Defiance

Omec hunts Defiance citizens; Nolan, Amanda, and the others undertake a potential suicide mission to end the threat once and for all.

You need nourishment for the hunt?

Yewll's back on our team.

We're gonna go here, to the control center.

This is our only shot.

sold our souls to get through a long winter,

Amanda. No, no.

Why haven't you left yet?

And when you do...

you remain optimistic.

No, there's no point in putting it off.

A lot can happen between here and Old Saint Louis.

Doesn't make up for any of it.

I give everyone a fair chance.

Hey, can you tell me, am I going the right way?

An artificial person is a tolerable loss.

You need to follow them once you've closed the vents.

Nolan, she's trying to override me.

he didn't like it, and he tried to change.

♪ Buy a little frame ♪

he dreamed of having adventures in outer space.

Nolan, Amanda and Irisa search for a way to stop invulnerable Kindzi from waking and transporting more Omec to Earth; Datak seeks escape from a deadly compound; and Stahma implores Alak for forgiveness before it's too late.

Oh, meh, I do wish I could spare you

I'm afraid the Omec daughter has hurt him.

Yeah. I'm gonna go get her now.

With him gone, leadership will fall to Kindzi.

You've been asleep a long time.

I must grow strong.

He died in my arms, and I ate his heart.

I shot her in the head. Damnedest thing.

We have a situation... 13 people reported missing in 24 hours.

and that was worse because I was alone.

besides shooting them one by one.

Do not lecture me.

You, Castithan, I recognize you.

And once conquered, how will you control them?

The more threats you make, the emptier they sound.

No, this time it's different.

If you hadn't, Rahm Tak would have

and I didn't know why.

No.

to believe that this ordeal is a deep burden upon your soul,

That's not for you to decide.

Well, that shouldn't cause any unwanted attention.

I'm sorry. That was great, great show.

quite a few in a short span of time.

I sh... I should really have that looked at.

I didn't get it at first, but now I do.

you made me beat the living crap out of that kid.

the day that you and Christie were kidnapped.

But I understand why you would suspect the worst of me.

What should I do?

Let me go!

You shame me.

just call me Alak.

Nolan is unexpectedly freed from Votanis Collective custody, at which point Amanda, Irisa and Berlin rush to save him from Kindzi's clutches. Elsewhere, Datak regrets seeking Doc Ywell's help against the Omec; and something startling is witnessed in the mines.

Someone took him, but he's alive.

- What is it? - I don't know.

Well, we'll find him.

We should ask her when she arrives, which I imagine will be soon.

T'evgin is worthy of my respect...

strong enough to break these chains.

I have never heard of raiders using animals.

Why him?

And you know I have a higher tolerance

Here, drink.

Oh, no.

I am Omec. Nothing is impossible.

You've been fighting for everyone else for so long,

Oh?

that told you to kill all those Votans in the raid?

She is a good daughter. You should be proud of her.

Have I said something particularly entertaining?

If she's not dead, she will be soon.

You would have lived out your life span

Out in the Badlands somewhere, escaping Votan justice.

We need to warn Amanda that the V.C. convoy was hit.

Help me.

to the Votan arks or their destination.

But at what cost?

For now, just practice looping the thread...

Speak your mind.

And the baby?

what makes you think it's gonna fool the V.C.?

Is that blood?

I missed you.

She won't be able to hurt me.

on the lives of our brothers and sisters.

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Amanda decides to ignore Nolan's skepticism and welcome an encouraging Votanis Collective delegation to Defiance. Meanwhile, Stahma's loyalties are tested by an unexpected arrival; and T'evgin takes another step towards acclimating to life on Earth.

I do not wish to discuss it.

their first steps will be unstable.

You must at long last stop grieving and move forward.

What's with the getup?

requires no introduction.

but with a madman on a genocidal crusade

Almost.

for that extremely expensive arm you have acquired

and to provide aid and comfort to survivors.

It's okay when I say it.

We're hardly friends,

You want peace with the Votanis Collective?

Is he gonna come waddling down the Hollows next?

Please. I'm really scared.

Mmm.

At the time, I was rather focused on running for my life.

How may we help you?

Pardon or no pardon, you owe us.

The Enchanter wants to spirit me away to Australia.

and every one as pretty and clever as you.

Your daughter, I think, could not accept this

I will never break bread with those animals

I told Amanda I'd cover the reception tonight

Are you working against me?

My father used to take me camping there.

the flames of bigotry to get it, and in the end,

Hello, everyone. Can I have your attention?

Our Favi looks radiant, like a princess.

All right, let's have a look around.

I will not permit it.

No! What did you do?

You don't know that.

Our only hope... Defiance's only hope

Keep a weapon close at hand and guard her.

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Irisa told you?

A gruesome murder is committed by an unusual beast that's on the loose and being hunted down by Nolan and Irisa, while Doc Yewll delves into the surprising victim. Elsewhere, Amanda resists welcoming back Stahma; and T'evgin learns an unsettling truth about his daughter.

You butcher!

I made a mistake. People died.

Alak. My condolences.

I brought you some food from the market.

Why would Amanda Rosewater honor my husband?

No, this one's on me.

Doc! We got a body here.

and broke his heart.

I have nothing left to lose.

And why is that?

Yeah, kiddo, I'll be there as soon as I can.

Think you knew him? Or her?

Not yet.

Kindzi is under control.

Have you seen my daughter?

into what kind of creature might have done all this damage,

So kind. So sad.

Alak kept his gun from the militia.

That I do, Andina.

and used it for spare parts.

♪ Don't you know it's revolution? ♪

♪ It has to be ♪

♪ Turn to dust ♪

No. Why? Why?

Oh, well, there's no sport in hunting my clones.

If you don't, I'll snap it.

Remain silent.

I will lead them into a new age,

And I am tired of teaching you.

Shop's closed.

Get to talking, T'evgin.

Nolan! What are you doing?

Defiance is under siege. As Nolan, Amanda, Irisa and the militia defend the town against the Votanis Collective, Datak recalls his father's chilling lessons and makes a pivotal decision, while Stahma takes an unexpected trip.

Eject the mag, and slide the gun over.

I am General Rahm Tak of the Votanis Collective.

If the price of that is setting some humans free, then so be it.

You don't have to convince me.

Let's go meet this militia of yours.

is that as a father, I've had better moments.

Both gunmen were killed.

As the lawkeeper's militia is searching for these criminals,

Old stories.

feed upon your delicate flesh

Alpha team moves in from the west,

You spot any V.C., chirp me a warning.

- Anything suspicious at all... - Chirp your hailer.

We're gonna be moving in fours, so we want clear lines of fire.

You're with me.

I heard something.

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Yeah, but it didn't, so what does that make me?

It's a suicide mission.

into the volunteer's forearm.

he'll have a sniper pick you off from half a mile away.

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have to bear the burden of the Tarr family name

a chance to save your son and your grandson.

you will try to kill me the first time I turn my back.

But I am not in a position

A visiting arms dealer changes Defiance's fortunes, and divides Amanda, Nolan and Berlin; at the same time, Nolan encounters difficulty recruiting a militia to fight the oncoming Votanis Collective army. Elsewhere, Stahma's presence causes strife among the mysterious Omec; and Datak and Alak have a reckoning.

My husband and I are moving west.

of ruthless war profiteers who cared about nothing

I suppose there's no point in putting this off any longer.

You were in town today.

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big enough to impress you.

Told me that you had reconsidered the wisdom

Pretty sure you have that backwards.

Thank you. So this is it?

Why isn't the Amazing Goddess fighting by their side?

to fight for Defiance, then neither is mine.

well, then my half-human child

If I could change my actions, if I could murder Rahm Tak

Then stop trying to make me.

You smell nice. I see why my father enjoys you.

he'd give it to his children as a living toy.

Stahma.

and I wish our time together would never end"?

I can't go away with you.

be quick and clean

All these years hating the guy, I forgot how much I liked him.

What... and do you love him?

Are we trading childhood

Not now, not when I'm trying to hold all of this together.

I'm so sorry.

and the lives of your children defending Defiance

It's not fair,

this confederacy of the strong will hold the line with pride.

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Nolan and Berlin pursue the Tarrs after their connection to the Votanis Collective is exposed; at the same time, Alak comes to grips with his future as a father.

Amanda and Doc Yewll must enlist the Omec for help rescuing Nolan and Irisa, who have fallen into an unexpected and potentially fatal tour of their own past. Meanwhile, Datak and Stahma prepare a decisive move against Gen. Rahm Tak, leader of the Votanis Collective.

Leave my daughter alone, she's only 14!

Jianxing ... the roots of the Clique run deep!

to help me release a courtesan from the Academy.

Quite a few high officials ... who have a thing for pretty boys.

actually we talked about it already.

or ...

Once we're inside guard the four gates.

If he wants to jeopardize this mission!

What His Majesty needs is a fortune...

Sir Shen!

This ... all yours ... all yours ...

You think...

When you're at His service,

Your skin is dry and your pulse is weak.

come back in here.

you're unharmed!

You know everything.

that Han Kuang is already suspicious. If we act now...

Miaotong ...

Miaotong, Sir Shen is gone!

Did you go see Miss Zhou?

What's wrong this time?

He's also a member of the Golden Swords.

Jianxing ...

Alright ... please follow me.

Nolan and Amanda are captured while excavating a buried weapons cache; Berlin investigates a Votanis Collective bombing in the heart of Defiance and sees an opportunity to get revenge on Irisa; Stahma's clandestine relationship with the mysterious Omec leader T'evgin takes a turn.

Far more honest than your human mayor.

Wheels up at sundown.

and we're fairly certain that the male

Tell them I need it done immediately.

No, you're wrong. Rahm and I shared an oath.

for our own survival,

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Leave the fingers.

Oh, nuts.

I escaped,

There's even DNA samples of old-world animals.

Look at this.

from time to time.

I can only imagine how deeply it affects you, Amanda.

Go.

I completely understand.

Amanda, what would you say to the idea

Surprising an Omec is a dangerous pursuit.

My son Alak ran the radio station

Good. I'm Samir.

Yeah? You have people with you?

it triggers a bomb.

Rather like a Labrador, isn't he?

Every single weapon in your armory,

The abuse I suffered when I was...

their tragedies, everything.

and I wanted to stop it, okay?

the entire station would've exploded.

Hey. Hey.

Your people know nothing about my physiology,

I know exactly where my son is.

Amanda negotiates with the Omec, a new alien race, for the future of Defiance; and the Tarrs return to find much changed and their loyalties tested between the humans, the Omec, and the Votanis Collective. Meanwhile, Nolan and Irisa encounter a survivor of Votanis Collective atrocities that can aid their first strike against Gen. Rahm Tak's oncoming army. MORE -LESS

What are you doing barreling in like that?

I pulled Stahma behind me, but Alak...

Somewhere in the Bordeen Valley.

Rafe, he was my first friend here in Defiance,

Best to keep the plumbing active.

Rahm Tak's calling card.

established a communication link.

Now, I'll afford you that one mistake.

- Mm-hmm. - You got a death wish?

The V.C. had swept through.

see that big arch.

Look, I'm sorry for everything

There's a back road, but it's kind of overgrown.

The Votan priests cuffed me, and they did terrible things.

I've been waiting to hear news

if you swear to get the criminal element organized

Those weapons are going to stay locked up safe

the Omec were known as furije nefkitso.

Perhaps you can help me with a purchase of my own.

And hope for a new beginning.

my daughter and I were on a space walk.

fuel my ship, repair it, and rebuild my race.

I could offer you guidance.

Firing a weapon?

Can I help you?

Back off.

Come on.

Nolan and Irisa are mysteriously rescued from their underground confinement just in time to discover that enemy forces are marching on the town of Defiance, which has fallen on hard times following the collapse of the gulanite mines. Meanwhile, Datak, Stahma and Rafe run into deadly complications on their quest to reunite their family; and Alak comes to realize just how unstable her mother-in-law is during their journey through the woods. MORE -LESS

And they're still asking for you at the NeedWant.

♪ ♪

Things feel pretty desperate around here, don't they?

Good.

I shall be the judge of that.

is adorably human.

You beat it, and you saved everyone.

I don't know how you two lived there.

Seven months.

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[snarls]

McCawley, McCawley, McCawley, McCawley, McCawley, McCawley.

[breathing heavily]

[ominous music]

- A male. - Kill them both.

Only if I were a sloppy speaker.

[suspenseful music]

or displease me in any way,

was hooked into your brain.

But she attacked me first, which means I was within my rights.

You are murder.

in this world, Alak.

and then my dear, sweet Quentin found me.

Oh, my God!

I'll die before I leave you alone

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Now, out of my way.

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