Harry: Galaxy saving sci-fi heroes have become a popular trend for video game players since the early 2000s.
DAM: Like John-117 aka The Master Chief.
The Doctor: And Commander Shepard the N7 Marine and Hero of the Alliance.
Harry Do to the fact that both characters have vastly character selected arsenals were only using the weapons they choose to wield the most from video games, comic books and horrible live action movies. He's the Doctor, that over there is DAM and I'm Harry.
DAM: And it's our job to analyze their weapons, armor & skills to find out who would win in a duel to the death.
Harry: Though his first name is almost always player customizable Commander Shepard has some of the strangest backgrounds in video game history.
The Doctor: The first selection is 'spacer' when both of Shepard's parents were in the Alliance military. The majority of his childhood was spent on ships and stations as they transferred from post to post. Never staying in one location for more than a few years. Following in his parents' footsteps he would later enlist in the Alliance at 18.
DAM: Option two is my favorite, Shepard was an orphan on the streets of the megatroplises on Earth. He escaped a life of petty crime and underworld gangs by enlisting in the Alliance military at eighteen.
Harry: And finally option 3, Shepard was born and raises on Mindoir, a small colony bordering the Attican Traverse. When he was 16 slavers raided Mindoir, slaughtering his family and friends.
The Doctor: He would've ended up 6 feet under the ground as well if he wasn't saved by a passing Alliance patrol. And of course, following these ridiculous events he enlisted in the Alliance at 18.
DAM: But, enough of the stupid story nobody cares about that anymore these days.
Harry: Shepard wields two weapons at all times, the M-3 Predator heavy pistol a 12 round 'heavy pistol' that deals incredible damage from short-to-mid distances. He also fires the M-8 Avenger assault rifle this death machine carries 40 rounds in each magazine and fire somewhat accurate but makes up for it with a great rate of fire.
The Doctor: His special equipment include the frag grenade for explosives and OmniBlade a stealthy weapon designed for one shot attacks. He also uses both Incendiary and Disruptor ammunition. He uses concussive shots to stun foes and the adrenaline rush to get a rush of adrenaline
DAM: These creators really know how to come up with great code names. He also has some cybernetic augmentations that increase his strength and speed moderately.
Harry: However his greatest ability is Biotics, which come along with the cybernetic augmentations. He can throw almost any object or person using his mind, protects himself with Biotic Barrier, or stuns foes with powerful shockwaves. Or somehow use it to teleport.
The Doctor: He's defeated multiple threats against the universe using his cunning and leadership abilities. Killing Kai Leng with his OmniBlade or taking down an entire planet destroy spaceship while being under attack from all sides and previously being shot.
DAM: How did he do all that you may ask he has a healing factor, which takes time to preform correctly in a short term battle.
Harry: Being a completely customizable character Shepard has countless yet humorous weaknesses such as being able to be male or female.
The Doctor: My favorite is when someone said he couldn't dance.
DAM: Even with his flaws Commander Shepard is one tough fighter and leader
A bloodied Urdnot Wrex struggles to aim his M-300 Claymore at Shepard, "I know, what you did!" Shepard shoots Wrex point blank with his M3 Predator and sends him crashing through a window to his death
"What the hell pissed him off?"
"I hoped it wouldn't come to this. We didn't see eye to eye."
Shepard:
Origin: Mass Effect
Age: 31 (As of Mass Effect 3)
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Weapons and Abilities:
M-3 Predator Heavy Pistol
M-8 Avenger
Frag Grenade
OmniBlade
Biotics-
Barrier
Lift
Singularity
Stasis
Throw
Warp
Charge
Shockwave
Slam
Incendiary/Disruptor Ammunition
Concussive Shot
Adrenaline Rush
Cybernetic Augmentations
Healing Factor
Kinetic Barrie
Armor: N7 Armor
Strengths & Feats:
Biotics allow for more abilities and offensive/defensive abilities
Skilled Marksmen
Killed Saren Arterius, Kai Leng and Urdnot Wrex
Saved the Galaxy multiple times
Defeated The Reapers, Harbinger, Sovereign, Collectors, etc.
Weaknesses:
Can be a male or female? Somehow?
Healing factor (while effective) is very slow
Not as strong as Chief
Somewhat reliant on back ups
Lacks prober dancing skills
Harry: At the young age of six John-117 was kidnapped by the UNSC and conscripted into their army alongside 74 other children.
DAM: Is this the UNSC or Joseph Kony come on leave the kids out of it!
The Doctor: During his training John displayed his incredible skill, becoming the program's top candidates. At 14 he went through the SPARTAN-II Augmentation procedure. This dramatically increased bone integrity and density making his body almost indestructible. His intelligence, memory, creativity and reflexes were also enhanced increasing by 300%.
DAM: After the augmentations John was capable of taking on and beating the crap out way more experienced UNSC marines. I need to get my hands on these augmentations, than I will get my revenge on Zivon for shooting me in the face.
The Doctor: Please, those augmentations want help or change yourself in any way.
Harry: Not to mention DAM, the SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures are incredibly dangerous dozens of grown men and some other 14 year olds died or simply couldn't handle the deadly procedures. Making John one of 30 men and women who survived the augmentations.
The Doctor: But enough about complex scientific procedures, Master Chief wields multiple weapons, but, his standard firearms include the M6D Magnum handgun, a 12 round pistol which can kill some a target 122.7 meters away. The M90 Close Assault Weapon System is a pump-action shotgun that fires Soellkraft 8 gauge shells that are so deadly they have been banned in reality worldwide. He also wields the M7/Caseless Submachine gun which fires 60 5x23mm M443 Caseless Full Metal Jackets, or .197 caliber rounds, Akimbo Style.
DAM: The BR85HB SR Battle Rifle is Chief's most famous weapon though he is seen using the MA5C assault rifle more, he prefers the battle rifle for its superior accuracy and reliability, the magazine contains 36 M634 X-HP-SAP rounds. He also throws the M9 Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade.
Harry: Chief's most powerful weapon is the M6 Spartan Laser which fires an incredibly damaging laser that destroys everything in front of, even at a long range it can kill infantry with ease. It also works great with destroying tanks, aircrafts and basically everything in existence.
The Doctor: Master Chief has one weapon in his arsenal he has yet to master the Type 1 Energy sword this 'sword' combines two of the coolest things in the world swords and lasers. The sword has dual plasma blades that are nearly 5 feet in length.
DAM: However, Chief doesn't just rely on weapons.
Harry: Correct DAM, his special equipment include the Overshield, Active Camouflage which turns him invisible. He also has a deployable cover and my favorite the Bubble shield.
The Doctor: The Bubble shield can deflect and protect Chief against any sort of projectile no matter how powerful, however people and vehicles can move right through it.
Harry: Back to the SPARTAN-II augmentation procedures, after his procedures Chief could run 65.2 miles per hour, and killed a Special Ops Sangheili in one punch. He also survived a fall from orbit to the Earth with nothing but a piece of shrapnel survived and was up on his feet and fighting enemies just a few seconds afterwards.
The Doctor: He's defeated countless enemies and deadly armies singlehandedly. Leading the UNSC against three separate threats the Insurrection, Alien Covenant, and The Flood.
DAM: Who are basically space zombies and the uncredited inspiration for Necromorphs. All of these weapons, skills and feats make Master Chief one of the greatest super soldiers in video game history.
"Sir, permission to leave the station?"
"For what purpose, Master Chief?"
"To give the Covenant back their bomb."
Chief:
Origin: Halo 4
Age: 62 (As of Halo 4)
Height: 7'2" (w/. Armor) 6'10" (no Armor)
Weight: 1,000 lbs. (w/. Armor) 286 lbs. (no Armor)
Weapons and Abilities:
M6D Magnum
M90 Close Assault Weapon System
M7 Caseless Submachine Gun (Akimbo Style)
BR85HB SR Battle Rifle
M9 High-Explosive Dual Purpose Grenade
M6 Spartan Laser
Type 1 Energy Sword
Overshield
Active Camouflage
Deployable Cover
Bubble Shield
Armor: Mark VI MJOLNIR Armor
Strengths & Feats:
Fell to the Earth on a piece of shrapnel, survived and kept fighting
Killed a Special Ops Sangheili in one punch
Can run 65.2 miles
Defeated countless enemies and armies such as The Didact, Covenant, and the Flood (who are basically zombies)
Destroyed Halo 04 and The Ark
Weaknesses:
No exploitable physical weaknesses
Lacks proper sword fighting skills
Enemies can walk through the Bubble Shield
Despite being 62 years old still a very capable and skilled fighter
Marley: All right the combatants are set.
DAM: It's time for a Death Battle–
The Doctor: Wrong show, buddy
DAM: Right, it's time for a battle to the death!
Master Chief sits upon a hilltop looking through his visors spotting a massive facility, inside this facility he spots a large group of unidentified Cerberus soldiers lead by Commander Shepard upon marking Shepard as his primary target he stands up and swoops his BR85HB SR battle rifle off the ground and runs down to confront his foes.
Back inside the facility Commander Shepard and the Cerberus operatives prepare for combat ready for anything. However, they weren't prepared for what came next, Chief ran up to the entrance firing M6 Spartan Laser blasting the doorway open with ease while completely obliterating the majority or Cerberus operatives. Commander Shepard dove for cover as the laser beam blew out the other end of the building. Master Chief placed his Spartan Laser on the floor and replaced it with his BR85HB SR battle rifle. The two walked towards each other and aimed their respected weapons at one another.
FIGHT!
Both Shepard and Master Chief wasted little time immediately firing a flurry of rounds at each other there armors holding strong. Unfortunately for Chief and his smaller magazine he was forced to reload. Seizing his opportunity Commander Shepard rushed Master Chief firing his M-6 Avenger in rapid succession. As he closed the distance, however, Master Chief swung his hand out knocking the rifle from Shepard's hands and kicked him backwards stunning him. He went to reload his battle rifle, and again failed do so as Shepard unholstered his M3 Predator heavy pistol firing two shots down range both making contact on Chief's helmet. Shepard used his Biotics to lift and throw a massive grate at Master Chief, who was forced to dive for cover quickly picking up a Type 1 Energy Sword and instantly disappeared. Commander Shepard carefully looked around the room searching for his opponent. Unbeknownst to him Chief was right behind him the entire time. As Master Chief rushed Shepard his opponent heard him coming using his biotics Shepard knocked Chief off balance giving him time to counterattack. The two men ran towards each other swinging their respected blades, Shepard blocked Master Chief's Energy sword twice with his OmniBlade, kicking Chief in the gut and thrusting his OmniBlade ready to end the fight. However the blade didn't get close to even leave a scratch on the Chief's armor. Master Chief retaliated swiftly punching Shepard in the face and stabbing him with his energy sword. Shepard grit his teeth in pain, using his Biotic shockwave knocking Master Chief backwards and pulling out his Adrenaline rush power up. He jumped to his senses and threw another grate at Chief smacking him in the back of the head making him drop his energy sword. Shepard then charged Master Chief and punched him across the helmet twice. Chief retaliated by blocking the majority of Shepard's attacks before catching a right hook. Shepard's hand opened up to reveal a Frag Grenade the grenade blew and Chief flew backwards.
Master Chief struggled for a moment to stand and turned towards Shepard who was environment by his Biotic Barrier and was left completely unharmed by the grenade. Shepard reloaded his M3 Predator and ran around the room firing his pistol. As he did this Master Chief drew his M6D Magnum and began to do the same. The two men came closer and closer to each other and as Shepard swung his arm out to punch Chief with his OmniBlade. Master Chief took out his M90 Shotgun and blaster Shepard in the chest sending flying backwards. Chief threw his M90 shotgun on the ground and removed his BR85HB SR battle rifle he neared his opponent and began to fire his battle rifle in 3 round bursts. Shepard was protected with his Biotic Barrier and used his Concussive shot striking Chief in the chest merely stunning his foe. With his foe stunned and incredibly determined to end the fight Shepard used his Biotic slam on Chief crushing him with a giant slab from the ceiling. Master Chief broke out of the mountain of shrapnel on top of him his M7 Caseless submachine guns in hand. The two men ran towards each other firing their respected weapons. As the neared each other Shepard picked up his disrupter ammunition power up and struck Chief in the chest three times only stunning him and slowing down his charge only by a few miles. Frustrated he pulled Chief towards him using Singularity and then warped behind him picking up one of his Cerberus operatives M-100 grenade launchers firing a multitude of grenades at Chief. However through the clouds Master Chief kneeled safe behind his Bubble Shield, Shepard saw this and ran towards his foe jumping through the Bubble Shield tackling him. Shepard pushed Chief backwards but was kneed in the gut and knocked on his stomach. Master Chief picked up his M90 shotgun and went to shoot Shepard in the face but his foe warped away the pellets destroying the ground where his head once was. He reappeared not to far away putting his M3 Predator away for his M-8 Avenger. Frustrated beyond belief Chief threw a grenade at Commander Shepard forcing him to use his Biotic Barrier. As the smoke cleared Shepard was staring down the barrel of Chief's M6 Spartan Laser, Chief fired his Spartan laser as Shepard reactivated his Biotic Barrier. Commander Shepard flew backwards and crashed into a wall as the laser carved a hole in the wall behind him. Once the beam dissipated Shepard collapsed to his arms and knees struggling to breath. Master Chief walked towards him and picked him off his feet. He then brought his Energy sword behind his head and stabbed Shepard in the stomach, ripping it from his body and armor before throwing Shepard over a cliff outside of the broken out wall. Unholstering his BR85HB SR battle rifle Chief shot Shepard in the chest as he fell to his death. Upon Shepard hitting the ground Master Chief fired his Spartan laser completely obliterating his already dead foe.
K.O!
DAM: Holy crap! Mass Effect fanboys aren't gonna be too happy about that!
Harry: Absolutely, while Shepard and Chief had similar weapons and armor. Chief's stronger armor and heavier hitting weapons destroyed Shepard. Sure Shepard's Biotics gave him more options and control in the battle his weapons fell short.
The Doctor: Chief is tougher too, he's survived a fall from orbit and continued to fight just seconds later. Shepard's greatest achievements were possible because he always had a team by his side. While Master Chief has defeated countless armies and ultimate baddies on his own.
DAM: Looks like Master Chief was John's shepherd when he gave him his Halo. Haha! I'm so witty and cleaver!
Harry: The Winner is Master Chief.
The Doctor: Again...
DAM: Next time on Deadliest Warrior of Fiction!
It's a fight between Anime and Magna tough guys...!
(Kenpachi Zaraki walks towards the camera his massive sword slung over his shoulder)
Two Powerful Swordsman...!
(Sol Badguy accesses his Dragon Install form and attacks That Man slashing his opponent dozens of times with his Fireseal)
One Epic Battle...!
(Sol Badguy and Kenpachi Zaraki engage in a quick skirmish Sol blocks Zaraki's Nozarashi with Fireseal before using his Gun Flame attack forcing Kenpachi Zaraki to jump backwards)
Kenpachi Zaraki versus Sol Badguy!
Before we end this installment of Deadliest Warrior of Fiction, I would like to say that this episode is dedicated to Leonard Nimoy. The most interesting man/Vulcan in the world. He was every young teens favorite character from Star Trek: The Original Series for his performance and logic. He'll be forever remembered and cherished. If you couldn't guess I'm a massive Trekkie, that's were my entire Live Long and Prosper originates from. He was an amazing actor, husband, father, grandfather and devoted Star Trek advocate.
Here is another list a more ideas for future matchups
Samus Aran v. Boba Fett (I know Death Battle already did this TWICE, this will be my version and battle)
Rosalina v. Palutena
Captain Kirk & Mr. Spock v. Han Solo & Chewbacca
Unicron v. Galactus
Wizardry I Enemies v. Wizardry II Enemies
The Flash v. Quicksilver
Jonas Brothers v. One Direction
This is Harbingers of NEVEC signing off. Saying don't forget to read, review and favorite. And as always Live Long and Prosper.
Master Chief versus Commander Shepard Epilogue:
Chief walks away from the facility when a woman came up from behind him. He aimed his BR85HB SR battle rifle at the mysterious women, but, she carefully put her arm up in mercy.
"Who are you?"
"My name is EDI."
"Why are you here?"
"I've heard you've been in need of an aid."
(*Sobbing*) "Yeah, I haven't really been the same since I lost Cortana."
"Well, I'll be glad to replace her. You know your armor could use some recharging."
"That's it!"
Master Chief pumps his M90 shotgun and blasts EDI point blank in the face,
"Good god! She was almost as annoying as Cortana! I know my shields are low I just got in a fight!"