Dune: Spice Wars - House Vernius of Ix

At the core of the Ixian Confederation, House Vernius, renowned for its mastery in science and engineering, rose to prominence as the Empire's leading provider of advanced technology. Navigating the strictures of the Butlerian Jihad, they covertly delve into the realm of prohibited self-learning technologies. Rendered outlaws, House Vernius from Ix, guided by Earl Rhombur Vernius, stealthily challenges the Emperor's rule. Rhombur, transformed into a cyborg following an attempt on his life, exemplifies the house's ethos: embracing technological salvation at the expense of his diminishing humanity.