Ix (Dune)
Ix /ˈɪks/ is a fictional planet featured in the Dune series of science fiction novels written by Frank Herbert, and derivative works. In Dune (1965) it is noted that Ix is classed with the planet Richese as "supreme in machine culture," and that Ixian solido projectors "are commonly considered the best." In Dune Messiah (1969) Herbert explains that the planet's name (a spelling pronunciation of the Roman numeral IX) is derived from the fact that it is the ninth planet of its sun. Ixian devices are commonplace and considered essential throughout the rest of the series, though they sometimes test the limits of the anti-technology proscriptions of the Butlerian Jihad, humanity's crusade against computers, thinking machines, and conscious robots.
In Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's Legends of Dune prequel trilogy (2002–2004), the name of the planet is originally Rodale IX at the time of the Butlerian Jihad.
The original series
By the time of the events described in the 1965 novel Dune, Ix is the leader in providing technology to the Imperium. Ixian devices are ever-present, but the society itself is unseen until later in the series. The sequel to Dune, Dune Messiah (1969), refers to the "Ixian Confederacy," hinting at society governed by a group of empowered political bodies or worlds rather than by a single ruling House, as is typical in the rest of the universe.Dune Messiah begins with "Excerpts from the Death Cell Interview with Bronso of Ix," a historian imprisoned and condemned to death for his critical analyses of Paul "Muad'Dib" Atreides and his histories, as presented by Paul's followers. This "interview" — and a subsequent excerpt from Bronso's Analysis of History: Muad'dib — serves to summarize the plot of Dune and establish the political and religious conflicts in play as the novel begins.
Ix (Oz)
Ix is a fictional region in The Oz series of novels created by L. Frank Baum. It neighbors the Land of Oz and Noland, and is ruled by the centuries-old witch-queen Zixi.
History
Ix is one of the settings featured in the 1905 novel Queen Zixi of Ix and its 1914 film adaptation, The Magic Cloak of Oz. It is later visited in The Silver Princess in Oz where it is home to King Chillywalla of Boxwood and his subjects, the Boxers, who box up everything, including their own bodies down to individual features.
Known inhabitants
- King Chillywalla -
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy IX (ファイナルファンタジーIX, Fainaru Fantajī Nain) is a role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the Sony PlayStation video game console. Originally released in 2000, it is the ninth title in the Final Fantasy series and last to debut on the original PlayStation console. In 2010, it was re-released as a PSone Classics title on the PlayStation Network. The game introduced new features to the series like the "Active Time Event", "Mognet", and a unique equipment and skill system.
Final Fantasy IX's plot centers on a war between nations. Players follow a young thief named Zidane Tribal, who joins with others to defeat Queen Brahne of Alexandria, the one responsible for starting the war. The plot shifts, however, when the characters realise that Brahne is working with an even more threatening person called Kuja.
Final Fantasy IX was developed alongside Final Fantasy VIII, but took a different approach by returning to the more traditional style of the early Final Fantasy games. Consequently, Final Fantasy IX was influenced significantly by the original Final Fantasy game, and features allusions to other titles in the series. It was released to critical acclaim and holds the highest Metacritic score of all Final Fantasy installments.Final Fantasy IX was commercially successful, selling 5.30 million units worldwide by March 31, 2003.
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ALBUMS
- Autòmat infinit released: 2008
IX
ALBUMS
- Subsidence released: 2005
X JAPAN
ALBUMS
- THE WORLD 〜初の全世界ベスト〜 released: 2014
- X Singles released: 2014
- X JAPAN Showcase in L.A. Premium Prototype released: 2010
- hide Memorial Summit 2008.05.04 released: 2008
- NIGHT OF MADNESS released: 2008
- NIGHT OF DESTRUCTION released: 2008
- X with ORCHESTRA IN JAPAN released: 2007
- COMPLETE Ⅱ released: 2005
- Trance X released: 2002
- Rose & Blood {Indies of X} released: 2001
- X JAPAN BEST ～Fan's Selection～ released: 2001
- The Last Live～最後の夜～ released: 2001
- BLUE BLOOD TOUR 爆発寸前 GIG / 刺激！ VISUAL SHOCK Vol.2 released: 2000
- On Guitar released: 2000
- Perfect Best released: 1999
- STAR BOX released: 1999
- LIVE IN HOKKAIDO 1995.12.4 BOOTLEG released: 1998
- Singles 〜Atlantic Years〜 released: 1997
- Live Live Live Extra released: 1997
- Live Live Live Tokyo Dome 1993-1996 released: 1997
- BALLAD COLLECTION released: 1997
- B.O.X CD 〜Best of X〜 released: 1996
- DAHLIA released: 1996
- 東京ドーム3DAYS～破滅に向かって～ released: 1995
- Jealousy released: 1991
- 刺激！ VISUAL SHOCK Vol.2 released: 1989
- BLUE BLOOD TOUR 爆発寸前 GIG released: 1989
- Vanishing Vision released: 1989
- BLUE BLOOD released: 1989
- 專輯全記錄 released:
- 1986-01-10: Yotsuya FourValley released:
- 1988-07-17: Sanketsu GIG, Vanishing Tour Vol.2 released:
- 1985-11-20: Yoshiki's Birthday Gig released:
- 1988-09-04: Kyoto Sports Valley released:
- 單曲全集 released:
NIGHT OF MADNESS
Released 2008- Forever Love
- Rusty Nail
- WEEK END
- PATA Solo
- DRAIN
- Longing～Togireta Melody～
- YOSHIKI Piano Solo
- WITHOUT YOU
- I.V. (a capella)
- I.V.
- KURENAI
- CITY OF ANGELS (with Violet UK, SUGIZO, PATA, PunkScandal, and Richard Fortus)
- YOSHIKI Drum Solo
- Tears
- WORLD ANTHEM (S.E.)
- X (with SUGIZO, Wes Borland and Richard Fortus)
Trance X
Released 2002- Silent Jealousy (Phil Reynolds and Steve Blake remix)
- KURENAI (TAKA & MoZ mix edit)
- SCARS (Nuw Idol "Scars to Enlightenment" remix)
- Art of Life (Stephane K. remix)
- DAHLIA (Umek's "Recycled" remix)
- Rusty Nail (Oliver Ho remix)
- TEARS (Valentino Kanzyanzi's Breakbeat mix)
- CRUCIFY MY LOVE (Mr. Bishi remix)
- Longing (JK Theory "Hard Trance" remix)
- STANDING SEX (DJ Tokunaga remix)
- ENDLESS RAIN (WM Ptamigan remix)
IX
by: DawnbringerAs he takes the blade
He shows no pain
The light starts to fade
And suddenly his face is mine
Now he starts to cry
He bows his head
Starts to say goodbye
And all the light is washed away
As I sink to my destiny
Filled with water and grief
So damn deep was my vanity
That the sun god was me
Three ghosts are now doomed to be
All abandoned by me
And my life ends in tragedy
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