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.)
vs.
Germanic Ghost Warrior: Nighttime horrors of northern Europe who relied upon camouflage, stealth, and brute strength rather than battle formations.
(A Ghost Warrior sneaks up on a Roman Legionary and clamps his hand over his mouth, slicing his throat with the seax.)
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!
Last time both warriors emerged victorious in a brutal hard fought battle...
(The eagle knight is seen taking the dog soldier's heart out with his tecpatl.)
...but now, what will happen when they are plucked from their respective time periods to face off against each other?
(The Ghost warrior decapitates the hashashin with his langseax.)
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:
Aztec Eagle Knight
Circa: 1500 A.D.
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140 lbs.
Armor: Cuacalalatli Wooden Helmet, Ichcahuipilli Tunic, Leather Greaves, Chimalli Shield
Germanic Ghost Warrior
Circa: 400 A.D.
Height: 6'
Weight: 180 lbs.
Armor: Chainmail, Oak Shield
"So, here we go. Back for blood match six. Two warriors unique warriors who fought for different purposes." Mack starts off. "The eagle knight was the elite of his empire and fought for his gods. The ghost warrior fought to protect his way of life from the Romans."
"The we are two uniquely costumed warriors and I can't wait to see them battle." Dorian says.
"The eagle knight may be the 'elite' of the two, but the ghost warrior has the better metallurgy in his weapons. Let's see how this match goes." Geoff says as they all get up.
The Eagle Knight brings a deadly assortment of weapons to today's battle:
Short Range: Tecpatl
Mid-Range: Maquahuitl
Long Range: Tlahhuitolli
Special: Tepoztopilli
In turn the nocturnal guerrilla warrior comes equipped with an assortment of lethal iron-based weaponry that terrified his Roman oppressors:
Short Range: Migration Period Sword
Mid-Range: Framea
Long Range: Francisca Axe
Special: Langseax
For short range weapons, both warriors relied on two very different weapons. The Eagle knight's tecpatl and Ghost warrior's migration period sword.
The team then reviews the footage of both warrior's weapons in action and come to a decision.
"Even though the tecpatl can still cause damage with shards of obsidian embedded in your body and kill you through infection, it's very fragile and won't do much with chainmail. Edge migration period sword." Geoff says.
"Agreed, the migration period sword will definitely get through all the eagle knight's defenses. Edge migration period sword." Dorian said.
"Superior reach and metallurgy also helps big time, edge migration period sword." Mack finished.
In short range weapons, the ghost warrior takes the edge with his migration period sword.
For mid range combat, both different, but very lethal weapons. The eagle knight's Maquahuitl and the ghost warrior with the framea.
The team reviews the testing of both weapons. They conclude that while both weapons have their edges, an agreement seems to not be made.
"This to me, I call it even." Geoff started off. "If you're closer, the maquahuitl takes it, farther away the framea will have it. It's even here."
"For me, I say framea, it had superior reach and metallurgy and will instant kill the eagle knight through his armor." Mack countered.
"For me, I say maquahuitl." Dorian said. "If it hits you, shards of obsidian are going to cause unbearable pain for you and leave you incapacitated for the next blow. Edge maquahuitl."
In mid range weapons, both warriors are even.
For long range, both warriors relied on two different means of taking their enemies down. The eagle knight with the Tlahhuitolli and Ghost warrior with his Francisca Axe.
The tapes of both warrior's tests is now reviewed. They conclude that both weapons can penetrate each other's armors.
"Tlahhuitolli gets the edge." Geoff starts. "Superior range and lethality gives it the edge.
"Agreed, both weapons can punch through each other's armor but the axe requires much greater strength and you to be closer to hit your target. Edge Tlahhuitolli." Dorian said.
"I'm with you guys on that one, edge Tlahhuitolli." Mack concludes.
In long range weapons, the eagle knight takes the edge with the Tlahhuitolli.
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For special weapons, both warriors utilize different weapons to slaughter their foes. The eagle knight's Tepoztopilli and the ghost warrior's langseax.
The team reviews the testing of both weapons in their respective first matches and make their decision.
"Langseax. Superior materials and doesn't break. Plain and simple." Geoff said not hesitant.
"Even with the tepoztopilli's longer reach and it's obsidian shards. The langseax will punch through all the eagle knight's armor. Edge langseax." Dorian said.
"Agreed, edge langseax." Mack finished.
In special weapons, the ghost warrior takes the edge with his langseax.
Coming up, two deadly victors return to the battlefield in a clash against new opponents to determine who will be 'The Deadliest Warrior.'
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"Alright, let's review the x-factors here." Mack says.
"For training, the ghost warrior was rated an 84 to the eagle knight's 81."
"For physicality, the ghost warrior was rated an 89 to the eagle knight's 82."
"For ferocity, the eagle knight has a 90 to the ghost warrior's 88."
"For killer instinct, the ghost warrior is rated a 94 to the eagle knight's 75."
"Lastly, we have intimidation. The ghost warrior struck fear into the hearts if even the most hardened of Roman soldiers. He had a 94 while the eagle knight will be rated a 85."
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 prevail in a battle between two uniquely costumed warriors?
"In the end, only one will achieve his second victory." Mack says flipping the switch.
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It is night in the quite forests of Central Germany. A lone Aztec Eagle Knight has set up camp for the night. He has ended up lost and separated from hi fellow warriors. For now, he will rest and continue searching for them in the morning.
He isn't aware that he has company in these woods. Nearby lurks a ghost warrior. He is very annoyed and frustrated with unknown warriors present in his land and will kill the eagle knight for trespassing.
The wind picks up and the eagle knight looks up at the swaying tree branches. He feels that he isn't alone but continues tending to the fire. The German inches closer towards the Aztec and draws a francisca axe. The Aztec suddenly jumps up with his tlahhuitolli aims and strings an arrow.
He knows he heard the bushes rustling and scans them for any signs of intruders. The German quickly sneaks backwards out the bushes and goes to find another way to his foe. The Aztec sees the bush move and fires an arrow at the source of the noise. Nothing.
He runs over to wear his other weapons are and picks them up and runs. He jogs quickly through the woods. When suddenly he sees an axe fly right at him. He quickly rolls under it and narrowly avoids it hitting his face. He quickly strings an arrow on his tlahhuitolli and fires forward. He gets up and scans the surrounding area.
He hears the crunching of leaves to his right and strings his last arrow and fires in the direction of the sounds. He places his bow on the ground and draws his maquahuitl and slowly walks to wear the footsteps were. He swears he sees someone over behind a tree and runs over to it and swings his maquahuitl only to hit the trunk.
A couple feet away behind another tree. The ghost warrior removes the arrow that hit him earlier and again, sneaks over to the aztec. The Aztec slowly moves forward with his maquahuitl raised in front of him. He continues moving when he feels a warm breath come down onto his neck.
He turns around to see a pair of eyes and quickly swings his maquahuitl. The sword club scores a hit onto the ghost warrior's side and he stumbles to the side. The Aztec quickly goes for an overhead swing only to have it blocked by the German's oak shield. The German sees an opening and goes to swing his migration period sword at the Aztec's chest. The blade slices through the armor but enough to only cut the smaller man in his upper torso.
The eagle knight grunts from his wound but ignores it and pushes the giant away. He backs up and goes into a defensive stance with his chimalli shield drawn. The ghost warrior slowly approaches with his sword and shield as well and assumes his stance. They circle each other.
The Aztec strikes first with a swing from his maquahuitl aims at the giant man's legs but he jumps up and shield bashed his foe away and quickly goes to thrust his sword. The Aztec blocks with his shield but the blade punches through and cuts his arm.
The Aztec grunts and drops his shied and makes a run for it. The German isn't going to let his prey run away and gives chase. They run through the dark forest and Aztec runs to where his tepoztopilli was stashed and hides behind a tree. The German catches up and sees his victim is nowhere to be seen.
He cautiously moves forward. The Aztec waits for the ghost warrior to pass the tree he is behind and as he does, he thrusts his tepoztopilli at the giant man's side and the obsidian manages to penetrate through the chainmail and cuts into his skin. The German yells loudly in pain as his sword is pulled from his hand.
The Aztec draws his tecpatl and stabs his enemy in the thigh making his fall down in pain. The Aztec thrusts his tepoztopilli down to skewer the man but he draws his framea and stabs the Aztec in his upper leg making him stumble back and drops his tepoztopilli.
The Aztec clutches his wound and runs off. The ghost warrior is now furious and goes to run after the Aztec but the obsidian in his wounds causes unbearable pain, but he advances anyway. He drops his oak shield and searches for the eagle knight. He stops in a quite opening and hears rustling from above. He looks up and sees the eagle knight leaping down toward him with tecpatl drawn. He rolls aside.
Both warriors get up and yell at each other in their native tongue. The German does his best to ignore his pain caused by the obsidian as the Aztec puts his tecpatl away and takes his maquahuitl out. The Aztec sees his foe's pain and runs over to swing his sword club at the ghost warrior.
The ghost warrior however begins spinning around in circles with his framea and slowly releases his grip causing the spear to slowly reach out farther making the Aztec stop in his tracks. He backs off and seeing the perfect timing, rolls under the framea and swings his maquahuitl.
The ghost warrior quickly drops his framea and draws his langseax and seeing his opponent swing his sword club, ducks under it and with his langseax, swings at the Aztec's side. The armor does nothing to protect him and the langseax slices through his side deeply in a gush of blood.
The Aztec yells in pain and falls to his knees clutching his wound. He looks up to see the ghost warrior standing over him with a wicked smile on his face.
The ghost warrior swings his langseax and decapitates the head rolls away and the German runs over to pick it up.
He raises his new prize and langseax into the air and roars in victory.
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Winner: Germanic Ghost Warrior
Germanic Ghost Warrior: 547
Migration Period Sword: 113
Framea: 203
Francisca Axe: 10
Langseax: 221
Aztec Eagle Knight: 453
Tecpatl: 6
Maquahuitl: 200
Tlahhuitolli: 79
Tepoztopilli: 168
After a battle of two unique warriors. The ghost warrior wins thanks to his weapons which were better killing tools and were made of better materials. His framea and langseax scoring 200 kills each. The eagle knight only scored more kills at long range with his maquahuitl being his deadliest weapon.
"The ghost warrior won because he was much larger, had better materials in his weapons which allowed him to punch through the eagle knight's armor. Coupled with his ability to strike his enemies when they don't expect it and dominance in the x-factors allowed him to triumph." Geoff explains.
(Dawn comes and we see the sight of the fateful battle. The eagle knight's headless corpse lays there. The head nailed to a tree with his maquahuitl laid underneath it.)
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Next time on Back for Blood. We conclude with two of season one's deadliest black powder marksmen.
Ottoman Janissary: Battle hardened slave soldiers who fought to expand the Ottoman empire.
vs.
Landsknecht Doppelsoldner: The brutal butcher of Germany who sacked Rome over unpaid wages.
Who..is..DEADLIEST?