Survival in New Vance

Some within the Hegemony believe that Valve has become obsessed with the Waterworks, spending hours alone in the depths of the plant, listening to the gurgling pipes and the dripping water. They whisper of strange experiments, of Valve trying to create a "perfect" strain of water, something that would grant him even greater power. There are even rumors of him communing with the "Water Gods," hearing their voices in the flow of the pipes. These whispers have created a sense of unease within the Hegemony, with some questioning Valve's sanity. Others, however, see it as a sign of his devotion, a testament to his unwavering commitment to controlling the lifeblood of New Vance City. These rumors add an eerie, almost mystical element to the Hegemony's already formidable presence.