Shaddam IV

Shaddam IV is a character cycle of Dune, of Frank Herbert.

He is born into 10134 and marries Anirul (Bene Gesserit of Row Hidden which dies, killed by the mentat of the baron Vladimir Harkonnen, Piter de Vries, by protecting Paul Atréides which had just been born).

Father of 5 girls - Irulan, Chalice, Wensicia, Josifa, Howled -, it does not have wire legitimate by will of Anirul, and to serve the intentions of the Bene Gesserit.

81ème Padishah Emperor of the line of the Corrino, he is the son of Elrood IX which he poisons with the assistance of the count Hasimir Fenring into 10156. It reigns until 10196.

Shaddam was described as follows: Its thin silhouette, hurled, was elegantly taken in the gray uniform of gold the Sardaukar, soutaché and money . It has “sharp-edged features”, “cold eyes”, resembles a raptor, and has russet-red hair. It carries the “black helmet of Burseg” as well as a crown. His/her oldest daughter Irulan underlines her resemblance to Leto Atréides, cousin of the Corrino.

Its reign is marked by the " Revolt Arrakis " (told in Dune ). It doubles the number of Bursegs (General Sardaukar) during the first 16 years of its reign. It continuously increases the appropriations granted to the formation of its Sardaukar. In spite of that, it will be demolishes at the time of the " Revolt Arrakis by Paul Atréides and his troops Fremen. The marriage of Irulan and Paul will make it possible Shaddam to save the face, but consequently it is well the Maison Atréides which directs the empire. Shaddam is then exiled on Salusa Secundus with his/her 4 other daughters. It dies there into 10202.

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