Who is the best Ancient Warrior

[Sky Warden 2,243]

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But you're Evilshy. D:

 

Just kidding.

 

 

 

So I guess we've reached an impasse. We both made good points, but I still believe that in a protracted campaign, Roman tenacity, ingenuity, and discipline would trump Mongol tactics, mobility, and range. You obviously believe the exact opposite, so no more can be accomplished by arguing.

 

I'm not wanting to start the good 'ol inter fight, but you seem forget about Mongol's technology.

 

Well, I still believe, in the same number, Roman cavalry won't be able to defeat Mongolian Mangudai. Mongolian Mangudai was good at melee fight too. Not to mention that they're more agile and faster than Roman cavalry. They can aim their arrow backwards after all.

 

Centurion's testudo is no use against them. Mongolian arrows can penetrate that shield wall easily. Their cavalry can't defeat Mongolian's breed. Their archers are light armoured, have worse bow quality than Mongols, and is slow (translate: not mounted). Also, the materials used to make Roman's equipments were worse than what the Mongol used, so the term 'hardiness' is not a plus point for the Romans.

 

Just by the way they live, we can see their natural toughness. The Roman lived in a civilized way. The Mongols lived in the wilderness. They grow (because until now they still live this way) on their horseback. They hunted, built tents, survived against cold, wind, and rain, everyday. Natural forge. Just like the Mamluks. They were forged, by the desert.

 

Simply, the Mongol is too advanced, for the Romans.

 

The Mongols adapt the cultures they get. Culture doesn't only mean dance, song, etc, but also technology, tactic, economy, and the most important, resource.

 

By the way, I find Mongolian's traditional purpose interesting. We better burn all of those rice fields, make it grow into a universe-wide grassland, and live from our massive herd. That will keep everything natural. :3

 

@@Silver fox 117, I have a suggestion to make this vote more sane. Why don't we vs-ing the same type of units? I mean, infantry vs infantry, foot archer vs foot archer, horsemen vs horsemen?That way no one will butt hurt. Also, please mention that this is a contest of military, and is determined by the most efficient army (means they're best in many conditions and can play as many roles as possible).

Edited May 24, 2013 by Sky Warden