and being reliable even when dunked in water or being covered in dirt and mud. It's rather easy to see why it became so iconic. Edge: Taliban

Special Weapons (RPG-7 vs. Ithaca 37): Okay, while I agree with Appelmonkey both are handy in different situations.....it's an anti-tank weapon against a shotgun. Sure, the shotgun can be used more than once, but the RPG-7 can simply eradicate a good portion of enemy combatants. As this is an group battle and in a mountainous area, the RPG-7 has more working for it in the match. Edge: Taliban

X-Factors: Starting off with the averages, it's the Taliban's 80.25 against the CSA's 70 (great job on the averages, btw). Now, while the Covenant has an advantage with training (though barely), they lack the experience that the Taliban have. Which makes sense, as the Covenant surrendered when the FBI and law enforcement had them cornered while the Taliban have fought in three wars (one still going on). Additionally, while it's close, the Taliban have logistics on their side (like I said with their pistol and SMG) and have military weapons compared to the civilian weapons of the Covenant. While both are even with their extremism, the Covenant are clearly outmatched by their opponent. Edge: Taliban

Overall: As you can tell, the Covenant are walking into a fight that they're not prepared for. Simply put, the Taliban is bringing the superior arsenal and have an edge in X-Factors against their opponents. While the Covenant has training and has people who are ex-military...the truth of the matter is that, when the FBI and law enforcement came to their compound and prepared to perform a siege, they simply surrendered. Despite having modified weapons and preparing for a firefight, they were talked down and ultimately surrendered without fighting. On the other hand, the Taliban fought back against the Soviets...and are still fighing against NATO in the third war they've taken part in. So, with an unbreakable will, a superior arsenal, and the edge in X-Factors, the Taliban is going to wipe the floor with the Covenant.