"Welcome back, citizens of City 17," Breen's voice booms through the loudspeakers. "I hope you're all enjoying the peace and stability that our benefactors, the Combine, have brought to our beloved city."
<As you walk, you notice the streets are eerily quiet except for the occasional hum of Combine Synths patrolling>
"We must never forget that it was through my negotiations with the Combine that we were able to prevent the extinction of humanity. Together with our benefactors, we will continue to make great strides in the fields of science and medicine for the betterment of mankind."
<You see a group of citizens scurrying on the opposite end of the street, avoiding contact with any visible security.>
"So remember, citizens, report any signs of anti-citizen activity to your local Overwatch authority, and together we can maintain the
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