The core of this design was solving the engineering challenge driven by gameplay mechanics. The turret isn’t just a static object but a dynamic entity that visually communicates its state to the player—scanning, engaging, or recovering. I focused on designing a believable articulation system that allows the weapon to transition seamlessly between these modes. The main puzzle was figuring out how a high-caliber weapon could fold compactly into an armored shell for the "Auto-Repair" state...
