When is the game set, in terms of its relation to Dune II and even Herberts novels?
The game takes place roughly 200 years before the original movie, “Dune,” and just after Dune II. It’s important to remember though, that Emperor is its own game and can be enjoyed not only by fans of the Dune universe, but newcomers to the franchise and to RTS games as well. No previous knowledge of the Dune universe is necessary to play the game.