Note: I give another thanks to Zivon96 for suggesting I use Hashomer vs. Cowboy. It's always nice to get suggestions because I've already brainstormed my ass off for season two. I would like to thank Metal harbinger for providing me weapons for the Chechens. Weapons testing in some aspects courtesy of Metal Harbinger. Shout out to DeadAliveManiac too for insight!
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I.R.A.: The unstoppable urban guerillas who waged a bloody war for Irish independence.
(An small group of I.R.A. drive up to a British checkpoint and fire their AR-15s and sterlings gunning them down.)
vs.
Chechen Rebels: Anti-Russian terrorists who goal is to separate from the Motherland.
(Several Rebels are seen ambushing a squad of Russian soldiers gunning them down with their Borz and AKs.)
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 rebel groups who never met on the battlefield.
I.R.A.
Circa: 1992
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Armor: None
Chechen Rebels
Circa: 1999
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 165 lbs.
Armor: None
"Today we are looking at a battle between two guerilla factions on a mission for independence. On one hand, you have the I.R.A., who fought a bloody urban campaign for freedom from the British and on the other you have the Chechen Rebels, who fought two wars against Russia. We're going to see what happens when they finally meet on the battlefield," Former Navy S.E.A.L. and Historian Richard "Mack" Machowicz started.
"These are two of the most deadly paramilitary groups out there, in the end, I'll give the edge to the Chechen Rebels. I think their more brutal fighting style is going to lead them to victory." Biomedical engineer Geoff Desmoulin said
"I'll side with the I.R.A." Trauma doctor Armand Dorian countered "I simply cannot not overlook how clever their weapons are. I think their weapons and superior ingenuity is going to win it for them."
Originating from the Irish independence movement of the early 20th century, the original I.R.A. was born with the goal of reuniting Ireland and removing the United Kingdom's influence. Eventually the group would separate into different factions over conflicting agendas. The Provisional Irish Republican Army, P.I.R.A. for short, desired to unite Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State through violent means, initiating a campaign of terrorism known as 'The Troubles,' a conflict which endured for three decades.
"They were on a mission of independence and reunification. A soldier who is willing to die for the sake of a cause that momentous is dangerous," Mack concluded.
The I.R.A. came equipped with an arsenal designed for carrying out a long bloody campaign for independence:
Short Range: Browning Hi-Power
Mid-Range: Sterling Sub-Machine Gun
Long Range: AR-15 Armalite
Special: LPO-50 Flamethrower
Explosive: Nail Bomb
But today, the Irish nationalists go up against an equally deadly opponent with an agenda all their own.
During the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, Chechnya declared independence. In 1992, Chechen and Ingush leaders signed an agreement splitting the joint Chechen-Ingush republic in two, with Ingushetia joining the Russian Federation and Chechnya remaining independent. The debate over independence ultimately led to a small-scale civil war since 1992, in which the Russians supported the opposition forces against Dzhokhar Dudayev. Thousands of people of non-Chechen ethnicity fled the Chechen Republic and Chechnya's industrial production began failing after Russian engineers and workers fled or were expelled.
"Just like the I.R.A., they're on a mission for independence. They will not stop until they gain that independence from mother Russia. Even though they lost those two wars rapidly, they left the Russian people in fear of what they'll do next. The I.R.A. has got quite a fight coming their way." Mack finished
The Chechens bring to the tables an arsenal of homemade mixed with captured weapons from their foes.
Short Range: Makarov
Mid-Range: Borz
Long Range: AK-47
Special: RPO-A Shmel
Explosive: PMN Mine
Both warriors will start out with their trusted sidearms in battle. Up first will be the Chechen rebels with the Makarov.
"The Makarov pistol was the official sidearm of Soviet armed forces, eventually making its way onto the Black Market and into the hands of the Chechen Rebels stolen from dead Russian soldiers. It is popular for its conceal-ability," Chechen Rebel Ilya Akhmadov demonstrating this by pulling the small pistol from his pocket, "It has an effective range of 50 meters and has 8 9mm Makarovs per clip."
To test the Makarov's capabilities, the team has set up an infiltration simulation. Ilya will enter a building guarded on the outside by two armed, moving foam targets, followed by two more on the inside and the high priority final target stationed in the last room.
"Ilyas, are you ready?" Geoff called out.
"Yes!" he shouted back.
"Then on 3...2...1, move out!"
Ilya walked towards the two guards with his hands tucked in his pants pockets, coming within feet of the two targets before drawing his gun and firing a round into the head of the first armed target as the other moving target turned to face him, quickly dropping the second enemy with two rounds to the face.
He makes his way to the building where he kicks the door open and is immediately met by the third target, firing a 3 shot grouping into its foam chest before he is confronted by the fourth target and fires a shot into its stomach, but he is forced to reload and fires two more shots into it and then makes his way to the room and fires 4 rounds into the mannequin's chest.
"1 minute, 3 seconds!" Geoff called out.
Dr. Dorian made his way over to assess the damage, "Your first guy has a round to the dead center of his forehead and your second guy takes two to the face before he even knows what's hitting him, both instant kills."
He then made his way into the building to investigate the others, "With your first guy in here you are getting a very close knit grouping in his lungs. He can't breathe and he'll be dead within seconds. With the other guy you struck him low and you've actually gotten him in the lumbar section of his spinal cord, so he won't be able to move anything below the waist. You then finished him off with two to the head to kill him for good."
He then made his way into the office and went to examine the high priority target, "Again I'm seeing another close grouping and his heart and aorta are both shredded open for an instant kill. Altogether you have 5 guys dead."
"But you're magazine size is so puny, you had to reload in the middle of shooting a guy. My gun has more bullets and better stopping power." I.R.A. expert Skoti Collins said
"Okay Skoti, you are up next with the Browning Hi-Power and the same tests applies to you. When you are ready you can get into position," Geoff spoke.
Skoti nodded and took a position behind a bush at the start.
"On 3...2...1, open fire!"
Skoti popped out and fired three rounds into the first target, tearing apart his chest and neck. He switched his sights to the second moving target and fires two rounds into his face before charging towards the building and jump kicking the door open, striking the third target three times in the chest before the fourth target moves into view, taking two more rounds to the head. With his four secondary targets incapacitated he moves towards the office and kicks the door down, firing his remaining three rounds into its upper back before it can turn to face him.
"45 seconds! Good job!" Geoff called out.
Dr. Dorian made his way over to the first target, "You got three critical shots on this first guy, two to each lung and the last to the throat, cutting off all his means of breathing for an instant kill. With the second guy I'm seeing one through the eye and another between the eyes in a tight grouping, both alone would be instant kills."
He then made his way inside and other to the third target, "This guy took another tight grouping to the chest, aorta nicked and heart perforated, all are kills. For your fourth target you got him twice in the head for two more instant kills."
He then made his way into the office for the final target, "You struck this guy before he could even turn to face you and your first shot is striking him in the thoracic vertebrae to cause instant paralysis and your last two pierce the heart and aorta respectively, again all kill shots. You have 5 kills altogether."
Both experts killed all their targets in one terrorizing sweep, but where do the panelists stand?
"I can't like the Makarov, the clip size is so small, edge Browning Hi-Power." Geoff started
"Better accuracy, larger caliber and larger clip size, edge Browning," Dr. Dorian seconded.
"The Makarov's only redeeming quality is how concealable it is. It's good in the beginning, but once you get farther away your accuracy wanes. Edge Browning," Mack concluded.
In short range weapons, the I.R.A. takes the edge with the Browning Hi-Power.
Coming up, both warriors break out their mid-range weapons when an SMG literally built from scratch takes on the Sten's replacement.
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The time has now come for both warriors to show off their mid-ranged arsenals. Up first will be the I.R.A. with the Sterling Sub-Machine Gun.
"The Sterling replaced the Sten following World War II. It had an effective firing range of 220 yards with a rate of fire of 550 rounds a minute. It uses a 34 round box magazine of 9mm rounds that you load into the side of the weapon, making it easier to use from a prone position," Skoti explained.
Skoti will be testing the Sterling against 4 moving attack bots dressed as Chechen Rebels set up 20 yards away. He will have 2 magazines to dish out as much damage as he can.
"Skoti, are you ready?"
"Ready!" he called back.
"Activate the attack bots!" Geoff ordered and the four mounted mannequins, all of whom were clad in Chechen fatigues, started moving back and forth.
"On 3...2...1, open fire!"
Immediately the first explosive was detonated, kicking a bunch of dirt into the air followed by a pillar of smoke that hampered his vision. Skoti wasn't deterred and the Sterling roared to life riddling the moving mannequins with bullets, his shots tearing through the net's surface. Another explosive detonated and more dirt and smoke were kicked into the air, yet he continued firing until his gun clicked empty. He quickly ejected the spent clip and loaded the new one, repeating the process as a third bomb went off, yet Skoti kept firing and riddled more of the targets with bullets until his gun clicked empty.
"Done!"
"Good work. We are detecting out of 68 shots you managed to score 59 hits. That's very impressive for all the obstructions you had to deal with," Geoff reported.
"This is a very fast gun and all your targets are riddled with bullets to their faces, necks, chests and stomachs. These guys are all dead," Dr. Dorian spoke.
"Think you can top that?" Mack asked Ilya.
"Definitely, this is the Borz, Chechen for "wolf". It is one of the numerous guns Chechens would make literally in their houses and discard after one use because of how cheap it was to make them. It fired 30 Makarov rounds per clip." Ilya said proudly producing his weapon
The team sets up the test once more with the same rules applying, Geoff keeping track of the 60 shots.
"On 3...2...1... FIRE!"
Ilya takes aim and unloads a flurry of shots at the first set of dummies, riddling them with holes and spill blood onto the grass. He loads his next clip and begins to fire again and, as soon as he finishes off the fourth target, the gun jams. The expert works desperately to fix it, but he tosses the gun aside, saying "Done!"
"Good work, 32 hits out of 60 shots." Geoff said.
"Impressive, like the Sterling all these guys who are hit are dead, one guy still coming at you." Dorian said
Both sub-machine guns have ravaged their targets, but where do our panelists stand?
"I am giving the edge to the Sterling, better reliability and he killed all his targets. Not to mentiom you can't aim the borz." Geoff started
"I wanted to like the Borz for its ingenuity, but the weapon broke completely during the test. Edge Sterling." Dorian seconded
""With the magazine being loaded into the side of the gun, that can allow the Sterling to be used without much difficulty while prone. Looking at the Borz, those things break, edge Sterling." Mack concludes
In Mid-Range weapons, the I.R.A. takes the edge with their Sterling Sub-Machine Gun.
Coming up, both warriors reveal the world-renowned assault rifles they rely upon when battles fall to long range.
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The time has come for both warriors to unleash their long ranged weapons. The Chechen Rebels will be up first with the famed AK-47.
"The AK-47 is one of the most popular assault rifles in the world. It has low production costs, reliability and ruggedness. I could lose this in a stream, fish it out and it would still fire. It's the kind of gun I would trust my life with if I were fighting an insurgency. It has a rate of fire of 600 rounds a minute and an effective range of 330 yards on full automatic with an additional hundred when on semi-auto. It fires 7.62x39mm M43 and uses a 30 round detachable box magazine," Ilya explained.
"This gun has been used in almost every major world conflict since its creation. It's also quite the reliable rifle too. Are you feeling intimidated at all?" Mack asked Skoti.
"Not at all. My gun has the range and the accuracy," Skoti responded.
The I.R.A. will be answering the challenge with the AR-15 ArmaLite.
"The AR-15 was adopted under the designation of M-16. It's popular for its accuracy and modularity. It can fire 800 rounds a minute on full auto and has an effective range of over 650 yards. It fires 5.56 NATO cartridges and also uses a 30 round detachable box magazine," he explained.
"We want to see just how accurate those guns are and we've set up a firing range using both large and small targets to determine which is better. Both of you will be given one clip each and will fire until you are empty. When you are ready get into position," Geoff explained.
Both experts nodded and took their respective places with their aim on the targets on the racks in front of them, some larger bottles filled with stage blood on the lower level and a few glass balls suspended from the top bar, also filled with fake blood.
"On 3...2...1, open fire!"
Both men squeezed the triggers on their rifles and immediately Skoti managed to hit one of the smaller targets whereas Ilya got a few rounds off before finally hitting something and then managing to hit another bottle in rapid succession.
Skoti too had a bit of struggle, but was hitting the targets in faster time than Ilya, both of them showering the grass below in fake blood. They continued until Skoti struck his last target and Ilya's rifle clicked empty.
"Very impressive showing by both guns, but Skoti's showed to have the greater accuracy and thus he was able to take down all targets while Ilya has only has one left," Geoff explained.
"Not to forget I also still have three rounds left over," Skoti said ejecting the AR-15's clip.
"Well it's not over yet," Ilya replied, "From what I've heard, the M16 rifle family doesnt do very good in bad weather conditions."
"And that calls for another test," Mack said motioning towards a wet patch of earth, "When it's rainy out and you got yourself some muddy conditions, you're going to be crawling through the mud and grass, both of which can affect your weapons if they are not properly secured. Ilya, if you don't mind pass me the AK please."
"Do your worst," Ilya said with a confident smile
Mack slathered mud all along the length of the gun, paying extra attention to the trigger and grips. He finished by pouring a cup of water down the barrel. "Here you go. Now your turn Skoti."
Skoti handed the AR-15 to Mack and the same process was carried out, "Thanks," he sarcastically commented.
"Now you will be firing upon 3 targets in full bursts with one clip. If the gun jams the test is over," Geoff explained motioning towards the three foam targets, "Ilya, you will be up first."
Ilya nodded and raised the rifle. He pulled the trigger and the gun fired without a hitch, his rounds flying out of the barrel and connecting with his targets. He fired repeated bursts until the clip emptied.
"Done!" he called back.
The mud encrusted AK-47 fired without difficulty. How will the AR-15 match up?
Skoti took his position and began to fire. His bullets flew out of the barrel and he got halfway through the clip before he suddenly stopped.
"Jam!" he called back.
"Well, I think we all know which rifle is reliable." Ilya snickered
"I don't know this is still too close to call," Mack replied.
"Me too. Both these guns are evened out by their strengths and weaknesses. If you ask me, we need a fresh set of eyes on this," Geoff commented.
With things still too close to call, the panelists will be setting up one final test, a room full of targets. The team has set up a mock bar with three stationary targets, a pop up bartender and a roving rival. The team has called in 'Deadliest Warrior' author Private First Class Rice Man, an infantryman in the United States Army to act as the tiebreaker. He will have one clip for each rifle.
Rice Man stood at the ready with the AK-47 in hand.
"Alright Rice Man, when you are ready. On 3...2...1, open fire!"
PFC Rice Man took aim on the targets seated at the table and tore through all three of them in a stream of screaming metal before the bartender popped up from behind the bar counter, only to find itself riddled with rounds to the face and chest a second later. The mock I.R.A. member then rolled into view, only to be halted by another torrent of lead before PFC Rice Man called out "Time!"
"All these men are dead, riddled with rounds to their vital areas," Dr. Dorian reported.
"How did it feel for you?" Mack asked PFC Rice Man
"Indeed it was very reliable, I'd trust this in the muddy enviroments...Love the AK-47...but too damn terrorisy for me..." he replied.
"Well it's not over yet," Skoti spoke handing him the AR-15.
The team cleaned up the mess left by the AK-47 and Rice Man waited until some new targets were set up. When things were ready he got into position.
"On 3...2...1, take 'em down!"
Rice Man stepped up and repeated the same process, starting with the static targets before shifting his sights to the bartender and dropped him in a close knit grouping before the mock rebel came rolling into sight, taken down by another quick burst.
"Once again all these men are dead, but with these guys I'm seeing closer knit groupings on the vital areas that would be bound to drop them faster," Dr. Dorian commented.
"It seemed like this gun I was better able to take aim and not have to rely upon spray and pray. I didn't feel like I needed to use any extra rounds. These guys were dead the second I hit them. If you ask me, I'd give this gun my edge."
Both assault rifles have shown off their respective strengths and weaknesses, but where do our panelists stand?
"I'm still sticking with the AK-47. It has that ruggedness and reliability. If your gun doesn't work, you're dead," Dr. Dorian started.
"I'm sticking with the AR-15. It has the longer effective range and the greater accuracy," Geoff countered.
The tiebreaker would fall down to Mack.
"While both guns have their visible strengths, like the AK's reliability and the AR's accuracy, they also both have their weaknesses, the AR's tendency to jam in bad weather conditions and the AK's sacrifice of accuracy for the sake of power. If I were in an actual battle I would want both, but accuracy will take down your enemy before reliability will and thus I'm giving my slight edge to the AR-15."
In long range weapons, the I.R.A. takes the edge with the AR-15 ArmaLite.
Coming up, two special weapons are tested when a scorching Soviet-made flamethrower goes up against an earth shattering Soviet rocket launcher.
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The time has now come for both warriors to reveal their special weapons. Up first will be the IRA with the LPO-50 flamethrower.
"The LPO-50 was a Soviet-made flamethrower used during World War II. It used three fuel tanks carried on the back and unlike others which used pressurized gas to project the fuel, the LPO-50 uses a black powder cartridge to empty each tank. Because of that, this weapon could be fired exactly three times. It used thickened diesel fuel and had a range of 70 yards," Skoti explained.
To test the LPO-50's capabilities, the team will be recreating a famed I.R.A. attack carried out against a British Army checkpoint in 1989. A makeshift Chechen checkpoint has been set up with two rebels stationed outside at the gate. Three more targets are positioned inside a small shack with fireproof cameras set up to capture the attack from a different perspective.
"Alright Skoti, when you are ready," Geoff spoke into the radio.
On cue a nondescript van comes racing into view and grinds to a screeching halt in front of the checkpoint. The side door slides open and Skoti emerges with the flamethrower strapped to his back, spraying both guards in an arc of fire.
With the two guards incapacitated he ran over to the shack and stopped in front of the opened entrance, shooting another arc of fire into the small building and spraying back and forth until he was igniting the shack's exterior.
The panelists watched from a safe distance and observed the footage from the fireproof cameras as the shack burned from the inside, all of the dummies becoming charred to a crisp.
Skoti meanwhile jumped back into the van and took off just as the volunteer firefighting team showed up to douse the flames. When it was safe the team made their way over to inspect the aftermath.
"What a mess," Dr. Dorian exclaimed as he inspected all of the charred dummies, "If these had been real people they would have sustained fourth degree burns, which can kill."
"And this was all at the high temperature of 1500 degrees Fahrenheit, not much less than what you would get in an actual crematorium," Geoff added.
"You also have to keep in mind these guys would have been stuck in a deathtrap when you take into account their physical surroundings," Mack gestured to the now smoking remnants of the shack, "There was only one way into this shack and it was highly unlikely they would have been able to make it to the nearby window when they are inside a wooden building."
"But he's walking around with a gas tank strapped to his back and had those been actual armed soldiers, he would have been lit up like a viking funeral pyre," Skoti commented.
"I have to agree with him on that one. The user would be in too much of a precarious position. Hopefully your weapon offers better options," Mack spoke to Ilya.
"Oh believe me, it does," Ilya replied.
The Chechen Rebels fire back with the RPO-A Shmel launcher.
"The RPO-A is a single-shot, self-contained tube shaped launcher that operates much like some RPG and LAW rocket launchers. The launcher is a sealed tube, carried in a man-pack in pairs. The same person can remove the tube, place it in firing position, and launch the weapon without assistance. After launch, the tube is discarded." Ilya explained
To test its effective range and explosive capabilities, a command post has been set up with 4 I.R.A. operatives inside. All targets are set up with 38G shock patches, which will turn red to show the target is disoriented. 100G patches are also present, which will turn red to indicate the target is dead from the concussion of the blast.
"Alright Ilya, you have one shot. Make it count," Geoff called out from behind the protective barrier.
"Gladly," Ilya replied getting into position.
Ilya loaded his rocket into the launcher, taking a kneeling position, he aims his launcher at the post and presses the fire button, the rocket flies out with a loud back blast and it zooms to the post and the post is destroyed in an explosion.
"Let's go check it out," Geoff said leading the way.
They made their way into the now ravaged command center to find all of the inhabitants once again thrown all over.
"Once again we have another big mess on our hands," Dr. Dorian said sifting through the debris and examining all the corpses, "I'm seeing all the 100G patches tripped on these guys, meaning they were all killed by the concussive force of the blast itself."
"I also have to note that I am seeing bits of debris stuck in all of these guys, meaning it's a double-edged situation. If the concussion of the blast itself doesn't kill them, the shrapnel alone can," Geoff commented, noting the jagged piece of wood sticking out of one dummy's neck.
"Altogether we've got 4 kills," Dr. Dorian reported.
"But when you see a rocket coming your way you know to run away. You can't run anywhere when you're burning from head to toe," Ilya commented.
Both special weapons have killed off their targets in different ways, but where do our panelists stand?
"Unquestionably the flamethrower can bring a psychological advantage over an enemy, but it can be a potential deathtrap for the user and those around him. My edge goes to the RPO-A Shmel." Geoff started.
"I'm in agreement, plus the Shmel has the better range and the explosive payload to back it up. Edge RPO-A Shmel." Mack seconded.
"I agree with both of you. If your enemy is in the right position a rocket blast can mean instant death. Edge RPO-A Shmel." Dr. Dorian concluded.
In special weapons, the Chechens take the edge with their RPO-A Shmel
Coming up, we see what happens when two homemade explosives are pitted against each other to see who offers the bigger bang.
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And now the time has come for both sides to reveal their explosives. Up first will be the Chechen Rebels with the PMN Mine.
"The PMN Mine is a palm-size cylindrical mine, usually brown or leaf green in color. The PMN contains 240 grams of TNT, compared to the 50 grams of explosives found in typical mines. Weighs in at 1 lbs and the fuse is TNT." Ilya said presenting the mine
"To test the mine's capabilities, we've set up three targets representing an Russian patrol. The 'point man' is fitted with a ballistic gel leg that mimics the density and viscosity of real human tissue so that when the land mine goes off we can get a more accurate feel for its effect on a human being," Geoff explained.
The box mine will be triggered beneath the point man's foot. To determine the effective blast radius, 2 other targets equipped with 38G and 100G shock patches have been placed both 15 and 25 feet from the detonation point.
"On 3...2...1, go!"
Ilya presses the switch and the mine is detonated, throwing the point man to the ground.
"Let's go check it out," Geoff said leading the panel out from behind their protective barrier.
He immediately goes over to investigate the two secondary targets, "This guy is clean, nothing is tripped and this guy, again clean, no frag."
Dr. Dorian makes his way over to the fallen 'point man.'
"This guy's 38G patch is tripped and the 100G patch, barely, meaning it might not be a lethal blow. He is definitely hurt, but when you check out his leg," the doctor explained and lifted the now severed leg for all to see, "the entire limb is amputated just above the knee and you can see the femur sticking out. The blood loss will be massive. He is still alive, but if he does not get treatment he will die."
"You have to keep in mind that landmines are not historically designed to kill someone. They are intended to wound, to maim. If he steps on this mine he's going to be screaming out in pain and you can get two or three other guys to come running out and potentially lure them into a deadly ambush as well," Mack explained.
"You also have to consider psychological impact this can have. When you see your buddy laying there crippled you're going to be looking around wondering if your next step could result in the loss of a limb," Dr. Dorian added.
"Unlike your mine, my bomb is intended to kill. The I.R.A. wanted to do whatever they could to send a message," Skoti responded.
The I.R.A. strikes back with the Nail Bomb.
"The nail bomb is a homemade explosive device that became very popular with the I.R.A. during 'the Troubles.' Because it is custom made, its size, materials and explosive power varies from one bomb to another. It consists primarily of an explosive, such as Semtex, and large amounts of nails or other metallic objects for fragmentation and shrapnel. It's designed to inflict maximum damage wherever it is detonated and because of the high amount of damage it can inflict it's popular among suicide bombers. It's cheap and easy to make with primary components available at any hardware store," Skoti explained.
To test out the nail bomb's lethality, the team has set up a mock street corner where a custom bomb has been rigged beneath the seat of a parked motor scooter. To test the blast radius, four targets have been placed at select intervals.
"On 3...2...1, fire in the hole!"
Skoti pushes the switch and the nail bomb detonates in a blast slightly larger than the box mine's, sending burning shards of the motor scooter flying in all directions.
"Holy shit'" Ilya exclaimed, even finding himself impressed by the blast as the panel made their way over to assess the damage.
"Wow...this is just brutal," Mack said making his way around the smoldering fragments that once made up the motor scooter.
Dr. Dorian made his way over to the closest target, now blackened as a result, "You flame broiled this guy's ass. Not only that, I'm seeing trauma to the back of the skull, meaning if the fire doesn't kill him, the skull trauma will."
"Oh boy, I'm counting 1, 2, 3, 4...damn too many nails sticking out of this guy's head," Dr. Dorian said lifting up a knocked over foam torso for all to see, "And these other guys, I have another guy whose 38G patch was tripped, yet he's dead from a flying fragment to the skull."
He then made his way over to the farthest target, "Neither one of this guy's shock patches are tripped, but he does take another flying fragment to the neck. Altogether I'm seeing 4 for 4 instant kills."
Both explosives have shown their capabilities, but where do our panelists stand?
"Nail bomb all the way. It has the higher lethality and was able to take out multiple targets," Geoff started.
"One thing about the PMN Mine is the psychological effect it can have on your team mates. They'll constantly be on alert and wondering where it is. But that said, it only maims you. The nail bomb was made for killing. Edge nail bomb." Dorian seconded
"The nail bomb has the bigger punch, it has the higher blast radius, it has the shrapnel that can take out multiple targets if the blast itself doesn't kill someone, edge nail bomb," Mack concluded.
In explosive weapons, the I.R.A. takes the edge with the Nail Bomb.
Coming up, our panelists gauge the X-factors of both warriors and then after that, I.R.A., Chechen Rebels, two violent, determined guerilla groups meet for the first time ever on the battlefield.
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And now Mack will gauge the x-factors of each warrior.
"First up we have training and this will be a close one as these are two guerrilla groups we are dealing with who have both managed to be serious and persistent threats to the governments they opposed, but the I.R.A. managed to fight the United Kingdom to a standstill for nearly 30 years whereas the Chechens lost two wars rapidly, so I gave them the edge with a 75 to the rebels 52."
"For logistics, both are incredibly crafty at getting weapons, their sidearms and SMG's carry the same round, the Chechens can manufacture their own guns, and the I.R.A. have an easy supply to the Black Market, we gave both of them an 82. "
"Weapon quality is also taken into consideration and again both units rely upon the Black Market and their own craftiness to keep themselves equipped, but we give this to the I.R.A. as their guns are more accurate and don't break and their explosives are deadlier. They have an 81 to the Chechens 33."
"Terrain adaptability is also factored and both of these units are used to urban combat. We gave them both a 74."
Next is intimidation, and both take on two powerful countries, but the Chechens have an entire country in fear of what they'll do next, so we gave the I.R.A. an 88 to the Chechen's 89.
"Lastly there is fanaticism is another key factor and while both these groups are very committed to their causes. The Chechens took on the Russian army knowing that they'll most likely lose. It was until the P.I.R.A. killed civilians is when their support weakened. The rebels have an 82 to the I.R.A.'s 70."
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 fanatical guerilla units?
"In the end there can be only one. Let's find out," Mack said and the switch was thrown.
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We are brought to a bombed out city of Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, destroyed vehicles litter the streets and several destroyed tanks. 5 Chechen Rebels are seen celebrating amongst the corpses of dead Russian soldiers holding their weapons high in excitement over their victory. Amongst their new arsenal are AK-47s, Makarovs, a PMN Mine and an RPO-A shmel.
Chechen Rebels: 5
Meanwhile a 5 man I.R.A. cell is seen sneaking around the city. Armed with AR-15s, an LPO-50 and some holding sterlings. They have somehow ended up in Grozny and are prepared to meet any enemy they encounter.
I.R.A.: 5
They continue their trek through the city and come across the scene of the rebels celebrating. The I.R.A. leader knows the danger these guys pose and orders his men to load up their weapons and take positions behind a tank. The I.R.A. leader orders his men to open fire on the unsuspecting Chechens and one rebel has the misfortune of having his brains blown out by an AR-15.
Chechen Rebels: 4 - I.R.A.: 5
The Chechen leader looks over and sees the Irish fighters and tells his men to fire back. One I.R.A. terrorist gets pumped full of lead from a borz while another takes an AK round to his arm.
Chechen Rebels: 4 - I.R.A.: 4
The I.R.A. leader orders his men to retreat and split up. His men do so and he quickly aims his AR-15 to fire one last shot off before running away and manages to hit a rebel in the arm. The Chechens run after their foes and upon seeing they split up, the rebel leader tells his men to do the same. One rebel ventures into an antique shop with his makarov drawn.
He enters the antique shop and slowly makes his way through the small store and here's creaking and footsteps in an adjacent room. He goes towards the sound of the footsteps
He passes by a doorway when suddenly an I.R.A. terrorist pops out and tries to wrestle the makarov away from him. The Chechen hits him in the jaw knocking him to the floor and brings his makarov up and fires at the Irishmen's face.
Chechen Rebels: 4 - I.R.A.: 3
His victory is short lived when suddenly flames appear through the window and he is engulfed in flames screaming in agony.
Chechen Rebels: 3 - I.R.A.: 3
The LPO-50 I.R.A. looks into the window and sneers at the burning corpse before turning around and suddenly he is vaporized in a huge explosion by a rebel using an RPO-A Shmel. The Chechen who fired the Shmel discards it and makes his way to where he and his fellows plan to regroup at the school building.
Chechen Rebels: 3 - I.R.A.: 2
The I.R.A. leader is seen scanning a small street with his last man and they spot the other 2 rebels running for a nearby school building. They sneak their way into the building with hopes of swiftly and silently taking them out. They make it to the doorway and the I.R.A. second in command unfortunately steps on a PMN mine hidden beneath some leaves and he is blown to kingdom come.
Chechen Rebels: 3 - I.R.A.: 1
The I.R.A. leader, now angry at the lost of his men continues on to avenge his men. He wanders into the building and finds the 2 Chechens in a cafeteria. They meet up with their third man and the Irishman sneaks his way around them to the outside of the cafeteria and takes out a nail bomb and sets it on the door way.
He takes his browning and runs into the doorway into the cafeteria and yells at the Chechens and aims his browning at one rebel and puts a round in his head surprising the last two Chechens. The last two rebels open fire as the Irishman retreats out the door and the rebels give chase.
Chechen Rebels: 2 - I.R.A.: 1
The remaining Chechens fire back forcing the I.R.A. to run away to regain his bearings and they make their way out the door only for an explosion to follow. The explosion kills the second rebel in a vicious fiery explosion and he is sent flying forward, burnt and riddled with nails.
Chechen Rebel: 1 - I.R.A.: 1
The Chechen leader yells in anger and sees the last Irishman make his way towards the playground with the school parking lot adjacent to Irishman runs to the car filled lot and looks to see the Chechen chasing after him with his AK-47 in hand and he aims and fires his AK-47 forcing the Irishman to duck for cover behind a car. The Chechen runs out of ammo and loads up a magazine into his rifle and continues firing at the car.
The Chechen continuously fires at the car where the Irish terrorist is. He slowly approaches it and looks around the car only to see no one. He hears the sound of a gun cocking He goes wide eyed as he feels the barrel of a gun pointed onto his temple.
Unknown to him, the I.R.A. leader had crawled under the heavy salvo under the car and waited for him to make his way where he was and had waited for the Chechen to make his way around the car. He cocks the hammer on his pistol and says "Is é seo an arm" and pulls the trigger blowing the Chechen's brains out.
Chechen Rebels: 0 - I.R.A.: 1
The I.R.A. leader is raises his browning into the air and yells "Do Éire!"
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Winner: I.R.A.
I.R.A.: 599
Browning Hi-Power: 4
Sterling Sub-machine Gun: 17
AR-15 Armalite: 298
LPO-50 Flamethrower: 38
Nail Bomb: 242
Chechen Rebels: 401
Makarov: 2
Borz: 10
AK-47: 280
RPO-A Shmel: 82
PMN Mine: 27
X-Factors
Training: 75/Training: 52
Logistics: 82/Logistics: 82
Weapon's Quality: 81/Weapon's Quality: 33
Terrain Adaptability: 74/Terrain Adaptability: 74
Intimidation: 88/Intimidation: 89
Fanaticism: 70/Fanaticism: 82
Following a lopsided battle, the I.R.A. prevails with 59.9% of the wins. Their superior arsenal is what won them the battle. Their AR-15 Armalite and Nail Bomb being the most lethal weapons in their arsenal. The Chechens won 40.1% of the battles, their AK-47 scoring nearly 300 kills on it's own and its take down power and reliability prevented the match from being anymore lopsided, but it just wasn't enough.
"Not surprised the I.R.A. won this." Geoff commented "Their weapons were far more lethal like the nail bomb compared to the mine. The nail bomb was made to kill not maim. The Chechens had terrible weapons that were "hand me down" like the borz which breaks and the I.R.A. were better for small skirmishes like this and better at taking on larger groups."
"The Chechens just couldn't pull it off. They were making weapons literally from tin metal and their makarov lacked any real range and their RPO-A Shmel wasn't reliable at all. The I.R.A. is the definition of a guerilla terrorist force." Dorian says
"Goes to show what little things like weapon ingenuity can do for you. It can play with or against you like we've seen with the Chechens. The only weapon they could really depend on was their AK-47, but even that couldn't save them. They weren't just slaughtered by the I.R.A...they were destroyed. Congratulations to the I.R.A...a true guerilla terrorist force." Mack concludes
(The I.R.A. leader is seen in the parking lot, he stares at the corpse of the Chechen. He takes a moment to mourn the lost of his fallen brothers knowing they died for a most noble cause.)
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Next time on 'Deadliest Warrior, two of the 16th century's most brutal butchers finally meet.
Oda Nobunaga: The ambitious Daimyo who sought to unify Japan by any means necessary.
vs.
Ivan the Terrible: Russia's sadistic Tsar whose thirst for blood built the largest empire in Europe.
Who is deadliest?
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Here is a list of matches I have planned following Oda vs. Ivan. But no order has been set. And once again I thank MKDemigodZ for giving me two more awesome matches which are Hamilcar Barca vs. Arminius and Theodoric the Great vs Vercingetorix and instead of Cao Cao vs. Tran Hung Dao, I'll instead do Yue Fei vs. Tran Hung Dao.