Dune Awakening - Vehicles & Ornithopters at a glance
In Dune Awakening, vehicles enable fast movement, safe transportation and tactical advantages. Ornithopters play a key role in this.
Means of transportation
| Vehicle type | Range of use | Strengths | Weaknesses | Possible upgrades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ornithopter | Transportation, reconnaissance, combat | Fast, flexible, vertical movement | Vulnerable to weather, high maintenance costs | Propulsion, armor, armament, sensors, stealth |
| Sand vehicle | Fast land transport | High speed on dunes, mobile | Low armor, vulnerable to ambushes | Propulsion, light armament, camouflage |
| Spice Harvester | Resource mining | High harvesting capacity, stationary use | Slow, target for attacks, attracts worms | Armor, harvesting optimization, defenses |
| Cargo transporter | Material and goods logistics | Large cargo capacity | Slow, unarmed | Armor, sensors, escort fortifications |
| Scout vehicle | Reconnaissance | Extremely fast, quiet | Hardly any armor, low payload | Sensors, camouflage, communication systems |
Ornithopter in detail
Areas of use:
- Reconnaissance
- transportation
- Combat platform
- Escape & Evacuation
Susceptible to weather and maintenance.
Upgrades & customizations
- Drive (speed, terrain)
- Armor
- Armament
- sensors
- Camouflage
Rare materials often necessary.
Combat use
- Air attacks on bases
- Mobile cover
- Spice convoy escort
- Ambushes
Maintenance & Fuel
- Spare Parts
- Energy / Fuel
- Workshops / Hangars
Defective vehicles can be life-threatening.
Conclusion
Vehicles are strategic tools - especially ornithopters. With the right upgrades, they ensure survival, power and resources on Arrakis.
