We don’t even know much about the spice from Arrakis, which is one of the most important substances in the Imperium. The Spacing Guild needs it for their Navigators, and many nobles are addicted to it. Think of how many would die if their supply were suddenly withdrawn? And yet we know very little about the substance and where it comes from on Arrakis. With the Emperor’s new spice surtax, melange has grown much more expensive, causing hardships.”
