diff --git a/mods/cnc/rules/structures.yaml b/mods/cnc/rules/structures.yaml
index 93034520ae..7e422c58ad 100644
--- a/mods/cnc/rules/structures.yaml
+++ b/mods/cnc/rules/structures.yaml
@@ -857,6 +857,8 @@ GUN:
 	WithSpriteTurret:
 		RequiresCondition: !build-incomplete
 		Recoils: false
+	WithTurretAttackAnimation:
+		Sequence: recoil
 	Armament:
 		Weapon: TurretGun
 		LocalOffset: 512,0,112
diff --git a/mods/ra/rules/structures.yaml b/mods/ra/rules/structures.yaml
index 4b6acc705d..1a376c4e93 100644
--- a/mods/ra/rules/structures.yaml
+++ b/mods/ra/rules/structures.yaml
@@ -825,6 +825,8 @@ GUN:
 	WithSpriteTurret:
 		RequiresCondition: !build-incomplete
 		Recoils: false
+	WithTurretAttackAnimation:
+		Sequence: recoil
 	Armament:
 		Weapon: TurretGun
 		LocalOffset: 512,0,112