VII R Theory (Spolers)

[Lord Golbez]

Well, the "suit" would have to be a prototype for a project the company abandoned. Otherwise, it still doesn't make sense that 1st Class SOLDIERs in Midgar are just scrubs and not a boss battle all their own. Sayin'.

Those aren't first class SOLDIERs (oh unless you meant when you return to Midgar, but those guys completely outclass Palmer). They're 3rd class and even though they're regular enemies, they are probably harder than Palmer at least at the time you fight them. Palmer poses zero risk. At the time you fight 3rd class SOLDIERS, they can do severe damage quickly with their double attacks. 1st class SOLDIERS are badasses. Yes, they are regular enemies, but you only fight them near the end of the game and they are probably close to being on par with flashback Sephiroth.