User blog:El Alamein/Perseus vs. Jason



Hellstorm gets legendary as two of the greatest ancient Greek heroes, with radically different approaches to combat, lock swords! Perseus, the Gorgon-slaying demigod whose near-superhuman exploits brought him from infancy at sea to the ruler of a kingdom, battles Jason, the oceangoing adventurer who traveled the known ancient world in his legendary quest for the fabled Golden Fleece! It's the ultimate offense against the world's best defense as Medusa's Stare of Stone gazes on the rapid healing powers of the magical Golden Fleece. The gods will watch on eagerly as two of their chosen champions prepare for battle, but only one will be the deadliest warrior!

Perseus
A legendary hero from Greek Mythology, Perseus is best know for the slaying of Medusa with his god-given gifts, namely the mirror-shield. Perseus sought out the Graeae, sisters of the Gorgons, to demand the whereabouts of the Hesperides, the nymphs tending Hera's orchard. The Graeae were three perpetually old women, who had to share a single eye. As the women passed the eye from one to another, Perseus snatched it from them, holding it for ransom in return for the location of the nymphs. When the sisters led him to the Hesperides, he returned what he had taken. From the Hesperides he received a knapsack (kibisis) to safely contain Medusa's head. Zeus gave him an adamantine sword and Hades' helm of darkness to hide. Hermes lent Perseus winged sandals to fly, while Athena gave him a polished shield. Perseus then proceeded to the Gorgons' cave. In the cave he came upon the sleeping Stheno, Euryale and Medusa. By viewing Medusa's reflection in his polished shield, he safely approached and cut off her head.

Jason
Jason is a famous Greek hero known for his quest for the Golden Fleece of Colchis. Descended of King Aeson, who was overthrown by his brother Pelias, Jason is forced to flee for his life. After challenging his uncle's rule, Jason is given a quest to find the Golden Fleece - then and only then will he win his kingdom. After constructing his ship, the Argo, and assembling a crew of adventurers, sailors, and mercenaries known as the Argonauts (after their ship), Jason sailed to find the fabled Golden Fleece - said to be able to cure any injury or illness. Along the way he and his crew combated vicious harpies, sailed through clashing rocks, and escaped from a massive bronze statue. Once arriving at Colchis, Jason stole the Fleece and successfully escaped with the help of the sorceress Medea. His exploited were popularized in the 1963 film Jason and the Argonauts.

X-Factors
Consider these following X-Factors when casting your vote:

Psychological Warfare

Which warrior is more mentally susceptible to the other's attacks? Keep in mind both of these warriors are masters of psychological warfare, so expect the winner in this category to have a very marginal victory.

Strategy

Which warrior can form a more solid game-plan beforehand, and which warrior is more adaptable to changing their plans if things go south?

Combat Experience

Which warrior has more experience fighting other combat-capable warriors?

Endurance

Which warrior can sustain physical damage for a longer amount of time before giving in?

Intelligence

Which warrior is more intelligent in the battle space? Which warrior will be able to figure out their foe and exploit their weaknesses first?

Creativity

Which warrior will be able to use the environment and any other X-Factors in the area to their advantage more successfully?

Weapon Use

Which warrior is more skilled in the usage of their weapons?

Brutality

Which warrior is more physically brutal in the battle space?

Battle
Will be one-on-one

Will take place on the deck of The Argo, over the open ocean. Perseus will arrive via his winged sandals. Direct intervention from the gods will take place during the fight.

To be written

Expert's Opinion
To be determined