Physical Geography of Arrakis
Posted: 13 Jul 2009 10:24
I have some assorted questions coming out of the Dune mod for Civilization 4 that I and others are working on (http://forums.civfanatics.com/forumdisplay.php?f=358).
1) What are the poles of Arrakis actually like? Is there a Martian style ice cap or is there no ice on the surface whatsoever?
2) What sorts of minerals are there literary evidence for in Frank Herbert's books? Are any or all of the following list evidenced or plausible : Crystal, Quartz, Iron Ore, Sulfur, Borax, Nitrates, Diamonds?
3) Is the Stravidium used to make Plasteel found on Arrakis?
4) Any ideas what the Baradye in a Baradye Pistol is made from?
5) Is Spice Honey made by bees (it's a fair guess I suppose)?
1) What are the poles of Arrakis actually like? Is there a Martian style ice cap or is there no ice on the surface whatsoever?
2) What sorts of minerals are there literary evidence for in Frank Herbert's books? Are any or all of the following list evidenced or plausible : Crystal, Quartz, Iron Ore, Sulfur, Borax, Nitrates, Diamonds?
3) Is the Stravidium used to make Plasteel found on Arrakis?
4) Any ideas what the Baradye in a Baradye Pistol is made from?
5) Is Spice Honey made by bees (it's a fair guess I suppose)?