A frantic distress signal pierces the scorching silence of Arrakis in 2025. The Spice Miner's Guild harvester Mithra, laden with priceless cargo, lies in smoldering ruins after being blasted from the sky by the merciless Kirab. Sandworkers are trapped amidst the wreckage, their survival hanging by a thread ⏳. For players diving into Dune: Awakening's Lost Harvest DLC, this emergency kicks off a high-stakes rescue mission where hesitation means death. Veteran Mentat Boris and his trusted ally Liliha embody the grit needed for such ordeals—seasoned by sandworm attacks, bullet hails, and dust storms that could flay flesh from bone. Time isn't just ticking; it's evaporating faster than morning dew on Dune's sands.
Locating the Fallen Mithra
When the harvester crashes, the quest The Fall of the Mithra activates immediately. Players must haul their resources—fuel tanks and literjons brimming—to navigate the treacherous dunes. The crash zone sits northwest of Griffin's Reach Trade Post, a brutal trek across knife-edged ridges and shifting sands. Ornithopters offer the fastest route 🚁, though sandbikes or buggies can manage if you're packing extra fuel cells. Pro tip? Don't leave your base without reserves; Arrakis laughs at the unprepared.
Navigating to Ground Zero
Fire up your map and track the quest via the Journey Tab—spot that lime-green Mithra logo blazing like a beacon. Your compass (top-screen display) becomes your lifeline; follow the Mithra's Marker religiously. Distractions? Deadly. One wrong turn could dump you into a sandworm's feeding ground or a bandit ambush. Boris and Liliha’s journey began near Hagga Rift’s northern edge—a marathon sprint where every drop of fuel mattered. Keep your eyes peeled and your throttle wide open; this ain't no Sunday drive.
Survivors and Their Desperate Pleas
Arriving reveals a gut-wrenching scene: the Mithra split in two, metal groaning under the relentless sun. Amidst the carnage, three survivors cling to life at the harvester’s heart 💔. Chief Hanso, Lt. Drangh, and Quartermaster Hix each deliver urgent contracts—failure isn’t an option.
Here’s the lowdown on their make-or-break missions:
| Contract Giver | Mission Name | Objective | Danger Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Hanso | Search & Retrieval | Find kidnapped crew & collect Guild Tags of slain miners | 🔴🔴🔴 (High) |
| Quartermaster Hix | A Healing Hand | Scavenge medical supplies for wounded crew | 🔴🔴 (Medium) |
| Lt. Drangh | Radio Silenced | Fetch Blue Kyanite Crystal, Twin-Polarity Microfram, Torson Soundshifter to build transmitter | 🔴🔴🔴 (Critical) |
Chief Hanso’s Search & Retrieval sends you into bandit territory—a grim scavenger hunt where fallen miners’ tags become morbid trophies.
Quartermaster Hix’s A Healing Hand demands med-kits from derelict outposts or spice smuggler caches. One slip, and you’re nursing wounds instead of saving others.
Lt. Drangh’s Radio Silenced is the real headache—scouring caves and ancient tech sites for those finicky components. No transmitter? No backup. You’re flying solo, kid.
Complete these, and new quest chains unfold—deeper intrigues involving Guild politics and Kirab’s ruthlessness. But remember: Arrakis chews up heroes and spits out bones. That initial distress call? It was just the opening act. Boris might be aging, but his mantra holds true: On Dune, you either ride the storm or become part of the desert. More guides? Stay tuned—the sand has secrets yet.