Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson - Dune 10 - T... -

: It explores the rise of the human-computer Mentats, led by Gilbertus Albans, as they face extinction from fanatical anti-technology forces.

: It follows Sisterhood of Dune and Mentats of Dune in the Great Schools cycle. Brian Herbert & Kevin J. Anderson - Dune 10 - T...

: The events described here establish the political and social framework (the feud between the Atreides and Harkonnens, the Spacing Guild's dominance) that leads into Frank Herbert's original 1965 masterpiece. : It explores the rise of the human-computer

: A central conflict involves the "Butlerian" movement, led by Manford Torondo, whose cult-like followers seek to destroy any technology that mimics the human mind, threatening the very existence of the Great Schools. Context in the Series : A central conflict involves the "Butlerian" movement,

: It details the origin of the Navigators and the Spacing Guild’s formation as they battle to maintain a monopoly on interstellar travel.