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The everlasting suburbs of Level ψ.
Level ψ (Pronunciation: Psi) is the twenty-third Hellenic level of the Backrooms.
Description:
Level ψ appears as a massive area consisting of neighborhoods, cities, and large complexes apt for a familiar human environment. The level is roughly 200 billion square miles—or around 519 billion kilometers—in size, and many come here to explore and stock up on supplies of various kinds. Level ψ is special, since it acts similarly to Level 11, but instead, is completely devoid of entities and any major presence of large-scale groups.
Finding any person in Level ψ is considered nearly impossible, and this is mostly because of the level's immense size and the scarcity of entrances leading to Level ψ. Due to this, your human interaction is very limited, so you should bring a portable communication device just in case. You will most likely face prohibition from entering certain sites during specific time intervals.
The expansive network of sprawling, American-style suburban neighborhoods make up most of the level. It is noted to be "extremely quiet" within these areas, with only the faint sounds of birds chirping being heard and the light wind blowing endlessly in various directions. Some neighborhoods resemble a very oddly surreal location, consisting of cookie-cutter houses and perfectly cut lawns. The houses align almost perfectly and a slightly offputting feeling is present. Supplies appear at a moderate frequency, so you should look out for things to gather when you need to. At times, the sky can become a strong, bright purple in color, and the clouds turn a grayish black color. However, these events are exceptionally rare and do not pose any threat or danger to the wanderer. Other neighborhoods are quite regular and are identical to normal suburbs from the Frontrooms. If you ever find yourself in these locations, make sure to look for supplies, as there are great abundances of fresh food and beverages scattered across the street and within houses.
The street signs in Level ψ are nonsensical, appearing in many different existent and non-existent languages. It can vary from sensible words or phrases to pure gibberish, and the meanings remain unknown. Several researches from the M.E.G. have attempted to decode the signs, yet no results are shown circa the current date.
The seemingly endless amount of houses within Level ψ aren't just there for no purpose, they come fully furnished and equipped with various items and anomalous power sources to ensure a proper and comfortable residence for wanderers. Besides the common furnishings, many other accessories are present, these include:
- A computer system connected to a large monitor, a mouse, and a keyboard.
- A 55 inch television.
- Eerily detailed 3D clay sculptures that match the design of early Backrooms levels.
- Wooden or steel Ψ letters standing upright or laying down across the floor.
Other additional things noted within Level ψ include full access to the internet, as well as an infinite mysterious restocking of different foods and water bottles within the refrigerator.
The houses of Level ψ.
The large building complexes are rare but can be found near empty areas; they can take the form of apartment buildings or large parking lots with no cars parked inside. About half of the structures can be extremely tall, some are inaccessible, having no way to enter or scale the walls. You might notice strange blob-like light configurations atop the roof. If you are able to enter, the proportions change drastically, leaving you inside a maze-like labyrinth of hallways, elevators, and rooms the size of an entire level. However, exploring these areas are practically useless, since it takes a ridiculously long time to exit, contain less supplies and doesn't lead anywhere, not even to other levels.
A complex within Level ψ, it would look bigger from the inside.
The common appearance of the inside of the complexes.
The streets of Level ψ always remain at a specific time of day, estimated to range from the early afternoon (2-4PM), to evening (5-6PM). In terms of weather, level is always sunny (believed to be in spring or early summertime), with no signs of excessive cloudiness, weather events or precipitation taking place. The level typically hovers at a temperature measured at around 78-84°F (or 26-29°C), and the humidity is quite tolerable. However, all aspects can fluctuate unrealistically, so be weary of any signs of weather changes. Although the level can be slightly hotter during certain times of day, the amount of water and the ability to rest freely can help make it manageable.
The Great Vernietiging of 09'
Before the year 2009, Level ψ was incredibly dangerous, being classified as "The Highest within the Threat Index" by numerous traveller groups predating the M.E.G.. Many wanderers avoided this level due to the entity infestations, meanwhile others trekked cautiously and hid in houses. However, a grand blitzkrieg wiped out what is thought to be every single entity—hostile or not—off the face of the level. A large union of many expeditionary groups which formed a coalition were the key figures responsible for this event. On the morning of July 10th, 2009, all gunners rushed into the level and eliminated anything which moved in their sight without hesitation. A massive amount of explosives went off, and evidence shows that heavy-duty artillery weapons were used to obliterate entities fast. It is believed that the number of participants were in the hundreds of thousands, and a high possibility that other wanderers lost their lives in this event. Although brutal and stated to be immoral by some, this action liberated Level ψ from its former nightmarish state. This short-lived coalition soon fell to the M.E.G. in 2014 after refusing a surrender to give up Level ψ into the hands of the M.E.G.. Eventually, the M.E.G. and its allies did retreat from the level completely after 2011, never to be seen again in the level. To this day, the remaining survivors of the battle settled in a hideout, and refer to themselves as: ""The Council of the Ψ""
The Second Frontier
The date is August 7th, 2015, and a few B.N.T.G. members decided to enter Level ψ without knowledge of The Council of the Ψ. The team explored the level, sent reports back to headquarters, and kept on going with no plans of return. Then, one of the members of The Council of the Ψ came and exterminated 7 of the 15 B.N.T.G. members of the team to death with a fully loaded Italian Beretta ARX-160. One of the team members tried to attack with a knife, but was kicked and stomped on until his breathing stopped. The rest of the members attempted to flee, but various other 9mm rounds coming from an unknown source headed towards their direction, leaving every single one of them neutralized. Shortly after, on August 21st, 2015, an operation hosted by the M.E.G. and the B.N.T.G initiated, leaving Level ψ under fire once again. The first few hours went successfully, flags were placed and suspects were neutralized successfully, until all communications with the outside Backrooms cut and the sounds of severing and bombardment were heard briefly before the silence set in. It is unknown what exactly happened, but all traces of field agents were nowhere to be seen, and military equipment were found obliterated into pieces. The M.E.G. wanted to know if this could hinder future operations on-site in Level ψ, so another offensive was scheduled.
Operation Uitvoering
On January 22nd, 2016, the M.E.G. and the B.N.T.G. returned to Level ψ for a final attempt mission. The outnumbering of militant troops and high-end warfare contraptions were utilized en masse; four pairs of fighter aircraft and tactical nuclear weapons were used strictly for this mission. All M.E.G. personnel deployed near hideout spots while B.N.T.G. riflemen camped all across the level. This time around, a total of four members of The Council of the Ψ were spotted, and immediately, all lines of communication ceased to function, as well as the activation of hidden explosives led to half of all personnel to suffer from acute injuries or imminent death. Shortly after, a vigilant coordinator stepped into the scenes and started to notice something amiss; they were surrounded with powerful explosives ready to detonate at any moment. Suddenly, a large explosion occurred and the mission was unsuccessful. Unease still lingers during the short aftermath, but the dark history of Level ψ remains.
Moreover, to ensure the Council remains adept at fighting its enemies, let us see who emerges victorious.
A section of the level closed down after Operation Uitvoering.
Ever since then, any major military groups refused to enter Level ψ, and the level remains safe for regular travelers.
Bases, Outposts, and Communities:
The Council of the Ψ
- A secret group of individuals who have set camp in Level ψ many years ago, the known members' codenames are: Virgo, Avern, Xylon, Kratkoye, Skyweather, Argentum, "T-1X", and Excurse. It is unknown if the group distributes resources to wanderers directly outside of their hideout.
- As aforementioned, the group is responsible for the absence of entities all across the level, seeking to defend their base from terrorism and enemy offense and rescue lost wanderers to specific levels accessible through their hideout. As a security measure, every time a wanderer has been invited, relocation occurs.
- Friendly and helpful to all except members of the M.E.G and any groups with a connection. In which they will immediately capture and kill whoever matches such description.
- Are incredibly secretive, listed as a criminal organization on many online databases, and have already been hunted mostly to extinction by the M.E.G..
- The group are the concurrent handlers of systematic affairs between Hellenic Levels.
The conference room for the council of ψ.
Entrances and Exits:
There are many ways to enter into and exit out of Level ψ, most notably from Cluster I and other hellenic levels. All information listed is not confirmed unless listed otherwise, and are based off of wanderer reports and not official documentation.
Entrances:
- A very rare chance of falling through the floor on Level 0 .
- Smashing a wall and drawing a Ψ before no-clipping through in Level 1.
- Breaking a pipe and drawing a Ψ before no-clipping through in Level 2.
- Electrocuting an object shaped as the letter Ψ in Level 3, and then no-clipping beneath the floor.
- An extremely rare chance to enter here through Level 4 after drinking a bottle of Almond Water.
- An extremely rare chance to enter here through a simple process of no-clipping through 2 adjacent walls simultaneously when in Level 5, Level 6, Level 11, Level 13, Level 14, Level 15, Level 16, and Level 17.
- Falling down a grate in Level 183.
- Other entrances that were not described in its exact process include: Level 21, Level 22, Level 23, Level 28, Level 32, Level 67, Level 356, and Level 935.
Exits:
- Being led into the hideout will lead you to: Level 1, Level 11, Level -33.1, Level 30, Level 31, Level 60, Level 170, or Level 237.
- Jumping down a large chasm in the middle of the street can lead you to Level 199.
- No-clipping beneath the sidewalk can lead you to Level 11.
- No-clipping through an electrical line can lead you to Level 3.
- No-clipping through a fence can lead you to Level 46.
- No-clipping into a picture of a train within the houses can lead you to Level 61.
- If a house has a swimming pool, entering it if it appears a grayish color can lead you to Level 7.
- Finding an underground cave system and entering it can lead you to Level 8.
- Entering the sewers can lead you to Level 34.
- Jumping in a puddle of mud can lead you to Level 66.
- Falling asleep while leaning on the front door of a house can lead you to Level 93.
- No-clipping beneath the street can lead you to Level -0.
- According to a report that did not state the specific method of exit, you can also exit to Level 55.
Entering and/or exiting from any Hellenic Level is simple, you can be transported to Level ψ via completion of the The Psi Puzzle.