Pilot (Defiance)

"" is the first episode of Season One of Defiance and the first episode overall. It is scheduled to air in the US on April 15, 2013 on SyFy.

Synopsis
In the beginning of the episode, you are given a clear perspective on the relationship that Joshua Nolan and Irisa have with each other. They are Ark Hunters - people who scavenge through Ark Falls in search of valuable and significant finds, in an effort to turn a profit. They owe someone a great deal of money and have a dream that their eyes are set towards - paradise. Throughout the episode, you are given exaplanations of more in-depth events that brought them closer together. For example, you are described how Irisa became Nolan's adopted daughter. Their bond is what determines the strength and integrity of Defiance, in the present and future, as they play a huge role in Defiance's upcoming throughout the season.

They (Nolan and Irisa) discover Defiance by accident, by having Defiance's Lawkeepers rescue them in a time of great need. Upon arrival of Defiance, you are shown the remarkable survival of St. Lious's arc that astonishingly survived the terraforming events that ran amok after the Ark Fall event occured. The survival of the arc is a symbol in the town of Defiance, as well as the actions of the "Defiant Few" during the Pale Wars. The result of these actions and consequences are what gave way to Defiance's name.

The episode focuses primarily on Nolan and Irisa's involvement in the incidents and events that occur in Defiance. At first, they search of means to make quick, easy money (scrip). Sooner than later, they find themselves involved in a love affair between rival families, a murder that has taken place in Defiance, with multiple suspects in question, and they find themselves stuck between having to choose to stay and fight the incoming Volge or to leave and persue their dream of paradise. Loyalties, honor, and defiance are called into question, heavily, throughout this episode.

In the end, you may be expected to have a feeling of accomplishment, heroism, justice, plotting schemes, and the remembrance of our past that defines our future. These feelings should allow you to welcome many new episodes that are yet to come!