: It acts as a direct sequel to the Legends of Dune trilogy ( The Butlerian Jihad , The Machine Crusade , and The Battle of Corrin ), taking place about a century after the final defeat of the thinking machines.
The novel focuses on the foundational struggles of the organizations that define the Imperium: 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 acts as a direct sequel to
: It follows Sisterhood of Dune and Mentats of Dune in the Great Schools cycle. The Machine Crusade
: The story follows the "Sisterhood" as they formalize their secretive breeding program and consolidate power during the anti-technology Butlerian Jihad.