21st century

The 21st century is a one-hundred year period of time that spans the years 2000-2099. For the purposes of this database, information included in this entry refers to future-era events that take place in the 21st century. It should not contain excessive material relating to the present day except for how it relates contextually with other events further down the timeline.

The 21st century is the time-era setting of the Syfy Original Series Defiance, which takes place in the year 2046. Many plot points from the series reference earlier events that take place before the onset of the series.

Notable years

 * 2013
 * The Votans come to Earth and begin terraforming the planet. Johsua Nolan is a young boy at this time.


 * 2038
 * Due to the heroic efforts of the Defiant Few, the Pale Wars comes to an end. The city-state of Defiance is established over the ruins of St. Louis.


 * 2046
 * Joshua Nolan and Irisa Nyira return to Defiance. Joshua becomes the new Lawkeeper and they help the townsfolk repel an invasion by the Volge.