Update 4: A tale corpses and butthurt.
Music: Dark Alliance
The Harkonnen forces are sent to Habbanya Erg. A Tleilaxu base is under attack there. We'll just defend them and crush the Ordos.
What could possibly go wrong?
: Problem?
Great the fucking Mentat forgot to mention that the Tleilaxu were collecting "samples" from Sardaukar tombs.
By samples I mean corpses or at least bits of them.
Fucking fantastic.
Oh before you ask (in case you didn't read the spoilers from my last 2 posts). IT IS TOTALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO AVOID BREAKING THE ALLIANCE WITH THE SARDAUKAR IN THIS MISSION.
If it was we would have a vote if we want to remain loyal to the Sardaukar or not. But since we can either piss them both of or just the Sardaukar we'll go
with the Tleilaxu since they won the vote anyway. Basically the game instantly breaks the alliance with Sardaukar if you ally with the Tleilaxu. I checked the other
mission it is the same thing. Odds are we will get a chance to switch alliances again provided you vote in favor but for now the Tleilaxu will be our creepy fleshcrafting friends.
Two new long range units (including
inkvine incline catapults) and gunship ornithopters. We now have access to most of the Harkonnen arsenal.
: About fucking time Commander! These shit Sardaukar pussies want to "retaliate" for "desecrating" their tombs. They worship the dead flesh of their fallen comrades when we can give it a new purpose, a new life. They fail to grasp the importance and benefits of our work.
As if babysitting the fleshcrafting fetishists wasn't enough their base is on the opposite side of the map. Time to make use of the M in MCV.
Along the way some Tleilaxu units are
removed from the inventory found in the desert.
A rocky area suitable for a base is found near the Tleilaxu outpost.
Our only (for the moment
) leech is sent to find some Ordos harvesters. It managed to find and infect one before the carry-all grabs it.
As mentioned in the FMV leeches infect enemy vehicles making them take slow damage over time and causing them to spawn a new leech when they die. They can be removed using engineers or by friendly fire (one hit will do IIRC).
The AI doesn't remove them at all since it is too stupid.
: This is Commander Sheppard of the Imperial Sardaukar! You will pay for your crimes against the Sardaukar tleilaxu dog!
: You see this Commander? His banal brain clings to the idea that rotting flesh is sacred! His flawed sense of morality demands that the body is wasted after death.
: Scum like you deserves the most EXTREME punishment. You will have it, mark my words!
: His threats are so banal, shit and boring. Commander just fucking kill them already so that I may return to my studies. We will reward you for your troubles obviously.
: What is the meaning of this?
: YOU BACKSTABBING DOG! You ran over my men?!
: You shouldn't have allowed the Ordos to help you in your fight against the Tleilaxu. You betrayed us first, we are merely returning the favor.
: I will not forget this! Once I deal with these Tleilaxu and their so-called "Master" you will be next.
: Remember who you are dealing with Sardaukar! The Harkonnen will claim Arrakis and the Golden Lion throne. Our victory is inevitable and you will kneel before us sooner or later.
: MEN! PUT THESE DOGS DOWN!
Chop chop!
: Oh look, these Sardaukar are already broken down into smaller pieces. It should make dumping them in the axlotl tanks easier.
Problem harvester?
Fucking desert planet sandstorms!
The Ordos tried to flank us. They failed.
: KILL ALL TLEILAXU!
Guess what the outcome of that skirmish was? Here is a hint:
: Commander I believe your squadron of our new Ornithopter Gunships is ready. Perhaps you wish to test their combat capability?
Might as well send them to scout and bomb some shit.
Wait harvesters? Turn on "Ride of the Valkyrie" boys time to do some damage.
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Just FYI those 2 missile pairs you ssaw were enough to destroy that laser tank. Pure air unit
Like most air units in westwood RTS these need to replenish their ammo at the
helipad landing pad.
Meanwhile Sheppard does not give up easily.
Did I mention
inkvine incline fluid gets lit up by fire and explosions burning everything around?
: I WILL RETURN TO SLAY YOU DOGS!
: You have performed adequately, not as good as I would have preferred not totally shit. I Master Skyway of the Tleilaxu will provide you with our technology.
Time to crush the Ordos.
They received reinforcements from all 5 regions at the same time which slowed down the prestigious Harkonnen army.
It better be if we pissed off the Sardaukar.
Continued in next post...
