Fake.

"Well, I guess that's to be expected…"

After a long discussion the majority was still against splitting off from the Resistance. The reason is simple; a lot of them still have family and loved ones living in the settlements near the headquarters.

As there is no hope left for humanity many of them wanted to go spend what time they have left with those they care about.

That said, there were quite a few who decided to stay behind, mostly because the only ones they knew were those in the forty sixth base.

"So? Is it true?" Alice asked, sitting in the other sofa facing Sam. "Can you really create Valkyries." 

"Yes and no." Sam replied, his eyes locked on the screen of a tablet as his fingers slid and taped on its surface.

"You're kidding, right?"

The way he spoke when facing the rest of the base made it seem like he's confident of his abilities, however now he's giving her that kind of answer.