Zande: Ferocious barbarian of Central Africa who utilized psychological warfare at its finest.
(A group of Zande charge into a rival tribe's village and slaughter all the inhabitants.)
vs.
Gladiator: Proud, thrilling killer of ancient Rome.
(A gladiator thrusts his sica down into the face of a fallen opponent and basks in the cheer of his audience.)
WHO IS DEADLIEST?
To find out, we've assembled a team of world class fighters to test history's most lethal weapons. Using 21st century 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 history's most vicious warriors.
Zande
Circa: 1820
Height: 5'9''
Weight: 170 lbs.
Armor: Kube Shield
Gladiator
Circa: 120 A.D.
Height: 5'8''
Weight: 185 lbs.
Armor: Murmillo Helmet, Lorica Manica, Leather Belt, Wooden Shield
''Today on alternate matches we have a battle between two vicious warriors from different continents. Both fought hard to survive, in this case with the Zande they fought the slave traders and the gladiator fought every day for the sake of surviving only to think if tomorrow will be his last. It's a good match with brute vs. brute and neither will back down.'' Mack said
''I'm siding with the gladiator, he at least has more than a wicker shield to protect him, though he may not have much armor but I think his superior killing tools can also contribute to his win.'' Geoff said
''I'm giving it to the Zande. The gladiator isn't armored in the right places to protect himself from the nasty looking weapons the Zande carried.'' Dorian countered
The Zande brings a plethora of simple, yet lethal weapons intended for a skirmish.
Short Range: Makraka
Mid-Range: Makrigga
Long Range: Kpinga
Special: Shotel
In turn the gladiator was trained in the art of killing, using a wide range of lethal, crowd-pleasing weapons.
Short Range: Sica
Mid-Range: Trident & Net
Long Range: Sling
Special: Scissor
Both warriors used two very different, but brutal blades to murder their opponents.
The team now reviews the testing of both weapons in their original appearances and decide an edge.
''I'm giving the edge to the sica because it has the longer reach and will definitely leave more than a whole in that wicker shield.'' Geoff said
''Agreed, the makraka is also intended as an execution weapon where the sica is made for actual combat.'' Dorian added
In short range weapons the edge goes to the gladiator for the sica.
Both warriors skewered their enemies with two very nasty and brutal impaling weapons.
The team now reviews the testing of the makrigga and the trident & net combo. After a long and tedious debate they finally come to a conclusion.
''I like both weapons, they are very effective at killing a man and I'd take both to be honest. I'll call this one even.'' Geoff said
''I disagree and give it to the trident & net, the gladiator can trap the Zande in the net and set him up for disembowelment. Edge trident & net.'' Dorian countered
''I go with the trident & net as well. The makrigga is deadly until you get past the spear head and the gladiator can use the trident to catch the makrigga and toss in the net and finish it.'' Mack added
In mid-range weapons the edge goes to the gladiator for the trident & net.
Both warriors utilized different means to take their enemies down at long range.
The team goes over the tapes of the kpinga and sling's testing from their original appearances and come to a rather obvious conclusion.
''Kpinga, do we even need to say?'' Geoff said as he, Mack and Dorian stare at the narrator behind the camera.
Yes well...Long range goes to the kpinga...ain't that a goddamn shame?
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Now, we look at the testing of the special weapons of both warriors. We now review the shotel and scissor's testing.
''This should go to the shotel because it can reach around the gladiator's shield and armor if he had any. Plus is has more blade to it.'' Geoff said
''I agree, the shotel can reach the gladiator first before he can even use the scissor.'' Dorian added
''Shotel.'' Mack said
In special weapons the edge goes to the Zande for the shotel.
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''Time for those x-factors.'' Mack said
''For training the Zande had an 89 to the gladiator's 71.''
''Next is ferocity the gladiator had a 90 to the Zande's 87.''
''Physicality goes to the gladiator with a 94 to the Zande's 86.''
''Next up is endurance, the gladiator has a 93 to the Zande's 91.''
''For killer instinct they both have a 90 each.''
We've now given the edges and have reviewed the x-factors. Which one will emerge victorious?
''Let's hit that button.'' Mack said
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It is a hot afternoon in the wilderness of Southern Sudan. A lone gladiator is seen walking with his weapons in hand. He managed to escape from his captor and made his way South. Having walked for several hours the Roman decides to take a quick break and sets his weapons beside some brushes and he sits down to rest a bit.
Nearby a lone Zande is seen prowling the area in search of food for his people. He carries with him his kpinga setting his other weapons beside a tree. He continues walking when he hears movement a couple meters ahead of him and soon spots the gladiator setting up a fire. Assuming this is one of those pesky slave traders, he readies a kpinga and hurls it at the unsuspecting gladiator.
Hearing a weird sound he turns and spots the kpinga coming right at him and instinctively ducks narrowly avoiding a hit that would've killed him. Annoyed at his newfound company the gladiator grabs his shield and looks on to see the Zande charging him with another kpinga. When he gets within several meters the African warrior throws his kpinga with all his might.
Seeing the bizarre weapon flying the gladiator manages to block it with his shield only for the bladed end to become stuck in the shield. As he goes to pull it out the Zande grabs his makraka and charges forth with his shield held in front of him.
Annoyed the gladiator draws his sling and readies a rock and gets twirling it and after gaining the needed momentum he releases his projectile and the Zande just ducks avoiding the rock before going back to pulling out the kpinga. Just as the gladiator pulls the kpinga out he looks up only to be tackled full force by the Zande and knocked to the ground. The Zande rushes to bring the makraka down onto the gladiator but the Roman rolls out the way and draws his sica and relentlessly swings it.
The Zande raises his kube in defense only for the gladiator to thrust the sica into it and pierces the shield. Seeing this the Zande grabs the gladiator's arms and both are locked in a test of strength. Eventually the gladiator manages to overpower the Zande and pushes him back before kicking him in the stomach. With the opening he created the gladiator swings his sword and the African warriors raises his makraka in to block it and it is knocked straight from his hand. Seeing his disarmed opponent the gladiator smiles before bringing his sica down in an overhead chop only for the Zande to dodge and tackle him to the ground.
With his opponent on the ground the Zande takes the opportunity to run back to where his makrigga and shotel are stored. The gladiator gets up and goes to retrieve his other weapons before following suit.
The gladiator makes his way into a mass of trees with his trident and net in hand, all is quiet and suddenly the Zande appears from the brushes charging forth with his makrigga. The gladiator is taken by surprise and before he can toss his net the makrigga stabs into his side and luckily it only hits flesh. The Zande twists and turns the spear but the gladiator, hardened by his multiple close calls with death fights through it and manages to toss his net and it wraps around the African's head.
The Zande lets go of his makrigga and tries to untangle the net. The gladiator pulls the makrigga out and with his trident he thrusts into the Zande but the African sidesteps and runs off into the wood line. The gladiator hurls his trident to impale the African but he misses and the Zande disappears into the brush.
Drawing his sica and putting his scissor on he runs after the Zande and finds himself in a clearing with a small valley in it. He hears rustling behind him and he turns to find the Zande swinging his shotel and the gladiator responds just in time to bring his scissor up and blocks with the bottom portion of it deflecting the blade. He quickly goes in for a thrust with his sica and the Zande recovers in time to jump back and the African goes for another swing with his shotel and manages to cut the Roman in his arm.
Ignoring the pain the gladiator rushes forward and shoulder tackles the Zande back before kicking in the chest knocking the wind out of him.
Seeing the opening he thrusts his sica again but the Zande effortlessly dodges it and jumps and brings his shotel onto the gladiator's shoulder. Screaming in pain the gladiator continues to fight through it and grabs the shotel to try and pry it out of his opponent's hand. The Zande refuses to relinquish his grip and kicks the gladiator in his back making him stumble forward.
The gladiator recovers and turns to face the Zande. The mighty African warriors bares his teeth and shouts 'Nyiam-Nyiam!' However the gladiator isn't intimidated. With one final yell both warriors charge head on and meet in another exchange of blows. The gladiator then thrusts his sica only for the Zande to bring his shotel down and knocks it out of his hand before slicing him across the chest swinging the shotel knocking the gladiator's helmet right off in a clang.
The Zande, filled with sudden bravado jumps to bring the shotel down onto the gladiator's exposed head when suddenly the Roman springs up and thrusts his scissor into the Zande's gut.
Gasping at the sudden pain the Zande goes wide eyed as the gladiator retracts the scissors before kicking the Zande to the ground. Seeing his opponent coughing blood trying to hold in his guts, he closes his eyes and imagines his loving audience surrounding him with cheers and applause. He then snaps out of his imagination and with one final move, brings the scissor down and cuts the Zande's head in half at the nose.
Pulling the scissor back he raises his hands into the air and screams in victory.
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Winner: Gladiator
Gladiator: 532
Sica: 133
Trident & Net: 243
Sling: 1
Scissor 155
Zande: 468
Makraka: 100
Makrigga: 221
Kpinga: 33
Shotel: 114
In a battle of two vicious warriors. The gladiator emerges victorious. His superior forged weapons and trident & net combo combined with his sica allowed him to cut the Zande down. The Zande didn't let him win easily though as his kpinga and makrigga allowed him to keep close behind the gladiator.
''I'm not surprised one bit. The Zande may have the better long range weapon but when the distance was closed he was matched by the gladiator who was easily the better melee fighter and when he ensnared the Zande with the net, victory was his.'' Geoff explained
(The gladiator rests near a large rock. In his hand is the Zande's shotel. He sighs heavily and looks in the distance and stares at the Zande's corpse.)