You don't have them wield it, you wield it yourself.
Adopt new technology to your society, particularly weapons. Do not reject it whole heartedly. This is why Gab AI is a good idea.
The Maya, Aztec, and Inca were absolutely wiped out by the Spanish with pikes, swords, and a couple cannons.
The Black Feet, Navajo, and Nez Pierce acquired both firearms and horses and managed to hold on for significantly longer. Even in a loosing struggle where you are guaranteed to be conquered (like a Mongol invasion) your primary objective needs to be to adapt as quickly as possible and keep building it within the boundaries and restrictions of your culture.
This is why the Japanese went from nearly being an uncontacted medieval people, to the most dangerous navy in the world within the span of a single century.
You don't have them wield it, you wield it yourself.
Adopt new technology to your society, particularly weapons. Do not reject it whole heartedly. This is why Gab AI is a good idea.
The Maya, Aztec, and Inca were absolutely wiped out by the Spanish with pikes, swords, and a couple cannons.
The Black Feet, Navajo, and Nez Pierce acquired both firearms and horses and managed to hold on for significantly longer. Even in a loosing struggle where you are guaranteed to be conquered (like a Mongol invasion) your primary objective needs to be to adapt as quickly as possible and keep building it within the boundaries and restrictions of your culture.
This is why the Japanese went from nearly being an uncontacted medieval people, to the most dangerous navy in the world within the span of a single century.