Vadim Smith became sort of a folk hero to the people of Noble City and Lovia as a whole, and his opposition got many civilians to follow in his footsteps, their morale boosted. On October 26, 2011, Vadim Smith walked over to the rebel side with unspecified reasons. Many of his supporters and fans in Noble City instantly came along and followed his example. Il Duce has promised Vadim that he will be rewarded for supporting the Oceana movement. Vadim Smith was arrested on October 28, after the Sigma-1/UNLOR Joint Task Force seized him and held him captive aboard an UNLOR boat.