The Hand's kidnapping of Rebel Alliance leadership council member Jemma Simmons daughter Ayla and Imperial Scientist Leo Fitz unites the four heroes of New York/Lothal Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist to become the Defenders and rescue her. They have to deal with the AI program turned magical powered being Aida and a ressurrected Elektra Natchois fueled by magical energy greatly increasing her speed and strength. In the background Grand Admiral Thrawn monitors the conflict in an attempt to use an ingenious tactical plan to defeat the Rebels once and for all.