Friday, April 13, 2012

Julius Ceaser vs Cyrus the Great


Julius Ceaser Quick Bio
Of all the emperors of the Roman Empire, none have earned a reputation like Julius Ceaser did. Born to a father with the same name in July 100 BC, Ceaser was given much weatlh, power, and privilege growing up. By the time he was 16, Ceaser was the head of his household after his father died. It was at this time that his ambitions began to grow, and he began to put his plans into motion. By October 49 BC, he had full control of Rome, after his plans had improved the empire and it's citizens. However, there were those among the senate who did not like what he accomplished, as many of them believed that he had weakened them. So, on March 14, 44 BC, he was killed by his best friend, but his infamy continued to live on.

Julius Ceaser Weapons
Short Range: Gladius Sword
Medium Range: Pilum Javelin
Long Range: Scorpion Crossbow Turret
Special: Dolabra Pick-Axe
Armor: Roman Breastplate & Tower Shield

Cyrus the Great Quick Bio
Founder of the Achaemenid Empire (The largest empire the world had at that time), Cyrus the Great was one of the Persian world's most iconic figures. No historian knows his birthdate, but may say that he was born on either 600 or 576 BC. Very little is actually known about his early life, and the little that is known is either damaged in some way or lost. What is known about him is that he had a 30-year reign from 559 BC to 530 BC (coincidentally, 530 BC was the year that he died), and he was revolutinary in the fields of human rights, politics, and military strategy.

Cryus the Great Weapons:
Short Range: Scimitar
Medium Range: Persian Spear
Long Range: Persian Bow & Arrow
Special: Chariot Scythe
Armor: Bronze Scalemail & Wicker Shield

Who Got the Edge
Gladius vs Scimitar: Both swords get the edge. The Gladius and the Scimitar were one-handed flying guillotines, as they could fly through the air and cut off limbs with ease.
Pilum Javelin vs Persian Spear: Both weapons get the edge. The Pilum could be used up close or at range, and given the weaker materials of Cyrus's armor and shield, it'll ruin them for life. Meanwhile, the spear could be used one handed, or a warrior could use it two-handed and take advantage of both the spear tip and the iron weight at the other end.
Scoripion Crossbow Turret vs Persian Bow & Arrow: Both ranged weapons get the edge. Although it took 15 to 20 seconds to reset, the Scorpion could launch bolts up to 400 feet, and one of these bolts was usually fatal if it hit the right spot. With the Persian's bow, they had a light and portable weapon system that could launch arrows up to a greater distance than that of the Scorpion, but the bronze tips didn't always have the right amount of punch to them.
Dolabra vs Chariot Scythe: The Dolabra gets the edge. The Chariot Scythe can do some impressive damage, but it can only be used while attached to a chariot, and it's entierly possible to not be killed by the weapon. The Dolabra is more portable than the scythe, and it could kill opponents more quickly with a well-timed strike.
Roman Breastplate & Tower Shield vs Bronze Scalemail & Wicker Shield: Julius Ceaser's armor gets the edge. Cyrus's armor is very lightweight and allows the wearer to be highly mobile, but the shield will break rather quickly, and the scalemail can take so many attacks before it starts to fall apart. The armor and shield used by Ceaser were made from far superior materials and could hold up better in battle.

Common Quality
Leadership: Both of these warriors were some of the greatest leaders of all time. There are very few who can deny what Julius Ceaser accomplished. He had brought stability back to the government, expanded the empire, and used the legion in ways that made his enemies tremble. Cyrus the Great was an equally power leader, with some equally impressive accomplishments to back him up. He was a savior among the Jewish people in his empire, centered the government into equal components, and formed one of history's most recognizable military groups.

Setup
It was a great day outside the city of Rome. As the sun shone down onto the fields, Julius Ceaser and two of his top soldiers were enjoying a day of rest and merryment. Under the spacious tent, they were enjoying some wine, some dates, and other fine foods. Despite the delightful atmosphere, Ceaser and his soldiers were wearing armor in case someone had the nerve to slight the emperor.
"Emperor, than you for inviting me and Dasdicles out here to enjoy these delights." said one of the soldiers.
"Laberius, I'm glad you enjoy the food & drink." Ceaser replied.
"If you don't mind me asking, why did you invite me and Dasdicles out here?" asked Laberius.
"I trust you." replied Ceaser. "After you two defended me from those assassins a week ago, I figured that you deserved a reward for performing well."
"In that case...let's drink!" shouted Laberius. The three men shouted in delight, and clanked their wine-filled goblets. After taking a gulp of the purple elxier, they slammed the glasses down, and laughed out loud. As they were about to eat, the three men swore they heard the sound of a chariot. Thinking that it was one of their own, they continued to feast, until the particular sound that the chariot was making perked their interest. Ceaser and his soldiers got up to their feet, and went outside to investigate.
When they got outside, they saw a exotic chariot some distance away. The wheels were decorated with some of the largest blades ever seen in the Empire. Ceaser picked up a spyglass, and looked through to see who had arrived. He saw someone standing next to the chariot, holding an exotic looking bow. Another soldier was inside the chariot, and had a spear at the ready. The driver of the chariot was the most impressive looking, as he was wearling clothes & armor that rivaled Ceaser himself.
"Emperor, did you invite anyone else to join us?" asked Dasdicles.
Ceaser lowered his spyglass. "No." he replied.
"Then who are they?" Laberius asked.
"I don't know who the one soldier on the ground is." said Ceaser. "Nor do I know who the soldier in the chariot is. However, I do know who's piloting that chariot."
"Who?" Dasdicles & Laberius asked.
"Cyrus the Great." said Ceaser. "He's the king of the Persian Empire, an expanse of territory as great as ours. I wonder what he's doing here."
"I'll go find out." said Dasdicles. He went back into the tent, and picked up his Gladius that he left in there. He came back out, and went down the hill to speak with Cyrus. He was about 50 feet away, when the soldier with the bow raised it up, and fired an arrow straight at Dasdicles's throat. A torrent of blood spewed out as Dasdicles fell to his knees. A second later, his body became completely lifeless, and slumped to the ground.

Julius Ceaser: 2/Cyrus the Great: 3

Ceaser picked up a Tower Shield, as a small storm of arrows came down on their position. Laberius rushed over to the tent, and picked up a Pilum that was right outside the entrance. After a lull in the arrows, Laberius threw the Pilum right at the archer on the ground. The archer began to retreat, when the Pilum went right through his arm. The archer dropped to one knee, and howled out in pain as he tried to pull the javelin out. He got back up to his feet, and turned around just in time to be greeted by a large wooden bolt to the head. The archer's eyes rolled into the back of his head, and he fell backwards onto the ground, cracking the back of his skull wide open.

Julius Ceaser: 2/Cyrus the Great: 2

Cyrus the Great looked up at the hill, and saw Ceaser readjusting a Scorpion turret. After he let out a few notes from a horn, Cyrus began to drive the chariot forward. Laberius picked up the Tower Shield that Ceaser was using earlier, and charged straight down the hill. The soldier in the chariot pointed his spear at Laberius, and was about to strike him, when Laberius jumped to the side, and grabbed the spear. With a strong tug, Laberius pulled the soldier straight off of the chariot.
The two men fell to the ground, but got back up after the second. Laberius drew his Gladius, while the Persian unsheathed a curved exotic blade. They began a furious sword fight, as the clashing of iron against iron ringed in their ears. The Persian began bashing at Laberius's shield, forcing him to step backwards. Finally, Laberius took a swing at the Persian's chest, and shattered a few of the bronze scales that the Persian was wearing. The Persian raised his Wicker Shield to avoid taking any more damage, but the Gladius went throught it like a knife through a side of beef. The Persian foolishly threw the worthless shield to the ground, only to have Laberius swing his blade right at his neck. The Persian fruitlessly tried to stop the bleeding with his hands, but ultimately died due to a loss of blood.

Julius Ceaser: 2/Cyrus the Great: 1

Laberius, standing victoriously over the Persian's corpse, wiped the blood from his Gladius. He put the sword back into it's sheathe, and was about to head back up the hill, when Cyrus the Great came rushing at him from behind. Laberius quickly turned around, and the Chariot Scythe on the left side made contact with right leg. As the limb flew into the air, Laberius fell to the ground, howling in agony. Ceaser was running down the hill, with a Dolabra in hand and ready to rescue his friend. Unfortunately, he was too slow. Cyrus was walking over with the spear, and after gripping the shaft with both hands, he thrusted the point right into Laberius's heart. He died in less than a second, as blood tricked out of the spear wound, and torrented slightly from his leg wound.

Julius Ceaser: 1/Cyrus the Great: 1

Cyrus started to wipe blood from the spear tip, when Ceaser came right in, and started swinging the Dolabra around. Cyrus pointed the spear right at Ceaser, and he kept him at bay. Immediately, Cyrus started thrusting the spear forward. Ceaser jumped to the side, but Cyrus quickly switched spear ends, and swung the weight right at Ceaser's chest. Ceaser was knocked to the ground, but he still had the Dolabra in his right hand. Cyrus was going to stab him, but Ceaser swung the axe, and broke the spear in half.
Ceaser got back up, and gripped the Dolabra tighter than before. Cyrus drew a blade identical to that of one of his soldiers. The two rulers circled each other for a moment, then went in for the kill. Cyrus started swinging the sword around, while Ceaser raised the Dolabra and blocked with the axe head. Cyrus swung the blade in a wide attack, but Ceaser swung the axe at his opponent's hand. The appendage and the sword fell to the ground, and Cyrus felt pain that he'd never experienced before. He couldn't do much, since his hand was gone, and in one moment, he wouldn't have to feel a thing except for the cold confines of a tomb.

Julius Ceaser: 1/Cyrus the Great: 0

Julius Ceaser: 615
Gladius Sword: 250
Pilum Javelin: 250
Scorpion Crossbow Turret: 15
Dolabra Pick-Axe: 100

Cyrus the Great: 385
Scimitar: 50
Persian Spear: 85
Persian Bow & Arrow: 200
Chariot Scythe: 50

Ending Assessment: Ceaser had the better armor, better weapons, better materials, and the better soldiers in this fight.
Strongest Weapon: Ceaser's Gladius & Pilum, with 250 kills each, are the strongest weapons of this fight.
Weakest Weapon: In contrast, the 15 kills of the Scorpion make it Ceaser's weakest weapon in this fight.

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