Harkonnen Flame Thrower Infantry

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This weeks "unit of the week" is the Harkonnen Flame Thrower Infantry which is a new entry to the Dune series of games. Check out the info provided below:

Harkonnen infantry commissioned to serve in the Flame-thrower platoons are put through a series of grueling trials before seeing active duty. The details of these preparatory courses are sparse, but credible intelligence reports indicate that new recruits are subjected to a 3-day submersion in Giedi Prime's infamous Hell Vats to build physical and mental toughness. Those that survive the ordeal are both admired and feared by the standard infantry. When called into action, "Flamers" tend to inflict heavy casualites on lightly-armored and unarmored enemy infantry. Equipped with short-range, high-powered flame-throwers, their only weakness is lack of speed and mobility, which stems from the bulky insulated body armor and enormous fuel tanks strapped to their backs. Due to their tolerance of searing heat and hostile environments, Flame-thrower troops prove to be ideal for the harsh demands of battle on Arrakis.

For more info on that and other units/structures check the Emperor section.

Davo also let me know that the March issue of Computer Gaming World might have a copy of Super Dune II in it, this hasn't been confirmed yet so let us know if you have a copy of it.