Defiance
the new SYFY show will is scheduled to première this Monday, the 15th
of April.
Official
Synopsis
“In the year 2046, it’s a new Earth –
with new rules. Over thirty years after various alien races arrived on Earth,
the landscape is completely altered, terraformed nearly beyond recognition. To
the town of Defiance, on what used to be St. Louis, comes the mysterious Nolan
(Grant Bowler) and his charge, Irisa (Stephanie Leonidas). As they settle into
town – overseen by the mayor, Amanda Rosewater (Julie Benz) and filled with
residents like the powerful Rafe McCawley (Graham Greene), enterprising lounge
owner Kenya (Mia Kirshner) and the ambitious, alien Tarrs (Tony Curran and
Jaime Murray) - events begin to unfold that threaten the fragile peace this
border town has fought for.”
Cast:
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| Grant Bowler - Nolan |
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| Julie Benz - Amanda Rosewater |
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| Stephanie Leonidas - Irisa |
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| Tony Curren - Datak Tarr |
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| Jaime Murray - Stahma Tarr |
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| Graham Greene - Rafe McCawley |
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| Mia Kirshner - Kenya |
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| Jesse Rath - Alak Tarr |
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| Trenna Keating - Doc Yewll |
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| Justin Rain - Quentin McCawley |
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| Nicole Munoz - Christie McCawley |
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| Dewshane Williams - Tommy LaSalle |
Alien
Races of Defiance
Castihans:
“Castithans are an aristocratic and ethereal race that
hail from the planet Daribo, and are known for their pale skin and beautiful
features. They are proud and haughty, and tend to dominate others in social
situations. These qualities, coupled with a cunning intelligence and unbridled
ambition, have helped them adapt to life on Earth. However, they are also vain
and prideful, and bristle at the mere implication that another race may exceed
them in intellect or beauty. Castithans have a rigid social structure, and
adhere to a strict caste system. Lower castes serve higher castes, and females
are seen as subservient to the males in their family. Other races believed
Castithan society would evolve on this new planet, but if anything it's driven
the survivors to cling to their heritage all the more. For Castithans, your
place in the world is determined at birth, and appearance is everything.
Castithan is spoken very, very quickly. It's a sign of
their impatience and also a challenge for anyone to keep up with them. Even the
Castithan writing system (fajizwalino, literally "revered characters") is complex
and irregular—and quite difficult to master. It's crucial to know whether one
is speaking to a superior, an inferior or an equal in order to speak Castithan
correctly (i.e. without causing offense or seeming crude).
Although
they are conservative with regard to tradition and language, Castithans tend to
be very liberal with their sexuality. Sex is as much a tool of political agenda
as it is an expression of love. Castithans have zero reservations about using
sex as a means to an end. That’s not to say that Castithans don’t also enjoy
sex to the extreme. Many of their most cherished ceremonies involve expressions
of passion and desire.”
Irathients:
“Irathients are the most common Votan race living on
Earth, hailing from the planet Irath. They're a proud, tribal people who are
sometimes perceived as feral by others, owing to their deep love of the natural
world. Irathients are handsome and naturally athletic, with bronze skin covered
in biologically occurring patterns. Fierce and fearless fighters, Irathients
pride themselves on their combat skills. They've adopted much of the technology
and weaponry developed by the other races, but most disputes are still settled
by hand-to-hand combat. Despite these aggressive behaviors, Irathients are also
a deeply spiritual people.
Despite
their strong sense of cultural pride, most Irathients understand this is a new
world and have made efforts to assimilate. Their athleticism, strength, and
intelligence allows them to succeed in a variety of occupations, but many
Irathients prefer mining and farm jobs that enable them to work the land as
their forefathers did. Their buildings are made mostly of wood and stone,
designed to blend in with their surroundings. This harmony with nature not only
pleases their gods, but provides a natural defense against their enemies.
The
Irathient language is spoken at a slow and deliberate pace. It is rich in
consonant clusters, and may sound halting at times as a result. Some of the
other Votan races consider Irathient coarse and harsh. But for anyone who's
studied their speech, it's clear that Irathients take great care in finding
unique ways to describe the world around them.”
Indogenes:
“The Indogenes are a technically-minded race who
augment their bodies with a variety of cybernetic implants. They tend to be
slender, bald, with geometrically-patterned skin of a solid color (most often
pure white). Indogene implants are specifically designed for their chosen
profession. They value science and knowledge above all else, and have invented
most of the technology used by the other alien races.
Indogenes
are incredibly hard workers, sometimes to the point of obsession. Their feeling
is that if you’re awake, you should be doing something productive. An
Indogene’s role is assigned to them after their childhood education and a
series of extensive tests and capability reviews. Indogene civilization is
built around the idea that every person has one primary role to perform that
serves their race. To serve is to live.
Indojisnen is the language of the Indogenes. It's a polysynthetic
language, which means that what may be expressed with five or six words in
English can be expressed with a single word in Indojisnen. Indojisnen is normally only spoken amongst
Indogenes. A variety of implants allow Indogenes to learn foreign languages
more quickly than their Votan peers, meaning they can slip into just about any
language with ease—and without a trace of accent.”
Sensoth:
“Sensoths are a large, fur-covered Votan race that
prefers to live life in the slow lane. They share many characteristics of the
old Earth sloth, tending to speak and act slowly. Possessing extreme long life
(twice the average of other Votans), they are never in a rush to see anything
done. Due to their strength, they are often used as heavy laborers by the other
races, though their sinister appearance can often veil a kind soul. Sensoths
range from well-muscled to gangly, but are always imposing.
Sensoths
hail from of region of planet Irath known as the Great Tarnalin Forest. Slowly
but surely, they established trade relations with the outside world.
Eventually, Castithan raiding parties invaded their forest, taking many
Sensoths back to their own homeworld to act as servants and soldiers in the
Castithan army. To this day, many Sensoths can be found in the employ of
wealthy Castithan families… a long, dark history from which the Sensoths have
not been able to escape. Still, in later centuries, Sensoths began to view
their employers (Castithan or not)as family, and protected them with equal
passion. Some would call them gullible, while others appreciate their fierce
loyalty.”
Liberata:
“Liberata are short and stocky, famous for their gruff
tempers and pettiness. They are looked down on by the other Votan races, and
usually fulfill the roles of servants or other menial laborers. Liberata are
small, with broad shoulders, thick necks, and wild tufts of hair.
The
Liberata once held a seat of economic power that dwindled centuries before the
Votan exodus to Earth. Their avarice was unbridled – business and profit were
part of their nature and gave meaning to their lives. Ultimately, this greed
led to the collapse of their society. Liberata families have spent years trying
to make amends for the sins of their past... a past which has never truly been
forgotten (if their general sarcasm is any indication). They’re a great hire
for any employer, since they work remarkably hard no matter how menial the
task. They take enormous pride in their work, sometimes to the point of overt
arrogance.”
Volge:
“The Volge are a warlike race, feared equally by
humans and other Votans. They stand over eight feet tall and wear fearsome
armor made from an alloy unique to their home planet of Omec. The Volge were
intentionally left behind by the other races when the Votans left on their
exodus to Earth. Their appearance during the Pale Wars was a surprise to
everyone.
No one
knows who smuggled the Volge aboard the Arks, or why, but they became an
immediate threat to everyone.
After
the Armistice, they retreated into underground caverns and have rarely been
seen since.”
Gulanee:
“The Gulanee are the most “alien” of all the Votan
species. Though many believe they’re just big balls of light, this is far from
the truth. They wear carefully crafted encapsulation suits that are difficult
to build and maintain. A Gulanee outside of his encapsulation suit can’t
survive for more than a few hours before his body dissipates.
The
Gulanee are a mystery to everyone, including other Votans. In fact, the other
races weren’t even aware of their existence until fairly recently. After the
realization that their star system was doomed, the Indogenes sent an expedition
to the planet Gula, looking for a suitable energy source to power their Ark
fleet. There they discovered the Gulanee and tried to establish contact. The
Gulanee formed a pact with the Votanis Collective, agreeing to harvest
gulanite, a precious fuel source found on their planet, in exchange for
allowing a portion of the Gulanee population to accompany the Arks to Earth. Most
of their people stayed behind, confident they would somehow endure the
destruction. With such a small contingent included aboard the Arks, it is a
rare thing to encounter a Gulanee in the New Frontier.”
Biomen:
“Biomen are the genetically engineered results of a
top-secret project commissioned by the Earth Military Coalition in the year
2000 to combat a potential alien invasion. It took Earth’s scientists the
better part of twenty years to perfect their lab-grown weapons of war. Biomen
are tall and hugely muscled. They’re designed to kill and withstand massive
amounts of punishment. They can have a variety of skin tones – both natural and
unnatural – and possess eyes of vivid color. Every group of Biomen has a “batch
name” based on the name of a U.S. president (Reagan, Carter, Woodrow, Barack)
and individuals are branded with a unique serial number (Ulysses-537634).
The
armistice between humans and Votans and the dissolution of the Earth Military
Coalition effectively rendered Biomen obsolete. The Earth Republic has tried to
integrate Biomen units into their security forces with mixed results. Many of
them suffer from the same aggression they displayed during the war, and behave
erratically when they’re not given something to destroy. For this reason,
Biomen are stigmatized by both Votans and humans.
They’re
not really considered to be a species of their own, as they are genetically
engineered humans created to be used as tools. But they are different enough
from the average human that most Biomen have trouble integrating with society.
Many surviving Biomen want nothing more than to be perceived as normal...”
Hellbugs:
“Hellbugs are a mutated form of a rather harmless
insect species from the Votanis system. Samples of these creatures were brought
aboard the Arks on the voyage to Earth. During the Arkfall disaster, their DNA
rained down upon the planet, only to be reconstructed by the terraformers and
twisted into a new and dangerous form of life. Hellbugs are vicious predators
that live in large collectives, usually within underground caverns in the
terraformed frontier.
Hellbugs
come in a variety of shapes. The smallest are Skitterlings – baby Hellbugs that
are nimble and deadly when attacking in swarms. Warriors, Archers, and Monarchs
comprise the soldiers of the Hellbug army. At the top of the food chain is the
Matron: a single momma Hellbug found in each nest who is the progenitor of the
species. Rumors persist of an even larger form of Hellbug – the Hellion. If the
stories are to be believed, Hellions are several stories tall and carry an army
of smaller Hellbugs within their own bodies.
One might wonder why
there hasn't been more of an effort to eradicate the entire species. The answer
is simple: Hellbugs produce one of the most powerful forms of fuel on the
planet. They ingest gulanite ore as a digestive aid, which is transformed
inside their bodies and excreted. Hellbug shtakocontains unrefined
petrohol – the main fuel source for rollers and other vehicles in the new
frontier.”Trailer:
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