He sees raising the clones as his redemption for all the foul things he has done in his past. In the same short story, Fi is able to jump on a grenade and come out badly rattled, but alive. The commandos are appreciative of their armor's durability and it helps them survive many a firefight.
In one short story, Fi fires a Verpine shattergun - the EU version of armor-piercing rounds - at Atin purposely and the armor deflects it.There are numerous instances of damage being negated by it. The characters are either wearing the unbreakable Mando beskar armor, or the cutting-edge nigh unbreakable Katarn commando armor. Arc Words: Vode an - Mando'a for Brothers All.