if you could be a warrior from any culture in history....


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would definately be a mayan, I just couldn't ignore the opportunity to decapitate a conquistador with my Macuahuitl

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The warrior who grew old never having to use his weapon. not a time in history alas.


Azhagal wrote:
would definately be a mayan, I just couldn't ignore the opportunity to decapitate a conquistador with my Macuahuitl

Roman Legionary during the late republic.

Enjoy the benefits of one of the greatest western civilizations in history. Be a part of a very efficient military machine. Retire with great benefits.

Alternately:

Samurai, I've been told my personal moral code conforms closely with historical bushido though I haven't done enough research to know if this is true or not. I would have chosen European knight but I have enough problem with the catholic church that I would promptly be excommunicated.


Definitely a samurai, though at some point I would have ended up a ronin. This is probably closest (due to bushido) to my overall code of morals and view on warfare.


Just watched Mongol. Wow, Tejmudin (Genghis Khan) was more amazing than I ever realized. Can't wait to see the other three, but he at leaves deserves a mention here.


Neanderthal dino hunter.

oh wait that is pre-historic.

Liberty's Edge

Roman Legionary during the late Republic, same as Rhavin.

Víkingr in the 800-900s.

RPG Superstar 2009 Top 32

Let's think about this ...
How about ...

... United States Army [or Marines, or Navy, or Air Force] in the 21st Century? (i.e., now)

  • part of an astounding military machine
  • superior miliatry equipment
  • awesome medical support
  • excellent supply chain
  • regular contact from home
  • ... where you retain your rights as a citizen
  • benefits of a great civilization
  • etc

Do not forget Right Now is just as much part of history as Ancient Greece.

Liberty's Edge

I'm sure I'd be a Soldier no matter in what time I lived.


Definitely Viking. Hail Woden!


Stalin's bodyguard, so I could shoot him in the back of the head, and then shoot myself before the KGB get me.


Early Celt: whether I get to sack Rome or Delphi, it's all good.
Plus we had the first Burning Man Festival...

Liberty's Edge

Perhaps my notions are overly-romanticized, but I think I would like being a member of one of the American Plains Indian tribes (Sioux, Pawnee, or the like).

Living a simple life, most of the time.

Fighting only when necessary to defend family and tribe.

Sovereign Court

Is Spartan too much to aspire to? I always dream big.


Who here has seen Deadliest Warrior on Spike TV? I'll have you know that the samurai, viking, gladiator and apache warrior have been on it, and next week it's gonna be the spartan vs the ninja.

The show is full of win.


The Weave05 wrote:

Who here has seen Deadliest Warrior on Spike TV? I'll have you know that the samurai, viking, gladiator and apache warrior have been on it, and next week it's gonna be the spartan vs the ninja.

The show is full of win.

Seriously? This is television that's devolved into a big-budget version of "Who do you think would win in a fight?" No thanks.

Sovereign Court

The Weave05 wrote:

Who here has seen Deadliest Warrior on Spike TV? I'll have you know that the samurai, viking, gladiator and apache warrior have been on it, and next week it's gonna be the spartan vs the ninja.

The show is full of win.

I have! It's a fun show although their logic over which weapon or armor is better doesn't always seem seem that well thought out. Still, it's great seeing the weapons in action, used by guys who know what they're doing.


Callous Jack wrote:
The Weave05 wrote:

Who here has seen Deadliest Warrior on Spike TV? I'll have you know that the samurai, viking, gladiator and apache warrior have been on it, and next week it's gonna be the spartan vs the ninja.

The show is full of win.

I have! It's a fun show although their logic over which weapon or armor is better doesn't always seem seem that well thought out. Still, it's great seeing the weapons in action, used by guys who know what they're doing.

QFT. There are times when I question their logic on weapons. I bet they try and make it a fifty-fifty split between them each time anyways *roll eyes*


Shadowborn wrote:
The Weave05 wrote:

Who here has seen Deadliest Warrior on Spike TV? I'll have you know that the samurai, viking, gladiator and apache warrior have been on it, and next week it's gonna be the spartan vs the ninja.

The show is full of win.

Seriously? This is television that's devolved into a big-budget version of "Who do you think would win in a fight?" No thanks.

Yeah, I can see where this wouldn't appeal to some. I thought it was at least entertaining and pretty enlightening (to some degree) unlike most shows on Spike.

Oh, and I would be a Viking!

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