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Dune: Spice WarsNewsIntroducing: House Vernius of Ix
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Introducing: House Vernius of Ix

Dune: Spice Wars · published 1 Mar 2024, 14:55 UTC

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Who are House Vernius of Ix?

House Vernius of Ix positions themselves at the heart of the Ixian Confederacy. This faction of scientists and engineers pushes the boundaries of technology while navigating the political and diplomatic landscapes of the universe.
While challenging the restrictions of the Butlerian Jihad, they create self-learning machines and sophisticated combat drones, all while denying any form of artificial consciousness. Their technological expertise is unmatched.

Councilors & Heroes


The faction is led by Rhombur, a cyborg whose survival depends on cybernetics. He’s supported by figures like Tessia Vernius, a Bene Gesserit with a strong espionage capability, and Bronso Vernius, a youthful rebel and historian.

Diplomacy


Diplomacy takes centre stage as you’ll need to navigate an intricate web of alliances within the Landsraad. House Vernius of Ix excels in the art of negotiation, offering unique opportunities to leverage strategic collaborations for mutual benefit. From technology sharing to resource allocation, every diplomatic decision carries the potential to shape the course of the war on Arrakis.

Patents


House Vernius of Ix's patented technology system enables you to secure exclusive rights to groundbreaking developments and dictate the pace of technological progress. With patents at your disposal, you'll wield unprecedented influence over the direction of the game, ensuring that victory is always within reach.

Nodal Network


House Vernius of Ix introduces the Neural Node system, offering a dynamic new approach to expansion and conquest. Strategically construct your network of Neural Nodes to enhance defense capabilities, optimize resource management, and gain the upper hand in battles.

Main Base


The main base of House Vernius of Ix offers a unique gameplay experience, with district specialization and strategic bonuses. Optimize your base layout to maximize efficiency and gain strategic advantages on the battlefield. From technological superiority to diplomatic supremacy, every aspect of House Vernius of Ix's main base reflects the faction's unwavering commitment to excellence.

Conquest


House Vernius of Ix will be available in Conquest mode at release. Lead the proud technological faction through a 15 hours campaign that will reach every corner of Arrakis.

As always, let us know what you think of the upcoming content! In the meantime, feel free to join our awesome (and passionate) community on our Discord server, Reddit page as well as Twitter.

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