Perhaps an efuse type setup. The efuse could prevent a software update without being unlocked. Try and force an update on the locked device and insta - brick.

I’m pretty sure this guy is mostly prosthesis.

Surprisingly, yes. I have a set of Boba Fett armor and the mandalorian helmets are a lot easier to see out of than other armor. That 'T' makes it easy to see down. I can actually see my feet and toddlers down in front of me.