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Navigate the harsh realities of Arrakis with our Dune: Awakening guide. Learn about controls, saving, loading, spice shipments, troop management, combat, and more.

This section provides answers to common gameplay questions in Dune: Awakening, covering essential mechanics and player actions.

Q: How do I load, save, quit, see the results?

You can access these options by looking at the mirror in Jessica's room or by selecting "See Dune map" and then the left "globe" icon.

Q: How do I send the spice shipment to the Emperor?

When you receive the message requesting a spice shipment, speak with Duncan. He will offer to help; accept his offer and ask him to accompany you to the communication room to complete the delivery. You will be informed when the next message is expected.

Q: How do I instruct the Fremen to search for equipment?

Speak with the Fremen, select "Give Orders to Troop," then choose "Change Troop Occupation." Select "Go & Search for Equipment." Ensure your troops are in an area where the desired equipment can be found.

Q: How do I give or take items to/from troops?

Speak with the troop and select "Give Orders to Troop," then choose "Modify Equipment." To take an item, click it in the "equipment:" list. To give an item, click it from your "sietch:" inventory.

Q: How do I pay the smuggler?

Speak with Duncan. If you have dealt with multiple smugglers, you may need to speak with Duncan multiple times.

Q: How do I assemble the wind-trap?

Speak with your ecology troop, select "Change Troop Occupation," and then choose "Assembly Wind-Trap."

Q: How do I attack an enemy troop?

Speak with the Fremen and move your army troop to the enemy sietch.

Q: How do I make a spy attack the sietch?

Choose "Change Troop Occupation" and select "Attack."

Q: How do I send a spy to the enemy sietch?

Speak with the troop, choose "Give Orders to Troop," select "Change Troop Occupation," and finally choose "Espionage." Your troop must be an army troop and positioned at an edge sietch.

Q: What is an edge sietch?

An edge sietch is your sietch located near Harkonnen territory but with fewer adjacent sietches. It's a sietch in the Harkonnen area that is relatively isolated.

Q: Where can I find an atomic weapon?

Atomic weapons are found in Harkonnen fortresses near the Harkonnen palace, typically in the sietch with the strongest Harkonnen troops. Common locations include Arrakeen and Haga.

Q: How do I win battles easily?

1. Use spies to ascertain enemy troop strength (refer to "Some Useful Spy Informations" in the Tips and Tricks section).
2. When your army surrounds a Harkonnen fortress, review your attacking troop information (refer to "Some Useful Battle Informations" in the Tips & Tricks section).

Q: Can I achieve 100% control of Dune? Have all sietches been found?

According to reports, 100% control is not possible. Small areas in the Ergsyn region were eventually eliminated after northern forts were captured.

Q: How many ranks are there for the Fremen in Dune?

There are 6 Fremen ranks, from worst to best: On Trial, Novice, Average, Efficient, Skilled, and Expert.

Q: Are there any known cheats in the game?

Hex cheating is possible. More information can be found on Dune - Wiki4Games.

Q: Are there any known glitches in the game?

Two glitches have been noted: the Duke Leto death scenario not triggering and the automated ending sequence not occurring. To avoid Duke Leto's death, ignore his request to come to the palace when he reports trouble. Instead, wait for the Emperor's message about spice shipment and view it. This prevents punitive expeditions and saves Duke Leto, though Jessica may still comment on his death later. To avoid the automated ending, participate in the final attack with a "Massive Attack" and scatter 3-4 army troops (with atomic weapons) around the Harkonnen palace. Wait approximately two days for the palace to transform into a sietch, then enter the battle.

Q: Can you tell me any important key points in the game which trigger scenarios?

Key scenario triggers include:
1. Your mother asking you to go into the desert alone (triggers spice shipment scenario).
2. Thufir asking you to bring Gurney to teach Fremen in Ergsyn (triggers father's punitive expedition scenario).
3. Chani asking you to visit another sietch upon first meeting (triggers father's death scenario).