- SAFETY: Safe
- STABILITY: Unstable
- GEOMETRY: Non-Euclidean
- DANGER LEVEL: Mild
- HAZARDS:
- Environmental
- Structural Instability
| Surreality: 4 | Nostalgia Factor: 5 | Population: 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Chaos Integrity: 20 | ||
Level 008 is the eighth Level one will come across upon exiting Level 000.
Overview
Level 008 is a sibling Level to Level 007 and it appears as a system of intricately laid out tunnels that seem to be submerged under a cold ocean, causing them to be rather cold in temperature, being around 2°C at its average. However, at times it has been recorded to reach below zero temperatures, which as a result, makes it highly advised to wear warm clothing when exploring, as it will aid in one's survival.
Throughout each tunnel is a multitude of differently shaped fluorescent lights, which give off a dim glow and a quiet hum buzz, being almost silent; these lights line the ceilings and walls of the tunnels, and may appear in a variety of placement patterns, some more inconsistent than others.
The tunnels of this Level twist and turn constantly, and may intersect with other tunnels of the same kind, forming a rather complex and confusing layout. In addition, the size of Level 008 seems to be rather large, which on par with its non-Euclidean nature in some areas, causes its size to be unmeasurable, making it possibly one of the largest Levels out there. This Level is often seen as an unnerving and lonely feeling, as it is entirely devoid of any life, creating this feeling that it beholds.
Level 008 is mostly composed of old concrete for its walls and ceilings, which sometimes may have dents in them; the roads of the tunnels are composed of asphalt, and have white stripes painted along their dark surfaces, which appear similar to what one would see upon most roads.
Most areas of the tunnels may also have stains and puddles along the ground and walls, which originate from cracks that may appear in some sections, which vary in size, some being larger than others. This, in turn, results in water entering these tunnels and in turn creating the moisture that is present in Level 008.
Some parts of tunnels may possess a light coat of fog, which also contributes to the chilly temperatures here. In addition, this fog also seems rather still, almost as if no wind is present within Level 008 entirely, making it feel rather eerie in the Level. Due to the emptiness of this Level, the tunnels are super echoey, with sounds reverberating for miles on end in some instances.
Level 008's lights seem to be faulty, meaning that they frequently flicker in a multitude of spots, with this flickering never seeming to end. These same lights may also go off at certain periods, and this could last for possibly hours or even a day, leaving the tunnels permanently darkened, and requiring a flashlight to see within. In addition, some lights cease to function entirely, which can result in possibly large portions of this Level being permanently dark, with no light ever reaching them.
Sounds may be heard through this Level's expanse on certain occasions, of which have unidentified sources and seem to be things like unknown machinery, or distant sounds that sound like footsteps, among a few others that have been recorded to occur by our corporation. As mentioned before, these sounds bear no known source, and any attempt to find their source has proven entirely futile, leaving their cause a complete mystery.
Also present within Level 008 are various concrete-built dividers, which are inconsistently placed and can be found in strange out-of-place areas in the Level. These dividers seem to be stripped of all purpose, due to them being haphazardly placed around the tunnels.
Large areas of this Level may also possess large amounts of water within them, resulting in sectors of tunnels being flooded, which as stated earlier are caused by cracks, but have also been seen to originate from pipes within the Level, which on certain occasions, can be busted or leaking.
The flooding of some of Level 008's tunnels varies greatly between areas, with some being below knee level, and other areas have major flooding, requiring one to swim at times. The water within this Level is also rather cold, though it is not cold enough to cause hypothermia or other medical concerns; this same water is also strangely clean, almost as if it is distilled.
Railings may on certain occasions be found in some tunnels, and unlike the dividers, are consistently placed more often than not, and can be found at both sides of tunnels, and are composed of steel. In addition to this, small street lamps may also be seen within Level 008 along with its fluorescent lights, though these are rather rare to come across, though it is not guaranteed you won't come across one at least once.
Embedded within walls of some tunnels one may come across various metal doors that are spread quite far from each other, making them not very common to come across. These doors are also mostly not consistently placed, and on certain occasions some may be incredibly close to one another, sometimes even appearing as if they are "clipping" into one another; however, this is of course, not very common.
Behind doors there are more often than not more tunnels of Level 008, which continue to twist and turn and cut into other tunnels and connect them, forming its previously brought upon intricate layout it is built out of. However, instead, they can lead into small empty rooms that sometimes contain a few crates that are commonly empty or may simply lead to another door at the other side of the room, which from there, will lead into more tunnels, continuing the monotony of this Level.
Accessibility Methods
Entrances
Level 008 is only accessible through tunnels that lead underwater in Level 007.
Exits
Delving deep enough will eventually result in one coming across an exit to Level 009, which appears as a tunnel that opens up to a long street that eventually will blend into Level 009's suburbs.
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