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Russian Streltsy: The famed arquebusiers of the Russian Empire whose proficiency in firearms made them nearly unbeatable.
(A group of Streltsy invade a boyar village and quickly cut down several of them with their pischals as another hacks into a hapless local with his bardiche.)
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Swiss Guard: The de facto military of the Vatican City charged with the safety of the Pope
(A group of Swiss Guards are shown exchanging gunfire with Landsknechts attacking an important structure.)
WHO IS DEADLIEST?
To find out, we've assembled a team of world class fighters to test history's most lethal weapons. Using 21st century 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:
Russian Streltsy
Circa: 1552
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Armor: Fluted Helmet, Plated Mail
Swiss Guard
Circa: 1527 A.D.
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Armor: Steel Cuirass with Spaulders, Morion Helmet
"This is an ultimate match up between two of the best warriors of the black powder era," Richard "Mack" Machowicz started, "They were proficient in the use of their respective firearms, in addition to those they carried when things got up close and personal. They were some of the most well-trained of their day."
"I'm siding with the Swiss Guard," Geoff Desmoulin started, "They have the professional military training, the advanced weaponry of their day and the resolve."
"I'm siding with the Streltsy, they have the superior firearm and they helped create the largest empire at the time in Europe." Dorian countered
From the 16th to the 18th century the Streltsy served as Russia's premier guardsmen, beginning towards the mid-16th century when Ivan the Terrible recruited peasants and began supplying them with the arquebus. Due to his reign, Russia was constantly at war, giving the shooters ample battlefield experience, in addition to performing general guard duty and regular police functions. Because of their backgrounds as commoners they would eventually actively partake in the government and fight to end serfdom.
"They were fiercely loyal to the czar up until the end in a service that could be lifelong and hereditary," Mack concluded.
The fierce defenders carried an arsenal making them effective at all ranges:
Short Range: Sablia
Mid-Range: Bardiche
Long Range: Pischal
Special: Kindjal
But today, the fanatical guardsmen will battle brand new foes, charged with protecting the most powerful man on earth.
Founded in 1506, the Swiss Guard was comprised of military volunteers who provided their services to protect nobles and other high-ranking officials during ceremonies and court functions, the most famous unit being the Pontifical Swiss Guard founded by Pope Sixtus IV for his personal protection.
"These are men who had undergone professional military training before their service to the Pope. They have engaged in countless conflicts and have been able to save the lives of Popes in the past, most famously Clement VII during the Sacking of Rome," Mack explained.
Formally known as 'The Stand of the Swiss Guard,' 147 of the 189 guards, including their commander, died while fighting mutinous troops of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles V. Their brave actions enabled Pope Clement VII to safely escape through the Passetto di Borgo. In commemoration of the Sack and the Guard's bravery, today's recruits are sworn in on May 6th of every year.
"They had honor, they had discipline, they had resolve and above all they had fierce loyalty to their charge. They were the defenders of the church's freedom and they would fight to the death to preserve that freedom, that alone would make them some of the deadliest warriors of their day," Mack concluded.
The Swiss Guard was known for carrying the top weapons of the day as they fought fiercely to defend their charges:
Short Range: Schiavona
Mid-Range: Halberd
Long Range: Arquebus
Special: Flamberge
For short ranged combat, both warriors carried reliable sidearm swords to hack through all adversaries. Up first will be the Swiss Guard with their schiavona
"The schiavona was a basket-hilted sword that became popular in Renaissance-era Italy, known for its distinctive hand guard made up of many leaf-shaped brass or iron bars attached to a cross-bar and knuckle bow rather than the pommel," Dave explained, "It was seen as a true broadsword when compared to contemporary civilian rapiers due to its wider double-edged blade. Able to cut and thrust with equal effectiveness, it was 3 feet long and weighed 5 pounds."
Swiss Guard expert Robert Shoemaker stands ready with his schiavona. He will attack a target outfitted in the Streltsy's armor which consists of chainmail and panels of steel plates.
"Alright Robert, we've never had the chance to see a schiavona in action and we want to see what that can do," Geoff said.
"You got it," Robert said getting into position.
"On 3…2…1, en guarde!" Geoff shouted.
Robert launched himself at the unarmored torso, stabbing once into its chest and then into its belly before going higher and stabbing into its throat, then once into its skull before drawing his arm back and slashing into its neck.
Making his way towards the armored torso, he shot his blade forward and managed to penetrate around its stomach area before going higher and stabbing into its chest, leaving a small hole in a steel plate before he again went higher and thrust into its unprotected neck. He finishes off with a swing onto the helmet only denting it.
"You managed to score 5 strikes on the unarmored torso as well and you pulled it off in 15 seconds." Dr. Dorian said making his way over to the unarmored torso to assess the damage, "Your first thrust went between this guy's ribs and perforated his heart, an instant kill. Your second strike tore through this man's intestines and in a position where it will sever his spinal cord, another kill. Your third strike went through his throat and again severed both his jugular and carotid arteries. Your fourth strike went through this guy's eye and into his brain, yet another kill and your slash is doing the same thing, a near decapitation."
He then made his way over to the armored torso and assessed the damage done to the cuirass, "Your first shot penetrated the chainmail portion of the armor and you managed to break the skin underneath," he said removing the armor, "and yes you went deep enough to possibly strike the intestine, which will kill if left untreated. Moving further up your second shot again managed to penetrate a steel plate but not by much, you'll cut him, but not kill him. Your last shots severed his windpipe, that's a kill and the swing to the helmet only dazed him."
"Vladimir, let's see what you have to answer with," Geoff replied.
The Streltsy responds with a lethal Eastern European saber of their own, the sablia.
"The sablia was a Polish-Hungarian saber used by Ivan the Terrible's army," Dave began, "It had a backward curving, single-edged blade that made it particularly effective from horseback, a design possibly inspired by those used by the invading Mongols. It was 32 inches long and weighed 2 pounds."
Streltsy expert Vladimir Orlov stood with the sablia before two gel torsos, one unarmored and one outfitted in the Swiss Guard's steel cuirass and helmet.
"Alright Vladimir, it will be the same test for you. Pressure sensors are in place. On 3...2...1, attack!" Geoff called out.
Vladimir approaches the first torso which was unarmored and swings at its neck decapitating it, he then swung the sablia into the armored torso, leaving only a scratch. Undeterred he draws back and takes another swing, producing similar results. With one final mighty swing he brings the saber down on top of the helmet, leaving only another scratch.
Dr. Dorian walks over to the unarmored torso to inspect the damage. "Your swing sliced cleanly through the spine, severed the spinal cord and of course this is an instant kill."
Dr. Dorian then made his way over to the armored dummy and again assessed the damage, "From what I'm seeing here you failed to achieve any significant damage with all of your strikes."
Both swords are capable of delivering death in a rapid flurry, but where do our experts stand?
"After this testing, I'm giving the edge to the schiavona because the sablia did not achieve any penetration to the Swiss guards armor whereas the schiavona can thrust it's way into the Streltsy's armor." Geoff started off
"I agree, the sablia is a slashing weapon which will do it no good against that steel facade. Edge schiavona." Dorian seconded
"Agreed, the schiavona also has more options available." Mack finished
In short range weapons, the edge is given to the Swiss Guard for their schiavona.
Coming up, a heavy duty Russian battle axe goes head to head with a versatile slayer.
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The time has come for both warriors to break out their mid-range weapons. Up first will be the Streltsy with their bardiche.
"The bardiche was an Eastern European polearm primarily used for chopping, although its pointed end could be used for thrusting attacks as well. It had a 28 inch long cleaver-like blade, 6 feet in total length and weighing in at 9 pounds, very heavy with a lot of destruction behind it," Dave explained.
Vladimir stood with a bardiche in hand before two targets, the first an unarmored ballistic gel torso and next to it, another gel torso outfitted with the Swiss Guard's cuirass and helmet.
"Alright Vladimir, we want to see what this axe can do against both unarmored and armored opponents. The unarmored gel torso will be your first target and then after that you have 3 shots against the armored, one stab with the bardiche's sharpened end and the other two will be hacking attacks on the body and helmet. When you are ready," Geoff spoke.
Vladimir nodded and got into position.
"On 3...2...1, charge!"
Vladimir raised the bardiche above his head and brought it down in a sickening blow that nearly split the entire body in half in one swing. Pulling the blade out he stepped back and thrust the pointed end into the first target's face.
His first target dealt with, he made his way over and thrust the point through the breastplate, piercing it slightly. Pulling backward he then brings the axe down onto the target with a jarring strike that nearly shook the torso from its perch before going for the final blow and striking it on the left side of its head knocking the helmet off.
Dr. Dorian made his way over to assess the damage done to both targets, starting with the unarmored torso. "You just completely destroyed this man's collarbone and cut clear through his lung for an instant kill. With your extra shot you went deep enough to pierce this man's brain stem, another instant kill," he said before walking to the armored target and carefully examining the damage done.
"The pointed end penetrated the armor but it wasn't enough to touch the skin, could possibly break a rib or two underneath. With your second strike you struck hard enough to break four of this guy's ribs for a debilitating injury, that could possibly collapse both lungs and maybe even contuse the heart, which would be another kill. Your last strike caught him with enough force to possible cause a broken neck, which would be another kill," Dr. Dorian concluded.
"First and foremost, watching this weapon in action I must ask, did it tire you?" Mack inquired.
"Not at first, but with more strikes I did I could feel the exhasution," Vladimir huffed.
"That is a definite concern during a massive battle when you have enemies coming at you from all sides," Dr. Dorian added.
"Well you wouldn't have that problem with my weapon," Robert cut in, "It's lighter and you have more options for killing."
We've already tested the halberd before, the team reviews the episode 'Rajput vs. Knight' and upon seeing that the Streltsy and Rajput both wear plated chainmail, they conclude that the results will be the same.
"I like the nasty damage the bardiche does to you, but it weighs so much compared to the halberd. The halberd has the versatility so it gets the edge in my book." Geoff started
"I agree, the bardiche is like the Dane axe, makes you look like you were hit by a train but is heavy and will tire you in the midst of battle. Edge halberd." Dorian said
"I'm with you guys on this one for the same reasons. Edge halberd." Mack concludes
In mid-range weapons the Swiss guard take the edge with their halberd."
Coming up, both warriors show off their famed shooting skills when two black powder guns are put to the test.
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The battle now goes to long range as both warriors break out their early black powder firearms. Up first will be the Streltsy with their pischal
"We've seen the arquebus tested on the show before, but we have never seen it tested against the kind of armor a Streltsy would have worn," Geoff explained.
"Then he might as well save himself the trouble because my gun is more accurate and reloads a whole lot faster," Vladimir spoke up.
The Streltsy counterattacks with his own high-powered answer, the pischal.
"So tell us about your matchlock," Geoff asked.
"The pischal was a shoulder-fired matchlock firearm that was the trademark weapon of the Streltsy. It was 46 inches in length and weighed 8 pounds. It fired anywhere between .69 to .80 caliber rounds and had a muzzle velocity of 1155 fps. Unlike the arquebus, it had a larger flashpan so it had powder preloaded and could be reloaded much more quickly," Vladimir explained.
"I also notice that you've brought an axe along to a gunfight. Why?" Mack asked observing he brought the bardiche with him.
"The bardiche would be used as a stabilizing mount so that when the Streltsy expended his shot, he immediately had another weapon on hand," Hank answered.
"That makes perfect sense. After you get your first shot off and you have more guys rushing at you, you have a weapon ready for use once the opponent is within a range that makes your gun useless," Mack replied.
"Well we've already seen what the arquebus can do against unarmored opponents and now it is the pischal's turn," Geoff explained gesturing towards the firing range behind them where 3 targets had been set up.
"We want to see what the pischal can do against two moving targets and one static target that have been placed at 30, 40 and 60 feet respectively to test accuracy, damage potential and reload time. You will be given as many shots as you need to hit all 3 targets. When you are ready," Geoff explained.
Vladimir nodded and got into position, placing the pischal atop the bardiche.
"Vladimir, are you ready?" Geoff called out.
"Let's do this," he called back.
"On 3...2...1, fire away!"
Vladimir squeezed the trigger and as it was with the arquebus before, he managed to strike his first two targets with one shot, leaving streams of stage blood spilling out of two holes simultaneously.
"Nice!" Geoff and Dr. Dorian called out in unison.
"Notice how much faster he is reloading too," Mack pointed out, "The arquebus' average reload time is 56 seconds, but thanks to the pischal's larger powder chamber, the black powder for his second shot is already preloaded."
Vladimir took aim and fired his second shot, striking the farthest target in its center mass.
"Time! 34 seconds for reload!" Geoff called out.
Dr. Dorian made his way over to assess the damage done to the first target, "This entrance wound is as perfect a placed shot as you can get, straight through the heart for an instant kill.
"What was also impressive was how you managed to fire so accurately while holding a large axe at the same time. That takes serious skill on the part of the warrior," Mack commented.
Dr. Dorian made his way over to assess the damage done to the second target, "Your second target you struck him in the aorta, another vital spot that means instant off switch when hit."
He then made his way over to the final target, "You struck this guy right in the mouth. His teeth are going to be shattered and it's going to travel all the way through his head, cutting off communication between the brain and the spine for another instant kill. Altogether you have 2 shots and 3 kills."
"Based on what we've seen from the previous arquebus test, in regards to accuracy both these weapons are the same in my mind. As far as reload time is concerned, the pischal's reload time was 34 seconds compared to the arquebus' 56, that 22 second span matters. That was an impressive display, but we are not finished yet," Geoff said motioning to two more targets
"To settle the score, both your firearms are going to be tested against each others' armor. The test we have set up will involve oil-based modeling clay calibrated to F.B.I. ballistic standards. Hank, you will be up first against a target outfitted in the Swiss Guard's steel cuirass. Robert, you will follow suit against the Streltsy's plated chainmail.''
Both warriors took their positions with their respective firing stands.
"On 3...2...1, Vladimir take your shot!"
Vladimir squeezed the pischal's trigger and a golf ball-sized hole was punched through its steel surface.
"Wow, you actually dented the back," Dr. Dorian observed before removing the armor, "Man, that's just nasty," he said examining the exit wound, "To think of how that round would split apart inside of this man."
"Robert, you're up next!"
Robert nodded and took aim on a target outfitted in Streltsy armor, combining chainmail with steel plating.
"On 3...2...1, take your shot!"
He squeezed the trigger and his round punched through the side of a panel, leaving a partial dent in the panel itself and a hole in the chainmail.
Dr. Dorian made his way over to assess the damage, "It looks like you are going through the side, which will hit soft tissue and maybe hit a spleen, but it's not an instant kill on its own. Having said that, your round was capable of penetrating the armor and if you are on target, it's a kill."
Both long range weapons managed to penetrate their targets and put the myth of the matchlock's inaccuracy to rest, but where do our panelists stand?
"This was a close match up, but in the end I give it to the pischal for its superior accuracy, faster reload time and how it uses the bardiche for its stabilizing mount, ensuring a secondary weapon is immediately available when the need arises," Geoff started.
"You also have to keep in mind that the pischal possesses a front sight unlike the arquebus' rear sight that guarantees greater accuracy. When you have iron sights, its front sight focus, steady trigger pull. Edge pischal," Mack seconded.
"Once again I find myself solidly behind both of you on this one, edge pischal," Dr. Dorian concluded.
In long range weapons, the Russian Streltsy takes the edge with their pischal.
Coming up, its a battle of two deadly sidearms when crazy blades go head to head.
And then later, two black powder powerhouses will meet on the battlefield for the first time to determine who is 'The Deadliest Warrior!'"
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The time has now come for both warriors to reveal their trusted special weapons. Up first will be the Streltsy with the kindjal.
"The kindjal was a double-edged knife of the Caucasus with a broad blade with edges parallel for most of its length, terminating in a long, sharp point. Even with its gentle curve it could stab just as good as it can slash. It was 17 inches long and weighed over 1 ½ pounds," Dave explained.
Vladimir stood with a kindjal in hand before three suspended pig carcasses with marks spray painted on each of them.
"I want to see the capabilities of each attack this blade can produce. I want one overhead chop to the first target's gut, a horizontal slash to the second's neck, and a pierce to the final one's chest," Geoff explained.
Vladimir nodded and got into position.
"On 3...2...1, attack!"
Vladimir charged at the first target, chopping downward and almost going all the way through the suspended carcass before rushing to the next target and delivering a mighty swipe that cuts its neck straight in half. He made his way for the last target and thrusts all the way through to the end of the blade.
"Excellent," Geoff commented as Dr. Dorian made his way over to assess the damage.
"For your first target you are chopping three of this guy's ribs in half and judging by the depth, you would rip down from the stomach and into the intestines for an instant kill. With the second guy, you are cutting down through the spine for a near decapitation and an instant kill. Your final piercing shot strikes the aortic knob for another instant kill. Altogether you have 3 kills, all of them instant," the doctor concluded.
"Man, wait until you see what I have and it will totally surprise you." Robert called out
The Swiss Guards answer with a uniquely designed blade, the flamberge.
"The flamberge or flame-bladed sword as a characteristically undulating style of blade. The wave in the blade is often considered to contribute a flame-like quality to the appearance of a sword. When parrying with such a sword, unpleasant vibrations may be transmitted into the attacker's blade. It was 30 inches long and weighs 3 pounds." Dave explained
Robert stood with a flamberge in hand before two targets, one a suspended pig carcass and the other a ballistic gel torso outfitted in the Streltsy's armor.
"Alright we want to see what the flamberge can do against unarmored and armored foes. When you are ready," Geoff spoke up.
Robert nodded and got into position.
"On 3...2...1, slice 'em up!"
Robert swung the flamberge outward into the pig's neck, slicing it open. He then drew back and lunged forth, shooting it through the pig's chest. With the pig dealt with he made his way over to the armored torso and attempted to shoot the blade through a plated portion, leaving only a small hole behind. He then pulled it out and shot it through the chainmail portions of the armor, not once but twice, before finishing with a blow to the enemy's throat.
Dr. Dorian made his way over to assess the damage, "On your first target you are slicing its neck wide open and piercing the heart, both instant kills respectively."
He then made his way over to the armored target before carefully removing it, "Your first shot managed to pierce the steel plating, but the plating slowed its progress as it struck the chainmail underneath for a blow that would likely only wound your enemy. When you strike the chainmail portions, that's where things start to work. Your first blow again would be another shot that would pierce the soft tissue and possibly hit a spleen, which we've seen happen with the arquebus, another shot that would wound your target and cause a lot of pain, but not kill right away. For your second strike you reached over and pierced the liver, another blow that can be mortal, yet not an instant kill. Your last strike to the throat, severed spinal column for a definite instant kill."
Both special weapons eliminated their targets, but where do our panelists stand?
"Definitely giving this one to the flamberge, longer reach and it is basically a shorter zweihander." Geoff started
The Streltsy are basically bringing in a knife to a sword fight, pretty obvious there. Edge flamberge." Dorian seconded
"Also, the kindjal would struggle with the Swiss Guards's steel cuirass whereas the flamberge has no problem punching through the chainmail portions of the Streltsy's armor, edge flamberge." Mack concluded
In special weapons, the edge goes to the Swiss Guards for their flamberge.
Coming up, our panelists gauge the X-factors of each warrior and then after that, it's a battle between two ace marksmen to determine who is 'The Deadliest Warrior.'
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And now Mack will gauge the x-factors of each warrior.
"First and always, we cover training and the Guards take it, they had spent time in the Swiss military prior to their service and we gave them a 93 to the Streltsy's 87."
"Next is we have killer Streltsy ended taking it with an 89 to the Swiss Guards 88 because they mercilessly killed villagers."
"Next is physicality, the Streltsy took this one because they wore lighter armor and therefore have greater freedom of movement. They got an 90 to the Guards with an 84."
"Intimidation is also a factor and we gave the edge to the Streltsy for their menacing weapons and for their infamous punishment of boyars, they get a 90 to the Guards with an 88."
"Next we factor in loyalty, and while the Streltsy were loyal, Ivan's bat shit craziness made it hard for them to fully trust him whereas the Guards are extremely loyal to the Pope. They get an 89 to the Streltsy with an 81."
"Finally, we factor in ferocity, the Streltsy and Swiss Guard are even with an 89 each because the Streltsy were beating back the Cossacks and Mongols, very hard people to beat and the Guards were fiercely protecting the Pope."
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 famed black powder warriors?
"In the end there can only be one. Let's find out," Mack said.
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It is night in The Vatican City, it is under seige by the advancing Russian forces who have decided to spread their empire farther west into Europe. On the deserted streets five Streltsy on order from Ivan the Terrible are prowling the streets to scan any weaknesses in the Vatican City's defenses.
Streltsy: 5
They continue advancing in the streets until they come across a small fortress with five Swiss Guards guarding it at the entrance.
Swiss Guard: 5
The Streltsy leader orders his men to quietly advance towards the fortress and as they are within firing range, they take their pischals and aim at the Guards. The Streltsy leaders orders his men to fire and a volley of lead comes flying at the Swiss Guards hitting one in the side of his abdomen going clean through his armor knocking him sideways to the ground dead.
Streltsy: 5 - Swiss Guard: 4
The Swiss captain turns and sees the Russians reloading their next round and orders his remaining me to aim their arquebuses. He gives the order and a loud blast of their own is heard and one Streltsy is unfortunate enough to take a lead round that goes straight through his nose and exits the back of his head in red mist.
Streltsy: 4 - Swiss Guard: 4
The Streltsy have now finished loading their second rounds and the leader orders another volley and another hail of lead comes flying at the Swiss Guards. One guard takes a round to his shoulder and is knocked over whIle the other rounds miss.
The Swiss captain order his men to retrieve their blades and run. The Streltsy throw their pischals and draw their own blades. They approach the fort entrance and encounter the wounded guard. With a wicked smile on his face, a bardiche wielding Streltsy takes the pleasure raising his bardiche high and before the guard can go for his schiavona, his head is separated from his body compliment of the bardiche's massive blade.
Streltsy: 4 - Swiss Guard: 3
The Streltsy continues to violently hack away at the body until his leader stops him. The leader looks at the mess before laughing and they continue on into the fort. They come into the main hallway and they decide to split and search for their foes.
The bardiche wielding Streltsy comes into the blacksmith's shop when suddenly a guard jumps out with his halberd and swings it at the bardiche's shafts but the Russian responds quickly by lifting it up his axe down onto the guard's head.
The guard sidesteps and with his halberd, turns it to the hook end and hits it into the Russian's gut and forces him onto the group by twisting it. The Russian screams of agony are silenced when the halberd's pike is brought down onto his face.
Streltsy: 3 - Swiss Guard: 3
The Swiss Guard captain is seen running out a door leading to the town square of Vatican and he turns to see a Streltsy armed with a sablia running at him. He unsheathes his schiavona and parris the Streltsy's swing before swinging his blade and severs the Russian's hand by the wrist. Screaming at his stump, the Swiss captain swings his blade and with one swift move, decapitated the Streltsy.
Streltsy: 2 - Swiss Guard: 3
Meanwhile, the Streltsy leader is seen dueling with a guard in the foyer of the fort. They exchange blow for blow until eventually the guard parried a strike from the Streltsy leader and hits him on the side of his helmet knocking him over.
With the Russian at his mercy, be goes to bring his sword to finish him off when suddenly and kindjal is stabbed through the back of his neck severing his spine. The Streltsy second in command had made it just in time to save his leader. He throws the deceased guard aside and helps his leader up.
Streltsy: 2 - Swiss Guard: 2
The Guard second in command has made his way out the fort and into the streets and begins frantically searching from his captain. He sees him in the distance, yells and runs over to him but suddenly the two remaining Streltsy and he engages the second in command with his flamberge.
The guard parried a blow and creates an opening but the Streltsy leader swings his sablia and hits him in the helmet knocking it off and making him stumble sideways. The Swiss guard regains his bearings and sees the Streltsy second in command bring his kindjal onto his face but before he can, he thrusts his flamberge into his chest through his armor and pierces his heart.
The guard pushes up off his blade and turns to face the remaining Streltsy.
Streltsy: 1 - Swiss Guard: 2
He charges at the Russian and swings violently at him. The Streltsy blocks each repeated strike and their blades lock. The Streltsy looks over the Guard's shoulder and sees the Swiss captain running over. He pushes the guard away and swiftly decapitates him with the sablia and kicks the headless corpse at the Swiss captain.
Streltsy: 1 - Swiss Guard: 1
Both leaders eye each other and hold their swords in front of them. The Streltsy makes a move and viciously swings his sablia in hopes of catching the Guard off guard. The Guard blocks every swing before the Streltsy fakes a swing the causes the Guard to raise his schiavona to block it only for the Streltsy to quickly swing his blade downward and slices the Guard on his thigh.
The Guard grunts in pain and holds his wound and looks up to see the Streltsy going for an overhead chop. The Guard quickly stabs the Streltsy in his armor only to hit a plate but this makes the Streltsy stop mid swing.
Upon seeing this, the Guard goes for a swing at the Streltsy's head but the Russian quickly brings his sablia up to block the schiavona. With that, the Streltsy violently swings again. He continues his assault until he eventually knocks the schiavona out of the Guard's grip and swings his sablia slicing the Guard across his cheeks bringing him to his knees.
He goes to bring his blade to end the fight when suddenly he stops dead in his tracks. He gasps in shock unknown to him the Guard had unsheathed his flamberge and had stabbed it through the chainmail and into his gut.
The Streltsy drops his sablia and falls onto his knees. The Guard yanks the blade out of the Streltsy's gut and with it, he looks at the Streltsy who looks back at him and brings the flamberge down onto his neck piercing his heart in a gush of blood. He pulls the flamberge out of the Russian's neck as the corpse falls onto it's back and raises it into the air and yells he yells in victory.
Streltsy: 0 - Swiss Guard: 1
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Winner: Swiss Guard
Swiss Guard: 537
Schiavona: 146
Halberd: 203
Arquebus: 90
Flamberge: 98
Streltsy: 463
Sablia: 133
Bardiche: 97
Pischal: 202
Kindjal: 31
Following a close battle between two black powder marksmen, the Swiss Guard achieve victory. Thanks to their superior training and armor added by their more diverse halberd paired with their superior swordsmanship and schiavona is what achieved their victory.
"The Swiss Guard won because of their better training, while the Streltsy proved they can easily outshoot the Guards, when it came down to it, the Swiss were better melee fighters and their halberd was able to make mincemeat of their opponent's armor." Geoff explained.
"Well, no surprise to me, it was a good battle but the Streltsy's only real advantage was their better firearm, once the distance was closed, game over." Dorian added
"This goes to show that if you have better armor and training, makes sense you should win." Mack concluded
(The Swiss captain is seen before the Pope, presenting the fallen Streltsy's sablia as a trophy and evidence that the mighty Czar's armies can be defeated.)
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Next time on 'Deadliest Warrior' it's a battle between two tribal warriors.
Maori Warrior: Fierce unforgiving cannibal killer of the South Seas.
vs.
Maasai Warrior: The fearless lion slayer of Africa.
Who is Deadliest!?