Defiance

Nolan and Irisa reach the town of Defiance, which becomes divided following the death of a local, Luke McCawley. However, the community is united when they face a more immediate danger—a violent attack by the Volge.

Rafe and Nolan investigate an escaped convict in the underground tunnels of St. Louis. At the same time, tensions rise in Defiance due to a violent Castithan cultural tradition.

Nolan and Irisa investigate a series of violent Hellbug attacks and uncover a connection to Irathient spirit raiders in the area. At the same time, Irisa begins having mysterious and unsettling visions.

Kenya is taken against her will, prompting Rafe to investigate Luke's suspicious activities at the mines, leading him to assign Quentin with uncovering the truth.

Amanda and Nolan travel through the badlands to escort a prisoner and ally with a group of outlaws, while a new arrival in Defiance forces Irisa to face painful memories from her past.

Nolan reunites with an old war comrade as a dangerous Castithan criminal with a violent past becomes involved in the events.

As a dangerous Razor Rain storm forces the people of Defiance to remain indoors, new relationships begin to emerge among the residents. At the same time, Irisa experiences visions that guide her to the Spirit Riders, while Sukar becomes influenced by an enigmatic and unusual power.

After a severe storm, Nolan and Tommy discover an American astronaut who has been in a state of suspended animation for many decades.

A deadly plague spreads through the town, prompting a quarantine of the Irathients, who are naturally immune, and stirring racial tensions as fear and mistrust grow.

A prominent businessman who vanished nearly six years ago is found dead, his body concealed within the walls of the NeedWant, sparking a wave of shock and speculation in Defiance.

Amanda's mayoral campaign faces uncertainty after Nolan is involved in an accident just before the election, leading the town to scrutinize her choice to name him as Lawkeeper.

The citizens of Defiance prepare to vote for their next mayor as political tensions rise. Meanwhile, Nolan is confronted by a dangerous chapter from his past, and Irisa faces a crucial decision about her future and the path she is destined to follow.

Nolan embarks on a urgent quest to find Irisa, uncovering key intelligence that leads him southward, while in Defiance, the Earth Republic appoints the charismatic and ambitious Mayor Pottinger to assume leadership.

Irisa returns to Defiance and is immediately taken into custody. Mayor Pottinger proposes a deal to Nolan: Irisa's freedom in exchange for identifying those who nearly killed him. Meanwhile, Stahma works to ensure Datak remains imprisoned.

Irisa experiences worsening blackouts that create tension and secrecy in her relationship with Nolan. At the same time, Stahma takes control of the Tarr family business, which continues to flourish, while Datak's suspicions grow during his imprisonment.

Pottinger, after surviving a brutal attack on his caravan in the badlands, tasks Nolan with tracking down and eliminating those responsible. Nolan's investigation points to one of Rafe's miners, igniting conflict and raising tensions among the characters.

Amanda becomes the target of a stalker, but the situation quickly escalates as the underlying causes of her ordeal are revealed to have significant consequences for her, Pottinger, and Doc Yewll.

Following a crash of the Arkfall, Pottinger enlists Nolan to lead a salvage mission, though his hidden motives soon place the team in deadly peril as they confront an unknown alien species.

Datak is accused of a strange murder and seeks help from an unexpected source, while Irisa begins to uncover clues about her future after meeting a mysterious figure.

Nolan works to prevent a terrorist attack on New York, but his efforts become complicated when Amanda's actions suggest she may be working against him.

Kenya's unexpected return causes widespread disruption in Defiance, prompting Stahma to grapple with the implications, even as Dr. Yewll struggles to conceal her own troubling secret.

Nolan and Rafe work urgently to save Amanda and Pottinger, who are trapped following a catastrophic mine collapse.

Amanda assumes the role of Deputy in Defiance following a traumatic murder case, while Nolan pursues a lead on Irisa's whereabouts.

Nolan works urgently to save Tommy and thwart Irisa before her expanding forces can enact their destructive plan. Meanwhile, Amanda discovers the painful truth behind her sister's murder, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with Stahma.

Nolan is forced to confront both the Republic and former allies in a desperate effort to prevent Irisa from determining the fate of Defiance.

Nolan and Irisa are unexpectedly rescued from captivity just as enemy forces approach the struggling town of Defiance, now in decline after the gulanite mines shut down. Meanwhile, Datak, Stahma, and Rafe face dangerous obstacles in their attempt to reunite their family, and Alak begins to understand the extent of her mother-in-law's instability during their journey through the forest.

T'evgin arrives in Defiance to find his daughter, and Nolan and Amanda propose a trade of gulanite for her release. Meanwhile, Alak and Pilar take matters into their own hands to safeguard the baby, and Datak and Stahma are coerced into assisting General Tak's military operation.

Amanda engages in tense negotiations with the Omec, an emerging alien species, to secure Defiance's future, while the Tarrs return to a transformed city and struggle with shifting allegiances among humans, Omec, and the Votanis Collective. At the same time, Nolan and Irisa come across a survivor of Votanis violence who may provide crucial assistance in their planned attack on General Rahm Tak's advancing forces.

Nolan and Amanda are taken captive during an excavation of a hidden weapons stash. Berlin pursues leads in a bombing by the Votanis Collective in Defiance, seeking personal retribution against Irisa. Meanwhile, Stahma's secret connection with the enigmatic Omec leader T'evgin develops in unexpected ways.

Amanda and Doc Yewll seek assistance from the Omec to rescue Nolan and Irisa, who are trapped in a dangerous confrontation with their own past. At the same time, Datak and Stahma plot a major strategy against Gen. Rahm Tak, the leader of the Votanis Collective.

Nolan and Berlin investigate the Tarrs following revelations of their ties to the Votanis Collective, while Alak begins to contemplate the responsibilities of becoming a father.

A visiting arms dealer creates tension among Amanda, Nolan, and Berlin, leading Nolan to attempt recruiting a militia despite resistance from the local population. Meanwhile, Datak and Alak confront each other, and Stahma's return stirs conflict within the community.

Defiance faces an attack from the Votanis Collective, forcing Nolan, Amanda, and Irisa to lead the town's defense alongside the militia. Meanwhile, Datak reflects on his father's teachings and makes a crucial choice, and Stahma embarks on an unforeseen journey.

Nolan and Irisa pursue a mysterious creature responsible for a brutal killing, while Doc Yewll investigates the unexpected victim. Meanwhile, Amanda is reluctant to accept Stahma's return, and T'evgin discovers a disturbing revelation about his daughter.

Amanda chooses to overlook Nolan's doubts and extends a welcoming hand to a hopeful delegation from the Votanis Collective. At the same time, Stahma faces a challenge to her loyalties with the arrival of an unexpected figure, while T'evgin continues to adjust to life on Earth.

Nolan is released from detention, prompting Amanda, Irisa, and Berlin to attempt his rescue from Kindzi's control. Meanwhile, Datak begins to regret having asked for assistance.

Nolan, Amanda, and Irisa work together to find a solution to prevent Kindzi from bringing more Omec to Earth. Meanwhile, Datak attempts to flee from an Omec detention facility, and Stahma seeks reconciliation.

Nolan, Amanda, and their allies plan a high-risk operation to eliminate the Omec threat after they begin targeting citizens of Defiance.