Fedaykin

This article refers to elements from Original Dune Pages for this subject as it appears in other canons: Fedaykin article for Expanded Dune Fedaykin article for The Dune Encyclopedia

Fedaykin was originally a word used to describe the Fremen's guerrilla fighters, particularly during the Arrakis Revolt against the Corrino Empire and House Harkonnen. It was later used in reference to Muad'Dib's personal guard—his death commandos. By the time Leto and Ghanima Atreides were born, the term Fedaykin had become synonymous with the elite of Muad'dib's Jihad army.

However, after Paul was blinded and vanished into the Arrakis desert, the Fedaykin's fortunes faltered. In 10,210 A.G. Alia Atreides dissolved the Fedaykin, and the term reverted to its original Fremen meaning.

Known Fedaykin

• Chatt
• Farok
• Ghadhean
• Korba
• Otheym
• Tandis

Etymology

The word "Fedaykin" is derived from the Arabic word Fedayeen (فِدائيّين) which denotes a member of an Arab commando group, but has the meaning of "those who sacrifice themselves."

Gallery

Paul Administers the Oath of the Fedaykin (John Schoenherr, The Illustrated Dune)

Oath of the Fedaykin (Dune, 1984)

'Long live the fighters!' (Dune, 1984)

Paul's vision of Fedaykin (Dune, 2021, concept art by Jeremy Hanna)

Fremen guerilla fighter firing captured lasgun at Harkonnen harvester (Dune: Part Two, 2024)

Chani and assembled Fedaykin after retaking of Arrakeen (Dune: Part Two, 2024)