Deadliest Warrior, Chapter 5: Viking vs. Gladiator
Narrator:
The Viking; battled crazed berzerker who terrorized ancient Europe.
(We see a Viking vessel, carrying a group of bloodthirsty warriors toward a new land.)
Narrator:
The Gladiator; Proud, thrilling killer of ancient Rome.
(We see two Gladiators battling in an arena, a crowd roaring around them.)
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!
Viking:
Height - 5' 11"
Weight - 180 LBS
Gear - 65 LBS
Armor - Chain Mail
Gladiator:
Height - 5 ' 8"
Weight - 185 LBS
Gear - 10 to 38 LBS
Armor - Bronze
Narrator: Here in the Fight Club, we take four weapons used by the savage viking raiders:
Great Axe
Spear
Viking Shield
Long Sword
Narrator: And pit them against the weapons used by the professional killers, Gladiators:
Trident & Net
Sling
Sica
Cestus/Scissor
Narrator: First the two teams will test their warriors long range weaponry: The viking spear and the gladiators sling.
First Fred stepped up, and taking careful aim, shot the stone at the skulls being used as targets. The stone flew true, and struck the skull right between the eyes.
Dr. Dorian: Well, it's certainly accurate, and if hit in the right spot, it could be lethal. I am however, concerned that when the range increases, it's accuracy decreases.
The viking team agrees, and claims that the sling is nothing compared to their spear.
Bob stood at the target line, facing a set of thick wooden targets. He then began to throw spears at the targets with varying degrees of accuracy, but every hit is deep, some penetrating the wood out the back.
Next, he proceeded to take a spear in each hand, and tossed them two at a time. The results were similar to the first test, though it was noted that the spear throw by the stronger arm pierced deeper.
Dr. Dorian: The important thing to remember here is killing ability. The gladiator is wearing minimal armor, while the viking has his helmet, his chain mail, and his large shield. Yes, the sling has the potential to be lethal, but only in a very small area. The spear on the other hand, has a much larger area in which it can cause a killing blow.
Edge: Viking
Narrator: Now the two teams will compare their respective mid range weaponry: the Viking Great Axe, and the Gladiator Trident & Net combo.
Fred stepped forward, trident held firmly in hand. On the signal the stepped toward the gel torso (which in an attempted to be accurate to battle conditions, was wearing viking chain mail) and rammed the prongs of the trident deep into the chest, piercing the chain mail and causing a slight spray of artificial blood.
Dr. Dorian: This weapon is very effective, and with the net to hinder opponents the lethality of the weapon only increases.
Next Bob presented his great axe. Taking the two handed weapon, he raised it high above his head. He then brought it down with a great deal of force, almost splitting his gel torso in two with it.
Dr. Dorian: There is now doubt that the weapon is indeed deadly. However, it's a two handed weapon as opposed to the one-handed trident. It also takes time, as the weapon can not be swung very fast. For that, I think I have to give it to the Gladiator's.
Edge: Gladiator.
Narrator: Next the two teams will test the weapons their warriors used for close-quarter combat: The Gladiator's Cestus and Scissor, against the Viking's Long Sword.
Fred slipped on the cestus and walked toward a slab of beef. Taking a boxing stance, he began giving the beef a series of strong jabs and punches. When he was done, the beef had several broken bones and was severely bruised.
Next he slipped on another gladiator favorite: the scissor. Turning back to the same slab of meat he punched it with the scissor. The blade went right through it and almost got stuck. After pulling it free, he continued to punch and slice, almost completely cutting the meat in half.
Bob took the long sword from the table and walked toward his dummy. On the signal, he slashed brutally at the dummy's head. In just two blows, he'd managed to decapitate the dummy.
Dr. Dorian: Both weapons are deadly, and I've never seen a weapon go through a side of beef like that scissor did, but I still think the edge should go to the viking. The sword is long, and against a poorly armored enemy like the gladiator is sure to be very effective.
Edge: Viking
Narrator: And now, for the final test, our experts will test out our two warriors special weapons: The Viking Shield and the Gladiator Sica.
Bob took the shield and strapped it to his arm. He then proceeded to demonstrate several moves that could be used with the shield. He slammed the shield into the side of a dummies head, and rammed it into its' chest.
But Fred remained unimpressed, stating that the gladiator sica was designed to defeat shields. To demonstrate how sharp the blade was, he took the sword and jabbed the blade into his dummy. The blade went through and pierced the heart, before coming out the back. Next, to see how it would stand up against a viking shield, Fred stabbed and slashed at one. When he slashed the sword, he only chipped it slightly, but when he stabbed, the blade punched through the wood.
Dr. Dorian: The shield is a very good tool, very versatile. But if it can't stop a sword, it's not much good is it?
Edge: Gladiator
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 gladiator who fights for glory and survival? Or the viking, who fights to conquer all that stand in his way?
Close Range Edge: Viking Long Sword
Mid Range Edge: Gladiator Trident & Net
Long Range Edge: Viking Spear
Special Weapon Edge: Gladiator Sica
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.
The fight takes place on a flat plain, just outside a forest. A gladiator walks across the plain. A viking emerges from the forest. The two warriors see each other, and assume battle positions. The viking props his shield against a tree a readies a spear. The gladiator positions his shield and begins to twirl his sling. The stone flew from the weapon and struck the viking on the helmet, startling hims. Shaking it off, he tightened his grip on the spear, took two steps forward and tossed it.
But the gladiator saw it coming and raised his shield to block. But the impact was stronger than he expected and it threw off his aim; causing the rock from the sling to go off course and hit the viking in the shoulder. This had the unintended consequence of making the viking drop his second spear. Now out of ammo, the gladiator picked up his trident and charged at the viking.
Seeing the gladiator charge, the viking picked up his great axe. Swinging it downward the axe got got in the prongs of the trident, pulling it down. Unfortunately for the viking, the prongs were able to pierce his chain-mail. But instead of hitting him in the chest he'd dragged it off course where it nicked his arm.
Separating their weapons the viking slammed his axe into the gladiator's shield. Once there, the viking tugged the shield away, leaving the gladiator defenseless.
Without his shield, the gladiator grabbed his net from his belt and tossed it onto the viking, entangling him. He tried to skewer the viking in the stomach with the trident, but the axe was still free, and a swing knocked it off course, so the trident hit the viking in the leg.
Ignoring the pain the viking took his axe and cut the trident in two. He backed away while using the blade of his axe to cut the ropes of the net.
Now without his trident or net, the gladiator stepped back. He unsheathed his sica, and put on his scissor. He then charged the norseman before he could regain his bearings.
Sica met axe in a contest of strength, and the gladiator tried to swipe at the Viking's chest with his scissor. Unfortunately the scissor just couldn't get through the chain-mail. As they charged each other again, the gladiator decided to try something different. When the sica and axe were locked, he slashed the sica upward, cutting the wooden rod holding the axe head.
Now holding a useless stick in his hand, the viking jumped back and attempted to draw his sword. But the gladiator was relentless and jumped forward to end his unarmed adversary. He swung his sica downward but the viking grabbed his his arm. He tried to punch forward with his scissor but the viking caught that arm to. The viking then kicked the gladiator in the chest and sent him tumbling backward, the scissor slipping right off his hand as he went down.
The gladiator stood and faced the viking who had by now managed to draw his long sword. While his scissor may have been lost, he still had the deadly cestus on. The two warrior brutes charged each other and began a deadly sort of dance with their blades. Each trading blows but neither gaining the upper hand.
Finally they both attempted a disarming move on the other, but this only resulted in both swords flying out of their hands to land toward the vikings forgotten shield. The two warriors looked at one another, then raced toward their swords.
It looked like the viking was going to get there first, but the gladiator tackled him the the ground just as he reached the swords and began to viciously beat him about the face with the cestus.
Trying desperately to reach his sword, the viking tried to ignore the brutal punches to his face, while trying not to black out. Just then he felt the handle of a sword! He quickly grabbed it and jammed the blade, the sica it turned out, into the gladiator's side.
The gladiator reared back in pain, attempting to dislodge the blade from his side. That was all the time the viking needed to grab his shield and swing it into the side of the gladiator's helmeted head with a resounding "BONG!"
The gladiator stood wearily; his helmet massively dented, his side bleeding profusely, and holding his sica loosely in his hand. The viking was standing now too, long sword in one hand, shield in the other.
The two barbarians once again charged each other, the gladiator swinging his sica in an attempt to cut through the shield. The sword found its mark, but only chipped the wood slightly. The viking struck out with his sword, managing to nick the gladiator's shoulder. The gladiator tried to punch the viking in the face with his cestus but the viking simply raised his shield.
Unfortunately for the gladiator, his spiked cestus got stuck. He now found himself unable to pull his fist from the wooden shield. The viking, taking advantage of this situation, suddenly charged. This caused the gladiator to be pushed along, unable to get a decent shot with his sica, until the viking slammed him into a nearby tree. With his opponent now hopelessly pinned, the viking slowly raised his long sword. Then, in one quick motion, slit the gladiator's throat. Blood spilled from the wound as the life left the gladiator. Stepping back the viking watched the body slump to the ground. Stepping back, he bowed his head to his fallen enemy, then raising his sword toward the sky, screamed: For Valhalla!!
Winner: Viking
Viking: 573
Long Sword: 200
Great Axe: 158
Viking Spear: 115
Viking Shield: 100
Gladiator: 427
Trident & Net: 190
Sica: 140
Cestus & Scissor: 73
Sling: 24
Narrator: In this battle of similar opponents, it was the viking that proved to be the deadlier man. With all of his weapons scoring in the triple digits, it was the long sword that was the deadliest weapon in this fight. The gladiator didn't fare too poorly, with the majority of his kills being given because of his favorite weapon, the trident and net combination.
Dr. Dorian: While these are certainly similar opponents, I think what really tipped the scale was the fact that the gladiator isn't wearing any armor.
We see the viking calling out to Valhalla, before making his way back to his men, the gladiator scissor now strapped to his belt.
The End.
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