9:8 - The Hand vs. Stormtroopers

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SEASON 9, ROUND 8

The Hand

Slot: The Team's Cannon Fodder
Season Wins: 1
Season Losses: 1
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Stormtroopers

Slot: The Team's Cannon Fodder
Season Wins: 1
Season Losses: 1
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Battle Terrain
Cannon Fodder Challenge: Medieval Reenactment

[Peypeypeypey]

My initial thoughts are that the Hand seem to already use swords, so that might benefit them. How well trained are they?

 

[Mercenaryblade]

I don't think it would be too much of a stretch for The Hand used to Japanese martial arts weapons to adapt to using European medieval weapons. Plenty of Kendo practitioners adapt well to HEMA longsword techniques. 

[DSkillz]

Heh, the Hand can't seem to get out of the Dark Ages. We meet again, C. T.

Much like the last round, I'm willing to bet that at least some of the Hand have disguised themselves for a medieval reenactment or two for missions, and some ninjutsu and medieval techniques blend to an extent.

[Bergy_Berg]

I think stormtroopers actually have a couple advantages here. They are both more accustomed to fighting in armor and to using formations more akin to medieval combat.

Ninjas in general rely on surprise and mobility. Bog ninjas down in armor and make them act as rank and file troops and they lose their advantages. Pitched medieval combat favors the stormtroopers.

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Match Final Results

The Hand: 6
Stormtroopers: 5