Spartan: Bronze battle tank from Ancient Greece.
(A Spartan slams his aspis into a charging Immortal before stabbing another one in the guts with his xiphos.)
vs.
Mughal Warrior: Islamic conqueror of India who ruled for 400 years.
(A Mughal is seen swinging his talwar at a Rajput, the defender blocks it and attempts to swings his khanda only to be decapitated by another swing of the Mughal's talwar.)
WHO IS DEADLIEST?
To find out, we've assembled a team of world class fighters to test history's most lethal weapons. Using 21stcentury science, we'll see what happens when two warriors go toe to toe.
No rules. No safety. No mercy. It's a duel to the death to decide who is…THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR!
Here in our elite fight club we have gathered doctors, medical scientists and weapons experts to test out the lethal arsenals wielded by each of our combatants to determine who would win a fight between two of the ancient world's foremost warriors.
Spartan
Circa: 480 B.C.
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Armor: Bronze Cuirass, Greaves & Arm Guards, Corinthian Helmet
Mughal Warrior
Circa: 1600 A.D.
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Armor: Kavacha Plated Mail, Steel Helmet, Dhal Shield
''Today we have a match up between one of history's most famous conquering warriors against the Bronze Age's most revered warrior. It's a battle where neither warrior would back down from this fight.'' Mack said
''Spartan wins in my opinion because his shield will easily hold up against anything the Mughal will throw at him.'' Biomedical Engineer Geoff Desmoulin says
''I think the Mughal will win this simply because he has steel weapons and steel armor. His sword is among the best cutting swords ever.'' Trauma Doctor Armand Dorian said
The bronze powerhouse was outfitted with an assortment of weapons that cut down all who stood before him.
Short Range: Xiphos
Mid-Range: Dory
Long Range: Javelin
Special: Aspis
In turn the Islamic conqueror brought about a lethal arsenal that ensured their dominance over the land.
Short Range: Talwar
Mid-Range: Mughal Mace
Long Range: Indian Composite Bow
Special: Bichuwa
Both warriors used drastically different swords to cut and slice through their foes.
The team reviews the testing of both weapons in their previous episodes, after reviewing the tests they come to an easy conclusion.
''This one goes to the talwar simply because because of steel and it's sheer cutting power compared to the xipho's poor cutting.'' Geoff starts
''I agree, the xiphos is no doubt a nasty blade but against a weapon like the talwar it doesn't stack up. Edge talwar.'' Dorian said
''Talwar.'' Mack finished
In short range weapons, the edge goes to the Mughal Warrior for the talwar.
Both warriors utilized very different mid-range weapons to maim and kill their enemies.
The team reviews the testing of both weapons and come to an easy conclusion.
''This one is easy, the dory has two ends and it's much easier to wield compared to the mace.'' Mack started off
''The mace could definitely defeat the bronze cuirass, but the dory has two pointy ends to work with and doesn't require a funny looking stance to wield it. Edge dory.'' Dorian seconded
''The combination of the aspis and dory will prove quite a challenge to the Mughal, edge dory.'' Geoff concluded
In mid-range weapons the edge goes to the Spartan for his dory.
Do I have to even narrate what happens in the long range category men?
''No narrator, it's pretty obvious, a bow vs. a throwing javelin? No need to even announce the edge here.'' Mack said to the narrator
Very well then but I might as well say it anyway since I am paid to do this. In long range weapons, the Mughal's bow takes the edge over the javelin.
Finally for special weapons, the Spartan wielded a shield that is considered one of the greatest weapons ever designed whereas the Mughal wielded a scorpion like dagger to kill his enemies.
The team then reviews the testing of both weapons in their debut and come to yet another easy conclusion.
''Aspis.'' They all said in unison
In special weapons, the edge goes to the Spartan for his aspis.
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And now Mack will review the x-factors of our warriors, Mack?
''Thanks narrator, first up is training it was easy, the Spartan trained in one of the most brutal training regimes known to mankind. He has a 100 to the Mughal's 96.''
''Intimidation is also another good one to put. I had to end up giving it the Spartan, they have the fearsome reputation and even staring into their helmets could instill fear. He has a 95 to the Mughal's 90.''
''Up next is physicality and the Spartan takes it because of his lifetime training. He has a 95 to the Mughal's 91.''
''Then we have killer instinct. The Spartan has a 100 to the Mughal's 92.''
''Ferocity is also considered and both men are dead even. Each have a 94.''
''For endurance each warriors was accustomed to wearing heavy armor. Both have a 90 each.''
Our scientists and experts are done testing the results and the time has come to decide who will be the victor. To ensure the battle won't be decided by a single lucky blow, the battle will be simulated one thousand times in a duel to the death.
Who will win a battle between two formidable warriors?
"In the end there can be only one. Let's find out," Mack said.
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The battle takes us to the famous site of Thermopylae. A lone spartan hoplite is seen casually walking a dirt pathway with weapons in hand. Word of another force of warriors from the far east has spread throughout Sparta and he decided to to scout the area for any signs of would be invaders.
Nearby in a small field a Mughal is seen prowling around. Babur has sent him personally to scout the area and determine the defense and number of enemy soldiers in the area before he could invade Sparta. He sees the spartan walking and quickly gets on his knees. He takes an arrow and strings it a quickly gets up and aims at the spartan's head.
He releases the arrow and it goes flying and hits the spartan's helmet dazing him. Recovering from his blow the spartan turns in the direction of the arrow and sees the Mughal aiming another arrow at him. Reacting by instinct he raises his shield in front of him just as the Mughal let's another arrow fly only to be blocked by the aspis. Tossing his bow aside the Mughal withdraws his talwar and yells for his kingdom before mouting a charge straight at the spartan.
Seeing what his new opponent is doing, the spartan draws his xiphos and does the same and both meet in a clash of metal that echoes throughout the area. The aspis hitting the Mughal with enough force to knock him flat on his back and seeing his opponent on the ground the spartan goes for a stab to the face with his xiphos only to have the Mughal roll out the way and attempt a slice with his talwar only to have the aspis block it. The spartan goes for another shove of the aspis only for the Mughal to side step and swings his talwar and manages to cut into the spartan's arm.
Ignoring the pain the spartan turns to face the Mughal and charges into him with his aspis held front pinning the Mughal to a tree re pulls back his aspis and quickly swings the rim towards the Mughal and hits the Indian in his helmet dazing him. Seizing an opportunity the Spartan thrusts his xiphos into the Mughal's armor hitting a steel plate bending the sword at an awkward angle. Retracting his sword and giving it a confused look, the Mughal swings his talwar downwards only to be blocked again by the aspis and he is hit with another swing of the aspis that hits hs hand and knocks the talwar out of it.
Seeing his enemy weaponless the spartan pulls out his dory and thrusts it at the Indian warrior who blocks it with his dhal. The dory manages to pierce the dhal slightly and it gives the spartan some leverage as he tries to twist the shield away.
The Mughal let's go of the shield leaving it stuck on the dory's spearhead and runs a few feet to gain some distance between them. The Sparta pulls his dory's spearhead toward him to remove the dhal stuck on it and as he does he hears a yell and looks up to see a mace flying straight for his face, he lifts his aspis just in time to avoid having his brains smashed out and thrusts his dory out hoping to hit the Mughal again.
The Mughal reacts by jumping back and attempts another swing of the mace this hitting the spartan on his shoulder knocking him down to a knee. With his opponent on the ground he goes for a sideways swing of the mace only to be blocked again by the aspis and the dory is thrusted again into his armor but it hits a steel plate bending the spear head. The Mughal takes the opportunity to bring the mace down and smashes the dory in half before kicking the spartan away. He makes a hasty retreat for a small rocky outcrop to gain some more distance in between them.
Seeing his opponent making a break for it, the spartan takes his javelin and hurls it at the Mughal. The javelin manages to hit the Mughal in his lower muffin top and he is knocked to the ground. Miraculously it hits only flesh and the Mughal yanks it out and runs into the outcrop.
Picking up the half of the broken dory with the usable spear head the spartan runs towards the outcrop to finish his wounded enemy. The Mughal waits behind a pillar of rocks and soon the spartan's footsteps can be heard, waiting for the opportunity, the spartan approaches where the Indian is hiding and the Mughal swings his mace sideways and the spartan reacts quickly lifing his aspis and blocks the mace's swing. Rearing his mace back for another swing the Mughal brings it in an overhead swing to no avail as the spartan blocks this one easily but he quickly let's the mace go and withdraws his bichuwa and quickly moves to the spartan's exposed side not covered by the shield and he stabs into the bronze armor piercing it and cutting flesh.
The spartan ignores the pain and backhands the Mughal away before swinging again hitting the Mughal against a large boulder before going for a thrust with his dory. The Mughal quickly ducks and with his bichuwa stabs the spartan in his armpit. The Hoplite tries to ignore the pain and attempts to swings his aspis again only for the Mughal to duck and make his way behind him and stabs him again in his other armpit. The spartan gasps in pain and trying his best to fight through the pain, shoves the Mughal away.
Seeing his opponent bleeding, the Mughal has a murderous look in his eyes and waits for the spartan to make his next move. The spartan charges towards the Mughal only for the Indian warrior to side step and kick him in the back making his hit a boulder face first, seizing the opening he just created the Mughal runs over to pick up his mace.
The spartan recovers and turns around only to be met with a mace to the top of his head. The mace having broke the plume of his helmet and struck him with enough force to knock him onto his knees. The Mughal wastes no time in swinging the mace hitting the spartan in his shield army shattering it completely. The spartan screams in pain and tries to thrust his dory at the Mughal who responds with a downward swing hitting his hand shattering the bones within it horribly.
Screaming echoes throughout the area as the helpless spartan now lays defeated before the Mughal.
Seeing his opponent looking up to him, he swings the mace sideways and hits the spartan square in the jaw knocking him over. The Mughal, seeing his opponent struggle to get up takes a breath and with one final swing of the mace, smashes the spartan's skull through his helmet denting it severely inward.
With his proud opponent dead before him, the Mughal raises his mace with both hands into the air and yells in victory.
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Winner: Mughal Warrior
Mughal Warrior: 543
Talwar: 167
Mughal Mace: 97
Indian Composite Bow: 201
Bichuwa: 78
Spartan: 457
Xiphos: 54
Dory: 170
Javelin: 1
Aspis: 232
Following a back and forth struggle between history's most formidable warriors, the Mughal manages to win the battle. His superior steel weapons cut down the spartan's bronze weaponry combined with his vastly superior long range weapon allowed him to crush the spartan. The spartan however did not make it easy as his aspis doubled as a defensive tool and a deadly offensive weapon making it the single most lethal weapon in the simulator with 232 kills itself.
''I am a bit shocked the spartan lost. I thought the aspis would be too much for the Mughal to overcome but looking at it, the Mughal fought a diverse bunch of enemies and adopted the fighting styles of those he conquered and mixed those with his own and that made him a very unpredictable opponent for the spartan. The spartan was no slouch either, bringing in a shield that can block anything thrown at him and can easily kill the Mughal.'' Geoff explained
(The Mughal is seen walking back to give word that Sparta will be an easy victory for them. Strapped to his back is the spartan's aspis, a tool so impressive he hopes his weapons makers can produce something similar when he gets back.)