House Corrino
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House Corrino is a House Major and the current rulers of the Imperium. They are headed by Shaddam Corrino IV, the 81st Padashah Emperor. Their enforcers are the Sardaukar legions, the deadliest warriors of the Known Universe.
Lore
House Corrino was founded at the conclusion of the Butlerian Jihad, shortly after the Battle of Corrin. Faykan Butler adopted the name Corrino in honour of the battle and was crowned Padishah Emperor.
Before the Battle of Arrakeen
Fearful of the growing power of House Atreides, House Corrino secretly conspired to depose them. Emperor Shaddam IV gifted House Atreides the imperial fief of Arrakis, taken from their rival House Harkonnen. Knowing this public display would force House Harkonnen to react, House Corrino secretly assisted House Harkonnen by offering the use of Sardaukar legions to facilitate the failed invasion of Arrakeen. House Atreides suspects the use of Sardaukar in the battle, but has been unable to prove anything.
After the Battle of Arrakeen
Following the successful defense, House Atreides petitioned the Landsraad against their rivals. In response, Emperor Shaddam IV declared a War of Assassins over the fate of the planet. With production of spice melange at risk, the Padishah Emperor ordered his Sardaukar legions to Arrakis to protect spice harvesting operations. The Fremen, who constantly harried spice production, were massacred in a Sardaukar pogrom on orders of the Padishah Emperor.
Present
His Imperial Majesty Shaddam IV Corrino rules the Known Universe. The Sardaukar remain in force on Arrakis, combing the deep deserts for any surviving Fremen and ensuring the Guild Peace between the Great Houses in the settlements of Arrakeen and Harko Village. House Corrino benefits greatly from the ongoing War of Assassins, much to the chagrin of its combatants.
The Sardaukar are under the command of Imperial observer Count Hasimir Fenring, who serves as their de facto commander to ensure they do not get 'too far off the leash.' Count Fenring is ultimately responsible for the production of spice melange on Arrakis and works covertly to protect the interests of House Corrino and the Emperor. Despite the official neutrality of House Corrino, Count Fenring has meddled in local affairs. Fenring is known to have put a significant amount of money into the moonfish industry. House Harkonnen blighted and crippled the industry in an attempt to damage their rivals of House Atreides, but damaged Count Fenring's interests in the process. This has caused some tension between the Count and the Baron.
Elara Tuek is one of Count Fenring's agents on Arrakis.
In-Game
Due to restrictions set by the laws of Kanly, the Sardaukar are not permitted to take part in warfare among the Great Houses or the War of Assassins. They have circumvented this through a loophole, whereby ships flown by Sardaukar pilots carry groups of CHOAM mercenaries who can be deployed to eliminate any threats. These ships can be found patrolling the Hagga Basin at night, deploying CHOAM forces to attack the player if they are spotted.
House Corrino's forces are featured most prominently in the Imperial Consulate in the cities of Arrakeen and Harko Village. These locations are guarded by Sardaukar forces led by a Bator, or captain. Additionally, visions of Sardaukar may be fought during the Trials of Aql.