Modern Space Adventure in a Classic Format
Valiant is a hard sci-fi space western set in a fractured solar system after a nuclear World War III. The series follows the crew of a rogue cargo ship navigating hostile factions and emerging technologies that could reshape humanity’s future, combining episodic survival stories with a larger serialized political narrative.
Seasons
Genre: Hard Sci-Fi · Space Western · Post-Apocalyptic Epic
Seasons: 7
Valiant is a hybrid episodic serialized science fiction epic set six years after World War III. There are two main story lines in Valiant which converge and diverge as the series progresses. It primarily follows an aging space ship and its outlaw crew as they navigate the fractured solar system. Also on Earth, scattered survivors battle for scraps, ideology, and survival. Across seven seasons, humanity grapples with the cost of war, the lure of power, and the fragile hope of rebuilding civilization.
The following is an overview of the general story lines for each season. These outlines will change as the series develops:
Season 1
Aboard the Valiant:
Captain Jake Steele and his crew aboard the cargo ship Valiant scavenge, smuggle, and survive in a fractured solar system. As they pick up new passengers and crewmembers, each with secrets of their own, they begin forming uneasy bonds. Whispers of a mysterious pre-war experiment, “Project Firebird,” grow louder. But in the shadows, darker forces stir.
On Earth and the Colonies:
Earth lies in ruins. Government remnants and warlords struggle for control. On Luna, the United Earth remnant fights to hold things together, pleading with the colonies for aid. Across the solar system, each colony is fighting for its own survival as order collapses and new powers rise.
Season 2
Aboard the Valiant:
Tensions between Mars and United Earth escalate, and the Valiant is drawn into the conflict. Smuggling becomes increasingly dangerous. Relationships aboard the ship fray as suspicion rises. When Jake is captured by a Martian patrol, his true identity is exposed, shattering trust across the crew.
On Earth and the Colonies:
The New United Nations (NUN) remnant secretly manipulates both sides, igniting war between the United Earth and Mars to seize control of Project Firebird. The war brings only suffering to the planet’s survivors. As rumors of Firebird spread, every faction begins a hunt to find and control the project.
Season 3
Aboard the Valiant:
As war consumes the system, the crew works to rebuild trust and uncover the truth behind the conflict. Their shared struggles forge deep loyalty, and the Valiant becomes more than a ship, it becomes a home. Jake and his crew solidify their bond, preparing for whatever may come.
On Earth and the Colonies:
Mars invades Earth under the pretense of aid, but their true goal is Project Firebird. Brutal battles ensue, but grassroots resistance forces push back. The truth about the NUN’s deception is revealed and Earth leaders broker a fragile peace with Mars. The truth about Project Firebird is also revealed, its an FTL drive that was in development prior to the war.
Season 4
Aboard the Valiant:
FTL travel is no longer theory, it’s real. The Valiant is chosen for an upgrade, and prepares for its first FTL flight. Meanwhile, eccentric industrialist Phineas Wrigley unveils his own enhanced ship, the Bonaventure, and works to protect Firebird from exploitation. Other prototype ships reach Alpha Centauri, and the race for the stars begins.
On Earth and the Colonies:
The launch of Firebird shatters the balance of power. Factions scramble to control it. Earth descends into chaos once more. Strange sightings and secrets around Firebird emerge. One of the Valiant crew rises to lead a Earth-based faction that positions itself as the future of civilization.
Season 5
Aboard the Valiant:
Now upgraded with FTL and joined by new crew members, the Valiant travels to uncharted star systems, discovering habitable planets and paving the way for future colonization. Jake’s legacy becomes divided between two worlds: the ship he commands, and the world he leaves behind.
On Earth and the Colonies:
FTL technology causes massive upheaval instead of unity. Old alliances break, new ones form. Mars scrambles to keep up, while Earth becomes a battleground between ideologues and warlords, each trying to define the future. The dream of a unified humanity is lost in the noise of greed and ambition.
Season 6
Aboard the Valiant:
While exploring deep space, the Valiant is damaged and lost adrift. Isolated and directionless, the crew faces failing systems and psychological breakdown. As time stretches and hope fades, the ship drifts in silence, and survival becomes the only goal.
On Earth and the Colonies:
The system plunges into a post-FTL dark age. Mars fractures into rival factions. Luna erupts in civil war. Earth’s warlords rise unchecked. Some factions gain control of FTL drives for their own ends. The solar system teeters between extinction and rebirth.
Season 7
Aboard the Valiant:
The Valiant survives, damaged, but not defeated. the repair the FTL drive. But tragedy strikes again, and now Jake must make an unthinkable choice to save humanity.
On Earth and the Colonies:
The dream of a restored Earth seems far out of reach. Factions showdown. Amid the chaos, scattered human enclaves begin quietly cooperating and rebuilding. Even in darkness, there is hope. The future may not be unified, but it may yet survive.
Press Kit
Michael Ellis is the creator and executive producer of Valiant, an original science fiction series blending post-apocalyptic grit with emotional character drama and a deeply human spirit. A lifelong storyteller with a passion for meaningful, values-driven narratives, Michael developed Valiant to explore themes of family, hope, and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. Though new to production, he brings a strong creative vision and a commitment to collaborating with experienced talent to bring the project to life. His goal is to use Valiant not only to entertain but to help build a positive cultural narrative that uplifts individuals, sparks dialogue, and inspires courage. Starting as an audio drama, the series is planned to expand into live-action formats, with long-term potential for growth into a wider franchise.
Quick Facts:
| Title | Valiant |
|---|---|
| Genre | Sci-Fi, Space Western, Drama |
| Format | Audio Drama, Web Episodes, Streaming Series |
| Status | In Development |
| Creator | Michael Ellis |
| Launch Goal | 2026 (Audio Drama), 2026 (Live Action Clips), 2026 (Streaming Series) |
| Target Length | 7 Seasons (15-20 episodes each; 45-50 minutes) |
| Target Audience | Key Demo, but also with broader appeal. Fans of Star Wars, Star Trek, and The Expanse |
| Website | GoValiant.net |
| Press Inquiries | [email protected] |
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