He’s survived several tours on Arrakis, having mastered the ways of desert warfare.

Desmond Hart carries devious secrets and seems intent on manipulating those around him.

Desmond states that the attack on Arrakis was merely a symptom of a more significant problem.

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Desmond Hart suggests to Javicco that he’s losing his grasp on the Imperium.

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However, in the world ofDune, it’s always a bit more complicated than that.

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Before killing Pruwet, he states that he’s been “given a great power.”

So, yes and no.

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Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, Dune: Prophecy, a sci-fi epic, follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.

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