dune (imaginary place)

The story of a young prince, Paul Artreides, scion of a star-crossed dynasty, and of his journey from boy to warrior to ruler of a dying planet destined to become a paradise regained.

The hopes of the Synchronized Worlds and Unallied Planets for peace, after centuries of war with the thinking machines, are dashed when Omnius unleashes virulent plagues throughout the galaxy, setting the stage for a final showdown in the Battle of Corrin.

Serena Butler, spiritual leader of the Jihadi, decides against her better judgement to accept a startling offer of peace extended by Omnius, a computer "evermind" that has been engaged in war against the humans for decades, while on the faraway planet of Arrakis, Selim Wormrider works to build a tribe from a band of outlaws.

The survivors from the Old Empire, the Bene Gesserit, are fighting the Honored Matres so they can build a new empire out of the ruins of the old one.

Paul Atreides, the son of a betrayed duke, is given up for dead on a desert planet and adopted by the nomadic people who live there.

Living in exile on the planet Dune, Paul Atreides finally realizes the destiny for which he had been prepared as the product of numerous genetic experiments.

Presents a companion work to the science fiction classic, and includes essays; correspondence between the author and his editor; the article "They Stopped the Moving Sands," which inspired the novel; and the short work "Spice Planet.".

Takes place 3500 years after the events of the original trilogy. Tells the story of Leto, the son of Paul Atreides, who has traded his humanity to become an immortal sandworm of Dune.

House Atreides and the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood are targeted by the power-hungry Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, who enslaves several planets in his quest for control of the Known Universe, but Leto Atreides will protect his son Victor and his legacy as Duke at all costs.

Living in exile on the planet Dune, Paul Atreides finally realizes the destiny for which he had been prepared as the product of numerous genetic experiments.