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- "Arrakis... How ironic that such a sterile planet should be the source of such great power! A desert world, arid, crawling with reeking clods, yet by some twist of fate, the most coveted world in the Imperium. Exploiting its spice has made House Harkonnen rich beyond measure for decades. It might even have offered you a directorship in the CHOAM. If only the Emperor hadn't ordered you to leave... But you're not ready to give up, are you, Baron?"
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
Piter de Vries was the twisted Mentat of House Harkonnen, a human computer bred on the planet Tleilax with much less ethical constraints in mind that their regular counterparts. Piter took delight in the suffering of the Harkonnen's enemies. He was an expert at managing the Haroknnen's web of spies and setting up operations to harm their enemies.[1]
Quotes[]
- "Arrakis... How ironic that such a sterile planet should be the source of such great power! A desert world, arid, crawling with reeking clods, yet by some twist of fate, the most coveted world in the Imperium. Exploiting its spice has made House Harkonnen rich beyond measure for decades. It might even have offered you a directorship in the CHOAM. If only the Emperor hadn't ordered you to leave... But you're not ready to give up, are you, Baron?"
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
- "A most definitive victory. No one crushes their enemies like you do."
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
- "Without House Harkonnen to squeeze them, the villages of Arrakis are purposeless. Only you, Baron, know best how to profit from this planet."
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
- "Your enemies are withdrawing, Baron! This territory is yours! Your victory is indisputable."
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
- "How satisfying to see you triumph over your enemies... This territory is yours, Baron, for better and for worse."
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
- "Attacking brutally, suddenly, mercilessly - isn't that House Harkonnen's specialty? Baron, this opportunity was made for you! Your rival's reinforcements are a long way off. You need only reach out and snatch this territory from your enemy."
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
- "Who would dare challenge such a victory, Baron? Your enemies fought so hard... Their disappointment must be cruel indeed!"
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
- "The villages have barely had time to rejoice. They had barely started celebrating your departure from Arrakis, and here you are again. I can't wait to see the terror on their faces when they see the Harkonnen army slaughtering their militias."
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
- "Your conquest is proceeding apace, Baron. Each territory you acquire strengthens the Harkonnens and weakens your enemies. Soon all Arrakis will be yours."
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
- "Seeing anyone but a Harkonnen mining the sands of Arrakis is sheer torture, Baron. Their profits are so meager compared to what you could extract! Someone must put an end to this needless waste."
- ―Piter to Baron Vladimir Harkonnen[src]
- "Well, well! Is this a secret sabotage mission I'm witnessing? How ridiculous to see a party as powerful as your own stooping to such indignities. Not to mention the insult to House Harkonnen! Do you think the good Baron is foolish enough to leave one of his territories unattended?"
- ―Piter to Duke Leto Atreides[src]
- "The Baron wanted to offer words of encouragement for the coming battle, and I would add my own. Attacking the greatest fortress in Arrakis, built by the Harkonnens themselves, is a bold choice. Even for you. We look forward to seeing your forces come down on the city's defenses."
- ―Piter to Duke Leto Atreides[src]
Behind the scenes[]
- Piter's facial markings were a relatively late addition. Multiple pieces of official promotional art depict him without them.