It's no use of arguing
Age was right in that he said your guys will want it simple, and he gave a mostly solid article to back his advice. As yous ee there, it was CIVILIAN powered skeleton that are bright and toylike, the military design are all robot-y
No Iron man, more like GI Joe as you said.
Here's my sincere offer, give me the list of their combat style and role (and if you could, detailed weaponry), I'll give you the design. No complain about not reading fic. That's all