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Level 281, or the "White Mountain Labs" is the 282nd level of the Backrooms. It appears to be a scientific research and development complex built around an abandoned ruins in the middle of a snowy mountain. Level 281 is divided into six different sectors, and it is the headquarters of an organization known as the White Mountain Incorporated. Not much is known about the company itself other than that it is a rival company and competitor to another company under the name of CMN Industries.

Description

The elaborate, labyrinth-like laboratories of the Level 281 were apparently built over snowy mountains located presumably in Alaska. Some areas are also described as "old" or "abandoned" by the travelers exploring the complex; several areas of the complex are badly run-down. However the surface areas of Level 281 feature more modern and recent construction. The facility is largely self-sufficient, housing its own ventilation system, cold and hot water, central heating, sanitation, drainage, and power generation systems including a local hydro-electric dam and multiple types of electrical generators and reactors, with some using nuclear technology. Chemical processing plants are also seen and as the facility is located within the water treatment plants are required to recycle waste water. The complex is dominated by a number of underground laboratories, testing zones, and administration offices, most of which contain very high-tech equipment, and even a rocket launch site.

The complex also features multi-story car parks, arsenals of nuclear and conventional weapons, and a local electric rail materials transport network. It is also apparently kept supplied by a conventional freight rail linked to the outside, managed in the storage warehouses of the freight yard. An example of the state of dilapidation of some parts of the underground facility, including a roughly repaired toxic waste storage unit. There are many personnel facilities constructed to accommodate anyone visiting it, including laundromats, recreation and sports areas such as lounges, at least one basketball court, at least one swimming pool, a library, fast food outlets, food courts, cafeterias, and numerous vending machines dispensing Almond Water. The facility is well-populated by resting areas and dormitories for those who decided to stay inside the facility as the residents. All main sectors are linked together by a monorail network going through the whole facility and is equipped by a public address system, relaying general information, audible messages and announcements across the facility multiple times with the main announcer usually having a male or female voice depending on the location.

Level 281 is also inhabited by a number of adult Facelings and a plenty of other humanoid-looking entities, who are working throughout the facility by posing as the employees, such as security guards and scientists. They are commonly found neutral, unless when they get attacked.

Colonies and Outposts

The Science Team

  • 45 members
  • Claim themselves to actually be the scientists and researchers working throughout Level 281
  • Each member is said to be granted a different security clearance specific to his or her duty, with an average clearance of Level 5
  • Wearing the White Mountain Incorporated lab coats and using medical equipment
  • Passive
  • Willing to trade medical equipment

The Security Team

  • 35 members
  • Claim themselves to actually be the security guards working throughout Level 281
  • Each members have different ranks and are granted a different security clearance specific to their duty, with an average clearance of Level 3
  • Wearing the blue security guard uniforms and using firearms and other security equipment
  • Neutral, unless provoked
  • Willing to trade firearms, ammunition, and high-tech security equipment.

Entrance and Exits

Entrances

Level 281 can be accessed through The Metro. When you finally find yourself in this level, a public address announcement system with a female voice will automatically play, indicating the you're now in the level itself.

Exits

Level 281 can be exited when you see an active teleporter located somewhere in the facility. To activate the teleporter, type whatever number of level within the Backrooms on the teleportation device and proceed to take you to the level you're about to enter.

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