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Emperor Wallach I[1] thrice reigned as Emperor of the Known Universe, in 362–369 AG, 390–416 AG, and finally in 451–453 AG. He was the brother of his predecessor, Alman IV, and a great-grandson of Estil I.[1]
Reigns[]
Wallach I became emperor in 362 AG, inheriting throne from his brother Alman IV.[1] Wallach's reign lasted for only seven years before he was blinded and deposed[2] in 369 and Henli I al-Qair assumed power over the Imperium as regent.[1]
Al-Qair's regency lasted until 388, when he was overthrown by the usurper Saudir III al-Harkonnen, who established the House of Rautha on the Golden Lion Throne.[1] Saudir III was in turn overthrown and murdered[2] in 389,[1] in a palace revolt by the Sardaukar.[2] The Sardaukar rescued the blinded Wallach from a prison cell and restored him on the throne[2] on New Year's Day, 390.[3] Saudir had designated Salusa Secundus as a prison planet to deal with prisoners-of-wars from al-Qair's war with the Lishash Confederation (385–388). Wallach decided to use the penal colony as an experimental laboratory, providing the prisoners with weapons and training. This experiment is what later evolved into Salusa Secundus being a training ground for the Sardaukar.[3]
Wallch was removed from the throne again in 416 AG and succeeded by Sheuset II Costin II of the rival Saluso Corrino imperial line.[1] Sheuset was in turn overthrown[2] by Saudir IV, son of Saudir III, Wallach was restored to the throne for a second time in 451,[1] after Saudir IV died of an infected monkey bite.[2] Wallach then ruled until 453, when he was succeeded by his son Avelard I.[1]
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| Preceded by Alman IV |
Emperor of the Known Universe 362–369 AG |
Succeeded by Henli I al-Qair (regent) |
| Preceded by Saudir III al-Harkonnen |
Emperor of the Known Universe 390–416 AG |
Succeeded by Sheuset II Costin II |
| Preceded by Saudir IV |
Emperor of the Known Universe 451–453 AG |
Succeeded by Avelard I |