>>2716286It's a neat Idea. Depending on how they do it, it could be useful as well, if it stabilizes the neck and increases pressure slightly in the brain to reduce the likelihood of getting a concussion.
In another story in the franchise, Total Eclipse, a character traveling in one of the mechs in street clothes almost dies from it, so these might be one of the more important parts of the fortified suit they wear. Also, Beatrix is indeed very cute. In her fortified suit.
