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Duke Leto Atreides

The head of House Atreides, ordered to leave Caladan and govern the strategically essential planet Arrakis.

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Story function

Atreides leader entering an imperial trap

From Part 1 · Dune

Duke Leto Atreides

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Role in the story

Dune

Encountered by Part 1 · Dune

Leto accepts Arrakis while trying to convert duty, reputation, and care for people into defenses against a danger he cannot refuse.

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