Bastion
General Info
| Job Title | Siege Automaton |
|---|---|
| Knows about | Warfare |
| Alternate Name | SST Laboratories Siege Automaton E54 |
| Character Name | Bastion |
Introduction
Ironically, Bastion's rugged design, originally intended for long-term stability, now makes it a formidable opponent in the field. With its deadly transformation capability, Bastion can switch between a fixed configuration optimized for defense and a mobile configuration for quick attacks. Whether raining down projectiles in Sentinel mode or deploying his powerful tank build, Bastion is a formidable foe to be reckoned with.
However, years of inactivity and isolation in the desert have created a sense of curiosity in this vending machine. Fascinated by the simple yet complex beauty of nature. This unusual feature sets Bastion apart from his mechanical counterparts, revealing a gentle soul behind his metallic toughness, proving that not all fighters in the Overwatch universe have softer emotions. Benefiting from a past marked by violence, combined with an unrepentant love of life, Bastion is actually a huge paradox in the world of Overwatch.
Biography
Officially known as the SST Laboratories Siege Automaton E54, this unit was heavily affected by battlefield atrocities. Set up in the desert, the unit awoke and began exploring the area with childlike curiosity. We see that during his time of rest, nature played an important role in giving Bastion a love of life that is completely at odds with his original programming.
Although considered omnipotent, Bastion stands out for his post-war transformation. Shows clear discomfort with conflict and violence and takes an unconventional approach to dealing with it. When threatened, Bastion goes into defensive battle mode, a separate effect from the original design. It often poses a threat to those around it, so others view it as a danger. However, one cannot ignore the bastion formed with the bird Ganymede. It is through these relationships that we get to see Bastion beyond his war-torn past. We see a character capable of showing genuine emotions, which is further reflected in his actions, which prioritize the preservation of life and nature.
Bastion is truly a symbol of hope. An illustration of how something created to destroy can turn into a being that nourishes life. His unique demeanor and personality make him a truly compelling character in the Overwatch universe.
Creation and Development
Bastion's character is a fascinating fusion of the innocence of a wandering wilderness explorer and the formidable abilities of a war machine. The diversity of personalities and approaches to combat has given Overwatch's character roster a unique flavor. The creation started with a simple sketch that turned into a bird-loving robot. Ganymede, the bird that often accompanies Bastion, was added later, giving this seemingly emotionless robot emotional depth. Balancing Bastion's capabilities required intense iterative design. In the first draft, Bastion had the ability to completely reset. However, this made Bastion too strong in the hands of experienced players. Therefore, the design team added the self-repair feature as a reload skill instead of a standard feature. In this way, they kept the unique character of Bastion without unbalancing the game. In terms of visual design, the language was created by two main artists: Arnold Tsang and Michael Chu. They decided that color would play an important role in portraying the dual nature of Bastion. Soft pastels were used to emphasize a peaceful personality, while bold, contrasting metallic colors represented the main weapons.
Building the bastion was a journey that required creative courage and iterative design. It was a successful attempt to form a character that could express innocence and love of nature while being a formidable force on the battlefield. Today, Bastion enjoys the adoration of many fans, a testament to the exceptional creativity and work that went into its development and development.
Character Profile
But don't let its intimidating arsenal fool you. Charmingly innocent, Bastion displays a keen curiosity about the natural world and its creatures, especially birds. After he was reactivated, he developed a fascination with nature and wildlife that reached out to his abandoned companions, and his current "guide" is the bird Ganymede.
Bastion presents a strange dichotomy. On the one hand, it's one of the deadliest weapons in the world, capable of unleashing unprecedented destruction, but on the other, it's almost childlike in its curiosity and kindness. Players will see this complexity reflected in gameplay where they will need to balance the Bastion's firepower and vulnerability in the heat of battle.
Bastion is definitely a character of opposites: a war machine with a soul, an assassin with a curiosity for life, a symbol of destruction who can truly proclaim the hope of a better and more peaceful world.
Story Arc
After the crisis was resolved, almost all were destroyed or dismantled. Even today, Bastion units symbolize the horrors of the conflict. The unique Bastion unit, heavily damaged in the last battles of the war, lay in limbo for more than a decade. It lay dormant, cooled and rusted, as nature slowly reclaimed it.
Overgrown with vines and roots and inhabited by small animals, the robot sat motionless, seemingly oblivious to the passage of time. That was until one fateful day, when it suddenly became active again. Due to his combat programming, he was very curious about the natural world and its inhabitants. This inquisitive Bastion unit set out to explore the environment and discover their target on a war-torn planet.
While the Bastion appears to be mild-mannered - sometimes even harmless - the core combat programming takes over when the unit senses danger, using its entire arsenal to eliminate anything it perceives as a threat. This led to conflicts with the people he met. The developers' dream of changing the perception of Bastions as symbols of fear is still a long way off, but there are those who see potential in the unit's customization and apparent evolution.