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A significant aspect of the narrative involves military hardware. The speaker describes converting shields initially used with small arms—such as the 50 Browning machine gun—to incorporate other weaponry like the Orlikon 20mm cannon. These modifications likely serve to either restore or replicate historic military equipment, highlighting the speaker's deep interest in historical authenticity and mechanical craftsmanship. Heavy shields and weapon components must be carefully assembled, sometimes requiring custom modifications.