The House of Ix is more of a seller and trading house, they deal with many major and minor houses within the imperium including House Corrino, they wouldn't have to engage in war since they make mass profits of of this trade.
Also if you read the Prequal books The House of Ix was in no real state to bolster an army to take over an entire planet. (I know these weren't written when Dune 2 was made but I like to share relevant information)