Where We Must Reach
Specimen Telemetry & Parameters
- Layer #
- 10
- Depth Span
- 2700–3000m
- Avg Temp
- 22.0°C
- Temperature Range
- 18.0°C to 26.0°C
- Primary Hazards
- Continuously rising air pressure causing lethal Barotrauma, Dense gauntlet of every mechanical trap type
- Traps & Hazards
- Spike trap, Barbed fence, Bear trap, Turret, Ceiling turret, Landmine, Coil, Spent fuel, Sound cannon, Skullcrusher, Sawblade, Piston, Fan trap
- Flora & Harvestables
- Stoneplant
- Structures & Chip Sites
- The Cargo structure, High-powered Drill Pod (requires the Cargo to activate)
- Progression & Quest Role
- Never rolls a Layer Modifier; retrieve the Cargo here and board the high-powered Drill Pod (or loop to Layer 1 in Endless mode)
Layer 10: Where We Must Reach Stratigraphic & Biome Telemetry
Where We Must Reach is designated as Layer 10 (Release 1.0 Strata, specimen coordinate layer-10-where-we-must-reach) in the vertical world architecture of Casualties: Unknown. Stratigraphic reconnaissance of the where we must reach sector characterizes this subterranean zone by its distinct thermal profile, visibility constraints, and vertical shaft architecture. Because gravity, ambient lighting, and atmospheric stability shift across each depth boundary, entering Where We Must Reach without verifying cardiovascular output and limb integrity markedly increases fatality rates.
Environmental Hazards, Fauna & Structural Salvage
Expeditions operating inside Where We Must Reach must continuously mitigate its primary threat matrix: Unstable terrain, environmental exposure, and hostile fauna. At the same time, thorough exploration of Where We Must Reach rewards scavengers with vital progression salvage: Scavengeable containers, natural flora, and descent shafts. Balancing time spent looting containers against caloric depletion, hypothermia or hyperthermia, and trap density defines successful passage through Layer 10.
Descent Readiness & Adjacent Strata Transitions
Recommended pre-entry preparation for Where We Must Reach centers on strict inventory discipline: Carry sufficient lighting, splints, and hydration before descending. Traversing downward from Layer 9 (Geothermal Vents) requires resetting fractures and topping off blood volume before crossing the threshold. Once key resources are secured in Where We Must Reach, survivors should stage their gear for the transition into Layer 11 (Crimson Ascent).