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Lampadas
''Chapterhouse: Dune'' is a 1985 science fiction novel by Frank Herbert, the last in his Dune (franchise), ''Dune'' series of six novels. It rose to No. 2 on The New York Times Best Seller list, ''The New York Times'' Best Seller list. A direct follow-up to ''Heretics of Dune'', the novel chronicles the continued struggles of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood against the violent Honored Matres, who are succeeding in their bid to seize control of the universe and destroy the factions and planets that oppose them. ''Chapterhouse: Dune'' ends with a cliffhanger, and Herbert's subsequent death in 1986 left some overarching plotlines of the series unresolved. Two decades later, Herbert's son Brian Herbert, along with Kevin J. Anderson, published two sequels – ''Hunters of Dune'' (2006) and ''Sandworms of Dune'' (2007) – based in part on notes left behind by Frank Herbert for what he referred to as ''Dune 7'', his own planned seventh novel in the ''Dune'' series. Plot The Bene Gesserit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheeana
The Bene Gesserit are a key social, religious, and political force in Frank Herbert's fictional Dune (franchise), ''Dune'' universe. The group is described as an exclusive sisterhood whose members train their bodies and minds through years of physical and mental conditioning to obtain superhuman powers and abilities that can seem magical to outsiders. The Bene Gesserit are focused on acquiring more power and influence to direct humanity on an enlightened path. Some of their fictional powers are analyzed and deconstructed from a Real life (reality), real-world scientific perspective in the book ''The Science of Dune'' (2008). The Bene Gesserit are primary characters in all of Frank Herbert's novels, as well as the prequels and sequels written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. They also feature prominently in the multiple adaptations of the ''Dune'' series: the 1984 film ''Dune (1984 film), Dune''; the 2000 TV miniseries ''Frank Herbert's Dune''; and its 2003 sequel, ''Frank Her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darwi Odrade
The Bene Gesserit are a key social, religious, and political force in Frank Herbert's fictional ''Dune'' universe. The group is described as an exclusive sisterhood whose members train their bodies and minds through years of physical and mental conditioning to obtain superhuman powers and abilities that can seem magical to outsiders. The Bene Gesserit are focused on acquiring more power and influence to direct humanity on an enlightened path. Some of their fictional powers are analyzed and deconstructed from a real-world scientific perspective in the book ''The Science of Dune'' (2008). The Bene Gesserit are primary characters in all of Frank Herbert's novels, as well as the prequels and sequels written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. They also feature prominently in the multiple adaptations of the ''Dune'' series: the 1984 film ''Dune''; the 2000 TV miniseries ''Frank Herbert's Dune''; and its 2003 sequel, ''Frank Herbert's Children of Dune''; as well as the 2021 featur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miles Teg
The following is a list of secondary fictional characters from the science fiction media franchise ''Dune'' created by Frank Herbert. The characters listed originate in Herbert's novel series (1965–1985), but some also appear in the ''Prelude to Dune'' prequel series written by Herbert's son Brian Herbert and science fiction author Kevin J. Anderson. Leto I Atreides Leto I Atreides () is the Duke of House Atreides, and father to Paul Atreides. He is introduced in Frank Herbert's 1965 novel ''Dune'', and is later a primary character in the prequel trilogies ''Prelude to Dune'' (1999–2001) and the ''Caladan Trilogy'' (2020–2022) by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. According to Brian Herbert, Frank Herbert's son and biographer, House Atreides was based on the heroic but ill-fated Greek mythological House Atreus. Leto is portrayed by Jürgen Prochnow in David Lynch's 1984 film ''Dune'', and by William Hurt in the 2000 ''Dune'' miniseries. Hurt was the first actor to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scytale (Dune)
The following is a list of secondary fictional characters from the science fiction media franchise ''Dune'' created by Frank Herbert. The characters listed originate in Herbert's novel series (1965–1985), but some also appear in the ''Prelude to Dune'' prequel series written by Herbert's son Brian Herbert and science fiction author Kevin J. Anderson. Leto I Atreides Leto I Atreides () is the Duke of House Atreides, and father to Paul Atreides. He is introduced in Frank Herbert's 1965 novel ''Dune'', and is later a primary character in the prequel trilogies ''Prelude to Dune'' (1999–2001) and the ''Caladan Trilogy'' (2020–2022) by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. According to Brian Herbert, Frank Herbert's son and biographer, House Atreides was based on the heroic but ill-fated Greek mythological House Atreus. Leto is portrayed by Jürgen Prochnow in David Lynch's 1984 film ''Dune'', and by William Hurt in the 2000 ''Dune'' miniseries. Hurt was the first actor to b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chapterhouse (Dune)
The Bene Gesserit () refers to a key social, religious, and political force in Frank Herbert's fictional ''Dune'' universe. The group is an exclusive sisterhood whose members train their bodies and minds through years of physical and mental conditioning to obtain superhuman powers and abilities that seem magical to outsiders. Members who have acquired the breadth of Bene Gesserit abilities are called Reverend Mothers. The Bene Gesserit are focused on acquiring more power and influence to direct humanity on an enlightened path. Sometimes called "witches" due to their secretive nature and misunderstood powers, the Bene Gesserit are loyal only to themselves and their collective goals. However, to attain their goals and avoid outside interference, they often screen themselves with the illusion of being loyal to other groups or individuals. Their every move is calculated toward a result. As the skills of a Bene Gesserit are as desirable as an alliance with the Sisterhood itself, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bene Gesserit
The Bene Gesserit () refers to a key social, religious, and political force in Frank Herbert's fictional ''Dune'' universe. The group is an exclusive sisterhood whose members train their bodies and minds through years of physical and mental conditioning to obtain superhuman powers and abilities that seem magical to outsiders. Members who have acquired the breadth of Bene Gesserit abilities are called Reverend Mothers. The Bene Gesserit are focused on acquiring more power and influence to direct humanity on an enlightened path. Sometimes called "witches" due to their secretive nature and misunderstood powers, the Bene Gesserit are loyal only to themselves and their collective goals. However, to attain their goals and avoid outside interference, they often screen themselves with the illusion of being loyal to other groups or individuals. Their every move is calculated toward a result. As the skills of a Bene Gesserit are as desirable as an alliance with the Sisterhood itself, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honored Matres
The Honored Matres are a fictional matriarchal organization in Frank Herbert's science fiction ''Dune'' universe. They are described as an aggressive cult obsessed with power, violence, and sexual domination. For this reason they are often described as "whores", especially by their enemies, the Bene Gesserit. The Honored Matres are first introduced in Herbert's '' Heretics of Dune'' (1984) and play a continued role in his final ''Dune'' novel, '' Chapterhouse: Dune'' (1985). They also appear in '' Hunters of Dune'' (2006) and ''Sandworms of Dune'' (2007), novels by Herbert's son Brian Herbert and author Kevin J. Anderson that conclude the original series. The sequels are based on Frank Herbert's notes for his planned seventh novel in the series. Storylines After the death of the tyrant Leto II Atreides in '' God Emperor of Dune'' (1981), trillions of people of the Old Empire take to the stars in a diaspora known as the Scattering. Representatives from each major race and o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orbit Books
Orbit Books is an international publisher that specialises in science fiction and fantasy books. It is a division of Lagardère Publishing. History It was founded in 1974 as part of the Macdonald Futura publishing company. In 1992, its parent company was bought by Little, Brown & Co., at that stage part of the Time Warner Book Group. In 1997, Orbit acquired the Legend imprint from Random House. In 2006, Orbit's parent company Little, Brown was sold by Time Warner to the French publishing group Hachette Livre. In summer 2006, it was announced that Orbit would expand internationally, with the establishment of Orbit imprints in the United States and Australia. Orbit Publishing Director Tim Holman relocated to New York to establish Orbit US as an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA. In June 2007, Orbit announced the appointment of Bernadette Foley as publisher for Orbit Australia, an imprint of Hachette Livre Australia. In 2009 Orbit expanded to France, used by the editor Calma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghola
Technology is a key aspect of the fictional setting of the ''Dune (franchise), Dune series'' of science fiction novels written by Frank Herbert, and derivative works. Herbert's concepts and inventions have been analyzed and deconstructed in at least one book, ''The Science of Dune'' (2008). Herbert's originating 1965 novel ''Dune (novel), Dune'' is popularly considered one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time,Touponce, William F. (1988), ''Frank Herbert'', Boston, Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts: Twayne Publishers imprint, G. K. Hall & Co, pg. 119, . "''Locus (magazine), Locus'' ran a poll of readers on April 15, 1975 in which ''Dune'' 'was voted the all-time best science-fiction novel…It has sold over ten million copies in numerous editions.'" and is frequently cited as the best-selling science fiction novel in history. ''Dune'' and its five sequels by Herbert explore the complex and multilayered interactions of politics, religion, ecology and technology, among ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bene Tleilax
The Bene Tleilax, also called Tleilaxu , are an extremely xenophobic and isolationist society in Frank Herbert's science fiction ''Dune'' universe. Genetic manipulators who traffic in biological products such as artificial eyes, gholas, and "twisted" Mentats, the Tleilaxu are a major power in the Imperium. The race is ruled by a small council of Tleilaxu Masters, whose genetically engineered Face Dancer servants have the ability to mimic any human. The Masters themselves possess a bland and diminutive appearance intended to cause other races to underestimate them. In ''Heretics of Dune'' (1984) it is revealed that they are a secret totalitarian theocracy ultimately seeking domination of the known universe. Despite their influence, the Bene Tleilax are universally distrusted and inspire disgust because their products, though desirable, push the moral limits of what humanity at large considers acceptable, and can involve extensive physiological and physical manipulation of human l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrakis
Arrakis ()—informally known as Dune and later called Rakis—is a fictional desert planet featured in the Dune (franchise), ''Dune'' series of novels by Frank Herbert. Herbert's first novel in the series, 1965's ''Dune (novel), Dune'', is considered one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time,Touponce, William F. (1988), ''Frank Herbert'', Boston, Massachusetts, Boston, Massachusetts: Twayne Publishers imprint, G. K. Hall & Co, pg. 119, . "''Locus (magazine), Locus'' ran a poll of readers on April 15, 1975, in which ''Dune'' 'was voted the all-time-best science-fiction novel ... It has sold over ten million copies in numerous editions.'" and it is sometimes cited as the best-selling science fiction novel in history. In ''Dune'', the planet is the home of the Fremen (Zensunni wanderers), and subsequently is the Imperial Capital of the House Atreides, Atreides Empire. Arrakis is the third planet orbiting the star Canopus (star), Canopus, and it in turn is orbited b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandworm (Dune)
A sandworm is a fictional Extraterrestrial life, extraterrestrial creature that appears in the Dune (franchise), ''Dune'' novels written by Frank Herbert, first introduced in ''Dune (novel), Dune'' (1965). Sandworms are colossal, worm-like creatures that live on the desert planet Arrakis. The sandworms' larvae produce a drug called Melange (fictional drug), melange (known colloquially as "the spice"), the most essential and valuable commodity in the universe because it makes safe and accurate interstellar travel possible. Melange deposits are found in the sand seas of Arrakis, where the sandworms live and hunt, and harvesting the spice from the sand is a dangerous activity because sandworms are aggressive and territorial. Harvesting vehicles must be airlifted in and out of the sand sea in order to evade sandworm attacks. The struggle over the production and supply of melange is a central theme of the ''Dune'' saga. Conception The sandworms in ''Dune'' were inspired by the Eur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
