Dune: Prophecy episode 2 ends with Emperor Javicco Corrino sparing the life of Duke Ferdinand Richese rather than letting Desmond Hart kill him. Played by Travis Fimmel in Dune: Prophecy’s cast, Hart has become an enigma in the series, as he’s original to the show and possesses powers that aren’t shown in the books. He’s a soldier who survived several tours on Arrakis before his squadron was killed off in an attack. He was then swallowed up by a sandworm and managed to live, being “reborn” with strange abilities.
Desmond Hart’s main ability seems to be that he can make someone’s skin burn from the inside, which he can start and stop on a whim. In Dune: Prophecy episode 2’s ending, he does this for the emperor to torture Duke Ferdinand Richese. However, rather than kill the pompous duke as he did with his son, Javicco commands Desmond to stop short, leaving him suffering on the floor instead. Given Richese’s threats, he may have been a safe choice to put away for good, but Javicco made a tactical decision.
The Emperor Used Desmond As A Warning To Duke Ferdinand Richese In Dune: Prophecy
Emperor Javicco Corrino Showed Off His New Weapon
The Truthsayers of the Sisterhood have been the power behind the nobility of the Imperium for some time. In this final scene, Emperor Javicco Corrino demonstrated a new form of power in Desmond Hart, torturing a powerful duke with barely any effort. By killing Ferdinand Richese, Javicco would be short of one enemy, but the duke could become a martyr for those working against the Imperium, as they could spread word that the emperor was a tyrant.
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By sparing the duke, Javicco has instilled fear and lasting pain that the treacherous man will never forget, and he’ll live to tell the tale of what happened there. Javicco has a new asset on his side that’s proven to be more powerful than a lone Truthsayer or even the Mother Superior, with his resistance to the Voice. Notably, by keeping Ferdinand Richese alive, the deal can still be enacted, which will grant the Imperium the fighter fleet.
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Emperor Corrino Needs To Control Arrakis For Spice Production
The fleet of fighter ships is vital to Javicco Corrino, as the key to maintaining control of the known universe is spice production on Arrakis. Production has suffered in recent times due to attacks on the Fremen and, recently, an attack from Imperium allies, and it’s paramount that Javicco gets this situation under control if he wants to stay in power. Spice is the key resource to the world of Dune: Prophecy, and “he who controls the spice controls the universe.”
Set in the universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune series, this sci-fi epic follows the political and spiritual struggles on the desert planet of Arrakis. As factions vie for control of the prized spice melange, a prophesied hero emerges, challenging the balance of power and the fate of the galaxy.
- Cast
- Emily Watson , Olivia Williams , Jodhi May , Travis Fimmel , Mark Strong , Jade Anouka , Chris Mason , Sarah-Sofie Boussnina , Shalom Brune-Franklin , Faoileann Cunningham , Aoife Hinds , Chloe Lea , Josh Heuston , Edward Davis , Tabu , Yerin Ha
- Release Date
- November 17, 2024
- Seasons
- 1