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@Romly Japan should re-arm, but mostly because I'm not sure why you'd want to rely on the American military with these clowns in charge who'd rather fight pretend racism and ismphobia. I say this as an American.
Maybe I'll finally finish this sometime this century...
It doesn't seem like I'll actually be able to finish any drawing this month at my present (lack of) pace. Not a good start for this year.
@RenieDraws Guns have existed for a very long time. These medieval handgonnes (ishibiya) could also double as overgrown steel clubs. You could also probably add: spikes, spear tips, and/or axe blades for variety. Pistol-axes, knives, maces, and swords also existed.