Athan was a Novan who distrusted Archer and refused to believe that the Novans were in danger due to water contamination.

After Malcolm Reed was wounded by gun fire from the Novans, Athan was in charge of the group that held him captive. After Jamin and Archer saved a young Novan from drowning, Jamin would convince Athan of the sincerity of Archer. Jamin agreed to assist his people in relocating, and had Reed released. (ENT: "Terra Nova")