Apex Arena - Battle D5: James Bond vs Major Dutch Schaefer

[Culwych1]

Introduction

When the aliens arrived, they brought a storm of terror and fury unlike anything humanity had ever known. They descended from the stars like a dark force of nature, with powers that twisted our reality into nightmares. Lightspeed drones that could morph and shape at will tore through the skies, beings of pure thought bent men’s minds into madness, and godlike creatures who strode among us, bending the very laws of existence as if they were nothing.

We fought back, clinging to survival by any means, yet it was as if our struggles only amused them. Then, one day, they offered something else—entertainment. They gathered 32 of humanity’s most iconic, most ruthless, and most fearless warriors, and pitted them against each other in a tournament of blood and spectacle. A brutal, twisted arena filled with shifting worlds and deadly obstacles, all for their alien amusement. Our survival, they promised, hung on the prowess of these chosen champions.

And as the blood flowed, they laughed—and we were forced to laugh with them, sharing the twisted joy of our alien masters as heroes clashed and legends died. Was this our chance at redemption, or just another twist in their sadistic game? Nobody knew. Only the alien minds behind the Apex Arena understood this grim spectacle, and they beamed it directly into the minds of every remaining human, a relentless vision of battle, fear, and death.

And so, the Apex Arena shifted once more, conjuring a fresh, warped location, bringing the victors of previous fights face-to-face for another brutal clash. A new battleground formed, bloody and unforgiving, as the arena’s cruel magic worked itself upon Earth’s warriors once again.

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Apex Arena - Battle D5: James Bond vs Major Dutch Schaefer

The Apex Arena reformed again, its alien designers crafting a scene that brought both elegance and chaos to life. This time, the battlefield materialized as a crumbling luxury hotel, a structure from a bygone era, where once-pristine halls and grand lobbies had fallen to ruin. Over time, the surrounding jungle had crept in, filling every gap, crack, and shattered window with tangled vines, thick moss, and vibrant green leaves. Broken chandeliers hung overhead, coated with layers of moss, while the elegant marble floors were cracked and overgrown, merging seamlessly into the jungle.

James Bond appeared on the balcony of a once-stylish suite, his sharp gaze sweeping the scene below. His hand brushed over the holster containing his Walther PPK, a reminder of his own precision and firepower. Equipped with the familiar weapons of his trade—discreet gadgets concealed within his suit and that trusty sidearm—Bond felt ready for whatever the Arena had prepared. The jungle-entwined hotel was more of a fortress than a battleground, with countless nooks for cover and ambush. Just down the corridor, his eye caught sight of a Tesla Net Cannon glinting on a fallen statue, its sleek, futuristic design at odds with the jungle’s ancient vines and decayed grandeur.

On the opposite end of the building, Major Dutch Schaefer emerged through a tangle of thick vines that had overtaken a grand staircase. His fingers instinctively brushed over the grip of his M16 assault rifle, the rough edges of the combat knife strapped to his thigh, and the grenades hanging ready at his belt. This wasn’t just a fight—it was the kind of brutal environment he knew well. Seeing another Tesla Net Cannon nestled in the moss on a broken stone pillar across the hall, he made a mental note of its location.

But like with the other fights, the warriors were not alone and humanity watching collectively jumped as they saw in thr minds the awful beings the Arena had conjured.

From the shadows, Scavenger Mutants began to emerge, skulking in the darkness. These creatures were small, hunched, and humanoid, with skin pale and stretched tight over wiry frames. Driven mad from years of exposure to the alien jungle and the decaying hotel, they were fast, cunning, and viciously territorial. They skittered through the vines and darted across the broken floor, their eyes glinting with feral intelligence.

Bond moved cautiously toward the Tesla Net Cannon, noting every shift in the shadows, his hand hovering near the PPK at his side. A mutant hissed nearby, its gaze locked onto him, but Bond didn’t waver. He knew the net cannon would give him an edge—not only against Dutch but in managing the creatures prowling this decayed paradise.

Dutch mirrored Bond’s movements, his own Tesla Net Cannon now firmly in his grip as he scanned the shadows. He could hear the low shuffling of claws on tile, the eerie silence between the mutant movements. These creatures were just one more obstacle in this strange, decayed jungle. His eyes flicked toward Bond’s position, both men understanding the power of their surroundings and their alien tech.

The arena was set—Bond, Dutch, their familiar weapons, and the newly acquired Tesla Net Cannons. Under the watchful eyes of the scavenger mutants, each would need to strategize and survive, adapting to both the threat of the other and the feral creatures lurking within the ruins.

[Callisto]

Learn More About
James Bond
Read more about James Bond at Wikipedia
Official Site: Ian Fleming Publications Links: Wikipedia The Name's Bond James Bond

Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer
Read more about Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer at Wikipedia
Official Site: 20th Century Fox Links: Wikipedia Entry IMDB Link Official Site

[JohnnyChany]

I think Arnold as a macho military style badass would actually make for a great Bond Villain. As seen in Predator, he is obviously no slouch in the strategy department. I was first thinking about going Bond due to simply the wide variety of situations and fights he has survived and won over his long tenure, but I am actually going to go Dutch. Having mutant aliens in the vicinity hissing and everything else is brand new for Bond, whereas this environment would be much more comfortable for Dutch. He gets my vote.

[DSkillz]

Another good Apex Arena entry, Culwych. Nice change-up on the match prologues, too. 

As for the match, I'm also thinking Dutch may have the edge here. As mentioned, Dutch is more accustomed to dealing with weird threats than Bond, and I have a feeling that James will blow through a lot of his gadgets just fending the mutants off. Both Bond and Schaefer would likely take out all the mutants, which would leave them both virtually unarmed when they face off against each other. James might be more beat up than Dutch at that point, so Schaefer would then likely win a battle of attrition. 

[RiotGear]

The picture used for Bond is Brosnan who is in the same continuity as all the Eon Bonds that came before him. So he is the same Bond who did things like go to space and fight Jaws.

So this situation/environment isn't all that strange for him.

He is also the more skilled and experienced of the two combatants.

[Callisto]

Match Final Results

Member Ratings:
5.00 - Macklemore
4.70 - JohnnyChany
5.00 - Boratz
4.50 - DSkillz
5.00 - Pizza Guy

FPA Calculation:
5 Total Votes cast
24.20 Total Combined Score
24.20 / 5 = 4.84 Final Rating on the match

MATCH SCORE
James Bond: 4
Major Alan "Dutch" Schaefer : 5