Dune: Prophecy returns with an intriguing episode 5, where Desmond Hart presents Harrow Harkonnen with a mysterious glowing orb, prompting speculation among fans and viewers alike. Portrayed by Travis Fimmel, Hart’s character has progressively gained the trust of Emperor Javicco Corrino, marking his solid establishment at the emperor’s palace. By this stage, he wields significant authority, complete with a contingent of soldiers and his own office space. A brief yet telling scene with Harrow Harkonnen, nephew to Valya, underscores Hart’s growing influence.
In the narrative timeline of Dune, House Harkonnen is still grappling with its identity, far from the formidable force it is destined to become. Valya’s severed ties with her family only amplify the pressure on young Harrow to lead the Harkonnens out of their historical obscurity. Aligning himself with his aunt in a crucial conflict involving Desmond and the Sisterhood, Harrow provides valuable insights about the rebel forces on Selusa Secundus in exchange for the orb.
Desmond Hart Offers Harrow Harkonnen Confiscated Thinking Machine Technology
What Motivates This Exchange of Forbidden Technology?
The precise nature of the object Desmond Hart gifts to Harrow Harkonnen remains somewhat ambiguous, yet it strongly resembles confiscated Thinking Machine technology. Following the Butlerian Jihad, the use of Thinking Machines, artificial intelligence, and computers has been outlawed across the Imperium. However, Dune: Prophecy indicates that many factions, including the Sisterhood, manage to circumvent these restrictions, utilizing secret systems for their genetic archives. Various noble houses continue to explore using Thinking Machines, suggesting a movement to overturn these regulations.
In episode 4, dramatic events unfold as Desmond Hart carries out executions of nobles at a gathering, all under the pretext of enforcing the ban on Thinking Machines, supporting the emperor’s authority. With Emperor Javicco evidently lenient toward Pruwet Richese’s prior infractions, these lethal acts highlight Hart’s role as Corrino’s enforcer. This backdrop raises significant questions about why Hart would later provide Harrow with a contraband Thinking Machine in exchange for intel.
The Implications of the Glowing Orb for Desmond Hart
Desmond’s Stance on Thinking Machines
In a previous episode, Hart seemingly condemned the usage of Thinking Machines; however, his decision to hand over one to Harrow Harkonnen reveals a critical truth: his mission is not to eradicate Thinking Machines but rather to dismantle the Sisterhood’s influence. The use of Thinking Machines by noble houses and insurgent factions is simply a hurdle for Hart as he navigates his ascent in the emperor’s favor. Furthermore, Harrow now possessing this technology means that Desmond could potentially turn against him, adding layers to the treachery and intrigue within the storyline.
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