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]]. | + | 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. Ecologist '''Pardot Kynes''' came to believe that the planet was once a lush and fertile world long ago. Despite that, it was deemed of little importance to the Imperium and thus was largely ignored. 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]]. |
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| + | For decades, the planet was placed under the fiefdom of [[House Harkonnen]]. | ||
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| + | In 10,191 A.G., [[House Atreides]] arrived on Arrakis and took over control of the planet and spice production. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| + | In appearance, Arrakis was a desert world located far from major populated worlds and their trade routes. It was orbited by two moons with the first being larger and bearing a formation that looked like a human fist whilst the second smaller one resembled a kangaroo mouse. The surface of the planet consisted almost exclusively of dry dune deserts with this being the reason it was also referred to as '''Dune'''. | ||
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| + | Various weathered mountain ranges stretched across the planet breaking up the deserts. | ||
Locations on Arrakis included: | Locations on Arrakis included: | ||
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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. | Though the surface was a wasteland, the presence of the spice melange made it the most valuable planet in the universe. | ||
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| + | The native Fremen lived in patriarchal tribes known as '''sietches''' that were led by a '''naib'''. All the sietches were said to be part of a brotherhood known as the '''Ichwan Bedwine'''. | ||
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| + | Organizations that came to operate from Arrakis included: | ||
| + | *'''Rakian Priesthood''' : | ||
==Inhabitants== | ==Inhabitants== | ||
*'''Stilgar''' : | *'''Stilgar''' : | ||
*'''Chani''' : | *'''Chani''' : | ||
| + | *'''Pardot Kynes''' : | ||
| + | *'''Leto Atreides II''' : | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | *Arrakis was | + | *Arrakis was created by Frank Herbert where it featured as the primary setting in the Dune universe. |
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
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===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
*In Dune, Arrakis featured in the setting of the 1984 live-action film. | *In Dune, Arrakis featured in the setting of the 1984 live-action film. | ||
| + | *In Dune, Arrakis featured in the setting of the 2021 live-action film remake. | ||
===Video games=== | ===Video games=== | ||
Revision as of 05:11, 24 October 2021
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. Ecologist Pardot Kynes came to believe that the planet was once a lush and fertile world long ago. Despite that, it was deemed of little importance to the Imperium and thus was largely ignored. 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.
For decades, the planet was placed under the fiefdom of House Harkonnen.
In 10,191 A.G., House Atreides arrived on Arrakis and took over control of the planet and spice production.
Overview
In appearance, Arrakis was a desert world located far from major populated worlds and their trade routes. It was orbited by two moons with the first being larger and bearing a formation that looked like a human fist whilst the second smaller one resembled a kangaroo mouse. The surface of the planet consisted almost exclusively of dry dune deserts with this being the reason it was also referred to as Dune.
Various weathered mountain ranges stretched across the planet breaking up the deserts.
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.
The native Fremen lived in patriarchal tribes known as sietches that were led by a naib. All the sietches were said to be part of a brotherhood known as the Ichwan Bedwine.
Organizations that came to operate from Arrakis included:
- Rakian Priesthood :
Inhabitants
- Stilgar :
- Chani :
- Pardot Kynes :
- Leto Atreides II :
Notes
- Arrakis was created by Frank Herbert where it featured as the primary setting in the Dune universe.
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.
- In Dune, Arrakis featured in the setting of the 2021 live-action film remake.
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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