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The Padishah Emperor was the title of the hereditary rulers of the Padishah Empire in Frank Herbert 's fictional Dune Universe . Padishah (پادشاه) is a Persian word meaning "king" or "emperor." The fictional Padishah Empire encompassed the entire universe known to mankind. It is also commonly referred to as the "Imperium" or "The Known Universe". While the Emperor was supreme ruler of the Universe , power was shared, in a quasi- Feudal Arrangement , with the noble houses of the Landsraad ; and also with the Spacing Guild , due to its monopoly over interstellar travel. During most of the Dune timeline, the throne was occupied by members of House Corrino . The Corrino used the Sardaukar soldier-fanatics to enforce their power throughout the universe. Power shifted to House Atreides when Paul "Muad'Dib" Atreides threatened to cut off production of the Spice Melange , forcing Shaddam IV to abdicate. With his ascension to the throne, the title becomes synonymous with that of a deity. In 10,209 AG (After Guild ), a failed assassination attempt left Paul blind. Following the birth of his children, Leto II and Ghanima , he walked off into the desert, in accordance with Fremen custom, leaving his sister Alia as Imperial Regent until the children come of age. Ten years later, Leto realizes his father's vision of the Golden Path and claims the throne for himself. In 13,728 AG (after 3509 years of rule), Leto, now a sandworm, dies, effectively abolishing the Imperial throne. The Padishah Emperors All dates are in Dune's Imperial system of dating, which begins with the formation of the Spacing Guild . REFERENCES |
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