A/N: This match was not originally listed in the list for season 3, instead it was Sun Tzu vs. Caligula but that would be too lopsided in favor of Sun Tzu and Caligula isn't winning at anything with that state of mind. This match was highly debated among me and the panel and in the end I'm quite satisfied with the results. If you're not however, bite me. The way I would want you all to imagine how Qin looks is from the Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor with Jet Li playing him and the Sun Tzu from the show.
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(A Chinese man wearing leather lamellar armor and bronze helmet takes his Jian and thrusts it toward the camera.)
Sun Tzu: Ancient China's famed and legendary scholar who wrote the 'Art of War'.
(Sun Tzu stands tall over a hilltop as a battle commences below him. He watches on as his armies advance towards a rival army and begin clashing swords.)
vs.
(Another Chinese man in the same armor takes his crossbow and points it at the camera before firing a bolt.)
Qin Shi Huang: The great unifier of China who was so paranoid of death he sacrificed thousands in search of immortality.
(Qin charges into battle alongside his men, he runs up to a rival soldiers and swings his Goujian decapitating the man.)
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 head to head.
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, scientists and weapons experts to test out the lethal arsenals wielded by each of our combatants to determine who would win a fight between ancient China's most famous figures.
Sun Tzu
Circa: 512 B.C.
Age: 44
Height: 5'7''
Weight: 160 lbs.
Armor: Leather Lamellar, Bronze Helmet
Qin Shi Huang
Circa: 213 B.C.
Age: 46
Height: 5'6''
Weight: 140 lbs.
Armor: Leather Lamellar, Bronze Helmet, Dun Shield
''We've got a pretty interesting battle today boys. Today we pit two of ancient China's most famous leaders, one being the famed Sun Tzu who is believed to have written the ''Art of war'' which is a book that literally tells you how to wage war and achieve victory. Then on the other end of the spectrum we have Qin Shi Huang who was the man that unified China and was the founder of the Qin dynasty.'' Ancient weapons combat specialist DeadAliveManiac started off. ''This is already turning out to be a great battle and I can't wait to see how it unfolds.''
''I see this one going in Sun Tzu's favor.'' Medical expert Zivon96 commented, ''While he may not have the battlefield experience that Qin has, he's the sane one of the two, he is tactically superior and was able to inspire more loyalty into his troops. I think he's gonna be putting Qin down with his tactical mind.''
''Well, in my case I'll go with Qin Shi Huang because it is proven that he fought alongside his soldiers and even though he is insane, he's a battle hardened warrior compared to Sun Tzu who was mostly a scholar and directing his army from afar rather than fighting with them.'' Weapons geek MKDemigodZ-Warrior countered.
''Alright, we've got two great leaders from China's BC era and we'll be focusing on bronze weaponry. One guy is focused while the other is paranoid of death so this should be an interesting battle. So gents, who will win? The man who wrote the book on how to wage a war, or the man who unified his country? Strategic mind versus insane, bronze versus bronze. Who will take the title as China's greatest leader? Personally, I think the Ching Chong Chinaman will win over the Chinese laundryman.'' Modern warfare, weapons and history specialist PFC Rice Man concluded with a laugh.
The other panelists turned to look at Rice Man for his racist remark.
''You racist son of a bitch.'' DAM growled.
Zivon was left speechless. ''Wow dude..''
''That's really insensitive.'' Demigod commented.
''Very unmetal of you dude..'' Metal said.
Rice Man could only shrug at his fellow panelists being a bunch of butthurt whiner babies.
''Relax, it's just a joke and also, you're Asian too Demigod don't say you didn't find it funny.''
Sun Tzu was a strategist and philosopher from the state of Wu, China and is believed to have written ''The Art of War.'' The book is considered to be a prime example of Taoist thinking and has made a powerful impact on Asian history and even generals from the western world have utilized it. Sun Tzu's tactics were first put to the test when his homeland, the state of Wu, came under threat from the rival state of Chu. The invading Chu army of 300,000 led by Nang Wa went up against Sun's force of 30,000. Even though he was vastly outnumbered he came up with excellent and well-thought out strategies and managed to defeat the entire Chu army.
"The man and his armies were always outnumbered. If you cornered him he'd turn from this calm guy to a terrifying monster no one had ever seen. He has been studied by numerous generals throughout history and the world, one being Napoleon Bonaparte himself. Qin Shi Huang better be ready to take on his newest challenge.'' Rice Man explained.
Sun Tzu used an arsenal that he combined with his innovative tactics to take down his enemies.
Short Range: Jian
Mid-Range: Zhua
Long Range: Chu Ko Nu
Special: Huo Chien
Today however, how will the author of the book on warfare compare to another Chinese general who unified the nation?
Qin Shi Huang took the throne in 247 b.c. and made it his goal to unify the entirety of China which he would eventually accomplish in 221 when he was crowned Emperor. Although he was a very effective leader early on in his reign his paranoia of death would eventually grow to the point he would be taking various medications he believed would extend his life, including sending people all over to search for the fabled 'elixir of life.' He believed he was deceived by healers that he went as far as to order the burning of books and burying scholars alive.
"This guy obsessed over death so hard that he built his terracotta army with the sole purpose of protecting him in the afterlife. Guy's a maniac and the very definition of paranoid and I believe he will be unlike any of the opponents Sun Tzu has ever confronted.'' Rice Man concluded.
Qin Shi Huang came into battle with weapons that allowed him to carve out China's borders.
Short Range: Sword of Goujian
Mid-Range: Ge
Long Range: Bronze Crossbow
Special: Chui
When the battle came up close, these two leaders brought in two well-made swords to cut their opponents down. Up first is Qin Shi Huang with his legendary blade.
Qin expert Fa Zhou walks over with his sword in hand.
''What do you bring for us today Fa?'' DAM asked.
''I bring you the Sword of Goujian gentleman. A sword very famous for it's bronze blade being resistant to tarnishing and was also incredibly sharp and measures at 21-inches long and is just under 2 pounds.'' Explained the expert.
To test out the damage capabilities of Qin's sword, Fa Zhou will attack two gel torsos mimicking human flesh. One will be unarmored and the other clad in Sun Tzu's leather lamellar and bronze helmet. He will be given 15 seconds to deal as much damage as possible.
''Alright Fa Zhou, high speed's ready on 3...2...1...GO!" DAM called out.
''Wèi huángdì Qín!'' Fa Zhou bellowed before swinging his sword horizontally and strikes the armor easily cleaving clean through the armor much to the surprise of the panelists.
''Holy shit, he sliced through the whole thing!" DAM exclaimed in pure excitement.
Taking his blade out of the torso he goes in for the thrust through the belly of the torso. The blade piercing clean through the armor and protruding out the other side with a sickening ''swick''. Smiling at the sight of the blood gushing out from the wound Fa Zhou yanks his blade out of the body and readies up a downward strike. With a powerful downward swing striking the bronze helmet with enough force to dent it moderately sending a jarring clang ringing through the club.
''Damn, that was loud as hell.'' DAM said as he and the others walk over to inspect the damage.
''Alright, Canadian Jew coming through.'' Said Zivon as he walks up to the target. ''Let's see what we have here. Alright, for the first strike with your swing...do I really need to explain this? You sliced clean through his armor and cut him open spilling his guts. The second attack on this dude's belly you actually got the Goujian all the way through the armor and with the area in which you've hit him this guy is definitely going to die unless he can get his butt to a doctor like, right now. And for the helmet. Last but not least the strike on the helmet did not generate enough force to do any significant damage to cause a skull fracture. We detected about 30 PSI so most likely he'll just be dazed.''
Sun Tzu expert Chien Po walked over to join the panelists. He couldn't help but shake his head unimpressed at the helmet failure. ''Nice fail, but, I can do the same amount of damage with my sword and with Sun Tzu's skill in wielding the Jian I think you're in a bit of trouble Fa Zhou.''
Sun Tzu responds to the Sword of Goujian's challenge with his very own blade.
''The sword of choice for Sun Tzu would've been this right here, the Jian. It was one of the four legendary weapons of China that would only be carried by commanders and as said before, legendary like the dao and was a bronze, double-edged sword. Light at only 3 pounds and the blade itself measured 38 inches in length.'' Chien Po explained.
''Excellent, it's gonna be the same test for you, your target is outfitted in the armor of Qin which is exactly like yours plus the shield. Like Qin we'll give you just 15 seconds to dish out damage.'' DAM explained.
Chien Po nodded and got into position. DAM gives the countdown and Po roars as he thrusts the Jian as hard as he could through the target's chest getting straight through the leather lamellar with the blade protruding from the back of the armor, blood seeping through the crevices. He yanks the blade out and goes in for another thrust right into the target's face going straight through the nose with a sickening crunch causing a lot of bleeding. With nothing to lose the expert takes a swing at the helmet sending a dong echoing through the fight club before taking a swing at the shield leaving a scratch on the surface before DAM called time.
Zivon then walks over to assess the damage.
''First here with the thrust through the armor the Jian manages to penetrate enough where you got all the way through the body and you're hitting the aorta with all that bleeding coming down from the underside of the armor. Instant kill. For the second attack you..well you just went straight through his face and from the angle of penetration you got him in the spinal cord for another instant kill.''
Zivon then moves to inspect the helmet and shield.
''The helmet has a minor dent in it but from the readings we got it's not enough to cause a skull fracture, so much like Qin's sword against your helmet you're only dazing him at best. The attack on the shield only saw 25 psi so his arm is gonna be just fine.''
Fa Zhou walked up unimpressed with the Jian's display.
''I noticed that you mainly focused on thrusting attacks, my sword is superior in every way and at least I can slash.''
Both generals showed off the capabilities of their swords, however, which one does the panel believe takes the edge?
''I admit I was gonna call this dead even because both swords look so similar. I have to give this one to the Sword of Goujian for it's better quality in the blade.'' DAM started off.
''I would agree and give this one to Qin because the Jian we saw that it is more effective as a thrusting weapon. If you slash with it the results won't be that impressive compared to the Sword of Goujian.'' Zivon seconded.
''Couldn't agree more, the Jian is mediocre at slashing, Qin's sword can do that and more. Edge Sword of Goujian.'' Demigod added.
''All Qin has to do is raise his shield to block an attack from the Jian and he can decapitate Sun Tzu with his sword. Qin Shi Huang gets me edge 100%.'' Rice Man concluded.
In short range weapons, the edge goes to Qin Shi Huang for the Sword of Goujian.
Coming up, two vicious and deadly polearms go head to head and then later, ancient China's deadliest crossbows battle it out.
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For mid-ranged warfare, our generals brought with them the best polearms ever used in ancient China. Up first will be Sun Tzu with his deadly zhua.
''This weapon is the zhua which is is designed solely to tear and shred the enemy apart. It's made of iron with a clawed portion on one end and an iron ball on the other end. Sometimes the claw end would be coated in wolfbane and all in all the weapon is 18 pounds and is 6 feet long.'' Chien Po explained.
''Jesus, this is one scary looking, over-sized backscratcher.'' DAM commented, ''Now show us how lethal this weapon can really be because we're curious, like before with your sword test you get 15 seconds to murder this guy.'' Said the nerd, pointing at the torso for confirmation.
Chien Po nods and gets into position and unleashed a war cry as he takes a swing with the weapon. The clawed portion striking the torso right in the face and immediately tore away the face leaving the bare skull visible to the panelists.
''Holy mother of fucking god.'' DAM commented in awe.
''AH...now that's some sexy carnage.'' Rice Man moaned.
The expert then twirls elegantly and hits the head again sending blood flying everywhere as the claw tore away the skin at the top of the head and with one final spin he finishes it off by swinging at hard as he could and completely crushed in the bones of the face while also depressing it as DAM calls time.
''There's no reason for me to even put my gloves on or closely examine this carnage, you tore his damn face off and depressed the bones within the face. All three strikes would've instantly dropped this guy and the last thing he would see is his face flying off.'' Zivon explained.
''This is easily one of the most surprisingly lethal weapons we've seen in this fic, I was not expecting that kind of damage to be done. Deceptively lethal, just how we like it.'' Demigod commented.
''While you're busy scratching backs and twirling there Qin will murder you with his mid-ranged weapon.'' Fa Zhou said unimpressed.
Qin Shi Huang responds with ancient China's version of the famed halberd, the Ge.
''The Ge was a weapon that was also known as the dagger axe and was the signature weapon of the Qin dynasty army. A very reliable weapon against all kinds of enemies from infantry, cavalry and chariot forces. It was known for it's head which was dagger like as well as a bronze spear tip. Altogether it was 8 feet long and weighed 4 pounds.'' Fa explained taking a practice thrust with the weapon.
''That is one scary looking weapon ya got there.'' DAM said, ''I'm curious to see what kind of damage that baby can do and we've already set up a torso for you to mess up and like before it's wearing the armor of your opponent.''
The expert nodded as DAM motioned for him to make his way over to the torso.
''We will give you three strikes, one hit to the helmet, a swing at the armor accompanied by another stab understood?'' Demigod explained.
Fa Zhou gets into position.
''On 3...2...1...cut em up!'' DAM called out.
Fa Zhou raises the Ge high and brings it down onto the helmet with an audible 'dong' and managed to pierce through the helmet. The expert struggles for a few seconds before successfully pull the weapon out and goes to swing the dagger end at the armor getting through the breast area of the armor. He proceeds to tear the axe out spilling some blood in the process before taking the spear tip and thrusts it into the torso's gut getting through the armor easily.
The expert pulls the weapon free and turns to look at the panel.
''All done men.''
Zivon then makes his way over to assess the damage and starts off with the bronze helmet.
''Okay so, you did achieve penetration and you got far enough where you'd be piercing the skull about an inch in and and I can see through the gel that you pierced the brain. That is an instant kill right there and you're changing this guy's personality.''
Demigod goes to remove the armor.
''I can see that you've not only penetrated the armor, you also got into the skin too and the first hit you're getting him right in the left lung collapsing it but isn't a kill. The second strike however got this poor guy through the stomach causing a lot of bleeding. If he doesn't go to a doctor right away with all these injuries they combined will equal a kill.'' Concluded the doctor.
Chien Po walked over to observe his opponent's display.
''I like the weapon but when you're winding up for a swing I can go and scratch your face off.''
After testing out both mid-range weapons, which one do our panelists believe takes edge?
''I'm gonna side with the Ge for this one because it has two options of attack meaning two ways to kill you and that greater reach.'' DAM started off.
''I disagree and call this edge as even, both weapons have good reach and will have no problem keeping an enemy at bay. The Zhua is also comparable to the halberd like Ge because you can disarm your opponent.'' Zivon countered.
''Hm, yeah I am definitely agreeing with Zivon on this matter. One is longer and has two ways to kill while the other is shorter but causes a lot worse damage. I gotta say even too.'' Demigod added.
''You both are right, how I see it is that Qin can have the Ge pulled away from him with the Zhua while Sun Tzu has two things to worry about. If Sun Tzu can grab the Ge and take it away he can scratch the crap out of Qin, but not if Qin stabs him to death first with the Ge. Be honest gents, would you rather be scratched to death or poked to death? Both are horrible ways to go.'' Rice Man concluded.
DAM rolled his eyes and shook his head in disapproval. ''Okay, listen the Ge is a pointy weapon and one shot is enough to kill anywhere in the body. The Zhua is just some over-sized backscratcher that can only scratch you to death by peeling your face off and making a dead skin mask.''
Zivon, Demigod and Rice Man all looked at each other before shrugging.
''I'd use it to scratch my back.'' Rice Man said. ''Oh yeah I forgot, Sun Tzu can also use it to yank that shield away if Qin raises it to protect himself and when he does, he can shout ''Peek-A-Boo!'' and kill Qin via heart attack.''
In mid-range weapons, the edge is dead even.
Coming up! Both sides bring out their crossbows in a long range shootout and then later, two very different special weapons are brought forth.
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Now, we bring out ancient China's deadliest crossbows to prove which is the superior long range weapon.
Since we've already seen a similar crossbow with the Han Dynasty Warrior the team reviews testing footage of it in it's debut episode before moving on to Sun Tzu's preferred crossbow.
''The long range weapon of choice for Sun Tzu would've been the Chu Ko Nu, or the repeating crossbow. It had a wooden magazine and a lever attached on top of it with a cartridge that holds 10 bolts that would be coated in wolfbane.'' Chien Po explained.
''And we have the perfect test set up for this weapon.'' DAM said pointing toward the targets. ''We have five torsos that we will move forward to simulate charging foot soldiers with the middle target wearing your opponent's armor. You get 20 bolts so let's see how effective this is dealing with a group of enemies.''
Chien Po then takes some bolts and loads it into the crossbow before getting into position. He takes aim at his targets as DAM gives him to go to begin.
Po begins unleashing several bolts from the weapon with some hitting the unarmored torsos in various places, a few having gone passed the targets leaving them unscathed. Undeterred by his misses, his weapon empties and he takes the quiver with 10 more shots and loads them into the crossbow before taking aim at the targets once more. Opening fire again he focuses his attention on the armored target but the shots that hit it bounce right off the leather lamellar. With his weapon having expended all shots the panel then walks over to assess the damage.
''First I'll focus my attention on the unarmored targets and for the first one here you got him in the throat, it goes upward a bit and is going to shut this guy up permanently. I see a few shots in the chest and most didn't pierce enough to kill him immediately but the poison finishes the job.''
Zivon then makes his way to the second unarmored torso. ''This guy has only a few shots in the gut and one in the eye and just like the guy before he's dead with only the eye shot but the gut shots will kill with the poison in his system now.''
He then makes his way over to the armored target.
''Sadly, there's nothing I can say here except that you did not penetrate at all and the poison is doing nothing.'' He concluded.
Once again, the team reviews the Han crossbow which is basically the same as the one Qin would've used and after doing so they discuss among themselves which weapon gets the edge.
''I gotta go with Sun Tzu's bow on this one because it can keep shooting and shooting despite it's inability to piece armor.'' DAM started off.
''Sorry to disagree with you again, but I am giving this one to the Bronze crossbow because despite the slow as hell reload, it fires more powerfully and no doubt will pierce the leather lamellar.'' Zivon countered.
''For me, I go with the repeating crossbow due to it's faster rate of fire and you get more than one shot before having to reload. Smoother reload and more bolts meaning it gets the edge for Sun Tzu.'' Demigod added.
''I can see where all of you are coming from, but in the end I gotta side with Sun Tzu too for rapid fire capabilities and easier reloads. There's this whole fatigue factor with Qin's crossbow because repeatedly having to bend over in a compromising position and pulling that string up is gonna eventually take a lot out of you.'' Rice Man concluded.
In long range weapons, the edge goes to Sun Tzu for the Chu Ko Nu.
Coming up! We conclude weapons testing by bringing out two very different weapons and then later, the battle between China's greatest leaders will begin!
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Now, the time has come to bring out the final weapons of our warriors. Up first will be Sun Tzu with his Huo Chien.
The team heads out to the range where the they have set up a group of torsos surrounded by dry brush. All targets will be wearing Qin's armor with the shield included to see what kind of damage it would do to armored targets.
''Okay Chien Po, please explain to us the preferred tactics of Sun Tzu.'' DAM said.
''The Huo Chien, meaning fire arrows in English translation were a fairly common tactic Sun Tzu used mostly during the dry season because fires spread more quickly. It's a very simple weapon consisting of an arrow wrapped in a cloth and dipped in sesame seed oil, then covered in lard before being ignited. Using fire in an attack is listed in the 'Art of War' as well whether against enemy soldiers or supplies.'' Explained the expert.
''Perfect, now let's see how effective it is against a group of soldiers. So whenever you're ready get into position and let that arrow fly.'' Demigod said.
''I got the thermal camera ready, so let's get this shit done.'' Rice Man said as they all made their way to a safe distance.
Chien Po lights an arrow before stringing it onto the bow and taking aim at the five targets he takes a moment to acquire them before letting the arrow fly through the air. It soars gracefully toward the targets before landing within the brush and after a few seconds the whole area is covered in flames and once the firemen dowse the flames out the panel made their way over to gauge the situation.
''There's no way that leather stood hell's chance at protecting these guys, they're all going to die a slow and horribly painful death.'' Zivon said, ''Severe burns enough to kill, smoke inhalation, Chinese BBQ right then and there.''
''I don't know, what if the wind happens to pick up and blows the flames out while the arrow is still flying?'' Fa Zhou commented, ''The weapon I have will guarantee a kill every time and isn't just for show.''
To counter the Huo Chien's display, Qin Shi Huang swings back with his own miniature wrecking ball.
''The Chui was an ancient Chinese mace that consisted of an iron or bronze sphere with shapes that can be made to resemble garlic or melons. Mainly a brute force weapon it took a lot of strength to use. All in all it is 31 and a half inches long and weighs at almost 5 pounds.'' Fa Zhou explained.
Fa Zhou stands before a torso outfitted in Sun Tzu's armor.
''Alright Fa Zhou, we want one strike to the helmet, one to the face and one to the chest. Whenever you're ready.'' DAM said.
Fa Zhou need not hesitate and he went in for an overhead swing and brings the mace down with all his might that it completely dents the helmet inward with a loud clang.
''Oh shit! I was not expecting that!" Demigod exclaimed.
Fa Zhou then goes for a swing and sends the mace's head flying right into the gel torso's face completely smashing it to smithereens sending blood and bone matter flying everywhere. He brings it home by swinging the mace like a baseball bat right into the center of the target completely smashing into the chest cavity, the leather lamellar doing nothing to protect its wearer.
''Holy crap, I freaking love maces.'' Zivon said as he walked over, ''The readings we got were off the damn charts the the helmet was dented inward like a tin can, his head is completely smashed instantly killing him. The hit to the face really doesn't need any kind of explanation because you double smashed his head to the point his brain doesn't exist and all the blood is on the floor.''
He then removes the armor.
''You broke most of his rib cage and the sternum, contused his heart. He's a dead done goner.''
''Sun Tzu would've waited for Qin to takes as many swings as he wanted with that mace, then light him on fire.'' Chien Po said.
Following the Chui's brutal display, which special weapon do our panelists believe takes the edge? They appear to be divided.
''I gotta go with the Chui, it's a real killing weapon and that's all I'm gonna say.'' DAM started off.
''If a source of water is conveniently near you when you get set on fire from the Huo Chien, just jump into it and you rendered the flaming arrows useless. Edge Chui.'' Zivon seconded.
''Well, for me I go even because the Huo Chien does provide a range advantage over the Chui, the Chui causes more damage and will leave Qin exposed once he's tired out.'' Demigod commented.
The final decision rests upon Rice Man's shoulders.
''Chui takes this, tiresome after a while yes, but causes worse damage than the flaming arrows and has much more killing power.''
For special weapons, the edge goes to Qin Shi Huang for the Chui.
Moving on to armor, the team will discuss among themselves which general gets the edge.
''This is even all the way because both men have the same leather lamellar and bronze helmet, the only exception is Qin has a shield.'' DAM explained.
'''I agree.'' Zivon said.
''I couldn't also agree more.'' Demigod seconded.
''I couldn't also agree to agree more.'' Rice Man concluded.
In the armor category, both warriors are even.
Coming up! Metal Harbinger gauges the x-factors and the battle to prove which man is China's greatest leader begins!
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Welcome back to the fight club, here we tested out the weapons wielded by our warriors to determine who is the greatest leader in all of China's history.
For short range weapons, the Sword of Goujian sliced the Jian apart.
''It isn't just a slashing weapon like the Jian is and is better forged. The Jian is a total crap slasher.'' DAM explained.
Edge: Qin Shi Huang
For mid-range weapons, both the Zhua and Ge proved to be equally effective.
''Both have a degree of versatility that evens things about for them. The Zhua causes more damage and can take the Ge away, the Ge has options to kill.'' Zivon explained.
Edge: Even
For long range weapons, the Chu Ko Nu proved more reliable over the Bronze Crossbow.
''Superior rate of fire and easier reload is what won the day for Sun Tzu in long range, Qin's crossbow is slower so nuff said.'' Demigod explained.
Edge: Sun Tzu
For special weapons, the Chui proved more deadly than the Huo Chien.
''The flaming arrows do provide range with the bow, but the Chui provides Qin with more killing power.'' Rice Man explained.
Edge: Qin Shi Huang
And finally, both sets of armor were determined to be equal.
''Same leather lamellar, same helmet, one guy has a shield but the backscratcher can take it away. It's even.'' DAM concluded.
Edge: Even
Now Metal Harbinger, our resident metalhead will gauge the x-factors of each general.
The computer wizz was headbanging before finally getting back to work.
''Let's do this.''
''First off with a match like this I looked into mental health and this was a no-brainer. Sun Tzu is the more focused of the two and was a brilliant military strategist compared to Qin who was so crazy and paranoid he was too scared to leave his room at times. This swayed heavily in Sun Tzu's favor with a 90 to Qin's 47.''
''For strategy we gave this one to Sun Tzu all the way because he literally wrote a book that tells you how to wage war and win battles. The man took it with a 100 to Qin's 85.''
''Generalship came in next and this one was really close, Sun Tzu knew how to lead his men and command his armies whereas Qin is the man who unified their country. Sun Tzu takes a slight lead with a 91 to Qin's 90.''
''For influence, this was another close call because Sun Tzu revolutionized the way wars are waged with his book and Qin, as I've said before unified all of China and became emperor. Both men are still remembered today for their accomplishments so both scored high numbers and were even with an 88.''
''Remorse fell heavily into Sun Tzu's favor because Qin was willing to sacrifice thousands of his own people in search of immortality so he was the hands down winner with an 80 to Qin's 20.''
''Last but not least, we have troop training and both men scored even numbers in this. Sun Tzu's army was a lot smaller than his enemies but under his command it was the most trained and deadliest, Qin and his armies conquered the other kingdoms and that means you must have some well trained soldiers within your ranks if you can do that. Both have a 90 each.''
Metal Harbinger has finished gauging the x-factors and will now run the simulator one-thousand times in a battle to the death. The battles will pit Sun Tzu and 4 Wu soldiers against Qin Shi Huang and 4 Qin dynasty soldiers, all will be wearing the armor of their leaders.
Who will be crowned China's greatest leader?
''In the end, only one man will remain. Let's see who it is.'' Metal said hitting the button
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It was a warm day in central China, the view is taken to a forest near a grassy field. Following his final battle against the kingdom of Zhao Qin Shi Huang was one step closer to unifying China. He was seen near a camp with 4 of his best soldiers preparing for a scouting mission into the state of Wu which was his final opponent before achieving his goal.
He and his men were currently resting before proceeding forward with the mission.
Qin Shi Huang: 5
Entering the forest from the grassy field emerges Sun Tzu and 4 Wu soldiers. They were on a mission to monitor the surrounding countryside to see if the Qin army has begun moving into their borders. As they were moving along Sun Tzu had his soldiers place some dummies near a tree to trick the invading Qins and set up a trap should things go south.
Sun Tzu: 5
Sun Tzu himself was setting down some brushes near the dummies to increase the chances of setting whoever stepped in this spot on fire before climbing up a tree to have his Huo Chien ready for use. Looking off into the distance, Sun Tzu spots some smoke and swears he hears people talking. Ordering two of his troops forward they take their weapons and head off to investigate the noise.
With their weapons by their sides, the two Wu soldiers crept their way toward Qin's camp and once they got within several feet of it they were able to confirm who their company was.
They instantly recognized the man in the middle of the group as Emperor Qin Shi Huang, Sun Tzu's rival has finally decided to attack their kingdom.
Deciding to lead their Qin rivals into the trap they rustles some leaves and deliberately snap twigs to get Qin's attention. Hearing the noise Qin looks into the direction from where it was coming from and saw rustling within the bushes.
''Dírén!'' Shouted Qin.
Hearing their leader's voice, the two Qin soldiers immediately reach for their weapons and charge toward the source of the noise. Qin ordering his remaining two men to stay with him.
However, unknown to the Qins Sun Tzu had his other two soldiers make their way around the camp to surround the Emperor.
As the two Qin soldiers gave chase to the Wu soldiers, they finally slow their pace when they spot two men clad in leather lamellar similar to their's near a tree. One takes his crossbow as the other goes in for a sneak attack with his Ge. The Qin with the crossbow loads a bolt onto his weapon and fires at the unsuspecting Wu soldier. At the same time the other soldier swings his Ge as he comes around the tree only to find the Wu soldiers were really decoys.
Everything went bright when the Qin soldiers was engulfed in flames, he screams in sheer agony as he was burnt alive.
Qin Shi Huang: 4 - Sun Tzu: 5
The crossbow Qin soldier could only cover his eyes as the flames burned brightly before dying down and swears he hears footsteps coming from behind him. Turning around he spots a one of Sun Tzu's soldiers coming at him with a Jian but ducks under the swing. He throws his crossbow at his rival and rushes over to his fallen comrade's Ge which survived the flames.
He turns to face the once again charging Wu soldier and thrusts the Ge into his gut killing him and stopping him dead in his tracks.
Qin Shi Huang: 4 - Sun Tzu: 4
His victory was short when Sun Tzu and the other soldier both emerge from the foliage and swing their Jians at the same time.
The soldier's Jian slicing his hands off at the wrist before Sun Tzu decapitates him. Both men nod to each other before making their way toward Qin's camp.
Qin Shi Huang: 3 - Sun Tzu: 4
The screams of their burned soldier were enough to prompt Qin to go and investigate and just as he does that, the other two hidden Wu soldiers rush out with their weapons drawn and they clash swords. Completely disregarding his men Qin only continues forth and was taken completely by surprise when Sun Tzu's other Wu soldier pops with his Zhua swinging wildly at the Emperor.
Qin blocks the blow with his shield and shoves the man away causing him to stagger backward but before he can capitalize on his predicament Qin had already thrusted his sword into the man's face.
Qin Shi Huang: 3 - Sun Tzu: 3
With the other soldiers, one Qin armed with a Ge is seen dueling with another Wu with a Jian and the two circle each other before one of them decided to make a move. It would be the Wu soldier who goes in for a thrust with his sword but thanks to the Qin's longer weapon he manages to stop the Wu in his tracks by faking a thrust before actually thrusting his Ge into the man's throat.
Qin Shi Huang: 3 - Sun Tzu: 2
He would soon take a bolt right to the arm making him grunt in pain. Yanking the bolt out he tried to go help his comrade but he soon felt sick and his vision went blurry, then he collapses and succumbs to the poison bolt.
Sun Tzu smirking to himself in the brush before drawing his Jian for the impending showdown with his rival.
Qin Shi Huang: 2 - Sun Tzu: 2
The final Qin and Wu soldier were in a heated clash as neither men were able to best the other. Armed with a Ge and Zhua respectively and thanks to the superior reach of the Ge the Qin was able to keep his enemy at the distance guessing. Going in for a thrust with the Ge the spike portion was caught by the Zhua and with a simple disarming move the Qin was left weaponless.
Confused, he had no idea what happened next until the Wu brought the Zhua down and managed to knock the man's bronze helmet off before crushing and peeling his head open exposing the brain.
Qin Shi Huang: 1 - Sun Tzu: 2
The Wu soldier turns to face Qin only to have his face sliced open from the Emperor.
Qin Shi Huang: 1 - Sun Tzu: 1
Kicking the corpse aside, Qin looks around and awaits his rival to show himself. He should've known, only one general was able to pull off such trickery as this, his arch-rival Sun Tzu who had resisted his expanding dynasty.
''Zhǎnshì nǐ zìjǐ'' Qin growled.
A few moments of silence filled the air and soon Sun Tzu emerges from the brushes nearby with his Jian drawn. Qin smirks as his rival finally reveals himself and the two men glare each other down as they stepped closer toward each other.
Qin would strike first by lunging forward with his shield held in front of him but Sun Tzu calmly sidesteps the blow and goes in for a stab at Qin's side. The Jian piercing the armor and cutting into the skin. Qin growls in pain and responds by taking a swing of his own and manages to land a hit on Sun Tzu's helmet with enough force to send the man stumbling from the blow.
Taking advantage of the situation Qin rushes toward his downed rival and stabs his sword downward only for the Wu leader to leap out of the way. Sun Tzu gets back on his feet and goes in for a swing at his rival. Knowing he won't be able to raise his shield in time so he blocks it with his sword locking the two men in a test of strength.
They struggle so much to gain the upperhand that they both broke their little duel and took a moment to recover their strength and catch their breath. Once they regained their composure both men glared once more at each other before Qin attempts to strike first by thrusting his Goujian forward only for Sun Tzu to catch the blade with his own and disarms Qin. He follows through by thrusting his sword forward hitting Qin through the thigh, his armor doing nothing to protect him.
Qin cries in pain and clutches his would as he falls onto the ground only to spot a spare Chui set near his tent. Before Sun Tzu could deliver the final blow Qin summons the energy to dash straight for the mace prompting the scholar to chase after him.
Now that he was in arm's reach of his mace, he scoops it up and ducks a swing from Sun Tzu before swinging the mace sideways hitting Sun Tzu right in the hip shattering his bones from the impacts. Now it was his rival's turn to scream in pain as he swung again, this time hitting the Wu leader in the knee bending it horribly and the pain sends Sun Tzu to the ground.
Sun Tzu knew he had been defeated and only screamed more as he awaited his death.
Knowing his victory was within his reach, Qin raises his Chui into the air and with all his might, swings the weapon downward and completely smashes in Sun Tzu's face sending a cloud of red mist into the air, a sickening crunch following suit.
Qin Shi Huang: 1 - Sun Tzu: 0
However, Qin was not satisfied and continues to smash in Sun Tzu's face until it was reduced to nothing but a pile of red mashed potatoes.
Now satisfied, Qin raises his bloodied mace into the air and shouts in victory.
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Winner: Qin Shi Huang
Qin Shi Huang: 503
Sword of Goujian: 137
Ge: 169
Bronze Crossbow: 50
Chui: 147
Sun Tzu: 497
Jian: 120
Zhua: 167
Chu Ko Nu: 90
Huo Chien: 120
X-Factors
Mental Health: 47/Mental Health: 90
Strategy: 85/Strategy: 100
Generalship: 90/Generalship: 91
Influence: 88/Influence: 88
Remorse: 20/Remorse: 80
Troop Training: 90/Troop Training: 90
Armor Failure Rate
Leather Lamellar: 5% Leather Lamellar: 10%
Bronze Helmet: 5% - Bronze Helmet: 20%
Dun Shield: 1% - No Shield
In a very close contest it would be Qin Shi Huang who would win. He was grabbing victory just a hair away from defeat with 50.3% compared to Sun Tzu's 49.7%. It was thanks largely in part of his battlefield experience and the crushing power of his Chui. Sun Tzu wasn't far behind as he managed to trick and kill Qin on multiple occasions with his Huo Chien.
''I never expected a match to be this close.'' DAM started off, ''Qin just had the more reliable weapons that won him this fight but it was a hard fought win.''
''Damn, I was rooting for Sun Tzu because he was the sane one of the two but I guess being sane isn't everything if you can't back it up when you lack combat experience.'' Zivon commented.
''In the end Qin just proved to Sun Tzu that battlefield experience really can make a difference sometimes.'' Demigod added.
''You can't negate the fact that Qin did something Sun Tzu never did in his lifetime, unite China into one country. Qin was able to beat down Sun Tzu through sheer combat experience alone. However, Sun Tzu did have the right tools to win the fight with his superior tactical abilities. First Emperor of China, you are your nation's greatest leader.'' Rice Man concluded.
(Qin is seen sitting down at his camp following his fateful encounter with his lifetime rival. Now that Sun Tzu was defeated, he can now conquer Wu and add it to hsi nation's borders. Strapped to his side was Sun Tzu's Jian as proof of his victory. He then hears some chittering in the distance and spots a squirrel running across his camp. Picking up his Chui he gives chase to the rodent and smashes it with the mace.)
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Next time on Deadliest Warrior: Rice Man's Edition. It's a battle between two of the late 19th century's volunteer military units.
Rough Riders: The first American volunteer cavalry unit who defeated Spain during the Spanish-American War.
vs.
Boer Commandos: South African volunteer guerrilla militia who raised hell against Great Britain during the Second Boer War.
WHO IS DEADLIEST!?
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Qin Shi Huang Translation: ''Enemy!'', ''Show Yourself.''
We are one step closer to ending season 3 readers and following some serious shortcomings Roman Velite vs. Thracian Peltast will be cut due to not having sufficient information on the Velite weapons. So instead the remainder of this season will be these fights. Each season will only be comprised of 20 matches each which is another reason why it was removed.
Somali Pirates vs. Abu Sayyaf
Green Berets vs. French Foreign Legion (SEASON FINALE BABY!)