NXU: The Vanguard is the explosive beginning of the Nexus Universe saga. When Princess Ilara, soldier Korr, and synthetic Axion flee their dying world of Galalith, they crash on Earth and must hide in plain sight as ordinary teenagers in Ironcliff Bay. But their secret cannot last. As monstrous Shardborn spill through the Rift, the exiles must unite as the Vanguard Titan?three souls, one giant?to protect their new home. Torn between duty, identity, and survival, the Vanguard fight not only alien warlords but also Earth's own suspicion. Packed with action, heart, and high-stakes battles, this is a story of exiles becoming guardians and the dawn of a legend that will shake two worlds.