Vallan Technology

Much Ado About Oil and Gas

Marika’s world is powered by coal, gas, and steam, so she is used to seeing pipes sprawling every which way. But the Vallan Empire is implementing something new, sourced from the ruins revealed by the sinking sea.

The new Vallan technology is powered by “black boxes”, sealed power generating devices whose secrets even the Vallans themselves don’t understand.

Marika’s ability to comprehend how the technology works is essential to her survival in Vallan compounds.

Vallan technology grows increasingly sophisticated as Marika ventures deeper into Vallas. Can you help her learn how to circumvent defensive structures?

It is up to you to help Marika learn how switches, buttons, triggers, “automatic eyes”, and alarms interact with the environment—so study these devices closely when Marika encounters them! Keep in mind that the Vallans are learning how to use these devices, too—so they may not use them consistently. They may not even use them correctly!

Tip! Study where the pipes lead. Some pipes are buried behind walls, so you may need to infer where they go. Most of the time, though, pipes are retrofitted onto older structures, and so mounted directly to the walls.