He who controls it, controls our destiny. F i Channel s much anticipated adaptation of Frank Herbert s 1961 science fiction cornerstone, Dune . Invariably, comparisons will be made to both the original novel and David Lynch s 1984 film. It is said that no one would be interested in the planet Arrakis if it weren t for the spice. Because it s the only place spice is produced, everyone is interested in Arrakis.
Spice is required for interstellar travel.
Without it, each star system is completely isolated and the empire would fall apart. House Harkonnen isn t pleased about having to leave Arrakis however. The navigator s guild always keeps an eye on the only source of the spice that allows them to continue their work. The other royal houses cast envious eyes at the desert planet. Even the Emperor himself must keep a close eye on the planet and the politics around it.