In the Dune universe, when a laser weapons hits a shield, both are destroyed in a nuclear explosion reaction.

So instead of building nuclear weapons, wouldn’t it be easier to tie a timer and a “parachute” to a laser gun and drop it from orbit onto your enemy’s city?

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    1 year ago

    Because one carryall can service multiple harvesters, thus reducing operating and equipment costs.

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        1 year ago

        Irrelevant to the Harkonnen as long as they meet their quotas.