Ornithopter (Deprecated)
Ornithopters (also known as "'thopters") are an iconic flying vehicle of the Dune universe.[1] They feature a slim fuselage with large, folding wings that deploy to each side and "flap" up and down (instead of a rotary motion like a helicopter) to generate lift in the same manner as a bird or dragonfly. They can also feature boosters to generate bursts of forward thrust, for instance to escape a storm or gain altitude quickly.
There are three types of ornithopters in the game:
Flying
Ornithopters operate similarly to quadcopter drones, capable of hovering in place and moving in any direction — forward, backward, up, down or sideways. They also feature a special flight mode known as Vulture, where the engine powers down and the wings loosen, allowing the vehicle to glide and reach higher speeds than in powered flight.
Scout Ornithopter
For a full list of compatible modules, see Modules. Below is a table detailing the complete crafting costs of a Scout Ornithopter made from parts in the same tier.
* Note that this assumes the first available tier of production machines, later machines have better ratios
Assault Ornithopter
* Note that this assumes the first available tier of production machines, later machines have better ratios
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Carrier Ornithopter
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Trivia
- In Frank Herbert's Dune universe, ornithopters are inspired by the flapping-wing flight of both birds and insects, with a particular resemblance to dragonflies in their design and maneuverability.