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House Corrino: A Prelude to Dune

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House Corrino is one of the most powerful and influential families in the Dune universe. They have ruled the Known Universe for centuries, and their grip on power is only growing stronger. But how did House Corrino come to power? And what are their plans for the future?

Dune: House Corrino (Prelude to Dune Book 3)

by Brian Herbert

4.7 out of 5

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The Rise of House Corrino

The origins of House Corrino can be traced back to the Butlerian Jihad, a war fought between humanity and thinking machines. During the Jihad, the Corrinos were a minor noble family on the planet Salusa Secundus. However, they played a key role in the development of the Holtzman drive, a faster-than-light travel technology that would revolutionize space travel.

After the Jihad, the Corrinos used their wealth and influence to expand their holdings. They conquered planet after planet, and eventually became one of the most powerful families in the Imperium. In 10191 AG, they staged a coup against the Padishah Emperor and seized power for themselves.

The Corrinos ruled the Imperium with an iron fist. They were ruthless and ambitious, and they were determined to maintain their grip on power at all costs. They used their vast wealth to buy off political opponents and fund their military. They also used their control of the Holtzman drive to limit travel and communication between different planets, making it difficult for their enemies to organize a rebellion.

The Reign of House Corrino

House Corrino ruled the Imperium for over a thousand years. During that time, they expanded their holdings and consolidated their power. They also developed new technologies, including the lasgun and the ornithopter. However, the Corrinos were also known for their cruelty and oppression. They ruthlessly suppressed dissent and exploited the resources of their conquered planets.

The Corrinos' reign was finally brought to an end by the Atreides family. In 10191 AG, Duke Leto Atreides and his son, Paul, led a rebellion against the Padishah Emperor.

The Atreides were victorious, and they established a new dynasty that would rule the Imperium for centuries to come. House Corrino was overthrown, and its members were scattered across the galaxy.

The Legacy of House Corrino

House Corrino left a lasting legacy on the Dune universe. Their rule was a time of both great progress and great suffering. They developed new technologies and expanded the Imperium, but they also oppressed their subjects and ruthlessly suppressed dissent.

The Corrinos are a reminder that power can be a corrupting force. They are also a reminder that even the most powerful empires can be overthrown.

House Corrino is one of the most fascinating and complex families in the Dune universe. Their rise to power is a story of ambition, ruthlessness, and intrigue. Their reign was a time of both great progress and great suffering. And their legacy continues to shape the Dune universe to this day.

Dune: House Corrino (Prelude to Dune Book 3)

by Brian Herbert

4.7 out of 5