concept design for a more streamlined "Rockman Zero" style of armor detailing the following:

arm harnesses (pauldrons and gauntlets.)
breastplate formation and undersuit articulation.

allthough the arms are basically copied to look the same in this photo, the gauntlet on the right arm slides open to reveal a collapseable tai chi-chuan practice sword. details for the upgraded sword handle will be posted in the next update along with the following finilizations to the suit:

breastplate designs
finalized helmet design
greives and sabatons (leg and foot armor)
tail design