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The Bene Gesserit, sometimes referred to simply as the Gesserit, is a secretive sisterhood and power faction in Frank Herbert’s Dune series. Operating across the interstellar Imperium for thousands of years, they pursue influence through politics, religion, and long-term genetic planning. Their stated aim is to guide humanity’s development while preserving stability, though their methods are often controversial and covert.

Central to their power is advanced training in body and mind. Bene Gesserit initiates study the prana-bindu

A key element of their long-range program is the breeding project, intended to produce a prophesied superbeing

Organizationally, the order is headed by senior Reverend Mothers who guide operations and select candidates for

disciplines
to
control
physical
actions
at
will
and
develop
extraordinary
reflexes
and
resilience.
They
also
use
the
Voice,
a
set
of
vocal
commands
that
can
compel
obedience.
Through
the
female
line
of
memory,
known
as
Other
Memory,
Reverend
Mothers
access
ancestral
experiences
and
knowledge.
In
addition
to
these
skills,
they
cultivate
emotional
discipline
and
political
acumen,
often
operating
unseen
within
noble
houses
and
court
intrigues.
known
as
the
Kwisatz
Haderach.
This
effort
is
supplemented
by
the
Missionaria
Protectiva,
a
policy
of
embedding
religious
legends
and
exploitable
myths
in
various
cultures
to
provide
future
advantages
for
Bene
Gesserit
plans.
advancement.
Notable
figures
in
the
series
include
Lady
Jessica,
the
mother
of
Paul
Atreides,
and
Reverend
Mother
Gaius
Helen
Mohiam.
The
Bene
Gesserit
wield
influence
without
direct
rule,
shaping
events
through
subtle
manipulation
rather
than
overt
power.