To make a metal Mobius Star Plate, machine rigid pentagonal panels and connect them with mechanical hinges to replicate paper folds. Chain five alternating panels with a half-twist into a five-layered loop, then interlock five loops via their outer tabs into a 3D star column. Finally, arrange multiple columns side-by-side, interweave their perimeter fins, and apply uniform vertical pressure to crush them into a dense, spring-loaded 2D auxetic armor tile