Arrakis
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | Arrakis was a desert world that came to be discovered by the [[Old Empire (Dune)|Old Empire]] where it had little value to the inhabitants of the Imperium. The dominant form of life on the planet were the gargantuan [[Sandworms (Dune)|Sandworms]] that resided beneath its sands. However, the discovery of the Spice [[Melange (Dune)|Melange]] led to it being the most important world in the universe. The substance became essential to space travel and was a coveted resource that made the harsh world a focal point for the empire. At some point, '''Wandering Zensunni''' travellers came to settle on the world where they became part of its human population where they came to be known as the [[Fremen]]. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Locations on Arrakis included: | Locations on Arrakis included: | ||
| + | *'''Arrakeen''' : | ||
| + | *'''Carthag''' : | ||
*'''Sietch Tabr''' : | *'''Sietch Tabr''' : | ||
*'''The Keep''' : | *'''The Keep''' : | ||
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*'''Temple of Alia''' : | *'''Temple of Alia''' : | ||
*'''Citadel of Leto II''' : | *'''Citadel of Leto II''' : | ||
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| + | Lifeforms native to the planet included: | ||
| + | *'''Creosote Bush''' : | ||
| + | *'''Desert Mouse''' : | ||
| + | *'''Sandworm''' : | ||
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| + | Though the surface was a wasteland, the presence of the spice melange made it the most valuable planet in the universe. | ||
==Inhabitants== | ==Inhabitants== | ||
*'''Stilgar''' : | *'''Stilgar''' : | ||
| + | *'''Chani''' : | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
| + | *In Frank Herbert's Dune, Arrakis featured in the setting of the 2000 live-action television mini-series. | ||
===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
| + | *In Dune, Arrakis featured in the setting of the 1984 live-action film. | ||
===Video games=== | ===Video games=== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
| − | *''Dune'': | + | *''Dune'': (1965) |
| + | *''Dune Messiah'': (1969) | ||
| + | *''Children of Dune'': (1976) | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://dune.fandom.com/wiki/Arrakis Dune Wiki Entry] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrakis Wikipedia Entry] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrakis Wikipedia Entry] | ||
Revision as of 11:31, 30 August 2020
Arrakis is a planet that features in Dune.
Contents |
History
Arrakis was a desert world that came to be discovered by the Old Empire where it had little value to the inhabitants of the Imperium. The dominant form of life on the planet were the gargantuan Sandworms that resided beneath its sands. However, the discovery of the Spice Melange led to it being the most important world in the universe. The substance became essential to space travel and was a coveted resource that made the harsh world a focal point for the empire. At some point, Wandering Zensunni travellers came to settle on the world where they became part of its human population where they came to be known as the Fremen.
Overview
Locations on Arrakis included:
- Arrakeen :
- Carthag :
- Sietch Tabr :
- The Keep :
- Grand Palace of Arrakeen :
- Temple of Alia :
- Citadel of Leto II :
Lifeforms native to the planet included:
- Creosote Bush :
- Desert Mouse :
- Sandworm :
Though the surface was a wasteland, the presence of the spice melange made it the most valuable planet in the universe.
Inhabitants
- Stilgar :
- Chani :
Notes
- Arrakis was a primary setting in the Dune universe and was created by Frank Herbert.
In other media
Television
- In Frank Herbert's Dune, Arrakis featured in the setting of the 2000 live-action television mini-series.
Films
- In Dune, Arrakis featured in the setting of the 1984 live-action film.
Video games
- In Dune II, Arrakis appeared as part of the setting in the video game.
- In Emperor: Battle for Dune, Arrakis appeared as part of the setting in the real-time strategy video game.
Appearances
- Dune: (1965)
- Dune Messiah: (1969)
- Children of Dune: (1976)
External Links
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