I agree on the metallurgie and how i would factor it in, and if i can recall the dw episode, the sabre did make an tiny small hole, but nothing dangerous. I actually think the armour of Ceasar gives more coverage. The chainmail is an houberk and does not have sleeves, an houbergeon would have that. It is correct that the arms of Ceasar are exposed, but with Khalid, the stumach, legs and arms are really exposed. With that, the scutum is larger then wickerwork shield and covers more protection. i myself have fought with different shields and it is hard to push an shield away to create an opening. the wickerwork shield is nice and light but it is really hard to shove an other shield away in actual combat. The point is that the scutum was made to push in the opponent, hence the bos in the middle. Sorry, I have to disagree with you on this. It is rather difficult to give values to personal traits unless there is a clear historical precedent. Khalid was determined enough in war that he died of old age, and Caesar was vicious enough to completely crush the Gauls. I do not believe you can say Khalid was in any more vicious than Caesar than you can say Julius was more determined to survive than Khalid. In an army fight, Caesar has a better chance but he would never have had to go up against an enemy as manoeuvrable and cunning as Khalid. In a one-on-one, Khalid spanks Caesar with his duelling experience. As far as I can tell, Caesar was not really a duellist on par with Khalid.
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He also fought against the Byzantines, so he should be familiar with how to handle a “Roman’ in a duel. He would always win, and in doing so shatter the morale of the enemy troops. In terms of x-factors, as much as I dislike them, Khalid was renowned as a great duellist who regularly challenged enemy commanders to duels. Khalid’s spear, with a more concentrated and well-designed point than a sabre, should do more damage to Caesar than the pilum can do to Khalid’s chainmail.Īt long range, I do mostly agree with your assessments. As seen in Deadliest Warrior, the bronze Lorica Musculata can be pierced by a thrust from a cavalry sabre. I don't think the gladius, pilum, or pugio would get through it.Īt medium range, Khalid’s spear should be deadlier by virtue of armour. You've likely seen this clip somewhere before, and it probably isn't representative of Khalid's own armour, but here is a clip illustrating how tough chainmail can be. His sword and armour are likely to be of at least slightly superior quality. Khalid also has superior metallurgy, mainly by virtue of coming from nearly 600 years in the future. According to what I saw and read, there is also the fact that Caesar’s arms are exposed and Khalid’s arms are not. If either of the two fighters are exposed at any time, Khalid should be the one better able to take a hit. Khalid’s armour also looks like it offers more coverage than Caesar’s does, so Khalid would be better able to take hits as well as deal damage with his own. Khalid can concentrate his effort in a smaller area, and push the scutum aside to create an opening. However, compared to Khalid's shield, it is also much more difficult to use in a shoving match. In short range, I do agree that the scutum offers better protection. Hmm, I am going to disagree with you here, sir. That question was: But what happens if Ceasar loses? His men grunted and roared but they all had an question in their heads that neither dared to ask. But if I beat him in single combat, His men will get discouraged and an victory will be close to hand.' Ceasar spoke with an smile. His warriors will fight harder then ever. 'Secondly, if he falls fighting you guys, he becomes an hero to them. 'I am an general, but first of all I am an soldier, and soldiers should FIGHT!' he spoke. 'Ahh Marcussus' Ceasar spoke with an soft and understanding voice. 'If I may ask, why should you yourself fight this day? If we could just go out and kill him, you do not have to risk your live' he spoke softly and with a bit of doubt in his voice. it was an young centurion who had just aquired the rank after the old one had died in battle. After a few seconds, only one man dared to ask the question. I want you guys to keep all the others away during the duel and take care of me when I either win or lose.' The men were still speechless. I will use his tactic against him and fight him in an duel.