Originally, the 'Seven Mystic Questions' beginning: 'Who is it that thinks?'ДЄRRAKEEN: first settlement on Arrakis long-time seat of planetary government.ДЄRRAKIS: the planet known as Dune third planet of Canopus. Commonly: testing to destruction.ДЄQL: the test of reason. Its green and white stripes indicate the constant multiple, condition of parallel active and dormant chlorophyll regions.ДЄLAM AL-MITHAL: the mystical world of similitudes where all physical limitations are removed.ДЄL-LAT: mankind's original sun by usage: any planet's primary.ДЄMPOLIROS: the legendary 'Flying Dutchman' of space.ДЄMTAL or AMTAL RULE.ommon rule on primitive worlds under which something is tested to determine its limits or defects. To increase understanding i.audable goal, hence the definitions and explanations given below.ДЄB.oose robe worn by Fremen women usually black.ДЄDAB: the demanding memory that comes upon you of itself.ДЄKARSO.lant native to Sikun (of 70 Ophiuchi A) characterized by almost oblong leaves. In studying the Imperium, Arrakis, and the whole culture which produced Muad'Dib, many unfamiliar terms occur. Abulurd renounced the Harkonnen name and all rights to the title when given the subdistrict governorship of Rabban-Lankiveil. Glossu Rabban and Feyd-Rautha Rabban (who took the name Harkonnen when chosen for the Siridar-Baron's household) were legal sons of the Siridar-Baron's youngest demibrother, Abulurd. Glossu Rabban, Count of Lankiveil, was the eldest nephew of Vladimir Harkonnen. He joined Shaddam IV in retirement on Salusa Secundus. The Imperial chores carried out by Count Fenring included that of Imperial Agent on Arrakis during the Harkonnen regime there and later Siridar-Absentia of Caladan. (The frequently discredited Pirate History of Corrino related the curious story that Fenring was responsible for the chaumurky which disposed of Elrood IX.) All accounts agree that Fenring was the closest friend Shaddam IV possessed. Title passed briefly to the na-Baron, Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.ДЄ distaff cousin of House Corrino, he wa.hildhood companion of Shaddam IV. The Siridar-Baron died on Arrakis during the Revolt. The return of House Harkonnen to power generally is ascribed to adroit manipulation of the whale fur market and later consolidation with melange wealth from Arrakis. Vladimir Harkonnen is the direct-line male descendant of the Bashar Abulurd Harkonnen who was banished for cowardice after the Battle of Corrin.

Alia, Huntress o.illion Worlds by Pander Oulson.)Д¬ommonly referred to as Baron Harkonnen, his title is officially Siridar (planetary governor) Baron. Prenatal exposure to an awareness-spectrum narcotic is the reason generally given for Bene Gesserit references to her as 'Accursed One.' She is known in popular history as St. Lady Alia was born on Arrakis about eight months after Duke Leto's death. Legal daughter of Duke Leto-Atreides and his formal concubine, Lady Jessica. Atreides) (10,154-10,256)ДЄ natural daughter (Bene Gesserit reference) of the Siridar-Baron Vladimir Harkonnen. His death is attributed to the treachery o.uk doctor, and is an act laid to the Siridar-Baron, Vladimir Harkonnen. The remains of Duke Leto occupy the 'Skull Tomb' on Arrakis. He is known chiefly as the father of Duke Paul Muad'Dib, the Umma Regent. House Atreides ruled Caladan a.iridar-fief for twenty generations until pressured into the move to Arrakis. His wife, Anirul.ene Gesserit of Hidden Rank, died in 10,176.ДЄ distaff cousin of the Corrinos, he is frequently referred to as the Red Duke. Four of the daughters accompanied him into retirement. He had five daughters (Irulan, Chalice, Wensicia, Josifa, and Rugi) and no legal sons. Appropriations for Sardaukar training went down steadily in the final thirty years before the Arrakis Revolt. The ranks of Bursegs were doubled in the first sixteen years of his reign. His reign is noted chiefly for the Arrakis Revolt, blamed by many historians on Shaddam IV's dalliance with Court functions and the pomp of office.

The Padishah Emperor, 81st of his line (House Corrino) to occupy the Golden Lion Throne, reigned from 10,156 (date his father, Elrood IX, succumbed to chaumurky) until replaced by the 10,196 Regency set up in the name of his eldest daughter, Irulan.

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