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NARRATOR: Deadliest Warrior: The Next Chapter. Over the course of 12 episodes, 12 victors have been decided.
GROM
(The JTF2 commander didn't have time to comprehend what had happened, as across the garage, he'd been shot in the head by the GROM commander's rifle.)
Charlemagne
(Charlamagne, satisfied, slashes Constantine's face in half)
The SOE
(The SOE commander empties his magazine into the Gestapo commander's face, shooting him dead.)
The Spanish Tercio
(Before the Dragoon could react, the Tecio slashes, cutting the Dragoon in half)
Tiglath-Pileser III
(Without hesitation, Tiglath-Pileser III stabs Ramesses II in the heart)
The Polish Winged Hussar
(The Hussar slashes, and decapitates the Hun with his Szabla.)
Sitting Bull
(Sitting Bull swings down, bringing his Tomahawk into Billy's face)
The US Marines
(The Marine raises his M1911 and fires once into the LFFI leader's chest)
Blackbeard
(Blackbeard quickly stepped in, running Ching Shih through with his cutlass, the blade going hilt deep)
The Polish Home Army
(The Polish commander puts his pistol to the Japanese's forehead, and unceremoniously pulls the trigger)
The Janissary
(The Janissary plunged his Kilij into the Landsknecht's face.)
And the Hashashin
(The Hashashin goes behind the Inca, pulling his head back and slitting his throat)
Now, on Part 2 of the back for blood special, The team will construct an ancient victor's battle, as well as a 4 way battle between the ancient warriors.
First, the team will set up a ancient victor's battle.
DORIAN: So we only have 4 warriors for this.
Charlemagne, the Frankish king.
Tiglath-Pileser III, the Assyrian war king.
The Polish Winged Hussar, the most elite cavalry of europe.
And the Hashashin, Arabic assassin of the Crusades.
Charlemagne Tiglath-Pileser III Polish Winged Hussar Hashashin
DESMOULIN: I think we can get rid of TPIII. He uses a chariot, and he's more than 1,000 years before everyone else.
Charlemagne Tiglath-Pileser III Polish Winged Hussar Hashashin
GIEGER: I guess we have to get rid of the Hashashin as well. He's the only other non-armored warrior.
Charlemagne Polish Winged Hussar Hashashin
DORIAN: So there we have it. Our ancient matchup is Charlemagne vs the Polish Winged Hussar.
MATCH: Charlemagne vs. Polish Winged Hussar
NARRATOR: Representing Charlemagne are Klouse Harmlich and Henry Grouplin, experts on Charlemagne and Frankish combat.
KLOUSE: Charlemagne was a giant of a man, and he was very proficient at using his weapons. This is going to be no contest.
CHARLEMAGNE:
Circa 800 A.D
Age: 53
Height: 6'
Weight: 172 lbs
NARRATOR: And wielding the weapons for the Polish Hussars are Robert Konowitz, a direct descendent of the Polish Hussars, and Jesse Broski, an expert on Hussar weapons.
JESSE: The Hussars are far better at calvary combat than Charlemagne, not to mention their superior metallurgy.
POLISH WINGED HUSSAR:
Circa 1600 A.D
Age: 32
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 165 lbs
NARRATOR: First, the team will look back at the previous weapons used by these warriors.
Charlemagne conquered lands with:
The Joyeuse sword.
The Frankish spear.
The angon javelin.
The scramasax knife.
And chain mail hauberk armor.
The Hussars destroyed rival armies with:
The szabla saber.
The kopia lance.
The reflex bow.
The nadziak pick.
And steel plate armor.
DORIAN: Let's look at the long range weapons of these guys first.
NARRATOR: The Frankish king kills his foes from afar with the Angon spear.
ANGON:
Rage: 20 yards
6.5 feet
3 lbs
Iron and wood
KLOUSE: The Angon was similar to the Roman pilum, with a long, iron head, a barbed point, and made to be thrown at an enemy.
NARRATOR: The Hussar fires back with the Reflex bow.
(NOTE: For those of you who remember that in the Hussar episode the Polish crossbow was used, I have learned since then that the "Polish crossbow", with a bayonet, was never used by the Hussars. Instead, they used Reflex bows adopted from the Tartars.)
REFLEX BOW:
Range: 450 yds
4 feet
2.5 lbs
Wood and Sinew
GIEGER: If I had to chose between the 2, I'd go with the reflex bow, since it has much better range and accuracy.
DESMOULIN: I agree. While the Angon may be a better melee weapon, the bow has superior range, power, and accuracy. Edge, Hussar.
NARRATOR: For long range weapons, the edge goes to the Polish Winged Hussar for the Reflex bow.
EDGE: POLISH WINGED HUSSAR
DORIAN: Now let's look at the mid range weapons of these guys. It's Charlemagne's Frankish spear vs. the Hussar's Kopia lance.
FRANKISH SPEAR:
Range: 75 yards
Length: 6 feet
Weight: 4 lbs
Wood and Iron
KOPIA:
Length: 16.5 feet
Weight: 7 lbs
2 parts
Steel and Fir wood
GIEGER: I think this one goes to the Frankish spear. While the Kopia is longer, it can only be used on horseback. The Frankish spear is lighter, more maneuverable, and you can throw it. Not to mention Charlemagne carried more than one with him. Edge: Charlemagne.
NARRATOR: For mid range weapons, the edge goes to Charlemagne for the Frankish spear.
EDGE: CHARLEMAGNE
NARRATOR: Both warriors wear armor to protect themselves.
Charlemagne brings to the battle his chain mail armor.
CHARLEMAGNE ARMOR:
Weight: 38 lbs
Iron helmet
Chainmail hauberk
Wooden shield
HENRY: Charlemagne used the standard armor for the 8th century. He wore an iron helmet, and a chainmail hauberk that went down to the knees. He also carried a tall, rectangular or kite-shaped shield, that was great for defence.
NARRATOR: The Hussars wore armor specialized for cavalry combat.
HUSSAR ARMOR:
Weight: 33 lbs
Steel lobster helmet
Steel cuirass and shoulder guards
Chainmail skirt and grieves
ROBERT: The Hussar's armor was quite light, and was made from steel, which was stronger than Charlemagne's armor.
NARRATOR: To test the armor, the 2 teams will wield their warrior's swords.
The Hussars cut down their opponents with the szabla saber.
SZABLA:
Blade: 33 in
Weight: 3 lbs
Single edged
Steel blade
JESSE: The szabla was a sword made for horseback. It had 33 inch curved blade, and the last third of the blade was double edged.
NARRATOR: To test the weapons and armor, the team has set up a test.
DESMOULIN: here we've set up a test to determine the killing potential of the sword, as well as how well the armor works. First, Jesse will do a stab and a slash at this pig carcass. Then, he'll come to this ballistics gel dummy clad in Charlemagne's armor. Jesse will hit the helmet, the chain mail hauberk, and this wooden kite shield to the side.
NARRATOR: Up first is Jesse with the Hussar's Szabla.
DESMOULIN: JESSE, ARE YOU READY?
JESSE: READY!
DESMOULIN: 3… 2… 1… GO!
Jesse swings the szabla into the middle of the pig, and the blade goes deep, all the way to the spine. He then stabs the pig in the lower section, and the blade goes a few inches in. Then he goes to the armored dummy.
Jesse swings the szabla into the side of the helmet, denting it severely. He swings again into the gel torso's side, and the blade goes through the chainmail, but only a couple inches deep. Finally, Jesse brings the szabla down on the shield, and the blade goes a few inches into the wood.
Guys go to check the damage
DORIAN: Let's look at your first slash. You effectively cut this in half, spilling his guts out and severing the aorta artery. This is a kill.
This stab isn't as good. It's only about four inches deep, but not into any organs. It looked like you weren't very comfortable stabbing with the curved blade.
This hit to the helmet is a kill. This blow is enough to cause a brain hemorrhage, and maybe knock this guy unconscious or kill him.
The hit to the chainmail went through, but the mail stopped it enough to keep it a non lethal kill.
The szabla went into the shield, but it looks like it held up. Since the shield is so big, you couldn't hit the part next to the arm, so this wouldn't hurt his arm at all.
NARRATOR: Charlemagne's armor was compromised twice, one of which was a killing blow.
Now we will test the Hussar's armor.
Charlemagne used a personalized sword to kill his enemies.
JOYEUSE:
Blade: 32.5 in
Weight: 3.6 lbs
Double edged
Steel
KLOUSE: This was Charlemagne's personal sword. It was rumored to change color thirty times a day, and was used to coronate the kings of France.
DESMOULIN: Henry will go through the same test, but instead of a shield, he'll hit a pair of gel legs covered in the Hussar's chainmail skirt and grieves.
3… 2… 1… GO!
Henry slashes Joyeuse into the pig, and almost cuts through it. He then thrusts the blade in again, and runs the pig through. He then goes over to the armored target.
Henry swings with both hands into the Hussar's helmet, leaving a dent. He then thrusts Joyeuse into the steel cuirass, but the blade cannot pierce it. Finally, he stabs into the chainmail skirt, and the blade goes through the mail.
Guys go to check the damage
DORIAN: This first cut is very lethal. Like the szabla, it cuts through pretty much everything. This is a kill.
This thrust is much better than the szabla's. Your thrust goes all the way through, piercing the lung. This is also a kill.
Let's look at the armor. Your hit to the head probably gave this guy a concussion, but was not lethal.
The steel cuirass seems impervious. Your thrust did nothing to it.
However, your thrust to the mail skirt did go through. This would make it hard for him to walk, but you missed the femoral artery, so this is not a kill.
NARRATOR: Charlemagne's armor was compromised twice, with one kill shot.
The Hussar's armor was compromised once, with no lethal blows.
Guys go to determine the edge.
DESMOULIN: This hands down goes to the Hussar. The armor is far superior in metallurgy, and the cuirass is pretty much invincible to Charlemagne's sword.
GIEGER: On the flip side, Charlemagne's armor was easily pierced by the szabla, with the helmet and mail being compromised. Edge, Hussars.
NARRATOR: For armor, the edge goes to the Hussar for steel plate armor.
EDGE: POLISH WINGED HUSSARS
NARRATOR: But both warriors used their swords on horseback.
To test each warrior's skill on horseback, each team will ride on a horse, and attack a dummy in the enemy's armor.
Up first is Jesse with the szabla.
DESMOULIN: 3, 2, 1, GO!
Jesse spurs his horse, and speeds toward the dummy in chainmail and a helmet. Jesse swings the szabla, and decapitates the dummy.
Guys go to check the damage
DORIAN: This is definitely a kill. You completely avoided the armor, and went right to the unarmored neck.
NARRATOR: Next is Henry with Charlemagne's Joyeuse sword.
DESMOULIN: 3… 2… 1… GO!
Henry draws his sword and charges toward the dummy in a steel helmet and cruises. Henry slashes, but his blade hits the steel cuirass and glances up into the neck, leaving a cut.
Guys go to check the damage
DORIAN: Your slash hit the cuirass, and glanced up into the neck. This cut misses the arteries in the neck, so it is non-lethal.
Guys go to determine the edge.
DESMOULIN: I think this goes to the szabla. It was better against the armor, and on horseback.
GIEGER: I think this goes to Joyeuse. It's better at stabbing, and more options makes it more effective. Not to mention it would be more powerful in the hands of a giant like Charlemagne.
DORIAN: I have to go with Geoff on this one. The szabla is lighter, longer, and far better at Calvary. Edge: Hussar.
NARRATOR: For close range weapons, the edge goes to the Hussar for the szabla.
EDGE: POLISH WINGED HUSSAR
NARRATOR: When the situation provided, both warriors used special weapons to win the fight.
The Hussars dismounted opponents with the nadziak pick.
NADZIACK:
28 inches
1.5 lbs
8 inch spike
Steel hammer
NARRATOR: Charlemagne's niece weapon was the scramsax knife.
SCRAMSAX:
12 inch blade
1.3 lbs
Single edged
Steel
GIEGER: Between these two, I'd go with the scramsax. It's far more lethal, and can be used in more situations. The nadziak is really only useful in dismounting someone.
DORIAN: Edge, Charlemagne.
NARRATOR: For special weapons, the edge goes to Charlemagne for the scramsax.
EDGE: CHARLEMAGNE
NARRATOR: Beyond weapons and armor, both mounted warriors had X-factors that gave them an edge.
MAC: So Klouse, what X-factor does Charlemagne bring to the fight?
KLOUSE: Well, Charlemagne had a very important characteristic, which historians have dubbed "constantia". Charlemagne was an amazing leader. He was calm and levelheaded under pressure, was very well organized, and garnered loyalty from his troops. This not only made him an amazing general, but an unstoppable warrior. His ability has been considered to be near superhuman by historians and tacticians.
MAC: So Charlemagne's constantia made him very effective and intelligent on the battlefield, but what about the Hussars?
ROBERT: Undoubtedly the Hussar's X-factor was the cavalry charge. When they charged, they had these artificial wings on their backs with eagle feathers. When they charged, it made a very loud, thunderous sound. This scared enemies, and often made them flee. This is where they got the name "winged" Hussars.
Guys go to determine the edge.
MAC: The Hussar's cavalry charge was very effective and intimidating. However, It was really only effective with a large force. Charlemagne's constantia made the man himself a near god on the battlefield, making calculated decision, and never losing his cool. I have to give my edge to Charlemagne.
NARRATOR: For X-factors, the edge goes to Charlemagne for his constantia trait.
EDGE: CHARLEMAGNE
NARRATOR: With the testing complete, the team is ready to start the simulation.
For close range weapons, the Hussar's szabla cut down Charlemagne's Joyeuse.
EDGE: POLISH WINGED HUSSAR
For mid range weapons, Charlemagne's Frankish spear outdid hussar's kopia lance.
EDGE: CHARLEMAGNE
For long range weapons, the hussar's reflex bow shot down Charlemagne's angon.
EDGE: POLISH WINGED HUSSAR
For special weapons, Charlemagne's scramasax destroyed the Hussar's nadziak.
EDGE: CHARLEMAGNE
For armor, the Hussar's steel plate out lasted Charlemagne's chainmail hauberk.
EDGE: POLISH WINGED HUSSAR
And for X-factors, Charlemagne's constantia proved more effective than the Hussar's cavalry charge.
EDGE: CHARLEMAGNE
Mac hits the button and the simulation begins
The simulation starts in a snowy field, surrounded by forest. On one side, there is a rocky cliff face, on the other, a path comes from the woods. It is snowing.
The battle begins with Charlemagne riding into the field on his horse from the path, spear in hand and shield on his back. After a few steps into the field, his horse stops and starts to panic. Charlemagne tries to calm his steed, before looking up.
On top of the cliff, the Polish Winged Hussar sits on his horse, reflex bow in hand. The two stare each other down for a few seconds, before the Hussar grabs an arrow from his quiver.
Seeing this, Charlemagne quickly pulls the shield off of his back and puts it in front of him, right as the Hussar's arrow embeddeds itself in the shield. Charlemagne looks up at the Hussar again, the warriors hold each other's gazes, before Charlemagne charges toward the cliff face.
The Hussar fires another arrow, this time finding the Frankish king's side. Charlemagne grunts in pain, but makes it all the way to the bottom of the cliff. The Hussar, not able to get a good angle, disappears behind the cliff, descending down to the clearing.
Seeing the Hussar disappear, Charlemagne breaks of the arrow in his side, and scans the woods for the Hussar.
Suddenly, the Hussar bursts out of the woods, kopia lance forward. The feathers on his wings makes a thundering noise, and the horse's cloudy breath adds to the spectacle.
Unfazed, Charlemagne readies his spear charges at the oncoming Hussar. When he's a few meters away, Charlemagne throws his spear at the Polak. The blow knocks the Hussar off of his horse, and leaves a small hole in his cuirass. There is a loud "snap!" as his kopia lance breaks in two, as well as the wings on his back.
Recovering quickly, the Hussar pulls out his nadziak, as the Frank charges him again, another spear in hand. This time, the Hussar predicts Charlemagne's throw, and steps out of the way if the spear. To follow up, he digs his nadziak into Charlemagne's leg, yanking him off of his horse.
Charlemagne grunts in pain as he hits the ground. The Hussar winds up for another swing, this time into Charlemagne's face, but he turns around, and the nadziak goes into his shield. Charlemagne then quickly spins again, yanking the pick from the Hussar's hand. Now on his back, Charlemagne kicks the Hussar in the chase with both legs, sending the pole sprawling. The Frank then gets up and runs back to his horse.
The Hussar, quickly recovering, gets up and runs to his horse as well. Charlemagne reaches his steed first, and pulls out 3 angons hanging from its side. The Hussar also reaches his horse, and draws his reflex bow. Charlemagne ducks behind his shield, and the Hussar's arrow goes into the shield. He then throws one of his angons, but the Hussar dives out of the way. Charlemagne throws another angon, but the Hussar rolls away again. This time the Hussar gets up and fires an arrow, but misses. Charlemagne throws his last angon, then pulls out his scramsax and shield and charges the Hussar.
Charlemagne's angon hits the Hussar in the left arm, causing him to drop his bow as he yells in pain. Seeing Charlemagne charging him, he pulls out his szabla and cuts the thin iron rod of the angon, then pulls out the other end right as Charlemagne gets to him. Charlemagne stabs his scramsax into the Hussar's steel cuirass, but the blade can't penetrate the armor. This time the Hussar swings his szabla, and knocks the knife out of Charlemagne's hand. Charlemagne is quick to act, however, and bashes the Hussar with all his strength with the shield. The blow sends the Hussar flying, but breaks the shield. Realizing he is unarmed, Charlemagne runs back to his horse.
After a few seconds, the Hussar recovers as well, and runs to his horse. Both warrior mount their steeds and draw their swords. Seeing each other, they charge, knowing the battle has to end. When they're close enough, both warriors swing their swords. Charlemagne's Joyeuse deflects off of the Hussar's cuirass, but the Hussar's szabla decapitates the Frankish king. Charlemagne's body falls off oh his horse, as the Hussar raises his sword and yells in victory!
WINNER: POLISH WINGED HUSSAR.
POLISH WINGED HUSSAR: 603
Kopia: 291
Reflex bow: 174
Szabla: 125
Nadziak: 13
CHARLEMAGNE: 497
Frankish spear: 214
Joyeuse: 151
Angon: 88
Scramsax: 44
NARRATOR: In this back for blood ancient battle, the Polish Winged Hussar comes out on top with more than 60% of the wins and with 3 weapons having Triple digit kills.
GIEGER: I think the Hussar won this because of armor. Charlemagne had chainmail, which every one of the Hussar's weapons could pierce. However, the Hussar's steel cuirass was pretty much impervious, and only his neck and arms were vulnerable. Not to mention the Hussar is 800 years more advanced.
NARRATOR: Now, the team will devise a four-way-matchup between the ancient warriors.
Charlemagne, the Frankish king.
Tiglath-Pileser III, the Assyrian war king.
The Polish Winged Hussar, the most elite cavalry of europe.
And the Hashashin, Arabic assassin of the Crusades.
Tiglath-Pileser III comes to the fight with:
The sapara sword.
The war lance.
The sling.
And the iron dagger.
The Hashashin kills his foes with:
The scimitar.
The shishpar mace.
The composite bow.
And the poisoned khanjar dagger.
DESMOULIN: Before we start the fight, let's look at these warrior's weapons.
For close range weapons, we have Charlemagne's Joyeuse and the Hussar's szabla, which we just looked at, as well as TP3's sapara and the Hashashin's scimitar.
GIEGER: I give my edge to the Hashashin's scimitar. It's great on foot and horseback, it's fast, it's sharp, and it's a legendary blade.
EDGE: HASHASHIN
DORIAN: Let's look at the main killers, the mid range weapons. We have the Frankish spear, the kopia, the war lance, and the shishpar mace. I give my edge to the Frankish spear. It gives you the option to throw or use on horseback, so it has longer range and more versatility than all the others. Edge: Charlemagne.
EDGE: CHARLEMAGNE
DESMOULIN: How about long range? We have the angon javelin, the reflex bow, the sling, and the composite bow.
DORIAN: I have to give this to the composite bow. It has the best range and power, and it's compact enough to comfortably use on horseback or close range.
EDGE: HASHASHIN
GIEGER: For special weapons, we have the scramsax, the nadziak, the iron dagger, and the poisoned khanjar dagger.
DESMOULIN: I like the sax. It's basically a short sword, with a nasty blade.
GIEGER: I like the khanjar. While it may not be as good in upfront combat, all you need is one cut, and you can leave them to die from poison.
DORIAN: That's true, but this is deadliest WARRIOR, not deadliest assassin. Edge: Charlemagne.
EDGE: CHARLEMAGNE
DESMOULIN: Let's look at armor now. As we saw in the last match, armor was key to winning the battle. We've seen Charlemagne's chainmail and the Hussar's steel plate, and we also have TP3's iron shield, lamellar, and helmet. The Hashashin has no armor.
DORIAN: This goes to the Hussar again. His metallurgy is far superior, and covers more of his body.
EDGE: POLISH WINGED HUSSAR
GIEGER: This battle is good, since all of these warriors had horses, except TP3, who had a chariot.
NARRATOR: Since this battle has 4 warriors instead of 2, the number of kills will be doubled to 2000 for this battle, with the warrior with the most kills winning the fight.
DESMOULIN: Let's get this battle started.
Max hits the button and the simulation begins
The battle takes place in the same field and cliff as the Charlemagne vs. Hussar fight, but there is no snow and it is night time. There is a castle in the distance, and a base camp across the clearing from it also in the distance. There is also a hill a few hundred yards away from the clearing.
The battle begins with Tiglath-Pileser III giving a speech to his troops around a fire at the base camp. When he finishes, his men cheer, as he advances toward the clearing with his charioteer.
In the castle, Charlemagne looks outside, seeing Tiglath's camp in the distance. One of his servants comes into the room, who is actually the Hashashin in disguise.
The Hashashin pulls a Khanjar knife from his belt, and hides it behind his back. He is about to make his move, when Charlemagne turns around and says
"Ready my horse."
The Hashashin decides to wait to kill Charlemagne when he leaves the castle, then bows and leaves the room.
On the hill, the Hussar surveys the landscape, and sees Tiglath riding on a chariot towards the clearing. Seeing this, the Hussar heads down the hill to intercept the Assyrian.
Meanwhile, Charlemagne is riding on his horse through the forest, toward the clearing. Suddenly, his horse whinnies and becomes skittish. Just then, an arrow whizzes past his face. Charlemagne looks up in the trees, to see the Hashashin, clad in black robes and a face turban. He fires another arrow, but Charlemagne ducks out of the way. The Hashashin pulls out his Khanjar dagger and jumps down onto Charlemagne, but the king knocks the assassin away with his arm and he hits the ground. Charlemagne pulls out his Frankish spear, and throws it at the Persian, but he rolls out of the way. Charlemagne spurs his horse to a gallop, as an arrow sprouts from the shield on his back. As he rides toward the clearing, he notices a cut on his hand from the Hashashin's Khanjar. Seeing Charlemagne gallop away towards the clearing, the Hashashin runs over to mount his own horse and follow the Frank at a distance.
Tiglath-Pileser III reaches the clearing, bathed in moonlight. Looking into the woods, he sees the glint of armor. Tiglath orders his charioteer to ride toward it, just as the Hussar bursts into the clearing, kopia lance aimed at them. Seeing this, the Assyrian king ducks, just as his charioteer is impaled, the lance running him all the way through. The Hussar drops the lance and pulls out his reflex bow. Unfazed, Tiglath readies his sling and hurls the stone toward the Hussar. The rock hits the Hussar's helmet, and knocks him off of his horse. Not wasting any time, Tiglath takes the reins of the chariot and charges toward the Hussar, war lance ready. The Hussar only barely ducks out of the way, then fires an arrow at the Assyrian's back, piercing his Lamellar armor. The Assyrian cringes in pain, as another arrow hits his helmet, glancing off. Tiglath slows his horses, and turns around, trying for another charge with his lance. The Hussar fires again, but Tiglath puts up his shield. The Hussar draws his szabla, and cuts the lance when the Assyrian tries to skewer him. Tiglath then decides to dismount, grabbing his shield and sapara, and advancing towards the Hussar. The two exchange blows, but neither can get an advantage.
Just then, Charlemagne comes into the clearing, behind Tiglath. Charlemagne pulls out his spear and charges toward the two warriors. The Hussar sees this and dives away. Tiglath is confused for a second, before Charlemagne's spear sprouts from his chest, piercing his heart.
TIGLATH-PILESER III KILLED
The Hussar gets up again, as he realizes that Charlemagne is now charging him, Joyeuse in hand. Just then, an arrow sprouts from the king's shoulder, forcing him to break course and recover. The Hussar looks to the woods, just as another arrow impacts his cuirass, deflecting off. The Hussar pulls out his bow and fires blindly into the woods.
By this time, Charlemagne begins to feel weak from the poisonous cut he received earlier. Fearing he will fall, he dismounts his horse, and grabs an angon. Charlemagne throws the spear at the Hussar, but misses. The Hussar notices the javelin go by, and shifts his attention to the Frank. He notices that the king is weak, as he throws another angon and hopelessly misses again. Seeing this, the Hussar quickly mounts his horse, and draws his szabla. Charlemagne pulls out Joyeuse, and attempts to swing at the Hussar as he goes by, but in vain. The Hussar's szabla cuts into Charlemange's throat, killing him.
CHARLEMAGNE KILLED
The Hussar looks around the clearing for the source of the arrows earlier, but all is silent and still. He dismounts his horse to not be out in the open, just as another arrow whizzes by his face. The Hussar draws his bow again, just as the Hashashin bursts from the woods, scimitar gleaming in the moonlight.
The Hussar fires his arrow but the Hashashin ducks. The Hussar then pulls out his nadziak, and waits for the right moment. The Hashashin, seeing this, jumps off of his horse a few feet away from the Hussar, surprising the warrior, and rolling as he hits the ground, before jumping to his feet.
The Hashashin swings his scimitar, but the Hussar is ready, and knocks it out of the assassin's hand. The Hashashin is caught off guard, before the Hussar swings the nadziak at his face. He ducks, and then strikes the Hussar's head with a blow from his hand, knocking him off balance.
The Hashashin takes advantage, drawing his Shishpar mace. The Hussar sees this, and quickly throws his nadziak at the Persian before drawing his szabla. The Hashashin ducks out of the way, and the two warriors circle each other, knowing the battle must end.
The two warriors exchange blows, before the Hashashin spins around and delivers a crushing blow to the Hussar's sword arm. The Pole drops his sword and yells in pain, just as the Hashashin jabs the spike of the mace into his leg, dropping him to a knee. The Hashashin finishes the Hussar off with a powerful blow to the head, cracking his skull and killing him.
POLISH WINGED HUSSAR KILLED
The Hashashin pulls a handwritten letter, a warning to the Christian warriors, out from his robes as he walks toward the corpse of Charlemagne, his original target. He unrolls the letter, and pins it to the king's chest with his Khanjar, as he mounts his horse and rides off into the night.
WINNER: HASHASHIN
HASHASHIN: 654
Composite bow: 246
Scimitar: 175
Shishpar mace: 148
Khanjar: 85
POLISH WINGED HUSSAR: 603
Kopia lance: 244
Reflex bow: 167
Szabla: 147
Nadziak: 45
CHARLEMAGNE: 469
Frankish spear: 187
Angon: 132
Joyeuse: 105
Scramsax: 45
TIGLATH-PILESER III: 274
Sling: 88
War lance: 72
Sapara: 68
Iron dagger: 46
NARRATOR: In this 4-way battle of ancient warriors, the Hashashin comes out on top, followed by the Hussar and Charlemagne, with Tiglath scoring the least kills.
DESMOULIN: I think the Hashashin won because his bow and scimitar were the best long range and short range weapons respectively. This with the fact that he was used to fa voting armored opponents, it's no surprise he won.
DORIAN: This was a surprise for me, since the Hashashin doesn't have armor, and wouldn't be able to win in an arena battle. However, he has tactics suited for fighting armored foes, and his poison helped finish the fight.
THE END
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