Wild West retelling of Dune where Paul out-draws Jamis with his six-shooter and gains his guitar when his possessions are redistributed.
The crysknives are revolvers with integrated metal from railroad slag; which must be in contact with the oils of the skin to prevent rust.
Makers are steam trains.
Leto I is a minor noble sent to claim riches in the west, while the Baron is the owner of a company store.
The Fremen are the local indigenous and ex enslaved population that have quickly adapted to newer technologies, and who have learned to use the railroad to their advantage.
The confrontation between Jessica and Stilgar happens in a reddened canyon, on which water at one time flowed; and the feet of those long forgotten left divots in what has now become stone.











