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'Emperor: Battle for Dune', a 2001 RTS game by Westwood Studios, essentially a Dune-themed 'Command & Conquer'.

Play as one of the three main factions: House Atreides, Harkonnen, or the (non-canon) Ordos.

https://dune.fandom.com/wiki/Emperor:_Battle_for_Dune

The original C&C was in fact based on Dune II, the OG RTS game that came out in 1992. The cutscenes from Dune II are still burned into my memory, what a great game it was.

Dune II was so great for a 11yo !

"The planet Arrakis, known as Dune. Land of sand. Home of the spice melange. The spice controls the empire. Whoever controls Dune controls the spice. The emperor has proposed a challenge to each of the houses. The house that produces the most spice will control Dune. There are no set territories and no rules of engagement. Vast armies have arrived. Now three houses fight for control of Dune. The noble Atreides. The insidious Ordos. And the evil Harkonnen. Only one house will prevail. Your battle for Dune begins now..."

Just thinking about the soundtrack to that most excellent game gives me goosebumps. Fond memories there.

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