![]() ![]() The sequel to Dune, Dune Messiah (1969), refers to the "Ixian Confederacy," hinting at society governed by a group of empowered political bodies or worlds rather than by a single ruling House, as is typical in the rest of the universe. Ixian devices are ever-present, but the society itself is unseen until later in the series. īy the time of the events described in the 1965 novel Dune, Ix is the leader in providing technology to the Imperium. ![]() Anderson's Legends of Dune prequel trilogy (2002–2004), the name of the planet is originally Rodale IX at the time of the Butlerian Jihad. Ixian devices are commonplace and considered essential throughout the rest of the series, though they sometimes test the limits of the anti-technology proscriptions of the Butlerian Jihad, mankind's crusade against computers, thinking machines, and conscious robots. In Dune (1965) it is noted that Ix is classed with the planet Richese as "supreme in machine culture," and that Ixian solido projectors "are commonly considered the best." In Dune Messiah (1969) Herbert explains that the planet's name (a spelling pronunciation of the Roman numeral IX) is derived from the fact that it is the ninth planet of its sun. Ix / ˈ ɪ k s / is a fictional planet featured in the Dune series of science fiction novels written by Frank Herbert, and derivative works. Emblem of House Ix from Emperor: Battle for Dune (2001) ![]()
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