Adam's Deadliest Warriors: Celt vs Viking

Yeah, Im doing one of these. don't know if here is a good time but I feel DB wouldn't be here if it were for showes like Deadliest Warriors and Celebrity death match so.....what the hell

Deadliest?

To find out, our world class users are testing history's most lethal weapons. Using 21st century science we see what happens, when two warriors go toe to toe .No rules, no safety, no mercy. It's a duel to the death, history will be rewritten, but only one will be crowned......THE DEADLIEST WARRIOR!

Background

The Celt

• Year - 400 BC
• Height - 6'
• Weight - 180 lbs
• Armor - Leather & Wooden Shield
• Symbol - Woad pattern

(From the wiki: https://deadliestwarrior.fandom.com/wiki/Celt)

The earliest known Homo Sapien in Europe was discovered in Apidima Cave in southern Greece, dated to 213,000 BC. The Aurignacians were the first modern people to populate Europe: immigrating from Turkey and the Middle East into Greece in circa 42,000 BC. This was shortly before the extinction of the Neanderthals, a subspecies of humans already living in Europe at that time. There are many theories about why the Neanderthals went extinct shortly after the arrival of Aurignacians; perhaps the Aurigancians committed genocide against Neanderthals, or Neanderthals were unable to survive with human competition dominating the land and its resources, or Neanderthals bred and mixed with the humans: a combination of these theories is also possible. England would be settled as late as circa 29,000 BC by the successors of the Aurignacians: the Gravettians. In circa 1,200 BC: the Iron Age began, and the Celts would eventually adopt this new metal to dominate Europe.

It is believed that the first Celts originated in the region of Bavaria and Austria as the Hallstatt Culture; which is what the city of Hallstatt, Austria is named after. The region saw both immigration and invasions during ancient times due to its high salt production; a vital and valuable resource.

Tribal warfare was a regular feature of Celtic societies, with tribes using warfare as a means of exerting political control harassing rivals, for economic advantage, and, in some instances, to conquer territory. The majority of Celtic warriors were usually levies, though Celtic levies often proved to be worthy adversaries despite their lack of training or discipline. Aside from fairly common tribal warfare, the Celts were actually quite civilized people, they are often credited with the invention of soap. Celt's were some of the ancient world's most talented metal workers and were quite famous for their fine swords and chainmail as well as many intricate works of art. During the La Tene era (~450 BCE-100 BCE), Celtic culture was geographically the most widespread in Europe and certainly one of the more advanced. It was during the La Tene period that Brennus led the Sennones tribe, among many others (perhaps even some Germanic tribes), into Italy and sacked Rome 386-387 BCE before being repelled and continuing on east to ravage the Balkans and parts of Greece before settling in Turkey in the region known as Galatia. Many of the Celtic tribes that remained in Gaul, the Alps, Bohemia, parts of Iberia, and parts of Britain were gradually conquered by the Romans around three hundred years later, due mostly to disunity often caused by Roman bribery. During this period of Roman conquering and occupation, Vercingetorix (ver-sin-get-or-rick)s became king of the Arverni tribe and led a rebellion against the Romans, which ended at the battle of Alesia where Vercingtorix lost, was captured, and was slain after Caesar's Triumph (basically a Roman parade after a military conquest) through Rome, of which he was a center piece. This effectively ended the heaviest Celtic resistance to Roman rule in Gaul, but they would later clash with the Romans in Hispania and Britain. In Hispania, several celtic tribes (known as the Lusitanians) fought a war of risistence against the Romans when they attampted to conquer Hispania, during this time Viriathus was waging a succesful war against the Romans, but after three of his allies were bribed by the Romans to murder Viriathus in his sleep, the Romans conqured Hispania. After Rome tried to annax more territory in Britain, Boudica led a celtic rebellion against the Romans after she was brutaly whipped and her daughters were raped by Roman soldiers, during this revolt the celts succesfuly burned down Roman towns and defeted entire legions but before they could drive the Roman legions out of Britain, Boudica and her army were defeated by the Romans at Walting Street, after which she eaither died of an unknown illness or commited suicide. The celts however would continue to cause problems for the Romans and finaly halt their advance.

In the aftermath of the fall of the Roman Empire; The Celts would form the beginnings of the modern European states; Franks would form France, and Spanish Celtiberians would form Spain. The Britons: who would then be conquered by Anglo-Saxons, and then by Normans under William the Conqueror: with the modern English being a genetic mix of the groups. Irish and Scottish Celts would be influenced by England throughout history; but would forge the early identities of Ireland and Scotland. Christianity quickly spread across Europe, and cracked down on the Celtic pagan culture. The Medieval Age was the beginning of the end of Celtic society, but Celtic culture has survived in modern art and music.

Vikings

(From the wiki: https://deadliestwarrior.fandom.com/wiki/Viking)

The first Nordic settlements are estimated to have been in 12,000 BC; although these early Nordic peoples were mostly nomadic. The Nordic Bronze Age was circa 1700–500 BC. It is believed that Nordic traders supplied a large percent of the tin used for the Bronze Age of the Middle East. The Nordic Iron Age was dominated by Germanic tribes, who would migrate north from Germany into Scandinavia. The Germanics were one of the most noticeable barbarians during the Roman Empire, and managed to successfully resist multiple Roman invasions.

Not much is known about them except for accounts written by their enemies. Vikings did have written languages in the form of runes; but scribes and writing material were too rare to spread Viking written works on a massive scale. What was known is that the Norse lived in Northern Europe (which is what the word 'Norse' meant). This biome was too cold for agriculture and as populations grew; hunting and fishing drove the region to famine. This forced the Norse to raid in order to survive. Vikings dominated European coasts with their Longships; which could travel up to 200 km per day and were propelled by both rows and sails.

On June 8th 793 AD, the catholic monastery of Lindisfarne was the seat of the bishop for Northern Britain. The monastery was wealthy but relatively defenseless; making it the site of the first major Viking raid against Christian lands.

Vikings sailors and warriors that settled across the lands of northern Asia, Europe and areas connected to the Arctic and Baltic Sea. They pirated and pillaged lands to obtain its natural resources and valuables. While considered barbaric by other people, the vikings fought not only for the wealth of plunder but also to die in battle, The Norsemen believed that to enter Valhalla (the viking heaven), one had to die in battle.

In 845 AD Ragnar Lodbrok led several raids and massacres against the Franks: including The Siege of Paris. The Frankish King Charles The Bald managed to end these raids by paying tribute (a Danegeld) to Ragnar in exchange for peace. Other Vikings would follow this trend, threatening kingdoms in order to gain wealthy Danegelds.

Many Viking kings would create the foundations of modern European states; most noticeably the Norman William the Conqueror in England and Rurik Prince of Novgorod in Russia and Ukraine. Viking's were also brilliant explorers and tradesmen, trading as far away as the Middle East.

Their bold nature and skills as explorers lead them to settle Iceland and Greenland and to discover the Americas (which the Vikings called 'Vinland') almost 500 years before Columbus. However the Vikings saw no reason to colonize America; especially since the Native American populations were still relatively big enough to defend themselves (as the Natives were not affected by European plagues at that time). This is shown in the failed colony of L'Anse aux Meadows: which is estimated to have a maximum population capacity of only 160 people. The Viking Greenland colony lasted between 985 to the late 1400s: although it's not known why this colony collapsed, it's likely to have been a combination of the harsh Little Ice Age combined with expanding Inuits attacking the colony. The Oldenburg Kingdom of Denmark–Norway would reestablish the colony of Greenland under Minister Hans Egede in 1721, and founding its capital city Nuuk in 1728.

The 900s marked the beginning of the end of Norse mythology and Viking culture. King Rolo of Norman Christianized his nation in 911 AD. Harald Bluetooth Christianized Denmark (as well as the nations of Norway and Sweden that Bluetooth conquered) in Circa 960 AD. The 1060s were seen as the end of the Viking Age with the Norman conquests of England. Harald Hardrada was seen as the last Viking king; putting Norway under financial stress due to his invasions against Sweyn II of Denmark and his defeat and death at Battle of Stamford Bridge. The Kingdom of Norway lasted between 872–1397. The Kingdom of Denmark (formed in the 700s AD) still exists today: being one of the oldest Kingdoms in European history.

Weapons

The Celt

Close Range: Long Sword

The Celtic Long Sword was around three feet in length, with a straight, double-edged iron blade. Greek historian Diodorus Siculus descriped the Celtic swords as being "as long as the javelins of other peoples." The hilt had a very small guard, a single-handed grip, and (most noticeably) two backward-curving quillons near the pommel.

Mid Range: Lancea

9-foot ash pole mounted with a 14-inch spearhead. The spearhead had a wavy pattern, which reduced friction and allowed it to penetrate more deeply into the body, and to cause more trauma when it hit. Its damage is even more lethal when thrown.

Long Range: Sling

The sling is simply two cords (in this case, braided wool) attached to a small pouch. One of the cords ends in a loop which fits over the finger, while the other ends in a knot which is held. The projectiles used were most commonly stones, or sometimes lead weights.

Special Weapon: Burda Club

The Burda Club is wedge-shaped, widening near the tip, with an oval cross-section. Two feet long and weighing around six pounds, it was constructed from ash, which was then fire-hardened and sealed in beeswax. It often had iron bands around the tip to increase its lethality. The handle was carved with a human face.

Other Celtic clubs appeared to be simple bat-shaped logs with an edge almost as sharp as an axe. These clubs resemble the stereotypical depiction of a caveman club.

Viking

Close Range: Great Axe

A wide, thin blade with pronounced "horns" on the heel and toe of the curved bit. Used for powerful, overhand chops, taking advantage of the Viking's great height. Proportionally, it has more in common with a modern meat cleaver than a wood axe.

Mid Range: Ulfbehrt Long sword

A 3 foot straight blade with two cutting edges and a one-handed hilt with a lobed pommel. Due to the relative shortness of the hilt, it was almost always used one-handed, wielded with either a shield, axe or another sword.

Long Range: Viking Spear

A simple yet deadly weapon was the calling card of Vikings. Aside from thrusting, the weapon could also be thrown, and a skilled user could throw two spears at once.

Special Weapon: Viking Shield

Made with planks of wood fastened together side by side. It was normally covered in some type of animal skin, with an iron boss in the center. The edge would be rimmed with more hide or iron. The shield was meant to be chewed up as a fight went on; when a warrior struck it with an ax or sword it could be caught in the shield, then it only required a simple twist to disarm the enemy. This shield was especially good against arrows. The shield was also used for offense as well as defense. The shield was also used for striking, backhanding and ramming enemies with the spiked iron boss in the center of the shield.

Advantages

Close Range

While the Celt's Long sword is really deadly, im going to have to give it to the Great Axe. It's much more powerful despite being shorter and has much more usability to it than the Long sword.

Edge: Viking

Mid Range

The Ulfbhert was pretty much an ancestor to the Celt Long sword, but it too seems to be outclassed by the Lancea. It overall has better range, more versatility and matches the Viking spear considering its pretty much the same effect. Plus it could likely pierce through the viking armor

Edge: Celt

Long range

This ones a one decided decision. The Sling in general is a terrible weapon. It is very innaccurate, it requires uses of the surrounding for ammunition and is very under powered even against unarmored opponents (excluding headshots) and it'll be less effective against those with armor. The spear is shown to have more power, and much better kill potential in comparison.

Edge: Viking

Special

Despite the shield having better options in offense and defense, it isn't exactly invincible. Going by the show, a very powerful blunt weapon is likely capable of breaking through the shield. And the Burda Club which in the show exploded seven head props. Design like human skulls

Edge: Celt

X-Factors

Armor: The VIking easily takes this advantage. Celts usually dont wear armor and when they do, chain mail easily beats leather

Edge: Viking

Fear Factor: While Celts can easily inflict fear on others, Vikings literally used fear as a means of a weapon. As well as ways to inflict fear into others easily. Its close but this one goes to the viking

Edge: Viking

Aggressiveness: Celt takes this. Vikings are aggressive and berserk, but Celts were made for battle. were made for war, They were made forbattle. Vikings may strike fear, but Celts will strike to kill.

Edge: Celt

Fight

The fight opens up with a VIking docking his ship on a nearby shore, proceeding to walk across a land of unfamiliar territory