Floods occur somewhat randomly and have varying effects, often putting us in uncomfortable positions. There doesn't appear to be a pattern to who is affected and who isn't. Every so often we'll stop at "port", where we'll be forced to preform some kind of task, generally surviving in a hostile environment. Wardens can leave when they want and have generally struck a "deal" with the Admiral. Inmates are stuck here. There is no escape, death isn't permanent, and you're more likely to vanish then graduate.