Author's note: I will not be doing William Wallace vs Ashurnasirpal II due to the amount of gap in time between the two, even though it would have been a decent match, I will be doing William Wallace vs Guan Yu instead.
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Cheyenne Dog Soldier: The fierce costumed warrior who resisted American expansion into the Great Plains.
(A Dog Soldier ambushes an American soldier, bashing his skull in with his gunstock war club.)
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Aztec Eagle Knight: The elite infantry soldiers who fought and killed in the name of their gods.
(Several eagle knights look on as their high priest sacrifices a prisoner.)
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 warriors who never met in a face to face duel.
Cheyenne Dog Soldier
Circa: 1869 A.D.
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145 lbs.
Armor: Bone-Pipe Breastplate, Buffalo Hide Shield
Aztec Eagle Knight
Circa: 1500 A.D.
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140 lbs.
Armor: Cuacalalatli Wooden Helmet, Ichcahuipilli Tunic, Leather Greaves, Chimalli Shield
"This is going to be an interesting matchup," Richard "Mack" Machowicz explained, "Today you have two warriors who wore elaborate costumes and fought for entirely different reasons."
"I'm siding with the Dog soldier." Biomedical engineer Geoff Desmoulin says. "He fought with so much ferocity despite being limited in weapons to defend his homeland against American expansion."
"I think the Eagle knight will win." Trauma doctor Armand Dorian counters. "They were the elite in Aztec society and carried some nasty weapons, I think I can see the dog soldier being prepped for a sacrifice."
The Dog Soldiers were a military society of the Cheyenne tribe before evolving into its own separate, militaristic band in the 1830's that played a dominant role in the Cheyenne's resistance to American expansion into the Great Plains. Following a devastating cholera epidemic in 1849, they would be joined by the Masikota and formed a separate band that occupied territory between Northern and Southern Cheyenne that would last until most of its members were killed off in the Battle of Summit Springs.
"They were as fierce as you could get. They were opposed to peace policies because they were that determined to maintain their way of life and it was that resistance until the bitter end that left them an indelible place in the history of native warfare and they will indeed be the most formidable challenge the eagle knight will face." Mack concluded.
The proud Dog Soldier rode into battle with an assortment of earthen-based weaponry aimed at halting expansion into his sacred lands:
Short Range: Flint Tomahawk
Mid-Range: Buffalo Lance
Long Range: Self Bow
Special: Gunstock War Club
But today, the proud native American goes up against an equally unique and lethal opponent from the same continent.
Eagle warriors, or eagle knights, were a special class of infantry soldier in the Aztec army. Along with their Jaguar counterparts, they consisted of the bravest soldiers of noble birth.
"The 'Eagles' were soldiers of the sun," Mack explained, "Their life was one of constant battle and their primary purpose for this continual warfare was to take prisoners to be sacrificed by their gods.
At the age of 17, young Aztec men entered their formal military training. In order to achieve adult status, a boy had to capture his first prisoner.
To become an eagle knight, a warrior was expected to capture up to 20 enemies alive.
"It might not have always been their objective to kill their enemy on the battlefield, but they were still the elite warriors of their day, the Dog soldier has got quite a fight on his hands." Mack finished.
Short Range: Tecpatl
Mid-Range: Maquahuitl
Long Range: Tlahhuitolli
Special: Tepoztopilli
Both warriors used their culture's signature weapons. But since we already tested them out in previous chapters, we will review the testing of said weapons.
"Alright, we already had the tomahawk and tecpatl tested before, let's review the tests of the weapons." Geoff said.
The team reviews the tomahawk testing from 'Apache vs Zulu' and the tecpatl test from 'Roman Legionary vs Aztec Jaguar' and their decision is final.
"Alright, I'm giving my edge to the flint tomahawk." Geoff starts off. "It functions exactly like the Apache's tomahawk and despite the tecpatl's speed, it breaks much easier than the tomahawk."
"Agreed, it also has longer reach and it awesome when thrown, the tecpatl has the advantage of getting its obsidian stuck in the body of the dog soldier, its small reach and fragility doesn't help it in anyway. Edge flint tomahawk." Dorian says.
"Agreed, the dog soldier, even with the eagle's cotton armor, still can get him before he can use his tecpatl, edge flint tomahawk." Mack concluded.
In short range weapons, the dog soldier takes the edge with his flint tomahawk.
Coming up, a reliable buffalo killing lance squares off an 'obsidian chainsaw'.
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Now its time for our warriors to reveal their mid ranged weapons, the dog soldier will be first.
"The buffalo lance was almost identical to the Comanche war lance, also equipped with a long, curved iron blade to puncture deep whether it be buffalo or human. It was 8 feet long and 5 pounds in weight," Dave explained.
Cheyenne expert Bobby 'Screaming Eagle' stood ready with the buffalo lance.
"Alrighty Bobby, we will have you test this lance out on a torso wearing the eagle's cotton armor." Geoff explained.
"No problem". Bobby said.
On 3...2...1, attack!"
Bobny launched himself forward and shot the lance through the target's chest, the blade punching straight through the armor.
Dr. Dorian made his way over to assess the damage, "Your lance managed to pierce the cotton and go through the heart, then the spine and poking through his back for an instant kill."
"With my weapon, you'll be sawed into pieces bro." Aztec expert David Lavera said not impressed. "When the battle is over, your soldier will be in pieces."
"And your eagle will have his feathers plucked." Bobby slyly replied.
Since we already tested the eagle's maquahuitl and how it basically is the same as the jaguar's huizuahqui, we review the testing from Roman legionsry vs Aztec Jaguar. The team finishes then comes to a conclusion.
"I'm giving my edge to the buffalo lance." Geoff says. "It is made of better material and capable of punching through the eagle's armor."
"I have to disagree and go with the maquahuitl." Dorian countered. "It will definitely be the most problematic weapon the dog soldier will face and with that, if he survives a hit from it, he'll have to deal with shards of obsidian stuck in his body. Edge maquahuitl.
The tie breaker fell down to Mack.
"You guys both present valid arguments, but it depends on the distance, if you're farther away, the lance has it, but up close, the maquahuitl takes it, its even."
In mid range weapons, both warriors are even.
Coming up, both warriors show off their deadly archery skills and then later, dog soldier meets Aztec eagle for the first time in a duel to the death.
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The team had already tested the self bow in MetalHarbinger's chapter in his story and since the bow is the same as the Apache's and Comanche's, we will go and test the eagle's bow.
"The Tlahhuitolli bow was a common sight in combat against the Aztecs," Dave explained, "The bow was 5 feet long and the arrows, or 'yaomime,' were pointed with flint, bone or obsidian. It is believed the arrows could fly 450 feet or more."
David stood ready with his bow, he will have six shots to kill a torso wearing the dog soldier's headdress.
"On 3...2...1...fire!" Geoff yells
David loads his first arrow and let's the arrow fly, it embeds itself in the torso's chest with blood spilling out, he loafs his second and fires it straight into the torso's eye to the amazement of the panelists. He fires his four remaining arrows into the target's chest.
Dorian walks over to check the damage.
"Some great shooting here. The first arrow actually managed to puncture hit heart for an instant kill and the second one severed the brain stem, the last four all together result in an instant or delayed kill."
The team reviews the bow testing from Apache vs Zulu, when they finish, they debate about which gets the edge.
"I'm calling this one even." Geoff starts off. "Both warriors are skilled with their respective bows and I think it depends on who handles it better."
Agreed, the eagle has the advantage with obsidian arrowheads which if the dog soldier gets hit, he will be in pain from shards of obsidian. Edge even." Dorian says.
"Yeah, totally agree, it all depends on who gets the first shot off." Edge even." Mack says
In long range weapons, our warriors are even.
Coming up, a lethal Aztec polearm goes against a skull smashing club.
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The team now tests out the Cheyenne's lethal club, the gunstock war club.
"The gunstock war club was a blunt weapon used by several native tribes that could drop a man or buffalo in one deadly swing. It drew its name from its shape similar to the wooden stock of muskets and rifles of the time, believed to be used for a psychological advantage against rival tribes in battle. In addition, it also possessed two 3 inch long spear points positioned near the elbow of the club to heighten the lethality. It was 3 feet long and weighed up to 9 pounds," Dave explained.
"It was mainly for use on foot and for melee combat, but it could also be thrown," Bobby explained showing off his war club.
To test the war club's killing power, the team has set up two pig carcasses, one for demonstrating the blunt attacks and the other for attacks with the spike.
"When you are ready, attack!" Geoff called out.
Bobby swung his club into the first pig's side with a thunderous crack before swinging it onto the other side. With noticeable damage inflicted he then brought it down onto the pig's skull for one final, devastating blow. He then made his way over to the second pig and swing the spike end into its chest before tearing it out in a gruesome display that sent a torrent of blood cascading from the gash. He then struck the pig in its neck to tear it open before delivering a hard swing that sent bone fragments sticking out. Drawing back he went for a final swing into the pig's midsection that tore out a few strands of intestine along with it.
"My f-cking God that was brutal!" Mack gasped in surprise as Dr. Dorian went over to assess the damage.
"I'm just thankful I'm not going up against somebody carrying this in battle. Man that would be scary to be on the receiving end of," Dr. Dorian commented before feeling the first battered carcass, "Your first strike is breaking ribs, not a kill, but a lot of pain for your opponent. The other side is the same result, plus hard enough to contuse the lung beneath. This guy would be crippled for sure. Your last blow is a split skull for an instant kill."
He then made his way over to the second carcass, "Your strike from the spike pierced the pig's lung for a mortal wound. You however inflicted additional trauma as you tore it out, which will lead to a rapid bleed out and a kill. With your stab to the neck you are piercing the trachea for an instant kill and the following swing would have been an instant kill," he concluded gesturing towards the exposed bone fragments.
"Are you intimidated at all David?" Mack asked.
"Not really, my weapon has longer reach and will skewer the dog soldier before he can get close." David replied.
We've already tested the Tepoztopilli before, the panelists review the testing from Roman Legionary vs Aztec Jaguar and the edge is an easy one.
"I really like the war club because of its added lethality with the spikes, but the tepoztopilli has superior lethality and reach with it. Edge tepoztopilli." Geoff said.
"Agreed, if the club is thrown and misses, you have disarmed yourself, my edge goes to the tepoztopilli all the way." Dorian agreed.
"You guys couldn't be more right, for now, stabbing beats bludgeoning." Mack concludes.
In special weapons, the eagle knight takes it with his tepoztopilli.
Coming up, our panelists gauge the X-factors of each warrior and then after that, we finally have our battle to determine who is THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR!
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And now Mack will gauge the X-factors of each warrior.
"As usual, we have training, both warriors were warriors since a young age and were bred for battle. We rated both an 81."
"For physicality, it had to go to the eagle knight because the dog soldier suffered from famines and plague. The eagle knight gets an 82 to the dog soldier's 80."
"For endurance, both hailed from harsh climates, but since the dog soldier was weakened from famine and plague, the eagle knight takes it with an 85 to the dog soldier's 79."
"Up next is ferocity, the dog soldier fought to protect his homeland while the eagle knight fought for the gods. The brutality of the eagle knight gives him a slight edge with a 90 to the dog soldier's 88."
"Lastly we have killer instinct. This obviously went to the dog soldier, the eagle knight did not always kill on the battlefield. The dog soldier gets a 92 to the eagle knight's 75".
Our scientists and weapons 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 in a battle between two elaborately costumed warriors?
"In the end, only one will remain standing. Let's find out." Mack says.
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The battle begins in the Great Plains. It is dusk and a lone dog soldier has set up camp. He and his tribe have recently been fighting with an unknown group of warriors from the south.
He is roasting a meal over the fire as he waits for his brothers to find him.
Nearby, a lone eagle knight is also looking around for his fellow warriors when he comes across the lone dog soldier. He gets low to the ground and the wind picks up.
The dog soldier hears birds flying from his right and gets a sense that someone is near. He shrugs it off anyway and continues tending the fire. Suddenly, an arrow lands in front of him and he jumps up with his bow drawn and begins scanning the area.
He knows the arrow was shot from the right and aims at the grassy hill. Suddenly, an arrow is seen hovering overhead and he moves to the left to dodge it and then he fires his own arrow at the source, nothing.
He picks up his weapons and runs to the trees nearby. He stashes his weapons near a tree and loads another arrow. He pokes his head out from the tree but heard someone yell and turns back around to see someone attempting to skewer him.
He ducks and rolls and looks up to face his enemy. A fellow wearing eagle feathers. Knowing that this is his attacker, the native American draws his gunstock war club and rushes to the Aztec in an attempt to bash his head. The Aztec dodges and thrusts his tepoztopilli out and managed to hit the dog soldier.
The tepoztopilli breaks through the dog soldier's bone pipe breastplate but not by much. The dog soldier tackles the Aztec to the ground and wrestles the tepoztopilli away. He then breaks it in half. The Aztec is now annoyed and draws his maquahuitl. He makes a quick run for it but the dog soldier follows. As they continue running, the dog soldier throws his club at the Aztec and manages to hit him in the back and the eagle knight falls over but gets up quickly and turns around to swing the maquahuitl. The dog soldier slides down onto his back and narrowly avoided getting decapitated. The dog soldier draws his lance and they both engage in a duel.
They circle each other and the Aztec would strike first by swinging his maquahuitl in which the dog soldier ducks and thrusts his lance but the blow is blocked by the Aztec's chimalli shield. The blade penetrated the shield the the Aztec drops it and tackles the dog soldier. The Aztec swings again two handed but again, the dog soldier ducks and thrusts his lance into the Aztec's stomach. The blade goes through the cotton armor like nothing and gets into the eagle knight's body, the eagle knight grunts in pain and bonks the dog soldier over the head with the maquahuitl's handle. The native American drops his lance and stumbles backwards holding his head.
The Aztec takes the opportunity to swings the maquahuitl and ends up gashing the dog soldier's arm. The dog soldier yells out in pain and quickly draws his tomahawk and swings it at the Aztec's head. The tomahawk knocks the eagle's helmet off and he stumbles back himself
The dog soldier goes to end the fight with a jump attack but the Aztec took his tecpatl out and raises it high causing the dog soldier to get himself stabbed by the obsidian blade.
The eagle knight pushes him off and proceeds to stab him in the throat multiple times.
He stops and looks at the dog soldier who is clinging to life and choking on his blood and the shards of obsidian now in his throat. He had been a worthy opponent.
The Aztec, not wanting his most powerful adversary to suffer, kneels down, removes the bone pipe breastplate and plunges the tecpatl into the native American's chest.
He then pulls the heart out and raises it high above his head. Shouting to the gods in victory.
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Winner: Aztec Eagle Knight
Aztec Eagle Knight: 536
Tecpatl: 10
Maquahuitl: 256
Tlahhuitolli: 86
Tepoztopilli: 184
Cheyenne Dog Soldier: 464
Flint Tomahawk: 117
Buffalo Lance: 202
Self Bow: 85
Gunstock War Club: 52
In a very brutal back and forth battle, the Aztec eagle knight triumphs. His most lethal weapon being his maquahuitl which scored the most kills in the simulations. The dog soldier proved to be a serious opponent, his buffalo lance being the best weapon in his arsenal.
"The eagle knight won because of his incredibly lethal obsidian weapons and his superior armor. The dog soldier's breastplate was easily penetrated by all the Aztec's weapons and the eagle knight was in superior physical condition. It was an amazing fight, the dog soldier did his best but couldn't win it today." Geoff explained.
(Dawn is coming up and the dog soldier's brothers have arrived at the scene of the faithful battle, on the ground lay the dog soldier's heartless corpse and the tecpatl still in his chest. The eagle knight is nearby looking on behind a nearby tree, he walks off with the dog soldier's buffalo lance in hand.)
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Next time on Deadliest Warrior, its a street war between two organized crime groups.
Sicilian Mafia: Deadly enforcers of the mean streets of New York.
vs
Triad: China's criminal kingpins who's only policy is murder.
Who is Deadliest?
I'd like to add that in addition to Back for blood and Redemption matches, I will also do alternate matches by pitting different warriors against each other. Also, like Back For blood will Have Winner's and Loser's Brackets.