Emperor: Battle for Dune – Atreides Structures

House Atreides is the noblest and most honourable among the three major houses. Its special weapons are conventional high-tech armaments: the Minotaurus, the Ornithopter, and the Sonic Tank.

 

Structures can only be built on dark terrain.

Structures

unknownConstruction Yard
Cost: $2000 (MCV) | Power: 0 | Prerequisites: none
The heart of every base is the Construction Yard. This structure is responsible for the creation of all other buildings in your base, from simple walls to the technologically-advanced Palaces. Because this building controls your ability to expand your base and acquire new technologies, the wise commander protects it at all costs and at all times. In many missions, you will start with a Construction Yard already in place, while in others you will begin with an MCV and must deploy it to begin building. Unlike other structures in the game, it does not need a concrete foundation, as it comes with its own when deployed.

Atreides Wind TrapWind Trap
Cost: $225 | Power: +100 | Prerequisites: none
While some of your buildings, like your Construction Yard, provide their own power, most do not. To get them to operate at peak efficiency, you must provide them with power. Wind Traps put out a good deal of energy, but larger bases will require multiple Wind Traps to operate effectively. They are physically weak and critically important, and they give less power when damaged, so keep them well-guarded.

Atreides RefineryRefinery
Cost:
$1500 | Power: -40 | Prerequisites: Wind Trap
Your Harvesters need somewhere to take the ore they collect. That place is the Refinery, a structure at the very heart of your economic operation. A filled Harvester will return to the Refinery to dump its load of ore before returning to the field. This ore is then converted into credits, which you can use to purchase structures and units. Each Refinery comes with a free Harvester and Carryall. Build more Harvesters and Refineries to make more money. Unlike the previous titles, Refineries do not have a finite capacity for credits, and can be upgraded with up to two additional pads.

Atreides BarracksBarracks
Cost:
$225, $800 (upgrade) | Power: -20 | Prerequisites: Wind Trap
The Barracks is where all infantry are trained. Some advanced / special infantry units will not be available until other structures are built or the Barracks itself is upgraded.

Atreides FactoryFactory
Cost:
$1000, $1200 (upgrade) | Power: -40 | Prerequisites: Wind Trap
This structure is responsible for the building of ground vehicles. Some advanced / special vehicles will not be available until other structures are built or the Factory itself is upgraded.

Atreides OutpostOutpost
Cost:
$400 | Power: -60 | Prerequisites: Wind Trap
The Outpost gives you an overhead view of the battlefield when fully powered.

Atreides HangarHangar
Cost:
$1300, $1200 (upgrade) | Power: -50 | Prerequisites: Factory
This structure is responsible for the building of aircraft. Some advanced / special aircraft will not be available until the Hangar is upgraded.

Atreides Landing PadLanding Pad
Cost:
$800 | Power: -30 | Prerequisites: Hangar
The Landing Pad allows Atreides Ornithopters and Harkonnen Gunships to reload.

Atreides StarportStarport
Cost:
$1500 | Power: -100 | Prerequisites: Hangar
The Starport allows vehicles to be delivered by a CHOAM Merchant’s Guild Frigate at a cheaper price than by directly building them.

Atreides PalacePalace
Cost:
$1600 | Power: -150 | Prerequisites: Starport
The Palace allows the usage of the Atreides superweapon – the Hawk Strike.

 

Support structures

WallsWall
Cost:
$20 (per tile) | Power: 0 | Prerequisites: none
The wall barrier is good for stopping ground units.

Atreides Refinery PadRefinery Pad
Cost:
$1200 | Power: -20 | Prerequisites: Refinery
The Refinery Pad is an additional entry to the Refinery, and a single Refinery can be upgraded with two of these. Each Refinery Pad comes with a free Harvester and Carryall.

Machinegun PostMachinegun Post
Cost:
$550 | Power: 0 | Prerequisites: Barracks
A manned machinegun. Heavily armoured with good range, this structure is effective against most infantry and lighter vehicles, but cannot survive on its own against some of the heavier vehicles. Unlike the Rocket Turret, it can function just as well when the base’s power is low.

Rocket TurretRocket Turret
Cost:
$1200 | Power: -75 | Prerequisites: Barracks
The Rocket Turret attacks ground and air targets from a longer range and with a faster reload time than the standard Gun Turret. It deactivates if the base’s power is low.

 

Support powers

Hawk StrikeHawk Strike
Cost:
? | Cooldown: ? | Prerequisites: Palace
Summons a manifestation of what can only be described as an incorporeal giant hawk, which strikes fear to enemy units so badly that they flee uncontrollably from the area.

 

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