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Velocidrome VS Great Jaggi: An Analysis

Long post incoming, fellows! As per usual with these Monster VS Monster topics, one needs to take into account the strengths, weaknesses and similarities of each species of wyvern (in this case, the bird wyvern family). In the last one I covered, Brachidios VS Zinogre, it was quite simple which one would come out victorious in an all-out brawl with no where to run (Brachydios), but we had to take into account different scenarios; in which case, when speaking about an ambush, Zinogre would have been able to badly wound or even kill a Brachydios. We will do the very same with Velocidrome and Great Jaggi.

-- Velocidrome --

Velocidrome, like its opponent, Great Jaggi, is a pack hunter like most raptors were thought to be billions of years ago. The 'Drome and the Velociprey underlings work in tandem to bring down the biggest of herbivorous beasts, and even drive away some approaching threat. The size of a Velocidrome is nothing to sneeze at for a bird wyvern, and the big red crest on its head could be a big intimidation factor to potential predators. That is not to say that Velocidrome's daggerlike claws and sharp teeth aren't enough intimidation, for the pack leader's weapons are formiddable and horrifying when coupled with the 'Drome's ferocious speed and maneuverability. If there were any close resemblence to young Earth's velociraptor or dromeosaur, we would know that individually they are quick and mean, but in a pack they are deadly and efficient--and they could think.

Pack mentality, cunning and speed are what the Velocidrome have in their deck of cards that boost their abilities with their sharpened assets, but what does that mean for the Great Jaggi?

-- Great Jaggi --

Another raptor, another pack hunter, another bird wyvern, Great Jaggi brings much to the table that Velocidrome already laid out. Sharp claws, an intimidation factor (Great Jaggi's frill), impressive speed and that same pack mentality. The big boss of the Jaggi and Jaggia can call for back up whenever it needed it, much like the Velocidrome with the 'Prey, and their abilities together in unison are precise and and deadly, with the smaller Jaggi being able to swarm and overwhelm a poor Aptonoth while the Great Jaggi sits and waits for an opening to strike.

So, what is the conclusion? Which bird wyvern would win? Well, to understand the winner, you have to know their physical capabilities, too. Great Jaggi have very toned, powerful legs for jumping on its prey and slashing away at them with their toe claws. Their arms, though, fall short quite literally, being primarily used for gripping onto Aptonoth like ice picks. However, the frilled raptor makes up for them with a powerful jaw and a spiked tail to deliver crushing bites and crippling, mace-like blows to other monsters with a quick whip of the tail.

The Velocidrome, however, has reach. Its arms are much more developed than a Great Jaggi's and lanky. Topping off those arms are yet more sharp claws for both gripping and slashing at prey. In battle, a Velocidrome utilizes its powerful legs a lot more to leap into the air and pounce on its opponent, hooked toe claws at ready and jaw wide open. The narrow structure of the Velocidrome also give it an aerodynamic advantage over Great Jaggi, allowing it to carve the air much easier and run a lot faster, though I imagine it leaves behind the protection of its skeletal structure, unfortunately, leaving the beast wide open for very fatal attacks compared to Great Jaggi's thicker built frame.

The verdict? I honestly think the Velocidrome will take the victory in a closed arena bout to the death. The maneuverability of the Velocidrome, its nimble build and longer arms will be the key to its victory over the Great Jaggi. Whilst Great Jaggi will put up a decent fight and not go down easy, its small arms and rather clumsy attacks in close combat, trying to slam its hips into the 'Drome, will ultimately get it killed. Even with a team fight, the Jaggi and Jaggia are just too small against the tall and similarly built Velociprey. I could imagine a Great Jaggi finding victory if it managed to land a tail club right into the knee or the thigh of the Velocidrome, but otherwise the 'Drome would have too much control over the fight with those developed arms.

TL;DR: In my honest opinion, and after making multiple observations about the two bird wyverns, the Velocidrome has the edge over the Great Jaggi.