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{{Level_information
|image = Spr titlecards 10.png
|world = [[Staff Only]]
|escape_time =
* 0:40 (Initial)
* 4:40 (Total)
* 7:10 (Lap 2)
|srank = 21,500
|transformation =
* [[Transformations#Shotgun|Shotgun]]
* [[Transformations#Rocket|Rocket]]
|soundtrack = Thousand March<br/>My Secret War Crimes
|window_title = ''Nuclear apocalypse in the Pizza Tower''
|previous = [[Don't Make A Sound]]
|next = [[Pizzaface|Pizzaface (Arena)]]
|first_appearance = [[April Build (2021)]]
|first_playable = [[April Build (2021]]
}}'''WAR''' is the nineteenth [[List of levels|level]] of ''[[Pizza Tower]]'', and the third level of the [[Staff Only]]. The level has a unique time limit mechanic, with no [[Pillar John]] and consequently, no [[Pizza Time]]. Instead, WAR has a timer activated soon after starting the level that is constantly active and must be extended through destroying [[War Terminal]]s found throughout the level.

WAR features three setting themes: a short entrance section set in a bunker, an outdoor section set in an active military battlefield, and an indoor section set in an industrial laboratory overrun by [[Peppino Clone|Peppino Clones]].

The level's titlecard is set in a battlefield, with a closeup of [[Peppino]]'s face as he screams in horror. In the background, a grinning [[Peppino Clone]] wearing a combat helmet runs away from an explosion and towards Peppino.

== Enemies ==
This level contains the following [[:Category:Enemies|enemies]]:
{{flexbox|
{{enemyicon|Cheeseslime|1}}
{{enemyicon|Pizza Soldier|2|debuts}}
{{enemyicon|Kentucky Bomber|1|debuts}}
{{enemyicon|Cardboard Tank|2|debuts}}
{{enemyicon|Peppino Clone|1|debuts}}
}}

== Transformations ==
*[[Transformations#Shotgun|Shotgun]] — initiated by picking up one
*[[Transformations#Rocket|Rocket]] — initiated by grabbing one

== Gimmicks ==
* '''[[Landmine]]'''
* '''[[War Terminal]]'''
* [[Dash Pad]]

== Locations ==
=== [[Toppins]] ===
{{flexbox|
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-Toppin1.png
|type = toppin
|value = mushroom
|text = In the second room, on the left side of the floor, after using the Rocket transformation.}}
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-Toppin2.png
|type = toppin
|value = cheese
|text = In the fourth room, directly where the player would naturally progress to.}}
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-Toppin3.png
|type = toppin
|value = tomato
|text = In the fifth room, impossible to pass by.}}
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-Toppin4.png
|type = toppin
|value = sausage
|text = In the first room with the [[Cardboard Tank]]s, behind a [[Stupid Rat]].}}
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-Toppin5.png
|type = toppin
|value = pineapple
|text = In the last room, in the bottom right corner.}}
}}

=== [[Tower Secret Treasure]] ===
{{flexbox|
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-Toppin2.png
|type = gerome
|text = In the fourth room, on top of a platform.
}}
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-GeromeDoor.png
|type = treasure
|value = 20
|text = In the third room of the lab section, in the top right corner of the room. The Tower Secret Treasure is a box of rations.}}
}}

=== [[Secret Eye|Secret Eyes]] ===
{{flexbox|
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-Secret1.png
|type = secret
|value = 1
|text = In the sixth room, above the [[Dash Pad]].
<hr/>
This secret consists of several straight lines, filled with [[Pizza Soldier]]s.
}}
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-Secret2.png
|type = secret
|value = 2
|text = In the eight room, out in the open.
<hr/>
This secret contains several unaccessible Cardboard Tanks, with the player being required either to dodge the rockets they shoot, or to blow them up with a shotgun.
}}
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-Secret3.png
|type = secret
|value = 3
|text = In the second room of the lab section, right after the Stupid Rat.
<hr/>
In this secret, the player must go through infinite swarms of [[Peppino Clone]]s.
}}
}}

===[[Pizza Tower Guy]]===
{{Collectible screenshot
|image = PT-War-PTG.png
|type = ptg
|text = In the sixth room, in the corridor before the first [[Secret Eye]]. The player must reach this area within a minute in order to see him. He disappears upon approach.
}}

== Chef Tasks ==
This level has the following [[Chef Tasks]]:
{{ChefTasks
|name1 = Decorated Veteran
|image1 = Spr achievement war 0.png
|desc1 = Don't get hurt more than three times in WAR.

|name2 = Sharpshooter
|image2 = Spr achievement war 1.png
|desc2 = Don't miss more than three shots in WAR

|name3 = Trip to the Warzone
|image3 = Spr achievement war 2.png
|desc3 = Finish WAR with more than a minute left.}}

== Trivia ==
* [[Gustavo]] occasionally appears on the level, shooting an enemy nearby with rocket launcher, that shoots out Brick.
* WAR's main mechanic was completely different earlier in development, with the level originally being on [[Pizza Time]].
* Beating this level on the first attempt on any save file grants the player the [[Clothes|War Camo]] outfit.
* WAR used to be very different in development state:
** In [[April Build (2021)|April 2021]] build, it used to be longer. The level used to have more enemies, those being [[Cheeseslime]], [[Swedish Monkey]], [[Mini John]], [[Pepperoni Goblin]], [[Pizza Box Goblin]], [[Flying Anchovy]], [[U.F.Olive]], [[Pineacool]], [[Spit Cheese]], [[Cannon Pizza Goblin]], [[Noise Goblin]], [[Pickle]], [[Pizzard]], [[U.F.Olive#Olive Trooper|Olive Trooper]], [[Noisey]], [[Pizza Slug]], [[Shrimp Thug]], [[Ninja Slice]], [[Trash Pan]], [[Piraneapple]], [[Pizza Soldier]] and [[Cardboard Tank]].
** The level got completely reworked in the [[Rework]] build, removing all the enemies above except for Pizza Soldier and Cardboard Tank, as well as introducing the [[Kentucky Bomber]] and [[Peppino Clone]] enemies. However, the player can't beat the level due to the fact that the exit gate is placed above the ground and there's no ground to stand on.
** It got reworked again in the Eggplant Build, getting closer to its final version; however, the level lacked secrets and the Secret Treasure, along with Gerome.
** Gustavo uses Brick to shoot at random enemies to make it more helpful without needing to defeat them. In the final version, he only appears during specific sections.

== Gallery ==
=== Regular sprites ===
<gallery>
Bg war2 0.png|Background #1. A strange underground setting, possibly a bunker, containing a fridge stuck in the walls.
Bg war1 0.png|Background #2. A red-skied war zone with a ruined Cardboard Tank, bombs dropping down, and multiple fighter jets.
Bg warterrain 0.png|Background decoration #1. Terrain.
Bg war3.gif|Background #3. A futuristic lab showing Peppino and Pillar John seemingly being cloned.
Bg warlabpillar 0.png|Background decoration #1. A metal pillar with platform on it.
File:Spr wardestructibles.png|Breakable Block sprites.
</gallery>

=== Hub assets ===
<gallery>
Spr_gate_war_0.png|Level gate.
Spr_gate_warBG_0.png|Level gate background. Orange sky with planes.
Spr_gate_warBG_1.png|Level gate background decoration #1. Clouds.
Spr_gate_warBG_2.png|Level gate background decoration #2. Terrain with bomb, door and barbed wires.
Spr_list5_22.png|Level's icon on [[Pizza Granny]] sign.
Spr titlecards 10.png|Level's title card.
Spr_title_war_0.png|Level's name in Chef Tasks room.
</gallery>
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