Dune Awakening Tax Guide: Keep Your Base Running Smoothly ~ HaploGamingChef

Introduction: Keep Your Base Running Smoothly

In Dune: Awakening, building a base is essential—but keeping it comes at a weekly cost. Like clockwork, your base demands taxes, and skipping payment can have serious consequences. Whether you're exploring the deserts or gathering resources, failing to handle your base taxes might result in penalties or worse—losing control of your territory.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know about paying your base taxes in Dune: Awakening. You’ll learn where to go, what resources you need, and how to pay, whether you’re traveling on foot or flying in with your ornithopter.

How the Base Tax System Works

Each base you place in the game carries a recurring upkeep cost. The system is designed to charge you every in-game week, and the tax amount is listed under the Taxation section when you access your base’s settings.

Current Weekly Tax: 6,000 Solaris per cycle
Payment Interval: Once every week (in-game time)

Failing to pay on time may result in negative effects on your base, like losing access or control over it. It’s important to set reminders or build the tax payment into your regular resource collection routine.

Where You Can Pay Your Base Taxes

To pay your taxes, you’ll need to visit one of two main hubs in the game:

Araken
Horco Village

Both locations contain an Imperial Consulate, where tax payments are processed. You can choose either, based on proximity or travel preference—they both offer the same tax services.

Getting to Araken or Horco Village

You have two main options to travel to one of the tax payment locations: using a trading post shuttle or your own ornithopter.

1. Using a Trading Post

If you don’t own an ornithopter, make your way to the nearest trading post. Look for an NPC with a slack ornithopter icon. To fly, you’ll need to have:

25,500 Solaris in your inventory
Access to a nearby trade post

Once you talk to the NPC, you’ll get the option to travel to either Araken or Horco Village. Select your destination, and you’ll be flown there.

2. Using Your Own Ornithopter

If you own an ornithopter, you can travel to either location manually:

Fly to the edge of the map (any direction)
Approach the blue shield wall border
When prompted, confirm that you want to travel to the world map

Once on the world map:

You’ll start at Huga Basin
Zoom out and navigate to:
- Araken (Top-right of the map)
- Horco Village (Far south, along the coastline)

Pick your preferred destination and fly over.

Paying Taxes in Araken

Once you've landed in Araken, your goal is the Imperial Consulate.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Head up the main staircase
Cross the main hall
Enter the door at the back-right (just before the next staircase)
Look for the lion icon on the map—this marks the Imperial Consulate

Inside, you'll find a long table at the end of the room. Approach the NPC seated at the table. You’ll be given options such as:

“I would like to pay my taxes.”

You can choose to pay in full or in partial payments, depending on your current balance.

💡 Tip: You’ll also find a Chome Exchange (bank) in Araken, marked with a coin icon, where you can store Solaris or items if needed.

Paying Taxes in Horco Village

Horco Village has a similar setup, but its layout is slightly different.

Directions to Imperial Consulate:

From the southern entrance, head north through the scanners
Descend the stairs
Follow the path through what looks like a marketplace
Look for the red statue in the central area

Just like in Araken, the buildings around the red statue are key:

Coin icon = Chome Exchange (bank)
Lion icon = Imperial Consulate

Go behind the statue and enter the building marked with the lion symbol. Inside, talk to the NPC at the end table and select the tax payment option.

Resources You’ll Need Before You Go

To ensure you can pay taxes without delay, always carry:

At least 6,000 Solaris (for the weekly tax)
25,500 Solaris if you need to pay for shuttle transport
Optional: Use the Chome Exchange to store extra Solaris for emergencies

💡 You can also store Solaris in the bank and access it from either Araken or Horco Village, giving you flexibility if you run short.

How Often Should You Pay?

Even though you only have to pay once a week, it’s smart to check your base tax status regularly. If you’re online often, consider:

Paying in advance if you have surplus Solaris
Marking a reminder in your gameplay routine
Checking the taxation timer in your base settings menu

What Happens If You Don’t Pay?

The developers haven’t detailed all consequences, but likely outcomes may include:

Deactivation of your base
Restricted access to base features
Loss of base ownership (if prolonged)

Paying taxes isn’t just a formality—it’s essential to maintaining your structure and operations on Arrakis.

Wrap-Up: Stay Ahead of Your Taxes

Paying base taxes in Dune: Awakening is simple once you know where to go and what to bring. Use Araken or Horco Village as your go-to locations, and keep your Solaris reserves stocked. Whether you’re flying your own ornithopter or riding commercial routes, the key is being proactive.

Avoid penalties and downtime—handle your taxes early and often.

Conclusion

Managing your base taxes in Dune: Awakening is a core part of maintaining your territory and avoiding penalties. Whether you're flying to Araken or walking into Horco Village, knowing where to go and what to do saves time and Solaris. Stick to a weekly routine, store backup funds at the Chome Exchange, and always check your taxation status when interacting with your base.

By keeping up with these payments, you not only protect your assets but ensure uninterrupted gameplay as you explore the harsh deserts of Arrakis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How much is the weekly base tax in Dune Awakening?
A: The weekly tax is currently set at 6,000 Solaris per cycle.

Q2: Where can I pay my base taxes?
A: Taxes can be paid at either Araken or Horco Village, inside the Imperial Consulate.

Q3: What do I need to travel to Araken or Horco Village?
A: You need 25,500 Solaris to use a shuttle from a trading post, or an ornithopter to fly there directly.

Q4: What happens if I don’t pay my base taxes?
A: You risk losing access to or control over your base, though exact penalties may vary.

Q5: Can I pay taxes in advance or in parts?
A: Yes, you can choose to pay a portion or the full amount when interacting with the consulate NPC.

Q6: What is the Chome Exchange?
A: It's a bank where you can store Solaris and items, available in both Araken and Horco Village.

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