User blog comment:Appelmonkey/Season 1 Episode 1: Commander Shepard vs Predator/@comment-4552610-20131210010013

Undead RVD's "Up for another match to vote on" Edges:
Short Range: The Shuriken may likely move slow enough to be ignored by Shepard's kinetic barriers and possibly sharp enough to cut through Shepard's armor. This may be useful in killing him. It also flies back to the predator so the Predator won't run out of ammo. Now, the M-3 Predator packs some power but Zaeed survived a shot to the face from a Mass Accelerated Pistol so these guns will not be enough to kill a Predator fast enough. Of the two, the Shuriken likely has a greater chance of killing in one hit. I give the edge to the Shuriken but only do to assumption. Mid Range: The Katana has power but lacks any real range. The Smart Disk, however, has a homing element to it and, like the Shuriken, is slow enough to be ignored by the kinetic barriers while sharp enough to go through the body armor with ease. Both are deadly as all hell but I will give it to the Smart Disk do to its superior range and homing element. Long Range: The Avenger has a faster rate of fire and projectile speed but the Plasma Caster is more accurate, can be used in conjunction with other weapons and hits with WAY more power. The Avenger blows out a barrage of bullets but getting hit with the Plasma Caster will likely kill in one hit. This one is even for me. Melee: The Omni-Blade is more powerful but is only single use and only good in melee combat. The Predator's Wrist Blade is reusable and more versatile (can be launched as a projectile). Explosive: The Plasma Grenade is a sure-kill weapon against Shepard. Shepard's grenades are crap in comparison. Armor: Shepard's Armor and shields are best against bullets but not against the kind of weapons the Predator packs. At the same time, the Predator's plate armor will not be very helpful against Shepard's weapons. Protection wise, both are pretty damn naked. X-Factors: The Numbers are so damn close that they won't make a damn difference. The only ones that are large enough in difference is in Strength and Tactics. Otherwise, this one is pretty damn even.
 * EDGE: Predator
 * EDGE: Predator
 * EDGE: Even
 * EDGE: Predator
 * EDGE: Predator
 * EDGE: Even
 * EDGE: Even

Overall: Despite Shepard's superior tactics and evening out in several areas, I must give it to the Predator. Its cloaking system will make targeting it very hard so Shepard will not be hitting the Predator allot. The Predator also wields the more superior weapons for close range and melee combat, where the Predator will prioritize in. The Predator's deadliest edge, however, is its ability to study its prey. It will spend most of its time studying Shepard and know what is the best way to take Shepard down. The other big factor of Shepard's defeat is his reliance of a team. He typically surrounds himself with people more powerful in their areas. Without them, Shepard is pretty damn weak. In the end, I am going with the Ultimate Hunters.

VOTE: THE PREDATOR