: Notice how you can complete the level without hitting the swim key...maybe
: it's the sewage that isn't supposed to be there! Where did it come from?
: Maybe a dam on the Minor River is failing?
Interesting observation about the design. This level has never really quite gelled in my mind. Durandal wants to use this area to land heavy machinery by shuttle. Land heavy machinery in water... riiiight! There is also the oddly placed 'Thoth' terminal... long before we activate him.
We're Everywhere was created by both Greg and Jason. Greg started it, Jason finished it. Perhaps it started out dry (with steps etc) and then somebody added water later. There is one area you can't access without the presence of water (the tiny shotgun ammo alcove).
Cheers
Hamish