Level 7.2

Level 7.2 is a sub-level of Level 7.
==Description==
Level 7.2 consists of an ocean similar to Level 7; akin to the main level, this body of water seems to span infinitely. The turbulent water is occasionally overlaid with thick white foam, in contrast to the peaceful water of Level 7. Storms appear every few hours with gray clouds accompanying them; these clouds always give the appearance of rain, yet never do despite their appearance. During a storm, one can hear the sound of rain falling out of the gray cloud, yet none does. The skies are always concealed by a thick array of gray storm clouds looming over anyone who looks above.
The storms coincide with the tides, with four low tides and four high tides every 25 hours. Due to the high wind speed, these tides move very quickly, and one should take the necessary precautions against them. A single island can be found in this sub-level; eyewitnesses state that this island ranges from 500 to 550 square feet (46.4 to 51 square meters). The naked eye can barely perceive sunken old buildings and shipwrecks in the watery depths surrounding this island. There are no other derelict vessels of man's folly in the level.
Weather phenomena are common in this sub-level, with storms appearing at intervals. The water in this sub-level is always rough, with waves crashing down on any unfortunate soul who happens upon them. Even in the absence of storms, the water does not cease its endless barrage of waves. During a storm, the horizon changes pigments from gloomy gray to inky black.
It is unknown why there is an absence of sea creatures, as this sub-level has perfect conditions to harbor such life. Besides the storms, the water has been proven to maintain such life, yet no life is present. Occasionally, one may feel themselves being pulled down; simply shrugging it off as tidal currents are unwise. These vortices created by the sub-level tides around the island and any other sunken shipwreck or building can suck one down to join these desolate human creations. Just as humankind created them, their creations invite them to stay forever.
A partially submerged submarine can present itself sticking out of the shallow water 40 meters left of the island; it is thought this is the K-8, which sank as it was being towed to the Bay of Biscay in the North Atlantic Ocean. The length of the K-8 is 107.4 m (352 ft), and its displacement is 3065 surfaced tons and 4750 submerged tons.
Its propulsion was the VM reactor, a nuclear-pressurized water reactor using 20% enriched uranium-235. Because of how reactors work, the entire surface and area surrounding the K-8 are completely irradiated. Due to the water seeping into the submarine, the backup generators were damaged, which allowed the reactor to go critical and release deadly amounts of radiation. When inside the K-8 (using a hazmat suit), one can see scorch marks covering the inside of the K-8.
The K-8 sank to a depth of 4,680 meters (15,350 feet), approximately 490 kilometers northwest of Spain, carrying four out of 24 nuclear torpedoes. Once inside, one can smell the rusting metal and the stench of old flesh. Skeletons can be found lying about; these are presumably the crew of the K-8. It is strongly advised not to touch any skeletons found lying around the K-8 because they have most likely been radiated. The majority of the submarine's compartments are inaccessible due to flooding.
It is advised one does not enter or stay near this nuclear submarine for too long as the four nuclear torpedoes and the reactor leak radioactive isotopes, which are highly dangerous. It's speculated that if disturbed, those nuclear torpedoes could go off, radiating the waters around the island and making it unreachable. The high levels of radiation around the K-8 form trinite, which is radiated glass left over from radiation. Trinite is only found around the K-8 and does not move with the tides. This sub-level quickly erodes trinite but does not deteriorate it. The trinite is now in minuscule particles around the K-8; this will stick to any wanderer who passes by without a hazmat suit. It will slowly give you radiation poisoning, and almond water does nothing to counteract this poisoning.
This sublevel preserves metal and concrete for much longer than it does wood or any other material. It is not known why it takes metals so much longer to rust on this sub-level. The K-8 shows only a moderate amount of rust, while any wooden shipwreck is gone due to rot. Any solid materials that are not composed of metal or concrete will rot away into nothingness in a matter of days.
==Entities==
No such entities can be found due to the tempestuous nature of this level.
==Colonies and Outposts==
Backroom Colonists.
*An old colony is found partially submerged on the island. It is thought the colony was abandoned because of either the K-8 or the storms.
No other colonies exist.
==Entrances and Exits==
===Entrances===
*Being caught in a storm in Level 7 and drowning. One will wake up floating in this sub-level.
*Drowning on Level 37, is not advised as this level is far worse than level 37.
===Exits===
*Swimming into a submerged pool store can lead one to Level 37. This is very risky as the tides will drown most who try.
*Being dragged down by a vortex has a chance of leading to Level 7.
*Touching a partially destroyed sunken destroyer teleports one to Level 17.
Authors: AcommonNoclipper, WinDixieSweetTea helped with SPaG.
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