Context
Paul leads the Fremen to victory at Arrakeen, toppling the Emperor in 10191 AG.
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Historical Record
Later that same year, forces converge on Arrakeen. The city’s escarpments, shielded perimeters, and narrow approaches turn into a proving ground for desert warfare. Signalers ride the line between sandstorm and static while infantry, ornithopters, and artillery compete with the planet itself for initiative. Civilians shelter; quartermasters ration; commanders learn that on Arrakis, timing is measured as much by wormsign as by watches.
History remembers the battle as a hinge in the contest for Arrakis. It tests alliances, reveals the cost of underestimating ecology, and shows how local knowledge can rewrite an imperial playbook. The records emphasize logistics over glory—who could move when the wind rose, who understood how to cross a dune field without waking a leviathan, and who adapted fastest when the desert refused every plan. Outcomes echo for decades in treaties, training manuals, and the stories people tell about courage.
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Q: When does the Battle of Arrakeen take place?
A: the Battle of Arrakeen in Dune happens in 10191 AG .