Perhaps not all sought to fight him. To those who have no moral objection to burning Venture City to a crisp, to those who can stomach being strapped to his surgical table, an alliance with the Herald can prove quite beneficial.

Viktor stood on the bridge of the ship and watched as the city panicked like an anthill that had been kicked over.

"They will no doubt try to overcome us with force. You have my thanks for aiding me.

If it comes to it, I will be at the heart of the ship, guarding the atmosphere device. Without that, all this is for naught."