Tournament - The Earp Bros. & Doc Holliday and Young Guns and The Magnificent Seven vs. The Peaky Blinders and The Mafia and Yakuza

[Culwych1]

Last Stand at Fort Destiny

 

Nestled in the dust north of the New Mexico desert stands a town unlike any other. Fort Destiny seems nothing more than a haphazard array of buildings, sprouting from the earth as if to defy the hard unforgiving land, but it is so much more.  

The sun is relentless, beating down on the wooden sidewalks and casting long shadows across the saloons, stores, and dwellings of Fort Destiny, which bore the mark of time and toil, much like the hardy souls that inhabited them. The town was a key nexus between places, a beating heart in the web of trade routes that linked the bustling cities of the east to the wild, untamed lands of the west. Traders, adventurers, and those fleeing past lives came through Fort Destiny, each leaving something behind and taking a piece of its spirit with them. Below its sands, veins of silver threaded through the earth, untouched and ripe with promise, a secret kept safe by the town’s unassuming facade.

The importance of Fort Destiny was not lost on the eyes of power, who saw its position as a gateway between territories as a possible stronghold of resource and influence. That potential would bring about an alliance unlike had ever been seen, and would shatter the relative peace of the once peaceful town.

*****

In the main street of Fort Destiny, a man lay slowly dying. The echoes of the gunshot still rang out about town, and under the blazing sun, three figures stood and cast a long shadow over the soon to be corpse.  

At the fore, a Yakuza member, his suit as black as the shadows he wielded and his eyes cold. Beside him, a figure from the Peaky Blinders, cap tilted just so, a sharp edge to his stance that mirrored the razor hidden beneath his sleeve. And completing the trio, a man from the Mafia, dressed in a suit that spoke of expensive tastes, his expression unreadable under his slicked back hair. 

The Mafia man called out to the eyes watching in terror behind the town’s windows and doorways: “Let that be a lesson to you all! When we return in a few months, we want no problems, no backchat, no resistance. This town is ours now, and anyone who doesn't fall in line will end up like the good sheriff here. Capeesh?“

Without a backwards glance at the body, the three walked away, mounted their horses and rode out of town. 

Three young women burst out of a house where protective relatives had been keeping them, skirts billowing as they rushed to their dying father. He was the sheriff of Fort Destiny, a man who had kept the town safe for many years. 

“Pa!” 

Despite the pain, he managed to hold their hands and give them a sad smile. He whispered words of comfort with his final words, but also of a plan that could save Fort Destiny. It was a desperate plan, a nearly impossible chance that the town needed if it were to survive the coming storm. In that plan were three names and locations; the sheriff’s daughters needed to seek them out and explain the town’s plight as well as what the gangster’s plans were. They were the last hope of the town and indeed maybe the West. 

As the light flickered out in his eyes, the sheriff’s daughters nodded in grim determination, their eyes set with steely resolve. There would be time for mourning later, they had to act quickly. Three names that could maybe save Fort Destiny and avenge their father. 

Adams. Earp. Billy. 

Three names whispered by a dead man to his daughters; names that carried weight across the dusty plains of the West. Each man had once carved paths through wild, lawless lands and was a legend in his own right. Now, as the call from Fort Destiny reached their ears - a plea woven with desperation and hope - they felt the stirrings of duty and adventure in their seasoned hearts once again.

Chris Adams, still a gunslinger, knew the time had come to rally the Magnificent Seven once more. In another town, Wyatt Earp, his badge still a symbol of enduring justice, gathered his brothers and the legendary Doc Holliday, ready to impose order on the chaos threatening the frontier. And finally, after a while as he was the hardest man to find, Billy the Kid called upon the Young Guns again, their youthful fire lit once again to ride out on an adventure. 

Together, these men of legend prepared to answer the call of destiny, to defend a town, and perhaps save the West itself from the encroaching darkness. As the sun dipped below the horizon the stage was set for a confrontation that would echo through history. The heroes of old were moving once again, drawn to the heart of Fort Destiny, where their final stand awaited.

*****

A historic meeting happened three months later at a large farm house that stood on the outskirts of Fort Destiny. The leaders of the Peaky Blinders, the Mafia, and the Yakuza stood in a tense circle, the air heavy with the promise of power and the threat of violence. Their men stood a distance away, cautiously eyeing each other as well as keeping watch over their leaders. 

Tommy Shelby of the Peaky Blinders, eyes cold and calculating, broke the silence with his broad Birmingham accent. "We're not here to be turned away by a bunch of cowboys playing heroes. Fort Destiny is ours for the taking. We'll establish our operations here and expand further than ever before."

The next to speak was Don Vincenzo, the Mafia boss, his voice smooth but laced with menace. He nodded. "Tommy's right. We've come too far to be stopped now. The Earps, Billy, those so-called Magnificent Seven—they're just men. Men bleed. We'll take this town and show them the true meaning of power." His fist clenched with anger as he spoke those last words. 

Kazuo, the stoic leader of the Yakuza, spoke with measured calm, his words deliberate. "Honor demands we face our enemies with strength and resolve. This town represents more than territory; it's a symbol of our reach and influence. We will proceed with precision and discipline. The shadows will be our allies."

Arthur Shelby, standing beside his brother, clenched his fists, his voice rough with anticipation. "Let them have their moment. When we're done, the name Peaky Blinders will be feared from here to the shores of England. This town's just the beginning."

Don Vincenzo, turning to face the others, his expression one of cold determination, added, "We've dealt with resistance before. We've always come out on top. This time will be no different. We'll crush them beneath our boots, and then, Fort Destiny will be nothing but a footnote in the future of our great alliance."

Kazuo, his gaze unwavering, concluded, "We must not underestimate our enemies. They have come together for a reason. But in unity, we find our greatest strength. Tonight, we move as one force, unbreakable and relentless."

The air crackled with the energy of impending conflict and, as they stepped out into the night, the gangsters' silhouettes merged with the soldiers of their respective organisations. 

*****

The sun was setting when the heroes gathered in the large saloon in the middle of Fort Destiny. Its name was aptly The Destiny’s Edge Saloon, promising much for the battle ahead. The air was thick with anticipation and the scent of dust and whisky. The room was still, all the West’s finest gunslingers sitting or standing and awaiting the battle that was to come. All had faced countless battles before, the those stories were etched in the lines of their faces and the grips of their guns. 

Chris Adams was the leader of the Magnificent Seven. He leaned against the bar, his gaze steady and was the first to speak. "We're not just fighting for this town," he said, his voice low and firm. "We're fighting for what it stands for. Freedom. A place to call our own. They think they can just take that away?"

Wyatt Earp, standing next to him, nodded in agreement. "You're right, Chris. This land was built on principles. Principles these outlaws don't care about. My brothers and I, we've faced down the lawless before. We'll do it again."

Doc Holliday was sitting at a table with a large whisky in front of him. His demeanor was relaxed but his eyes sharp, and flashed a grin as Wyatt spoke. "Gentlemen, it seems we are all dancing with the devil tonight. But if we are to dance, let's make it a waltz they'll never forget."

A lighthearted and almost manic laugh split the somber mood, as Billy the Kid stood up. "I like your style, Doc. These fancy gangsters won't know what hit 'em. We'll show 'em how the West was won, again."

Vin from the Magnificent Seven clapped Billy on the back. "That's the spirit. We might come from different places, have different methods, but we've got one thing in common. We don't ever bow down to tyrants."

Chris stepped forward, his voice rising just enough to carry to every corner of the room. "Tonight, we ride as one. Against a common enemy. For a common cause. We stand as the last line of defense, and if we stand together, we will not fall."

The room fell silent, the weight of the moment settling on each man's shoulders. Then, as one, they nodded, a silent pact forged in the fading light. Each ready to give his life in what lay ahead. 

As they filed out of the saloon, the clink of spurs and the cocking of guns were the only farewells. Under the starlit sky of the wild west, these heroes marched towards destiny, united by a bond as indomitable as the land they sought to protect.

*****

There you have it folks, hope you enjoyed it! This is the big showdown at the Fort Destiny which sees: 

The Defenders: 

• The Earp Brothers & Holliday: Wyatt, Virgil and Morgan Earp + Doc Holliday
• The Regulators (Young Guns): Billy the Kid, “Doc” Scurlock, Chavez, Stephens, Bowdre, Garrett
• The Magnificent Seven: Chris Adams, Vin Tanner, Chico, Bernardo O’Reilly, Lee, Harry Luck, Britt
• + 20 gun bearing townsfolk

The 37 defenders have plenty of pistols and rifles and have had 2 weeks to fortify the town with traps and have placed people in strategic positions. Traps can include some limited dynamite, as well as trip wires and holes that have been dug. 

Versus 

The Gangsters: 

• The Peaky Blinders: Tommy, Arthur and John + 15 Peaky Blinders
• Mafia: Don Vincenzo (made up for this story) + 25 Mafia soldiers 
• Yakuza: Kazuo (made up for this story) + 1 senior advisor (with an assistant) + 5 kyodai (seasoned professional yakuza) + 10 Yakuza soldiers. 

The 61 attackers will attack at dawn. They’ll attack from the north and the east (as the other areas are heavily walled or have cliffs). 
They will be mainly on foot, although 5 of the Peaky Blinders will have horses. 
The Senior Advisor of the Yakuza is a non-combatant but will be able to keep an eye on the battle and his assistant can help coordinate the attack. All other members of the Gangsters are participating in the attack and are armed with guns and rifles (no automatic weapons). 
The “Kyodai” will also have some stealth training and will be armed with katanas as well as guns and are ordered to attack the key members of the defenders.  

Can the gunslingers and the townsfolk save their town in an incredible last stand, or will the West be transformed forever by this deadly Gangster alliance. 

Fort Destiny is in your hands. 
 

[Callisto]

Learn More About
The Earp Bros. & Doc Holliday
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Young Guns
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The Magnificent Seven
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The Mafia
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The Peaky Blinders
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Yakuza
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[Twogunkid]

Man I have to worry about elimination everytime with you. You have bested me or tied me in our last two tournament encounters, and you combine Westerns and the Yakuza a pairing so natural I'm shocked we don't see it more. Team Cowboy may have more elites, but this may be an Alamo scenario. I think the average grunts are going to be enough to overwhelm them.

 

 

[JohnnyChany]

Enjoyed the unique setup of this. Going with the defenders if nothing else because they have more legendary characters on their side.

[Pizza Guy]

Great set up! Love the idea and execution!

I’m riding with Team Cowboys. The Gangsters might have more advanced guns and numbers but they’re being wielded by featless mooks, whereas almost everyone on Team Cowboy is an above average fighter at worst and a legendary gunslinger at best. I’ll take quality over quantity every time.

[Callisto]

Match Final Results

Member Ratings:
4.50 - C.T.
4.80 - Twogunkid
4.30 - Pizza Guy
5.00 - patrickthekid
4.90 - Boratz
4.80 - JohnnyChany

FPA Calculation:
6 Total Votes cast
28.30 Total Combined Score
28.30 / 6 = 4.72 Final Rating on the match

MATCH SCORE
The Magnificent Seven and Young Guns and The Earp Bros. & Doc Holliday: 5
Yakuza and The Mafia and The Peaky Blinders: 2

[Twogunkid]

Good close match @Culwych1. I was definitely sweating it

[Culwych1]

1 hour ago, Twogunkid said:

Good close match @Culwych1. I was definitely sweating it

Nicely played, and a well deserved win.

I'm going to take some small comfort from the fact that for those voters that voted for both of us, it seemed to sway my way - but the singular votes hit me hard. 

Good luck with the rest of the tournament - keep it up and you'll easily be within reach of the trophy.