Dune: Spice Wars - House Vernius of Ix

<span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/c76b23e26390335f3cfce15a7394f3ef.avif?t=1721051518" width=614 height=100 /></span><br><br>In the heart of the Ixian Confederation, House Vernius, masters of science and engineering, established itself as the Empire's primary supplier of cutting-edge technology. Adapting to the constraints of the Butlerian Jihad, they discreetly explore forbidden self-learning tech.<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/271dc472fc15f6d8e0a149581611ee81.poster.avif?t=1721051518" width=614 height=220 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/271dc472fc15f6d8e0a149581611ee81.webm?t=1721051518" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/271dc472fc15f6d8e0a149581611ee81.mp4?t=1721051518" type="video/mp4"></video></span><br><br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/51f1f49e5fb550a827b6a8446c1b5cab.avif?t=1721051518" width=614 height=100 /></span><h2 class="bb_tag" >Earl Rhombur Vernius</h2>Forced into renegade status, House Vernius of Ix, under Earl Rhombur Vernius's leadership, clandestinely opposes the Emperor. Rhombur, marked as a cyborg after surviving an assassination attempt, embodies the house's philosophy. Saved by cybernetics, yet at the cost of diminishing humanity.<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/d219129c7312be53da7b475f4f0f13d3.poster.avif?t=1721051518" width=614 height=220 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/d219129c7312be53da7b475f4f0f13d3.webm?t=1721051518" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/d219129c7312be53da7b475f4f0f13d3.mp4?t=1721051518" type="video/mp4"></video></span><h2 class="bb_tag" >Vernius Councillors</h2>Excelling in the arts of spying, expansion, technocracy and diplomacy, Earl Rhombur Vernius is surrounded by his most loyal councillors.<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/8539200290e60c6025cc8ec1f8195bc7.avif?t=1721051518" width=614 height=248 /></span><br><br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/0d88e33bc577b2d39f62b2849ed68e66.avif?t=1721051518" width=614 height=100 /></span><h2 class="bb_tag" >Resources</h2>House Vernius of Ix leverages unique knowledge and development mechanics to reduce reliance on water compared to other factions. The faction also possesses 3 drones and 2 human units with increased fuel cell dynamics.<h2 class="bb_tag" >Nodal Network</h2>Plan your expansion carefully as you connect regions under your control with strategically placed Nodes, resulting in advantages like reduced water consumption and enhanced drone performance near the network.<h2 class="bb_tag" >Technological exchange</h2>Vernius requires substantial Standing for core mechanics. Prioritize alliances for easy gains and bonuses, including knowledge-boosting development. Allied factions benefit from all Vernius developments.<h2 class="bb_tag" >Patent and Obfuscate</h2>At 5k Hegemony, Vernius patents unique developments for 600 solari. At 10k Hegemony, they obfuscate a development for 20 standing, nullifying its effects for all players.<h2 class="bb_tag" >Main base</h2>The Vernius main base has 3 districts, each with 3 buildings. Unlike other factions, these districts offer bonuses based on the types of buildings they contain, enhancing strategic flexibility.<br><br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/9cc8228c66cdbf33c09d7027a6d9ed7a.avif?t=1721051518" width=614 height=100 /></span><h2 class="bb_tag" >Ixian Heroes</h2>C’tair Pilru specializes in guerrilla warfare, excelling in defense when surrounded by suboids. The cybernetics genius Nuwa Cenva, descendant of space-folding inventor Norma Cenva, strengthens drones and is the leader of the Vernius secret project on Arrakis.<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/d73209c85dbb0a069721ec97d1be2082.avif?t=1721051518" width=614 height=220 /></span><h2 class="bb_tag" >Units</h2>House Vernius of Ix deploys a diverse arsenal, featuring resilient melee drones, methodical flankers, potent anti-armour specialists, a support unit, an elite combat engineer, the stealthy spacecraft Spirit, and the Folder Relay frigate for swift strategic teleportation.<br><br><span class="bb_img_ctn"><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/8b04ad51ae5a368f3603d89f451350a8.poster.avif?t=1721051518" width=614 height=220 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/8b04ad51ae5a368f3603d89f451350a8.webm?t=1721051518" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/2807090/extras/8b04ad51ae5a368f3603d89f451350a8.mp4?t=1721051518" type="video/mp4"></video></span>