Units

Harvester Type: Spice Recovery Vehicle
Armament: none
Speed: 32 km/h
Armor: Medium
Crew: 5
The Harvester seperates spice from the sand. Unusable sand is then dumped through the exhaust system. Once filled, the Harvester will automatically take raw spice to the Refinery for processing.
MCV Type: Base Deployment Vehicle
Armament: none
Speed: 36 km/h (tracked)
Armor: Medium
Crew: 15
The MCV scout vehicle is used to find rock outcroppings suitable for erection of new installations. Upon locating an appropriate site the MCV will transform itself to a Construction Yard. (See Construction Yard.)
Infantry Type: Ground Based Military Units
Armament: 9mm RP Assualt Rifles
Speed: 5 km/h (foot)
Armor: Light
Crew: 1 to 3
Infantry consists of lightly armored foot soldiers, equipped with 9mm RP assault rifles which fire armor piercing rounds. Infantry have a limited firing range and speed.
Troopers Type: Ground Based Military Units
Armament: 10mm Rotary Cannons; FS Rockets
Speed: 12 km/h (foot)
Armor: Light
Crew: 1 to 3
Troopers are armed with 10mm Rotary Cannons firing armor piercing incendiary rounds and FS rockets. Troopers wear heavy, mechanized power suits which enhance performance and speed.
Trike Type: Light Recon/Strike Vehicle
Armament: Dual 20mm cannons
Speed: 72km/h (wheel)
Armor: Light
Crew: 2
The Trike is a lightly armored, three-wheeled, vehicle which fires armor piercing rounds. It has limited firing range, but moves rapidly.
Quad Type: Light Attack Vehicle
Armament: Dual 30mm cannons
Speed: 59km/h (wheel)
Armor: Light
Crew: 2
The Quad is a lightly armored, four-wheeled vehicle which fires armor piercing incendiary rounds. The slower Quad is stronger than the Trike in both armor and firepower.
Combat Tank Type: Medium Battle Tank
Armament: 155mm gun
Speed: 40 km/h (tracked)
Armor: Medium
Crew: 2
The Combat Tank is a medium armored, tracked tank firing high explosive rounds. It is slower than the average tank and has limited maneuverability.
Missile Tank Type: Battlefield Support Vehicle
Armament: Missile Launcher
Speed: 48 km/h (tracked)
Armor: Medium
Crew: 3
The Missile Tank fires a battle support missile, similar to the Rocket Turret. The Missile Tank has long range strike capability, and although inaccurate, it fires two missiles for greater coverage, and moves faster than the heavier battle tanks.
Siege Tank Type: Main Battle Tank
Armament: Daul 155mm cannons
Speed: 32 km/h (tracked)
Armor: Heavy
Crew: 3
The Siege Tank is a tracked vehicle with dual cannons. These cannons fire armor piercing incendiary rounds, giving it more than twice the firepower of the smaller Combat tank. It has twice the armor, and is slower than most tanks.
Carryall Type: Airborne Unit
Armament: none
Speed: 160 km/h (airborne)
Armor: Light
Crew: 4
The Carryall is a lightly armored aircraft with no weapons. It is able to lift and transport heavy machinery and vehicles. Carryalls are utilized primarily for transporting Harvesters.
Ornithopter Type: Close Support Attack Aircraft
Armament: Battle Support Rockets
Speed: 340 km/h (airborne)
Armor: Light
Crew: 2
The Ornithopter is a lightly armored aircraft capable of firing battle support rockets. The Ornithopter utilizes the unusual M-Flex technology which creates the distinctive "flapping" motion of the wings. The Ornithopter is highly maneuverable and the fastest aircraft on Dune.
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