The Baron Vladimir Harkonnen has just taken over the governorship of Arrakis (also called Dune) from his younger brother Abulurd, who has allowed spice production to decrease heavily.
Baronul Vladimir Harkonnen tocmai a preluat conducerea planetei (cunoscută și sub numele de Dune) de la fratele său mai tânăr, Abulurd, care a permis ca producția de mirodenie să scadă drastic.