How to Set Up an External TC Turret Pod in Rust

Liam

16 Mar 2025 — 1 min read

Gratnak is back with another top-tier Rust guide, and this one’s all about turning your external TC into a fully automated turret pod. If you enjoy watching clueless raiders panic as they get shredded by turrets they didn’t expect, this is for you.

What’s in the Video?

Gratnak walks through:

Basic setup – The foundations of your external TC turret pod.
Turret placement – How to maximise coverage and minimise blind spots.
Electronics & automation – Solar power, batteries, sensors, and switches that keep it running forever.
Auto-engagement system – The pod opens and fires the second it’s hit.
Rust+ integration – So you know exactly when someone’s getting lit up.

Why You Need This

Most offline raiders assume your external TCs are weak points. This build makes sure that assumption gets them absolutely deleted. Whether they’re trying to soft-side in, C4 the TC, or just being nosy—this turret pod wakes up swinging.

Watch It. Build It. Profit.

If you like free kills and less raiding headaches, this is your next project. Watch the full guide above and get your own automated turret pod up and running. Then sit back and enjoy the free loot deliveries.

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