Strobe Monster

## Description

The strobes/headlights are the primary antagonists of *The Sun Vanished* ARG. They appear as a mobile source (presumably mechanical) of strobing light accompanied by sounds of clicking or throbbing, which, upon the discovery of a human, will begin strobing red light and begin emitting sounds of a lower frequency. Upon being alert of the presence of a human, they will attempt to brainwash the survivor, turning them into a harvested survivor💀

The only known method of doing this is to have them look into the emitted red light. This method of brainwashing and zombification is also shown to affect wildlife. The strobes/red lights are shown to be following different roles, either hunting or patrolling. They are claimed to have large cylinders protruding from their heads, and have the ability to produce unseen arms, possibly growing them out of their skin or shell.

## Strobe Colors

A strobe Monster outside TSV's window.

A strobe Monster in a hostile state outside TSV's window.

A segment of a Strobe Monster, photographed by TSV on july 16, as seen behind crops 6-7ft (1.8-2.1m) in height. Note the large spike to the left of the image. As of yet, this is the best canon presentation of the strobe that exists.

## Brainwashing

The sole method of brainwashing for the strobes is by having the victim look into the red light, but it is unknown if any other methods are being used. Upon being brainwashed, the victim is possibly connected to an alien hive mind, presumably overseeing the cause for the apocalypse.

Their method of brainwashing (at least in the white variant) "sees into you" according to TSV.

## Possible counters

As of yet, no counter-strategies exist against the strobes, meaning the survivors can only run or hide from them. Ideas have been brought by the fanbase to capture a strobe, so that experiments may be run to determine a counter for them, via baiting using lights/noise. This idea is yet to be tested in canon. However, to avoid being brainwashed, survivors can either cover their eyes or not look into the red light, as this is their sole method of capture. (It may have been confirmed that closing your eyes works, but they will turn aggressive if you do, as they can sense when you close your eyes but not when you cover your eyes.)

On October 25th, 2020, TSV announced he had destroyed a Strobe Monster, possibly meaning an official counter had been discovered.

## Other forms of attack

Another form of attack is known as the "blue lights", which, If it shines on someone, it completely destroys them, or kills them. These lights are thought to be emitted by the Strobes' ship, or by a higher ranking variant.

## Theories

A theory exists that the Strobes are non-organic drones, explaining how they are able to produce 2 forms of light and at high intensities and their method of travel. This is supported by Tucker's reference to "mechanical abominations."One possible variant exists of the strobe as seen in a tweet by TSV on July 16. This possible variant, instead of constantly strobing, is seen flashing at random intervals. [1]

## Trivia

* According to a screenshot posted on the Lost Sun News account, in Russia, they are called *демонский свет*, which translates to "demon lights".
* They are also called "headlights".
* Tucker experienced a beating from 2 strobes. He claims that they "Look human but move weirdly."
* The creator of The Sun Vanished ARG 'Aidan Elliott' has confirmed that the Strobes are indeed aliens.