What language do the Sardaukar speak in Dune?

The Language of Salusa Secundus or the Sardaukar as heard in the Dune (2021 film) movie seems to be based on modified/simplified modern english.
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What is the Sardaukar saying?

More ruthless and violent than Stormtroopers, the Sardaukar really are, as one of their officers boast, “The Emperor's blades. Those who stand against us fall.”
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What is the language at the beginning of Dune?

Galach is the universal language used in Frank Herbert's Dune universe, described (via Wikipieda) as "Hybrid Inglo-Slavic with strong traces of cultural-specialization terms adopted during the long chain of human migrations." However, since this is the main language everyone uses, and Herbert wrote the book in English, ...
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What language do the Fremen speak?

The Fremen language was a descendant of Arabic on Earth and Chakobsa, spoken on Arrakis by the Zensunni who came to become the Fremen.
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Is Chaksoba a real language?

Chakobsa is a Northwest Caucasian (NWC) language (possibly in the Circassian subgroup). According to John Colarusso it is also known as shikwoshir or the 'hunting language' and was originally a secret language used only by the princes and nobles, and is still used by their descendants.
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Dune: Part One (2021) - Sardaukar battle preparations on Salusa Secundus [HD]



Is Arabic spoken in Dune?

House Atreides characters speak Mandarin and sign language, which are translated via subtitles; however, the Fremen language, some of which is taken directly from Arabic (like “Shai-Hulud”), gets no such treatment.
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Why do they speak Chinese in Dune?

“Part of it came from director Denis since he made it such that Paul (Timothee Chalamet), the main character, can speak many languages,” explained Chang. “It then followed that Dr Yueh might be able to speak Mandarin, since he represented someone from Asia.
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What is the Sardaukar chant based on?

To make House Harkonnen seem barbaric he based their fighting style on ancient Mongolian fighting styles. According to Yuan the Sardaukar in this adaptation are inspired by two different warrior cultures: the samurai of feudal Japan and the úlfhéðnar guard of the Norwegian king Harald Fairhair.
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Are Fremen stronger than Sardaukar?

man vs man a Fremen may be tougher and stronger, but with the wealth of the Empire behind them, the Sardaukar should have much more time to train, develop tactics and be much better equipped. While the Soviets did withdraw true, they did not get massacred in a totally one sided fashion as the Sardaukar did.
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Who is Sardaukar based on?

Reading through the posts I see a lot of things written about the Sardaukar. Based on my reading, the Sardaukar are: The survivors of Imperial prisoners, criminal and political, dumped on Salusa Secundus, a killing environment where Shiga is harvested.
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Why are there no guns in Dune?

Also some knives, like the Fremen's crysknife, is a sacred object. Crysknives are taked from the teeth of the great sandworm, giving them an extra oomph of honor and religious prestige. So that's why there are “no” guns in Dune. It's because it's smarter, and objectively cooler, to fight in close quarters.
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Where is Sardaukar from?

The Sardaukar /ˈsɑrdəkɑr/ are a fictional fanatical army from Frank Herbert's Dune universe, primarily featured in the 1965 science fiction novel Dune, as well as Brian Herbert and Kevin J.
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Why does everyone in Dune use swords?

Dune features swords instead of guns because of the Holtzman personal shield — which protects users from most projectile weapons!
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What is Atreides battle language?

When House Corrino ruled the known universe, House Atreides used a form of Chakobsa as their Battle Language.
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Do the Fremen speak Arabic?

For example, the Fremen frequently speak Arabic and call Paul the “Mahdi,” referencing the Islamic eschatological redeemer who will restore religion and justice before the Day of Judgment. Paul is also described as destined to lead the Fremen into a “jihad” (the trailer uses the similarly-loaded “crusade”).
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What does choam stand for in Dune?

CHOAM's full name, Combine Honnete Ober Advancer Mercantiles, comes from multiple ancient Terran languages. It roughly translates as "Honorable Union for the Advancement of Greater Trade."
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Are the Sardaukar prisoners?

The official view of the Sardaukar is that they're house levies (i.e., conscripts from House Corrino's fiefs) who are taken young and trained very well. The official view of Salusa Secundus is that it's a prison planet. Thus, officially, there's no connection between the Sardaukar and Salusa.
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Why do soldiers in Dune fight with swords?

Humanity went back to close combat, where you fight with knives and blades because it's the only way you can kill someone through those shields. You can penetrate the shield slowly with the blade.” You can get a look at the shields in action when Paul and Gurney are sparring: Image: Dune/Warner Bros.
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Why are there no shields in Dune?

On Arrakis, a shield never lasted long because of the planet's conditions. A shield could only remain active for short periods because its harmonic vibrations would attract a sandworm.
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Does Earth exist in Dune?

Remnants of Earth Exist Throughout the 'Dune' Universe

And later in the saga, Leto II, who is capable of the Bene Gesserit skill of exploring all the memories of his ancestors, will often spend lots of time reliving historically recognizable events from Earth.
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Why do Sardaukar wear helmets?

Sardaukar troops typically wore uniforms and helmets of grey and black with gold trimming. Some of their members wore their hair long, which was taken as a sign of arrogance by those who beheld them. They had a distinct combat style, which allowed them to be recognised easily.
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Are the Sardaukar Harkonnen?

Are Sardaukar Harkonnen? No, the Sardaukar is the military force owned by the House of Corrino. After Leto Atreides arrives on Arrakis, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen and the emperor plotted against him. Using the Sardaukar, the Baron invaded the House of Atreides, destroying it and killing Leto.
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Who is the best fighter in Dune?

1 Paul Atreides

For all terms and purposes, Paul is Dune's best character. He received fighting training from Duncan and Gurney; Thufir Hawat schooled him in political strategies; Jessica taught him Bene Gesserit disciplines.
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How many Sardaukar are in a legion?

The Baron Harkonnen brought one legion (ten brigades) of Sardaukar to Arrakis to destroy House Atreides. [The Baron expresses concern that this single legion would be sufficient to overwhelm all of his forces, if they decided to do so.]
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