Level 178

This won't be long.
A photograph of Level 178.
==Description==
Level 178, nicknamed "Anomaly Ahead!" is a rainy network of intricately arranged, overlapping, elevated highways. Its name derives from numerous anomalies frequently witnessed and documented throughout the level. The level's size is theorized to be infinite, though each road spans roughly only 497 kilometers. The roads are all interconnected at particular points, though the connection is often haphazard or ineffective. Streetlights are present on the roads, illuminating the immense darkness caused by the absence of a discernible celestial body. It should be noted the distinctly unnatural curvature of the roads — some of which curve in particularly unnatural directions, often pivoting directly upwards or downwards.
Ambiance of Level 178.
Following entry to Level 178, one will find themselves fastened into the driver's seat of an automobile. For the time being, one will be unable to exit the vehicle. Partial paralysis will befall one as well, and thereby they will only be able to manipulate their arms and head. Generally, the effects of this paralysis will disappear after exiting the level, but the paralysis may persist even after exiting, posing an immense risk if one arrives in a precarious location. Shortly afterwards, the car will begin to operate itself, expeditiously navigating the highways while ignoring any sensible safety precautions. The automobile will disregard the non-Euclidean nature of the geometry and defy the laws of physics to traverse the chaotic infrastructure. Wanderers often undergo immense vertigo and dizziness while on Level 178 as a result. Although this navigation may appear aimless, eventually, the vehicle will reach a dead end. The amount of time it takes for this sequence to occur is completely arbitrary, though one will typically remain in Level 178 for no less than a day. Subsequently, one will be teleported to a random level.
Attempting to steer or dismantle the vehicle will result in rapid combustion. Upon close inspection, automobiles on Level 178 seem to be enveloped by a thin layer of a gasoline-resembling substance, which is nearly imperceptible due to its consistency and translucence. Wanderers ought to cleanse themselves after regaining corporeal control, as the composite is easily flammable and may linger on one's clothing or skin. Following an attempt to impair or direct the car, fire will emanate from an unknown origin. Through the substance coating the interior, it will quickly set aflame, inescapably evoking one's demise.
An alleged image of Level 178.
Beneath the configuration of roads, a vast city is prevalent, being narrowly perceptible from within one's car. The scene consists of closely dispersed buildings and skyscrapers, sidewalks, roadways, among other customary elements of a city. The city is entirely composed of rectangular panels formed of a translucent, glass-like material. The expanse is fully enveloped in a thin layer of water due to the perpetual rain, though this layer never broadens. The shape of the structures is extensively malformed and random, albeit not to as substantial of a degree as the highways. Akin to Level 11, edifices may alter their whereabouts while unobserved; when this occurs, other structures will take their places.
As briefly aforementioned, Level 178's name derives from anomalies that occur throughout the level. The title, nevertheless, has not been given due to the previously stated enigmas, instead referring to mysterious phenomena that frequently befall the city. Though these episodes are tremendously destructive, no instances of harm being done to wanderers or the highways through these circumstances have ever occurred; in addition, the city seems to rematerialize instantaneously after an episode concludes. While listing every possible event is infeasible, a frequent instance of these phenomena is immense combustion spreading throughout the area. These fires are vast and will quickly engulf the city, swiftly demolishing it. Yet, seconds following the area's collapse, the city will be restored as though nothing occurred. Another recurrent anomaly of note is calamitous flooding originating from an indiscernible origin. Once again, this results in the utter destruction of the area, only for it to reemerge soon afterwards.
==Entities==
It is infeasible to determine the presence of entities on Level 178.
==Colonies and Outposts==
Due to the nature of the level, establishing a colony or outpost is impossible.
==Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances===
There are six known entrances to Level 178.
*Travelling far enough in Level 166;
*Encountering an automobile in Level 100;
*Walking through a fire in Level -69. All injuries undergone will disappear;
*Entering a metallic garage in Level 37.5;
*Travelling an unknown distance in Level -422;
*Climbing the stairs in the apartments of Level 177.
===Exits===
There are five known exits from Level 178.
*At the end of the ride, one will be transported to a random level;
*Tuning into "Station -511" on the radio will teleport one to Level -511;
*Adjusting the car's climate control sends one to Level Epsilon;
*Noclipping will lead to Level 166;
*In certain cases, the automobile of Level 178 shall drive into a body of water, which will initiate a teleportation to Level 910 if one drowns.
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Category:Cluster I
Category:Levels
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Category:Unconfirmed Levels
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