Dune features a lot of complex political dynamics, so let us simplify them for you.
The Big Picture Denis Villeneuve’s Dune does a wonderful job adapting the first half of Frank Herbert’s original novel, a sci-fi epic that mixes space opera with political disputes to create one of the most curious fictional universes ever. However, as many viewers will have their first contact with the Dune universe through Villeneuve’s films, it might be hard to follow the saga’s political disputes.
House Atreides The protagonists of Villeneuve’s Dune come from House Atreides, a noble house of the Landsraad, one of the main political forces in the Known Universe. While the Padishah Emperor rules the Imperium, the Landsraad is a force created to put the absolute power of the emperor in check, as all the Great Houses united could theoretically match the Emperor’s power.
Most importantly, though, is that House Atreides must take control of the spice production from the hands of House Harkonnen. House Atreides and House Harkonnen have a centuries-old grudge, making the Emperor’s request a curse disguised as a gift. Moreover, House Harkonnen is known for using any means necessary to maintain its power, making the deal dangerous.
The Padishah Emperor and the Sardaukar The highest power of the Imperium is the Padishah Emperor, who controls a vast army known as the Sardaukar. The Emperor can order the Sardaukar to destroy any Great House that opposes their power, which often seems to be the biggest fear of the noble families. The immense power of the Padishah Emperor and the Sardaukar led to the creation of the Landsraad, as the Great Houses could stand together should the Emperor abuse their power.
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