Characters in Defiant

Spensa Nightshade

Returning from the Nowhere with knowledge that could change the war, leading the Defiant's final strike.

Also in Skyward, Starsight, Cytonic

Winzik (Skyward)

The Superiority commander whom Skyward Flight has so far held off in the war for the galaxy.

Jorgen Weight

Now in command of Detritus's defenses, whose own cytonic abilities have grown during Spensa's absence.

Also in Skyward, Starsight, Sunreach, Evershore, Skyward Flight

M-Bot

Whose arc across the series — from buried AI to something entirely different — reaches its conclusion.

Also in Skyward, Starsight