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Topic: Pirates vs Ninjas Posted: 21-Dec-2007 at 00:47 |
Originally posted by Ulrich Wolff
While the Ninjas used gunpowder they never used firearms. They used gunpowder for smoke bombs, and bombs that flung debris in their opponents eyes for a speedy escape. Samurai rarely used firearms themselves considering them the weapon of the coward.
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That's was indeed the case until the end of feudal age. It's a popular misconception that ninja all wore black clothings and throwing exotic weapons like shuriken. Ninja, to some degree, were professional warriors (Most of them were mercernaries and assassins, since profit was crucial in any secret brotherhood) aimed to achieve the goal as efficiently and as effectively as possible, even if their methods may be unacceptable to Japanese honor code. While it's true that samurai warriors saw guns as dishonorable weapon, they often use them in the operations in the end of Imjin War and other times when the situations became desparate. Ninja often deployed gunpowder weapons, though they still relied on traditional weapons due to import restrictions. Even samarai changed their attitude when they were defeated by American warships.
And yes, ninjas are highly ranked warriors. Usage of the word, soldier, may have been inappropriate since warriors used any means. Mercernary is much better word I could have used.
Originally posted by Ulrich Wolff
While true, it is not their primary function. The Ninja was used for scouting and spying more then any thing. They will flee at any chance they get if their mission isn't compromised by it, and if they faced a warrior such as a samurai they'd be killed pretty quickly.
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Ninja were often deployed for scouts and spies by the major political powers in Japan only because there were no other jobs that were available for ninjas. Ninja do not value loyalty and honor, the important expectations for all Japanese military. As well, samurai and other military units would complain about how these lawless and dishonorable ninjas are taking away their jobs. Primary function of ninjas, Ulrich Wolff, is for them to achieve the goal. Just because SEAL units or other elite soldiers are tactically retreating because they failed to achieve the goal does not mean that they are poor warriors. I am sure that many elite and well trained ninja have a fair chance against samurai. The only advantage samurai will have is the fact that samurai warriors are generally more wealthy, and they will have better weapons and armors.
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Posted: 26-Dec-2007 at 18:03 |
thank you very much for this article for us
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Posted: 03-Jan-2008 at 00:02 |
Don't believe all the ninja hype. Pirates get all the fine wenches, plus they get to drink all the time and play with guns
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Posted: 03-Jan-2008 at 14:21 |
sorry but I think this dude wins
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I rather be a nomadic barbarian than a sedentary savage
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Posted: 03-Jan-2008 at 15:48 |
Definately pirates. Ninjas get seasick.
and here's the proof.
Edited by Paul - 03-Jan-2008 at 15:52
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Posted: 07-Jan-2008 at 13:09 |
omfg this topic is still up I have 2 words... CHUCK NORRIS. lol
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Posted: 09-Jan-2008 at 18:30 |
Originally posted by Paul
Definately pirates. Ninjas get seasick.
and here's the proof.
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But really, ninja don't get sea-sick often. Especially after the Imjin war, many ninja were trained to be efficient in water combats after learning Japanese weakness in navy. Few giant Japanese warship... more like fortress, were easily attacked by specially trained ninja troops...
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Posted: 11-Jan-2008 at 13:04 |
Chuck Norris doesn't get seasick, Seasick gets Chuck Norris.
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Posted: 11-Jan-2008 at 22:33 |
Anybody check out the " Official Ninja website?
http://www.realultimatepower.net/index4.htm
Facts: (From Website)
1. Ninjas are mammals.
2. Ninjas fight ALL the time.
3. The purpose of the ninja is to flip out and kill people.
More Excerpts from Ninja Website:
Testimonial:
Ninjas can kill anyone they want! Ninjas cut off heads ALL the time and don't even think twice about it. These guys are so crazy and awesome that they flip out ALL the time. I heard that there was this ninja who was eating at a diner. And when some dude dropped a spoon the ninja killed the whole town. My friend Mark said that he saw a ninja totally uppercut some kid just because the kid opened a window.
And that's what I call REAL Ultimate Power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you don't believe that ninjas have REAL Ultimate Power you better get a life right now or they will chop your head off!!! It's an easy choice, if you ask me.
Ninjas are sooooooooooo sweet that I want to crap my pants. I can't believe it sometimes, but I feel it inside my heart. These guys are totally awesome and that's a fact. Ninjas are fast, smooth, cool, strong, powerful, and sweet. I can't wait to start yoga next year. I love ninjas with all of my body (including my pee pee).
Edited by Ponce de Leon - 11-Jan-2008 at 22:35
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Posted: 14-Feb-2008 at 09:55 |
Ninjas, traditionally, are stealth assassins - trained in a variety
of fighting styles. There are times, however, when combat isn't
required; when struggle needs not the exquisite edge of the blade,
subtler means become necessary. Snuggles.
Wee Ninjas spend most days training, and most nights ninjaing. When
they're not ninjaing, they're perfecting the art of the Stealth Hug.
They're also quite adept at the Sneak Snuggle, and the Fists of Tickle
Fury. Cloaked in the night, these Wee Ninjas are perfect for cuddling
their quarry into submission.
The Wee Ninja is 9 inches tall and 8 inches wide, while his younger
cousin, pocket ninja, is 5 by 5. Both ninja are handmade in Chicago,
and are as plush and cuddly as they are deadly. |
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Posted: 14-Feb-2008 at 22:15 |
WOW, it's so cute!!
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