When Duncan agreed to be part of Sheeana's crew on the no-ship fleeing Chapterhouse, he knew their future would be a challenge. Finding himself on the no-ship more by accident than design, Scytale has no choice but to partake, even though the only thing he cares about is resurrecting the civilization of the obliterated Bene Tleilax. For this the ghola might become of use to him.