Atreides Sniper

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Westwood, (or is it EA Las Vegas now? :) ), has posted the latest unit-of-the-week the Atreides Sniper. Check out the info provided below:

Atreides Sniper units bring long-range, pinpoint fire support to the Duke's frontlines. Field generals handpick Sniper candidates from the standard infantry troops, then put them through an 'accelerated' training program to hone their skills. The point behind these abbreviated courses stems from the Atreides philosophy that Snipers are born, not created. Therefore, little time is spent teaching, with more emphasis on shaping abilities already inherent in these elite forces. After completing the tests, the candidates are presented before the Duke himself to prove their worthiness and prowess. A renowned Sniper from times long since past, Achillus engages the candidates individually on large-scale simulated battlefields erected on the Royal Emerald Steppes situated just outside the palace walls. The goal of these matches is simple - defeat the Duke in mock combat (using modified las-snipe rifles) to earn the Sniper's coveted badge of honor - The Eagle's Sight - and your place in a Sniper platoon. While serving somewhat as sport for Achillus, the Sniper candidates know all too well that failure means a swift demotion back down to the rank and file army. Those who cannot deliver under pressure have no business sniping for the Duke's war cause.

Since they have previously released a rendering of the Sniper the one posted isn't new. If you haven't seen it yet check out the units section.