SURVIVAL DIFFICULTY:
Class φ
- Unstable
- Incalculable danger
- Imaginary
Image constructed from radio waves from Level √-2.
Level √-2 is an Enigmatic Level of the Backrooms. Initially, Level √-2 was only a rumour, before its existence was confirmed on 15/4/19 (see Discovery Log).
Description:
Level √-2 is described as an "imaginary" level of the Backrooms, the concept existing purely in the mathematical mind. Its size is unknown, possibly of infinite size, or no size at all. Due to the pure mathematical impossibility of √-2, the true nature and form of this level is largely incomprehensible to third-dimensional beings. This means that Level √-2 is incalculably dangerous and impossible to navigate.
Level √-2 exists outside of all known clusters of the Backrooms. As a result, it is unknown if any form of matter is capable of existing within Level √-2. It is unknown what occurs to those who enter Level √-21, but it is thought the immense overflow error causes victims to be removed from existence. All knowledge pertaining to their existence would presumably then be erased, including in the memories of other Wanderers. If this theory is correct, then all expeditions into Level √-2 are impossible to document2.
Currently, the only proof of the existence of Level √-2 is an image formed from radio waves believed to pertain to this level. Level √-2 appears to "leak" forms of radiation into other levels, through a method currently unknown. The source of this radiation was initially unknown.
Much like Level √2, Level √-2 is theorised to be non-Euclidean, not adhering to any standard geometry. However, this theory is contested, as the logical error of √-2 would imply it has no perceptible geometry. It is extremely ill-advised to attempt to visit Level √-2, as its true form may be detrimental to viewers.
Many have claimed that Level √-2 exists only in the imagination, meaning its dimensions cannot be physically witnessed and only believed in. This has since led to the formation of the Overflow Organisation, a group of Wanderers who claim to "believe" in Level √-2, apparently able to witness its full form in their minds. The validity of their claims are indefinitely unconfirmed. At the time of writing, they have amassed over fifty members. Four of these members are former M.E.G. personnel.
Entities
Discovery Log
On 19/4/19, aberrant strings of radio waves were detected in Levels 1, 2 and 3. Following evaluation, M.E.G. operatives were able to construct an image of Level √-2, shown above. The identity of the silhouette depicted is unknown3, but the image was confirmed to be from Level √-2 when the trace was sourced, and discovered to exist beyond any cluster of the Backrooms.
Bases, Outposts and Communities
No known bases, outposts or communities exist on Level √-2. Due to the nature of the level, it is believed to be impossible.
Entrances And Exits:
Entrances
M.E.G. operatives were able to find an opening to Level √-2 in Level √2, through a cyan-fiber tunnel described to be "glitchy".
There are no known entrances to Level √-2 as no individual has been recorded entering the level.
Exits
There are no known exits in Level √-2.