Roman Legionary: The disciplined soldier of the Roman empire who will fight to the death.
(A Roman legionary parries an attempted strike from a Gallic warrior before stabbing through his unprotected chest.)
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Aztec Jaguar: Swift moving slayer of the ancient Mexican empire.
(A jaguar is seen impaling an enemy with his atlatl.)
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 warriors who never met in a face to face duel:
Roman Legionary
Circa: 120 A.D.
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Armor: Imperial Gallic Helmet, Lorica Hamata, Scutum
Aztec Jaguar
Circa: 1500 A.D.
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140 lbs.
Armor: Wooden Helmet. Ichcahuipilli (Quilted Armor), Chimalli Shield, Jaguar Skin
"Today, two great infantry battle as we have the Roman Legionary against the Aztec Jaguar. It will be quite an interesting match." Mack explains.
"I'm siding with the Legionary." Biomedical engineer Geoff Desmoulin says." His weapons are made of superior materials, all which will definitely leave more than a hole in the jaguar's armor."
"Well I side with the Aztec." Trauma Doctor Armand Dorian says." He is faster than the legionary and with his obsidian weapons, he will definitely be able to take the roman's heart."
Following the Marian reforms, the world's first professional army was established and they would fight on the front lines, paving the way for the Roman Republic to expand into an Empire, conquering much of ancient Europe and establishing an empire which would last for over a thousand years. Following the fall of the Western Roman Empire, they continued their activities in the East in what would become the Byzantine Empire.
"They were famed for their discipline and an unbreakable spirit that left them willing to die for Rome. It was that spirit that made the Roman Empire the largest of its day and able to survive for well over a thousand years," Mack concluded.
The Legionary charged into battle with the standard issue of the Roman Empire armaments:
Short Range: Spatha
Mid-Range: Lancea
Long Range: Manuballista
Special Weapon: Falx
Today, the legionary goes up against a new opponent, one who hails from the most powerful empire in Central America.
Jaguars were an elite military order of Aztec society similar to the Eagle Knights. They lived a life of constant warfare as full-time warriors who were expected to be leaders and commanders on and off the battlefield, in addition to acting as a city police force. To achieve this rank, a warrior had to capture 4 enemies. Along with the Eagle and Turtle warriors, they were the only elite military unit that did not restrict membership solely to the nobility as commoners who had proven themselves in battle could also be permitted to join.
"They were among the elite of Aztec society and they truly believed they were doing their part not just to preserve their society, but preserve the balance of the universe, hence their need for human sacrifices," Mack concluded.
The Aztec Jaguar came equipped with an arsenal good for all ranges:
Short Range: Huitzauhqui
Mid-Range: Tepoztopilli
Long Range: Atlatl & Tlacochtli
Special Weapon: Tecpatl
Both were fierce close combat combatants, the jaguar will demonstrate his weapon.
"The huitzauhqui was very similar to the maquahuitl, but it had triangular shards of obsidian instead of rectangular, a weapon you would hit an enemy and then pull out rather than swinging all the way through and sawing. It was 4 feet long and weighed 3 pounds," weapons maker Dave Baker explained.
Jaguar expert Eder Saul Lopez stood ready with his huitzauhqui.
"Okay Eder, you will attack a torso wearing the armor of a typical legionare." Geoff explained.
"You got it."
"3...2...1...go!"
Eder swings his huitzauhqui at the torso's helmet, leaving noticeable scratches but losing some of the weapon's obsidian, he then swings into the lorica hamata, penetrating it and spilling some stage blood.
Dr. Dorian checks the damage.
"Your strike to the helmet only left scratches, he'll only be dazed. And your strike to the chainmail managed to pierce it and penetrate into his body. You also hit hard enough to break a rib, just an injury. But, some fragments of obsidian is present in the wound, he will be in lots of unbearable pain which could leave him vulnerable."
"But keep in mind that while it is a neat weapon, our weapon is made of steel." Legionary expert Marcus Antonius said.
The Legionary used the Spatha. Due to similarities between the spatha and gladius, the team makes the assumption that the spatha will go through all the jaguar's defenses.
"I like the huitzauhqui because of the unique design of the weapon, but the spatha will definitely get through all the jaguar's defenses. Edge spatha." Geoff starts.
"I disagree and go with the huitzauhqui, sure it is inferior material wise but it is designed to continue doing damage with the obsidian, the legionary is in trouble if he has bits of it in his bloodstream. Edge huitzauhqui." Dorian countered
The tie breaker falls down on Mack.
"While doc presents a valid argument. Superior materials in the spatha and ability to penetrate all the jaguar's defenses give it the edge."
In short range weapons, the legionary takes the edge with the spatha.
Coming up, both warriors unleash hell with their deadly mid ranged weapons when a spear of Celtic design faces off against an obsidian spear.
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The time has now come for both warriors to unleash their mid-range arsenals. Up first will be the Roman Legionary with the lancea.
"The Roman's lancea was a short javelin used by their auxiliaries, used for both infantry and cavalry combat. It was used much like the pilum as both a hand-to-hand and missile-type weapon. Its design was most likely inspired by the Celt's, but shorter at 4 feet in length and weighing just over a pound, made from ash and with a dense iron head," Dave explained.
Marcus stood ready with two lanceas at hand. A torso outfitted in jaguar armor stands near.
"Okay Marcus, you will attack a gel torso outfitted in the Aztec jaguar's armor with his chimalli shield, ready?" Geoff asked
"Yeah, I am ready". Marcus replied
"Okay, on 3...2...1... Go!"
Marcus tossed his first lancea st the shield with the iron head getting through the shield. He then takes his second lancea and charges the torso and thrusts the spear into its chest, the spear easily going through the cotton.
"Alright, the first lancea went straight through the chimalli and managed to get half way through the shield. Definitely getting him in the arm. And for the second lancea, you thrusted straight into his heart for an instant kill."
"But what if you end up missing? Jaguars are swift fighters and they can dodge it since its so big we can see it coming." Eder said unimpressed.
The jaguar responds with his own spear.
"The tepoztopilli was a common frontline weapon in the Aztec military," Dave said displaying the lengthy weapon, "It was a pole arm that could sometimes measure more than seven feet tall and had a broad wooden head about a foot wide made of smaller obsidian blades. It's good for either slashing or thrusting, tough enough to pierce Spanish armor."
Eder will attack a torso wearing the legionary's lorica hamata.
"Okay Eder, on 3...2...1... Go!"
Eder stabs the torso with his spear and it manages to penetrate, he tried to pull out but his tepoztopilli gets stuck easily, after a brief struggle. He pulls out and thrusts again into the torso's heart.
Dorian walks over and lifts the hamata to inspect the damage.
"Wow, you completely skewered the man's heart on the second strike. Your first strike skewered his stomach. Wow, this is a horrible way to go."
"Your weapon is great, but it seems to get stuck easily in the armor, aren't you worried about it?" Marcus said.
"Nope, as long as I do a good amount of damage, I'll be satisfied." Eder replied.
Both sides have shown what their spears are capable of doing, which gets the edge?
"I say this is a tie, both weapons are just lethal, the lancea had the wavy pattern on its iron head, but the tepoztopilli does horrible damage to the body. Edge even." Geoff says.
"I go with the lancea, it can go through the jaguar's cotton armor like butter, while the Aztec's weapon gets stuck in the chainmail so easily, which will haunt the jaguar. Edge lancea". Dorian said.
The tie breaker once again falls upon Mack.
"Sorry doc, but Geoff is right, while the lancea can be thrown, the jaguar can dodge it and close the distance and use his tepoztopilli and skewer the legionary, it depends on the distance. Edge even."
In mid ranged weapons, our warriors are even.
Coming up, both sides reveal their long ranged weapons, then after, two foot soldiers will clash!
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The time has come for the battle to go to long range. Up first will be the Aztec Jaguar with the Atlatl & Tlacochtli combination.
"The atlatl was a spear thrower that was one of the earliest weapons systems developed by mankind. It had been used virtually worldwide until the advent of more advanced weapons systems, such as the bow and arrow, came to prominence. It works by increasing the leverage generated by the thrower's arm, also increasing the speed and accuracy of the spear. It was made from wood and bone and was 2 feet in length and weighed 4 ounces," Dave explained.
Eder had an atlatl ready before a torso wearing legionary armor.
"Eder, you will be given three shots to the target down range, one shot will see if it can penetrate the scutum shield." Geoff explained
"Sure can do." Eder says
Eder loads up his first arrow and throws it, the projectile manages to penetrate the wooden portion of the scutum. He loads his second tlacochtli and throws it at the torso. The arrow going straight through the armor and out the back. Loading his last projectile, he throws it against at the torso, the arrow ends up going through the eye of the torso with the crowd cheering in the background.
The panelists walk over and Dr. Dorian inspects the damage.
"Your first shot to the scutum actually got through it, but only a little. The second shot went straight into the heart for an instant kill. And finally, the best shot is this one. Going straight into his eye and hitting his brain, dead on arrival."
"I like it, but when its in the air, the legionary can dodge it because of it being so slow." Marcus said.
Due to the legionary's manuballista functioning similar for Alexander's gastraphetes, the team reviews the clip from Genghis Khan vs Alexander the Great and comes to a conclusion.
"While the manuballista has superior power and accuracy, the reload is similar to the gastraphetes. The atlatl and tlacochtli has simplicity. Edge atlatl." Geoff started.
"Agreed, the manuballista's reload time will kill the legionary. Edge atlatl." Dorian says.
"Agreed, edge atlatl." Mack concluded.
In long range weapons, the jaguar takes the edge with his atlatl & tlacochtli.
Coming up, a sacrificial dagger goes against a nasty war scythe. Then later. Aztec Jaguar and Roman legionary meet on the battlefield.
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The time has now come for both warriors to unleash their special weapons. Up first will be the Roman Legionary with the falx.
"The falx was a murderous weapon that originated with the Thracians and the Dacians and would eventually find its way into the hands of the Romans, who would use it for both combat and as a siege hook for breaking down enemy fortifications. It had a nice forward curved iron blade and when given enough momentum it could penetrate anything, including slicing off limbs. Altogether it was 39 inches long and weighed 3 pounds," Dave explained.
Marcus stood with his falx standing before a torso wearing jaguar armor.
"Marcus, we will tests that weapon to see if it can get through all of the jaguar's defense." Geoff explained.
"You got it man." Marcus replied confidently.
"Then on 3...2...1... Hack em up!"
Marcus used the falx to take the chimalli shield away. He then swings the falx's sharpened point onto the helmet, punching through it hut it gets stuck, he soon frees it and swings at the cotton armor, going through and spilling blood.
Dr. Dorian checks the damage.
"Your strike to the helmet managed to crack it and the sharpened point actually got into the skull but not deep enough to kill, just a wound. Your swing to the cotton armor managed to slice through and get into his ribcage and fracturing a few ribs. Debilitatinf injury."
"Our weapon may not be as long, but we have more speed with it and it can get through chainmail." Eder says.
The Aztec responds with his sacrificial dagger.
"The tecpatl was often used for ceremonial purposes, but was still carried into battle as a sidearm," weapons maker Dave Baker explained, having recreated an intricate replica of the aforementioned weapon, "It consisted of a double-sided obsidian blade attached to either a stone or wooden handle. It was typically seven to nine inches overall in length and half a pound."
Eder stood before a torso outfitted in lorica hamata.
"On 3...2...1... Go!"
Eder stabs his tecpatl into the armor, penetrating it but only causing a cut, he struggles to pull it out, he gives a hard yank and the tecpatl ends up breaking.
"Well, the tecpatl did achieve some penetration, but it only causes a minor cut." Dr. Dorian says.
Both weapons have shown what they can do, which gets the edge.
"No brainer, falx all the way. It got through all the jaguar's defenses while the tecpatl is so short and its fragility plays against it. Edge falx." Geoff started.
"Agreed, while the obsidian will cause unbearable pain for the legionary, the tecpatl barely even got through the armor. Edge falx." Dorian says
"Agreed, for ability to punch through armor gives it the edge." Mack says.
In special weapons, the Roman Legionary takes the edge with the falx.
Coming up, two foot soldiers will finally clash for the first time.
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And now Mack will gauge the x-factors of each warrior.
"As usual, we have training, the the legionary takes this, the jaguar only had to capture a few prisoners to attain his rank. The legionary gets a 90 to the jaguar's 81."
"For endurance, the legionary is a professional soldier operating in a hive mentality which leave him hardened physically and mentally. He gets a 92 to the Jaguar's 90."
"Physicality is next. This goes to the jaguar. He is trained from a young age. He gets a 92 to the legionary's 88."
"For ferocity, the jaguar was driven to fight for his gods. He gets an 88 to the legionary's 85."
"Lastly, we have killer instinct. The legionary takes this because the jaguar only captured most of the time. The legionary is rated an 82 to the jaguar's 80."
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 fierce front line soldiers?
"In the end there can be only one. Let's find out," Mack said.
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A Roman legionary is seen walking through a path in a quiet forest. He is doing a patrol on orders of his commander. There have also been reports of strange unknown warriors wandering the area. He continues his patrol and sits down on a log. He sets his weapons aside and goes to make a fire.
Unknown to him, he is being watched. An Aztec Jaguar is seen watching him from the treetops. He loads a tlacochtli into his atlatl and aims at the legionary. The roman hears a hawk fly overhead and gets the feeling he is being watched. Shrugging it off. He goes about his business when suddenly a tlacochtli lands literally centimeters away from his hand. He jumps back surprised.
He then looks up and sees another arrow flying down onto him. He picks up his scutum just in time to block it. He then gathers his weapons and makes a quick run for it.
The jaguar, not wanting to let this man get away, stealthily pursues him. The legionary stops to regain his breath when he sees a leaf fall on front of him. He looks up and sees the jaguar leaping down with his tecpatl drawn. The roman rolls to the side and looks at his attacker. A strange man wearing Jaguar skin, convinced this is the strange warrior he heard rumors of, he draws his spatha and with his scutum, holds his shield in front of him.
The jaguar draws his huitzauhqui and charges the roman, the roman pokes his spatha out, but the jaguar ducks and twirls to the roman's blind spot and swings his sword club. The club hits the legionary's helmet with a jarring clang and he stumbles over. The jaguar then raises his sword club high and swings it downward. The roman quickly stabs his spatha into the jaguar's calf. The Aztec grunts and kicks the spatha away.
The roman gets up and makes another run for it. The jaguar retreats into the bushes to make another surprise attack on the legionary.
The roman finds his manuballista and lancea stashed behind a tree. He loads his manuballista and then aims out from cover. He sees that the jaguar has disappeared. He suddenly hears rustling in a nearby bush and fires his manuballista where he heard the sound. Nothing. When he bends to reload his crossbow, he is quickly ambushed by the jaguar and gets stab with the tepoztopilli. He screams at the pain and falls over but knows his armor saved him, he kicks a log at the jaguar's feet and trips him. He gets up to retrieve his lancea and brings it downward to stab the jaguar. The Aztec rolled quickly and draws his tecpatl.
The Aztec is frustrated and intended to end the fight. The roman thrusts out the lancea and the jaguar rolls around it and stabs the roman again. His armor saving him but he feels the tecpatl had cut into him. The jaguar pushes the legionary and breaks his lancea in half. The roman, now angry, draws his falx and both stand with their weapons.
The Aztec takes his chimalli and holds it protectively on front of him. The roman swings it falx to which the jaguar blocked with his shield, but the chimalli is sliced in half and the falx cuts into his arm. He grunts and drops the shield and retreats and climbs onto the trees.
The roman, knowing he will ambush him again, stands and waits for his enemy.
He hears rustling from above and sees the jaguar leaping down onto him again. Reacting quickly, the roman swung his falx and cuts into the jaguar's side, his armor doing nothing to protect him. The force of the swing knocked the jaguar aside.
As the jaguar laid there holding his wound. He thinks of his failure to the gods and tried to crawl away.
The roman stands on top of him, turns the Aztec into his back, then with a mighty swing, he hacks into the jaguar's belly open spilling out his intestines and the Aztec screams in pain as he tries to hold his entrails before going limp.
Upon seeing his foe has been defeated, he raises his falx into the air and yells "Nam et de gloria Romae!"
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Winner: Roman Legionary
Roman Legionary: 576
Spatha: 135
Lancea: 186
Manuballista: 10
Falx: 245
Aztec Jaguar: 424
Huitzauhqui: 192
Tepoztopilli: 184
Atlatl & Tlacochtli: 39
Tecpatl: 9
In a epic battle between two fierce foot soldiers, the legionary prevails in a relatively one sided battle. His falx and lancea destroying the competition.
"The legionary won because he had the superior materials in his weapons, also, coupled with his ability to punch through all the jaguar's armor with all his weapons is what made him victorious. The jaguar was good, but couldn't win today." Geoff explained.
(The Roman is seen resting at his camp, he has treated his wounds. Tomorrow, he will return to Rome and warn his emperor of the new threat that may be upon them. The jaguar's tepoztopilli is now in his possession.)
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Next time on Deadliest Warrior, its a battle between two warriors who fought to protect their respective nations against invaders.
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vs
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