November 2, 2025 • 47 mins
The war may be over, but peace is far from won.
As the dust of battle settles, Draxan and Vylara struggle to save what remains of their people while Zirak vows vengeance in the ashes of the fallen mothership. Across Paraxis, Ethan awakens from the wreckage of victory, haunted by guilt and loss as he faces the cost of survival, the death of Daniel and the destruction of the Xylothians. Maya and Malik try to comfort him but the costs ar too great.
In Lybrook, Abby defies fear to save a wounded Xylothian, planting the first fragile seed of compassion between two broken worlds. Meanwhile, Seraphine, Raven, Malachi, Viggo and Lucia uncover ancient secrets that hint at a power greater than war itself.
But as alliances shift and destinies awaken, one truth becomes clear—ending a war is easy. Rebuilding what’s left of humanity is the real battle.
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(00:01):
Previously on The Guardian.
Commander,they have acquired Xyothian Technology.
It is entirely possiblethey have adapted our cloaking technology.
We must secure the planet's resourcesto ensure the survival of our race.
Commander.
Their planet is on the brinkof ecological collapse.
Today, we gather to honor the graduatesof this elite program.
(00:24):
You shall receive the highest honor.
The title of guardian.
I am proud to announce
to Daniel Mitchell and his brother,Ethan Mitchell, are the first brothers
to ever serve as guardiansto our new guardian, Daniel Mitchell.
The implant is essentialfor your guardian suits interface.
(00:44):
Guardians. Prepare to launch.
Ethan, can I speak with you for a moment?
Not not far from Port Lock.
And your right arm.
After.
It's a new prototype I've been working on,
and I've genetically tunedthe suit to your interface.
Commander,
(01:05):
we have detectedan anomaly in the planet's surface.
We must ascertain the origin.
We eliminate the threat.
What are we looking for here?
Information. Resources.
The vessel of Elysium.
A powerful artifact
said to possess the abilityto control the elements themselves.
Look here.The vessel appears to be a person.
That girl looks like you, Lucia.
(01:26):
Take it and go. Raven!
Thank you. Abby.
Seraphine appreciates your contribution.
Abby? Are you okay?
Yeah. I'm OK.
Just another reminder of the timeswe live in.
Remember?
Our mission is to eliminate the Guardiansand secure the base.
And now go and come back victorious. Sir.
(01:48):
Yes, sir.
It is time. To launch the assault.
Cause I know things are here.
Ethan. Now
come on.
We need to get to the suit chamber.
Even if we get the debris removed,we can't take the capsules in there.
They'll pick us up one by one.
Then we'll have to go through the tunnelsbelow the chamber.
(02:08):
Tell me againwhile we're risking our necks out here.
Because if we don't, no one else will.
The fights changing and we're out of time.
We lost too much Doctor Lincoln.
He was my friend.
Knock him out.
Oh, my.
And you're 100 for replacing him.
All the honor.
(02:30):
You want
all your car
and your backpack?
I want my my my whole.
Watch out! Behind you.
Another born in Hartford. Brother.
I got caught up.
You will regret underestimating me,Mitchell.
(02:51):
Even I know Bailey.
Come on. Maya.
I'm coming.
If I fall, I have all her to go.
Oh, no. No! Ethan.
I didn't want to let you down.
You didn't. Daniel.
You were incredible up there.
I just wanted to proveI could sit down with you.
(03:12):
That I was worthy of being my guardian.
Oh, no. No, no.
Ethan, don't do this.
We can fight together.
The ritual will guard Ethan Hawke.
No. I have to finish this up.
She walked over to me.
You're gonna get yourself killed.
(03:33):
I can't stop her.
Ethan.
Gavin. What's on?
Ethan. Ethan.
Hyah! There he is.
It's over.
The war is really over.
(03:56):
It's over.
But what does it mean?
What comes next?
(04:16):
The battlefield stretches
before Draxand the canvas of Chaos and Destruction.
The remnants of the once proudalien mothership.
They sprawled acrossthe landscape is smoldering wreckage.
A testament to the fierce battlethat just raged.
Genocide. Drax.
And walks through the field of countlessfallen silo bands.
(04:38):
Each lifeless form bears witnessto the harrowing toll of the battle.
What have we done?
His steps lead him toward
the crashed mothership.
The shattered
hull of the mothership looms, a starkreminder of the destruction.
Survivingsilo lions gather near the wreckage,
(05:01):
tending to their woundedand mourning their fallen brethren.
From the ship's
halls, Iraq appearsbloodied from the fall of the mothership.
But alive.
He stares out and what's left of his eye.
Lothian Army.
Look, it's the commander.
Sorry, Rock.
I survived before them.
(05:22):
Zarek stands tall
silently.
We must regroup.
Our fight is not over.
The Prussians will pay for this.
On the other side of the field,Jackson comes into view.
Zarek sees him in the distanceand is relieved.
Braxton, a squad leader, has survived.
(05:50):
Commander, what have we done?
Our race has been decimated. Why?
Because of power.
Drax, my most loyal soldier.
We will regroup.
We will take vengeance on thosewho have hurt us.
Jackson's expression darkens with concern
as he realizes Ballora is missing.
(06:14):
Where is Ballora?
She was last seen in the battle roomat a station when the ship came down.
I don't know if she made it.
I must find her.
Drax in pushes,buys Iraq and enters the ship.
Inside the
wreckage, Drax and stepscarefully through the dimly lit hallways
(06:36):
filled with twisted metal,scattered debris and echoes of despair.
Laura.
Laura, where are you?
Amidst the debris.
Drax. And stumbles upon a fallen comrade.
Hold on, my friend.
Are you okay?
I'll lift. Sir.
(06:57):
I think my leg is broken.
Okay,
I'll get you out of here.
But first I must find Advisor Valera.
Do you know where she might be?
Last I remember, sir,she was in a battle pod advising you.
Of course.
I will come back for you soon.
(07:18):
Hang tight.
Yes, sir.
I don't think I'm going anywhere.
Laura!
Answer me!
A glimmer of hope ignites
within himas he uncovers a partially buried chamber.
(07:38):
Laura.
Drax.
You found me
beneath the debris.
The Laura lies trapped.
Her face softeningwith Ridley at the sight of Drax.
I had to.
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
I don't think so.
I just can't move under this stuff.
(07:58):
Get me out of here quickly!
Jackson moves the debris and pulls herfree, helping her to her feet.
Thank you. Jackson.
I thought I'd be stuck in thereuntil I died.
Let us get out of here.
I found another trapped comrade.
We need to get her out to.
They both make their way backto the injured silo.
(08:20):
You okay? My friend?
We are going to get out of here.
Thank you sir.
Jacksonand Valera make their way to the exit.
Carry in the engines.
I love you.
As Jackson and Fuller emergefrom the wreckage
of the mothership, they are metwith the fervent cries of their fellows.
I know that's stirred by Chirac'simpassioned speech.
(08:42):
The proceedings have taken everythingfrom us.
We cannot let their actions go unpunished.
As a crowd
bursts out in cheer,the Laura steps forward.
Stop!
We cannot keep doing this.
We cannot let Chiraclead us to more senseless bloodshed.
(09:03):
It is because of usthat the proxy has declared their war.
It was us who destroyed this planetto force their hand.
We are the reason.
Because I loathe the individual.
Zizek stares at her with fury.
Do you dare challenge my authority?
The Brexiteers will face all wrath.
We will not restuntil they are eradicated.
(09:25):
No, Zarek, can you not see?
Our mission is over?
We lost.
This is not our past. This.
All of this happenedbecause of our arrogance.
We have to find another way to survive.
Traitors! You will pay for this betrayal.
Take them.
(09:46):
The moment hangs in the airthick with tension.
The Lothian standard torn betweentheir leader and their fellow soldier.
Jackson takes a deep breath.
It is done.
As I recall,you no longer have authority here.
I cannot follow you blindly anymore.
We need to find a way to co-existwith the Saxons.
(10:07):
Revenge will only bring more death.
Suffering?
We've lost too much alreadyto keep going down this path.
And he'sour Lothian hero who wishes to follow me.
Come with us.
We will begin a new truth.
We choose a different path.
One that leads to understanding,not destruction.
(10:30):
Jackson and Valera turn and startwalking away from the mothership.
If you see Lothians, follow the engines.
I Lothian stops them.
Thank you for saving me, Jackson, butI think I will stay with our commander.
Besides, I would only slow you down.
Of course. As you wish.
As Jackson and Valeriewalk away with some of the side Lothians,
(10:53):
Chirac's anger intensifies.
You are traitors.
I will hunt you down.
Jackson and Valerieglance over their shoulders one last time.
Then continue walking away.
(11:22):
In the dim
light of the hospital room, envelopsEthan as he slowly stirs
his weary eyes,adjusting to the surroundings. Oh.
Maya sits
beside him, her handsfolded tightly in her lap.
Her expressiona blend of relief and worry.
Ethan?
(11:43):
You're awake.
Maya.
How long?
Three days. Ethan.
You've been out since the explosion.
Daniel.
Maya.
Silence speaks more than words.
Ethan's expression crumbles.
Oh, Ethan.
(12:04):
I'm so sorry about Daniel.
This I Lothians.
After you destroyed the mothership,
all of those I Lothian ships went down.
Apparently, their powerall came from the mothership
as well as the battle soldiers.
The war is over.
I destroyed them.
The Psi Lothians,
(12:25):
all of them.
You did what you had to do, he said.
They would have destroyed us.
You won the war.
Despite Malik's reassurances,
Ethan's torment persists.
Tears welled up, his voicecracking under the weight of guilt.
I eradicated an entire species.
(12:47):
What have I done,
Ethan?
You saved countless lives.
It's a heavy burden.
But you did it to protect us all.
Maya embraces Ethan.
There's something else you need to know.
The guardians.
There's been a change in command.
What? Why?
(13:08):
I don't know.
Maybe they're tryingto reestablish a system.
After the warstarted, the military fell into disarray.
We were the last line of defense.
I need to see Daniel.
I need to say goodbye
to you.
We'll be right here with you.
Ethan. You.
(13:45):
Are in the depths of the Crimson Corsairshideout.
The group gathers in a roomilluminated by flickering lights.
We're here because this eyelothian's left us no choice.
We adapt or we perish.
The war is over.
But now we need to find a wayto restore the world we knew.
(14:05):
Well, then, isn't adaptation key?
In times of chaos, the cleverfind their own path.
We may take what we need to survive, but
we're not here to exploit those alreadysuffering.
We're here for something bigger. We go.
And what exactly are we here for?
Seraphim.
(14:26):
What's this Grand planyou've been keeping under wraps?
You'll know that when the time is right,we go.
Until then, you will follow orders.
Or you can leave and seehow far your arrogance gets you out there.
Bigger leans back, smirking faintly,but his eyes cut towards Lucia,
eyes off the kid. Vigo.
(14:46):
You so much as breathe in her direction
and will be havinga different kind of conversation.
Just curious, that's all.
Yeah, let's keep it that way.
Raven steps forward.
This is Lindbergh's tribute.
They're scared, but they're paying. Good.
I remember we're playing a long game here.
(15:09):
Patience and loyaltywill get us further than brute force.
Vico turns and nods towards Lucia.
And what about her?
Why are you so interested in her?
Watch yourself Diego.
She's one of ours now.
That's all you need to know.
Lucia is here because I said so.
Her skills,whatever they may be, are her own.
(15:33):
And none of your business.
We use our skills to protect each other.
That's our way.
And that's how we'll survive.
But there is much more to do.
Until now, we were just bandits.
Now we must become the saviors.
A praxis.
So what's the next move, boss?
(15:53):
We need to make our way backinto the city.
Back to the library.
There's information therethat will help us.
Then it's time to leave the cityand start something
new. You.
Dim light castlong shadows over the room as Ethan,
(16:14):
Maya and Malak gatherbeside the covered body of Daniel.
He loved you so much. Ethan.
And he filled his duty to the end.
He was my brother.
More than just my wingman.
Daniel was a good soldier, Ethan.
He fought with honor and dignity.
(16:35):
I'm so sorry, my friend.
Maya and Malik exchange a glance.
Sensing Ethan's need for solitude.
They began to step away.
We'll be right outside.
Left alone with his grief.
Ethan lifts the fabricand places his hand on Daniel's arm.
(16:58):
He struggles to keep control.
I'm sorry, Daniel.
I should have been there.
I should have never left your side.
Commander McLaughlin enters the room.
He places a hand on Ethan shoulder.
(17:19):
He won't let me take him home.
Will they?
No they won't, son.
The secrecy of the Guardian programforbids it.
Ethan's eyes hardened slightlyas he looks up at the commander.
I need to find a way to take himback, sir.
Yeah, I know.
Before the brass getshere, we'll figure it out.
(17:39):
We're all here for you, Ethan.
For now.
Take your time here.
Ethan leans in on McLauchlan for support.
A warrior scarred by war,bearing the weight of loss.
Your brother was a hero.
His courage and sacrificewon't be forgotten.
(18:13):
The smoldering wreckage
of a downed silo and mining ship casts
ominous shadows over the group of brookstownspeople, led by Abby.
Stay alert.
We don't know what we might find in there.
Amidst the debris.
They discover an injured silo that slumpedagainst the remains of the ship.
Look, one of them survived.
(18:35):
We should kill it now. It.
Absolutely not.
Rory.
We are not executioners.
This thing is injured and scared.
It's them or us, Abby.
We can't cross it.
We can't trust any of them.
Right, right, right.
The silo.
The inn cowers in fear behind some debris.
(18:55):
Enough!
Have we all lost compassionalong with everything else?
This creature needs our help.
If we turn to violence now, we areno better than those who attacked us.
We must be better.
Abby turns toward the silo and slowlywalks closer.
She holds out her hand.
You're safe now.
We won't let anything happen to you.
(19:17):
Come with us.
That's it. Thank you.
A few of the townspeople stepped forwardand helped the silo the into his feet.
We got him, Abby.
I sure hope you know what you're doing.
Abby's act of
compassion spreadsthroughout the townspeople.
They hold up the silo, the end.
As they head back towards live Brook. You.
(19:50):
Must.
The vast desert
stretchesendlessly under the merciless sun.
In the distance,a small town shimmers on the horizon.
Jackson,the Laura and their band of weary silo.
(20:10):
The ants press forward.
We must find food and water soon.
We will try their.
As they near the town.
Weary eyesturn towards the silo behind us.
Fear and resentmentripple through the community.
Their whispers growing louder.
(20:31):
We don't want you here.
So I Lothians.
Why are they here?
They are the reason our world is dying.
Jacksonand the group stop in their tracks.
Realizingthey may have made a great mistake.
A desperate zealotthe and steps forward, please.
We need food. Water.
(20:53):
Why should we help you?
You destroyed everything. It's our turn.
We're not going to letthese aliens just walk into our town. You.
You're going to.
Jackson and Valerie attemptto shield themselves.
(21:13):
Jackson begins fighting the tried toprotect the group, but he is overwhelmed.
The blood stains the desert sandas the once proud
silo bandsare reduced to desperate survival.
A rock hits Jackson in his temple,and he falls to the ground.
He looks up, his sight blurry
as one of the townsfolk looked down on it.
(21:34):
Alien scum.
Everything goes black.
On us.
(21:55):
Inside Abbey's
modest tavern, Abbeysits in a chair across from the silo.
The in.
The John and Sarahare standing next to her. Hi.
I never asked your name.
The silo.
The inn stares at her, confused.
He can't understand this abbey.
Not all of them speak our language,you know.
They had to learn.
(22:16):
What is your name?
Name?
Oh, Abbey.
He doesn't understand you, Abbey.
Leans in.
Yes. Your name?
That name.
Simon
Abbey extends her hand.
(22:37):
There you go.
I knew you could do it, Simon.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm Abbey Violet, Zeeland.
I'll take care of you.
There is nothing to be scared of here.
Outside, the curious murmurs
of the townsfolk press against the walls.
(22:57):
The door to Abbey's tavern opens,and John and Sarah step out.
What's happened? George?
All right, come on, folks,give them some space. Yes.
There's a slight Lothian inside. Yes.
Abbey speaking, but he's injured,
exhausted,and he's not here to harm anybody.
(23:19):
He's scared. Just like plenty of you.
All Abbey's doing is making sure he's safeand that he understands
he's not in danger here.
Scared? Not John.
They destroyed our planet.
Took everything from us.
How can we trust one of them?
I'm not asking you to trust him.
I'm only asking that you give him a chance
(23:41):
to prove what he is,not just what he looks like.
What if he's wrong?
Then we deal with that together.
If we shut the door on,everyone has different.
We'll never see the oneswho are trying to make things right.
But can we trust in John?
Is Abbey safe in there?
Abbey knows what she's doing.
(24:03):
If she thought for one second that shewasn't safe, she would not be in there.
We've all known Abbey for a long time.
She has risked herself for all of usin this town.
More times than I can count.
If she says he deserves a chance,I believe her.
And I think you should too.
The crowd stares, glancespassing between neighbors.
(24:25):
The tension doesn't vanish, but somethingshifts, the hard edge softening.
I want you all to remember who we are.
We help people when they need it.
That's how we've survived this long.
By looking out for each other.
And right now,that means letting Abbey do her part.
(24:46):
Go on. Give them some space.
Abbey's got this.
Slowly, the people begin to disperse.
I still don't like it.
Neither do I.
But if John is. Seriously? It's all right.
The street goes quiet again.
The tensionslingering in the air like smoke.
But for now, the crowd has gone.
(25:17):
The desolate city looms around them.
Sarah often leads a small groupthrough the city wreckage.
They arrive at the library,its windows shattered and walls crumbling.
A symbol of knowledge.
Now a monument of a forgotten past.
Legal. You. Unless you wait out here.
Keep your eyes peeled, Raven.
(25:37):
Malachi and I will return soon.
As you wish.
Seraphim, Seraphim, Malachi
and Raven enter the library.
Dust billows through the airas they come through the door.
This place gives me the creeps.
What? Why are you laughing?
Really?The big tough guy. Scared of ghosts.
(26:00):
It's almost cute.
Outside the library.
Bigger watches Lucia intently.
Lucia, I can't help but noticeyou're quite the enigma.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Oh, come now, you can't hide it.
SarahFinn's got her eyes on you for a reason.
(26:22):
Really? I don't know what you mean.
There's something about you
just wondering what secretsyou're keeping.
My reasons are my own. Now leave me alone.
Okay.
My dear.
Keep your little secrets.
But if you ever feel like sharing.
(26:42):
I'm an excellent confidante
inside the crumbling library.
The group moves cautiously and makesher way back to the folklore section.
Serafin grabbed something off the tableand puts it in her pocket. Wow.
What's that you got there, Serafin?
Oh, just something interesting.
Interesting?
(27:03):
Care to share, boss?
Yeah. Spill the beans.
All right, all right.
Serafinpulls the object out of her pocket.
It's just an old magnifying glass.
Come on, guys, lighten up.
Well, can you blame us?
You've been awfully secretive lately.
Malachi grabs a book off his shelf.
(27:25):
Hey, Serafin.
Look at this.
It's like the one we found earlier.
There's a whole shelf full of that.
Serafin walks up to the shelf and startsreading the spines on the books.
The magical history praxis.
Gods of the old world.
Good eye. Malachi.
These might be something we can use.
(27:46):
Grab as many as you can.
The three of them. Startclearing the shelf.
Putting the books in their bags.
Let's go.
I think we got what we need.
It's time to head back to the hideout.
We need to prepare the corsairsfor our departure.
(28:07):
The three emerge
from the ruins of the librarywhere Vigo and Lucia await their return.
So, did you find anythinginteresting in there?
We found some things that might be of use.
Some book about the Old world.
Well, that does sound fascinating.
Does it say anything about me? Serafin?
(28:29):
Is it going to help us?
I hope so, sweet girl.
Indeed.
Knowledge is power.
Let's hopeit shed some light on your situation.
Yeah. Anyway,
let's get back to the hideout.
We have a lot to discussbefore heading out.
(28:50):
This.
Zarek walks through the silo,the encounter with a few of his ranking
soldiers.
The vaccines have no ideawhat will be coming for them, commander.
Without our ships and technology
(29:12):
and our scientists,it will be difficult to lead.
Scientist. We need warriors.
We'll regroup and make our own way.
We'll regrow Army mean when the time isright, we will crush the vaccines.
Yes, commander.
Salvage what you can. We will adapt.
We will take what?
Technology we have left and use it.
We will train the New Scientist, reverseengineer the technology and learn from it.
(29:34):
Commander.
What about the mothership?
We rebuild it. No.
The ship is gone.
We can use it as our base of operations.
We'll build something new. We will follow.
Whatever you choose.
Yes, sir.
And let us rise from his ashes.
Stronger and more relentless than ever.
(29:54):
The press has learned to feelthe sidelines once again.
We will not restuntil we've destroyed them all.
Let the proxies tremblebefore the mighty decide.
All the enemy.
(30:23):
Ethan's room is sparse and orderly.
A reflection of his disciplined life.
But today, the meticulous packing carriesa weight of finality.
A goodbye wrapped in silence.
Maya enters the room.
You're really doing this?
I have to, Maya.
(30:43):
I have to get him back to Mom and Dad.
Maya moves close to Ethanas he stands in a embrace.
You've always known your heart, Ethan.
It's your compassion that I love the most.
I can't stand to say goodbye.
I never thoughtI'd have to leave like this. Maya.
Without you.
The two of them sit on the side of Ethan'srack.
(31:06):
Holding each otherthrough. It for you, Ethan.
Every day.
Every night. Forever.
If I have to. I will wait.
Malik enters the room.
It's time.
Ethan.
I'll find you again.
Maya.
(31:26):
No matter how long it takes.
As they leave the room, Ethanturns his head to look at it.
One last time.
Goodbye.
At the gates of the military base,
a wooden cart waits, carryingDaniel's body.
(31:47):
Ethan is flanked by Maya and Malik.
His comradesgathering in silence to honor the fallen.
Ethan turns to Mayaand leans in for a final kiss.
I'll find you again, Maya.
I promise.
We for you as long as it takes.
As long as it takes. I'll wait.
(32:08):
Ethan.
Class Malik's hand firmly.
Take care of her, Malik.
You have my word, Ethan.
He climbs into the cart
and cracks the reins, signaling the horses
to begin their journey.
To lower the.
(33:09):
In his office,commander McLaughlin stands by the window,
gazing at the cleanup efforts outside.
Colonel Harrison enters the room.
Welcome, Colonel.
Please have a seat.
(33:31):
The battle was devastating.
Yes, sir.
We lost many good soldiers,including Daniel and Ethan Mitchell.
I heard they were the heroesthat brought down the silo ships.
That's correct. Colonel.
Ethan was a great leaderand a good friend.
I'm sorry for the loss, commander,but I'll be frank.
(33:54):
We have decided to dismantlethe Guardian program.
What? Dismantle the suits.
The tech.
It's all to be decommissioned, sir.
The suits were our most potent defense.
Why would you dismantle the Guardians?
The decision is final.
Without Doctor Lincoln.
We can't maintain them. No one knows how.
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Same goes for the hosts.
The implants must be removed.
With all due
respect, sir, we need those suits.
If another threat emerges. Believes it.
The threat has passed.
We won. Commander.
The silo teams are no more.
Your position will be reevaluated.
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Understood, sir.
We will follow orders.
Harrison stands and places his handon McLaughlin's shoulder.
This change won't be easy, commander, but
it's necessary.
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Malik and Maya
walked towards McLaughlin's office.
Colonel Harrison walks out.
They snap to attention, sir.
At ease. Guardians.No need for formalities.
We owe you a great debt for your service.
Thank you sir.
Harrison nods and walks away.
What do you think, Malik?
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I don't know, Maya.
Let's wait for the commanderand see what he says.
The door opens slightlyand the queen pokes his head out.
Come inside and sit down, both of you.
There's much to discuss.
Both Mayaand Malik see the conflict in his eyes.
The Guardian
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program and the suits are being disbanded.
What?
Why shut down the program now?
What if there's another threat?
The Colonel believesthe threat has passed.
We can't maintain the tech anymorewithout Doctor Lincoln.
We're all being reassigned.
What if we need the suits again?
The guardian angels are allwe have left to protect us.
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I voiced those concerns, too.
But the decision is final.
What does this mean for us, commander?
You'll find your wayno matter where you're sent.
And as for me, I'll do what
I can to support youthrough this transition.
Malik places a hand on my shoulder.
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We'll get through this, Maya.
As the sun dips below
the horizon, the remnants of the skyLothian ships glint lightly.
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Abby stands at the edge of town.
Her silhouette framedagainst the fiery hues of the sunset.
I can't believe it's finally over.
Just.
Zeitlin steps up behind her.
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His eyes are fixedon the remains of the ships.
As I say, Lothian's gone.
Yeah. Cylon.
They're gone. I'm.
I'm sorry.
Zeitlin tilts his headslightly, his brow furrowing
as if trying to understand her words.
Bad? Yes. Bad.
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But you're safe now.
He glances at Abby, then at the ground,
his hands curling and curlingas though searching for a meaning.
Silent, safe here.
Yes, Cylon.
You are safe here.
Silence.
Head lowers, his shoulders droopingslightly as a low, soft tone escapes him.
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A sound of grief. Him?
No. Silo stands.
Abby takes his hand.
Knows I Lothian's island.
But you're not alone.
Simon looks at her, his gaze searching.
The words are foreign, but her tonecarries the weight of meaning.
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He nods slowly, uncertain but comforted.
Not not alone.
As the stars beginto sparkle into existence,
Abby and Silent continuestaring out into the darkness.
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Sarafin leads her team through the city.
These books could hold the keysto your past.
Lucia. Do you really think so?
Could it help us with whatever it iswe're going to do?
I'm not promising anything, Lucia.
We need every piece of informationwe can get to understand your power.
Perhaps, my dear,I can assist you with that.
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I have a knack for decoding mysteries,
decoding and ancient magic.
Sounds like wishful thinking, Viggo.
You puta lot of faith in the scraps of paper.
Seraphim.
What we needare things that we can act on.
Strategies.
What binds our allies?
We won't know until we try.
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And right now,we need to learn as much as we can.
Maybe so, but books will stop.
A blade in your throat.
If we linger too long chasing answers.
We may lose the chance to keep her safe.
Well, see these illusions, soldier.
The girls guest demandsmore than hiding. Was.
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And I've seen what happenswhen men like you go chasing power, Viggo.
It always ends in graves.
As darknessfalls, the group reaches their hideout.
It's not a thing.
Welcome home.
Thanks. Gather the corsairs.
We are leaving.
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As they enter Sarah Finn's dwelling.
Surfing puts her packs downand reaches in and grabs out a book.
She begins reading aloudas the group watches her closely.
The folklore talks about ancientpeople known as the Carry ONS.
Each of them had some sort of power.
Some could control fire, some wind,
but none of them couldcontrol all of the elements.
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This book speaks
of some sort of being called the Elysium.
The being is so powerfulit could alter the weather and bring forth
fire from the heavens.
Is that supposed to be me?
But I'm not that powerful.
I can barely start a firewith a few pieces of trash.
It could be you.
Who knows?
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But just because you are not powerful yet
doesn't mean you cannot be leader.
You are chasing fantasy's seraphim.
Why would we actually trustfictional books?
These books are bathed in some truth.
This isn't a game, Viggo.
Whatever's in herecould change everything.
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The world is dying.
And if someone doesn't save it,there will be no world left.
I don't know where I came from,why I have these powers and this.
This was thousands of years ago.
How is it possible? I'm one of them.
It doesn't sound likeyou have to be one of these people.
Lucia. It's a prophecy.
It could take thousands of yearsbefore it is fulfilled.
(41:43):
Listen to you people.
You are
talking aboutbooks that talk about a time of magic.
There is no factual documentation here.
You're right. Peter.
None of this is fact.
We don't know if any of this is true.
But don't wait for it to our planetto try.
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Raven, listening to the conversation,turns to Vigo.
Besides Vigo.
Do you really want to
stay in this forsaken rubblefor the rest of your existence?
Come on. This could be fun.
Vigo shakes his head.
I guess your mindset.
One of the menpoked their head inside the door.
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Safi, the men are ready to leavewhenever you are.
We will await your orders.
Serafin nods and he closes the door.
The group gathers their things andprepares to leave to begin their journey.
(42:51):
Zia sits in a
dimly lit chamber, his angerpulsating through his mind.
He rummages through maps of praxis.
How did such an inferior race manageto defeat us?
I'm. Commander.
The others are ready to await your orders.
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I'll be out in a moment.
No car.
Zarek emerges from the mothership.
The colossal wreck towers over the valley,its jagged frame a reminder of defeat.
Yet around his carcass,something new takes shape.
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Silo.
Leon's labor feverishly broken. Silo.
The UN suits are dragged through the dust.
Their face flayed, shattered.
Their limbs twisted.
The wrecks are heaped into grimmounds at the feet of the mothership.
Zarek climbsa crude platform of welded steel.
The firelight casting him in a bloodred shadow.
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So lonely it is.
They think we are broken.
Defeated.
They think this belongs to them.
That we would fade into dust.
But look around you.
The ship is not a tomb.
It is a womb.
And from it we are reborn.
Sharper, stronger. On using.
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We will take back what was stolen.
We will call that victory in the ash.
And when the Guardians namesare forgotten, the galaxy will remember
only us from the edgeof the crowd of figure steps forward.
Battle scarred, her armor dentedbut unbroken.
Her mask is off,her face marked with soot and defiance.
It is Kara.
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If Paraxis needs warriors,then you will have mine.
Let me serve.
Let me fight at your side. And.
Zarek studies her.
A long silence, his eyes measuring.
Not her strength, but her loyalty.
You will have your place, Kara.
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But no.
This failure is death.
Rise and prove your worth from the shadowsbeyond the fires.
Another figure emerges.
His steps are slower,heavier, weighed down by shame.
It is Voss, nowscarred and stripped of honor.
He kneels in the dirt.
Commander, I failed you.
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I am carrying that disgrace.
But if you grant me a second chance,I will burn the stars for you.
Zarek descends from the platform.
His shadow stretching long across.
Bosses bound for.
He grips Vos, his chin,forcing his eyes upward.
You did fail me, Vos.
I do not cast aside weapons.
You will fight again not for redemption,but because I command it.
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And if you fail me oncemore, your ashes will be all that remains.
Vos bowslowered, trembling not from fear of death,
but from the intoxicating weightof being chosen again.
And in the dying light of duskaround the carcass of the mothership.
A new army is born.
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The sky
bleeds orange and purpleas the day fades into twilight.
A solitary carriage movessteadily along the deserted road,
its wheels groaningbeneath the weight of grief.
Ethan sits alone, his facehalf lit by the dying
sun, has swallowed by the shadow.
His eyes never leave the horizon ahead.
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I'm so sorry, little brother.
You'll be home soon, I promise.
The carriage rolls on.
Behind him lieseverything he's lost before him.
A future clouded,uncertain as twilight surrenders.
Tonightthe stars break through the darkness.
Silent witnessesto a vow carried on one man's shoulders.
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Ethan's journey continues.
His grief rise with him.
Heavy and unyielding.
Yet somewhere in that green a fire still burns.
A fire that will not let him stop.
And as the road stretches into shadow,the fate of Paraxis moves with.
Previously on The Guardian.
Commander,they have acquired Xyothian Technology.
It is entirely possiblethey have adapted our cloaking technology.
We must secure the planet's resourcesto ensure the survival of our race.
Commander.
Their planet is on the brinkof ecological collapse.
Today, we gather to honor the graduatesof this elite program.
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You shall receive the highest honor.
The title of guardian.
I am proud to announce
to Daniel Mitchell and his brother,Ethan Mitchell, are the first brothers
to ever serve as guardiansto our new guardian, Daniel Mitchell.
The implant is essentialfor your guardian suits interface.
(00:44):
Guardians. Prepare to launch.
Ethan, can I speak with you for a moment?
Not not far from Port Lock.
And your right arm.
After.
It's a new prototype I've been working on,
and I've genetically tunedthe suit to your interface.
Commander,
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we have detectedan anomaly in the planet's surface.
We must ascertain the origin.
We eliminate the threat.
What are we looking for here?
Information. Resources.
The vessel of Elysium.
A powerful artifact
said to possess the abilityto control the elements themselves.
Look here.The vessel appears to be a person.
That girl looks like you, Lucia.
(01:26):
Take it and go. Raven!
Thank you. Abby.
Seraphine appreciates your contribution.
Abby? Are you okay?
Yeah. I'm OK.
Just another reminder of the timeswe live in.
Remember?
Our mission is to eliminate the Guardiansand secure the base.
And now go and come back victorious. Sir.
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Yes, sir.
It is time. To launch the assault.
Cause I know things are here.
Ethan. Now
come on.
We need to get to the suit chamber.
Even if we get the debris removed,we can't take the capsules in there.
They'll pick us up one by one.
Then we'll have to go through the tunnelsbelow the chamber.
(02:08):
Tell me againwhile we're risking our necks out here.
Because if we don't, no one else will.
The fights changing and we're out of time.
We lost too much Doctor Lincoln.
He was my friend.
Knock him out.
Oh, my.
And you're 100 for replacing him.
All the honor.
(02:30):
You want
all your car
and your backpack?
I want my my my whole.
Watch out! Behind you.
Another born in Hartford. Brother.
I got caught up.
You will regret underestimating me,Mitchell.
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Even I know Bailey.
Come on. Maya.
I'm coming.
If I fall, I have all her to go.
Oh, no. No! Ethan.
I didn't want to let you down.
You didn't. Daniel.
You were incredible up there.
I just wanted to proveI could sit down with you.
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That I was worthy of being my guardian.
Oh, no. No, no.
Ethan, don't do this.
We can fight together.
The ritual will guard Ethan Hawke.
No. I have to finish this up.
She walked over to me.
You're gonna get yourself killed.
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I can't stop her.
Ethan.
Gavin. What's on?
Ethan. Ethan.
Hyah! There he is.
It's over.
The war is really over.
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It's over.
But what does it mean?
What comes next?
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The battlefield stretches
before Draxand the canvas of Chaos and Destruction.
The remnants of the once proudalien mothership.
They sprawled acrossthe landscape is smoldering wreckage.
A testament to the fierce battlethat just raged.
Genocide. Drax.
And walks through the field of countlessfallen silo bands.
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Each lifeless form bears witnessto the harrowing toll of the battle.
What have we done?
His steps lead him toward
the crashed mothership.
The shattered
hull of the mothership looms, a starkreminder of the destruction.
Survivingsilo lions gather near the wreckage,
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tending to their woundedand mourning their fallen brethren.
From the ship's
halls, Iraq appearsbloodied from the fall of the mothership.
But alive.
He stares out and what's left of his eye.
Lothian Army.
Look, it's the commander.
Sorry, Rock.
I survived before them.
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Zarek stands tall
silently.
We must regroup.
Our fight is not over.
The Prussians will pay for this.
On the other side of the field,Jackson comes into view.
Zarek sees him in the distanceand is relieved.
Braxton, a squad leader, has survived.
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Commander, what have we done?
Our race has been decimated. Why?
Because of power.
Drax, my most loyal soldier.
We will regroup.
We will take vengeance on thosewho have hurt us.
Jackson's expression darkens with concern
as he realizes Ballora is missing.
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Where is Ballora?
She was last seen in the battle roomat a station when the ship came down.
I don't know if she made it.
I must find her.
Drax in pushes,buys Iraq and enters the ship.
Inside the
wreckage, Drax and stepscarefully through the dimly lit hallways
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filled with twisted metal,scattered debris and echoes of despair.
Laura.
Laura, where are you?
Amidst the debris.
Drax. And stumbles upon a fallen comrade.
Hold on, my friend.
Are you okay?
I'll lift. Sir.
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I think my leg is broken.
Okay,
I'll get you out of here.
But first I must find Advisor Valera.
Do you know where she might be?
Last I remember, sir,she was in a battle pod advising you.
Of course.
I will come back for you soon.
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Hang tight.
Yes, sir.
I don't think I'm going anywhere.
Laura!
Answer me!
A glimmer of hope ignites
within himas he uncovers a partially buried chamber.
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Laura.
Drax.
You found me
beneath the debris.
The Laura lies trapped.
Her face softeningwith Ridley at the sight of Drax.
I had to.
Are you all right? Are you hurt?
I don't think so.
I just can't move under this stuff.
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Get me out of here quickly!
Jackson moves the debris and pulls herfree, helping her to her feet.
Thank you. Jackson.
I thought I'd be stuck in thereuntil I died.
Let us get out of here.
I found another trapped comrade.
We need to get her out to.
They both make their way backto the injured silo.
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You okay? My friend?
We are going to get out of here.
Thank you sir.
Jacksonand Valera make their way to the exit.
Carry in the engines.
I love you.
As Jackson and Fuller emergefrom the wreckage
of the mothership, they are metwith the fervent cries of their fellows.
I know that's stirred by Chirac'simpassioned speech.
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The proceedings have taken everythingfrom us.
We cannot let their actions go unpunished.
As a crowd
bursts out in cheer,the Laura steps forward.
Stop!
We cannot keep doing this.
We cannot let Chiraclead us to more senseless bloodshed.
(09:03):
It is because of usthat the proxy has declared their war.
It was us who destroyed this planetto force their hand.
We are the reason.
Because I loathe the individual.
Zizek stares at her with fury.
Do you dare challenge my authority?
The Brexiteers will face all wrath.
We will not restuntil they are eradicated.
(09:25):
No, Zarek, can you not see?
Our mission is over?
We lost.
This is not our past. This.
All of this happenedbecause of our arrogance.
We have to find another way to survive.
Traitors! You will pay for this betrayal.
Take them.
(09:46):
The moment hangs in the airthick with tension.
The Lothian standard torn betweentheir leader and their fellow soldier.
Jackson takes a deep breath.
It is done.
As I recall,you no longer have authority here.
I cannot follow you blindly anymore.
We need to find a way to co-existwith the Saxons.
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Revenge will only bring more death.
Suffering?
We've lost too much alreadyto keep going down this path.
And he'sour Lothian hero who wishes to follow me.
Come with us.
We will begin a new truth.
We choose a different path.
One that leads to understanding,not destruction.
(10:30):
Jackson and Valera turn and startwalking away from the mothership.
If you see Lothians, follow the engines.
I Lothian stops them.
Thank you for saving me, Jackson, butI think I will stay with our commander.
Besides, I would only slow you down.
Of course. As you wish.
As Jackson and Valeriewalk away with some of the side Lothians,
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Chirac's anger intensifies.
You are traitors.
I will hunt you down.
Jackson and Valerieglance over their shoulders one last time.
Then continue walking away.
(11:22):
In the dim
light of the hospital room, envelopsEthan as he slowly stirs
his weary eyes,adjusting to the surroundings. Oh.
Maya sits
beside him, her handsfolded tightly in her lap.
Her expressiona blend of relief and worry.
Ethan?
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You're awake.
Maya.
How long?
Three days. Ethan.
You've been out since the explosion.
Daniel.
Maya.
Silence speaks more than words.
Ethan's expression crumbles.
Oh, Ethan.
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I'm so sorry about Daniel.
This I Lothians.
After you destroyed the mothership,
all of those I Lothian ships went down.
Apparently, their powerall came from the mothership
as well as the battle soldiers.
The war is over.
I destroyed them.
The Psi Lothians,
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all of them.
You did what you had to do, he said.
They would have destroyed us.
You won the war.
Despite Malik's reassurances,
Ethan's torment persists.
Tears welled up, his voicecracking under the weight of guilt.
I eradicated an entire species.
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What have I done,
Ethan?
You saved countless lives.
It's a heavy burden.
But you did it to protect us all.
Maya embraces Ethan.
There's something else you need to know.
The guardians.
There's been a change in command.
What? Why?
(13:08):
I don't know.
Maybe they're tryingto reestablish a system.
After the warstarted, the military fell into disarray.
We were the last line of defense.
I need to see Daniel.
I need to say goodbye
to you.
We'll be right here with you.
Ethan. You.
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Are in the depths of the Crimson Corsairshideout.
The group gathers in a roomilluminated by flickering lights.
We're here because this eyelothian's left us no choice.
We adapt or we perish.
The war is over.
But now we need to find a wayto restore the world we knew.
(14:05):
Well, then, isn't adaptation key?
In times of chaos, the cleverfind their own path.
We may take what we need to survive, but
we're not here to exploit those alreadysuffering.
We're here for something bigger. We go.
And what exactly are we here for?
Seraphim.
(14:26):
What's this Grand planyou've been keeping under wraps?
You'll know that when the time is right,we go.
Until then, you will follow orders.
Or you can leave and seehow far your arrogance gets you out there.
Bigger leans back, smirking faintly,but his eyes cut towards Lucia,
eyes off the kid. Vigo.
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You so much as breathe in her direction
and will be havinga different kind of conversation.
Just curious, that's all.
Yeah, let's keep it that way.
Raven steps forward.
This is Lindbergh's tribute.
They're scared, but they're paying. Good.
I remember we're playing a long game here.
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Patience and loyaltywill get us further than brute force.
Vico turns and nods towards Lucia.
And what about her?
Why are you so interested in her?
Watch yourself Diego.
She's one of ours now.
That's all you need to know.
Lucia is here because I said so.
Her skills,whatever they may be, are her own.
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And none of your business.
We use our skills to protect each other.
That's our way.
And that's how we'll survive.
But there is much more to do.
Until now, we were just bandits.
Now we must become the saviors.
A praxis.
So what's the next move, boss?
(15:53):
We need to make our way backinto the city.
Back to the library.
There's information therethat will help us.
Then it's time to leave the cityand start something
new. You.
Dim light castlong shadows over the room as Ethan,
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Maya and Malak gatherbeside the covered body of Daniel.
He loved you so much. Ethan.
And he filled his duty to the end.
He was my brother.
More than just my wingman.
Daniel was a good soldier, Ethan.
He fought with honor and dignity.
(16:35):
I'm so sorry, my friend.
Maya and Malik exchange a glance.
Sensing Ethan's need for solitude.
They began to step away.
We'll be right outside.
Left alone with his grief.
Ethan lifts the fabricand places his hand on Daniel's arm.
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He struggles to keep control.
I'm sorry, Daniel.
I should have been there.
I should have never left your side.
Commander McLaughlin enters the room.
He places a hand on Ethan shoulder.
(17:19):
He won't let me take him home.
Will they?
No they won't, son.
The secrecy of the Guardian programforbids it.
Ethan's eyes hardened slightlyas he looks up at the commander.
I need to find a way to take himback, sir.
Yeah, I know.
Before the brass getshere, we'll figure it out.
(17:39):
We're all here for you, Ethan.
For now.
Take your time here.
Ethan leans in on McLauchlan for support.
A warrior scarred by war,bearing the weight of loss.
Your brother was a hero.
His courage and sacrificewon't be forgotten.
(18:13):
The smoldering wreckage
of a downed silo and mining ship casts
ominous shadows over the group of brookstownspeople, led by Abby.
Stay alert.
We don't know what we might find in there.
Amidst the debris.
They discover an injured silo that slumpedagainst the remains of the ship.
Look, one of them survived.
(18:35):
We should kill it now. It.
Absolutely not.
Rory.
We are not executioners.
This thing is injured and scared.
It's them or us, Abby.
We can't cross it.
We can't trust any of them.
Right, right, right.
The silo.
The inn cowers in fear behind some debris.
(18:55):
Enough!
Have we all lost compassionalong with everything else?
This creature needs our help.
If we turn to violence now, we areno better than those who attacked us.
We must be better.
Abby turns toward the silo and slowlywalks closer.
She holds out her hand.
You're safe now.
We won't let anything happen to you.
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Come with us.
That's it. Thank you.
A few of the townspeople stepped forwardand helped the silo the into his feet.
We got him, Abby.
I sure hope you know what you're doing.
Abby's act of
compassion spreadsthroughout the townspeople.
They hold up the silo, the end.
As they head back towards live Brook. You.
(19:50):
Must.
The vast desert
stretchesendlessly under the merciless sun.
In the distance,a small town shimmers on the horizon.
Jackson,the Laura and their band of weary silo.
(20:10):
The ants press forward.
We must find food and water soon.
We will try their.
As they near the town.
Weary eyesturn towards the silo behind us.
Fear and resentmentripple through the community.
Their whispers growing louder.
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We don't want you here.
So I Lothians.
Why are they here?
They are the reason our world is dying.
Jacksonand the group stop in their tracks.
Realizingthey may have made a great mistake.
A desperate zealotthe and steps forward, please.
We need food. Water.
(20:53):
Why should we help you?
You destroyed everything. It's our turn.
We're not going to letthese aliens just walk into our town. You.
You're going to.
Jackson and Valerie attemptto shield themselves.
(21:13):
Jackson begins fighting the tried toprotect the group, but he is overwhelmed.
The blood stains the desert sandas the once proud
silo bandsare reduced to desperate survival.
A rock hits Jackson in his temple,and he falls to the ground.
He looks up, his sight blurry
as one of the townsfolk looked down on it.
(21:34):
Alien scum.
Everything goes black.
On us.
(21:55):
Inside Abbey's
modest tavern, Abbeysits in a chair across from the silo.
The in.
The John and Sarahare standing next to her. Hi.
I never asked your name.
The silo.
The inn stares at her, confused.
He can't understand this abbey.
Not all of them speak our language,you know.
They had to learn.
(22:16):
What is your name?
Name?
Oh, Abbey.
He doesn't understand you, Abbey.
Leans in.
Yes. Your name?
That name.
Simon
Abbey extends her hand.
(22:37):
There you go.
I knew you could do it, Simon.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm Abbey Violet, Zeeland.
I'll take care of you.
There is nothing to be scared of here.
Outside, the curious murmurs
of the townsfolk press against the walls.
(22:57):
The door to Abbey's tavern opens,and John and Sarah step out.
What's happened? George?
All right, come on, folks,give them some space. Yes.
There's a slight Lothian inside. Yes.
Abbey speaking, but he's injured,
exhausted,and he's not here to harm anybody.
(23:19):
He's scared. Just like plenty of you.
All Abbey's doing is making sure he's safeand that he understands
he's not in danger here.
Scared? Not John.
They destroyed our planet.
Took everything from us.
How can we trust one of them?
I'm not asking you to trust him.
I'm only asking that you give him a chance
(23:41):
to prove what he is,not just what he looks like.
What if he's wrong?
Then we deal with that together.
If we shut the door on,everyone has different.
We'll never see the oneswho are trying to make things right.
But can we trust in John?
Is Abbey safe in there?
Abbey knows what she's doing.
(24:03):
If she thought for one second that shewasn't safe, she would not be in there.
We've all known Abbey for a long time.
She has risked herself for all of usin this town.
More times than I can count.
If she says he deserves a chance,I believe her.
And I think you should too.
The crowd stares, glancespassing between neighbors.
(24:25):
The tension doesn't vanish, but somethingshifts, the hard edge softening.
I want you all to remember who we are.
We help people when they need it.
That's how we've survived this long.
By looking out for each other.
And right now,that means letting Abbey do her part.
(24:46):
Go on. Give them some space.
Abbey's got this.
Slowly, the people begin to disperse.
I still don't like it.
Neither do I.
But if John is. Seriously? It's all right.
The street goes quiet again.
The tensionslingering in the air like smoke.
But for now, the crowd has gone.
(25:17):
The desolate city looms around them.
Sarah often leads a small groupthrough the city wreckage.
They arrive at the library,its windows shattered and walls crumbling.
A symbol of knowledge.
Now a monument of a forgotten past.
Legal. You. Unless you wait out here.
Keep your eyes peeled, Raven.
(25:37):
Malachi and I will return soon.
As you wish.
Seraphim, Seraphim, Malachi
and Raven enter the library.
Dust billows through the airas they come through the door.
This place gives me the creeps.
What? Why are you laughing?
Really?The big tough guy. Scared of ghosts.
(26:00):
It's almost cute.
Outside the library.
Bigger watches Lucia intently.
Lucia, I can't help but noticeyou're quite the enigma.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Oh, come now, you can't hide it.
SarahFinn's got her eyes on you for a reason.
(26:22):
Really? I don't know what you mean.
There's something about you
just wondering what secretsyou're keeping.
My reasons are my own. Now leave me alone.
Okay.
My dear.
Keep your little secrets.
But if you ever feel like sharing.
(26:42):
I'm an excellent confidante
inside the crumbling library.
The group moves cautiously and makesher way back to the folklore section.
Serafin grabbed something off the tableand puts it in her pocket. Wow.
What's that you got there, Serafin?
Oh, just something interesting.
Interesting?
(27:03):
Care to share, boss?
Yeah. Spill the beans.
All right, all right.
Serafinpulls the object out of her pocket.
It's just an old magnifying glass.
Come on, guys, lighten up.
Well, can you blame us?
You've been awfully secretive lately.
Malachi grabs a book off his shelf.
(27:25):
Hey, Serafin.
Look at this.
It's like the one we found earlier.
There's a whole shelf full of that.
Serafin walks up to the shelf and startsreading the spines on the books.
The magical history praxis.
Gods of the old world.
Good eye. Malachi.
These might be something we can use.
(27:46):
Grab as many as you can.
The three of them. Startclearing the shelf.
Putting the books in their bags.
Let's go.
I think we got what we need.
It's time to head back to the hideout.
We need to prepare the corsairsfor our departure.
(28:07):
The three emerge
from the ruins of the librarywhere Vigo and Lucia await their return.
So, did you find anythinginteresting in there?
We found some things that might be of use.
Some book about the Old world.
Well, that does sound fascinating.
Does it say anything about me? Serafin?
(28:29):
Is it going to help us?
I hope so, sweet girl.
Indeed.
Knowledge is power.
Let's hopeit shed some light on your situation.
Yeah. Anyway,
let's get back to the hideout.
We have a lot to discussbefore heading out.
(28:50):
This.
Zarek walks through the silo,the encounter with a few of his ranking
soldiers.
The vaccines have no ideawhat will be coming for them, commander.
Without our ships and technology
(29:12):
and our scientists,it will be difficult to lead.
Scientist. We need warriors.
We'll regroup and make our own way.
We'll regrow Army mean when the time isright, we will crush the vaccines.
Yes, commander.
Salvage what you can. We will adapt.
We will take what?
Technology we have left and use it.
We will train the New Scientist, reverseengineer the technology and learn from it.
(29:34):
Commander.
What about the mothership?
We rebuild it. No.
The ship is gone.
We can use it as our base of operations.
We'll build something new. We will follow.
Whatever you choose.
Yes, sir.
And let us rise from his ashes.
Stronger and more relentless than ever.
(29:54):
The press has learned to feelthe sidelines once again.
We will not restuntil we've destroyed them all.
Let the proxies tremblebefore the mighty decide.
All the enemy.
(30:23):
Ethan's room is sparse and orderly.
A reflection of his disciplined life.
But today, the meticulous packing carriesa weight of finality.
A goodbye wrapped in silence.
Maya enters the room.
You're really doing this?
I have to, Maya.
(30:43):
I have to get him back to Mom and Dad.
Maya moves close to Ethanas he stands in a embrace.
You've always known your heart, Ethan.
It's your compassion that I love the most.
I can't stand to say goodbye.
I never thoughtI'd have to leave like this. Maya.
Without you.
The two of them sit on the side of Ethan'srack.
(31:06):
Holding each otherthrough. It for you, Ethan.
Every day.
Every night. Forever.
If I have to. I will wait.
Malik enters the room.
It's time.
Ethan.
I'll find you again.
Maya.
(31:26):
No matter how long it takes.
As they leave the room, Ethanturns his head to look at it.
One last time.
Goodbye.
At the gates of the military base,
a wooden cart waits, carryingDaniel's body.
(31:47):
Ethan is flanked by Maya and Malik.
His comradesgathering in silence to honor the fallen.
Ethan turns to Mayaand leans in for a final kiss.
I'll find you again, Maya.
I promise.
We for you as long as it takes.
As long as it takes. I'll wait.
(32:08):
Ethan.
Class Malik's hand firmly.
Take care of her, Malik.
You have my word, Ethan.
He climbs into the cart
and cracks the reins, signaling the horses
to begin their journey.
To lower the.
(33:09):
In his office,commander McLaughlin stands by the window,
gazing at the cleanup efforts outside.
Colonel Harrison enters the room.
Welcome, Colonel.
Please have a seat.
(33:31):
The battle was devastating.
Yes, sir.
We lost many good soldiers,including Daniel and Ethan Mitchell.
I heard they were the heroesthat brought down the silo ships.
That's correct. Colonel.
Ethan was a great leaderand a good friend.
I'm sorry for the loss, commander,but I'll be frank.
(33:54):
We have decided to dismantlethe Guardian program.
What? Dismantle the suits.
The tech.
It's all to be decommissioned, sir.
The suits were our most potent defense.
Why would you dismantle the Guardians?
The decision is final.
Without Doctor Lincoln.
We can't maintain them. No one knows how.
(34:16):
Same goes for the hosts.
The implants must be removed.
With all due
respect, sir, we need those suits.
If another threat emerges. Believes it.
The threat has passed.
We won. Commander.
The silo teams are no more.
Your position will be reevaluated.
(34:37):
Understood, sir.
We will follow orders.
Harrison stands and places his handon McLaughlin's shoulder.
This change won't be easy, commander, but
it's necessary.
(35:02):
Malik and Maya
walked towards McLaughlin's office.
Colonel Harrison walks out.
They snap to attention, sir.
At ease. Guardians.No need for formalities.
We owe you a great debt for your service.
Thank you sir.
Harrison nods and walks away.
What do you think, Malik?
(35:23):
I don't know, Maya.
Let's wait for the commanderand see what he says.
The door opens slightlyand the queen pokes his head out.
Come inside and sit down, both of you.
There's much to discuss.
Both Mayaand Malik see the conflict in his eyes.
The Guardian
(35:44):
program and the suits are being disbanded.
What?
Why shut down the program now?
What if there's another threat?
The Colonel believesthe threat has passed.
We can't maintain the tech anymorewithout Doctor Lincoln.
We're all being reassigned.
What if we need the suits again?
The guardian angels are allwe have left to protect us.
(36:07):
I voiced those concerns, too.
But the decision is final.
What does this mean for us, commander?
You'll find your wayno matter where you're sent.
And as for me, I'll do what
I can to support youthrough this transition.
Malik places a hand on my shoulder.
(36:27):
We'll get through this, Maya.
As the sun dips below
the horizon, the remnants of the skyLothian ships glint lightly.
(36:48):
Abby stands at the edge of town.
Her silhouette framedagainst the fiery hues of the sunset.
I can't believe it's finally over.
Just.
Zeitlin steps up behind her.
(37:10):
His eyes are fixedon the remains of the ships.
As I say, Lothian's gone.
Yeah. Cylon.
They're gone. I'm.
I'm sorry.
Zeitlin tilts his headslightly, his brow furrowing
as if trying to understand her words.
Bad? Yes. Bad.
(37:32):
But you're safe now.
He glances at Abby, then at the ground,
his hands curling and curlingas though searching for a meaning.
Silent, safe here.
Yes, Cylon.
You are safe here.
Silence.
Head lowers, his shoulders droopingslightly as a low, soft tone escapes him.
(37:56):
A sound of grief. Him?
No. Silo stands.
Abby takes his hand.
Knows I Lothian's island.
But you're not alone.
Simon looks at her, his gaze searching.
The words are foreign, but her tonecarries the weight of meaning.
(38:18):
He nods slowly, uncertain but comforted.
Not not alone.
As the stars beginto sparkle into existence,
Abby and Silent continuestaring out into the darkness.
(38:43):
Sarafin leads her team through the city.
These books could hold the keysto your past.
Lucia. Do you really think so?
Could it help us with whatever it iswe're going to do?
I'm not promising anything, Lucia.
We need every piece of informationwe can get to understand your power.
Perhaps, my dear,I can assist you with that.
(39:06):
I have a knack for decoding mysteries,
decoding and ancient magic.
Sounds like wishful thinking, Viggo.
You puta lot of faith in the scraps of paper.
Seraphim.
What we needare things that we can act on.
Strategies.
What binds our allies?
We won't know until we try.
(39:28):
And right now,we need to learn as much as we can.
Maybe so, but books will stop.
A blade in your throat.
If we linger too long chasing answers.
We may lose the chance to keep her safe.
Well, see these illusions, soldier.
The girls guest demandsmore than hiding. Was.
(39:50):
And I've seen what happenswhen men like you go chasing power, Viggo.
It always ends in graves.
As darknessfalls, the group reaches their hideout.
It's not a thing.
Welcome home.
Thanks. Gather the corsairs.
We are leaving.
(40:19):
As they enter Sarah Finn's dwelling.
Surfing puts her packs downand reaches in and grabs out a book.
She begins reading aloudas the group watches her closely.
The folklore talks about ancientpeople known as the Carry ONS.
Each of them had some sort of power.
Some could control fire, some wind,
but none of them couldcontrol all of the elements.
(40:41):
This book speaks
of some sort of being called the Elysium.
The being is so powerfulit could alter the weather and bring forth
fire from the heavens.
Is that supposed to be me?
But I'm not that powerful.
I can barely start a firewith a few pieces of trash.
It could be you.
Who knows?
(41:02):
But just because you are not powerful yet
doesn't mean you cannot be leader.
You are chasing fantasy's seraphim.
Why would we actually trustfictional books?
These books are bathed in some truth.
This isn't a game, Viggo.
Whatever's in herecould change everything.
(41:22):
The world is dying.
And if someone doesn't save it,there will be no world left.
I don't know where I came from,why I have these powers and this.
This was thousands of years ago.
How is it possible? I'm one of them.
It doesn't sound likeyou have to be one of these people.
Lucia. It's a prophecy.
It could take thousands of yearsbefore it is fulfilled.
(41:43):
Listen to you people.
You are
talking aboutbooks that talk about a time of magic.
There is no factual documentation here.
You're right. Peter.
None of this is fact.
We don't know if any of this is true.
But don't wait for it to our planetto try.
(42:03):
Raven, listening to the conversation,turns to Vigo.
Besides Vigo.
Do you really want to
stay in this forsaken rubblefor the rest of your existence?
Come on. This could be fun.
Vigo shakes his head.
I guess your mindset.
One of the menpoked their head inside the door.
(42:24):
Safi, the men are ready to leavewhenever you are.
We will await your orders.
Serafin nods and he closes the door.
The group gathers their things andprepares to leave to begin their journey.
(42:51):
Zia sits in a
dimly lit chamber, his angerpulsating through his mind.
He rummages through maps of praxis.
How did such an inferior race manageto defeat us?
I'm. Commander.
The others are ready to await your orders.
(43:12):
I'll be out in a moment.
No car.
Zarek emerges from the mothership.
The colossal wreck towers over the valley,its jagged frame a reminder of defeat.
Yet around his carcass,something new takes shape.
(43:33):
Silo.
Leon's labor feverishly broken. Silo.
The UN suits are dragged through the dust.
Their face flayed, shattered.
Their limbs twisted.
The wrecks are heaped into grimmounds at the feet of the mothership.
Zarek climbsa crude platform of welded steel.
The firelight casting him in a bloodred shadow.
(43:56):
So lonely it is.
They think we are broken.
Defeated.
They think this belongs to them.
That we would fade into dust.
But look around you.
The ship is not a tomb.
It is a womb.
And from it we are reborn.
Sharper, stronger. On using.
(44:16):
We will take back what was stolen.
We will call that victory in the ash.
And when the Guardians namesare forgotten, the galaxy will remember
only us from the edgeof the crowd of figure steps forward.
Battle scarred, her armor dentedbut unbroken.
Her mask is off,her face marked with soot and defiance.
It is Kara.
(44:36):
If Paraxis needs warriors,then you will have mine.
Let me serve.
Let me fight at your side. And.
Zarek studies her.
A long silence, his eyes measuring.
Not her strength, but her loyalty.
You will have your place, Kara.
(44:57):
But no.
This failure is death.
Rise and prove your worth from the shadowsbeyond the fires.
Another figure emerges.
His steps are slower,heavier, weighed down by shame.
It is Voss, nowscarred and stripped of honor.
He kneels in the dirt.
Commander, I failed you.
(45:18):
I am carrying that disgrace.
But if you grant me a second chance,I will burn the stars for you.
Zarek descends from the platform.
His shadow stretching long across.
Bosses bound for.
He grips Vos, his chin,forcing his eyes upward.
You did fail me, Vos.
I do not cast aside weapons.
You will fight again not for redemption,but because I command it.
(45:42):
And if you fail me oncemore, your ashes will be all that remains.
Vos bowslowered, trembling not from fear of death,
but from the intoxicating weightof being chosen again.
And in the dying light of duskaround the carcass of the mothership.
A new army is born.
(46:16):
The sky
bleeds orange and purpleas the day fades into twilight.
A solitary carriage movessteadily along the deserted road,
its wheels groaningbeneath the weight of grief.
Ethan sits alone, his facehalf lit by the dying
sun, has swallowed by the shadow.
His eyes never leave the horizon ahead.
(46:37):
I'm so sorry, little brother.
You'll be home soon, I promise.
The carriage rolls on.
Behind him lieseverything he's lost before him.
A future clouded,uncertain as twilight surrenders.
Tonightthe stars break through the darkness.
Silent witnessesto a vow carried on one man's shoulders.
(46:58):
Ethan's journey continues.
His grief rise with him.
Heavy and unyielding.
Yet somewhere in that green a fire still burns.
A fire that will not let him stop.
And as the road stretches into shadow,the fate of Paraxis moves with.
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