BS\Shield- Brute or Scrapper?

I'm looking at making a Broad Sword\Shield Character, but like the title says, I'm trying to figure out which I might enjoy better and the differences of a BS/Shield Brute or Scrapper. Any suggestions and reasons behind the suggestions are welcome!

Shield is better on a scrapper by a large margin.

-Significantly higher damage on Shield Charge
-No fury that eats up the damage cap on Shield Charge
-High Damage Modifiers makes Against All Odds have a greater impact on your dps

Also one of the few scrapper secondaries that actually has a good taunt aura.

Shield is basically better on a Scrapper. But...its still pretty sweet on a Brute.

It's the difference between insanely awesome vs merely awesome. Either will be fun.

The only power in that combination that is better on a Brute is True Grit, because +HP powers have a greater effect on the higher base HP.

As others have said, Shield Charge and Against All Odds are better for the Scrapper.

Epics are another consideration.

Weapon Mastery might thematically fit the combo, so that's a point for the scrapper. The Fire Epics are nearly identical, so don't really favor either side. Likewise, Body and Energy Mastery are almost identical, but in this case, I prefer the brute. I like Superior Conditioning much more that Conserve Power.

For Patron Pools, I can't see anything in Mace that's good enough to warrant the double redraw of the Mace and Sword.
Mu Mastery has nothing special for Scrappers, but brutes get an AoE Immobilize.
Leviathan Mastery gives three cones that work nicely with brutes' Fury mechanic, and the debuffs and knockdown in Arctic Breath are amazing. Taking that many non-sword attacks is asking for a LOT of redraw though s it's up to you if this is worth it. Scrapper Leviathan gives Hibernate, which can be very handy as a panic button.
Soul gives Brutes Gloom, Dark Obliteration, and Darkest Night. I'd say DN is worth taking, but I'm not sure about the other two. Again, redraw is the potential issue. Scrappers get Shadow Meld, which creates an interesting slotting opportunity. Instead of focusing on set bonuses to softcap yourself, you can slot for recharge bonuses instead. It's fairly easy to get Shadow Meld to a 30 second or shorter recharge, and getting that much recharge lets you use your best attacks more often, too. Shadow Meld to softcap, Shield Charge in, Whirling Sword and Sweep to clear most of the mob. By the time SM wears off, most of the group should be clear, and you can survive on the lower defense, and SM should be recharged for the next group. Alternately, you can build to softcap, and use SM to be at the Incarnate softcap about half the time.

In general, I'd suggest Scrapper, like the others, but Brute should be damn good too.

Couldn't it be said that brutes get the least benefits out of shield of the three at's who have access to it? Go Scrapper for this powerset combo