Deadliest Warrior, Chapter 9: Aztec Jaguar vs. Rajput
Narrator:
An Aztec Jaguar; swift moving slayer of the ancient Mexican empire.
(We see the Aztecs preparing a sacrifice to their god).
Narrator:
Rajput Warrior; India's menacing martial arts master, who defeated enemies with a diabolical arsenal designed to kill.
(We see a Rajput warding off invaders with his aara).
WHO IS DEADLIEST?
To find out, our world class fighters are testing histories most lethal weapons. Using 21st century science, we'll see what happens when the 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!
Aztec Jaguar
Year: 1500
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 140 LBS
Armor: Quilted Cotton
Rajput
Year: 900 AD
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 145 LBS
Armor: Leather & Chain Mail
Narrator: Here in the Fight Club, we take four weapons used by the deadly Aztec Warrior:
Tecpatl Sacrificial Knife
Maquahuitl
Atlatl & Tlacochtli
Tematlatl
Narrator: and see how they compare to the weapons used by the exotic Rajput:
Khanda
Aara
Chakram
Katar
Narrator: First, our two fighters will test out their close range weaponry: The Aztec Jaguar's Tecpatl knife, against the Rajput's Khanda sword.
Fred takes a few practice swings with his knife before heading to his target: a dummy lying on its back. When he got the signal he made the initial cut, before ramming his hand in the dummy's chest, then yanking out his heart! A true Aztec style killing.
Next was Bob, taking hold of the Khanda sword. He needed to cut through five targes quickly. On the signal we went to work, hacking-and-slashing his way through the course. Soon he was finished, having caused heavy damage to the carcasses.
Dr. Dorian: Both of these weapons are good at what they are supposed to do. But the Khanda has a longer reach, and a heavier, more powerful blade. That's why I'm giving it to the Khanda.
Edge: Rajput
Narrator: Now the two sides will test out their fearsome mid-range weaponry: The Rajput's Aara whip-sword, against the Aztec's mighty Maquahuitl.
Bob goes first this time, whipping the aara around his body in a deadly dance. Then he lashed out at one of the dummies surrounding him. The slash cut the dummies across the face, chest and other area, but never deep enough to kill.
Dr. Dorian: This weapon actually disappoints me. Sure it looks impressive and deadly, but in actuality, it's not.
Next was Fred holding the rather imposing Maquahuitl. He intended to cut through a gel horse head with it. His first swing broke the spine of the dummy, and got almost half way. He then proceeded to cut, or perhaps more accurately saw, his way through the rest of the head.
Dr. Dorian: Now this weapon is powerful. Those obsidian blades are like an ancient chain-saw. It has a great chance of killing a person it hits, whereas the aara has an almost minimal chance of killing. Edge goes to the Maquahuitl.
Edge: Aztec
Narrator: Next, our warriors will be testing their respective long range weaponry: The Aztec Atlatl & Tlacochtli and the Rajput Chakram.
Fred was targeting his targets with care, wanting to gain another advantage over team Rajput. The first spear he threw went 200 yards, though when it hit the target, it was somewhat off center. That patten seemed that the closer the targets got, the more accurate, and deeper the the shots got. At 200 yards, it would only pierce an enemy slightly, but at 50 yards, it went all the way through.
The next test though was brought up by Bob and the Rajput team. They wanted to see if the Atlatl & Tlacochtli could penetrate Rajput armor. A dummy was set up at the halfway mark of 100 yards away, and Fred sent a projectile right at it. The throwing spear hit dead center, though it didn't pierce very far.
Dr. Dorian: The range of this weapon is certainly impressive, though the aiming leaves a bit to be desired. That fact is that the weapon does pierce the armor. And though not an istant kill, this person could bleed out if the wound is left untreated.
Now it was Bob's turn with the Rajput Chakram. He took careful aim, and threw the disk. The disk flew through the air and cut a deep chunk out of a slab of beef. Bob tried to throw the next disk farther, but it turned out it couldn't go half as far as the atlatl could.
The next test was to try and pierce some Aztec armor. Bob lined up the shot, and threw with all his might. The chakram flew, and pierce the armor rather deeply. Enough that it was probably fatal.
Dr. Dorian: This one is rather difficult, as both weapons can pierce the others armor. On the one hand, the chakram is more likely to be lethal, but doesn't have very good range, which is important in a fight. On the other hand, the atlatl has great range, and moderate accuracy, but isn't necessarily going to be as fatal. It's a tough call, but in the end, I think I'll give it to the atlatl.
Edge: Aztec
Narrator: Finally our two competitors will be testing out their warriors special weapons: The Rajput Katar, and the Aztec Tematlatl.
Bob stood before a slab of beef holding a pair Katars. He punched forward with a vicious right jab, and his fist went right through the beef, going through like a hot knife through butter. The next slice pierced the beef tore a hole wide enough to see through to the other side. Bob then popped out the side blade, and with a single slice, cut the beef right through, where it fell to the floor.
Dr. Dorian: That was a very impressive weapon, it could probably kill in a single punch if the target didn't have armor. But since the Aztec does have a type of armor, let's test it out . . .
Bob was now standing before a dummy wearing an Aztec Cotton armor breastplate. Bob took a calming breath, then punched the dummy with all his might. The armor was no help at all as the blade easily passed through the dummies chest, the back of the blade coming out the back.
But the Aztec team is unimpressed. They claim that the Katar requires that the Rajput get close to them, which they say the Aztec Jaguar would never allow, and they claim that with the Tematlatl, it won't.
Fred placed the stone in the sling, before giving it a few experimental swings. Once he was sure of himself, he swung the stone faster and faster, before he launched the stone at a skull. The stone struck dead center of the skull, causing deep cracks, and a large indentation.
Dr. Dorian: Well, when ever you see something like that, it usually means that there is going to be some internal bleeding, and that the target will soon die. This is a kill.
But, like the Aztec's, the Rajput's also wore armor, as well as a helmet, though the Rajput helmet was made of metal. So they slipped a Rajput helmet over a skull, and had Fred try again. Fred's aim was no less accurate the second time around, as the stone still hit dead center of the Rajput helmet's faceplate. The team removed the slightly dented helmet and allowed the doctor to examine it.
Dr. Dorian: Well, that would certainly hurt, I'll give you that. He might have a slight concussion, though not too serious. It also has a distinct lack of fractures. I would have to say that this is not a kill shot. It may break a bone, or at least fracture one, but it doesn't seem very lethal. And when compared to the Katar, it's no comparison at all. I give the edge to the Katar.
Edge: Rajput.
Narrator: With all the testing complete, Max Geiger uploads the data gathered from the tests into the battle simulation, developed by Slitherine Studio, to simulate a battle to the death between these two warriors. To make sure that victory isn't snatched by a single lucky blow, the battle will be simulated 1000 times. Who will win in this battle of opposites? The Rajput who fight for his land and people? Or the Aztec Jaguar, who fights for his God? Steel or Obsidian? Crafty design, or Lethal power?
Close Range Edge: Rajput's Khanda
Mid Range Edge: Aztec's Maquahuitl
Long Range Edge: Aztec's Atlatl & Tlacochtli
Special Weapon Edge: Rajput's Katar
It's time to find out which warrior is truly the deadliest. Max hits the button on the computer, and suddenly the screen goes "Matrix" on us.
This battle takes place in a forested area. In the forest was a large ravine with two rock fixtures on each side (the battlefield of the Aztec Zande fight, with a forest next to it). An Aztec stood on one of the fixtures, when he saw a Rajput emerge from the woods to stand atop the opposite fixture. The two warriors stare each other down. Then the Rajput rears back his head and screams out a battle-cry. The Aztec response was to ready his Atlatl & Tlacochtli. The first javelin like projectile was easily avoided by the Rajput, who simply leaned to the right. The next one however, was cut in mid-air by the Rajput's Khanda. The Rajput glared at the Aztec, but knew his Chakram wouldn't reach this far. So he made his way down the outcropping toward the Aztec's location. The Aztec strapped his Maquahuitl to his back before also making his way down the rock fixture.
When he got to the bottom, he saw the Rajput running at him, so he took out his Tematlatl. The first stone he threw was deflected off the Rajput's shield. Just before he could throw a second stone, the Rajput threw his Chakram and severed the rope holding the stone, thereby destroying the weapon. The Aztec spared a look at his weapon before making a mad dash to the woods, but not before another Chakram nicked his shoulder. The Rajput decided to save his last Chakram for later, then followed the Aztec into the woods.
As the Rajput walked through the woods, he was unable to find the Aztec, though he was sure he had come this way. That was when the Aztec jumped from the tree down to land on top of the Rajput, stabbing him in the shoulder with his Tecpatl knife. The Rajput grunted in pain as he dropped his shield. He reared back and managed to elbow the Aztec in the side, with his other hand he drew his Aara.
He then proceeded to do an impressive display with his Aara, causing the Aztec to back up. That was when the Rajput lashed out, catching the Aztec across the chest, leaving a painful, though non-lethal wound. The next one wrapped around the Aztec's foot and caused him to fall to the ground. The Rajput drew a Katar with his unarmed hand and went for the killing blow. Only for the Aztec to expertly deflect with his Tecpatl, and then lean forward to stab the forearm holding the Aara.
The Rajput let go of the weapon as he rapidly backpedaled, clutching his wounded arm. That was when the Rajput unsheathed his Khanda. His first swing was meant to take the Aztec's head off, but the Aztec ducked under the swing, and stabbed the Rajput in the leg with his Sacrificial Knife. The Aztec jumped backwards, but the Rajput managed to leave a second wound on his chest as the native danced out of range of his sword. Knowing the knife wouldn't do much against the sword the Aztec then threw his Tecpatl before running behind a tree to grab his Maquahuitl.
When the Rajput saw the Aztec's sword he was not intimidated, until the Aztec swung with enough force to knock the sword from his hands. That was when the Rajput pulled out a second Katar.
The Aztec swung his Maquahuitl again, but the Rajput opened the prongs on his Katar and caught the blade; then used the other Katar to slash at the Aztec's arm, leaving a bloody scratch from his wrist to his elbow.
The Aztec tried a horizontal swing next, and the Rajput tried to stop the blade with his Katar. But the Aztec's blade smashed the wooden support on the blade, destroying the weapon. The Rajput managed to catch the next swing, only for the Aztec to kick the Rajput in the stomach; which made him double over in pain.
The next swing caught the Rajput in the side of the head, with the flat, unsharpened side of the Maquahuitl. The blow laid the Rajput out flat, almost knocking him out. The blow also caused him to lose his grip on the Katar, making it fall to the ground, away from its' master.
The Rajput looked up, dazed, fighting off a state of unconsciousness. He saw the Aztec looming over him with his Maquahuitl posed to end the fight there. That was when the Rajput remembered; his Chakram! He quickly yanked it from his waist and threw it, just as the Aztec got ready to bury his blade in the Rajput. The blade flew through the air....
All was silent, and both warriors were still. Then slowly, ever so slowly, the Aztec's head rolled from his body as it slumped to the ground, lifeless. The Rajput stood, and looked at his fallen foe. Then he reared back his head and screamed in victory!
Winner: Rajput
Rajput: 583
Khanda: 312
Katar: 226
Chakram: 45
Aara: 0
Aztec Jaguar: 417
Maquahuitl: 310
Atlatl & Tlacochtli: 78
Tecpatl Sacrificial Knife: 25
Tematlatl: 4
Narrator: In this brutal battle, it was the Rajput that rose to victory; with both his Khanda and Katar scoring in the triple digits.
Dr. Dorian: Well, I suppose it makes sense, the Rajput had the steel weapons, and chain-mail armor, no matter how little, those things helped a lot. Not that the Aztecs are unskilled, but there cotton armor just didn't or couldn't stand against what the Rajput brought to the table.
We see the Rajput gathering his tools from around the battlefield, as well as the fallen Aztec's Maquahuitl. The weapon intrigued him, and it wasn't like his opponent would need it any more.
The End.
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