Captain Hawking is the dying astronaut whose spacecraft crashes near the camp after fleeing the International Space Station. Before an alien kills him, he gives Alex the key and explains that it must be delivered to JPL, making him the source of the mission that drives the children across the invaded region.
Declan McBride is the central fugitive and apparent terrorist threat. He is connected to the ambush that killed Ranger Daniels, escaped prison with Oleg Jakovenko, and prepares a major operation involving a radiological danger. He rejects demands to stand down and insists on continuing despite growing opposition.
Jackson's loyal second-in-command and enforcer. He is suspicious of Gage's true identity and participates in capturing pilgrims. During the final assault on Defiance, he is severely wounded by Gage and later killed by Doc.
Dean S. Jagger has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 2011. Signature works include Warrior, The Hunter's Prayer, One Ranger. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
