Desmond Hart appears to be declaring war on any Thinking Machine in Dune: Prophecy. Desmond Hart has been one of the most mysterious and intriguing characters in Dune: Prophecyas he survived being swallowed by a sandworm on Arrakis. The story of Dune: Prophecy is set 10,000 years before the Dune films, and primarily follows Valya Harkonnen and her Bene Gesserit as they attempt to gain full control over the Empire. However, Desmond Hart has been an important figure opposite Valya in the series so far.
The first episode of Dune: Prophecy opened with a glimpse of the war against the Thinking Machines. Node Dune universe, humans have become too dependent on advanced technology and artificial intelligence. Various powerful figures used Thinking Machines to enslave other humans. Therefore, humans declared war on Thinking Machines, which ultimately led to the extermination of many forms of technology. However, Dune: Prophecy reveals that some people are still using Thinking Machines, and Desmond Hart seems intent on punishing them.
Desmond Hart's Thinking Machine Research Found the Rebels in Dune: Prophecy Episode 4
Desmond Hart imposed the emperor's rule in Dune: Prophecy
Over the first four episodes of Dune: Prophecya plot involving secret spy Keiran Atreides and the resistance has been developing. In Dune: Prophecy episode 4, Keirnan was planning to plant a bomb in the Emperor's throne room to be detonated during the High Council meeting.. Valya knew of this plot and planned to stop Keiran and regain Emperor Corrino's trust. However, Desmond Hart, who had become one of the Emperor's most trusted allies, exposed the plan before Valya had the chance.
In the episode, Desmond Hart sent the Emperor's men to hunt down anyone using Thinking Machineswhich led them to several members of the resistance. Desmond then used his mysterious power to burn the rebels alive. Doing this in the name of Emperor Corrino struck fear into the hearts of anyone who planned to oppose his rule. However, other than the fact that Thinking Machines have been banned, it isn't necessarily explained why Desmond specifically is so against their use.
How Desmond Hart's Thinking Machine Obsession Connects to His Time on Arrakis
Desmond Hart somehow survived a sandworm attack on Arrakis
Although Desmond Hart has worked closely with Emperor Corrino, he appears to have his own agenda. Dune: Prophecy. Therefore, his personal vendetta against the Thinking Machines must be linked to his mysterious past. When he was using his powers against the rebels in Dune: Prophecy In episode 4, glimpses were shown of a sandworm emerging from the ground on Arrakis. At the start of the series, it was revealed that Desmond Hart was swallowed by a sandworm, but somehow survived and returned with a new purpose.
How Desmond survived the attack on Arrakis will also likely reveal why he is so obsessed with hunting down Thinking Machines in Dune: Prophecy.
It's unclear exactly how Desmond Hart survived the sandworm in Dune: Prophecy. It has been theorized that Shai-Hulud, the One God who the Fremen believe created and rules the universe, allowed him to survive. Although there are other theories that Desmond could be a ghola, an artificially created clone from someone who has already died. How Desmond survived the attack on Arrakis will also likely reveal why he is so obsessed with hunting down Thinking Machines in Dune: Prophecy.
Does Desmond Hart's obsession with thinking machines connect to the brotherhood's shared nightmare?
Bright blue eyes are a big mystery in Dune: Prophecy
While Desmond Hart was using his powers in episode 4, a glimpse of the mysterious glowing blue eyes on Dune: Prophecy was also shown. These are the same eyes that many members of the Bene Gesserit see in their nightmares. Since Dune: Prophecy transitioned from scary blue eyes to Desmond Hart eyesit seems that there is a connection between the two figures.
Desmond's supposed connection to the glowing blue eyes makes his purpose and motives even more confusing. Dune: Prophecyas the eyes that the Brotherhood members are viewing appear quite mechanical. If the blue eyes represent a Thinking Machine, Desmond Hart would certainly object to that too, unless he was actually hiding something. It's currently unclear what the glowing blue eyes represent, but it appears they will be connected to Desmond Hart and the Brotherhood in Dune: Prophecy.