House Harkonnen - Harkonnen in The Dune Games

Harkonnen in The Dune Games

House Harkonnen features prominently in the Dune computer games.

“ House Harkonnen, from the volcanic wastelands of Giedi Prime. The Harkonnen know only malevolence, hatred and brutality. Their leader is the corrupt and vile Baron Rakan. Rakan's power-hungry sons — Gunseng and Copec — eagerly await the Baron's death. Each plots to take his place. But while he lives, they feed upon him like parasites. ”

—Lady Elara giving a brief description of the House, Emperor: Battle for Dune
Game Notes
Dune II If you choose the Harkonnen campaign, you can build a unique tank called the Devastator. The Death Hand is a superweapon which fired to a specific target. House Harkonnen's color is red in this game.
Dune 2000 Like Dune II as before, but the Sardaukar can be trained.
Emperor: Battle for Dune The alliance between the Harkonnen and the Sardaukar is dissolved, but can still be forged. Harkonnen are still red. Harkonnen are also the only main faction unable to ally with the Fremen.

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