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Sardaukar
Multiple organizations of the ''Dune'' universe dominate the political, religious, and social arena of the setting of Frank Herbert's ''Dune'' series of science fiction novels, and derivative works. Set tens of thousands of years in the future, the saga chronicles a civilization which has banned computers but has also developed advanced technology and mental and physical abilities through physical training, eugenics and the use of the drug melange. Specialized groups of individuals have aligned themselves in organizations focusing on specific abilities, technology and goals. Herbert's concepts of human evolution and technology have been analyzed and deconstructed in at least one book, '' The Science of Dune'' (2008). His originating 1965 novel ''Dune'' is popularly considered one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time,Touponce, William F. (1988), ''Frank Herbert'', Boston, Massachusetts: Twayne Publishers imprint, G. K. Hall & Co, pg. 119, . "'' Locus'' ran a poll of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Landsraad
Multiple organizations of the ''Dune'' universe dominate the political, religious, and social arena of the setting of Frank Herbert's Dune (franchise), ''Dune'' series of science fiction novels, and derivative works. Set tens of thousands of years in the future, the saga chronicles a civilization which has banned computers but has also developed advanced technology and mental and physical abilities through physical training, eugenics and the use of the drug melange (fictional drug), melange. Specialized groups of individuals have aligned themselves in organizations focusing on specific abilities, technology and goals. Herbert's concepts of human evolution and technology have been analyzed and deconstructed in at least one book, ''The Science of Dune'' (2008). His 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: Twa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CHOAM
Multiple organizations of the ''Dune'' universe dominate the political, religious, and social arena of the setting of Frank Herbert's ''Dune'' series of science fiction novels, and derivative works. Set tens of thousands of years in the future, the saga chronicles a civilization which has banned computers but has also developed advanced technology and mental and physical abilities through physical training, eugenics and the use of the drug melange. Specialized groups of individuals have aligned themselves in organizations focusing on specific abilities, technology and goals. Herbert's concepts of human evolution and technology have been analyzed and deconstructed in at least one book, '' The Science of Dune'' (2008). His originating 1965 novel ''Dune'' is popularly considered one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time,Touponce, William F. (1988), ''Frank Herbert'', Boston, Massachusetts: Twayne Publishers imprint, G. K. Hall & Co, pg. 119, . "'' Locus'' ran a poll of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaddam IV
''Dune (franchise), Dune'' is a science fiction media franchise that originated with the 1965 Dune (novel), novel of the same name by American author Frank Herbert. ''Dune'' is frequently cited as the best-selling science fiction novel in history, and won the 1966 Hugo Award as well as the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel. Herbert wrote five sequels before his death in 1986: ''Dune Messiah'' (1969), ''Children of Dune'' (1976), ''God Emperor of Dune'' (1981), ''Heretics of Dune'' (1984) and ''Chapterhouse: Dune'' (1985). ''Dune'' follows Paul Atreides, Paul, the scion of House Atreides, as his family is thrown into the dangerous political intrigues centered on the desert planet Arrakis, only known source of the oracular spice melange (fictional drug), melange, the most important and valuable substance in the universe. The series spans 5,000 years, focusing on Paul and then his various descendants. ''Dune'' was adapted as a Dune (1984 film), 1984 film, and again in two parts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dune (franchise)
''Dune'' is an American science fiction media franchise that originated with the 1965 novel ''Dune (novel), Dune'' by Frank Herbert and has continued to add new publications. ''Dune'' is frequently described as the best-selling science fiction novel in history. It won the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel and the Hugo Award in 1966 and was later adapted into a Dune (1984 film), 1984 film, a Frank Herbert's Dune, 2000 television miniseries, and a two-part film series with the Dune (2021 film), first film in 2021 and a Dune: Part Two, sequel in 2024. Herbert wrote five sequels, the first two of which were adapted as a Frank Herbert's Children of Dune, 2003 miniseries. ''Dune'' has also inspired List of games based on Dune, tabletop games and a List of games based on Dune#Video games, series of video games. Since 2009, the names of planets from the ''Dune'' novels have been adopted for the real-world Planetary nomenclature, nomenclature of plains and other features on Saturn's mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dune (novel)
''Dune'' is a 1965 epic science fiction novel by American author Frank Herbert, originally published as two separate serials (1963–64 novel ''Dune World'' and 1965 novel ''Prophet of Dune'') in '' Analog'' magazine. It tied with Roger Zelazny's '' This Immortal'' for the Hugo Award for Best Novel and won the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel in 1966. It is the first installment of the ''Dune Chronicles''. It is one of the world's best-selling science fiction novels. ''Dune'' is set in the distant future in a feudal interstellar society, descended from terrestrial humans, in which various noble houses control planetary fiefs. It tells the story of young Paul Atreides, whose family reluctantly accepts the stewardship of the planet Arrakis. While the planet is an inhospitable and sparsely populated desert wasteland, it is the only source of melange or "spice", an enormously valuable drug that extends life and enhances mental abilities. Melange is also necessary for space ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holtzman Effect
Technology is a key aspect of the fictional setting of the ''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'' (2007). Herbert's originating 1965 novel ''Dune'' is popularly considered one of the greatest science fiction novels of all time,Touponce, William F. (1988), ''Frank Herbert'', Boston, Massachusetts: Twayne Publishers imprint, G. K. Hall & Co, pg. 119, . "'' 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 other themes. The Butlerian Jihad, an event in the back-story of H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
