Chapterhouse: Dune

Content Warning: This section contains discussions of death.

Odrade readies herself to go to Junction to meet the Honored Matres. Bellonda and Odrade argue about the utility of Honored Matres abilities to the Bene Gesserit. Odrade thinks that, while appealing, their abilities leave them vulnerable.

At the landing pad, while she waits for her lighter craft, Odrade reflects on how the changing climate of Chapterhouse will closely mirror Dune, with high-speed Coriolis storms. This means they will have to operate with increased caution in the future.

The lighter arrives, and Odrade boards. She hands command of Chapterhouse to Bellonda, Sheeana, and Murbella. Tam, Dortujla, and an acolyte join her aboard the ship. Odrade mentally composes her last will and testament. She considers Murbella as a replacement should she die. They embark on a 19-hour journey through fold space.

As they approach Junction, the scanners on their ship detect the Honored Matre’s defenses around the planet. The way the barriers are spaced means that they are vulnerable to Miles Teg’s plan of englobement. A defensive ship contacts them and agrees to take their ship to the ground.