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| − | '''Poritrin''' was the third planet in the star system [[Stars#Epsilon Ophiuchi|Epsilon Ophiuchi]], and an established but largely quiet |
+ | '''Poritrin''' was the third planet in the star system [[Stars#Epsilon Ophiuchi|Epsilon Ophiuchi]], and an established but largely quiet agricultural world within the [[Known Universe]]. |
It was, according to [[Zensunni]] beliefs, the home world of the [[Zensunni Wanderers]], though genetic testing has suggestions that Zensunni origins were from another planet and far more ancient. |
It was, according to [[Zensunni]] beliefs, the home world of the [[Zensunni Wanderers]], though genetic testing has suggestions that Zensunni origins were from another planet and far more ancient. |
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The planet was a river world featuring vast plains of fertile land and a healthy hydrological cycle. Though it was dotted with many settlements, by far the largest was [[Poritrin City]], which at its height was a hub of culture and luxury for free humans during the [[Butlerian Jihad]]. |
The planet was a river world featuring vast plains of fertile land and a healthy hydrological cycle. Though it was dotted with many settlements, by far the largest was [[Poritrin City]], which at its height was a hub of culture and luxury for free humans during the [[Butlerian Jihad]]. |
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Poritrin's capital was [[Starda]] built around the delta of the [[Isana]] River. |
Poritrin's capital was [[Starda]] built around the delta of the [[Isana]] River. |
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The early history of Poritrin was dominated by the [[Bludd]] family, who governed the planet before and during the [[Butlerian Jihad]]. Poritrin was a member of the [[League of Nobles]], and after [[Sajak Bludd]]'s rule, a staunch supporter of slavery. Indeed, Poritrin's powerful agricultural and light industrial sectors were highly dependent on its large number of [[Zensunni]] and [[Zenshiite]] slaves. {{ref|Behind_the_Scenes}} |
The early history of Poritrin was dominated by the [[Bludd]] family, who governed the planet before and during the [[Butlerian Jihad]]. Poritrin was a member of the [[League of Nobles]], and after [[Sajak Bludd]]'s rule, a staunch supporter of slavery. Indeed, Poritrin's powerful agricultural and light industrial sectors were highly dependent on its large number of [[Zensunni]] and [[Zenshiite]] slaves. {{ref|Behind_the_Scenes}} |
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| − | During the unrest of the Butlerian Jihad the planet was famous as the cradle of scientific celebrity [[Tio Holtzman]], the inventor of the [[Scrambler web]]. During that time, the planet experienced an uprising instigated by [[Bel Moulay]], a Zenshiite slave sage. However the uprising was violently |
+ | During the unrest of the Butlerian Jihad the planet was famous as the cradle of scientific celebrity [[Tio Holtzman]], the inventor of the [[Scrambler web]]. During that time, the planet experienced an uprising instigated by [[Bel Moulay]], a Zenshiite slave sage. However the uprising was violently suppressed by government forces. Moulay was ceremonially tortured and executed in public in place of the uprisers. |
| − | About 20 years later, Poritrin was used as a 'bait' by the Jihadi intelligence, which lured a machine [[Attack on Poritrin|attack against the planet]]. According to the plan however, the planet was 'defended' by a large number of decoy ships that confused the machines and were driven off by real fighters. The mastermind of the plan was [[Vorian Atreides]] while the construction was overseen by Holtzman. |
+ | About 20 years later, Poritrin was used as a 'bait' by the Jihadi intelligence, which lured a machine [[Attack on Poritrin|attack against the planet]]. According to the plan however, the planet was 'defended' by a large number of decoy ships that confused the machines and were driven off by real fighters. The mastermind of the plan was [[Vorian Atreides]], while the construction was overseen by Holtzman. |
The second uprising culminated in a massive explosion that devastated Poritrin City, and greatly reduced the world's influence in galactic politics. {{ref|Behind_the_Scenes}} |
The second uprising culminated in a massive explosion that devastated Poritrin City, and greatly reduced the world's influence in galactic politics. {{ref|Behind_the_Scenes}} |
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Poritrin plays an important role in the development of the [[Holtzman Effect]] in the ''[[Legends of Dune]]'' prequel novels by [[Brian Herbert]] and [[Kevin J. Anderson]]. |
Poritrin plays an important role in the development of the [[Holtzman Effect]] in the ''[[Legends of Dune]]'' prequel novels by [[Brian Herbert]] and [[Kevin J. Anderson]]. |
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The planet is mentioned by [[Frank Herbert]] as a source of human resources for the [[Imperium]]. He related that it was from this planet that the original Zensunni Wanderers fled from the Imperium and began their journey across the known universe, eventually settling on [[Arrakis]] as [[Fremen]]. |
The planet is mentioned by [[Frank Herbert]] as a source of human resources for the [[Imperium]]. He related that it was from this planet that the original Zensunni Wanderers fled from the Imperium and began their journey across the known universe, eventually settling on [[Arrakis]] as [[Fremen]]. |
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Revision as of 21:14, 12 December 2008
Poritrin was the third planet in the star system Epsilon Ophiuchi, and an established but largely quiet agricultural world within the Known Universe.
It was, according to Zensunni beliefs, the home world of the Zensunni Wanderers, though genetic testing has suggestions that Zensunni origins were from another planet and far more ancient.
Geography
The planet was a river world featuring vast plains of fertile land and a healthy hydrological cycle. Though it was dotted with many settlements, by far the largest was Poritrin City, which at its height was a hub of culture and luxury for free humans during the Butlerian Jihad.
Poritrin's capital was Starda built around the delta of the Isana River.
History
The early history of Poritrin was dominated by the Bludd family, who governed the planet before and during the Butlerian Jihad. Poritrin was a member of the League of Nobles, and after Sajak Bludd's rule, a staunch supporter of slavery. Indeed, Poritrin's powerful agricultural and light industrial sectors were highly dependent on its large number of Zensunni and Zenshiite slaves. ==References and notes==
During the unrest of the Butlerian Jihad the planet was famous as the cradle of scientific celebrity Tio Holtzman, the inventor of the Scrambler web. During that time, the planet experienced an uprising instigated by Bel Moulay, a Zenshiite slave sage. However the uprising was violently suppressed by government forces. Moulay was ceremonially tortured and executed in public in place of the uprisers.
About 20 years later, Poritrin was used as a 'bait' by the Jihadi intelligence, which lured a machine attack against the planet. According to the plan however, the planet was 'defended' by a large number of decoy ships that confused the machines and were driven off by real fighters. The mastermind of the plan was Vorian Atreides, while the construction was overseen by Holtzman.
The second uprising culminated in a massive explosion that devastated Poritrin City, and greatly reduced the world's influence in galactic politics. ==References and notes==
Behind the Scenes
Poritrin plays an important role in the development of the Holtzman Effect in the Legends of Dune prequel novels by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson.
The planet is mentioned by Frank Herbert as a source of human resources for the Imperium. He related that it was from this planet that the original Zensunni Wanderers fled from the Imperium and began their journey across the known universe, eventually settling on Arrakis as Fremen.