Previously on Defiance...
May I ask what business you have in Defiance?
I'm going to kill all the humans
and burn the disgusting place to the ground.
You and your wife will act as my saboteurs,
destroying Defiance from within.
My mom and dad, they're working as spies for the V.C.
Go! Go!
Datak Tarr, you've been found guilty of high treason.
You are sentenced to die.
This town will turn on us if they learn you're protecting a spy.
You're more trouble than you're worth.
We might just have the beginnings of a strike force.
We'll take the battle to Rahm Tak
and catch him with his pants down.
Why is the Amazing Goddess not fighting by their sides?
My daughter is not capable of picking up a weapon.
I have to go back.
No. Not today.
The end game is coming, my friends.
In a few days we will ride into Defiance.
Our Indogene Lieutenant Bebe has assumed a human face
and has tunneled in beneath the stasis nets.
Isn't that Rahm's spy?
So it is.
Too bad it had to end like this.
Come on.
The targets have entered the NeedWant.
Is the sphere online?
Fully operational.
Well, let's do this.
Well, he was brave in the end.
Datak Tarr?
Yeah, well, he chose to suffer on the rack.
To atone.
I hope it works for him. I hope it makes him right with his god.
I hope his god shoves a giant lightning bolt up his ass.
I'm not saying I forgive him. I'm just saying that he was brave.
Braver than his wife.
Braver than Berlin?
I don't want to talk about her.
You two got pretty close while I was gone.
I just expected more from her.
When the E-Rep fell apart she was lost.
I gave her a badge. I let her into my life.
I treated her like a sister.
Well, that was your first mistake.
Kenya would have never run.
Drop the weapon, Lawkeeper.
Eject the mag and slide the gun over!
They're gonna kill us anyway. Just shoot him.
Shoot through me if you have to!
They're wearing body armor. Wouldn't work.
Votans, stay in the back.
Humans, on your knees, behind the bar,
fingers interlaced behind your head.
Move!
Faster!
We have an important message for you all.
People of Defiance,
as you no doubt know I am General Rahm Tak
of the Votanis Collective.
Sorry about the mess,
but I need Mayor Amanda to understand that I am serious.
Do you understand that I'm serious?
Can you see me?
Age of miracles, huh?
I have a proposition for you, Amanda,
and I wish to make it in front of witnesses.
The war is over.
The humans lost.
The Butcher of Yosemite lost.
My demands are simple,
drop the stasis nets, let me in.
In return, I will allow the humans
safe passage to find a new home.
You're lying.
If I drop the nets and send the humans through Bissel Pass,
you will pick them off like a turkey shoot.
Oh, I would love nothing more
than to get all the pink-meats into one spot, and...
But I won't.
Why not?
Because I'm a rational man.
A bloodless coup protects the lives of my soldiers
and keeps you from setting this town on fire to spite me.
You plan to live here?
It's the perfect home base
with the perfect security measures.
After you've left I will turn Defiance Valley into a training camp
where no one will dare oppose me.
If the price of that is setting some humans free,
then so be it.
Half of you will die in the Badlands without me lifting a finger.
So, it's either that or
the humans die, one by one.
So what do you say?
It's the best deal you're gonna get.
We will fight you to the bitter end.
We may not win,
but we will make your victory an unbelievably costly one.
I just hope you have the balls to show up, so I can shoot them off.
Funny joke.
Shoot the hostages.
No!
Shoot him!
Nice shootin', Tex.
Kindzi?
Are you here?
We both know your father showed
poor judgment by strangling you.
That much is clear.
I'd love the opportunity to
ask him to apologize.
I'd like to apologize as well.
How did they get through the stasis nets?
No idea.
But we have to be better.
Hey, Tex.
You're good in a fight.
Thanks.
Got a name?
Christopher Beckman.
Appreciate the assist.
Where you from?
I'm just heading south looking for mercenary work.
I ran security for an APS transport,
smuggling cargo across the Shipton Desert.
That's a rough haul.
It's not for the faint of heart, I can tell you that.
Look, I'm just gonna come out and say this,
I know this isn't your fight, but...
You don't have to convince me.
What happened here, it was wrong.
These people deserve justice.
You can count me in.
Thank you.
Alak!
Get the militia together.
Get 'em gathered in Darby Square in the next 20 minutes.
We're goin' huntin'.
Come on, kid. Let's get movin'.
Yeah. Right. I'm sorry.
Show Beckman around. Make sure he's geared up.
Hey, yeah. I'm Alak.
Beckman.
Have we met before?
Not that I know of. But...
I guess us humans all look alike to you, huh?
No, um, that's not what I meant.
Relax, kid. I'm just having fun.
Oh.
Let's go meet this militia of yours.
I heard.
What do you want to do?
I wanna fight.
I have to.
And what if you panic, freeze up again?
I won't.
I should have killed Rahm when I had a chance.
It would have changed everything.
Look, about that...
I think I rode you pretty hard.
I never took into account your feelings about New York.
And Tommy.
I guess what I'm trying to say is
that as a father I've had better moments.
Did you actually just apologize?
Let's just put it down to me getting soft in my old age.
Militia's assembling in Darby Square.
Why don't you get your ass down there and report.
And, kiddo.
You didn't give up.
I'm proud of you.
Citizens of Defiance, as you've probably heard,
this morning our town was attacked by V.C. terrorists.
Both gunmen were killed.
Tragically, so were 10 innocent citizens.
People you may know. Friends, parents, siblings, spouses.
We don't know how the gunmen entered our town.
Let's go.
Or how many are currently hiding among us.
At this moment, Lawkeeper Nolan is organizing a manhunt
to identify and neutralize the Votanis Collective infiltrators.
Citizens, guard...
We're not really open.
Sir.
I'm hungry.
The V.C. shot up the NeedWant.
Our way of life...
Pancakes, I think.
With fruit.
Is at risk of being destroyed.
As the Lawkeeper's militia is searching for these criminals,
I need the streets clear.
It'll be okay.
I am issuing a mandatory lockdown for the entire town.
If you are home, please stay there.
If you are out,
you need to get yourself to the nearest building and stay indoors
until I announce that it's safe to venture outside again.
This is for your own protection.
It will ensure that you are not hit by friendly fire
and will aid our militia in seizing our enemies.
No! No!
Shots came from that way.
You, with me. Let's go.
Came from Cotter Street.
You two, go.
Are you gonna kill us?
No.
But the stories.
Old stories.
You're safe now.
Thank you, Omec.
You saved my children.
You did that with your teeth?
I had no other weapon.
You did good here.
You could do more.
I told you already.
We need you.
This is not my fight.
Kindzi?
This is our family.
I wanted you to see them.
Once we have re-powered our ship, we will wake them up.
Do you wanna know what will happen after that?
We will conquer the Earth and enslave you all.
Do with you what we wish.
Feed upon your delicate flesh in a glorious Dread Harvest.
Why are you telling me all of this?
Now that you know our secrets,
my father will be forced to kill you.
What did she see?
Is it true?
I have lost one home planet,
and I will be thrice-damned before I lose another!
Is it true?
For a time I intended to take this planet
and claim it for our people.
And now?
I have seen many things in Defiance and its people.
Things that I admire.
Our path has changed to one of inclusion.
She is dangerous.
Kindzi will never accept peace.
If you truly desire an accord with the people of Earth,
she must be stopped.
Stopped how?
That is not for me to say.
But it does need to happen.
I am fond of you, Stahma.
But we are not a team.
You are not Omec.
Don't ever threaten my daughter.
I shame myself.
False Casti humility does not suit you.
Nor does willful ignorance suit you.
I think we should both aim higher.
Tread lightly, little Castithan.
Tread lightly.
Did he say anything?
Anything that might help us find their accomplices?
The Omec said that we would be safe now. Is that true?
Of course it is. You'll be just fine.
Found something.
It was in his coat.
What is it?
It's a map of the town.
They didn't come in over the mountain.
They tunneled in.
All right, Alpha Team moves in
from the west, hits that camp with M-19s,
and smokes Rahm's troops
south by southwest towards the tree line and the snipers.
What have we got?
Me and Zero on the rest of Baker along the tree line.
Stop, I've heard enough.
No.
No, I want this tunnel sealed up from this side.
We'll hunt down whoever's left in town,
and we'll live to fight another day.
We're badly outnumbered.
This is our chance to take the fight to him.
To take him by surprise.
Alak. What do you got?
It's two, maybe three miles long.
It's all clear out here.
Nothing suspicious? No booby traps?
I'm still in one piece.
All right, I want you to lay up somewhere safe.
Keep your eyes open. You spot any V.C.,
chirp me a warning.
And, Alak.
It took guts to volunteer. Good job.
Thanks.
This is the closest thing to a guarantee we're gonna get.
No, it's a huge risk.
So was crossing the Delaware, but Washington was game.
All right. Do it.
Bring that son of a bitch down.
All right, Beckman, you're up front with me and Irisa.
Zero and Dell, Barnes are next.
Then my three E.M.C. guys.
After that, we're gonna go with squads one through four.
Amanda, you're gonna take the remainder of the troops.
You're gonna surround the building. Nobody gets in or out.
Anything suspicious at all...
Good luck.
Okay, everybody. Bring it in.
No.
I don't want him in there.
- It's not your choice. - You're staying with me.
I'm going.
Just be careful.
Always.
All right, everybody. Come on in.
We get down there, stay alert.
Check your equipment. Then check the equipment
of the trooper next to you.
We're gonna be moving in fours,
so we want clear lines of fire.
We're gonna move slowly,
we're gonna move by the numbers, and safely.
And, remember,
I chose each and every one of you for a reason.
Together, we're gonna make Defiance proud.
All right, let's line 'em up.
Move out.
Sorry. Sorry.
This is all new to me.
Keep it down.
It's okay.
Everyone hold position here until you get my signal.
You're with me.
Go.
What is it?
I heard something.
Stay here.
I'm gonna go check in with Nolan.
Hold your position.
Do not come forward under any circumstance.
All right, let's go.
Beckman, I told you to hold position in the tunnel.
No.
No!
You stupid pink-skin.
Thank you for leading your men to slaughter.
Your head will make a wonderful trophy for Rahm.
You just gonna stand there?
Amanda was right.
If we had just blown our end of the tunnel, they'd all still be alive.
You gambled.
If it had worked, you'd be a hero.
Yeah, but it didn't, so what does that make me?
They trusted me. They followed me.
And now they're dead because of me.
You didn't kill them.
Rahm Tak did.
You can carry that weight on your shoulders,
but it doesn't make it right.
That's what you've been telling me all along, right?
That's a nice try, kid.
You get yourself some rest.
Nolan, we've got trouble.
What is it?
Rahm Tak is setting up camp right outside the stasis nets.
He's trying to squeeze us.
It's a blockade.
I've got an idea.
Speak.
If it works, it's a sure-fire way to destroy Rahm and his army.
But there's a catch.
What?
It's a suicide mission.
Still listening.
A stasis net is comprised of tenser particles.
When chained together, they're stable
and can form an impenetrable barrier.
If you use a device to reverse the electromagnetic charge,
the tenser particles unhook and explode.
Same principle as using the net cutter.
Gold star for cowboy guy.
Rahm Tak has done us an enormous favor
by setting up his camp next to a gigantic bomb.
If we can contain and focus the force of the explosion,
say, using a localized singularity field, then...
We can blow him to hell?
And you get a sticker that says, "Teacher's pet."
See me after class.
I can throw together a targeting device.
It's small, so I can surgically implant it
into the volunteer's forearm.
Into my forearm.
It's non-metallic, and it will be invisible to the scanners.
So you'll talk your way
into Rahm Tak's camp and when you're dead center,
I'll blow the nets remotely.
Bye-bye, Rahm Tak. Bye-bye, army.
And bye-bye, Nolan.
Unacceptable.
It's necessary.
No. I'm not letting you throw your life away.
If this plan fails,
I need you alive to decide whatever Plan B is.
There is no Plan B!
There's always a Plan B.
You know, put the gizmo in my arm.
No!
That's the most ridiculous idea.
You can use it to bring humans and Votans together.
No. We're not doing it.
I'm not arguing about this.
You should be resting.
Rahm Tak knows we're desperate.
He's expecting a trick.
The minute he sees either of you coming,
he'll have a sniper pick you off from half a mile away.
And, who do you think can get close enough?
Only one person I know of.
Drink.
How nice to see you.
Rahm Tak has stripped you of everything.
Alak and your grandson have to bear the burden
of the Tarr family name for the rest of their lives.
Why are you here?
I'm offering you a chance at redemption.
And Stahma?
She's still missing.
But if she turns up alive,
I will pardon her crimes, as I will pardon yours.
Posthumously.
Ah.
There's the catch.
Rahm Tak's men
shot Alak.
We almost lost him.
I'm giving you a chance to kill Rahm Tak.
A chance to save Defiance,
a chance to save your son and your grandson.
Will you help us?
I could not be prouder of you.
I hope I can live up to your example.
I've seen all I need to.
Let's go.
He's through.
Re-engage the nets.
Someone's heading this way.
Shoot 'em in the head.
I think it's Datak Tarr.
What?
No.
Should we take him out?
Uh-uh.
He's got me curious.
Well, they didn't shoot him.
He's clean.
Welcome home, lover boy.
I think he's in, but I can't be sure.
Blow the nets.
Blowing the nets.
Tensor particles will hit critical mass in four minutes and counting.
You're looking a little working class these days, aren't you?
The shaming rack is a great equalizer.
What diluted form of the shaming ceremony
are they practicing in Defiance?
Your arms and legs seem curiously attached.
They cut me down and sent me here
with the Mayor's surrender terms.
Why you?
They assumed you'd shoot whomever came out.
Honestly, I'm surprised you didn't.
Call me a sentimental old fart.
These surrender terms are garbage.
I'm not gonna drop back.
I'm not going to provide a hostage.
And I'm not going to negotiate.
You go back, and you tell Amanda
her only option is to drop the nets.
What are you still doing here? Go!
I'd like to stay.
I kidnapped your son.
I beat you senseless. I got you put on a shaming rack.
If I let you stay,
you will try to kill me the first time I turn my back.
Your reputation for shrewdness is clearly well deserved.
But I promise you, General,
I am a broken man
coming to you in my hour of need.
Granted, I like the humility.
Pleases me.
But I am not in a position
to take any chances with victory so close at hand.
May I prove my loyalty?
I will require my charge blade.
You want me to arm you?
I don't quite see the joke.
I'm fighting for my life, General.
There is no joke.
You...
You push my buttons.
You know that?
Watch him.
The shaming rack would have ripped my four limbs from my body.
You have rescued me from this fate.
Therefore, my body is yours.
Including my good left arm.
Holy crap!
That's some gangster-ass shit.
I am impressed!
I think he's in, right?
I mean, on a probationary basis.
Thank you, Favi Tak.
May I take a moment alone?
The pain is tremendous.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Don't go too far.
Oh, my God! Crazy-ass haint.
This is definitely going in the collection, right?
Wait. Wait a minute.
There's something in here.
Oh, shit!