As mentioned in the first pass of the design process, I felt First's "knight" like armored body didn't feel scifi enough. So I went back and looked at space/mecha suits and had another go at designing his look. First's limbs are his strongest assets, as they are highly specialized for combat, but they are also his biggest weaknesses. When active, the limbs need to depressurize and vent, making them more vulnerable than when everything is tightly packed. Protective shields are used to protect the limbs when in active combat mode.