Back For Blood PT 2: Ancient

And now it is time for the thrilling conclusion of this Back For Blood Special! This time around, we bring you the Ancient fight, where warriors of ages past come to test there mettle.

So without further ado, It is time to begin Part Two of Back For Blood!!!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Deadliest Warrior; but I wish I did.

Deadliest Warrior, Chapter 24: Knight  vs. Roman Centurion

Narrator:
A Knight; sword wielding slayer of the medieval age. Last time he entered the Arena, the Knight brutally slew the Mongol.  
(We see the Mongol get stabbed by the Broadsword).

Narrator:
Roman Centurion; killer commander whose brutal assaults lead rome to conquer the world. The Centurion has already fought off and killed the solider of one empire, the Ming Warrior. We tonight make his second?
(We see the Centurion Commander stab the Ming in the heart).

                                                   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!

Knight
Year: 1423
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 180 LBS
Armor: Plate
Win(s): (1): Mongol

Roman Centurion
Year: 120 AD
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 170 LBS
Armor: Chain Mail
Win(s): (1): Ming Warrior

Narrator:  Here in the Fight Club, we take four weapons to be used by the Knight:

Morning Star
Crossbow
Halberd
Broadsword

Narrator:  and put them to the test against the weapons of the Roman Centurion:

Dolabra
Plumbata
Pilum
Gladius

Narrator:  Since both of these warriors have already entered our arena before, we can forgo the testing of said weapons, and skip right to judging. Any tests we need to do will be done at the team's discretion.

Narrator: For our first test, these two soldiers will be testing out their special weapons: The Knight's Morning Star, and the Centurion's Dolabra.

Max: I'm calling it right now, I think that the Knight is to heavily armored to be affected by anything the Centurion can throw at him.

Geoff: Please, just look at the Dolabra. That weapon was able to pierce the armor of the Rajput, it should be able to pierce the Knight's armor.

Dr. Dorian: Well, let's check it out.

Fred set up the Knight's armor on the dummy while Bob went to pick up his Dolabra. Giving it a few test swings, he charged at the dummy and swung as hard as he could at the helmet. The Dolabra struck it dead center, and Bob could practically feel it pierce through to the gel head. Removing the weapon, he stepped back to allow Dr. Dorian to examine the wound.

Dr. Dorian: Well, it's official, it did pierce the helmet, and this wound does look pretty serious. In my opinion, this would be a fatal wound.

Now it's Fred's turn, who straps on the protective gear needed to properly and safely wield a Morning Star. His dummy was wearing Centurion chain-mail. Twirling the deadly metal sphere, he lashed out at the dummy's helmet, leaving a large dent. Spinning it again, he lashed out at the torso. The chain-mail kept the Star from tearing the flesh away, but it did leave a large bruise on the ribs.

Dr. Dorian: Looking at the wound to the chest, I conclude that this wound, while painful, is not lethal. It may be somewhat debilitating later on, but is not immediately life threading. As for the head wound, this may cause a minor concussion, possibly some greater head trauma. But this is the type of wound that may kill you hours or even days later, not the type that lays you out flat for good. My vote for Special Weapon goes to the Dolabra.

Geoff: I second that motion, if the Dolabra can pierce the Knight's armor, that can be a major game changer.

Edge: Roman Centurion

Narrator: For our next test will pit the two warriors long range weapons against each other: The Centurion Scop-

Dr. Dorian: Actually we've decided to change that.

Narrator: What?

Geoff: Yeah, it occurred to us that having a siege weapon in a battle between two individual warrior was kind of stupid.

Max: I'm not sure what we thinking back then, but we're ready to make amends. We've now chose a much more appropriate weapon for the Centurion to wield in singular combat. Here (Max hands the revised script to the Narrator)

Narrator: Yes, well…. Long range weapons are: The Centurion's Plumbata against the Knight's Crossbow.

Dr. Dorian: Now, taking this new weapon into consideration, I think we should see how these two weapons fair against opposing armor. Agreed?

Max: Alright

Geoff: Let's do it.

Fred readies his Crossbow for the test. He had three targets: The Centurion shield, the helmet, and the chain-mail covered body.

Like everyone suspected, the Crossbow bolt bounced off the Centurion's shield. But when it hit the helmet, it not only pierce it, but actually knocked it off the mannequins head. Finally, the bolt easily pierced the chest of the dummy, going straight through the heart.

Then came Bob, who had been familiarizing himself with the Plumbata, a heavy dart like weapon. On a basic unarmored gel dummy, the Darts looked pretty dangerous. Like Fred, he had the same three targets. And…. despite the desire of the DW team to do well, it failed to do significant damage to any of the targets. The Knight's plate armor was too much for the darts.

Dr. Dorian: Well, I think the tests say it all. The Crossbow is much deadlier then the Plumbata.

Max: Which is a shame because, despite my desire to see the Knight triumph, I really did want this weapon to do well.

Geoff: Agreed, but that's just not what happened. Maybe next time.

Edge: Knight

Narrator: The third test for have our warriors using their mid range weaponry: The Knight's Halberd and the Centurion's Pilum.

Dr. Dorian: I don't think we're going to need the test for this one. The Pilum has similar properties to other weapons like the Glaive and the Naginata. Neither one of those would be much of a threat to the armor. I simply don't think that the Pilum would be either.

Max: You're right, there are only a few very small spots that the Pilum could be affective. Compare that to the Halberd, and the choice is obvious.

Edge: Knight

Narrator: For our final test, the two will come up close and personal with their short range weapons: the Centurion's Gladius against the Knight's Broadsword.

Geoff: I like the Gladius for this one guys. The blade may be shorter, but it's got much greater maneuverability, and the blade's are about the same width, with similar sharpness levels.

Max: Yeah, but what about armor, the Broadsword would make mince meat out of that chain-mail.

Geoff: Maybe, but take speed and tactics into account. Your Knight is going to be weighed down by his armor, and that swords not exactly light.

Dr. Dorian: What are you saying?

Geoff: Just that, maybe, the Gladius works better for the Centurion then the Broadsword does for the Knight.

Max: ……

Dr. Dorian: Well, we need to give the Centurion a second edge anyway, so what the hell, I'll go with it.

Max: You can't be serious.

Geoff: Sorry man, but you can't rely on armor for everything.

Edge: Roman Centurion

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 soldiers? The Knight, one of the greatest warriors of the medieval age? Or the Centurion, a commander for one of history's greatest armies?

Close Range Edge: Centurion's Gladius

Mid Range Edge: Knight's Halberd

Long Range Edge: Knight's Crossbow

Special Weapon Edge: Centurion's Dolabra

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 fight takes place in the middle of the woods at night. The Centurion Commander sits by a fire, sharpening his Gladius. He has recovered from the wounds he receive in the battle against the Ming Warriors, and is now back in pristine condition. He has all off his weapons with him, except his Scorpion, which had been abandoned at the battle site. After all, for one man to lug around a siege weapon would be really stupid. Luckily, he had been able to replace it by buying some Roman Plumbata from a merchant. Soon, he would make his way back to his commanding officer to receive his next assignment.

Suddenly a figure emerged from the woods, clad in black and gold armor. It was a Knight, a shield in one hand and a crossbow in the other. The two warriors looked at one another for a moment before the Knight spoke: "You are trespassing on the King's land. State your name, and be quick about it." he spoke with an authoritative tone. The Centurion just rolled his eyes and chuckled darkly at the Knight's attitude.

"Begone form here, fool. I have no time to waste on one such as you." he said dismissively. "Besides" he added "Soon all this land will belong to the Roman Empire, so really, you might as well tell you 'king' to vacate these lands if he wishes to keep his pathetic life." he said with a mean-spirited grin. The Knight stood stock still, barely comprehending what he heard. He was filled with a mix of annoyance for the lack of respect, fear for the threat of invasion, and boiling anger for the disrespect shown to his King.

"An invasion? No! Then I am afraid that makes you an enemy of my Lord's kingdom. Which means that now is the time you DIE!" he cried out aiming and firing his Crossbow at the Centurion, who deflected the bolt off of his shield. He returned fire by tossing several Plumbata at the Knight, but the all just bounced off his plate armor.

When the Knight ran out of bolts and the Centurion ran out of darts, the Knight unsheathed his Broadsword, while the Centurion took out his Dolabra. The Centurion slammed his weapon against the Knight's shield, to no effect. The Knight tried to take his enemies head off, but the Centurion's lighter armor allowed him to move quickly enough to avoid the death blow. Turning the Dolabra in his hand, the Centurion used it to pull the shield out of the way long enough for him to bury the weapon in the Knight's shoulder. The Knight responded by uppercutting the Centurion with the shield, knocking him away, but leaving the Dolabra stuck.

The Knight took the weapon out and broke it over his leg. He then let go of his shield so he could use both hands for the Broadsword. While the Knight was doing that the Centurion had gone back to his campfire and took up his Pilum. The two warriors clashed again, and the Centurion used his pole-arm to knock the Broadsword aside and stab the Knight in the exposed part of his armpit. He pulled it out and tried to stab the Knight in the throat, but the Knight ducked his head to the side in time. The Knight slammed his sword down on the Centurion, but the roman used his shield to block the strike. As the sword bounced back from recoil, the Centurion stepped back and used his Pilum to stab the Knight in the elbow. The Knight cried out in pain, distracting him long enough for the Centurion to slam into him with the shield. The Knight stumbled back, dropping his Broadsword in the process.

When the Centurion went to stab again, the Knight managed to catch it, and pulled the Centurion forward. When the Centurion was close enough, the Knight delivered a devastating head butt. As the Centurion winced from the pain, the Knight punched him in the gut, and pulled the Pilum out of his hand, tossing it across the field. The Centurion swung his shield as he quickly stepped back, heading to where his last weapon lay. The Knight did the same, turning and running back behind a tree. He strapped the Halberd to his back, but kept the Morning Star out. The two warriors, having gained their second wind, reentered the battle.

The Centurion raised his battered shield up to block a strike from the spiked ball. He lashed out with his Gladius, only managing a slight scratch on the Knight's armor. Swinging again, the Knight's Morning Star struck the Centurion in the side of his helmet, making his ears ring. He wasn't seriously hurt, but he was hurt none the less. Before he could react, the Knight struck him in the chest with the Morning Star, and only his chain mail saved him from the worst of the damage.

Fighting through the pain, the Centurion lunged forward past the Knight's guard, and stabbed him viciously in the side, just under his chest armor. The Knight stumbles back, his empty hand over the wound. The Centurion slashes out, and the Knight struggles to meet him with the Morning Star. The chain on the weapon wraps around the Gladius, and when the Centurion pulls the sword back, he takes the Knight's weapon with him.

Left with no other options, the Knight takes a few hasty steps back and, using both hands, readies his Halberd. Steadying himself, the Knight blocks out the pain and prepares to finish off his foe. Raising the deadly weapon, the Knight strikes an overhead blow, which of course the Centurion blocks. The Centurion is surprised by the weight behind the attack, and the blow to his arm causes some bones to crack. Before he can lower the shield, the Knight has pulled back and jabs foreword. The spike on top of the Halberd is easily able to pierce through Roman Chain Mail.

The Centurion grunts in pain, and slashes with his Gladius in response. The Knight blocks with the handle of his Halberd, then follows up with a blow to the Centurion's sword arm. The blade of the Halberd buries deep, and the Centurion is luck not to lose an arm. The Centurion is left with a difficult choice. In a moment his sword arm will fail, and he will not be able to keep a hold of his sword. If he switches hands, he will be able to continue the fight; but he will also be left without his trusty shield. But the Centurion knows that while not having a shield in a fight is bad; not having a sword is worse. He makes the choice, and drops the shield and takes the Gladius with his good arm.

The Centurion side steps another heavy swing from the Halberd, and makes a stab at the Knight's exposed side. Having already felt the effects of that trick once before, the Knight jumps back before the Gladius cuts too deep.

But the Knight has had enough, steeling himself, he charges the Centurion with his Halberd raised. Knowing he can't take the steel juggernaut head on, the Centurion goes to jump to the side. He almost makes it, but the Knight still slams into his side, sending the Roman spinning on his heel like a top. Turning, the Knight sweeps the Centurion off his feet with the Halberd. The Centurion lands hard, but still manages to roll out of the way of the Halberd as it comes crashing to earth.

Before he can stand the Knight kicks him right in the teeth, sending back on his back. The Knight steps on the Centurion's chest, and raises his Halberd. The Centurion, grips his Gladius and stabs the Knight in the back of the leg, causing the Knight to stumble, but not fall. The next moment the Halberd comes down and severs the Centurion's good arm.

The Centurion looks up at the Knight, a look of hatred on his face. As the Knight's Halberd goes to cut him down, he cries "Long Live the Glory of the Emp-" and his silenced as the Halberd's blade makes it's home in the Centurion's face.

Stepping back, the Knight looks at his fallen foe. Bowing his head briefly in respect for the dead, the Knight turns and limps away, knowing that he must tend to his injuries and report to his master.

Winner: Knight!

Knight: 507

Halberd: 252

Crossbow: 145

Broadsword: 75

Morning Star: 35

Roman Centurion: 493

Gladius: 240

Dolabra: 200

Pilum: 33

Plumbata: 20

Narrator: In this battle of two dedicated soldiers, it was the Knight, surprisingly, who came out on top; managing to redeem himself from his earlier defeat. But it was a very close call. The Knight only just scraped up a victory; with 507 kills. The Centurion certainly wasn't far behind, with only a total of 14 points of separation.

Max: Did I call it or what?

Geoff: Don't get cocky, look at how close that was, it was almost to close to call in my opinion.

Dr. Dorian: True, but that's because these two warriors are very similar to one another, that it's to be expected for them to be relatively well matched. I thought the match could go either way honestly.

Max: Yeah, but in the end the Knight's plate armor proved to be the best advantage over the Centurion, rendering half of his weapons relatively useless!

We see the Knight resting at an inn. His wounds have been bandaged, and now he is resting before he makes his journey back to his master's castle. In the corner of the room, the Knight's armor sits, cleaned and well cared for. But also amongst the Knight's possessions, is a trophy. The Gladius of the fallen Centurion Commander sits proudly in it's new sheath, right next to the Knight's own Broadsword.

The End.

And there you have it folks!  A spectacular end to the first Back For Blood! And this is just the beginning! Soon the next round of matches will begin, and we will all be one step closer to knowing: WHO IS DEADLIEST!!!!!!!!!!