Hunter-Seeker

Item from Dune by Frank Herbert

A tiny suspensor-guided assassination device — a floating needle of death controlled remotely by an operator, designed to slip through defenses and deliver a lethal poison strike.

Also known as: seeker, hunter-seeker device, assassination probe

What They Know

• Requires a human operator nearby — not autonomous (that would violate Butlerian prohibitions)
• Tracks movement — staying perfectly still is the primary defense
• Can be caught bare-handed if seized behind the poison needle — requires exceptional reflexes
• The Harkonnens favor these for targeted assassinations within buildings

Connections

• created_by — ix
• used_by — harkonnen

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