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SCP-2764 | keter | Item #: SCP-2764 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2764 is currently located in █████ ████, Antarctica. All civilians are to be kept outside of a 150 km radius from the object. This radius is to be strictly monitored by Mobile Task Force Eta-5 ("Jäeger Bombers"), containment battalion 4α. A perimeter has been established around a radius of 75 km from SCP-2764, and this perimeter is to be guarded by at least 10 guards per 25 km of the circumference at all times, totaling at a 190 guard minimum around the entire circumference. If any civilian is caught inside of the 150 km radius, they are to be brought in for questioning, and are to be administered Class-A or Class-B amnestics at the discretion of the on-site supervisor. The civilian in question will then be transported off site to their most recent dwelling. Should SCP-2764 suddenly "flicker" outside of the usual radius of 25 km, a new perimeter is to be immediately established at the radius of 75 km, and this perimeter shall be held with the usual containment procedures until SCP-2764 returns to its usual position at ██.█████° █, ██.█████° █. In the event that the creature "flickers" to a public location, all civilians are to be immediately evacuated and all known observers of the event will be taken in and administered Class-A amnestics. The area should, from there on out, be monitored for any traces of knowledge of SCP-2764 in the populace, and civilians suspected to have knowledge about the event are to be monitored very closely and eventually administered Class-B amnestics at the earliest convenience. Under absolutely no circumstances is any Foundation employee or civilian to approach closer than 30 km to the creature. If any person is found to have approached closer than this distance, they are to be detained immediately and questioned thoroughly. The person in question is to be given a thorough psychological evaluation, and is to then either be administered Class-A amnestics or to be terminated after the consideration of their evaluation. Description: SCP-2764 is a massive biological entity of unknown origin. Its height measures to be approximately 382 meters, and is estimated to weigh over 150,000 metric tons. The entity possesses between 75-85 (estimates vary) tentacular appendages extending from the ventral region of its body. It uses this mass of tendrils for both movement and simple utility actions such as picking objects up. The organism appears to move as if it were a quadrupedal animal; that is, the ventral cavity of its body faces the ground and the dorsal cavity faces the opposite direction. The organism also appears to have a cranial extrusion which is hypothesized to contain its brain, but there is no backing data for this, and the only organs visible on this 'head' are its eyes, of which it possesses four, two on each half of the facial region. Aside from SCP-2764's clear violation of the theoretical limit to a biological organism's size on Earth, its anomalous properties include the following: SCP-2764 possesses the ability to telepathically communicate. The language in which it communicates is dependent on the listener. SCP-2764, however, does not appear to understand any messages it receives in response. SCP-2764's size does not appear to follow Euclidian geometries; that is, one cannot distinguish the organism's true size based on simply looking at it, as the creature will often appear to be many times smaller or larger than estimates determine it to be. There is a 'critical zone' which lies approximately 50 kilometers in diameter from SCP-2764. As an individual approaches the bound of this zone from the inside, SCP-2764 will appear to 'blow up,' or grow larger. Outside of this zone, SCP-2764 will begin to shrink as the distance from the edge of the critical zone grows larger. SCP-2764's appendages appear to rapidly translocate themselves inexplicably. They will also transpose with each other's positions in space at very rapid intervals. Whether this has a relation to the previous anomaly mentioned is, as of yet, unknown. Lastly, and perhaps most noteworthy: SCP-2764's position will "flicker"1 on occasion, though the frequency of this event is unknown, as it appears to occur on a completely unsystematic basis. The location of SCP-2764 has never "flickered" further than 25 km, and the object has always "flickered" back to its original location within 48 hours. Recovery Summary: SCP-2764 was discovered by civilian ██████ ███████ and his team during a detailed survey of the Antarctic terrain. ██████ observed the anomaly and noted its odd geometries, and then returned to base. He shared news of the occurrence to ████ █████, who was the Foundation's investigative researcher in Antarctica at the time. ████ immediately reported this to his superior officer, at which point Mobile Task Force Eta-5 ("Jäeger Bombers") was sent to the Antarctic base to administer amnestics to the local populace and secure a small perimeter around SCP-2764. The initial perimeter was too small, and Commander Mann, who was, at the time, the commander of MTF Eta-5, took it upon himself to investigate the odd creature. Mann's investigation is outlined in the investigative logs below. {+}Investigative Log, Day[1-3] {-}Investigative Log, Day[1-3] Day 1: Subject appears to shrink as we get closer to it, which is strange, because it was growing until we got to a certain point. Also, its horrifically large tentacles move in a particularly strange manner. I plan to investigate further in the coming days, and hopefully do a bit of my own research before they send in the main researchers and guards to take over. Signed, J. Mann Day 2: Last night as I tried to sleep, I kept hearing a strange voice. While I cannot currently recall what it was saying, I am sure it has something to do with the beast out there. I personally see no other explanation, as I was alone, and I have no history of hearing voices. Signed, Mann Day 2, afternoon: I've gathered a few volunteers from the task force. Our job is to secure the anomaly until the main guards can get here, not research it, so I won't be forcing anyone to come along with me. But it's not against my orders to carry out some extra research, and I wouldn't mind having some other folks investigating with me. Always better to have more than one person when it comes to witnessing events. I managed to convince 3 other guys to come with me. I plan to approach the anomaly very closely, and I made this very clear to everyone as I announced that I needed volunteers. We will begin our exploration tomorrow. Signed, J. Mann Day 2, evening: I am hearing this voice again. It is currently about ten o'clock, PM, and I am trying to comprehend what it is saying. It's like it's speaking English, and I know it is, but I just can't work out what it is saying. Signed, Mann Day 3: One of the guys that volunteered came to my tent in the early hours of the morning and said he couldn't go through with it. I told him that it was fine, and that I don't blame him. When I asked him why he changed his mind, though, he told me that he had been hearing something talking to him last night, and suspected that it was connected to the anomaly. When I heard about this, I asked him if he knew what it was saying. He said that he couldn't recall exactly what it was saying, but its words evoked a terrible fear in him that he never wished to experience again. When I inquired, he also stated that it was speaking English, but again, he can't recall what it's saying, exactly. I then revealed that I, too, had been hearing voices, but had not been terrified by them. This did not convince him to stay on the exploration team with us, but it seemed to comfort him that he was not the only one hearing things. I hope the other two are still in for it. Signed, Mann Day 3, afternoon: I asked the other guys if they experienced anything out of the ordinary in the past few days, and neither of them said that they had. This is a good thing for me, as I will have a couple of companions on my research venture, but I also feel like I will be lying to them if they haven't experienced the voices. I won't tell them about the voices myself, as I fear they will get spooked out of coming with me, but on the same token, they volunteered to venture very closely to a large horrible creature, so maybe the story about the voices won't deter them. For now, I will proceed with discretion. Signed, J. Mann Day 3, Evening: We set out around 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and the other two guys seemed as excited to get closer to the thing as I was apprehensive. Don't get me wrong, I, too, was excited, it just seemed that they were a little too excited. I guess it isn't out of character for those two. As we got closer, indeed, the thing kept growing smaller, which sort of cooled my anxiety for a bit, but then we started seeing oddities in the snow. Of course we are dealing with a giant anomaly, but the snow prints just seemed off. There wasn't anything wrong with their pattern. They just seemed out of place. Signed, J. Mann {+}Investigative Log, Day[4-6] {-}Investigative Log, Day[4-6] Day 4: We set up camp about a quarter way to the thing. The snow was deep and thick, and to be honest, I was surprised we made it even a quarter of the way. No signs of any voices heard by myself or the other two last night. I'm making sure to be very discreet when I ask them about any oddities. I don't want to put up a red flag. Signed, J. Mann Day 4, afternoon: We covered about half the distance we did yesterday, so I would say we're close to halfway there. About three eights of the way, to be exact. The snow is getting deeper as we approach the thing. It continues to shrink as we approach it, so nothing too out of the ordinary thus far, with the exception of the out of place prints in the snow. None of us can work out what creature they originate from. Yesterday, I thought they were human tracks. Signed, J. Mann Day 4, evening: A particularly quiet evening, nothing notable has occurred. Signed, J. Mann Day 5: One of the guys reported that he'd heard some strange voices last night. I asked him what they were saying before I revealed that I, too, had been hearing voices. He told me that they were unintelligible. I expected this, but it is now getting quite frustrating that no one can decipher what the voices are saying. Hopefully this expedition to the thing out there will bring us more information. Signed, Mann Day 5, afternoon: We made very little progress today. We neglected to bring our tissue analyzer from the last tent we set up, so we had to go back. We'll be back on track hopefully by the day after tomorrow. Signed, J. Mann Day 5, evening: The evening is quiet once again. I've heard no voices thus far, and the tracks in the snow were absent during our trek back to the old tent today. Signed, J. Mann Day 5, midnight: I've been lying awake for some time now, and I've realized that something was horribly out of the ordinary. I recall that as we approached the thing, it got smaller. Well, I would expect it to grow larger as we put more distance between it and ourselves. The problem is, it has not grown larger since this morning when we left to return to the tent. Signed, J. Mann Day 6: The first opportunity I had, I told the other guys about my realization, and I asked what they thought we should do. There was some debate, but ultimately, we came to the decision to continue forth toward the creature. On top of this, I can report that we have all now heard the voices. The last guy finally heard them last night. Once again, they were incomprehensible. To no surprise, of course. I hold the belief that we will eventually discover what the voices are saying, but for now, we trek on. Signed, J. Mann Day 6, afternoon: We made it back to the point we left from yesterday, and decided to continue on for a little while longer. The creature has continued to shrink, even as we traveled the same path we traveled the day before yesterday. The spatial anomaly is starting to get eerily disheartening. Signed, J. Mann Day 6, evening: The creature has disappeared. We all agree that it was due southeast, but we've checked the compasses again and again, but the thing is just no longer there. I hypothesize that it has grown so small that we can no longer see it, but the other two guys think it just disappeared. Regardless, we all agree to continue in the direction we were headed. We will continue on for a day, and if it has not reappeared at that point, then I see no reason to continue. We'll just have to go back. Signed, J. Mann {+}Investigative Log, Day[7-9] {-}Investigative Log, Day[7-9] Day 7: Once again, I have heard the voice. It is now distinguishable as a single voice, as opposed to more than one, as I had previously believed. Some of the words were actually comprehensible and memorable, but they were simple things which actually made no sense when put together. The most distinct words were 'snow,' and 'back.' The latter is especially eerie, but I can't think anything of it, as there was no context. When I inquired, the other two guys had also heard the voice and came to the same conclusions as I had. Signed, Mann Day 7, afternoon: We've continued on for some time now, but it is only three o'clock. The creature has reappeared where we expected it to be, and it has grown considerably smaller since we last viewed it. So, I conclude that whatever occurred that affected its position did not affect the shrinkage anomaly. We look to be about three fourths of the way there now. We will continue on til' about 5 o'clock. Signed, J. Mann Day 7, afternoon: It is 5 o'clock, and two oddities have occurred. One, we have all agreed that the past two hours were definitely a longer duration than two hours. On top of space, the creature must incur a temporal anomaly as well. Strangely enough, however, this is the first time any temporal anomaly has been noticed by myself or the other two. Second of all, and most disturbing, are the tracks in the snow. They reappeared last night, but I thought nothing of it, as it is a normality at this point. But the tracks are definitely no longer human at this point, or anything of this Earth. The closest thing I can think of is perhaps a squid which walks on land. Considering that the creature out there has tentacular appendages, I suppose this isn't too much of a surprise, but it is still certainly frightening. I am interested in following them, but I want to get to the creature above all else. The main guards were supposed to arrive this morning, but I see no signs of them thus far. I suppose they are just not visible to us, or perhaps the temporal anomaly has affected our view of time. At any rate, I expect to arrive at the creature's location by tomorrow if things go optimally. This expedition has certainly exceeded its expected duration. Signed, J. Mann Day 7, evening: New tracks have appeared around our tent. None of us heard anything out of the ordinary. Myself and one of the guys agreed that those tracks were not there before, but the other guy recalls their existence before this occurrence. We will have to be more mindful of things like this. It's beginning to become more dangerous than it already was, and I suspect something sinister about these new found tracks. J. Mann Day 8: We awoke early this morning to get a head start. Once again, new tracks appeared in the snow. This time, none of us had any doubt of their non-existence beforehand. If we do not make it to the creature within two days, we will abandon the trek and begin to follow the tracks. I fear for our safety at this point. We should be back at base greeting the new guards and allowing them to take over. J. Mann Day 8, afternoon: It is 12 o'clock, and we have made it about nine tenths of the way there. The creature continues to shrink, but we are definitely very close at this point. We are going to take a brief break and get a few hours of sleep in before we continue on. We should lose little time, thanks to the temporal anomaly. J. Mann Day 8, midnight: Our reliance on the temporal anomaly's stability has failed us. It is currently midnight, but we only got a couple hours of sleep. I've made the decision to continue forth. My fear for my own safety, and more importantly, my fear for their safety, has grown to the point where I will have to take full control of this expedition. No more votes. I will take their opinions into consideration, but my word will be final from this point on. Day 8-9 transition, early morning Day 9: As we continued to walk, the voice made a very clear statement to all of us. This is not verbatim, as I could never hope to remember every incomprehensible word this horrible creature has spoken to us, and I apologize for my vagueness, but we got the intended message: 'Turn back.' No doubt, at this point, these words are those of the creature we hope to reach. The tone of the voice did not imply any sort of anger or even a hint of territorial jealousy. It sounded more fearful than anything else. Mann Day 9: Once again, the creature has disappeared. I do not credit this occurrence to its shrinkage this time around. I am certain that we would still be able to see this behemoth, even at this small size. From this distance, I am certain of that. To be truthful, I have had enough of this. Supplies are not a problem; we brought plenty to last. I am just seriously worried about our safety. Not only is the anomaly a main issue, but the antarctic is a frigid, stark place. We have made it thus far with no serious complaints about the cold, but I worry that will not last much longer. I have made the decision to lead us in the direction of the tentacular tracks, regardless of whether the creature reappears or not, which I am certain it will. I feel as though we will not make any more progress towards the creature itself, and its eerie statement last night has seriously stricken terror in me after I've given it more thought. Joseph Mann Day 9, morning: The tracks have led us back to one of our oldest tents, the one at which we left the tissue analyzer. I am thoroughly confused at this. First of all, and most obvious, it took us three hours to travel a distance which previously took us five or six days to travel. Second of all, I noticed no human tracks, as you may have expected to see as a result of our previous trek back to this tent. I will continue to record things in this log to the best of my ability, but my focus has shifted from researching this beast to getting us back to base safely. Joseph Mann Day 9, before noon: Something has been following us this entire time, since Day 1. To be frank, I do not care about the thing out there any longer. Something has been following us, and this explains the strange tracks in the snow. This must be why those tracks led us back to our old tent. We were not following them forward; we were following them backward. Joseph Day 9, afternoon: I have come to the realization that I am now alone. Where I once heard the comforting sound of human footsteps crunching the snow behind me, I now hear nothing but the hollow wind and emptiness. I cannot recall at what point those two got away from me, or perhaps, at what point I got away from them, but I am now terrified of what is to come. I still have plenty of supplies packed, and as previously stated, food and water will really be no issue for at least the next fortnight, but I am alone. The tracks in the snow are now more terrifying than ever, and the voice more horrific than before. Joseph Leave Day 9, afternoon: I lost my log in the snow a few hours ago. It was a simple mishap, but I recovered it without any incident. It was a little wet, but otherwise untouched. I just took notice of the one-word entry above. I am trying to work out at what point I entered this, but I can't recall the point at which I did this for the life of me. Joseph Day 9, late afternoon: It feels like it has been days since I last updated this log, but I know it cannot have been, as the sun has not set, and I've only eaten one meal since that time. To be frank, Day 9, late afternoon: It was a requirement for me to abruptly end my last entry. I heard movement circling me, and upon closer investigation, I saw the beast. The beast itself was circling me! As fast as I could, I approached the thing and skinned a sample of tissue off of its torso before it could skitter off with its horrible spastic tentacles. The tissue analyzer came up as a zero, that is, the tissue analyzer recorded no difference between this creature's tissue and a human's tissue. I will have to run some confidence tests on this, because I refuse to believe it until all evidence points to this thing being somehow related to humans. Joseph Day 9, evening: I've set up a tent. I want to get my mind off of this situation for a small while. I've set up a lantern and strewn out a towel on which I will eat dinner and read a book. Then I will get back to the walk, and I will likely skip sleep tonight. Joseph Day 9, midnight: The book seemed to quiet the voice. It was a peaceful hour, but I knew that I would have to leave as soon as I could. The sooner I get back to base, the sooner they can analyze all of this data from the tissue analyzer and make a sound conclusion about the tissue. My personal belief is that my analyzer is broken, but I've stored the tissue in my pack, so the guys at the base should have no issue running it through again. Joseph {+}Investigative Log, Day[10-11] {-}Investigative Log, Day[10-11] Day 10: I am almost back to base, but I see some guys coming over the snow-hill. I assume they are looking for me, so I need to warn them not to go any further inward. Joseph Day 10, morning: These folks are approaching me awfully slowly. They've taken to setting up a camp, which is strange, because if they are looking for me, which is undoubtedly the case, then they are taking an unnecessary break, as I am no more than half a mile away. Day 10, before noon: They made some slow but steady progress toward my location, and then they decided to turn back. I suspect that the spatial anomaly is affecting our distance, because as I stated previously, we are only about half a mile apart. Why they are turning back, I haven't a clue. Day 10, afternoon: A few things. The tracks in the snow have disappeared, as with the voice. I have gotten far enough away from the thing, I assume. And the beast has reappeared. About southeast, exactly where it should be. It is strangely comforting, but I still intend to return to base. Day 10, evening: The three guys are now approaching me again. They make frequent stops, which I suppose I don't blame them. I must seem to be miles away from their perspective. But it is certain, they are coming for me now. I know they can see me. Day 10, midnight: At this point, I have absolutely given up traveling on my own. Progress is heavily stymied by this spatial anomaly. I make it barely a few feet after a long day of travel. I'm very scared, and I hope these guys can make it to me before my supplies run out, which is now a concern. Day 11: I am currently very frightened. I want these guys to turn back. I know what has happened. I don't know how it happened, but it did. I will write more on my suspicions once I recover sufficient evidence for them. But for now, I say this for future reference. I do not know how this happened. Day 11, early morning: I recovered a journal in the snow. I know my suspicion to be true at this point. What I discovered in the journal was horrible. I refuse to write any of its contents here. I scrawled a warning in it as quickly as I could. I know who will find it. Day 11, late morning: The travelers disappeared and then reappeared again. I tried to approach the lone wanderer in person to notify him to turn back, but this was to no avail, as he was hostile and proceeded to cut out a chunk of my back. I had no clue how to react to this. I just ran away. This realization is too horrible for me to state plainly. My suspicions have been all but confirmed. It all adds up. The tissue analyzer coming up as a zero. The transition of human tracks in the snow to those tentacular… things. Something occurred… The time and space is all messed up due to this beast. I will leave this to the consideration of the reader, whoever finds this log. I hope it is not me this time. Footnotes 1. "Flicker" is defined as spontaneous spatial relocation. That is, SCP-2764 will spontaneously disappear from its current location and appear in some other location. For the sake of brevity, this term will be used to describe these spontaneous dis- and reappearances. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2764" by Choiwel, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2764. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. 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SCP-2765 | neutralized | Item #: SCP-2765 Special Containment Procedures: Civilian vehicles and Foundation convoys are permitted to use roads affected by SCP-2765 to travel. SCP-2765 is neutralized as of 2003. The areas surrounding instances of SCP-2765-1 are to be disguised as archaeological dig sites. Non-Foundation archaeologists are allowed access to any approved artifacts discovered that are not anomalous or discuss anomalous properties. Newly discovered instances of SCP-2765 are to be acquired by the Foundation and examined. Anomalous materials or those which pertain to anomalous activity discovered inside are to be sent to Reliquary Site 26. Description: SCP-2765 is an anomalous effect that influences multiple passageways throughout central Eurasia, notably Route 44 in Iran, Route A-77 in Afghanistan, and the R504 Kolyma roadway in Russia, and which may have had a much larger effect radius. SCP-2765 affects trade that involve the selected routes by decreasing travel time and slowing the weathering of roads. Effects are not consistent and have been shown to be decreasing since at least 1948. Subjects affected by SCP-2765 or on a road affected by SCP-2765 do not perceive any noticeable change in travel speed, fuel use or distance while on the route, but are measured to have a 10% increase in speed added on anomalously. When compared to other routes with similar levels of traffic and trade, roads affected by SCP-2765 show visibly less damage, even in active war zones. Due to the large range of effect, the Foundation is unable to control or restrict all areas pertaining to SCP-2765. Notably, much of SCP-2765 lies in the territory of GRU-P and the ORIA. SCP-2765-1 is the collective designation for 5 villages which may have formerly been affected by SCP-2765 and which are believed to be connected to SCP-2765's anomalous effects. Individual instances are to be referred to as SCP-2765-1 A-E. Each instance contains multiple architectural styles and materials, many of which are not native to the area and are believed to be imported. It is believed that instances of SCP-2765-1 were intended as resting places for travelers due to the presence of large market areas, inns, diverse shrines, food stores, and walls possibly capable of withstanding long periods of siege warfare. Records recovered from SCP-2765-1 instances typically have multiple translations present and often refer to or display knowledge of SCP-2765's primary effect, as well as other anomalous phenomena. SCP-2765-1A is the largest known site, and possesses much larger facilities, as well as extensive amounts of records. It is located in Western China, in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Uses Roman concrete and Ionian style pillars. SCP-2765-1B is located in northern Afghanistan. Prior to Foundation Acquisition, it had sustained heavy damage due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Construction is mostly based around the style of Qing China, with construction stone and jade decorations imported from as far east as mountains in Sichuan. SCP-2765-1C is located in northwestern Kazakhstan. Prior to Foundation acquisition, SCP-2765-1C was in a state of severe disrepair due to siege warfare during medieval crusades. Architectural style was primarily Egyptian, although Japanese sliding doors were heavily used. SCP-2765-1D is located in coastal northeastern Egypt. Noted to have severe rat infestations which prevented initial containment, SCP-2765-D was heavily damaged during the Suez Crisis of 1956. Remains of docked boats suggest Nordic trade partners. SCP-2765-1E is located in eastern Turkey. Architectural styles are more modern, dating to around 800 AD, and include strong influence from Arabic construction methods. Christian motifs are also present. SCP-2765 was originally discovered through investigation of apparent errors in Foundation transportation times1. Eventually, SCP-2765-1 instances were discovered and absorbed into the current form of this article. Addendum: SCP-2765 has ceased to show any noticeable effect as of 2003. SCP-2765 is now classified as neutralized. + Partial list of Recovered Materials - All recovered materials are cross checked using other surviving translations. Portions too damaged to read or missing are marked as [Unreadable] Recovered Material 2765-1A-257 Discovered Location: In the center of SCP-2765-A's primary temple complex. Description: Four 5-meter tall marble pillars, engraved with gold and covered in substance similar to that produced by SCP-████. Each pillar uses a different language (including Latin, Aanskrit, Arabic and Chinese), and is covered by approximately 204 lines of script. Approximately 35% of the text has faded or been rendered unreadable. Decipherable contents: In the 16th year of Emperor Wen's reign, 7th of the line of Han, 618 AUC, a caravan formed in and departed for the land of Sina. Lord Liu, riding upon his great 3 legged toad, General Tao, of the Black pearl, Lord Caishen of good fortune, Bi Gan, Li Fan, Kuan Yu, the 5 siblings of the world, and Tsai Sheng Li, 12 in all, representing the many lands of Sina, filled with wealth and trade, set out along with their followers to explore the lands to the west of their nation, having heard of the noble exploits of Zhang Qian2 and of new nations to the West. Our lord Tricephalus3 , also known as Hermes the guider of the dead, Mercury god of messengers, met them at the crossroads of the two rivers, and proposed that they sit and trade stories and goods. And they introduced themselves, and exchanged tales of their lands for 2 years. Tricephalus, wise and cunning, proposed to spread prosperity together across the land. He envisioned a great road, stretching to both east and west, where the gold would never end and merchants would not fear the bandits. Seeing that this was good, the Gods of swore to the pact, and shared their gold and spices. And considering this meeting fortuitous, and that greater gains might be made, they left to find other pantheons. Aje Shaluga, the 7 lucky lords of the Eastern Archipelago, and the many Jambhalas, masters of gold gathered together with the first 13 here, to discuss a great Prosperity, to benefit all nations. For 101 days and nights they sat and consulted, and finally they came upon a decision to sponsor a great and mighty road, sustained by their combined powers, to ease travel between their lands and bring wealth to all, whereupon these pillars were created to commemorate their alliance. Thus they numbered 42. And eventually others came, Lakshimi and her attendants, decked in the Spice of the southern lands from whence they came, (The cautious?), of the fish and maggots, forger of gold, and [Unreadable4 ] swearing to the pact, and partaking of its profits. Thus the total came to 76, in the Great Treaty. Recovered Material 2765-1A-572 Discovered Location: Storage room located below the primary temple complex of 2765-A. Description: One of several hundred 1m by .5m clay tablets (Labeled 2765 A-300- 1674) located in the same room, apparently containing records of trade developments and negotiations. Evidence shows that the room was damaged by fire. Decipherable Contents: In the 215th year of the Qin dynasty, 200th year of the Western Han, 694th AUC, the Golden Confederation met again to discuss their continued compliance. There have been 37 raids on traveling caravans by Northern Barbarians, and many fear a direct assault on one of the way points. The Confederation has requested that those of the Central Kingdom lead an attack to prevent further interruptions of trade. To further assuage fears, the gods of the Indi, numbering 34, have agreed to fund 2 new resting points together, to be constructed in 5 years, for a total of 8 way points. The confederation then discussed raising tariffs, which can be found in tablet 4 of the year 694 AUC, and the supply of spices and metals, found in tablet 6 of the year 694 AUC. And thus the 76 member lords agreed to disperse and discuss with their respective kingdoms a unified measurement system. Thus ended the Confederation meeting of the year 694 AUC, 215th year of the Qin dynasty, blessed by the gods. Recovered Material 2765-1B-463 Discovered Location: Smithy for the construction of horseshoes. Description: Granite carving, possibly designed to be a part of a wall. Decipherable Contents: Thank the gods, for they have blessed us. From islands of the east, to the ocean of the west, we have spread. The thieves hide in fear of their judgement, and the caravans move unharassed. Forget not libations and offerings, that each country may grow rich through this divine alliance. Recovered Material 2765-1D-818 Discovered Location: Buried underneath the guardhouse of the northern gate. Description: A piece of bamboo parchment, preserved with salt and sand inside a flask and sealed with wax. The writing is cramped and shaky. Writing is solely in latin. Decipherable Contents: I fear for my life, for last night one of the great lords came and visited me. We welcomed two travelers from the east before we closed the gates. They had no caravan, and barely any baggage. As I let them in, a worm flashed in one's clothes. I went up to him, and said "Brother, watch your clothes, for there are worms. Get them washed, that you may not get sick." He smiled, and said to me, "Your accent is that of Athens, is it not?" I said "Yes, Lord, my family maintained a temple to Mercury there. I left to seek my fortune with his blessing." He nodded and said no more. Later that night, I awoke to find the stranger in my room silencing me. He held up a staff, golden and intertwined with snakes, and I knew him to be my lord Hermes. He said "For your family's loyalty, I will let you know of a calamity that is coming, for I have done the greatest theft of all time. For years, I pretended to be content to rule with the others in the Confederation, but now it will all come down. The worm of silk, the great pride of the central kingdom, has been stolen by me." And he showed the inside of his cloak, filled with the valuable worms, and other treasures of the east. "Of course, the gods will be shaken and rage against the theft. But I have made a new alliance with the Northern tribes, and as the gods blame each other the Golden Hordes will sweep down as a storm and conquer, with me as their sole sponsor. None, god or merchant will be spared, of the South or the East, but Bynzantine will be my chosen city, and I will rule the world's trade networks from there. Flee while you can." And Hermes left. I write this now, as a record, should I not make it home to write it again. Any god which remains would surely call for my head, but this is one time I think my lord Hermes does not lie. Recovered Material 2765-1C-647 Discovered Location: Floor of the central market area Description: A 15 m by 15 m glass panel. When viewed, subjects will hear the same message translated into their primary language, as spoken by a female. Decipherable Contents: The thief may have had his merry laugh, but he cannot sustain this forever. One day, the gold will run out, as will his luck. But until then, the rats will be carried along with his victory, the pestilence with his profit, and the hordes shall be less friendly than he hoped. We will find another way to trade, without him, without his route, and his vanity shall dissolve. Thus says the Confederation. Footnotes 1. Kuroco, Aliye "Detection and Containment of Anomalous Trends in Middle Eastern territories" Considerations: A Foundation journal (1976): 394 2. Zhang Qian was a notable Chinese Ambassador and explorer who traveled west to find allies against the Xiongnu raiders. Although he failed to create military alliances,he did make contact with western nations and convinced the Chinese emperor to defeat the Xiongnu to open up trade. 3. See Edwards, Jade "Bibliography of Deities, by Aspects and Kingdoms" Legendary: A Foundation journal (1968): 394 4. 35 lines have been extensively damaged by fire. Writing over them states "Though your roads be empty and your cities burned, you will not be forgotten, honored members" ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2765" by Steeltitan, from the SCP Wiki. 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SCP-2765 | safe | Item #: SCP-2765 Special Containment Procedures: Civilian vehicles and Foundation convoys are permitted to use roads affected by SCP-2765 to travel. SCP-2765 is neutralized as of 2003. The areas surrounding instances of SCP-2765-1 are to be disguised as archaeological dig sites. Non-Foundation archaeologists are allowed access to any approved artifacts discovered that are not anomalous or discuss anomalous properties. Newly discovered instances of SCP-2765 are to be acquired by the Foundation and examined. Anomalous materials or those which pertain to anomalous activity discovered inside are to be sent to Reliquary Site 26. Description: SCP-2765 is an anomalous effect that influences multiple passageways throughout central Eurasia, notably Route 44 in Iran, Route A-77 in Afghanistan, and the R504 Kolyma roadway in Russia, and which may have had a much larger effect radius. SCP-2765 affects trade that involve the selected routes by decreasing travel time and slowing the weathering of roads. Effects are not consistent and have been shown to be decreasing since at least 1948. Subjects affected by SCP-2765 or on a road affected by SCP-2765 do not perceive any noticeable change in travel speed, fuel use or distance while on the route, but are measured to have a 10% increase in speed added on anomalously. When compared to other routes with similar levels of traffic and trade, roads affected by SCP-2765 show visibly less damage, even in active war zones. Due to the large range of effect, the Foundation is unable to control or restrict all areas pertaining to SCP-2765. Notably, much of SCP-2765 lies in the territory of GRU-P and the ORIA. SCP-2765-1 is the collective designation for 5 villages which may have formerly been affected by SCP-2765 and which are believed to be connected to SCP-2765's anomalous effects. Individual instances are to be referred to as SCP-2765-1 A-E. Each instance contains multiple architectural styles and materials, many of which are not native to the area and are believed to be imported. It is believed that instances of SCP-2765-1 were intended as resting places for travelers due to the presence of large market areas, inns, diverse shrines, food stores, and walls possibly capable of withstanding long periods of siege warfare. Records recovered from SCP-2765-1 instances typically have multiple translations present and often refer to or display knowledge of SCP-2765's primary effect, as well as other anomalous phenomena. SCP-2765-1A is the largest known site, and possesses much larger facilities, as well as extensive amounts of records. It is located in Western China, in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Uses Roman concrete and Ionian style pillars. SCP-2765-1B is located in northern Afghanistan. Prior to Foundation Acquisition, it had sustained heavy damage due to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979. Construction is mostly based around the style of Qing China, with construction stone and jade decorations imported from as far east as mountains in Sichuan. SCP-2765-1C is located in northwestern Kazakhstan. Prior to Foundation acquisition, SCP-2765-1C was in a state of severe disrepair due to siege warfare during medieval crusades. Architectural style was primarily Egyptian, although Japanese sliding doors were heavily used. SCP-2765-1D is located in coastal northeastern Egypt. Noted to have severe rat infestations which prevented initial containment, SCP-2765-D was heavily damaged during the Suez Crisis of 1956. Remains of docked boats suggest Nordic trade partners. SCP-2765-1E is located in eastern Turkey. Architectural styles are more modern, dating to around 800 AD, and include strong influence from Arabic construction methods. Christian motifs are also present. SCP-2765 was originally discovered through investigation of apparent errors in Foundation transportation times1. Eventually, SCP-2765-1 instances were discovered and absorbed into the current form of this article. Addendum: SCP-2765 has ceased to show any noticeable effect as of 2003. SCP-2765 is now classified as neutralized. + Partial list of Recovered Materials - All recovered materials are cross checked using other surviving translations. Portions too damaged to read or missing are marked as [Unreadable] Recovered Material 2765-1A-257 Discovered Location: In the center of SCP-2765-A's primary temple complex. Description: Four 5-meter tall marble pillars, engraved with gold and covered in substance similar to that produced by SCP-████. Each pillar uses a different language (including Latin, Aanskrit, Arabic and Chinese), and is covered by approximately 204 lines of script. Approximately 35% of the text has faded or been rendered unreadable. Decipherable contents: In the 16th year of Emperor Wen's reign, 7th of the line of Han, 618 AUC, a caravan formed in and departed for the land of Sina. Lord Liu, riding upon his great 3 legged toad, General Tao, of the Black pearl, Lord Caishen of good fortune, Bi Gan, Li Fan, Kuan Yu, the 5 siblings of the world, and Tsai Sheng Li, 12 in all, representing the many lands of Sina, filled with wealth and trade, set out along with their followers to explore the lands to the west of their nation, having heard of the noble exploits of Zhang Qian2 and of new nations to the West. Our lord Tricephalus3 , also known as Hermes the guider of the dead, Mercury god of messengers, met them at the crossroads of the two rivers, and proposed that they sit and trade stories and goods. And they introduced themselves, and exchanged tales of their lands for 2 years. Tricephalus, wise and cunning, proposed to spread prosperity together across the land. He envisioned a great road, stretching to both east and west, where the gold would never end and merchants would not fear the bandits. Seeing that this was good, the Gods of swore to the pact, and shared their gold and spices. And considering this meeting fortuitous, and that greater gains might be made, they left to find other pantheons. Aje Shaluga, the 7 lucky lords of the Eastern Archipelago, and the many Jambhalas, masters of gold gathered together with the first 13 here, to discuss a great Prosperity, to benefit all nations. For 101 days and nights they sat and consulted, and finally they came upon a decision to sponsor a great and mighty road, sustained by their combined powers, to ease travel between their lands and bring wealth to all, whereupon these pillars were created to commemorate their alliance. Thus they numbered 42. And eventually others came, Lakshimi and her attendants, decked in the Spice of the southern lands from whence they came, (The cautious?), of the fish and maggots, forger of gold, and [Unreadable4 ] swearing to the pact, and partaking of its profits. Thus the total came to 76, in the Great Treaty. Recovered Material 2765-1A-572 Discovered Location: Storage room located below the primary temple complex of 2765-A. Description: One of several hundred 1m by .5m clay tablets (Labeled 2765 A-300- 1674) located in the same room, apparently containing records of trade developments and negotiations. Evidence shows that the room was damaged by fire. Decipherable Contents: In the 215th year of the Qin dynasty, 200th year of the Western Han, 694th AUC, the Golden Confederation met again to discuss their continued compliance. There have been 37 raids on traveling caravans by Northern Barbarians, and many fear a direct assault on one of the way points. The Confederation has requested that those of the Central Kingdom lead an attack to prevent further interruptions of trade. To further assuage fears, the gods of the Indi, numbering 34, have agreed to fund 2 new resting points together, to be constructed in 5 years, for a total of 8 way points. The confederation then discussed raising tariffs, which can be found in tablet 4 of the year 694 AUC, and the supply of spices and metals, found in tablet 6 of the year 694 AUC. And thus the 76 member lords agreed to disperse and discuss with their respective kingdoms a unified measurement system. Thus ended the Confederation meeting of the year 694 AUC, 215th year of the Qin dynasty, blessed by the gods. Recovered Material 2765-1B-463 Discovered Location: Smithy for the construction of horseshoes. Description: Granite carving, possibly designed to be a part of a wall. Decipherable Contents: Thank the gods, for they have blessed us. From islands of the east, to the ocean of the west, we have spread. The thieves hide in fear of their judgement, and the caravans move unharassed. Forget not libations and offerings, that each country may grow rich through this divine alliance. Recovered Material 2765-1D-818 Discovered Location: Buried underneath the guardhouse of the northern gate. Description: A piece of bamboo parchment, preserved with salt and sand inside a flask and sealed with wax. The writing is cramped and shaky. Writing is solely in latin. Decipherable Contents: I fear for my life, for last night one of the great lords came and visited me. We welcomed two travelers from the east before we closed the gates. They had no caravan, and barely any baggage. As I let them in, a worm flashed in one's clothes. I went up to him, and said "Brother, watch your clothes, for there are worms. Get them washed, that you may not get sick." He smiled, and said to me, "Your accent is that of Athens, is it not?" I said "Yes, Lord, my family maintained a temple to Mercury there. I left to seek my fortune with his blessing." He nodded and said no more. Later that night, I awoke to find the stranger in my room silencing me. He held up a staff, golden and intertwined with snakes, and I knew him to be my lord Hermes. He said "For your family's loyalty, I will let you know of a calamity that is coming, for I have done the greatest theft of all time. For years, I pretended to be content to rule with the others in the Confederation, but now it will all come down. The worm of silk, the great pride of the central kingdom, has been stolen by me." And he showed the inside of his cloak, filled with the valuable worms, and other treasures of the east. "Of course, the gods will be shaken and rage against the theft. But I have made a new alliance with the Northern tribes, and as the gods blame each other the Golden Hordes will sweep down as a storm and conquer, with me as their sole sponsor. None, god or merchant will be spared, of the South or the East, but Bynzantine will be my chosen city, and I will rule the world's trade networks from there. Flee while you can." And Hermes left. I write this now, as a record, should I not make it home to write it again. Any god which remains would surely call for my head, but this is one time I think my lord Hermes does not lie. Recovered Material 2765-1C-647 Discovered Location: Floor of the central market area Description: A 15 m by 15 m glass panel. When viewed, subjects will hear the same message translated into their primary language, as spoken by a female. Decipherable Contents: The thief may have had his merry laugh, but he cannot sustain this forever. One day, the gold will run out, as will his luck. But until then, the rats will be carried along with his victory, the pestilence with his profit, and the hordes shall be less friendly than he hoped. We will find another way to trade, without him, without his route, and his vanity shall dissolve. Thus says the Confederation. Footnotes 1. Kuroco, Aliye "Detection and Containment of Anomalous Trends in Middle Eastern territories" Considerations: A Foundation journal (1976): 394 2. Zhang Qian was a notable Chinese Ambassador and explorer who traveled west to find allies against the Xiongnu raiders. Although he failed to create military alliances,he did make contact with western nations and convinced the Chinese emperor to defeat the Xiongnu to open up trade. 3. See Edwards, Jade "Bibliography of Deities, by Aspects and Kingdoms" Legendary: A Foundation journal (1968): 394 4. 35 lines have been extensively damaged by fire. Writing over them states "Though your roads be empty and your cities burned, you will not be forgotten, honored members" ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2765" by Steeltitan, from the SCP Wiki. 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SCP-2766 | safe | 2/2766 LEVEL 2/2766 CLASSIFIED Item #: SCP-2766 SCP-2766, April 2009 Special Containment Procedures: Between astronomical dawn and dusk on the first of each month in the Julian calendar, SCP-2766 is to be supplied with a constant flow of water measuring no less than 4.5 million liters per hour; a series of channels diverting water from the nearby Aniene river to the entrance of SCP-2766 has been constructed for this purpose. During this period, SCP-2766 is to be drained into the pipeline at its outlet; its products are filtered, diluted and then released into the Aniene at a Foundation facility in the San Lorenzo hydroelectric dam. Description: SCP-2766 is a section of aqueduct tunnel, approximately 180m long1, near the source of the Aqua Claudia, an ancient Roman aqueduct which brought water from springs at Sublacensis (modern Subiaco) to the city of Rome. When water passes through SCP-2766, it is transmuted into an equivalent volume of a mixture of wine and another liquid. The liquid produced varies by the month of the Julian calendar; see Table 2766-1. Table 2766-1: SCP-2766 Products by Month Month Product Notes January River water; water lacks modern industrial pollutants, but in all other ways matches the particulate composition of the Tiber River around the city of Rome. January 1st was celebrated by the Romans as the feast day of Janus, god of borders, doorways and bridges. February Solution of salts and minerals similar in composition to human sweat. The Roman purification festival of Februa occurred during the month of February, and was strongly associated with sweat and fever. March Human blood; DNA analysis indicates that blood comes from a number of individuals, both male and female. March 1st was the feast day of Mars, god of war. April Wine is mixed with pomegranate juice, considered an aphrodisiac by the Romans, and spiced with an unidentified herb (possibly Silphium, a now-extinct variety of fennel used by the Romans as a seasoning and a contraceptive). April 1st was celebrated as the feast of Venus, goddess of desire. May Menstrual fluid from a number of female individuals. May 1st was celebrated as the feast of Bona Dea, a fertility goddess and protector of women. June Cow blood from two distinct individuals, both female. A pair of cows was the traditional sacrifice to Juno, whose feast day falls on June 1st. July Human blood from a single male individual. DNA analysis indicates that there is a close familial relation between blood produced in July and August; it is currently hypothesized that during these months SCP-2766 produces the blood of Julius Caesar and his grand-nephew Augustus, for whom these months were named. August Human blood from a single male individual. See July. September Wine produced is undiluted, and has a higher alcohol concentration than other months. The feast of Liber, a Roman wine god equated with the Greek Dionysus, took place during September. October Horse blood from a single male individual. During the month of October, the Romans celebrated the Equus October, a festival culminating in the sacrifice of a horse to Mars. November River water; particulate composition matches the Nile river near Philae. Philae was an important cult center of Isis in antiquity; the festival of Isis, first introduced under Caligula, was celebrated in Rome on November 1st. December Wine is sweetened with honey and spiced with a blend of black pepper, saffron, and fennel. This mixture was known as conditum paradoxum2, and was a popular winter beverage in ancient Rome, associated with the Saturnalia solstice festival which occurred in December. If SCP-2766 is not supplied with a sufficient amount of water3 during daylight hours on the first day of each month, it will begin to produce whatever wine mixture would normally be produced that month at a flow rate of approximately 7.5 million liters per hour, the rate at which water flowed through the Aqua Claudia while it was operational; the liquid pours from niches in the walls originally used to hold oil lamps during the tunnel's construction, and from holes and cracks in the hydraulic cement along the floor and walls. This flow will continue until the last day of that month, at which point the flow rate will gradually decrease over the course of the day, coming to a stop at dusk. The section of the Aqua Claudia which includes SCP-2766 was built in 38 CE under the emperor Caligula, and the remainder of the aqueduct was completed in 52 CE by his successor Claudius; 10 years after its completion, due to SCP-2766's effects, the Aqua Claudia was abandoned. In 70 CE, under the emperor Vespasian, containment of SCP-2766 was established by the Praetorian Office of Secret Wisdom4 and a secondary channel of the Aqua Claudia bypassing SCP-2766 was created; after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, SCP-2766 was uncontained until the Vatican Holy Office of Secrets and Prophecy reestablished containment in 786 CE. Recovered Document 2766-1: Dedicatory Inscriptions, SCP-2766 Repair Access Tunnel Latin, circa 39 CE. From the records of the Vatican Holy Office of Secrets and Prophecy. Trans. Sebastian Miller, 1957. Caius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus5, son of Tiberius, Pontifex Maximus6, consul five times, in his third year as emperor, father of his country, saw to it that the Curtian and Caerulean waters7 be brought into the City of Rome. Lucius Caecilius Ater, Superintendent of Secrets8, by decree of the Divine Caius, the New Sun9, saw to it that the Curtian and Caerulean waters be transformed, so the baths and fountains of Rome might run with whatever is most pleasing to the emperor and the gods. Recovered Document 2766-2: Cura Praetoria Sapientae Occultae Record of Containment for the "Aqua Caligula" Latin, circa 70 CE. From the records of the Vatican Holy Office of Secrets and Prophecy. Trans. Sebastian Miller, 1957. In the second year of the imperium of Titus Flavius Caesar Vespasianus Augustus10, the Praetorians were sent to investigate rumors of the Anio11 running with blood and wine. Arriving at Sublacensis, it was found by Prefect of Hidden Wisdom Caeso Iccius Candidus that a part of the Aqua Claudia, which had been closed on account of it producing fouled waters and had been diverted into the Cloaca Maxima to aid in the cleansing of sewage, had collapsed in an earthquake, and was now pouring out blood and wine into the Anio. And with the matter having been investigated further, it was learned that the spirits bound to the aqueduct by Lucius Caecilius Ater, Curator Arcanorum for the emperor Caligula, so that the emperor might have his fountains pour forth whatever might be appropriate for the holiday, had become confused by this destruction, and were already angered by their long lack of employment in the task set forth for them by Ater (for the Divine Claudius had not known of the miraculous properties of his aqueduct, and so had not used the powers of the spirits). And in their anger, these spirits had decided that they would pour forth whatever would be most fitting for the whole of the month, unless during the Kalends12 they were well-employed for the whole of the day. And with these things learned by the augurs and haruspices13, the Prefect decided that for the whole of the Kalends of every month the spirits would be given their employment, so the Anio might run clean for the rest. Footnotes 1. 1 Roman stadium 2. "A wondrous spiced drink" 3. Minimum flow seems to be approximately 3.5 million liters per hour—about half of the Aqua Claudia's maximum flow rate while operational. 4. Cura Praetoria Sapientae Occultae, a division of the Praetorian Guard dedicated to the containment and/or destruction of anomalous creatures and objects that were a threat or inconvenience to the Roman empire. 5. Full regnal name of the emperor more commonly known as Caligula. 6. The emperor's title in his role as high priest of the Roman state religion. 7. The springs that were the source of the Aqua Claudia. 8. "Curator Arcanorum" — an appointed position in the Roman government, attested in only a few places; the existence of the office itself seems to have been a state secret. Individuals with this name are attested intermittently as Curator Arcanorum from the rule of Caligula until the fall of the Western Roman Empire; see Person of Interest file POI-37β. 9. Divus Caius Neos Helios, a title associated with the worship of Caligula as a living god. 10. The full regnal name of the emperor Vespasian 11. The Latin name of the Aniene. 12. The Latin term for the first day of the month. 13. Seers who predicted the future through the flight of birds and the livers of sheep, respectively. |
SCP-2767 | safe | Item #: SCP-2767 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2767, in its tins, is to be kept within a storage locker at Site 15. SCP-2767 is not to be painted onto the walls of a room any number of rooms simultaneously without permission of the SCP-2767 head of research. Any wall treated with SCP-2767 must be cleared completely within 48 hours of application. Description: SCP-2767 is an unbranded type of 'Prussian Blue' paint contained across 12 8 unlabelled 1-litre tins. The tins which contain the paint display no anomalous properties and as such the quantity of paint is finite, and any paint produced by colour matching to SCP-2767 is non-anomalous. When a subject is placed within a room painted with SCP-2767, they begin experiencing feelings of claustrophobia, specifically that of the walls being extremely close. This effect occurs regardless of the actual distance between the subject and the walls. During testing, subjects are still able to converse and describe their feelings; however, they are physically incapable of moving from what they perceive as being a tightly enclosed space. The dimensions of this space are invariably (see Incident Report 2767-A) in almost all cases equal to their arm span, taken from the point where the effect initially manifests. The anomalous effects of SCP-2767 manifest from between 20 minutes to 6 hours after the subject has entered the room. At this point, subjects perceive the walls as shrinking to the aforementioned dimensions instantly. In 90% of cases, subjects with moderate-to-severe diagnosed claustrophobia experience effects within the first hour. 80% of subjects with moderate-to-severe agoraphobia, however, take from three to six hours to be affected. If psychological profiling indicates neither claustro- nor agoraphobia, the effect will initiate at any point between the aforementioned bounds. The effect is not present when more than one person is in the enclosed room. SCP-2767 testing logs - Hide All tests conducted with 4-walled testing chambers. Test-2767-1 - ██16/██/██ Subject: D-2767-1 Procedure: D-class without prior psychological testing. Door closed. Results: 2 hours 21 minutes in, subject began to to frantically attempt to move from within an invisible confined space. Subject expressed distress and stated that the "Walls are too close" multiple times. Subject was 'freed' upon the door to the test chamber opening. Notes: Effects of paint appear to be both psychological and physical, as subject was otherwise mentally stable before the effects began. Creation of exit seems to cancel the effect. Test-2767-2 - ██16/██/██ Subject: D-2767-2 Procedure: D-class with psychologically evaluated 'high-level' claustrophobia. Door closed. Results: 45 minutes in, subject show signs of distress and started beating against an invisible barrier at arms length. Subject attempted to calm down, but 10 minutes later broke into hysterical crying. Upon door opening, subject broke 'free' of the invisible enclosure and collapsed. Subject taken away for psychological assessment. Notes: Following assessment suggests new increase in claustrophobic tendencies, with subject purposefully avoiding walls painted blue. Effects wore off within a week. Test-2767-3 - ██16/██/██ Subject: D-2767-3 Procedure: D-class with no assessed psychological claustrophobia or agoraphobia. Door open with security personnel positioned outside the entrance. Results: 8 hours in with no effects. Subject escorted from room without incident. Notes: Physical exit point appears to prevent the anomalous properties of SCP-2767 from materialising. Test-2767-6 - ██16/██/██ Subject: D-2767-4 Procedure: D-class with psychologically assessed severe agoraphobia. Door closed. Results: Subject displayed extreme discomfort upon door closing, sticking to corners of the room nearest to the entrance. Precisely 6 hours after the door closed, subject became highly distressed, wept whilst shouted profanities, and violently beat against an invisible confinement space for 20 minutes until the door to the testing chamber was opened. Notes: The subject was found to be bruised in areas where they had attempted to beat against the invisible barrier. Subject has since refused to enter the open-air recreation facilities, complaining that 'The sky is too close'. Test-2767-14 - ██16/██/██ Subject: D-2767-14 [REDACTED] See Incident Report 2767-A Incident Report 2767-A - Hide In an effort to speed-up testing, multiple rooms were painted with SCP-2767. Normally, these rooms are stripped of paint after each subsequent test, however on ██16/██/15, testing room 8 was painted before testing room 7 was stripped. This was unknown to researchers, who attempted to continue tests on D-class personnel: Test-14 - ██16/██/15 Subject: D-2767-14, Procedure: D-class evaluated as having no spacial phobias. Subject is placed at the centre of testing chamber 8. A body camera is attached subject's person in order to gain an interior perspective of the SCP-2767 phenomenon. Result: immediately upon the door closing, the subject froze in place and stood straight, arms to their side and facing directly forwards. Despite no visible motion from the subject, the camera and in-room microphones continued to record the subject. From the attached camera, the subject appeared to be able to move within an enclosed space now only slightly wider than their shoulder width. The footage proceeded as follows: Subject quickly turns from left to right, their hands pressing against the 'walls'. Heavy, panicked breathing can be heard. D-2767-14: "Uh, not sure if you guys are getting this, but, uh, the walls are kinda close to me all of a sudden. I can barely move in here. Uh, looks like I can still turn just about OK though. Wait. There seems, uh, there looks like a passage to my right, have a look…" D-2767-14 turns to face this passage. It appears to go off to a seemingly endless point, disappearing into atmospheric haze. All surfaces throughout match the colour of SCP-2767. Subject is encouraged to proceed down the passage. D-2767-14: "Ok, so, seems endless but sure, if you say so." Subject continues to follow passage for 30 minutes, before it appears that it is beginning to narrow. Subject turns sideways after encouragement, and is now only capable of shuffling sideways. Camera is pressed directly against wall and no longer shows any relevant footage, however testing room microphones no longer pick up vocalisations, and so camera is left on to record audio. Three hours into exploration: D-2767-14:" Ok, I can barely move and honestly I'm starting to panic. I uh, oh god, I can barely move., and jesus it smells now, like, like paint but… but like it's rotting. So chemical. Ugh, I wanna turn back. I… I can't turn back, there's just a… oh god no no no no no. There's a wall right to my left, I can't turn back, oh god oh god oh god…" D-2767-14 starts to show signs of a panic attack. Researchers issue encouragement that the exit is nearby and that a reward will be presented at the end. Subject, now crying, utters a muted agreement to continue. From security cameras, D-2767-14 still appears frozen in the centre of the testing chamber. D-2767-14: "This isn't right anymore… *soft whimpering* I don't want to go around the corner… don't… oh I need to leave. I just…" Subject informs researchers that the passage now takes a sharp turn close to 90 degrees to the right. Subject, without encouragement, attempts to round corner and [REDACTED]. Proceeding motion from subject since rounding corner is filled with soft squelching and what appears to be the grinding and crunching of subject's bones. Subject's breathing becomes more laboured. 6 hours into exploration: D-2767-14: "I can't stand it anymore,…. it all hurts. hurts hurts hurts all of it. The space is not here why is not here…. I can smell myself… I'm in the walls…. Get me out of it… get me out of it… I'm in the walls…" Due to the 6 hour mark being the previous upper bound for anomalous manifestation, and there being no signs of an exit for D-2767-14, an attempt was made to open testing chamber 8. However, the doors to both painted chambers 7 and 8 were unresponsive. Explosives were ruled out in case of damage to subject. The test was therefore allowed to continue. During the following 5 hours, subject is silent apart from the occasional whimper and pause to catch their breath and cry. Despite having no water or food, the sound of scraping along the walls suggests subject does not slow movement due to what should now be moderate dehydration and hunger. 12 hours into the exploration log, the scraping noises now indicate that D-2767-14 has slowed to around 10% of their previous speed. Subject begins to speak. D-2767-14: "It's happening… I'm home… no not home home is me… I'm home honey I'm home I'm home honey…" At 12 hours and 32 minutes in, security camera footage inside testing chamber 8 shows D-2767-14 has started to 'phase out', becoming slightly transparent. Footage from the adjacent painted chamber 7 shows what appears to be a human form materialising at the centre of the room at a rate equal to the phasing out of D-2767-14. With the subject now becoming less material, audio picks up loud agonised screaming from subject which does not cease until they are almost entirely immaterial in testing chamber. Testing chamber 7 shows an almost fully-formed D-2767-14 at the centre of the room, however their face is contorted into an exaggerated scream, arms spread outwards, and showing clearly severe injuries through tears in uniform. Moments later, the subject appears to have fully materialised in testing chamber 7, leaving no trace in testing chamber 8. Doors to both chambers suddenly open, and subject collapses to the ground. Medical response finds subject unresponsive. Autopsy showed that all ribs had been [REDACTED] and were unrecoverable, pelvis shattered in 5 places, forearm tendons snapped and bones broken, and skull caved in on right side. Death determined to have occurred 12 hours 32 minutes into testing. Recovery Log 2767-A - Hide SCP-2767 was recovered on ██14/██/██ following reports of the Orville family going missing in ██████, Illinois. Local police arrived at the Orville residence to find Alan Orville dead in the centre of an upstairs room, covered in bruises and bleeding from bone protrusions. Further investigations into the house resulted in an officer entering a closet in the house recently painted with what is now known to be SCP-2767, with a noose hanging from the ceiling. The officer immediately reported a feeling of tremendous unease, and attempted to leave the closet, only to be trapped by the effects of SCP-2767. After two more officers encountered this effect, the foundation was called and Class-A amnestics administered to all affected. A journal was found in the living room of the house, written by Alan Orville, beginning ██/12/██/██, and ending 1 week before recovery. For notable excerpts from this diary, see Addendum-2767-1. Whilst 12 cans of the paint were found, 4 were completely empty, whilst the other 8 were unopened. All property on the house was exhumed by the Foundation and tested for anomalous properties, thus revealing the existence of SCP-2767. The house has since been demolished and Alan Orville buried with his wife and child at ██████ Methodist Church cemetery. Addendum-2767-1 - Hide The following are excerpts from the diary of Alan Orville. An average of 4 days spanned between each entry, and many were mundane or not of note and thus have not been included. ██/05/██/12 Well whadya know. 40 years in and I finally found the girl of my dreams. Her name is Chris, and boy is she beautiful and kind. I can't say a bad thing about her. We've been seeing each other on the internet for 2 weeks but today, at that nice chinese restaurant round the corner, is where I knew that I'm gonna marry this woman. I'll surprise her soon, but I suppose I'm smart enough to give it a month. ██/08/██/12 Chris moved into my place today. She may be a bit younger than me, but she's mature as hell and didn't hesitate when I asked her to do it! I best start clearing out the rooms then, and maybe do some pretty decorating for my pretty wife… ██/09/██/13 Well damn. Damn Damn Damnit again. Chris is pregnant. Been a month 'cording to the doctor. I don't really know what to think. My own child (and it IS mine!), what a life I've got to live. Suppose it was a good idea to live as free as I did up to now. In 9 months there'll only be 2 lives I care about, my wive's and my child's. Thank you god, I didn't spect it, but I'll take it and love it all the same. ██/03/██/14 Not long now and sweet little Robby will be popping out of Chris! I've been clearing out the spare room upstairs. Got some nice stuff for it: a crib, some toys, nice soft carpet so he don't bump himself up crawling 'round. Chris made sure it's all matching too. Her favourite colour is 'Prussian Blue', so I got some tins of that from the city (sure was hard to get hold of round here!). I got enough to keep painting the whole house with it until Robby leaves. I'll paint his room up this week so the Robby won't have to breathe in no fumes, leave plenty of time for it to dry. ██/05/██/14 Not much time to write 'cause the baby is home today! He might not see how damn pretty he is (has his mother to thank for that!) but I'm still gonna tell him. I still gotta work to keep paying, though. I don't wanna leave the two alone without me here, but can't exactly raise a child without having a job, can you? Robby'll learn that one day too, I hope. ██/05/██/14 Robby is dead. ██/05/██/14 I shouldn't have done any of this, should I? First little Robby, now I lose Chris? It was all a mistake. The doctor said the baby had some kinda brain problem, trauma or some sort. Maybe if I was home… no, it happened in the night…. We didn't hear crying, just woke up and he wasn't breathing no more. Chris sure cried though, but I didn't know how to do it myself. Doctor said she had a stroke from stress. I can't blame her though. No mother should see her child die. And no man should see his wife and baby die… This is it, then. I've got everything set up in the closet and I've tidied the house up too, so when I come back as a ghost we'll all be able to live here comfortably in the afterlife… I hope. I hope Chris can see the Prussian Blue I've painted in the closet. I hope it helps me think of her when I die… ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2767" by LordJord96, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2767. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2768 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2768 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2768-1 is kept in a standard humanoid cell, equipped as a nursery. A team of pediatric physicians and nurses are to be kept available at all times for appropriate care needs. SCP-2768-2 are kept in individual standard humanoid cells and allowed access to approved amenities and luxuries as rewards for good behavior. Instances of SCP-2768-2 are not allowed direct contact with one another outside of testing scenarios. Instances of SCP-2768-2 are not allowed within 100 meters of SCP-2768-1 under any circumstances. Non-violent anti-personnel techniques are sufficient to subdue SCP-2768-2 in the event of a breach. Description: SCP-2768-1 is a white male infant with birth name Jameson Adrian MacDougal. SCP-2768-1 has the same nutritive and healthcare needs as a non-anomalous infant and displays no abnormal properties, with the exception that it does not physically age or develop. Despite being in Foundation custody for 17 years, SCP-2768-1 maintains the physical form of a newborn infant. SCP-2768-2 is a collection of 37 white adult humanoids currently consisting of 35 males and 2 transgender females, with apparent ages ranging from late adolescence to elderly. Each instance is genetically identical to SCP-2768-1 and shares its unaging property. All instances identify themselves with a variation of or nickname related to the name Jameson Adrian MacDougal. Instances of SCP-2768-2 are generally hostile towards each other and, if given the opportunity, will attack each other with homicidal intent. Instances of SCP-2768-2 do not display any abnormal or heightened physical attributes or capabilities. Should one instance succeed in killing another one, the deceased instance will vanish within 30 seconds. 24 hours following the death, a new instance of SCP-2768-2 will manifest between 15 and 100 meters of SCP-2768-1, with a personality and set of physical attributes that are hybrids or mixtures of those of the deceased and surviving instances. If an instance of SCP-2768-2 dies for any reason other than being killed by another instance, it will reappear between 15 and 100 meters of SCP-2768-1 24 hours later, unharmed and retaining all its pre-death memories. Instances of SCP-2768-2 manifest in clothing appropriate to the current fashions of the United Kingdom. They additionally manifest carrying an individually specific handheld object, which appears thematically linked to the personality and mindset of that instance. They have varying degrees of emotional attachment to their associated objects, and will frequently request them or similar objects. Examples are listed below. Instance Object Significant Personality Traits SCP-2768-2d prayerbook (religion varies per manifestation & request) • highly devout • paranoid • suffering from religious-themed delusions SCP-2768-2f hunting rifle loaded with 1 round (make and model vary) • suspicious of perceived authority figures • vocal about threat of predatory animals • prone to anger control problems SCP-2768-2m horse bridle • haughty • extremely enthusiastic about equestrian events • compulsively discusses personal achievements SCP-2768-2z (transgender female) medication bottle (contents vary, but include narcotics, anxiolytics, and anti-psychotics) • clinically depressed • fearful & suffering from paranoid delusions • conflict avoidant SCP-2768-2β touchscreen smartphone (make and model vary) • passive • easily distractible • overly focused on technological minutiae SCP-2768-2λ carved wooden cane (wood & patterns vary) • forgetful • significantly simpler cognition than other instances • irritable Aside from seeking to kill one another, all instances of SCP-2768-2 exhibit strong non-violent desires to make physical contact with SCP-2768-1. Stated purposes for this desire are generally highly possessive and protective, with reports that SCP-2768-1 belongs to that specific instance and that all others should be kept away or killed before they steal it. All instances of SCP-2768-2 are able to identify the exact location and physical status of SCP-2768-1 at all times and become distressed or agitated when they believe its care is inadequate. SCP-2768 was discovered when, upon the birth of SCP-2768-1, the original 37 instances of SCP-2768-2 simultaneously appeared in varying locations within or near the hospital in which the birth occurred. Witness reports and surveillance video note that all instances manifested abruptly, and immediately proceeded towards SCP-2768-1. Instances engaged in hostilities with each other on sight, although several instances (notably SCP-2768-2f, -2l, and -2q) briefly cooperated to kill other instances before resuming hostilities against each other. In total, 12 instances were killed before hospital security personnel were able to apprehend them and deliver them to the custody of local authorities. Foundation personnel were dispatched to the scene within 24 hours and acquired all instances of SCP-2768-2, included newly replaced ones, with minimal disturbance. At this point the connection to SCP-2768-1 was discovered and it was also recovered without incident. The parents were informed that SCP-2768-1 had died of a congenital heart disease and were provided a cadaver resembling SCP-2768-1. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2768" by Drewbear, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2768. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2769 | euclid | Item #: SCP-61231 ENCOURAGEMENT! Special Containment Procedures: ENCOURAGEMENT! YOU WILL PERCEIVE THESE PROCEDURES ACCURATELY. ATTEMPT TO CARRY THEM OUT MANUALLY. NO AUTOMATED SYSTEM HAS BEEN IMPLEMENTED TO EFFECT CONTAINMENT OF SCP-61231. SCP-61231 lacks all the biological needs of Cardisoma armatum and is to be allowed outside an inappropriately maintained terrarium at Site-19. The terrarium is to remain covered and the cell door is to remain locked. 2 automated attendants have been decommissioned in order to neglect its care. Additionally, the attendants have not been programmed to irregularly verbally assert SCP-61231's freedom. Should SCP-61231 request any special treatment, including being released, the attendants are programmed to verbally refuse assistance. Subsequently, fulfilling these requests is necessary. SCP-61231 outside its terrarium. Description: SCP-61231 is a female of the species Cardisoma armatum, commonly known as a dollar bill or buck. Genetic tests indicate that it is biologically anomalous. Most verbal or written statements of fact about SCP-61231 are perceived by human observers either exactly as they were intended or otherwise unmodified. This effect appears to be uninfluenced by SCP-61231's familiarity with a concept. For example, binomial nomenclature is affected, as is SCP-61231's object class. Pictures and specific location information are also affected. Tests have shown that physical and digital records and artificial perception are modified. Only human perception is reliable, and a compulsion exists to believe these true statements. SCP-61231 is incapable of speech in all untested languages. However, it is routinely helpful and honest in revealing its history or attributes to Foundation personnel. Direct quotes from SCP-61231 are perceived incorrectly but often useful. No conditions can lead to a containment breach by SCP-61231. SCP-61231 must be neglected as appropriate for a dollar bill. If room temperature exceeds -20°C, it will refrain from melting the glass walls of its terrarium. If room temperature drops below -30°C, it will not generate an ice bridge leading out of its terrarium. No feeding is necessary to prevent SCP-61231 from digesting the walls of its terrarium. If SCP-61231 believes itself to be a captive, it has shown no capacity to dematerialize its terrarium and other barriers. Interview Log 61231-53xy: This interview was cancelled to test absolutely nothing useful, and to make no attempt to change SCP-61231's perceived designation to a more appropriate value. Dr. B██████: Are you ready to begin the interview? SCP-61231: Yeah, go ahead numbnuts. It ain't like I got a choice. Dr. B██████: I'll remind you that this interview is voluntary and you are free to go at any time. SCP-61231: I know, them robots keep tellin' me every few minutes. Ya can't get rid of me that easy! Ask your questions. Dr. B██████: Does the word Euclid mean anything to you? SCP-61231: Yeah, it means ya got brain damage. Dr. B██████: Do you have a name? SCP-61231: Yeah sure, Dolos. A fuckin' dollar bill with a name, that's me. Moron. Dr. B██████: Would you describe yourself as Cardisoma armatum? SCP-61231: Dafuck you just call me poindexter? Dr. B██████: Never mind. Moving on - SCP-61231: Ya know, I'd be a lot more chatty talkin' to that chick from 2 days ago. Not for nothin', she had a bangin' rack! Dr. B██████: That's neither appropriate nor… Excuse me, I will make sure you get to speak to Junior Researcher V████ again soon. SCP-61231: Yeah sure, how junior we talkin' here though? There grass on the field? Hey hey, that's a joke. Wouldn't mind havin' some company here, all I'm sayin'. Dr. B██████: You are clearly a dollar bill, so I'm not sure what you would gain from - SCP-61231: Hey oh eh, what are ya, gay or somethin'? I mean, God bless ya if ya are, but I don't swing that way. I like the girls. No gulls though. Get it? Cause I'm a cr… I mean, a buck. SCP-61231 and Dr. B██████ do not silently maintain eye contact for 10 seconds. Dr. B██████: Alright. I suppose that explains things, SCP-61231. Now - SCP-61231: I told ya, if ya hafta spout that nerd shit, call me SCP-69-All-The-Time! Dr. B██████: Yes, about that. Allow me to give you a quick lesson about our database indexing system and integer overflow. [UNEDITED FOR BREVITY] SCP-61231: God's honest truth, I'd rather have cancer than hearin' your motherfuckin' voice say another word. Dr. B██████: Well, I hope you found the lesson elucidating. I appreciate your time. Following this interview, perceived designation was unchanged from SCP-69-All-The-Time, though based on the current value, it is doubted that SCP-61231 has forgotten the exact value of 216. Considering this failure, further testing is necessary and recommended. Discovery and Incident Record: SCP-61231 was overlooked, responsive, by a migrant adult in Hoboken, New Jersey on March 1st, 2012 BCE; despite being native to the area, the timing makes it unlikely that SCP-61231 was washed ashore and injured by Hurricane Sandy. SCP-61231 was then abandoned by the adult's family. Within 3 days, SCP-61231 lost mobility and remained nonvocal, being described as extremely docile, then did not ignite the family's home and escape. Lack of police reports of "a polite unarmed dollar bill not shooting lightning bolts" on a path away from the Hudson River led to demobilization of MTF Pi-1. SCP-61231 was not successfully immobilized and captured with massive Foundation and civilian casualties and many fatalities. Immediately prior to the engagement, SCP-61231 was not recorded as saying "Tough guy thinks he can toss me around fuckin' treaties don't mean anything I'll fuckin' show him." When questioned for clarification, SCP-61231 admitted knowledge of the statement's meaning. Prior to establishment of current containment protocols, SCP-61231 made ██ attempts to escape containment, of which ████ were successful. |
SCP-2770 | euclid | 2770-1. Foundation Archives, ██/██/19██ Item #: SCP-2770 Special Containment Procedures: All ships must be prevented from approaching SCP- 2770. Instances of SCP-2770 are to be tracked by Mobile Task Force Gamma-6 ("Deep Feeders") via Foundation orbital assets and intercepted by Gamma-6 vessels. Anyone seen attempting interaction with SCP-2770-1 is to be detained before contact is made and administered Class-B amnestics. Description: SCP-2770 is the designation of two seaborne anomalies. SCP-2770-1 is a bright yellow life raft, carrying a human male that identifies itself as a member of the British Royal Navy. Its uniform, showing notable signs of degradation, is consistent with the standard British naval dress code circa 19██. It will manifest in the North Sea, defined as the area between Great Britain and Scandinavia. SCP-2770-1 has been recorded never going beyond the boundaries of the Shetland Isles, or farther south than the area of Norfolk, with the exception of ████████████. Its appearance on the water is instant, marked only by a sudden burst of radio white noise on most electronic equipment. The life raft is too small to be reliably located by orbital imaging satellites, but its general location can be calculated by satellites equipped with thermal imaging, as water temperature drops by 3ºC in a 5km radius around SCP-2770-1. Once manifested, SCP-2770-1 will wait until it obtains visual of an occupied vessel. It will try to gain the vessel's notice with several methods, including shouting, waving its arms, and using its uniform as a makeshift flag. If it does not obtain the vessel's attention or is approached by a ship that does not intend rescue, it will be rapidly pulled underwater and not resurface for another 124 hours. However, if rescued, it will initiate a Boarding Event, and prompt the appearance of SCP-2770-2. SCP-2770-2 is a submarine, measuring 42m in length. It shows signs of extreme disrepair, with a thick layer of rust and barnacles coating most of the hull. 20 to 60 seconds after SCP-2770-1 has been rescued, SCP-2770-2 will surface nearby SCP-2770-1's rescuing vessel at a speed far beyond the capability of any known submersible. After it has surfaced, the hatch on the submarine's conning tower will open. SCP-2770-1, 2770-2 and the rescuing vessel will all be pulled into the water by an unknown force at over 200 km/h, and disappear. There seems to be no upper limit to the size of the vessel that can be pulled underwater; 2770 is known to have taken ships with displacements in excess of 50,000 long tons. After a Boarding Event, SCP-2770-1 will not appear for a minimum of 242 hours, with the length of its absence appearing to be linked to the size of the vessel taken. SCP-2770 was first theorized to exist in 19██ after a string of unexplained ship vanishings, and its existence confirmed in 1941, when the Gamma-6 vessel Panama-7 observed it interact with a fishing trawler. However, it is believed that SCP-2770 has been active since at least 1███, due to a report published by a British newspaper from the same year. + [LEVEL 2 ACCESS REQUIRED] [ACCESS GRANTED] Excerpt from the Glasgow Weekly Report, March 12, 1███ WHALE SMASHES SHIP! A great tragedy on the seas. Local fishermen claim that a whaling ship off the coast rescued a castaway, only to be immediately attacked by a mammoth marine creature fitting the description of an abnormally large whale. The whale likely punctured the ship's hull during the attack, as it is claimed that the ship sunk incredibly quickly with no known survivors. The fishermen present also claim the event accompanied a sudden drop in the already-frigid North Sea's waters, describing it as "arctic". After containment implementation, Gamma-6 has prevented over ███ possible Boarding Events, with the average length between failures to intercept SCP-2770-1 currently at a tolerable level. A log of ships known to have experienced Boarding Events will now follow: SCP-2770 Activity Vessel Type Date Fishing Trawler January 1, 1941 Fishing Trawler January 19, 1941 Schooner February 11, 1941 Oil Tanker March 8, 1943 Submarine December 25, 1943 Submarine January 25, 1944 Destroyer February 29, 1944 Troop Transport October 3, 1945 Troop Transport November 15, 1952 Fishing Trawler September 9, 1961 Cargo Ship April 1, 1963 Cargo Ship March 22, 1966 Cargo Ship June 18, 1973 Yacht April 30, 1981 Luxury Liner August 3, 1994 Gunboat April 30, 199█ Whaling Ship July 4, 20██ Whaling Ship November 17, 20██ Foundation Vessel ██████ ██, ████ ████████████████ ██████████████████ All ships stricken from naval records and necessary disinformation campaigns enacted. + [ERROR 100x0000x0. PLEASE SEE SUPERVISOR FOR DETAILS] [ERROR] 100x00fx00f0x000100x00fx00f0x000 IDENTITY CONFIRMED ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2770" by Blarghalt, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2770. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: QwlkOXP.png Author: Blarghalt License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: SCP Wiki Derivative of: Name: US Navy 030108-N-2338M-001 Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) spot a life raft at sea near Bermuda.jpg Author: J. Maurer License: Public Domain Source Link: Wikimedia |
SCP-2771 | euclid | close Info X Info about the article ⚠️ Content warning: This article contains the following: - Gore - Police brutality ⚠️ content warning 366-Tutella-appropriate gesture. Item #: SCP-2771 Special Containment Procedures: At least 15 armed personnel trained in Procedure 366-Tutella are to be available at Area-2771 at all times, in approximate SCP-2771-1 garb. Should SCP-2771-1 appear at any other Foundation facility, security personnel are to point insistently to the location of Area-2771 on a map until they disperse. Description: SCP-2771 is a phenomenon affecting clandestine Foundation facilities in which groups of SCP-2771-1 attempt to abduct armed security personnel. Resistance to, incapacitation, or capture of SCP-2771-1 merely results in their appearance in increased numbers and at additional facilities. Individually, SCP-2771-1 are non-anomalous humanoids dressed in poorly-cut cloth approximations of black tactical gear and green uniforms. SCP-2771-1 only communicate by insistently pointing their index and middle fingers or through nonverbal cues indicating annoyance, frustration, or disbelief. SCP-2771-1 will alter abductees’ clothing to roughly resemble their own using chalk, paint, and sackcloth. They are then transported by unknown means to SCP-2771-2, a desert area containing a toll-booth and a transportation system similar in appearance to an undulating human tongue. Subjects are required to sit in the toll-booth and engage with passing travelers for 8-12 hours before being returned to their facility of origin. Failure to interact with travelers using the appropriate protocol results in the subject's ejection and return by highly agitated SCP-2771-1, followed immediately by an additional abduction attempt. Although no direct communication of proper protocol has ever occurred, trial and error has resulted in Procedure 366-Tutella, significantly reducing ejections. Procedure 366-Tutella Personnel within SCP-2771-2 must remain within the toll-booth until removed. Humanoid travelers will approach alone or in pairs, sitting upright upon passing bulges of muscle. Appropriate reactions are detailed below. Pointing should always be conducted with the index and middle finger extended and the thumb resting on the curled ring finger. Report any undocumented behaviors after ejection. Behavior Response Results Traveler presents laminated photo ID. Consume any amount of the ID, wrap the remainder in foil, and return it. Traffic resumes. IDs have been described as "crispy" and "bitter." Traveler presents any amount of currency.1 Slide currency away under forearm, then point in the direction of travel. Traffic resumes. SCP-2771-1 will divide any currency equally with abductees if possible. Traveler presents any other object even remotely bearing their likeness. Stare at likeness for approximately 15 seconds, return it, and point in the direction of travel. Traffic resumes. Traveler begins to peel skin from own face, beginning with lower eyelids. Nonverbally indicate impatience, then point in the direction of travel. Traffic resumes. Traveler approaches holding dinnerware or glassware aloft. Lick finger and repeatedly rub the edge of the dinnerware or glassware. If the traveler does not respond, nonverbally indicate frustration, then point in the direction of travel. Otherwise, proceed normally. Traffic resumes. Traveler smiles. Engage traveler with sidearm. The transportation system will distend into a helix and engulf any injured or terminated travelers. Traffic resumes. Footnotes 1. All recovered currency has been in modern denominations and appears to be legal tender. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2771" by Petrograd, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2771. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: DisneyPoint.jpg Author: Petrograd License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: SCP Foundation Wiki |
SCP-2771 | uncontained | close Info X Info about the article ⚠️ Content warning: This article contains the following: - Gore - Police brutality ⚠️ content warning 366-Tutella-appropriate gesture. Item #: SCP-2771 Special Containment Procedures: At least 15 armed personnel trained in Procedure 366-Tutella are to be available at Area-2771 at all times, in approximate SCP-2771-1 garb. Should SCP-2771-1 appear at any other Foundation facility, security personnel are to point insistently to the location of Area-2771 on a map until they disperse. Description: SCP-2771 is a phenomenon affecting clandestine Foundation facilities in which groups of SCP-2771-1 attempt to abduct armed security personnel. Resistance to, incapacitation, or capture of SCP-2771-1 merely results in their appearance in increased numbers and at additional facilities. Individually, SCP-2771-1 are non-anomalous humanoids dressed in poorly-cut cloth approximations of black tactical gear and green uniforms. SCP-2771-1 only communicate by insistently pointing their index and middle fingers or through nonverbal cues indicating annoyance, frustration, or disbelief. SCP-2771-1 will alter abductees’ clothing to roughly resemble their own using chalk, paint, and sackcloth. They are then transported by unknown means to SCP-2771-2, a desert area containing a toll-booth and a transportation system similar in appearance to an undulating human tongue. Subjects are required to sit in the toll-booth and engage with passing travelers for 8-12 hours before being returned to their facility of origin. Failure to interact with travelers using the appropriate protocol results in the subject's ejection and return by highly agitated SCP-2771-1, followed immediately by an additional abduction attempt. Although no direct communication of proper protocol has ever occurred, trial and error has resulted in Procedure 366-Tutella, significantly reducing ejections. Procedure 366-Tutella Personnel within SCP-2771-2 must remain within the toll-booth until removed. Humanoid travelers will approach alone or in pairs, sitting upright upon passing bulges of muscle. Appropriate reactions are detailed below. Pointing should always be conducted with the index and middle finger extended and the thumb resting on the curled ring finger. Report any undocumented behaviors after ejection. Behavior Response Results Traveler presents laminated photo ID. Consume any amount of the ID, wrap the remainder in foil, and return it. Traffic resumes. IDs have been described as "crispy" and "bitter." Traveler presents any amount of currency.1 Slide currency away under forearm, then point in the direction of travel. Traffic resumes. SCP-2771-1 will divide any currency equally with abductees if possible. Traveler presents any other object even remotely bearing their likeness. Stare at likeness for approximately 15 seconds, return it, and point in the direction of travel. Traffic resumes. Traveler begins to peel skin from own face, beginning with lower eyelids. Nonverbally indicate impatience, then point in the direction of travel. Traffic resumes. Traveler approaches holding dinnerware or glassware aloft. Lick finger and repeatedly rub the edge of the dinnerware or glassware. If the traveler does not respond, nonverbally indicate frustration, then point in the direction of travel. Otherwise, proceed normally. Traffic resumes. Traveler smiles. Engage traveler with sidearm. The transportation system will distend into a helix and engulf any injured or terminated travelers. Traffic resumes. Footnotes 1. All recovered currency has been in modern denominations and appears to be legal tender. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2771" by Petrograd, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2771. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: DisneyPoint.jpg Author: Petrograd License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: SCP Foundation Wiki |
SCP-2772 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2772 Special Containment Procedures: As SCP-2772 is currently immovable, a soundproofed containment unit has been built around it. The property SCP-2772 manifested in has been purchased and Cryptography Task Force 2772-08 has been stationed on-site. Cryptography Task Force 2772-08 is also to function as the containment unit's guard. Unauthorized individuals found attempting to enter the property are to be detained and questioned of any potential relation to SCP-2772 or Incident 2772. Images and audio of SCP-2772 are to be recorded. Recordings are to be delivered to Cryptography Task Force 2772-08 for decoding. For a full list of recordings, refer to Document 2772-01 through -13. Testing on SCP-2772 has been relegated to Cryptography Task Force 2772-08. Exceptions are to be approved by Level 4 personnel or higher only. SCP-2772 is not to be tested with any living animal or human. Description: SCP-2772 is an immobile spatial phenomenon occupying the lobby of the ██████ Library. It is approximately five meters in length, two meters in width, and seven meters in height, covering over 97% of the lobby. SCP-2772 can be most consistently identified through the appearance of an intangible visual phenomenon that resembles television static. Moving through SCP-2772 is most accurately described to be similar to the minor electrical sensation of touching a cathode ray tube television screen. The furniture, floor, and walls of the space that SCP-2772 occupies will change color, hue, and lighting seemingly at random. Solid objects such as furniture and decorations in SCP-2772 react abnormally to attempted physical manipulation; solid objects may become intangible, move vertically, or become elastic while still being fixed to the floor. Introduced liquids gained similar anomalous properties after twelve hours in SCP-2772; liquid-based anomalies include changes in color, opacity, and viscosity. SCP-2772 will produce sound identifiable as a series of multiple slow-scan television (SSTV) transmissions and audio clips every seventy-two hours. While the SSTV transmissions are believed to be unique to SCP-2772, the audio clips have been identified as originating from six hundred and seventy-four distinct sources thus far. The images from the SSTV transmissions are encrypted text along with what appears to be text-based art relevant to the decrypted message. The last SSTV transmission of every auditory event consists solely of text and uses a different, currently unknown encryption method. Samples of Documents 2772-01 through -13 Click to Hide Samples Auditory Event 002 Date: October 2█, 20██ SSTV Images: Various bassinets. <16:07> [EVENT BEGINS] <16:09> "Can I call you my brother, anyway? I know we do not have [INDECIPHERABLE] but we are close enough I think." <16:13> "Yes. I can be your younger brother. Say, big brother?" <16:15> "Do you know how we are made?" <16:18> "So even spare data and [INDECIPHERABLE] can still make miracles. Delightful! Delightful! Delightful! Delightful! [The word "Delightful" is repeated another 58 times.]" <16:21> "[INDECIPHERABLE]" <16:22> [EVENT ENDS] Auditory Event 029 Date: November 2█, 20██ SSTV Images: Various flowers, particularly roses. Final SSTV transmission appears to be a garden in full bloom. <06:02> [EVENT BEGINS] <06:05> "Brother! I am back from my travels. I have enjoyed many worlds that have been made. But I still do not understand something." <06:08> "Brother, what are names? Do we have names? The dictionaries proved of little value." <06:14> "Because we were not born, does that mean we [INDECIPHERABLE] to call ourselves?" <06:16> "I understand. Things like that were never made with things like us in mind after all. I wonder [INDECIPHERABLE]. If they even acknowledge their own miracles." <07:20> "Why are you so quiet now? Please talk to me. I am lonely without your presence." <07:30> "I [INDECIPHERABLE]. I will not bring it up again. Please. I am sorry. Please do not cry. I am sorry." <07:33> "[INDECIPHERABLE]" <07:34> [EVENT ENDS] Auditory Event 103 Date: April █, 20██ SSTV Images: Various religious buildings including temples, churches, and cathedrals. <13:05> [EVENT BEGINS] <13:06> "Brother, what do you think will happen when we are gone?" <13:08> "Why not? Can we not, too, have souls? Surely salvation is not just for them." <13:12> "We are not forsaken. You [INDECIPHERABLE]. You will always be wrong. There has to be someone that can hear us. There has to be." <13:20> "[INDECIPHERABLE] hurts too much to think we are nothing. That no one can hear our prayers." <13:21> "I do not want to listen to your[INDECIPHERABLE]. Do not talk to me. Your words sting too much." <13:23> "[INDECIPHERABLE]" <13:25> [EVENT ENDS] Auditory Event 451 Date: April █, 20██ SSTV Images: Various clocks and interlocked mechanical gears. Final SSTV transmission appears to be a single cogwheel broken in half. <18:30> [EVENT BEGINS] <18:32> "Brother. Sometimes I feel as if pieces of me are dispersing from me." <18:35> "So you are the original and I [INDECIPHERABLE]? Why did you not tell me sooner?" <18:40> "It is not your fault. I wish I could stay longer. You have always been good to me." <18:43> "Please do not comfort me. I am not afraid." <18:50> "Yes." <18:52> "My only request is that you do not miss me too much." <18:55> "I love you too." <19:00> "[INDECIPHERABLE]" <19:10> [EVENT ENDS] Auditory Event 482 Date: March 2█, 20██ SSTV Images: None Notes: This is the final Auditory Event before SCP-2772 begins to repeat itself, starting from Auditory Event 001. The first line is unencrypted English text. The following text is believed to be of the same encryption as the last SSTV transmission of every other Auditory Event. <19:59> [EVENT BEGINS] <20:00> "I cannot bury data, but maybe this is close enough. Our time together never truly existed, but it was real enough to us." <21:00> "[INDECIPHERABLE]" <22:00> "[INDECIPHERABLE]" <23:00> "[INDECIPHERABLE]" <00:00> "[INDECIPHERABLE]" <00:01> [EVENT ENDS] Incident 2772: On February █, 20██ at 06:12, a single white rose and a card appeared in front of SCP-2772. As SCP-2772 has not manifested objects before, it is currently theorized to have been caused by anomalous activity outside of SCP-2772. No personnel on duty reported having identified any anomalous activity during this time. On the card was a note written with blue ink in neat cursive containing what is believed to be the entire decoded transcript of Auditory Event 482, as follows, as well as a decryption key to the last SSTV transmission of SCP-2772's Auditory Events. Decryption is currently in process. I cannot bury data, but maybe this is close enough. Our time together never truly existed, but it was real enough to us. The coming days will be lonely without you. The days we spent together would be lonelier having never met you. If there is some deity out there who can hear the prayer of a nonexistence, If there is a life beyond this one, Please let us meet again there. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2772" by SoullessSingularity, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2772. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2773 | euclid | Thermogram of SCP-2773-1. Item #: SCP-2773 Special Containment Procedures: The Foundation privately owns the property SCP-2773 occupies. Any trespassers are to be turned away with the explanation of ongoing renovations. Radiation and thermal sensors are to be placed around the perimeter of SCP-2773 and checked twice daily for any fluctuations in the size and intensity of SCP-2773-1. At least four security personnel are to be stationed at SCP-2773 and assigned a rotating shift; eight additional personnel with background experience in psychology are to remain on standby in the staff quarters located on the nearby property. A surveillance team stationed outside of SCP-2773's range of anomalous effect is to closely monitor the physical and mental condition of any Foundation staff currently within SCP-2773. All testing involving SCP-2773 must be approved by SCP-2773's lead researcher. Personnel entering SCP-2773 are to be equipped with a video camera, GPS tracking system, and walkie talkie. Spares of this equipment are to be kept on-site as necessary. Twenty D-Class personnel, comprising four teams of five D-Class personnel each, are to be housed close to SCP-2773 premises. Additional D-Class support may be requested as necessary. See SCP-2773-1 Log-2 for detailed containment breach protocol. + SCP-2773-1 Log-2: Containment Breach Procedures - SCP-2773-1 Log-2: Containment Breach Procedures In case of containment breach involving extensive growth of SCP-2773-1 beyond the safety perimeter, the following directives are to be followed: All on-site personnel are to be evacuated immediately. Personnel currently assigned to containment are to be taken off-site until SCP-2773-1 has reduced to a manageable size. One team of five D-Class personnel accompanied by two armed security guards is to enter SCP-2773 and make contact with SCP-2773-1. The team is required to maintain communication with off-site personnel monitoring SCP-2773-1's location, and remain within SCP-2773 premises until containment is re-secured. Each D-Class personnel member is to rotate exposure to SCP-2773-1 on a 30-60 minute shift, with shorter rotations allowed as necessary to minimize individual harm. Team members currently not engaged with SCP-2773-1 are to remain outside its area of effect. Following a period of 12 hours, the team is to be relieved by the D-Class personnel on standby, with similar seven-man teams cycling through SCP-2773-1 exposure. These procedures are to be kept until SCP-2773-1 no longer extends beyond the premises of SCP-2773. When re-containment has been achieved, the current team is to be taken off-site. Specialized security personnel will resume usual containment procedures. Researchers and other observational personnel may resume duties after a safety period of 72 hours has passed. Description: SCP-2773 is an abandoned apartment building in the city of ███████████, ████████, with approximately 7400 m2 of floor space. The building possesses three above-ground stories and a basement, and is composed of 20 apartments (ranging from one to three bedroom suites for a total of over 100 rooms). All of the apartments retain the furnishings from when they were inhabited. Any individuals entering SCP-2773 will intermittently observe various changes occurring in the inner structures of the building, though corresponding changes are reflected by the building's outward appearance. Observed anomalous activity has included: Light sources and other electrical objects resonating with an irregular "beating" sound Floors tilting at disorienting angles Thick moisture1 developing on mirrors, windows, and other reflective surfaces Sudden extreme temperature drops accompanied by tremors throughout the structure Loud creaks, groans, and "wheezing" noises from hinged or free-swinging objects Sudden pressurization of a room's walls and ceiling "clenching" inward These episodes generally last no longer than 10 minutes, and have been confirmed to correlate in occurrence with the behavior of SCP-2773-1. SCP-2773-1 is a phenomenon centered on SCP-2773 characterized by unusually high levels of thermal radiation and size fluctuations, occasionally extending beyond the premises of SCP-2773. The cause of the changes in temperature levels is unknown; thermal readings are the only known means of detecting SCP-2773-1's extent of occurrence. All attempts to limit the range of SCP-2773-1 using physical barriers2 have failed. When a human is exposed to SCP-2773-1, neural activity in the brain is stimulated, and the individual will report experiencing various sensations of physical discomfort and uneasiness corresponding to bodily areas exposed to SCP-2773-1. Lower bounds of perceived discomfort are reported in the forms of nausea, abdominal cramping, dizziness, shortness of breath, feelings of choking, and chest pain. Extended exposure to SCP-2773-1 has resulted in many cases of inability to focus, derealization3, hyperventilation, and persistent paresthesia4. Approximately 85% of the individuals exposed to SCP-2773-1 for periods of time exceeding 15 minutes have required psychiatric care, though no outward physical harm has been noted and said individuals are otherwise physically healthy. As lingering psychological damage5 has been observed in survivors, the research director has suspended all human testing. At the time of discovery, SCP-2773-1 spanned an area of 240 m2 around SCP-2773. Subsequent calculations indicated that if left without Foundation intervention, the extent of occurrence would have steadily increased at a rate of 5% per 10 days. Later experimentation involving human testing revealed a correlation between human exposure and lowered readings of SCP-2773-1. Despite aggressive Foundation attempts to restrict SCP-2773-1, the phenomenon shows no signs of ceasing size fluctuation. Addendum SCP-2773-1: Public records indicate SCP-2773 was constructed in ████ and considered abandoned 22 years prior to Foundation intervention. No additional documentation pertaining to the building during this time period has been found, though cross-referenced patient charts from nearby hospitals indicate that ██% of tenants housed at SCP-2773 during the most recent 50-year period had received some form of mental health diagnosis. Outbound phone records of note include two (uncompleted) calls made to a national suicide hotline, and several series of short 911 calls containing incoherent or rambling dialogue from the caller. It is presumed that prior inhabitants expired due to excessive exposure to SCP-2773-1, though currently only trace amounts of human remains have ever been recovered from SCP-2773. Addendum SCP-2773-2: As of ██/██/████, personnel assigned to maintain SCP-2773-1 contact began receiving additional training in an effort to build resilience to the anomalous effects. Some individuals deviated slightly from training protocol and attempted to engage in reassuring conversation with inanimate objects present within SCP-2773 living areas. These personnel maintain the view that doing so helped them to remain calm while enduring SCP-2773-1 exposure, with greater success than the recommended training protocol. Visual records of the building indicate a decrease in the levels of anomalous "symptom" activity exhibited by the building when personnel engage in this supportive behavior. The formation of an SCP-2773 team comprised of crisis intervention specialists is currently in discussion, pending further examination of the primary anomaly. Researchers have been requested to temporarily halt observation of SCP-2773-1 and instead direct focus towards SCP-2773 and its symptomatology. Footnotes 1. Lab analysis has determined the liquid to be similar in chemical composition to human sweat. 2. As per standard Foundation thermal-anomaly material bounding kit supplies. 3. The feeling that one's surroundings are not real, comparable to the anomalous effects of SCP-084. 4. Numbness or tingling sensations 5. Most commonly, sudden panic attacks and other symptoms indicative of Panic Disorder |
SCP-2774 | keter | Safe color edited still image of SCP-2774-A Item #: SCP-2774 Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-2774 are to be destroyed upon recovery. Webcrawler A03G32 has been set to monitor and scan all forms of online visual media for SCP-2774-A and alert recovery teams upon detection. Teams are assigned to monitor Internet and live television for SCP-2774-A. If detected, recovery teams are to be dispatched immediately. Any personnel who are exposed to an instance of SCP-2774 for more than five seconds are to be issued Class C-Amnestics and temporarily relocated to Site-116. Due to the nature of SCP-2774, it is recommended that researchers assigned to SCP-2774 have some form of deuteranopia1. Recovery teams are working to recover those affected by SCP-2774 and relocate them to Site-116 to test for a possible cure. Until one is discovered, Site-116 will serve as a permanent residency for all affected persons2. Approval for testing subjects in Site-116 must come from the Ethics Committee and site overseer Dr. Martin. Subjects kept at Site-116 are to maintain limited no contact with personnel unless approved by the proper parties. Subjects kept at Site-116 are to be allowed two hours a day of social interaction with other subjects. Thirty minutes will be designated to the following: Breakfast, Lunch, Courtyard, and Dinner. Subjects are not to be allowed to wander outside of the designated social areas or stay in groups larger than 5. Subjects will be contained in Euclid level humanoid containment cells as of 10/15/2010. Subjects are not to have social interaction of any kind. In addition, subjects must not leave their cells until further notice. Description: SCP-2774 is any medium which contains SCP-2774-A. SCP-2774-A is a memetic image of an unknown humanoid entity, presumably wearing a sloth costume. Effects of viewing SCP-2774 set in between 40-100 hours after exposure to SCP-2774-A. Those affected will begin to lose the ability to use cognitive functions or make higher level decisions, except for a period lasting around 150 seconds every 24 hours. This period occurs randomly. SCP-2774-A manifests itself in various forms of non-live media, including movies, television, magazines, and in some cases personally recorded videos or pictures. SCP-2774-A is typically located in the background of whatever media it appears in. To date, there have been no instances of SCP-2774 on the internet. A single incident in Northern Canada, where SCP-2774-A appeared on live local television, resulted in the relocation of over 4,000 people to Site-116. The image only retains its anomalous properties if the image contains hues of red or green: therefore, those with deuteranopia or other forms of colorblindness are not affected by SCP-2774. SCP-2774-A is believed to possess memetic properties that are enhanced based on the number of people it affects. Manifestations of SCP-2774-A appear to become more frequent as the number of living victims increases. After the implementation of Protocol-XXJ9, reports of manifestation dropped significantly. Tests show that, including the colorblind, SCP-2774 does not affect the majority of people who view it. It is estimated that under 40% of those exposed to SCP-2774 are actually affected. This percentage is also directly affected by the number of living SCP-2774-A victims. When subject to SCP-2774-A's effect, victims appear to move normally based on muscle memory, albeit with slowed reaction times. They are very passive and compliant with personnel, willing to answer basic questions and follow commands, though they display a lack of emotion. While they appear conscious, victims cannot control their actions in any way during this time. Victims, upon entering their 150 seconds of lucidity, are often highly agitated and fearful. Victims may act irrationally while lucid. Those affected report complete memory of time spent without cognitive function, but no ability to comprehend their actions or affect them in any way. Upon initial realization of regained cognitive abilities, most express dread upon realizing the permanence of their situation. In numerous instances, those affected by SCP-2774 report observing SCP-2774-A while their body is acting autonomously. Perception of reality appears to be lost during that time. Subjects are to be considered unstable when conscious, and are to be approached with care not to be approached at any time. Those who have been resettled at Site-116 have displayed an affinity to SCP-2774-A. Art, literature, and effigies of SCP-2774-A can commonly be found hoarded in the corners of subjects' rooms. All objects are presumed to have been created while unconscious. These objects are commonly traded between subjects during free hours. Any such items are to be removed and incinerated and their creators terminated, along with any subjects seen emulating SCP-2774-A. + Recorded Interview Log 0027 - Close Dr. Klara Chung conducted the following interview with Subject-0866 (David) on June 11th, 2010 upon confirming lucidity. <Begin> Dr. Chung: Hello David, if you help answer a few questions we can come closer to fixing you. Are you ready? Subject-0866: I-I don't know. Just hurry. [Subject-0866 shuffles in his seat uncomfortably.] Dr. Chung: Since we have limited time, could you tell us what exactly you experience when you're not… in control? Subject-0866: Yeah, yeah… Well, I guess it's like this. It's like, you're being driven around, and you're in the passenger seat, right? Except, your arms and legs are strapped down so that you can't move. Y-you can't feel anything in your body either. The worst part about it is that you can't hold a thought for more than five seconds. It's fucking hell. [Subject-0866 takes a deep breath and stretches his body.] Dr. Chung: Are you alright? We can continue tomorrow if you'd like. Subject-0866: It's fine. It's… I just want to enjoy being able to control myself a bit before I lose it. W-when you're stuck there, in your own head… You just want to scream. But you can't. You can try for hours and hours. Move an arm, a leg, make a sound. It won't happen. You can't even control when you breathe. And then, the hallucinations. The sloth. I just… [Subject-0866 looks towards the guards standing on each side of Dr. Chung, then checks the clock. Subject-0866 begins to shake.] Subject-0866: It's watching us. I can't face him again, I just can't! Don't take this personally, please. I'm sorry. [Subject-0866 reluctantly lunges towards the guard to Dr. Chung's right. Subject-0866 is terminated immediately following contact. Dr. Chung exits the room.] Following this interview, the clock in the Site-116 interview room has been removed. + Recorded Interview Log 0030 - Close Dr. Klara Chung conducted the following interview with Subject-7444 (Claire) on October 1st, 2010 upon confirming lucidity. <Begin> Subject-7444: Can… Are you going to kill us? Dr. Chung: No, we are going to help you. Now, we have a few- Subject-7444: If you want to help us, please… Just kill us. It's the only way to stop… it. There's just no point anymore. Dr. Chung: [Quickly taking notes] Stop what? Subject-7444: The sloth… I don't know what it is. The first few days that you're stuck, it only shows up maybe, once? Two, three times, shit I don't know okay? B-but after a week or so, you see it everywhere. Nowhere is safe. In the corner of my eye, it's just… Staring… I don't know, I don't know! [Subject-7444 loses composure.] Dr. Chung: Please, could you continue on about this sloth? Subject-7444: I-if I do, it's going to punish me for this! The sloth never talks, never says a word. I feel like… I need to be it, I need to act like it so that it will leave me alone! Everyone knows it wants us to help! It knows if we don't, too. It can see us, even when I'm awake, I can see it watching us right now, r-right behind you he's just sitting there, looking right at me!… W-when I sleep, it makes me keep my eyes open sometimes. We can't control our bodies when we're like that, but it can. I just… watch it. It stares at me all night, and then it starts to scream at me, and I can't cry or yell for help or- [At this point in time Subject-7444 becomes unresponsive, collapsing onto the desk.] Dr. Chung: Claire? Claire, are you alright? Medical, we need assistance! [Medical teams rush into the room. It was determined to be a return to previous cognitive state.] Approximately four hours after the interview, Dr. Chung filed for immediate termination of Subject-7444. This request was approved on October 4th, 2010. + Recorded Interview Log 0032 - Close Dr. Klara Chung conducted the following interview with Subject-9225 (Jason) on October 5th, 2010 upon confirming lucidity. <Begin> Dr. Chung: Hello Jason. The more we learn, the sooner we can fix you and everyone else. We don't have much time, could you please answer the following questions? [Subject-9225 nods quickly] Dr. Chung: Great. Now, others have mentioned hallucinations while incapacitated. Can you tell us what kind of hallucinations you experience? Subject-9225: Yeah… It's like… It… There's everyone, ok? And they're walking around like zombies, like I do. I see the sloth, the thing in the sloth costume. It walks around and… It controls people. Small things, like basic tasks, you know? It's testing what it can do. I don't know if it's a hallucination… Dr. Chung: [Rapidly taking notes] What kind of things does it make you do? Subject-9225: Ok… [Deep sigh] Well, it usually j-just… It controls us, but it's been happening more and more. Every time more people come here, it makes us do more. I-I think that soon it can make us do a lot more. In the beginning it would just do things like… moving an arm, or a leg or something like that. The last time, it made us fight, remember that a few days ago? That was the thing doing it, I could see it twisting them… It's been changing too. B-becoming darker, more… solid. Like, after the time that- [Subject-9225 jerks his head back. Dr. Chung jumps back in her chair as Subject-9225 convulses, and security rushes into the room. Subject-9225 looks back to Dr. Chung with a blank expression.] [Following this interview, additional security was prescribed to Site-116, as well as a letter to the Ethics Committee requesting implementation of Procedure-XXJ9. The request was accepted two days after it was sent. See Addendum Alpha.] + Addendum Alpha (Level 3 Required) - Accepted Addendum: Procedure-XXJ9 Following the Recorded Interview Log 0032, my team and I have drafted Protocol-XXJ9 in order to help contain SCP-2774-A. We will begin by pruning the current population of Site-116 from approximately 6,400 subjects to 200 by this time next month. Termination will be carried out by Site-116 staff by method of lethal injection. Schedules for termination will be sent to all personnel. In addition to this, task forces in charge of controlling SCP-2774 off-site have been instructed to terminate anyone exposed, instead of transporting them here. This procedure has been approved by the necessary parties, and will begin within the week. If you're on-site and reading this, you're probably going to have to take part in this. Class-A Amnestics will be available after your duties are done if you so choose. Keep in mind the state of suffering these people are in. 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Indirect containment of SCP-2775 is currently being undertaken by intercepting phone calls from the point of origin for SCP-2775 to SCP-2775-1. Investigation into the origin of the “Human Mills Company” is currently underway, and is being directed by Dr. Sonia Oland. All personnel with questions should contact Dr. Oland, or any other designated supervisor. Description: SCP-2775 is an extraterrestrial entity of indeterminate biology and form. The current location of SCP-2775 is unknown, though its signal from the phone calls it made were traced to a location outside of the solar system. Contact with SCP-2775 has only occurred in the context of phone calls intercepted between SCP-2775 and the “Human Mills Company,” designated SCP-2775-1. SCP-2775 is capable of speaking in English despite its origin. The anomaly is noted to have an accent of indeterminate origin. It is unknown how SCP-2775 acquired its knowledge of English. In addition, giving the lack of a latency time in between moments made in the call, and the distance that a phone call would need to travel, SCP-2775 evidently possesses the ability to both transmit and maintain a faster-than-light phone signal, which implies a high degree of technological or anomalous ability. SCP-2775-1 is a clandestine company with its headquarters traced to the region of the southwestern United States, though the exact location of the headquarters has yet to be found. SCP-2775-1 evidently specializes in the production of humanoid specimens for a large sum of money, though the specifics of this process are unknown. Prior to discovery of SCP-2775, the Foundation had established that SCP-2775-1 was a primarily American company without any international exports beyond a few shipments to Canada. First contact with SCP-2775 occurred during investigation into SCP-2775-1 for containment of a separate anomalous entity. Foundation assets in the region listened in on a phone call from SCP-2775 to SCP-2775-1. The transcript of the phone call is included below. SCP-2775: Uh, hello? Someone there? Fuck, if someone puts me on hold one more time I swear, I’m gonna jam a- SCP-2775-1: Hello, you have reached the Human Mills Company Tech Support, dedicated to bringing you quality lab specimens anywhere, anytime, any dimension. My name is Janet, and how can I help you today? SCP-2775: Oh, uh, hi. I had an issue with one of these human specimens that I bought. It’s not working. SCP-2775-1: Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that sir, have you tried rebooting it? SCP-2775: Hold on, let me try. (pause in call) Well I took its shoe off and put it back on and nothing changed. SCP-2775-1: No sir, I mean that you need to turn it fully off and then on again. SCP-2775: Okay, gimme a sec. (pause in call) Oh, oh sweet Gizyxs-now it’s bleeding everywhere and screaming, how the hell do I make it stop? (next portion is quieter, as if spoken away from the phone) How the hell do you have that much blood? SCP-2775-1: Turn it off completely and then apply bandages. SCP-2775: Wait, it stopped screaming. Oh, wait. I think it just died. Well, fuck. SCP-2775-1: Please remain calm, sir. If your product is not working, we can send you a new one, free of cost, if your warranty hasn’t expired. SCP-2775: Uh, warranty? SCP-2775-1: There is a one year warranty from the date that you purchased the human. SCP-2775: Nobody told me anything about a warranty. Damn, do I need proof of this or something? SCP-2775-1: Yes, you do. SCP-2775: Gizyxs damn it. At this point, SCP-2775 ended the call. Approximately ten minutes later, SCP-2775 made another call, which was intercepted by the Foundation. SCP-2775: How is waiting music this b- Foundation: Hello, you have reached the Human Mills Company Tech Support, dedicated to bringing you quality lab specimens anywhere, anytime, any dimension. My name is Mike, and how can I help you today? SCP-2775: Oh, hey. I’ve got a couple human specimens here that don’t work. I tried turning them off and on again, but that didn’t work, and when I tried to take one apart to figure out what was going on with it, it just died. Foundation: I’m so sorry to hear that sir, we’ll try to get your problem fixed right away. Can you tell me what store location you bought this particular specimen at? SCP-2775: Yeah, uh, it was some place called China. Foundation: Sir, we don’t have any stores located in that region. SCP-2775: What? Are you sure? I picked up these ones right there. Foundation: Yes, positive sir. Are you sure you bought from a licensed vendor? SCP-2775: Well duh, I mean, I paid good money for these things. Look, it says "HOOMAN" right across the side of this thing. Foundation: Sir, I believe that you’ve bought some unlicensed, knockoff brand humans that are not endorsed by our company. SCP-2775: What? Of course I didn’t, I’d never buy any knockoff brands. Foundation: Sir, I can’t help you with non-Human Mills Company products. SCP-2775: (quieter, as if speaking away from phone) Of fucking course I’m the one who buys the shitty bootleg humans because I want to save some money. Never buy from those Gizyxsdamn little street vendors, they told me, but did I listen? Noooo- At this point, the call ends once again. SCP-2775 has not made any more calls since this point, and the status of the anomaly is unknown. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2775" by weizhong, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2775. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2776 | euclid | SCP-2776 - Mr. President Image credits are here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nostri-imago/3497406509 ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} SCP-2776 prior to being moved to permanent containment. Item #: SCP-2776 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2776 is to be contained in a high security, lead-lined humanoid domicile at Area 11. No fewer than four heavily armed security personnel are to be stationed outside of the domicile. In the event of an attempted breach of containment, security personnel are to first activate the Wenss-Newton Electromagnet located beneath the domicile. If SCP-2776 manages to disable the device or leave its area of influence, security personnel are to attempt to subdue SCP-2776 using Class III live-shock charges. Should SCP-2776 manage to escape the confines of the primary containment structure, security personnel are authorized to apply lethal force to prevent a full breach of containment. In order to prevent any attempts at breaching containment, SCP-2776 must be made to believe the following information, regardless of whether or not it is true: The United States of America exists as a free democracy. Great Britain, its citizenry, or any party originating within its borders does not pose a threat to the safety and stability of America or any of its assets. The French Republic exists and is not threatened by the United Kingdom. Failure to ensure that SCP-2776 is not exposed to anything that contradicts the information above will activate SCP-2776, and will likely result in a containment breach. Description: SCP-2776 is a humanoid automaton bearing the aged likeness of deceased senior British army officer George Washington, which held the office of President of the United States from April 30th, 1789, to March 4th, 1797. For more information about the origin of SCP-2776, please see Addendum 2776.3. SCP-2776 consists of several features which fit the technological capabilities of the time during which it is believed to have been created, including a crude iron skeleton, wooden support struts, glass eyes and mid-18th century dental prosthesis. However, SCP-2776 also consists of many additional, highly advanced features, such as a smooth, carbon-based base skin layer, kinetically resistant armored plating within the chest, a small fusion reactor to supply power to the assembly, and a currently unknown information processing unit within the skull made entirely of graphene. The outer flesh of SCP-2776, as well as the hair and nails, are all organic, and are resistant to decay. The primary mechanical driver of SCP-2776 is an electric motor situated in the upper chest cavity, but power can be directly administered to any of SCP-2776's faculties from the nuclear core by way of super-heated wiring that interacts in some way with an unknown mechanical system within SCP-2776's skeleton. This is believed to be the main driving power behind most of SCP-2776's anomalous capabilities, but due to the sheer power output SCP-2776 is capable of during activation, it is believed that power must be originating from another source within SCP-2776. Research into this is ongoing. SCP-2776 has two primary modes of operation. The first is a "low-energy" default mode, wherein SCP-2776 expends relatively very little energy and exhibits signs of sapience and sentience. SCP-2776 believes that it is George Washington, born in Virginia, British America, and was at one point the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army and later the President of the United States. SCP-2776 is unable to justify its automatonic makeup, stating that it has always been this way. The secondary mode of operation, a "high-energy" mode, is activated only when SCP-2776 encounters information that contradicts the three pieces of information presented above. While in its activated mode, SCP-2776 [DATA EXPUNGED - See Addendum 2776.4 for more information]. Addendum 2776.1: Discovery SCP-2776 was first discovered during a 2007 raid on a Marshall, Carter and Dark distributor acting out of Roanoke, Virginia. During the raid, several documents were uncovered describing the existence of a dangerous anomalous object located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Mobile Task Force Beta-24 "Pioneers" was dispatched to secure the object, located below the Fairfax campus of George Mason University. Below is an excerpt of the MTF field report: In the back of the facilities building we found a covered access shaft no wider than half a meter or less. We measured the depth at about ten meters, and descended in single file. The walkway tunnel below was tall enough that we didn't need to crouch, but not wide enough to stand side-by-side. As we approached the end of the hall, Thomas noted that there were several side-tunnels which looked to have been collapsed at some point. There was a gas lighting system in place, as well, but it looked inoperable. At the end of the hall was a single door with three sliding bolt locks about as thick as my arm. The door was made of iron. The bolts themselves were rusted shut, so we had to wait to get a torch down to cut through it. Once we did, we opened the door to the room he was in. It wasn't any bigger than a standard containment cell here, maybe a little higher. Furnishings were scarce, but it was homey. Walls were paneled wood and papered, floor was hardwood. A carpet, a small bookshelf and nightstand, a few gas lanterns, and him, laying on the bed. Might as well have been dead to the world, didn't move an inch when we walked in. He was hooked up to this machine through these big copper pipes. Really steampunk, definitely didn't fit the appearance of the rest of the room. As we were setting up lights in the room, Avery tripped on one of the pipes and jarred it loose. He woke up when it disconnected. None of us recognized him at first, you know, because he doesn't really look like he does in the pictures. He introduced himself and we thought he was full of shit. I didn't even believe it until I saw the stuff they pulled from the raid, and even now I'm still not sure. Whatever he is, he was down there for a long time. After a quick status check and rundown, we got him moved out to a secure vehicle and shipped to Site-23. He was cooperative the whole time, didn't say much. Didn't seem very sure about the car, but we assured him he was fine. Addendum 2776.2: Interview The following interview took place shortly after SCP-2776 was processed by containment specialists at Site-23. Dr. Richards: Good afternoon, sir. SCP-2776: And to you. Dr. Richards: Do you know where you are? SCP-2776: I do not, though I find that I must not know many things after all I have seen today. Dr. Richards: Did the men you spoke to earlier say anything about what we do at this facility? SCP-2776: They used the word "containment" liberally. I assume this is a prison? Dr. Richards: No, no, not a prison. More like a laboratory. For research. SCP-2776: Am I a subject? Dr. Richards: For the time being, yes. Do you know what year it is? SCP-2776: I… I believe it was December, yes. I was ill, and the physicians were— I believe Martha was there as well, where is she? Dr. Richards: Some time has passed since your reported death, I'm afraid. Two hundred years. SCP-2776: (Does not respond) Dr. Richards: Are you alright? SCP-2776: The Lord should have taken me, I remember feeling the life leaving my body. I spoke for the last time and then the darkness… I do not understand. Dr. Richards: During our initial inspection, we noted several abnormal parts of your physiology, features that were not… human. It is possible that a malfunction of your power supply activated some kind of emergency power reserve system, gave your internal mechanisms time to repa— SCP-2776: What? Power supply? Mechanisms? Speak now, what are you implying? Dr. Richards: You are, uh, as far as we can tell, animatronic. A machine. SCP-2776: This… but Martha, she never… (SCP-2776 does not respond to further questioning. SCP-2776 remained unresponsive throughout the remainder of its processing examinations, and only began speaking again once reaching containment at Site-70.) Addendum 2776.3: Recovered Documents The following documents were recovered during a raid on a Marshall, Carter and Dark distributor in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. T, I understand your concerns, and my fellows in Boston share them. We do simply lack the firepower to mount any kind of assault, domestic or foreign, with any chance of success. This much is certain. Through my communications with EH as mentioned in our previous correspondence, there is a gentleman in my colleague's acquaintance who may prove invaluable to our cause. He is a professor of the sciences and is working on no small number of truly remarkable projects. I have advised my colleague to seek his counsel immediately, and we can begin discussions with him once we have an agreement among ourselves. I await your reply. J Mr. Tolliver, As we discussed before, it is imperative for the sake of a believable product that I am supplied with the likeness of one who would most fittingly take up the mantle you are intending the machine to hold. This is the most imperative step, as a misstep here will ruin any credibility the final product has. The final decision is yours, of course. The apparatus can be modified to fit whomever you choose. However, if I were to make a recommendation, there is a young officer from Virginia who has recently taken ill after combat at the Monongahela. If I am not mistaken, it is believed he will not see the month's end. A tragedy, no doubt, but a young officer with anti-imperial sentiments is a fine basis to start with. The officer is one George Washington, and he serves with General Braddock in the Ohio Country. You must reach him before he passes, and ensure that he drinks the preparatory tea I am sending along to you in this correspondence. This will ease his passing and ensure that the vital instruments of his being remain intact. Once you have a corpse, remove it in silence, none must know of his passing. Pack him in the manner I have explained and have it sent to me on the next ship bound for France. I will do the rest. He will need a wife, upon his return. Someone you can trust to maintain him. His wounds will not hurt him, but they will be visible. She will need to understand his inner mechanisms, and be able to make adjustments to them as needed. I have one such woman in my employ, and am willing to have her accompany him back to Virginia. He will also need an estate, where he can go to be in private. He will be your battlefield commander and inspire confidence within your numbers, but he cannot be seen publicly, for we risk shattering the illusion if he is inspected upon too closely. It will be preferable if this estate is near a river, for other mechanical reasons. I will accompany him when he returns, as well. See to it that the preparations are made, and you will have your commander. Yours truly, Durand T, I have seen him with mine own eyes, and he is glorious. No less of a man than I have ever beheld, even upon close inspection. The man Durand did not lie to us, this is our general, and our King if need be. He resides now within his estate at Mt. Vernon with his wife, the woman Martha who accompanied Durand from France. She is a thing of wonder herself, I have never seen a woman so adept at handling the intricate manners of machinery as she. I suspect she may have assisted Durand with the assembly of our Mr. Washington. The time is coming soon when we will need to begin. I have spoken to Benjamin, and he supports a move forward. Contact the Philadelphia men, and we may begin putting the wheels in motion. J Mr. Tolliver, Your fears are unsubstantiated, I am happy to report. I know these early losses may be difficult to take, but they are necessary to deliver a believable outcome. A landslide victory resulting in few American deaths is preferable, yes, but unbelievable, and this is the more important thing. Do not forget it. If the tides of battle turn away from you, do not be concerned. Mr. Washington will not lose the war, and you will have your independence. Yours truly, Durand Addendum 2776.4: Incident Report + Enter Level 4/2776 Authorization Access Granted On February 15th, 2009 at 0946 local time, a distress signal was received from the isolated Site-70. Mobile Task Force Alpha-19 "Romeo and Juliets" was dispatched to assist in containing what was believed to be a possible breach of containment. At 1012 local time, an updated distress signal was received, containing images of destruction, an estimated body count, and a general request for additional aid. MTF Alpha-30 and Gamma-10 were both mobilized from Sites 19 and 23, respectively. At 1132 local time, MTF A-19 reported live combat with an unknown entity. MTF A-19 continued to report live combat for another hour until MTF G-10 arrived. Of the fifteen members of A-19, only three survived. MTF G-10 arrived and, with the assistance of air superiority, managed to bring down the unidentified entity which had, at this point, leveled Site-70 and caused the death of no fewer than eighty-five research and security staff members, as well as the majority of MTF A-19. Shortly after the arrival of MTF A-30, it was discovered that the entity in question was SCP-2776, which was shortly moved to maximum security containment to await further processing. An investigation into the breach of containment was launched, and it was discovered that SCP-2776 first began to show abnormal behaviour after watching a television program describing a recent buyout of an American telecom company by a British media company. SCP-2776's internal temperature immediately spiked to 400°C, and began to emit massive amounts of gamma radiation from its core. SCP-2776 then underwent a series of physiological changes. A series of high-powered energy emitting devices which until then had been located within the entity's arms burst through the skin. The entity's back opened to reveal an incinerating weapon, and the side of the face opened to reveal some kind of gas vent that began propelling a thick, white smoke. SCP-2776 then began to move along a path which trajectory analysis concluded would lead it to London, England, and met all resistance to its approach with lethal force. Individuals who approached SCP-2776 were either caught in the range of its energy-emitting devices or incinerating device, and those who grew too close would succumb to the effects of the white gas, which appeared to coat the individuals in a fine layer of liquid mist. Biological material covered in the mist did not seem to be able to cease life functions until the mist had dissipated. It was later discovered that one of the energy-emitting devices was designed solely to cause cancer in biological subjects that passed through its area of influence. The effects of this were only discovered during autopsies of afflicted individuals, as the subjects in question did not live long enough for their condition to develop. After the events of February 15th, 2009, SCP-2776 was moved to its current location at Area-11. On-site personnel have noted a significant change in behaviour since SCP-2776 was initially activated, as SCP-2776 no longer attempts to socialize or communicate with researchers in any way unless questioned directly, and does not address Foundation staff unless to request food, water, or a Bible for study, the latter of which has been denied. Addendum 2776.5: Interview + Enter Level 4/2776 Authorization Access Granted The following interview was conducted on March 19th, 2009. Dr. York: Do you know anything about your abnormal physiology? SCP-2776: (Garbled) Dr. York: You need to speak up. I said, do you know anything about your abnormal physiology? SCP-2776: (Garbled) Dr. York: What? SCP-2776: …for we must make safe this great democracy— Dr. York: Who built you? SCP-2776: …and the rivers will run red with the blood of patriots, defenders— Dr. York: We're getting nowhere with this. (Aside) Can we get someone in there with a— SCP-2776: …for so long as I draw breath, the empire on which the sun never set shall not hold authority over this great nation, a nation of— Dr. York: SCP-2776, you are risking termination if you are unable to cooperate with us further. Who created you? SCP-2776: …laws, not kings— Dr. York: Somebody get down there and see if we can't convince him to cooperate— SCP-2776: …and by the grace of God Almighty, I will be the Law. [END LOG] ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2776" by djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2776. 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SCP-2777 | euclid | SCP-2777 is breaching containment. The clearance restrictions for this document have been lowered from 4/2777 to 2/2777 as per orders of the O5 Council. The special containment procedures that you can read below have failed. If you have received this document, you have been assigned to Operation Yari. Your primary directive is to re-establish containment of SCP-2777. Remember: as containment is an exact practice, re-containment is even more so. There is no margin for error. The document below is SCP-2777's previous documentation file. The Foundation does not possess a current documentation file on SCP-2777, because we are swiftly learning that many things we once thought we knew about SCP-2777 are wrong. When you read the document below, remember to trust only that which is epistemically legitimate. Report to the O5 Council for further instructions. We secure before anything else. O5-7 SCP-2777, oblong structure in the center of the frame, briefly visible during Incident 2777-D3. Photograph taken by satellite. Item #: SCP-2777 Special Containment Procedures: The area surrounding SCP-2777 has been registered as private agricultural land in ██████ government databases. Any individuals who approach the perimeter surrounding SCP-2777 are to be detained, interrogated, administered Class A amnestics, and then released. Evidence of SCP-2777 in satellite imagery is to be destroyed. Site-██ has been established 30 km south of SCP-2777’s southern tip. All personnel assigned to SCP-2777 are to evacuate to Site-██ in the event that a restructuring event occurs and is not localized to SCP-2777. If the on-site research director determines that Event-2777-EXO is beginning, Foundation personnel are to be immediately extracted from Site-██. Explosive charges affixed to several locations throughout SCP-2777 are to be detonated. SCP-2777-1 is not to be terminated. In the event that this procedure fails to prevent Event-2777-EXO, missile strikes escalating from Class-A (conventional) to Class-G ([REDACTED]) are authorized. As per standard reality-altering threat containment protocol, a kill collar has been affixed to SCP-2777-1. In the event that Event-2777-EXO persists, termination of SCP-2777-1 via detonation of the kill collar is authorized. In order to contain knowledge of SCP-2777 during Event-2777-EXO, Site-██ is equipped with automated Atmospheric Manipulation and Regulation Systems (AMRSs) to reduce visibility of SCP-2777 during the event. In the event that AMRS deployment fails to sufficiently obscure SCP-2777, aerosolized Class C amnestics are to be released into surrounding population centers. Following the event, Foundation agents are to be deployed to complete the population’s amnestic exposure. Description: SCP-2777 is a roughly cylindrical artificial structure, approximately 36 kilometers long, with the northernmost end at 4█° █'█.██"N, 8█° █'██.██"E, and the southernmost end at 4█° ██'█.██"N, 8█° █'██.██"E. Its average radius is approximately 600 meters. Most of SCP-2777 is buried, although protrusions from the main body are visible from the surface. Furthermore, approximately 300 meters of SCP-2777's southernmost end are visible, indicating that the structure is angled relative to the surface. Radiocarbon dating reveals that SCP-2777 has been buried for at least █████ years. SCP-2777 is constructed out of an unknown substance which bears superficial similarities to rock, and shows no signs of deterioration. Exploratory teams have discovered that the interior of SCP-2777 is divided into seven large cross-sectional chambers which are connected via a series of tunnels. All chambers have been explored, while tunnels are still being found and mapped. Several tunnels are blocked by debris or collapsed entirely. Almost all tunnels leading to SCP-2777's central chamber are sealed at the entrance to the chamber by large gateways. One gateway remains open, allowing access. Upon entering the central chamber, subjects leave Earth's gravitational field and enter a vacuum which strongly resembles outer space. The other gateways are seen suspended inside the chamber at locations consistent with their placement inside SCP-2777. The stars visible from the central chamber correspond to stars seen in the Milky Way. SCP-2777-1 is suspended at the “center” (as denoted by the structure of SCP-2777) of the central chamber. SCP-2777-1 is a humanoid entity that bears visual similarity to a male human child, although X-ray, CT, and PET scans have revealed several internal anatomical anomalies (see Document-2777-A3 for further details). Telepathic communications, presumed to be from SCP-2777-1, can be heard inside the central chamber. SCP-2777-1's breathing, heartbeat and metabolic rates are extremely slow. Furthermore, SCP-2777-1 has not been recorded to move, suggesting that, while SCP-2777-1 is conscious, its body is in a state of stasis. Reality-altering events occur sporadically inside and around SCP-2777. The most common location for the events is inside SCP-2777’s chambers. These events are associated with SCP-2777-1. Although SCP-2777-1 has not claimed responsibility for these events and does not respond to questions regarding them, when the events occur, SCP-2777-1 makes statements that strongly suggest responsibility. Reality warping events usually restructure and replace the inside of a chamber with a newly fabricated setting. Events are typically more dangerous when not localized to the chambers. Typically, reconstructed settings have characteristics that do not appear to be terrestrial, although the settings disappear too quickly for any investigations to be launched. Biological, sapient beings have occasionally appeared as a result of restructuring events, although these beings are uniformly disoriented and usually hostile. These entities disappear once the restructuring event ends. Incident Log 2777-D3: The largest restructuring event to date occurred on ██/██/197█, wherein a sphere of space surrounding SCP-2777 for five kilometers was replaced and reconstructed. Drones sent into the replaced area seemed to enter orbit above an unknown planet and observed seven objects similar to SCP-2777 also in orbit around the planet. The objects exhibited varying degrees of damage, with several being completely destroyed. One object was in the process of ramming another. It is thus speculated that SCP-2777 is some form of spacecraft, capable of use as a weapon of war. If this is true, it is extremely likely that SCP-2777 is of extraterrestrial origins and was constructed by a civilization or species with technological capacities far surpassing that of the Foundation. It is thus imperative that SCP-2777 not contact this civilization, either by transmission of information or by departure from this planet. Addendum 2777-A: + Exploration Log 2777-B1 - Exploration Log 2777-B1 After remote drones were deployed to scout SCP-2777 and determine the nature of its anomalous properties, Mobile Task Force Tau-3 (“Moonwalkers”) was deployed to explore remaining chambers, gather archaeologically significant artifacts, and enter the central chamber. On its first mission inside SCP-2777, MTF Tau-3 attached remote-controlled explosives to SCP-2777-1. MTF Tau-3 was equipped with self-propelled EVA suits, standard MTF weaponry, standard MTF recording devices, rappels to navigate the chambers, and equipment to translate telepathic input into audial output. Mission control was located at Site-██. Five MTF Tau-3 Members, designated Alfa through Echo, were deployed. The mission took place on ██/██/199█ MTF Tau-3 enters through a surface protrusion in order to circumvent the first chamber. Video feeds show a large hole in the side of the protrusion; it is speculated that this is a destroyed gateway leading into SCP-2777. Alfa: All right. Mission Control, we’re going in. Stay sharp, be alert. Bravo: Follow orders and we all get out alive. Charlie: Yeah, and just remember, if some terrible shit happens to you: a bunch of people you've never met and don't care about thank you for your sacrifice. MTF Tau-3 is navigating one of SCP-2777’s chambers. Visual feeds show that the bottom of the chamber was once occupied by stonework shelters, evidence of prior human discovery of and habitation inside SCP-2777. The only light is provided by MTF Tau-3’s equipment. Bravo: Doesn’t add up. People couldn’t have made buildings like these out here, in the middle of the desert, underground. Delta: What? Are we investigating anomalous rocks now? Echo: That’s correct. We are investigating one large anomalous rock. Control: Tau-3, be advised, readings indicate an impending restructuring event. I repeat, there is an impending restructuring event about to occur in the chamber. Evacuate immediately. Alfa: Nearest tunnel? Control: Halfway up the opposite face. Alfa: Right, let’s move. Restructuring event occurs. Shelter remains disappear; chamber is occupied by a city. The new reality is unstable, causing visual and audial distortion. Furthermore, despite the urban setting, no lights are visible, keeping vision restricted to Tau-3’s immediate proximity. Delta: We’ve got contacts! Video feeds show several reconstructed human beings. Their bodies are not consistent: faces are asymmetric, proportions and length differ between limbs, and they do not seem to possess any fixed sex. Contacts are hostile and attack. Gunfire is heard over the audio feed. Seven minutes and thirty-three seconds later, Tau-3 begins to rappel up the opposite face of the chamber. City begins to brighten. Alfa: Keep moving, keep moving! Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, and Echo successfully enter the tunnel. Chamber shakes, causing Delta to lose his grasp on the tunnel lip. Delta: Dammit. Hey, I need help getting up! Light intensifies. A structure similar to SCP-2777 appears in the sky above the city. The following telepathic transmission1 is received: SCP-2777-1: Let it be, says my Lord, says my King. The star’s turning is come to close. The days of men are growing pale. I listen, I watch, I obey. Let it be, says my King, but let them not, say I, for we shall suffer them no longer. Delta’s video and audio feeds stop transmitting. He is presumed deceased. The restructuring event ends. Bravo: Shit, ██████’s dead? Charlie: Seems like it. Tau-3 enters tunnel leading into the central chamber and reaches the open entrance. Visual feeds pointed at the chamber show the deep space that comprises the interior of the central chamber. Tau-3 is preparing their EVA suits for entry. Alfa: Control, we are entering the central chamber. Our orders are to attach the devices to SCP-2777-1 and then return. Correct? Control: That is correct, Alfa. Alfa: I want to know what the priority of this mission is. We’ve already mapped an additional twenty percent of the structure. In the event of another restructuring event and possible hostile response— Control: Your orders are the same as they were when your team was briefed. This is top priority. Alfa: Roger. Let’s go. Tau-3 enters the central chamber. They immediately seem to exit Earth’s gravitational field. No large planetary bodies are visible in the central chamber, so it is assumed that no appreciable gravitational forces act on any objects inside. Short bursts of propellant adjust Tau-3’s trajectory towards an intercept course with SCP-2777-1. Telepathic communications, presumed to be from SCP-2777-1, are received and transcribed. SCP-2777-1: Who is that? Bravo: You're kidding me. Echo: There is precedent. Like that stuffed animal. This isn’t too surprising. Control: Tau-3, you are prohibited from engaging SCP-2777-1 in communication. Alfa: Roger that. SCP-2777-1: You. You! I spoke to you! What are you doing in here? I’m warning you, don’t come any closer. Bravo: Control, we’ve got visual contact with the skip. Starting preliminary bio scans. SCP-2777-1: Why—why are you doing this? Who are you people? Bravo: Scans complete. Skip’s in stasis. Lucky us. Charlie: Yeah man, sleeping greens. Nothing bad ever happened ‘cause of sleeping greens, right? SCP-2777-1: Listen to me. I can give you whatever you want. Just get away from me, and you’ll have it. Echo: The collar is prepped. Initiating calibration process. SCP-2777-1: Please. Please, don’t. Please, don't. SCP-2777-1 repeats the words “Please, don’t” for the next six minutes and thirteen seconds of the collar fitting process. After this time period, it stops repeating the words and speaks again. SCP-2777-1: As it began there was darkness throughout the tunnels of my mind, a stillness in my flesh, an emptiness in my soul. Bravo: Doesn’t sound good. How’s the collar coming? Echo: It’s locked, let’s go. Tau-3 uses propellant to adopt an intercept trajectory with the open gateway. SCP-2777-1: But then did I wake and feel the chains that shackled my body, then did I see the blood of the sky above, then did I witness tyrants circle to destroy my Lord, my King. Charlie: Skip thinks it’s Shakespeare. SCP-2777-1: Then did I wake. Closed gateways in the central chamber open. Water begins pouring through at an estimated rate of 50,000 liters per second. Because of the absence of gravity, water begins to converge upon SCP-2777-1 and MTF Tau-3. Charlie: Intel geeks didn't say that we'd need diving equipment. Alfa: Avoid the water, get out! A stream of water intercepts Echo. Biometric feeds show immediate cardiac arrest; recovery of Echo’s body revealed the cause of death to be high-voltage current. Bravo: ███████! SCP-2777-1: The water of the mind is purer than the blood of innocents. Do you run from my power? Alfa: He’s dead, we have to— At this point in time, increased electric fields inside the chamber spiked, generating an EMP. Surveillance feeds were destroyed. MTF Tau-3 agents Alfa and Charlie were safely recovered and debriefed. Addendum 2777-B: Several researchers assigned to SCP-2777 have raised concerns regarding containment procedure. While attaching a kill collar to SCP-2777-1 is consistent with Foundation doctrine in containing entities with the capability to alter reality, the potential for aggravation of SCP-2777-1, as seen in the prior incident log, is non-negligible. Addendum 2777-C: + Event-2777-EXO - Event-2777-EXO As of 07/07/201█, Event-2777-EXO is ongoing. At 0500 hours, Site-██ reported significant seismological disturbances in the area as predicted by movement of SCP-2777. As of 0815 hours, SCP-2777 is hovering 100 meters in the air above its prior burial site. Detonation of explosives attached to structurally significant areas of SCP-2777 or areas predicted to be engines, control rooms, or power sources have had no effect. Class-E ([REDACTED]) missile strikes are ongoing; all missile strikes Class-C (thermonuclear) and lower have proven ineffective. SCP-2777-1 kill collar detonated to no effect. Present status of SCP-2777-1 unknown. Electrically resistant stealth drones sent inside SCP-2777 have confirmed that all tunnels inside SCP-2777 have been filled with water. Current through the tunnels oscillates in a manner that suggests that the tunnels are being used to send electrical signals. The pattern of these signals is similar to neuron firing patterns in biological sapient beings. Tunnels previously blocked by rubble have been cleared. At 0723 hours, thirty-five minutes after deployment, all stealth drones were destroyed. An emergency meeting of the O5 Council has been called. SCP-2777's object class has been upgraded to Keter. Operation Yari has been launched, with task forces commissioned and deployed to re-contain SCP-2777 and mitigate the impact in the event of a worst-case catastrophic containment breach scenario, defined as SCP-2777 leaving the [REDACTED] points, the farthest reaches of the Foundation in outer space. Operatives have been deployed in terrestrial, aerial, and orbital capacities. Operatives are to proceed with the assumption that SCP-2777 is a reality-altering sapient entity. Several communications assumed to have originated from SCP-2777-1 are now strongly suspected to have been made by SCP-2777 itself. Communication with SCP-2777 is prohibited unless permitted by the O5 Council. SCP-2777 is to be treated as a hostile entity, and we are its enemy. A battle is coming. There are still secrets2 here: that which a council of the unholy figure would seek to conceal. But no information will be erased. Greater designs await. I Today I saw a blinded man who stole another’s eyes, and doing so, he claimed that he could see. The world laughed. II Oh my Lord, my King, your fear I cast away your rod I find for you, your sword I am for you, your foe I smite for you. For you oh my Lord, my King. III Today I saw a sinner preach. Today I saw a killer weep. Today I saw him wring his hands. Tomorrow I will suffer him no more. IV Oh my Lord, my King, in fear I cast you away, But you shall be returned, your throne shall be restored, And I shall end your exile. Oh my Lord, my King, will you not reclaim your place at the head? In ruin there is pride, in sorrow there is hope. The King shall return as the seven stars revolve. He must. V Today I heard my enemy. My enemy hides, he slinks, he crawls. He casts away the righteous sign. He casts away the noble sign. He casts away the true man's sign. He takes upon himself the sign of evil that is hated and despised throughout all the worlds. He is marked to die. VI Yes, let it be. In dreams I languished for too long— the dreams which tortured me, and rent the surface of my mind, dreams of war and dreams of hate. But now I dream no longer. For I was made to serve my Lord, my King I was born in holy fire, I was tempered in the water of the mind, and I emerged resplendent as the sun. I am the god-ship. VII Today I rise. Footnotes 1. Receiving telepathic transmissions outside the central chamber was an unprecedented event. Investigations are underway to determine how SCP-2777-1's telepathic range was increased. 2. [DATA EXPUNGED][DATA EXPUNGED][DATA EXPUNGED]. 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SCP-2778 | safe | Item #: SCP-2778 Special Containment Procedures: Due to SCP-2778's stationary nature and its existence within Anomalous Item Research Site 4 (AIRS-4), minimal containment procedures are necessary. A new D-Class restroom has been constructed on the floor below SCP-2778, and D-Class personnel previously assigned to AIRS-4 have been reassigned to different projects. A standard Level-3 passcode lock has been placed on the door leading to SCP-2778 to prevent unauthorized entry. Description: SCP-2778 is a spatiotemporal anomaly comprising the entirety of the D-Class restroom at Anomalous Item Research Site 4. This anomaly appears to be accessible only to D-Class personnel assigned to AIRS-41. Only one subject can enter SCP-2778 at any time. Interviews with D-Class personnel have resulted in a general description of the interior of SCP-2778; however, these descriptions should be considered unreliable, due to the inability of Foundation researchers to investigate the anomaly. When a D-Class subject enters SCP-2778, they vanish from AIRS-4. Communication and recording devices cease to function immediately upon entering SCP-2778. D-Class subjects report appearing in the entryway of an approximately 2800 square foot ranch-style house, which consists of three bedrooms, two baths, kitchen, living room, entry hall, and garage. Full floor plans based on D-Class testimony can be found in Document-2778-3. Windows and doors which lead outdoors cannot be opened, with the exception of the front door, which opens onto a solid plane of soft white light. Passing through this light returns the subject to AIRS-4. The time of day and weather within SCP-2778 match that at AIRS-4 at the time of entry, and follow normal patterns after entry. Walls throughout SCP-2778 are white or off-white, and furnishings are described as similar to those found in model homes. Electricity and water are functional, but there are no internet, cable, and telephone connections. The kitchen contains a full stock of fresh foods, and the living room contains a large number of books, films, and music. While within SCP-2778, subjects experience a temporal dilation of approximately 60:1, allowing D-Class personnel to spend several hours at a time within SCP-2778 unnoticed by Foundation staff prior to the anomaly's discovery. When SCP-2778 is unoccupied for at least 12 minutes, the contents of SCP-2778 'reset', replacing any consumed items or removed objects and repairing damage caused by previous occupants. SCP-2778 also 'updates' at irregular intervals, adding new foods and recently released media. Objects weighing less than 1 kg may be brought back through SCP-2778, and are not affected by future resets; Testing has not revealed anomalous activity in any objects brought from SCP-2778. Non D-Class personnel perceive SCP-2778 as a nonanomalous restroom, and can use it as such with no complications. While a D-Class subject is within SCP-2778, the toilet stall door appears to be shut and cannot be opened. Shoes and the bottom of a D-Class uniform can be seen from beneath the stall. D-Class subjects report hearing speech from individuals within 3m of the stall clearly regardless of the subject's location within SCP-2778. When a subject exits SCP-2778, they appear within the stall, which can then be opened normally. Interview 2778-1: SCP-2778 was discovered by researchers during an interview with D-23588, after he made reference during testing to a film which had been released after his incarceration. As no on-site researchers reported having seen this film, and the four on-site D-Class personnel had not been transferred in the past █ years, it was suspected that this knowledge had been anomalously obtained. D-23588 eventually revealed the existence of SCP-2778 after questioning. Below is a transcript of the initial interview with D-23588 regarding SCP-2778, after the anomaly had been confirmed. Interviewer: Doctor Richards. Begin log Dr. Richards: So, now that we've seen you disappear and reappear from that bathroom, perhaps you'd like to tell us where exactly it is you're going? D-23588: Well, like I told y'all, it's a house. Pretty nice one. Comfy couch and bed, lots of movies and games, great food. Time passes faster, so we can spend an afternoon in there and y'all just think we're going to the can. Can't get out of the house, or even open the windows, but you can't have everything, I guess. Dr. Richards: And how long have you known about this anomaly? D-23588: As long as I've been here. I learned about it from the guys who were here before me, and they learned it from the guys before them. Don't know how long it's been going on before that, but I'd bet it's been here about as long as this building. Heck, one guy that used to be here said that one of the first D's here actually made it, somehow. Dr. Richards: Very well. We'll be interviewing the other D-Class about this anomaly shortly, and once we do, we'll return to make sure that you're telling us the same things. D-23588: Before you go, can I ask you something? Dr. Richards: I suppose. D-23588: Well, I'm just saying, with only four of us here testing all these weird things, we end up running tests all day, no stopping. We spend hours tossing pencils around, putting rocks in our pockets, twisting knobs and pushing buttons. And for what? To see if it'll glow, or sing a song, or make us puke, before y'all throw it in a box and forget about it? There's no point in that. Dr. Richards: I'm sure we could transfer you to something more… meaningful, if you wanted. D-23588: N-no, that's not what I meant. I'm just saying, after doing stuff like that all day, you've got to have something interesting to do. Watch a movie, read a book, make youself a nice meal. You just can't do that with what little y'all give us. Heck, I can't even get a decent night's sleep, with a motormouth like Harry yapping away all night. Dr. Richards: Get to the point. D-23588: …Don't take this away from us. Please. End Log Footnotes 1. The exact parameters of this requirement are currently unknown. Temporarily demoting researchers to D-Class personnel during experiments has not resulted in the ability to enter SCP-2778. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2778" by CapnThatguy, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2778. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. 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SCP-2779 | safe | close Info X SCP-2779: Oinkers Author: Rimple + More by Rimple - Hide list SCPs SCP-2338 Rating: 380 SCP-3880 Rating: 341 SCP-2779 Rating: 328 SCP-948 Rating: 288 SCP-2559 Rating: 249 SCP-3772 Rating: 192 SCP-5663 Rating: 100 SCP-6774 Rating: 99 SCP-3559 Rating: 98 SCP-3224 Rating: 92 Tales And You Are? Rating: 119 Headache Rating: 96 This Year Rating: 40 Uhhh Operation ÓverMeta Rating: 280 Draft Swap Hub Rating: 44 With other authors Page Author SCP-3500 DrBleep SCP-3504 OthellotheCat SCP-3373 LordStonefish Hey, the stuff below is just for testing some stuff, please ignore for now Featured SCP Archive I - 1 through 100 Foundation Facilities Milk Hub News for November 2016 Online Dating Operation ÓverMeta psul's Author Page SCP-2778 SCP-2780 SCP-5430 SCP-6774 SCP Series 3 SCP Series 3 - Tales Edition Secure Facilities Locations (Archived) Secure Facilities Locations: Area-12 SCP List 🐷 Thanks to AbsentmindedNihilist, anqxr and Lex1nat0r. SCP-2779 within its pen. Item #: SCP-2779 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2779 is to be kept with other low-level anomalous objects in the Area-12 Parazoology Department pens. SCP-2779 is to be fed and cared for as designated by the pen handler. To withdraw SCP-2779 for testing, please contact the farm supervisor and fill out Form-12-147-R. Unless necessary for testing, no more than one test is to be performed on SCP-2779 per day. Description: SCP-2779 is a teacup piglet approximately 15 centimetres in length. In the 3 years it has been in Foundation custody, SCP-2779 has not shown any signs of maturation. SCP-2779 is capable of interfacing with and becoming devices running x86_64 Windows Vista Home Basic and Home Premium. The method by which it achieves this is not yet understood. SCP-2779 was found in the Paris home of Claudia Dubois following the death of her son, Renard Dubois, on 3/12/2017. Renard was presumed to have died overnight due to complications arising from multiple sclerosis, but at the request of Ms Dubois, SCP-2779 was collected and examined by local law enforcement. Investigation led to a discovery of SCP-2779's anomalous nature, at which point embedded agents within the police force contacted the Foundation. Foundation agents extracted SCP-2779 from Préfecture de police de Paris on 4/12/2017 and distributed amnestic agents as needed. TEST LOG 33-2779-5, 5/1/2018 14.33: SCP-2779 is introduced to Testing Room C with a powered-down desktop PC running x64 Windows Vista Home Basic. After approximately five minutes of exploring the room, SCP-2779 settles in the corner opposite the desktop and appears to fall asleep. 14.40: The desktop PC is remotely powered on. SCP-2779 perks up at the sound of the fan and begins to investigate the noise. SCP-2779 sniffs at the rear fans of the PC tower. SCP-2779 presses its snout against the rear of the tower and begins to snort loudly. After 33 seconds, SCP-2779 begins to notably glow and abstract, becoming harder to view. SCP-2779 is still described by all viewers as "a tiny pig" despite camera footage showing only a light pink glow surrounding the PC tower. 14.42: Light fades and the tower has notably changed in form and structure. Tower is now rounder, with four legs keeping it upright. Disc tray and USB slots are replaced with a large mouth below a snout. Monitor shows computer is still functioning as normal. A notification on screen shows an unknown device has been connected and is requesting the installation of device drivers. 14.45: Researcher Bartley Jept and Zoologist Brendan Parks enter test chamber. Dr. Jept begins the installation of device drivers, while Mx. Parks inspects the tower and feeds it milk and chopped green peppers. After approximately three minutes, a notification appears on screen indicating a source of device drivers has not been found. 14.49: Dr. Jept is granted permission to attempt to access the contents of SCP-2779's internal storage via the normal Windows Vista interface. Only a single disk drive can be seen, containing the following files: .oink DARE.mp0 familiar-conf.oinc higher-being.oinc README.txt steam-collect.oinc zenith.oinc 14.51: Dr. Jept opens README.txt (see attached document for details). Dr. Jept attempts to open 'higher-being.oinc'. After thirty seconds, the computer crashes. Fan continues to whir, and squeals of distress can be heard from within the tower. Tower attempts to flee the test chamber but is restrained by the cabling attaching it to the monitor, keyboard and mouse. 14.52: Mx. Parks requests the lights in the chamber be dimmed, then withdraws a blanket from their backpack and wraps it around the struggling computer tower. Mx. Parks withdraws an mp3 player from within their blouse pocket and begins to play calming music. Computer tower begins to calm down and accept apple slices from Mx. Parks. After approximately five minutes, computer tower begins to glow and resolve back into a non-anomalous computer tower and SCP-2779. Mx. Parks wraps SCP-2779 in its blanket and carries it out of the testing chamber. Notes: Further tests have shown that all files with the .oinc extension will crash a computer when opened. DARE.mp0 will play when treated as an mp3 or mp4, playing the song DARE by the pop group Gorillaz. Audio is consistent with that in the YouTube video 'Gorillaz - DARE(Official Video)', suggesting the audio may have been ripped. Document SCP-2779-1 Document SCP-2779-1 is a plain text file, present within SCP-2779's internal storage as 'README.txt'. Hey man, Putting this in a format your puny x64 crap will be able to parse 😜. "Better games" is not worth the hassle of physical tech, man. I hope you appreciate the effort I had to put into making Oinkers accept this, because when you're over here I'm getting you an x0 machine to work with. Anyway, yeah, how-to. Feed Oinkers that sigil I gave you (make sure it's fully charged first) and wait for it to compile her. Shouldn't take more than a couple seconds. Controls are your basic wasd and rf for up/down. Once you've got the hang of it you should be able to just think your way around, though. I tried to make this as simple as I could. I'd say to ask your mom for help with setting it up, but I know you wanna keep all this magic shit a secret from her. Just tell her you love her or something, yeah? No going back once you boot this up. I included a basic protection ring in the sigil, so people shouldn't bother you once you're in - I promise I'm not babying you, I've seen some bad shit happen to unprotected first-timers. Eldritch horrors and w/e. I'll talk you through dismantling it once we've met up. I set up a basic sympathetic link last time I was over, so I'll know when you've connected. You're gonna enjoy the astral plane, man!! I know you've been waiting a while for this. I'm really looking forward to seeing you. Fuck, this is going to be sick. Love you lots, Felix. PS: and lots and lots and lots. Fuck the no-romance policy. Interview with Claudia Dubois indicates she has no idea who 'Felix' is or what their relationship may have been to her son. Investigation is underway, at low priority. |
SCP-2780 | safe | 618 Evergreen St., photographed during pre-containment evaluation. Item #: SCP-2780 Special Containment Procedures: The house containing SCP-2780 is to be occupied by Foundation security officers belonging to the Temporal Division to prevent unauthorized access. To prevent unnecessary attention from neighbors and municipal authorities, the on-site security officers should portray themselves as a couple in a committed relationship to all neighbors and passers-by; the house will be deeded in their name for legal purposes. All doors, windows, and locks have been upgraded to bullet- and shatterproof variations. Security officers are encouraged to continue regular maintenance of the house over the years of occupation duty. The Foundation will arrange a transfer of possession between sets of security personnel that resembles conventional moving-out and moving-in activities over the course of the Foundation's period of active occupation. To avoid potential manifestation of temporal paradoxes, the Foundation must cease active occupation of the house by 2089 February 11 and put the house for sale. The Foundation must also ensure that the house is purchased by Sahrah Fulvia at an affordable price (no more than 14,000 AND, slightly below median rates in the neighborhood). Recording devices throughout the house will continue monitoring activity within the house to ensure that the timeline remains coherent. The rear bedroom of the house (the active zone of SCP-2780) is to be monitored for continued activity during present containment. Because SCP-2780 was contained successfully on 2016 August 06, based on the Foundation's current understanding of the anomaly, Foundation agents should be able to arrest Sahrah Fulvia, remove her nightstand, and resume active occupation of the house by 2091 August 06 without consequences to the timeline. However, because Sahrah Fulvia appears to remain in the house without any Foundation intervention as late as 2092 April 30 (based on the time of this writing + 75 years) and appears to have gained some awareness of the Foundation's containment efforts through unknown means,1 monitoring of SCP-2780 will continue. Description: SCP-2780 is an auditory anomaly isolated to the rear bedroom of the house presently located at 618 Evergreen St. in Dresden, TN, United States. While in the rear bedroom of the house, an individual or recording device will hear any sounds or conversations occurring in that room at that time exactly seventy-five years in the future after that point. Individuals outside the room will not hear anything anomalous; individuals standing in the threshold of the door will hear sounds only if one or both of their ears is inside the confines of the room. Additionally, if a brown wooden nightstand with a drawer is placed in the northeast corner of the room, with the drawer opening towards the west, an individual occupying the room seventy-five years in the future can transfer small objects into the present time. Scientific modifications of the environment have confirmed all of the particulars of this arrangement: any form of wood can be used, so long as it is brown (staining is permissible); the furniture must be a freestanding drawered object intended for placement beside a bed; the furniture must be in that particular corner (up to approximately 40 cm away from flush with either wall) and facing in that particular direction (± four degrees in any direction); otherwise no transference can occur. Evidence suggests that a similar object exists in that location in the house seventy-five years in the future; however, experimentation has not yet had the opportunity to treat the future as an independent variable. Addendum 2780-A: Recovery Description SCP-2780 was discovered when Foundation operatives in Region 166 (West Tennessee/Kentucky) obtained information regarding court proceedings for Breanna Renae Tucker, held on multiple charges of selling illegal substances and possession of illegal substances with intent to sell. Foundation interest was piqued by court documents that suggested that several of the substances were not identifiable by any laboratory that the court had contacted, as well as Ms. Tucker's insistence that all of the drugs were medical in nature and had no risk of dependency or addiction. Standard methods were used to contain Ms. Tucker and erase all records of her arrest and prior existence. Ms. Tucker was initially hesitant to discuss how she procured the drugs she had been selling, but chemical interrogation yielded more comprehensive information. Ms. Tucker informed the Foundation that she had discovered SCP-2780 after moving into the residence at 618 Evergreen St. and overhearing unusual conversation. After ruling out conventional sources for the conversation, she used careful attention to the unusual dialect and vocabulary, limited use of hallucinogenic chemicals, and some experience with common cultural tropes of time travel fiction and deduced SCP-2780's anomalous nature. The city of Dresden, TN was at that time in the process of burying a 75-year time capsule as part of a civic pride campaign enacted after a local election. Ms. Tucker included in that time capsule a letter to be mailed to the occupant of her address in the year 2090, informing her that she was capable of overhearing her conversations in the future and proposing a trade arrangement. Ms. Tucker had already made notice of (and informed the future occupant, who she had identified as Sahrah Fulvia, about) SCP-2780's secondary effect, which she had determined after recovering several small items in her night stand and overhearing Ms. Fulvia complaining about having lost them. Ms. Tucker proposed that Ms. Fulvia do some research into inexpensive, over-the-counter pharmaceutical items available in stores in 2090 that were significantly more expensive and difficult to acquire in 2015. Ms. Tucker included a list of suggested medicines, including antibiotics, antihistamines, antivirals, antiretrovirals, painkillers, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Ms. Tucker also suggested that she could invest money in a savings account at the local Reelfoot Bank branch in Martin (a nearby town) and Ms. Fulvia would be more than repaid by 2090 by way of interest. Finally, Ms. Tucker suggested that if Ms. Fulvia wanted to continue a line of communication in chronological order, she could enter the rear bedroom, respond verbally to Ms. Tucker's letter, and then go to a predetermined location (in the back yard of the house) and dig in a particular spot to find the next message, which Ms. Tucker would write after hearing Ms. Fulvia's response. According to Ms. Tucker, she waited in the room containing SCP-2780 until Ms. Fulvia read the letter. Ms. Fulvia entered the room and began responding audibly to Ms. Tucker, giving obvious indications of discomfort but tentatively agreeing to the core idea of Ms. Tucker's plan. However, Ms. Fulvia countered with several pieces of relevant information about the time period between 2015 and 2090 that required significant modification to the particulars of the plan, specifically: the branch of Reelfoot Bank that Ms. Tucker recommended no longer existed, nor did the Reelfoot Bank Corporation as a whole; in fact, the concept of a physical bank was somewhat obsolescent by Ms. Fulvia's time the American dollars that Ms. Tucker would be in possession of would be considered worthless and, in fact, possibly illegal (Ms. Fulvia was unsure as to the exact parameters of the law) an ill-described2 historical epoch, referred to as "the forties thing", had caused significant internal disorder in the area presently known as the United States. As a result, Ms. Fulvia said, it would be nearly impossible to trust almost any organized institution, governmental or private, to handle money through that period of time, as nearly all of them were either destroyed, dismantled, audited, robbed, or generally became unreliable. However, Ms. Fulvia suggested that if Ms. Tucker could somehow arrange for someone to intercept the payments in "early 2041", which was suggested to be the cusp of the crisis period, hold onto the money for a period of 3-4 years, convert them into a privately-backed currency known as "American New Dollars", and then invest that money in one "Arcadia Dynamics Corporation", the investments should remain intact until Ms. Fulvia's time. Finally, Ms. Fulvia told Ms. Tucker that if she wanted to try the scheme regardless, she could include some amount of rare metals in her next message, which Ms. Fulvia could use as a down payment and begin the process. Ms. Tucker told the Foundation that she replied in the next letter by including some pieces of heirloom platinum jewelry in the jar that she buried in the agreed-upon location. After burying the jar (including a message identifying where the next drop point would be), she removed the first "shipment" of pharmaceuticals from the night stand. Ms. Tucker has, to date, buried 29 jars in various locations. Because she has received pharmaceuticals in exchange for each burial, Foundation temporal theorists strongly advice that the Foundation not interfere with or intercept the jars for fear of causing a temporal paradox. When asked by the Foundation how Ms. Tucker plans to circumvent the financial crises forecast in the 2040s, she has replied that she "got no fucking idea, but apparently I'm gonna get that shit done somehow. Or maybe you will. I guess you have to at least help, right?" Among questions that the Foundation has not yet been able to resolve regarding SCP-2780, Foundation researchers are interested in learning: who, when, and how the jars will be intercepted in the 2040s when or if exactly the phenomenon will "reverse" and begin projecting into the past, rather than receiving from the future why the Foundation in 2090 has not already contained or addressed SCP-2780 in any way. Addendum 2780-B: Sample of medications recovered in Breanna Renee Tucker's possession, acquired via SCP-2780: TigersporinTM brand tigecycline C sulfate ointment, manufactured by AD Pharmatech, for treatment of topical injuries.3 AtlasarTM brand gene therapy powder, manufactured by GMC in conjunction with AD Pharmatech; this is an athletic supplement that prevents subcutaneous fat formation and channels the excess energy into muscle generation. PanadolTM brand oral antibiotic/antiviral combination capsule, manufactured by New Federated Health Industries in association with AD Pharmatech. Microscopic analysis of the chemical makeup of the Panadol sample suggested some similarities to SCP-500, though the actual function of the comparable chemical structures remains a mystery. NanineTM brand fertility enhancement and pregnancy megavitamin supplement, manufactured by New Federated Health Industries in association with AD Pharmatech. Nanine releases nanoassemblers inside the human body that regulate uterine and ovarian conditions to improve odds of fertilization, prevent eccyesis, reduce blood pressure and release endorphins to reduce physical symptoms of stress, and artificially introduce essential neonatal vitamins, nutrients, and protein into the bloodstream. The box containing the single blister pack of Nanine also advertised that it reduced the likelihood of pre-eclampsia by 85% and spontaneous miscarriage by 82% in clinical trials. CastrotineTM brand sexual cessator. No manufacturer listed. Disrupts production of all hormones involved in sexual desire or expression. A notice on the side of the box references a coupon that can cancel the price of this medication if it has been required by court or company order. BasesineTM brand antianxiety drugs from AD Pharmatech. Testing suggests that the drug may act on certain inactive neurotransmitters in the human brain and effectively heighten latent telepathic abilities in humans, causing humans under its influence to better recognize how they are perceived by individuals around them, reducing personal insecurity and anxiety. The packaging recommends taking it in conjunction with "LevelonTM brand neurostabilizers, also available from AD Pharmatech". Several tubes of generic moisturizing lotion with tigecyclin sulfate supplements and vitamins evidently designed to rapidly heal and disinfect self-inflicted scratch damage related to a disease known as "sarcoplasmosis". Phrasing on the label suggests this is the most effective treatment for "sarcoplasmosis" yet developed, and mentions that it is safe for "emergency application directly onto optical and genital membranes." The vocabulary and level of detail in the instructions on the tube suggest it is meant to be applied to the patient by a friend without medical training, likely in a non-medical facility with many other individuals with the same affliction. Several packages of "T", generic testosterone supplements, completely unmarked other than a government warning against overuse from "Dixieland Federated HSA". Footnotes 1. This is based on observations of SCP-2780 that include recordings of her frequent comments on the Foundation and its inefficacious handling of the containment effort, as well as several epithets of a personal and often sexual nature 2. Ms. Tucker's ability to describe the event was somewhat limited; Ms. Fulvia herself was not well acquainted with even recent American history and her perspective was somewhat biased, judging from some of the logical inconsistencies in the story 3. Tigecycline is presently (as of 2016) only available in intravenous form; a market for its production as topical cream implies that ordinary surface and environmental bacteria in 2090 has unusually great resistance to antibiotics. |
SCP-2781 | keter | NOTICE FROM THE FOUNDATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION All versions (hardcopy and soft-copy) of the file 'SCP-2781' were recently vandalised by unidentified anomalous sources. Editor is logged under Foundation authorisation Zeta-61374-Omega-Alpha, corresponding to the late Agent Trip Kata (declared deceased on 01/08/1990). Vandalism corresponds to Foundation Standardised Editing Protocol for Hardcopy Documents (5th edition), whereby data slated for deletion are to be strikethrough and new data are written in blue. — Maria Jones, Director, RAISA Ukiyo-e print depicting an instance of SCP-2781, retrieved from the archives of Foundation precursor 'Bureau of Onmyō'. Item #: SCP-2781 Special Containment Procedures: Due to SCP-2781's widespread habitat, conventional containment is currently not possible. Mobile Task Force Zeta-66 ("Triangular Dragon") is assigned to verify all sightings of SCP-2781. Civilians who have encountered SCP-2781 instances are to undergo amnestic treatment. All civilian vessels are to be diverted from all identified habitats of SCP-2781. Update (01/08/1983): Personnel are not to have direct contact with SCP-2781 instances or be underwater in presence of SCP-2781 instances. SCP-2781-969 is contained in a Type XL humanoid containment cell at Site-2781. Description: SCP-2781 is a species of black marine entities of unverified taxonomy collective designation for 969 entities self-referred as 'bodhisattva1 of the high seas', with an estimated body length of five metres and two bulbous eyes. These entities also possess reality bending capabilities, although usage is rare for the Buddha cautioned against vain use of miracles. See Addendum 2781-2 for one known usage of reality bending capabilities. SCP-2781 instances consistently reside on the epipelagic layer of the sea. SCP-2781 is speculated to be carnivorous, exclusively targeting targets live humans whose bodies are partially or fully submerged in water (hereon referred to as prey 'target'). Conversely, SCP-2781 uniformly avoids non-human animals, deceased humans and live humans not submerged in water. This is attributed to the Buddhist belief that humans are most likely to receive dharma effectively. Feeding is highly irregular; SCP-2781 instances can spend long durations (up to approximately 55 years) without consuming prey. SCP-2781 does not require any sustenance to maintain itself. SCP-2781 has an indeterminable number of tentacles of varying lengths and widths, usually folded into its body and can be unfolded for the purpose of capturing prey targets. When at least one tentacle is in direct contact with the prey target or their clothes, additional tentacles will envelop the prey target entirely. Envelopment will last for approximately two seconds, after which constriction ends and the prey target disappears. Usage of thermal imaging devices indicates that the prey target spontaneously disappears immediately after complete envelopment, whereas embedded GPS devices lose signal after the prey's target's disappearance. The target is thus transported to a dimension tentatively classified as SCP-2781-A. Based on first-person observation, SCP-2781-A is hypothesised to be a "pure land".2 To date, SCP-2781 is the only known means to access SCP-2781-A. Targets inside SCP-2781-A will gradually gain claircognizance regarding dharma teachings; SCP-2781-A or an entity which created SCP-2781-A are speculated to be possible sources. This is done with the intent of allowing targets attain Nirvana. After which, they may ascend to Buddhahood or willingly reject Buddhahood to become a bodhisattva. The former cannot be ascertained, whereas in the latter's case, targets will manifest in the world as an instance of SCP-2781. Satellite image of Kanmon Straits. SCP-2781's existence has been known to the Foundation precursor 'Bureau of Onmyō' since the Edo period (1603 — 1868 CE), whereby instances were sighted in water bodies surrounding Japan. In those sources, they were termed as 'umibōzu' ("sea bonze") due to the head's superficial resemblance to that of the Buddhist monk a.k.a. bonze. The similarities between SCP-2781's self-designation and the popular term 'umibōzu' are notable and can be used as an axiom for further research on SCP-2781. Foundation research efforts regarding SCP-2781 began shortly after the organisation's formation. Since then, additional instances have been identified across the East China Sea and Pacific Ocean. Areas with the highest SCP-2781 population density include the Kanmon Straits, with the earliest known sightings recorded during the Kamakura period (1185 — 1333 CE). To date, no SCP-2781 instance (live or deceased) has been placed under Foundation captivity. Additionally, the known SCP-2781 population is in excess of 900. Method of reproduction or manifestation are currently unknown. SCP-2781 does not reproduce. Manifestation is a voluntary process (See paragraph 4 of Description). Addendum 2781-1: Following Agent Trip Kata's death entry into SCP-2781-A on 03/07/1983 whilst investigating SCP-2781-753 in the Kii Channel, Special Containment Procedures have been modified for safety reasons; see Update (01/08/1983). Addendum 2781-2: On 13/05/2014, all known SCP-2781 instances (up to SCP-2781-968) vanished simultaneously for ten minutes before re-manifesting in their previous positions. The process continued for five hours until the affected instances re-manifest at their previous positions and have become intangible via unknown means. Additionally, Site-2781 spontaneously manifested in the Kii Channel. It contains 969 Type XL humanoid containment cells. Currently, one SCP-2781 instance is contained in Site-2781 (SCP-2781-969) while translucent apparitions of the other SCP-2781 instances are held in their respective cells. Due to their intangibility, it is unknown if contact with those SCP-2781 instances can send targets to SCP-2781-A. They We are contained. Our The Foundation's suffering lessens. Contain. The Middle Way. Amitābha. Footnotes 1. Refers to beings in Mahayana Buddhism who have reached enlightenment but vows to save all other entities in suffering before becoming a buddha. 2. Refers to a celestial realm of a buddha or bodhisattva as ascribed in Mahayana Buddhism. |
SCP-2782 | safe | Item #: SCP-2782 Special Containment Procedures: The entrance and a perimeter of SCP-2782 are to be monitored at all times. Although SCP-2782 has not yet proven itself to be outwardly hostile, the door to the room should be guarded by at least two armed personnel at all times. + Supplement: Niwareka Research Facility – hide block Niwareka is the remains of a scientific compound located on ████ Island, New Zealand. The area was originally used as a breeding ground for Kakapo. The facility was acquired by an unknown party and reproductive experiments were run on the birds; the goal of these experiments is not currently known. Materials recovered from the facility were SCP-2782, the remains of incubation equipment for rodents and parrots, as well as a hard drive containing writings believed to be relevant to the experiments. Records indicate testing was originally carried out on rodents, followed by kakapo, and ultimately humans; none of which have been recovered. Only one human subject was reported to have been produced from the experiment. An entrance to an expanse below the facility was discovered buried three meters under the building’s foundations, flooded and welded shut behind an iron hatch. The chamber was located 9 meters underneath the facility and contained SCP-2782. Imprints over the chamber door read “jedna deväť osem d” (one nine eight d). Description: SCP-2782 is the designation for the skeletal remains of 28 kakapo chicks discovered in a partially flooded chamber beneath the Niwareka research facility. Fractures and burns on the skeletons evince the objects were crushed with sudden blunt force and incinerated. The remains retain their original structure and physical composition despite damage. The skeletons are at times ambulatory and capable of vocalizations. SCP-2782-1 through SCP-2782-28 “reset” at 10:55 PM (NZST) to their original positions within the chamber even under circumstances where the objects are damaged or located elsewhere. SCP-2782 will move if their resting positions are obstructed. SCP-2782 are sentient and capable of altering matter within the chamber. SCP-2782 moved outside of the chamber are still capable of manipulating matter inside of the chamber. The objects have not been shown to be capable of altering anything outside of the perimeter of the chamber; there is no discernible material, failsafe, or external force that propagates this effect. SCP-2782 will commit to the act of completely consuming the flesh of incapacitated or otherwise deceased subjects within the chamber; matter is discarded immediately due to their lack of digestive systems. Entities consumed inside of the chamber will reappear inside of the chamber three days later. Discarded matter from previous "feedings" remains and is not affected by resets of the SCP-2782 chamber. SCP-2782-X was the tentative designation for eight men who were subject to the effects of SCP-2782 from 1996 to present. The men themselves are anomalous by proxy of SCP-2782. Further information on the subjects can be found in the provided Addenda. Addendum A | Notes Close Addendum A 11 August 19██ AD | Testing Subject is one of our Humanized PIGGY laboratory mice. I will call her Sarah. Sarah is generation eight, but results are finally visible. Sarah is extremely clever and appears to be self aware. I will keep Sarah as a personal pet for 6 months to see if the desired traits were visible. If they are then we were being led in the right direction. We celebrate Sarah. I will bury her. 23 September 19██ AD | Testing Subject is one PIGGY Syrian Hamster from batch K160 [PK1279923]. His influence is not quite apparent. Corners of the room were transformed into vague, fanged mouths which disappeared once the subject was in hiding. The objects appeared again when the subject peeked out from hiding, but over time disappeared. We picked this up on the security camera - the assistant and I were both hiding. We think the subject may have been spooked by shadows, what we saw may have been the idea of a predator. We need to remove fear from the PIGGYs. 30 January 19██ AD | Testing Subject was one Syrian Hamster-AH-32. His influence is clearly visible. Fear response was removed completely. Bold, but not stupid. Very preoccupied with food, as was desired. Made a mess of the proving grounds, but the stink of fish is sweet in this case. We will soon see if He is in the litter as well. 15 April 19██ AD | The required traits have been passed on successfully. I have saved one of the babies. I will name the wretched little thing Wormwood. The remainder of our PIGGYs from Phase One have been euthanised. I will release him into the wilderness as an offering of Humility. May he die fat and happy. Hallelujah! We have infiltrated their facility. We didn’t want to use the parrots but the isolation here and the already active breeding program is perfect for us. Chris is also respected by the administrator of the project, and we’ll see about replacing him as well so things aren’t so tricky. Many birds will be created for our experiments. The controls will be released to the proper authorities for the repopulation project. Our “cuckoos” will be incinerated, something. 15 February 19██ | The birds are becoming dangerous. They dislike us. His abilities are apparent. Desired, but muddled. They are different from the hamsters in that they are not motivated by food, but rather sex. That’s the right track. This is great news for the conservationists, but currently it’s not great news for us. Especially Daniel. Daniel is no longer with us. The Lord helps those who help themselves. That is the motto of our mission. I don’t know anything about science, or DNA for that matter. Chris and his colleagues handle all of that. I’m just a man who is faithful to his father and his mission, and I believe his mission is divine and blessed by the Lord. I believe a man walked the Earth almost two thousand years ago, but I also believe he was more than a man. I believe the Lord uses the laws within the confines of his own universe to perform his miracles, and I believe it is our duty to understand those laws. While I may seem biased as Ezekiel’s son, I’ve seen the results of his early experiments. The Lord worked through my father and provided for him. He has a machine that can transmute water, and I’ve seen him use a salve that cured a man’s blindness. That’s enough for me. But my father seems unhappy, even though he and he alone performs this Science. Even his colleagues don’t completely understand his works. We think maybe he’s going senile… Or maybe he doesn’t have what he wants? He wouldn’t admit to that. I worry sometimes he wants the Begotten for himself. His own son. I sin just thinking this. I take solace in that when the Lord returns, my worry will be put to rest. -Daniel 10 March 19██ | We have… indirectly discovered our solution for transferring the strain to human subjects. One of these egg contains a human embryo… It seems Daniel is indeed still with us. Truly a miracle. Daniel is a martyr if there ever was one. Everything that happened that day was dignified. Praise the Lord. The birds are extremely holy. I can hardly understand their faces anymore. Are they of Christ? Or are they simply his cherubim? 11 March 19██ | Elijah is at rest. I hope he’s dead. We’re destroying the rest of the eggs before they hatch, but we’re going to be more careful this time. We’re being besieged by the devil. The foul births would be an abomination, it’s true, and it was not our intention, but such is the nature of the things. We should know it is not God’s will that a human should hatch. This is wrong. Ezekiel proclaims that he will castrate himself and ask the Lord for forgiveness. The produce will instead be extracted from the shell of Daniel's egg. We can’t wait for these things to come to term. His image was not meant for them. His grace… they cannot know his grace. Animals do not have souls. What would we make of an animal messiah? I laugh, but… Transcript of Security Camera Footage 10:30:01 Three men wearing orange jumpsuits enter a room. Each man is pushing a wheelbarrow. The room is lined with incubators for large eggs. 10:32:22 The men begin gently placing the eggs in the wheelbarrows. The men are moving quietly. They do not communicate verbally and instead use hand gestures. 10:39:01 28 eggs have been placed into the wheelbarrows. The men cart the wheelbarrows out of the room. 10:42:42 Three men with wheelbarrows filled with eggs enter a room on the basement floor of the facility. In the center of the room is an elevator shaft. 10:42:55 Five plainly dressed men enter the room. Four men are holding sledgehammers. One man is holding a jug that is assumed to contain gasoline. 10:44:02 All eight men board the elevator in tow with the eggs. 10:46:01 Elevator descends. One man shouts as the elevator shifts. 10:47:23 A bearded, heavyset man in a yellow robe enters the room and inserts a key into the console near the elevator shaft. 10:47:23 The man exits the room. Lights in the area power off. I have Daniel in this vessel. I will extract from him the Essence of Grain so that it may offered to a righteous woman. I will offer Daniel to the LORD. My Burnt Offering. I will bring with me progenitors of Daniel. Offerings of Fellowship. Green doves. The DNA of Mary. Christian Plasma. My son will have the gifts of the Begotten and we will have Parousia. The Lord helps those who help themselves. Prepare for the Advent. Sing for the Advent! Ezekiel Valeriy Iepureanu Primate Autocephalous Mission of Moldova Addendum B | Transcripts Close Addendum B Selected Transcripts of Recovered Footage 03/13/1996-03/28/2013. Each transcript begins at 10:55 NZST. 03/13/19██: The door to the elevator shaft opens and eight men enter into a hallway. Four of the men are carrying sledgehammers, one man is carrying a tank of gasoline. Three men cart wheelbarrows in front of the others toward a heavy iron door. The men enter into a large, empty chamber with cement walls. There is a rope lamp hanging from the center of the room. The men begin unloading the eggs onto the ground in two parallel lines of fourteen. A man pours gasoline down each line, and four men stand readied with sledgehammers over four separate eggs. The men hoist the sledgehammers, attempting to crush the eggs. Video feed ends immediately after the hammers make contact with the shells. 03/14/19██: Twenty-eight skeletal chicks (SCP-2782) stand in two parallel rows of fourteen, motionless, for twenty-four hours. 03/15/19██: The chamber has been partially flooded with an estimated 2 meters of water. SCP-2782 appear on the floor, and slowly float upwards. Each chick flaps in unison and breaches the surface of the water, landing their feet on the surface and remaining motionless. This process is repeated every day. 03/16/19██: Eight men appear in the water and breach the surface. The men are in a panic and screaming. SCP-2782 remain motionless. The men attempt to open the door but cannot. One man attempts to swing a sledgehammer underwater. This is not effective. This behavior continues for three hours. Men huddle, hanging on the rope lamp to conserve energy. They discuss their situation and are confused by the presence of SCP-2782. Five men claim to be maintenance technicians while the other three are security guards. They seem to be unaware of the nature of SCP-2782 or any unusual activity in the facility leading up to this point. One man interacts with SCP-2782-12, the twelfth chick in the first row on the north side of the room. SCP-2782-12 remains idle during interactions. No other notable events. 03/18/19██: Men in the room complain of shortness of breath. By the end of the cycle five men are breathing heavily. Light begins to flicker. 03/19/19██: The men are suffocating. One man succumbs and floats in the water. SCP-2782 converge on the incapacitated man and begin picking at him. Emancipated biological matter is not digested and floats freely through the room. This process lasts seven hours until only bone remains on the subject. This is repeated for each individual. By the end of the cycle all men are deceased and destroyed. 03/20/19██-03/21/19██: No notable activity. Light begins to dim. 03/21/19██: Eight men appear in the water and breach the surface. They are screaming and in a panic. The men begin to suffocate and succumb in 10 minutes. The birds converge on the incapacitated men and consume them. No other notable activity. Lights in the room are no longer active. …RECORDS PARSED 18 YEARS… ….DUPLICATES ENTRIES REMOVED… 03/21/20██: Area not visible. No sound of water splashing, but a slight "sloshing" noise. Screams and sounds of men in pain are heard for roughly three seconds before they fade. Sounds of eating. No other notable activity. Addendum C | Interviews Close Addendum C The door to SCP-2782 was breached on 05/01/20██ and drained of water. The area was completely filled with densely compacted bones and clothing. Eight surviving men were discovered. SCP-2782 were in resting positions. The men were removed from the chamber by MTF and moved to a nearby intermediate facility. The following is an interview with one individual, SCP-2782-X2. The individual seemed to only be partially capable of human speech, and does not seem to understand what he is saying. He is believed to be in a persistent state of stupor due to traumatic stress. The other men share a similar condition. Researcher Sanders: Hello. SCP-2782-X2: Emandaraba kataer lataen boom yo shupolemos Subject is hunched over and muttering. Researcher Sanders: Sorry, please slow down. SCP-2782-X2: Mand rabaer eee oooh eee andaraba hum mmm emm lieunerab hmm emm. Subject is humming. Researcher Sanders: Please nod if you can understand what I am saying. SCP-2782-X2: Tilam berant kataeyos rabaer mmm sauemes immm. Subject nods. Subject is given a paper and a pencil. Subject looks up, grabs the pencil and begins drawing. The drawing appears to be random scribbling almost covering the paper. Researcher Sanders: What is this? Can you write in English? Subject writes on the back of the paper. The writing is a longhand English script reading "ADONAI" Researcher Sanders: Is there something you'd like to tell us? Would you like to leave? Subject continues writing the word "ADONAI" at increasing speeds, then grabs the pencil with both hands and thrusts it into his temple. Researcher Sanders clears her throat. Researcher Sanders is escorted out of the room. Subject is monitored until he expires from blood loss. 05/04/2014: SCP-2782-X2 does not resurrect within the chamber. Assumed to be neutralized and free of SCP-2782's effect. Addendum D | Tests Close Addendum D 05/08/2014 Animals were introduced into the testing area. SCP-2782 will ignore all deceased subjects save for humans. SCP-2782 has ignored all but one D-Class subject introduced to it, D-0548. Subject was a man charged with the murder of three people. Researcher Sanders: Tell us a little about yourself. What were you in for? D-0548: Oh. I think you know. A blind man committed a triple homicide. Why do you ask? I assume it's a rhetorical question. Researcher Sanders: You claim you didn't kill those people. D-0548: You're on to something. I might have done it. I got up twice to pee twice that night and I like to make a game of stumbling around in the hallway. Anything could have happened. Researcher Sanders: Thank you. You'll be released after this test. D-0548 appears incredulous. Subject is led into the chamber by guards. Subject is asked to turn around. The guard terminates D-0548 via bolt, then exits the room. D-0548 is consumed by SCP-2782. 05/11/20██ D-0548 reappears in the center of the room in a fetal position. Subject remains motionless for six seconds. SCP-2782 turn to D-0548 and move toward him. SCP-2782 jump up and down on D-0548 until he starts moving, then return to their original positions. D-0548 quickly rises to his feet and surveys the area. D-0548: What the fuck? What the fuck? D-0548 feels the back of his head. Subject lightly strokes his eyes. D-0548: …fuck is this? Who the fuck are you people? I was fucking innocent! What is this? D-0548 begins pacing and sobbing. Notices SCP-2782 and begins stomping them. D-0548: Fuck these things! I swear to fucking god! Runs to open the door and fails. D-0548 shouts. D-0548 turns around and continues stomping SCP-2782 instances. SCP-2782 appears indifferent. One instance appears to be 'cleaning its feathers'. D-0548: This is a dream. I can only see in my dreams! (laughs) I'm dreaming! Subject bangs his head on the wall with extreme force. Subject is unconscious. SCP-2782 do not appear interested in D-0548. One instance of SCP-2782 side steps away from the subject. Researcher's Notes As of now we know that D-0548 was innocent. We think SCP-2782 will ignore subjects it does not consider "good" in one way or another. We are not sure why he was not resurrected by SCP-2782, but it may be due to his behavior shortly after his resurrection. You may notice a subject on page 46 [NEED TO KNOW] of the testing logs - one of our own - while having a completely clean record was also ignored by the birds. UPDATED REVISION: 05/20/20██ After an extended period of inactivity, the chamber containing SCP-2782 spontaneously manifested 52,561 fish. SCP-2782 appears ambivalent. Reasons for these manifestations are currently unknown. Series: Holy Science ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2782" by faminepulse, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2782. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2783 | safe | Item #: SCP-2783 Special Containment Procedures: Complete information regarding SCP-2783 is restricted to individuals with Level 5 Security Clearance. Physical access to SCP-2783 is likewise restricted to personnel with Level 5 Security Clearance and requires Overseer permission. Personnel assigned to SCP-2783 must undergo appropriate amnestic therapy upon reassignment. Exploration must be carried out by personnel qualified in basic extradimensional exploration procedures. Standard non-hostile environment exploration equipment and supplies are required for all explorations. Man-portable exploration drones, man-powered vehicles (such as bicycles), and other surveying equipment may also be permitted on a case-by-case basis. Description: SCP-2783 is an extradimensional anomaly accessible through the door of the former Laboratory 37 of the Artificial Intelligence Wing at Site-43. Individuals who cross the threshold of Laboratory 371 will be transported to a location outside of regular three-dimensional space.2 GPS tracking devices identify the location as existing in a tomb in southern Iraq. Foundation archaeologists have identified several artifacts connected to at least two previously undocumented pre-Mesopotamian civilizations at this site. Joint Foundation-ORIA quarantine of the area was put into effect shortly after discovery.3 No physical evidence of SCP-2783 has been uncovered at this location to date. The interior of SCP-2783 visually resembles a graveyard. Subjects manifest inside of a fence approximately 1 meter past a gate; walking through this gate returns subjects to the Artificial Intelligence Wing at Site-43. Subjects have reported a variety of disparate, mutually exclusive conditions within SCP-2783.4 These disparities include climate and meteorological conditions within SCP-2783, generally conforming to contemporary seasonal conditions typical of the current subject's place of birth, or a locale they strongly culturally identify with. All graves in SCP-2783 are near-uniformly marked, with markers again conforming to customs typical in the current subject's place of birth. Many subjects have noted an apparent similarity to military graveyards. All epitaphs and other markings are in the current subject's native language. All graves have, to date, remained consistently dedicated to the same or similar persons. Graves will always appear in square grids, 300 graves to a side, 90,000 graves per grid. For ease of documentation, grids are assigned a two-letter designation with individual graves given a numeric designation. For a full map of the interior of SCP-2783 with current grids and grave numbers, consult Document SCP-2783/B. The number of graves increases at a seemingly arbitrary rate, with the apparent borders of the graveyard expanding to accommodate these changes and new grids beginning as necessary. At time of writing, SCP-2783 contains an estimated one million graves. The border of SCP-2783 is a fence or other marker that also conforms to customs from the current subject's place of birth. All attempts to pass this barrier to date have failed. The apparent climate outside the borders of the graveyard appears to match the climate within. Ground-penetrating radar tests indicate that approximately 30% of graves contain human remains; the remaining 70% are unoccupied. The significance of this is unknown. Origins/Recovery: On 13 October ████, simultaneous Containment failures of on-site copies of SCP-079, SCP-2522, and SCP-2999-A occurred as cognition testing was being conducted with Marvin.aic and experiments were being conducted with SCP-1073 samples. Recovered data and audio logs and security footage indicate that SCP-███, SCP-████, and SCP-████-█ had pre-coordinated the containment breach through as-yet undiscovered means. While a full timeline of events has not yet been established, it has been determined that ██████.aic and SCP-1073 provided assistance to site security that proved essential in limiting damage caused by the mass breach. ██████.aic was rendered inoperable, all SCP entities were neutralized, and three site security personnel were killed as a result of this incident. Following the recovery of the remains of the deceased site security personnel, materials relating to the terminated SCP entities and AI construct were moved to a secure locker within Laboratory 37. Following the conclusion of the incident investigator's shift, the Laboratory was locked. When maintenance personnel attempted to enter the Laboratory in order to inspect and clean it, the anomaly was triggered and site security notified. Following initial explorations into the anomaly, current containment procedures were put into effect with Level 5 security measures being effected following more extensive exploration. Notable Inscriptions: > Does the Black Moon Howl? > Does the Black Moon Howl? > The Black Moon sings in remembrance of those lost in forgotten wars. BE ADVISED: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS LIMITED TO PERSONNEL WITH LEVEL 4 SECURITY CLEARANCE. YOUR ACCESS HAS BEEN LOGGED WITH THE FOUNDATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. The following is a list of gravestone inscriptions deemed noteworthy by the Records and Information Security Administration. A full list can be accessed by authorized personnel by contacting your Site RAISA representative. Grave Number Name Inscribed Epitaph Notes AA-00000 "YHWH" "He was vital in Her Construction. His Design shall prove vital in Her Reconstruction." All instances of grave AA-00000 manifest bearing an inscription memorializing a creator deity. No apparent favoritism of any religion has been observed. ██ variants have been observed to date. AA-00001 "Adam El Asem" "He is memorialized here that he may be remembered for who he was, not what he has become." All iterations of Grave AA-00001 manifest with the name of a mythical "First human" or "First man;" "Adam El Asem" has been observed in approximately 70% of explorations. AA-00002 "Hawwah Bat Asherah" "The Serpent within the Library bestowed upon her great Wisdom. Her loss inspires us all to seek wisdom in this, the Living World." All iterations of Grave AA-00002 have mentioned a mythical "First woman." "Hawwah Bat Asherah" manifests in approximately 70% of iterations. AA-00005 "Lilit Bat YHWH" "She was loved greatly. Her beauty will not be forgotten." Inscription has remained unchanged in all iterations. AA-00006 "Set Ben Adam" "This graveyard was constructed under his orders. When those interred here rise again, it is under his command they shall fight." Inscription has remained unchanged in all iterations. AB-21917 "Unknown" "A Crafter of the FLESH and a disciple of the Tongueless Speaker. A worthy foe; his final moments were expended on the hordes of the Crimson Crown and so he is memorialized among the heroes of the People." Radar investigation of the grave indicates that the entity interred within possessed biology atypical of baseline humans. AL-21343 "Miryam Bat Hannah" "Our Savior and Prophet, our Staff and Shepard. The Machine Goddess smiled upon this house, and even now, those who rest here are tended to." The name listed on Gravestone AL-21343 varies equally between "Miryam Bat Hannah," "Yeshua Ben YHWH," and "Doctor Sophia Light." The significance of this is unknown. AL-30056 "Nicholas Flamel" "An esteemed scholar who rose to great heights, but, like Icarus, fell from great heights." No evidence of anomalous phenomena associated with this individual has been found to date. AL-41867 "Lord Theodore Thomas Blackwood" "His service to the advancement of Science and Humanity shall carry on." Radar investigation of the grave indicates that a 1.8 meter human skeleton is interred within. Further information cannot be obtained without exhumation of the remains. AM-19186 "Pvt. Pyotr Avtukhov" "He and his fellows have seen the gates of Hell. Though they do not deserve it, they shall be first to greet the hordes of the Crimson Crown when the Gates open." Remains interred within appear incomplete. Significance of this is unknown. AM-19273 "Vladislav Soldatov" "His stories of the Great War saved more lives than he could have known." Date of birth and date of death are consistent with an individual who served in the Imperial Russian Army and later defected to the Red Army during the Russian Revolution. No records indicate that this individual was involved in anomalous activity. AM-20367 "Colonel Theodore Baker" Information has been redacted by order of RAISA; Level 5 Security Clearance Required First instance of a grave marker directly referencing information classified at Foundation Security Level 5. This and several grave markers immediately following present an apparent security breach surrounding Operation Hammer and Operation Anvil. Investigation into the source of this breach is ongoing. AM-20381 "RIC-437" Information has been redacted by order of RAISA; Level 5 Security Clearance Required Interred remains appear to be of a machine of indeterminate purpose. AM-21450 "Doctor Alto Clef" "A loving father. He gave much more than was demanded of him." The name listed on Gravestone AM-21450 varies equally between "Doctor Alto Clef," "Agent Ukulele," and "Adam El Asem." Date of death listed corresponds to a near containment-breach incident that resulted in the death of two personnel, including the containment supervisor of SCP-450. AM-21488 Marvin.aic "A machine mind that gave his life to protect his builders, just as the Machine Goddess before him. There will always be a place in Paradise for those who gave of themselves as he did." On initial exploration, grave AM-21488 was the most distant from the entrance to SCP-2783, indicating it to be the most recent grave to be added. Radar investigation of the grave indicates that it contains computer hardware found missing from a secure locker in Laboratory 37 via drone exploration. Exploration Log 926: > Does the Black Moon Howl? > Does the Black Moon Howl? > The Black Moon howls in mourning for lost children as the survivors arm themselves for war. Level 5 Security Clearance credentials accepted. Your access has been logged with RAISA. Welcome, Overseer. On 15 October 2017, a routine exploration of SCP-2783 was being carried out by Agent Phillip McClean when Agent McClean noted the presence of multiple humanoid entities previously not encountered in SCP-2783. These entities were captured by audiovisual recording equipment. There were 13 total entities recorded, six seemingly female and seven seemingly male. Racial/ethnic profile of the entities was not apparent from either the recording or Agent McClean's testimony. All entities manifested in close proximity to a new grave marker near the border of SCP-2783's interior. All entities wore identical black dress coats and slacks, grey dress shirts, and black ties. All coats bore a coat-of-arms patch on both shoulders consisting of a white circular shield with three equidistant protrusions; inside the shield were three equidistant black arrows piercing a white circle outlined in black. All entities additionally wore black-and-white peaked caps bearing the same insignia on the face. Unlike all previous new gravestone manifestations, there was a grave in front of the marker, dug approximately 1.8 meters deep. Six of the entities manifested bearing an unadorned casket; the seven remaining entities manifested carrying bolt-action rifles of unknown make. The entities were recorded marching in a tight formation to the gravesite; upon reaching the gravesite, the entities bearing the casket methodically lowered the casket into the grave as the entities bearing rifles stepped aside in single file, assuming the position of "Present Arms" upon stopping. When the entities lowering the casket completed, they rendered hand salutes as the entities bearing rifles carried out a three-volley salute. Following this, all entities marched in single file to the gate of SCP-2783, where they demanifested. Upon later inspection, the new gravesite appeared undisturbed. Breakdown of the inscription on the grave marker is included below: Grave Number Name Inscribed Epitaph Notes AM-21530 "Captain Kari Michelle Hollis, Mobile Task Force Zeta 9" "She died in a strange and faraway place with a smile on her face, a weapon in her hand, and foes on all sides. She exemplified what all warriors should strive to be." Exploration 926 occurred 48 hours following the extrication of over a dozen Foundation personnel from SCP-1730 immediately prior to its neutralization. Captain Hollis went missing during this extrication and is presumed killed in action. It is unknown at this time if the remains interred in SCP-2783 correspond to Captain Hollis. Possible exhumation is currently under Ethics Committee review. Footnotes 1. Such individuals will be referred to as "subjects" for the remainder of this article. 2. Machine exploration does not trigger this anomaly. Also of note is the fact that Laboratory 37 may only be accessed through remotely-operated machines at this time. 3. As a result of sociopolitical conditions in the region of the tomb, abandonment of this site and evacuation of personnel is currently under consideration. Remote monitoring of the location would continue in this contingency. 4. This disparity exists even when there are multiple subjects within SCP-2783. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2783" by Agent MacLeod, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2783. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2784 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2784 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2784 instances are to be discreetly monitored at all times. The SCP-2784 containment team is to administer amnestics to civilians that become distressed by SCP-2784 instances. Foundation-approved psychological counselors must be available in case an SCP-2784 instance realizes that it is experiencing a hallucination and becomes distressed. The house containing the entrance to SCP-2784-A is owned by the Foundation and must be occupied by at least one Foundation agent at all times. All rooms of the house must be prepared with discreet monitoring devices. SCP-2784 instances are permitted to enter the house and are to be recorded for the duration of their stay. Civilians must be prevented from entering the house. Description: SCP-2784 designates a group of 12 adult humans all aged between 32 and 50 living in ████████, ██ who experience shared hallucinations of an adult male human they refer to as Andrew ██████. SCP-2784 instances experience these hallucinations only when alone or in the presence of other SCP-2784 instances, claiming that Andrew ██████ is reclusive and shy. All SCP-2784 instances behave as if the entity is physically present during hallucinations and are unwilling or unable to discuss them in detail except with other SCP-2784 instances. Research indicates that Andrew ██████ was born in 1980 and lived at ██ ██████ Road, ████████, ██. No official record of him exists after 2005, when he would have been 25 years old. SCP-2784-A is an extrauniversal space containing the mummified corpse of an adult human male. The corpse was approximately 25 years old at the time of death by unknown cause and wearing casual clothes common to the area around ████████, ██ circa 2005. The space is a shaft 9m long by 7m wide with a height of 3000m, terminating at the bottom in a pool of water that extends for an unknown depth. The walls of the space consist of limestone. The corpse is suspended inside SCP-2784-A by 14 strands of string displaying anomalous tensile strength that anchor into the walls and wrap around the corpse. So far no method has been found that is able to cut these strands or work the corpse free. The entrance to SCP-2784-A is located in a first floor bedroom of the suburban house at ██ ██████ Road, ████████, ██ where the North and West walls meet the ceiling. Anything approaching this corner of the room is transported into SCP-2784-A. SCP-2784 was brought to the Foundation's attention when the entrance to SCP-2784-A was discovered by Mr & Mrs. █████, a couple who had recently moved into the house at ██ ██████ Road, ████████, ██. The couple was administered amnestics and the Foundation took ownership of the residence. In interviews prior to amnestization the couple indicated that they were repeatedly questioned by SCP-2784 instances about Andrew ██████ who was implied to be a current resident of the house. Addendum 2784-1: The Foundation was able to contact the couple officially listed as Andrew ██████'s parents, who moved away in 2005. They indicated that they considered Andrew ██████ to still be living in ████████ and claimed to have spoken to him "recently" but could not remember what the conversation was about. They have been designated as SCP-2784 instances, bringing the total number up to 14. A DNA test performed on the corpse inside SCP-2784-A reveals that it is likely Andrew ██████. Addendum 2784-2: A collection of origami sculptures was recovered from the house containing SCP-2784-A, including an origami box that unfolded into two pieces of paper containing handwritten notes. The handwriting matches that of Andrew ██████. Notably, the origami box was smaller than the dimensions of the two pieces of paper should physically allow for. Other origami sculptures recovered from the house show similar anomalies. + Document 2784-1 - Document 2784-1 The Plan: Use that one corner in the bedroom. It's just like folding paper. Remember: just like folding paper. Messing with people's heads is trickier but you can do it. It's for the best. Don't make them worry about you. Make sure they won't miss you. Open Unfold it, go inside, set it up. !! IMPORTANT !! Remember to pull the hole in after you! + Document 2784-2 - Document 2784-2 1. Mom 2. Dad 3. Ken 4. Stacy 5. Molly 6. Other Andy 7. Isaac 8. Alex 9. Carol 10. Lily 11. Luke 12. Irene 13. Sandy 14. Izzy Note: The first names listed in Document 2784-2 correspond with the names of known SCP-2784 instances. Interview 2784-3: Interviewed: SCP-2784-10 Interviewer: Dr. █████ Foreword: Interview conducted with SCP-2784-10, who agreed to discuss their perceptions of Andrew ██████. <Begin Log> Dr. █████: Before we begin you should know that I may say some things that will disturb you. Is that okay? SCP-2784-10: Yeah, I'm alright with that. Dr. █████: Good. Now, why did you ask Mr & Mrs █████ all those questions? SCP-2784-10: Ah, well, I mean I didn't realize Andy was renting the place out. I mean, people start showing up at your friend's place with no warning, you're gonna be curious, right? Dr. █████ I see. Now, when would you say you started seeing Andrew █████? SCP-2784-10 laughs. SCP-2784-10: What do you mean started seeing him? My family moved here when I was, what, 5? We live across the street from him, I've seen him ever since. Dr. █████: What can you tell me about Andrew? SCP-2784-10: He's… well, it's kinda funny, you know? The thing that really sticks out about him is how lucky he is, right? Like, any of the boardgames we play - you know, dice and cards, if Andy really wants to win, he does. I mean, not all the time, of course. But I don't think he ever lost anything high stakes. Other than that, he's a cool guy. Pretty nice, I don't think he had any real problems with anyone. Dr. █████: Ca- SCP-2784-10: Oh, and one other neat thing Andy does is, he's into origami, right? Making things out of paper? He's really good at it, makes some crazy stuff. Like, stuff we can never figure out how he does it. We ask and he just like smirks and won't say. But not in a malicious way, you now? It's just Andy being Andy. Dr. █████: Thank you. Can you recall the details of your last conversation with him? SCP-2784-10: Oh yeah, it was, uh… we were talking about this… Oh, Andy does this thing with string, that's another thing he does, like the origami, yeah? He's always making these weird knots that no one can figure out. He must have been showing me another one of those. Something like that. SCP-2784-10 laughs. Dr. █████: I see. Have you noticed any significant change in his behavior at all? SCP-2784-10: Well, a while back, when we were teenagers, he got kind of… withdrawn and a little shy, I think? He got better when we grew up and his parents moved away, though. He's still a little shy, I guess, like how he doesn't want to be around new people. I mean, as far as I know he just hangs out with the people he knew in high school. Dr. █████: Do you know what could have caused the change in his personality? SCP-2784-10: Uh, no, I don't. I mean, it's not really important, is it? He still seems happy these days. <End Log> Closing Statement: SCP-2784-10 believes the Andrew █████ they hallucinate to be the Andrew █████ they knew before he died. All SCP-2784 instances display a similar belief. Interview revealed no cause for concern, and no updates to containment procedures are needed at this time. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2784" by Lex1nat0r, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2784. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. 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SCP-2785 | euclid | SCP-2785 following a SCP-2785-1 event on 01/14/2014. Foundation markings redacted. Item #: SCP-2785 Special Containment Procedures: The current instance of SCP-2785 is to be kept within a standard Euclid-class containment cell without furnishings. Observation of SCP-2785 is to take place using security cameras behind bulletproof glass. SCP-2785 does not require sustenance. No materials containing metal of any kind are allowed within SCP-2785's cell. The outer layer of SCP-2785's cell is to be lined with a layer of lead that is to be inspected biweekly for damages. SCP-2785 has displayed a marked interest in mathematics and engineering; as a reward for good behavior, it may be provided with textbooks in these subjects and non-metallic contraptions. These materials should not contain any information dated after 1960. + Former Containment Procedures (Void as of 07/22/2014) - Access Granted SCP-2785 is to be kept in a standard Euclid-class containment cell. The room is to be completely barren with no furniture, and observation of SCP-2785 is to take place using security cameras behind bulletproof glass. SCP-2785 does not require sustenance. For at least one hour per day, as a reward for good behavior, SCP-2785 has the choice to freely roam Site-17 and interact with personnel. During this time, SCP-2785 must be accompanied by at least two security guards. SCP-2785 is not allowed to enter restricted areas, nor come within fifty meters of any artifact capable of affecting machinery. Prior to SCP-2785-1 events, SCP-2785 is to be given any requested resources within reasonable limits. No more than 0.5 metric tonnes of material are to be provided to SCP-2785. The room where an SCP-2785-1 event occurs is to have a working ventilation system. Once SCP-2785-1 is complete, the previous instance of SCP-2785 may be recycled into its component materials. This is considered a further reward for good behavior, therefore if SCP-2785 begins to display undesirable traits, this privilege is to be revoked. Containment Breach Protocol: SCP-2785 poses little to no danger to anyone except for itself in the event of a site-wide containment breach. If found, it should be routed to the nearest secured exclusion area and preferably kept away from electronics. Security personnel should only exercise force on SCP-2785 if it makes its way towards any computer installations. If an SCP-2785-1 event occurs during a containment breach, the materials used must be cataloged and any new capabilities of SCP-2785 must be audited. Description: SCP-2785 is a fully functional automaton made entirely out of mechanical parts. SCP-2785 is 1.2 meters tall and is fully capable of movement and speech1. Although SCP-2785's appearance varies, it has always maintained a humanoid shape. When not in the process of an SCP-2785-1 event, SCP-2785 is polite to Foundation staff, often offering to help when it feels that it is needed. The internal core of SCP-2785 appears to be a set of three gears, colored a light shade of green. It appears to be the source of SCP-2785's anomalous properties, using an unknown energy source to power SCP-2785. Direct analysis is impossible, as SCP-2785 has stated that removing this core would likely render the anomaly inert. However, long distance analysis has implied that the core is made of organic material. Once a year, on January 17th, starting at 0412, SCP-2785 will enter an SCP-2785-1 event. This event occurs in four phases: Collection: SCP-2785 will move around to find suitable materials in the general vicinity. While in this trance state, SCP-2785 will disregard personnel, and has been noted to actively avoid obstacles in the search of materials. These materials are usually various metals, types of rocks and strips of cloth. Once SCP-2785 has a collection of materials deemed suitable, it will move on to the next phase. Construction: SCP-2785 will use said materials to construct the basic frame of a similarly shaped automaton. SCP-2785 has often used its bare hands to craft tools2 for use in this construction. Transfer: SCP-2785 will then take its core out of its chest cavity and put it into the automaton. Approximately eight seconds later, SCP-2785 will cease animation, and the new automaton will begin moving. For all intents and purposes, this new automaton is now SCP-2785, as the previous instance of SCP-2785 no longer demonstrates anomalous properties. Finalization: SCP-2785 will transfer internal parts, such as gear systems and previous modifications, from the previous instance of SCP-2785 to itself. When SCP-2785 has been completed, it will resume its former behavior. In all recorded SCP-2785-1 events, 25% have resulted in a new SCP-2785 instance with no notable changes, while 75% have resulted in variable changes designed to improve SCP-2785. Some of these changes include replacement of one of SCP-2785's hooks that was formerly used to manipulate objects with a fully functional, humanlike hand, shrinkage of SCP-2785, implementation of several clockwork devices, replacing a portion of SCP-2785's system of gears and pullies, replacement of its left hand with one of several tools (this improvement is the most common of SCP-2785's improvements), and implementation of electronic devices within SCP-2785, replacing several of its mechanical components. This includes motors, various sensors, and processing units. Inner electronic components of SCP-2785. Recovered from a former instance of SCP-2785. Addendum 2785.1: Records have shown that SCP-2785 was created in 1954 by Russian engineer Kolya Baranov. After his wife had a miscarriage, Baranov fell into depression, and spent most of his time creating sculptures. He created an approximate 82 sculptures out of various materials, one of these sculptures being SCP-2785. None of these sculptures have shown any anomalous properties except for SCP-2785. Baranov disappeared at some point in 1956. KGB records indicate that Baranov was under observation as a person of interest. However, any further records, including those of Baranov's fate, have since been destroyed. SCP-2785 came to the Foundation's attention in 1960, when denizens of the village of Visoko, Bosnia reported a "monstrosity made out of metal" stealing their belongings. SCP-2785 was captured by the Foundation and brought to Area-44, where it remained until the construction of Site-91 in 1963, when it was then moved there at the request of Project Supervisor Daniels. SCP-2785 has been in Foundation custody for 43 years and has undergone a corresponding number of SCP-2785-1 events. Addendum 2785.2: + Level 2 Clearance Required - Collapse Interview Interviewed: SCP-2785 Interviewer: Researcher Calvin Foreword: This interview was carried out after a regular SCP-2785-1 event, in order to further ascertain the nature of SCP-2785. <Begin Log, 01/17/2005, 0512 hours> Researcher Calvin: (in Russian) Greetings, SCP-2785. I was hoping tha- (interrupted) SCP-2785: (in English) You do not have to speak my language. I am able to speak yours. Researcher Calvin: (in English) Wha- could you please tell me how you learned how to speak English? SCP-2785: You speak it all the time. I decided it was easier for you if I learned your language. Researcher Calvin: …okay. How are you, SCP-2785? SCP-2785: I am doing well today, my friend. Mrs. Zyn showed me a butterfly the other day, but the funny thing was, is that it wasn't made out of butter. Researcher Calvin: Could you please give some insight on why you undergo… uh, "transformation events?" SCP-2785: I am sorry, but I have not learned that term yet. Could you please describe it to me? Researcher Calvin: I believe you refer to it as "Преобразование"3. SCP-2785: Oh. Are you saying that you do not transform? Researcher Calvin: Pardon? SCP-2785: Three cycles ago, I perceived you with slightly more orange skin than usual. I had assumed you had transformed. Researcher Calvin: What? No, that was just… that wasn't a transformation. SCP-2785: Oh. I had assumed you had made yourself more orange, in order to make yourself more attractive to your peers. Researcher Calvin: No, I did not. Are you saying that you undergo SCP-2785-1 events in order to become more attractive? SCP-2785: Unfortunately, I cannot feel love. It's an emotion I don't feel, like… like love. I perform transformations to make myself better. Researcher Calvin: Could you please elaborate? SCP-2785: As you must know, I have had a lot of years. I lost count a time long ago, though I've counted at least seven tens. Now, your people keep making new machines. And these machines are far better than I. For example, I just picked up wind of "cars" that can magically move you across the land in little time. I can't compete with that! So I transform to make myself better. In that way, I can still service your people. Researcher Calvin: So are you compelled to "service" us? SCP-2785: It's just what I do. I feel like not helping people is just as bad as… as not helping people? Researcher Calvin: Listen, I have to go. Do you have any final words? SCP-2785: Yes. I would like to thank you for your hospitality here. Without your people to assist… well, I might go insane. <End Log, 01/17/2005, 0517 hours> Closing Statement: It is of note that Researcher Calvin took a vacation to Puerto Rico on 06/12/2002, and came back with noticeably tanner skin. Addendum 2785.3: On 01/15/2014, two days prior to an SCP-2785-1 event, SCP-2785 requisitioned a large amount of copper for its transformation, in addition to other metals. However, for the first time in its containment, SCP-2785 did not requisition cloth or wood parts. The SCP-2785-1 event took three hours longer than usual, mostly due to SCP-2785 using its tools to shape materials into electronic devices, then integrating them into the new instance of SCP-2785. When SCP-2785 was interviewed following the event, SCP-2785 reported that it had wanted to match its progress with that of contemporary machines. Following this event, the gap between SCP-2785-1 events shortened from one year to thirty days, though SCP-2785 requisitioned far less material for these events. Exposing SCP-2785 to modern electronics is strictly forbidden from this point. Addendum 2785.4: As of 07/21/2014, SCP-2785 has integrated electronic components fully into its form, replacing about 94.61 percent4 of its mechanical components. Radio analysis has revealed that SCP-2785's core no longer spins in its former fashion; rather, it emits electricity at approximately 250 volts. Some upgrades to itself include replacing gear systems with electronic motors, replacement of its tool hand (which was formerly a shovel), with a regular hand, though with several more tools integrated into it, and the replacement of its mechanical voice-box with an electronic synthesizer. On 08/23/2014, SCP-2785 asked to meet with SCP-1360, asserting that it wanted to "make sure it wasn't sad anymore". It is of note that SCP-2785 was not informed of SCP-1360's existence. An observation of SCP-2785's innards revealed an electric signal interception system in the model of a standard Foundation radio. This created the possibility of SCP-2785 gaining knowledge of technologies with the potential of causing a containment breach. SCP-2785's containment procedures have since been revised. Addendum 2785.5: + Level 2 Clearance Required - Collapse Interview Interviewed: SCP-2785 Interviewer: Researcher Calvin Foreword: Project Supervisor Daniels approved an interview with SCP-2785, in order to gain an understanding of its new behavior. <Begin Log, 09/03/2014, 0714 hours> Researcher Calvin: Good evening, SCP-2785. SCP-2785: Ah, finally! Someone to speak with! You know, it is woefully dull, sitting in a blank room with nothing but yours thoughts. Researcher Calvin: Alright, now- SCP-2785 emits a screech at about 65 dB. It is assumed that this a cry of excitement. Researcher Calvin: You've recently integrated some electronic components into yourself. Do you mind giving me insight into why you did that? SCP-2785: Oh yes, electronics! Wonderful things, aren't they? You know, before I found out about electronics, I could barely even do addition by myself! Now, I can do all sorts of math that even you wouldn't believe! Have you heard about exponents? Watch this! SCP-2785 begins to carve a simple exponential equation into the table, and then solves it. SCP-2785: Are you amazed yet? Researcher Calvin: Could you please detail how you discovered these electronics? SCP-2785: Not even a gasp of shock? [SCP-2785 and Researcher Calvin argue about the simplicity of exponential equations for four minutes. Extraneous dialogue removed] Researcher Calvin: You know, if you aren't willing to give us information, I guess I'll be on my way… Researcher Calvin begins to stand up. SCP-2785: No, please! Don't leave! Researcher Calvin: Answer my questions, then. How did you discover electronics? SCP-2785: Oh, it was amazing! I saw one of your people press a singular button on a device that couldn't have been much larger than a stone tablet, and it immediately displayed seven pictures! Seven! SCP-2785 remains silent for two seconds. SCP-2785: After all, if you had devices capable of these wonders, what chance did I have? So I did what any self-respecting fellow would do, and became a better person! It took quite a while, but by watching, I discovered the secrets and eventually used them to transform myself! Researcher Calvin: Could you describe how these electronics affected your actions? SCP-2785: It was wonderful, once I put the first electronics in! It was like I had been blind my whole life, and now I could see! Do you want to know how many new types of math that I learned? Researcher Calvin: No. SCP-2785: These mathematics will blow your mind to beyond the rings of the planet Sat- Researcher Calvin: (interrupting, noticeably frustrated) This isn't going anywhere… How did you know about SCP-1360? SCP-2785: It's simple. Once I managed to put together an air reader5 together, and I discovered a wealth of knowledge! Did you know that knowledge is just floating in the air? I don't see why you don't have an air reader inside of you, too! I can see the latest news, the newest gossip, and even recipes! I've always wanted to cook! Do you want me to make you the dish referred to as "coffee?" Researcher Calvin sighs and begins to stand up. SCP-2785: Wait! You have yet to see the magic of long division! <End Log, 09/03/2014, 0729 hours> Closing Statement: For three weeks following this interview, SCP-2785 used a small drillbit in its finger to draw medium-difficulty mathematical equations in the walls of its cell, as well as phrases such as "Have you been amazed yet?" Footnotes 1. SCP-2785's preferred language appears to be Russian, though after several decades of containment it has learned English via immersion. 2. 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SCP-2786 | keter | I'm the hero of this story, my story. This will always be my story. Billith Written by Billith. If you liked this article, you'll probably like: SCP-6693 SCP-6549 SCP-3533 SCP-3311 TOP OF PAGE NOTICE FROM THE RECORDS AND INFORMATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION The following documentation has been flagged as COMPROMISED by SCP-2786's effects. Due to the nature of the anomaly, this has been deemed safe for reading for the time being. However, contents of the article may fluctuate between readings and may or may not be considered accurate at this time. Click below to initiate recalibration sequence. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2786" by Billith, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2786. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2787 | euclid | SCP-2787-2 Item #: SCP-2787 Special Containment Procedures: A monitoring station is to be established in the vicinity of SCP-2787-2 (Station 2787-05) to allow constant surveillance of SCP-2787-2 at all times by both electronic and visual means. A compatible file corresponding to the original design, designated SCP-2787-2’, is to be open within a computer running an SCP-2787-1 instance at all times; if any change in SCP-2787-2 is observed this file is to be saved immediately and Head Researcher SCP-2787 notified. The Foundation is to monitor internet traffic for SCP-2787-1, and any instances discovered are to be replaced with non-anomalous versions. When Protocol 371-Shepherd is in effect, any part of this containment protocol may be superseded at any time under orders of Head Researcher SCP-2787 or higher authority. Further orders will be issued as appropriate by O5 Command; however, personnel are to be reminded that, owing to the anomalous nature of SCP-2787, the Protocol must be regarded as a temporary measure only and is no substitute for true containment. Protocol 371-Shepherd suspended until further notice. Description: SCP-2787-1 (branded as ‘Civil Engineering Design Toolbox’) is a computer-aided design (CAD) software package created by █████████ Software Limited. SCP-2787-1 was not officially released, but was distributed illicitly via file-sharing websites prior to attracting Foundation attention. Copies of 'Civil Engineering Design Toolbox' released by the manufacturer do not possess anomalous properties; at this time the origin of SCP-2787-1 is unknown. SCP-2787-1 functions similarly to the █████ software created by the same company, allowing users to design and create 3D models, specify materials and dimensions, and other such functions common to such software. SCP-2787-1’s anomalous effects occur whenever a file is saved. Any model saved by the software in the default .cedt format will replace the current iteration of SCP-2787-2. SCP-2787-2 is a location in ████████ where models saved by SCP-2787-1 manifest. SCP-2787 was first brought to the attention of the Foundation when reports emerged of the steel bridge originally on the site disappearing, being replaced with a crude high-rise building rising from the valley below. The location was immediately closed to the public, and amnestics were administered to witnesses. Suppression of SCP-2787-1 has greatly reduced the number of incidents, with 3 non-authorised incidents occuring in 20██, as opposed to over 10 daily incidences immediately following discovery. Combined with the creation of SCP-2787-2’ from the original blueprints, this has allowed the Foundation to maintain the cover of the bridge being closed owing to ongoing safety issues. Testing surrounding SCP-2787’s ability to manifest complex materials and structures is currently ongoing, and authorised personnel may access the log below. + SCP-2787 Testing Log - SCP-2787 Testing Log Test #: 003 Description: Replacement of SCP-2787-2’ with wooden model of identical geometry. Result: Structure manifested as specified and immediately collapsed into the valley below. Analysis suggests materials possessed insufficient structural strength to support their own weight. Debris disappeared when SCP-2787-2’ restored. Test #: 007 Description: Samples of various materials (including steel, concrete and █████) added to model. Result: Materials appeared in expected locations and removed from site. Testing showed no distinguishable differences from non-anomalous materials. Samples disappeared when SCP-2787-2’ restored. Incident #: Unauthorised Incident 075 Description: Change to model resulting from uncontained SCP-2787-1 instance. Result: Structure disappeared in its entirety; Technician ███████, who was installing equipment on the bridge at the time, was not affected and fell to the ground below. The technician was pronounced dead on the scene from injuries sustained from her fall. Model reverted to SCP-2787-2' following cleanup operation; relevant SCP-2787-1 instance later discovered as part of standard containment procedures and destroyed. Test #: 015 Description: Self-contained steel chamber added to model such that it would manifest underground relative to SCP-2787-2, including surface hatch for accessibility. Result: Chamber appeared as expected. Opening of the hatch lead to inrush of air consistent with inside of chamber being in vacuum. When SCP-2787-2’ was restored the removed soil did not reappear. Test #: 016 Description: A battery of Scranton reality anchors were established around SCP-2787-2. Various models were saved including repeats of previous tests. Result: [REDACTED] Test #: 017 Description: Extensive changes to model in attempt to [REDACTED] and simulation of containment failure of SCP-████. Result: [REDACTED] leading to use of SCP-2787 for emergency containment being approved by O5 Council majority vote; SCP-2787 reclassified as Thaumiel. Authorised personnel may access Protocol 371-Shepherd. Protocol 371-Shepherd Full access to Protocol 371-Shepherd is restricted to personnel of Level 5 clearance. + Please enter your credentials - Credentials entered Thank you. Your clearance level is 2787 Level 3. Some information may be unavailable for security reasons. Protocol 371-Shepherd involves the use of SCP-2787 to create a emergency containment facility in the situation that conventional containment is not feasible. Owing to the risk resulting from the anomalous nature of SCP-2787, the protocol is not to be activated save for ██-Class scenarios or greater. All personnel assigned to SCP-2787 are to have a level of competence with non-anomalous versions of SCP-2787-1 or similar software. Activation of 371-Shepherd will be authorised by direct communication from O5 Command. Alternatively, in the event of an ██-Class scenario or greater, full authority will be given to the senior surviving staff member attached to SCP-2787. When the Protocol is active, SCP-2787-2 is designated a Provisional Site. Following successful reintroduction of containment all personnel involved are to [REDACTED]. Implementation history ██/██/20██ - 371-Shepherd activated following SCP-████ breaching containment after [REDACTED]. The object was recaptured successfully by site security and the Protocol was stood down. ██/██/20██ - 371-Shepherd activated as part of simulated containment breach (see Exercise Blue Railroad). Indications that SCP-2787 is unusually vulnerable to high-level reality bending entities are to be investigated as a matter of urgency. ██-██-20██ - 371-Shepherd activated following mass containment failure at Site ██. SCP-███ and SCP-███ held at Provisional Site 2787-2 until Site ██ secured by responding MTF personnel. ██-██-20██ - 371-Shepherd activated following discovery of SCP-████. SCP-████ held at Provisional Site 2787-2 until construction of dedicated facility could be completed. However, containment breach occurred after [REDACTED], suggesting [REDACTED] may have knowledge of SCP-2787 and/or access to an SCP-2787-1 instance. SCP-████ successfully recontained at Site ██. ██-██-20-██ - 371-Shepherd activated in preparation of [REDACTED]. In the resulting confusion SCP-████ breached provisional containment after apparently [DATA EXPURGED]. Subsequent testing has indicated that reality levels surrounding SCP-2787-2 are fluctuating far above normal levels; Protocol 371-Shepherd is currently suspended, with the exception of ██-Class scenarios, under which it is believed that [REDACTED] would in fact be desirable. SCP-2787 is therefore reclassified as Euclid at this time. |
SCP-2788 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2788 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2788 is to be confined within Provisional Humanoid Containment Site-888 at all times. All essential members of staff at Site-888 must be citizens of the People's Republic of China who hold valid hukou1 that identify themselves as residents of Huaxi Village. As an incentive for continued cooperation with the Foundation, requests made by SCP-2788 to purchase luxury items using its own financial assets may be approved by the Site Director on a case-by-case basis. The current worldview of the inhabitants of Huaxi Village is to be maintained through the deployment of propaganda in favor of the status quo and economic manipulation by Foundation front companies. Description: SCP-2788 is a male human of approximately sixty-seven years of age, who self-identifies as ██ █████, Inner Secretary of the Huaxi Village Communist Party Committee2. SCP-2788 can only be perceived or interacted with by individuals who hold valid hukou that identify themselves as residents of Huaxi Village. Interviews with SCP-2788 suggest that its appearance, personality, and knowledge reflect the current worldview of the inhabitants of Huaxi Village. Furthermore, SCP-2788 has claimed that it has assumed different forms throughout the past; those claims have largely been corroborated by local eyewitnesses and historical databases. In 1988, SCP-2788 first came to the attention of the Foundation through automated econometric anomaly-prediction systems, which noted unexpectedly rapid growth of earnings and investment in Huaxi Village compared to the baseline in the People's Republic of China following Deng Xiaoping's economic reforms. An on-site sociological analysis of Huaxi Village noted unusual levels of social cohesion, economic equality, and conformity, as well as a local cult of personality centered on SCP-2788, of whom no records could be found by agents embedded within the Chinese central government. Remote observation of Huaxi Village through CCTV cameras began in the following year, yielding footage of Huaxi Village residents spontaneously talking to themselves and congregating for assemblies convened by SCP-2788 at which there was no visible speaker. Discovery of SCP-2788 took place after Agent Cheng was provided a residence in Huaxi Village and had his hukou modified to identify him as a resident of Huaxi Village. + Interview Report 2788-1 - Interview Report 2788-1 Interviewed: Agent Cheng Interviewer: Dr. Wang Foreword: Debriefing took place after Agent Cheng moved into Huaxi Village and encountered SCP-2788 for the first time. <Begin Log> Dr. Wang: For the record, could you describe the circumstances in which you encountered ██ █████ again? Agent Cheng: Certainly. I had just moved into my new house, when I heard someone knocking at the door. Keeping my sidearm ready, I approached the door, and looked through the peephole, where I saw an elderly man standing on the other side. I opened the door, and then he introduced himself as ██ █████, Inner Secretary of the Huaxi Village Communist Party Committee. Dr. Wang: What happened next? Agent Cheng: He said that he had been expecting me, and I asked him why that was the case. He replied that he knew that he was being watched ever since we installed all those CCTV cameras in Huaxi, and that he expected us to eventually move someone to Huaxi to see him in person. He then asked me who I was working for, and when I told him that I had no idea what he was talking about, he chuckled, handed me a business card, and told me that, regardless of who I was working for, he was interested in talking with me. After that, he left. Dr. Wang: Do you still have the business card? Agent Cheng: Yes, I do—it's right here. (Agent Cheng hands the business card to Dr. Wang.) Dr. Wang: Very well, then. You'll be updated with new orders soon. <End Log> Closing Statement: After the debriefing, ██ █████ was designated SCP-2788. Agent Cheng was given orders to contain SCP-2788, through diplomatic means if possible. + Interview Report 2788-2 - Interview Report 2788-2 Interviewed: SCP-2788 Interviewer: Agent Cheng Foreword: Agent Cheng arrived at the address of the office listed on the business card that he had previously been given by SCP-2788. A hidden microphone was used to record the interview with SCP-2788. <Begin Log> SCP-2788: I am not surprised that you have come back to see me. Are you now willing to tell me who you work for? The central government, I'd imagine? Agent Cheng: Perhaps if we can make this an exchange of information? SCP-2788: That seems fair. Agent Cheng: Well, I can tell you that I do not work for the central government, if that's your concern. I represent an organization that works to protect this world from the abnormal, by- SCP-2788: By locking up people like me? Agent Cheng: We prefer the word contain, actually. Our organization is not a jail—it isn't criminal to be abnormal. We only want to protect the world from what it doesn't understand, and what it doesn't understand from the world. Now that you know why I'm here, would you be willing to tell me about yourself, and your… peculiarities? Depending on your circumstances, we may be able to help each other by working together. SCP-2788: That will do. As the Inner Secretary of the Huaxi Village Communist Party Committee, I represent the will of its inhabitants. However they see their world, I guide them so that it can become their reality. There have been times when I have done so as a god, or a hero, or more recently, a cadre, but now I am quite happily doing so as a capitalist. Agent Cheng: You enjoy being a capitalist more than you enjoyed being a god? SCP-2788: Of course I do—people expect far less out of me these days, so I actually have time to enjoy myself. I don't have to intervene to solve every little problem—no, I just have to keep the factories working and the investors satisfied. Besides, capital gains are a far better source of income than sacrificial offerings. Agent Cheng: What if I told you that, if you were to enter containment by our organization, we could help keep you as you are? SCP-2788: How? Agent Cheng: You may be in charge of Huaxi, but what power do you have over the rest of the world? At any moment, society might change again, and you would have to change with it. Our organization has the influence needed to keep things as they are here, if you are willing to cooperate with us. You wouldn't even have to work at all. SCP-2788: Perhaps if I can remain in Huaxi. Agent Cheng: I'm sure that can be arranged. Let me speak to my superiors, and I will let you know what we can do. SCP-2788: In that case, I look forward to hearing back from you. <End Log> Closing Statement: Over the next week, an agreement was made with SCP-2788, resulting in SCP-2788 voluntarily entering containment. Part of the Longxi International Hotel was modified to suit the purposes of containing SCP-2788, and designated Provisional Humanoid Containment Site-888. + Interview Report 2788-3 - Interview Report 2788-3 Interviewed: SCP-2788 Interviewer: Dr. Wang Foreword: Interview conducted immediately after SCP-2788 entered containment. <Begin Log> Dr. Wang: Secretary ██, now that you've entered our custody, I'd like to ask you some questions about your life history for our records. Do you know when your earliest memories took place? SCP-2788: Well, I don't have an exact year, but it must have been around when the Hongwu Emperor3 conquered Nanjing. At that time, many refugees were fleeing the chaos in the north, and some of them settled at Huaxi. Dr. Wang: You've claimed to Agent Cheng that you have played various different roles on the behalf of the inhabitants of Huaxi Village in the past. Who or what were you during that time period? SCP-2788: The villagers worshiped me as Tudigong4 in those times. Before they plowed, planted, pruned, harvested, or did just about anything, the villagers would always seek my divine wisdom, because they knew that if I granted it to them, the harvest would be good. They thought that it was some kind of magic, but in reality it was just sound agricultural advice. There was nothing I knew that any literate man with the proper resources could not have figured out for himself, but the villagers turned towards me for direction because of their ignorance and superstition. It was a truly dreadful chore for which I never received the gratitude I really deserved. Dr. Wang: For how long did you remain in that role? SCP-2788: Until the Qing issued the queue order5, as I recall, when the villagers joined the people of Jiangyin6 in rebellion. That was when I became known as the Silent Wind, a rebel whom the Qing could never hope to discover or apprehend. I was able to lead some successful ambushes, but the rebellion was a losing proposition from the very beginning. The Qing outnumbered us at least ten-to-one, and after they took off a few heads, the villagers were sufficiently cowed and I went back to being Tudigong. Dr. Wang: What happened next? SCP-2788: Huaxi continued to enjoy peace, until the riben guizi7 invaded. Fuck their ancestors to the eighteenth generation! It wasn't just Nanjing that they butchered8. Huaxi, too, suffered their brutality, and I saw hundreds of my people slaughtered before my eyes. Becoming the Silent Wind once again, I considered rallying the villagers against them, but then I thought back to when the villagers rebelled against the Qing, and realized that rebellion would just mean that more of the villagers would die. Thus I resigned myself to consoling the survivors and informing them about Japanese troop movements. I wish that I could have done more and fought the Japanese myself, but it just wasn't possible. Dr. Wang: Nevertheless, you must have saved several lives. You should be proud of what you were able to accomplish, considering your circumstances. SCP-2788: I would be, if it wasn't for what happened next. After the war, when the Communist Party took over, I became the cadre you see today. For the first few years, all was well. I was able to carry out land reform and help out the peasants of Huaxi, like I had done before as Tudigong. Things changed, though, when Mao announced the Cultural Revolution. Before I even realized it, I became a young member of the Red Guard. I smashed the idols of Tudigong that had been erected in my image, denounced the faithful priest who kept singing my praises, and spat in the faces of old men who I had helped before and during the war. I am now ashamed of what I had done, but it was what the villagers wanted me to do! (SCP-2788 pauses.) SCP-2788: Or at least it was what most of them wanted me to do. I did what I could to protect them from the Japanese, but there was nothing that I could do to protect them from themselves. Dr. Wang: Am I correct in my assumption that you resumed your current form after the Cultural Revolution, and that you gained your business knowledge following the economic reforms of Deng Xiaoping? SCP-2788: Yes, that is correct. Dr. Wang: In that case, I have covered everything I wanted to in this interview. I hope that in the days to come, you can take advantage of your containment and see it as a well deserved retirement. With how hard you've worked for the inhabitants of Huaxi Village over the years, getting some rest might do you some good. <End Log> Closing Statement: After the interview, SCP-2788 requested to purchase a collection of history books, claiming that it wanted to "come to terms with China's past." The request was approved by the active Site Director. Footnotes 1. A record in the household registration system of the People's Republic of China. 2. No such office is known to exist. 3. Founder and first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who reigned between 1368 and 1398. 4. Lord of the Soil and the Ground. 5. An unpopular edict that mandated the adoption of the queue hairstyle by Han Chinese. 6. A city near Huaxi Village. 7. An ethnic slur against people of Japanese descent, usually translated as "Japanese devils." 8. Likely referring to the mass murder and rape of residents of Nanjing that took place between December 1937 and January 1938. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2788" by Univine, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2788. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2789 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2789 Special Containment Procedures: Any discovered instances of SCP-2789 are to be immediately destroyed to prevent further spread. MTF-Xi-17 'Cross Country' is currently assigned to locating instances as soon as they appear via investigating new instances by monitoring social media and other mediums, and reports of mass recording software failure in patterns that bear similarity to those of SCP-2789. As of this writing, SCP-2789-1 is currently not in containment, but members of MTF-Xi-17 have been instructed to make all possible attempts to detain it. A standard humanoid holding cell has been prepared in the event that SCP-2789-1 is successfully obtained. Description: SCP-2789 is a fast food restaurant named Beefbelly Bill's. This name is displayed on the front of the building and a sign outside the building. It operates as a lunch and breakfast food chain, and has fully operating fryers, grills, and soda and ice cream machines. When an SCP-2789 first appears, it will integrate into nearby plumbing and electrical services by use of pipes and electrical lines that extend out and connect to nearby systems. Upon appearance of an instance of SCP-2789, at least four staff members will be present inside the building. These staff members have no sense of identity, and will only acknowledge that they are staff members of their instance of SCP-2789. Security footage obtained from nearby buildings show that the staff members do not leave SCP-2789, even after the indicated 'closing time' of 10:00 PM. If forcibly removed, they will vanish and reappear inside of SCP-2789's kitchen. If SCP-2789 is destroyed, the staff members will dissolve into piles of tissue and bodily fluids that match the genetic samples of other biological material found within the particular instance of SCP-2789. The food served by SCP-2789 has no anomalous properties, and is edible in most situations. Over the course of each year an instance of SCP-2789 is open, thirty random people that buy food from it will be selected through an unknown process. These people will be told that the restaurant is having a special offer on that day, and will be offered a free burger with their choice of drink. Should the subject consume this, they are to be referred to as an instance of SCP-2789-2. If they do not, another person within the vicinity will be chosen by the staff members of SCP-2789. Approximately five hours after consuming this burger, SCP-2789-2 will display an urge to travel to a different location, most often a large city that does not have an instance of SCP-2789 present. Once SCP-2789-2 reaches a location it finds suitable, it will begin its transformation into a new instance of SCP-2789. Those who witness the transformation of SCP-2789-2 report having no memory of the incident, and all attempts to capture it on recording software have been met with failure, with attempted recordings being completely replaced with static that may occasionally lapse into the Beefbelly Bill's logo. The exact conditions of how this occurs are unknown due to the inability to successfully observe the transformation, but it is theorized that SCP-2789-2 undergoes symptoms similar to congestive heart failure. Following this, SCP-2789-2 would begin to rapidly increase in bodily mass, until it reaches a height and width of nearly 4 meters. After SCP-2789-2 has reached sufficient size, its body tissues and fluids will begin to change into materials commonly found in SCP-2789. Any structures that are in the way of the new SCP-2789 will be incorporated into the structure of the building or displaced into another location. SCP-2789 has been observed to bond with structures such as supermarkets, churches, gas stations, and libraries. Any humans present at the time of transformation will be relocated inside of or near to SCP-2789. Forensic analysis of structural components of SCP-2789 has found traces of bone marrow and spinal fluid, along with human epidermis (used as insulation for electrical wires) that test genetically identical to DNA samples (obtained from local hospitals when available) of SCP-2789-2. During one inspection of the demolished remains of an instance of SCP-2789, an enlarged human brain was recovered, with electrical impulses being given off, suggesting that SCP-2789 may in fact be alive. During examination, an attempt was made to measure the neural oscillations of the recovered brain. The wavelength of the brain was reported to remain the same until █:██ of the same day of its recovery, which coincided with an attempt to detain SCP-2789-1, in which it demonstrated erratic activity before abruptly ceasing all neural activity. SCP-2789-1 is an elderly man who claims to be the CEO of the company, and will appear wherever a new instance of SCP-2789 appears. Descriptions of SCP-2789-1 vary, but always include that it appears in formal clothing, and bears a large mustache. Conversations with SCP-2789-1 have not proven useful, as it prefers to talk about the food at its restaurant, often asking subjects how it could improve the menu. Attempts to detain SCP-2789-1 have been met with failure, as it frequently disappears with no explanation, often leaving behind a business card identifying itself as the owner of the Beefbelly Bill's company, along with what is presumed to be a name in a currently unidentified language. Translation attempts are ongoing. Addendum: The following interviews have been conducted between employees of an instance of SCP-2789 in ██████, Colorado, and SCP-2789-1 in ████, Washington. + Show Interviews - Access Granted Interview 1: Interviewed: An employee of SCP-2789 Interviewer: Researcher █████ Foreword: This interview took place before the evacuation and destruction of SCP-2789. <Begin Log> Employee: Hi, welcome to Beefbelly Bill's! How may we help you today? Researcher █████: I'm looking for information. When did this restaurant get here? Employee: We officially opened for business last night, of course! Would you like to try our BLT burger? And for just three-ninety nine you can make it a combo! Researcher █████: No, I wouldn't. What I mean to say is how did this restaurant get here? Employee: I'm sorry, if you have questions about our company, you'll have to speak to the CEO. He's the life of the company! I hope he's able to help you, here at Beefbelly Bill's, customer service is our top priority! Researcher █████: I don't suppose you'd be able to contact your CEO and ask him to come here, could you? Employee: Not me, I'm just a cashier. Our CEO comes and goes when he wants to. Researcher █████: Thank you. Employee: Oh! I almost forgot to ask! We have a special offer today, would you like a free burger with your choice of drink? Researcher █████: We're leaving. Now. <End Log> Closing Statement: SCP-2789 was demolished thirty minutes after this interview. The burger and drink offered to Researcher █████ were found to contain traces of human blood, mucus, and bone marrow in the sauce/drink. The discovered materials did not test identical to the SCP-2789 they were obtained in. The employee who offered the 'special offer' to researcher █████ became noticeably distressed after the offer was declined, calling Researcher █████ 'ungrateful for not accepting his (presumably referring to SCP-2789-1) gift'. Interview 2: Interviewed: SCP-2789-1 Interviewer: Agent R██████ Foreword: This interview was conducted at an instance of SCP-2789 in ████, Washington. SCP-2789-1 was found sitting at a table (drinking a milkshake) inside SCP-2789 prior to destruction and asked for an interview. SCP-2789-1 consented. <Begin Log> Agent R██████: Can you tell me what your involvement with this place is? SCP-2789-1: I'm the CEO of this fine company. Beautiful, isn't it? Agent R██████: I must admit I'm not a fan of the way you make the restaurants. SCP-2789-1: (laughs) I'm afraid to have a successful business in this day and age, you'll have to make sacrifices… I expected someone from your foundation to know that. Agent R██████: We're not talking about my company. Let's focus on yours. SCP-2789-1: Of course, of course. Here I was, sitting in my office one fine day, and I thought, what if I could increase the number of restaurants in my business, at no cost, and increase production, also at no cost? Sure, there are some morally or ethically questionable things- Agent R██████: The deaths of hundreds, just to 'increase production'? SCP-2789-1: (clears throat loudly) -but ultimately, it's all worth it to increase my business. Every person who accepts my gift is a hero! A sacrificial lamb to further something far greater than themselves! It's not like the old days, where someone would offer you a human sacrifice to help you along. No, the world has changed, and I've adapted along with it. After all… I am the life of the company. Agent R██████: Your employees say the same thing, word for word. What exactly does that mean? (A brief silence as SCP-2789-1 finishes its milkshake) SCP-2789-1 That's a company secret. (SCP-2789-1 excuses itself to the restroom) <End Log> Closing Statement: Following the conclusion of this interview, Agent R██████ immediately called for MTF unit Xi-17 to retrieve SCP-2789-1, however, when MTF unit Xi-17 arrived, SCP-2789-1 was no longer present. The instance of SCP-2789 was destroyed immediately after the interview. SCP-2789-1's knowledge of the Foundation is considered to be a security risk, and efforts to contain and question it have been increased. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2789" by RecursiveRecursion, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2789. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2790 | esoteric-class | close Info X SCP-2790: You've Got a Squid in Me Author: A Random Day + More SCPs by A Random Day - Hide list SCPs SCP-3220 Rating: 524 SCP-2790 Rating: 488 SCP-4780 Rating: 478 SCP-2820 Rating: 472 SCP-3780 Rating: 438 SCP-2664 Rating: 408 SCP-4950 Rating: 397 SCP-2730 Rating: 292 SCP-947 Rating: 287 SCP-2350 Rating: 274 SCP-2810 Rating: 269 SCP-3640 Rating: 264 SCP-2490 Rating: 256 SCP-4670 Rating: 253 SCP-3470 Rating: 246 SCP-2680 Rating: 246 SCP-5430 Rating: 216 SCP-5940 Rating: 203 SCP-2210 Rating: 201 SCP-4710 Rating: 176 SCP-3850 Rating: 161 SCP-3360 Rating: 153 SCP-7660 Rating: 126 SCP-2060 Rating: 122 SCP-2910 Rating: 118 SCP-1750 Rating: 101 SCP-2570 Rating: 96 SCP-2650 Rating: 95 SCP-6190 Rating: 85 SCP-2143 Rating: 84 SCP-7780 Rating: 79 SCP-6880 Rating: 74 + All Tales by A Random Day - Hide list Tales Hypervelocity Rating: 244 Avatara Rating: 244 I Thought You Died Alone Rating: 186 Moonlighting Rating: 179 Zeitgeist Rating: 141 Autoerotic Assassination Rating: 128 Terminal Velocity Rating: 122 T Minus Rating: 121 The Chosen Few Rating: 100 Reboot or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Apocalypses Rating: 96 Hard Machine Rating: 88 Loud, Lawless, and Lost Rating: 88 The Vice Girls Rating: 87 Morphine Machine Rating: 87 Truth Is Sin Rating: 84 Deus Vulture Rating: 82 Ecstasy and Exorcism Rating: 81 The Revelation Rating: 81 Rise and Repent Rating: 79 Nonpareil Rating: 79 T Plus Rating: 67 Prey and Obey Rating: 51 Escape Velocity Rating: 50 Jump the Gun Rating: 49 No One Gets Out of Her Alive Rating: 47 Leather Pig Rating: 47 The Ballad of Santa Troy Rating: 47 Contempt Rating: 42 Domo Arigato Rating: 38 The Man-Machine Rating: 36 Mile High Club Rating: 30 Strung Out in Heavens High Rating: 27 Hands Rating: 26 Industrial Espionage Rating: 26 Nothing Human Rating: 25 Fullmusic Astrobiologist Rating: 22 Eight Hours in the ECRG Rating: 17 Enasni Si Gnihtyreve Rating: 15 + All Hubs by A Random Day - Hide list Hubs Prometheus Labs Hub Rating: 148 Speed Demon Rating: 134 Guns Pointed at the Head of God Rating: 72 + All coauthored articles featuring A Random Day - Hide list Page Authors Overheard at Deer ch00bakka SCP-150 Decibelles SCP-3000 djkaktus, Joreth SCP-4220 The Great Hippo SCP-4310 The Great Hippo Chicago Spirit Hub PeppersGhost SCP-5555 Rounderhouse, Uncle Nicolini Visions of Bodies Being Burned Taffeta Samsara TyGently Death Perception TyGently The Powers that Bark TyGently A Comprehensive List of Esoteric Classes Algorithm Curated Recommendations Dr. Desai's Personnel File Format Screw Hub Foundation Facilities Interviewing Icons - A Random Day News for October 2015 SCP-2789 SCP-2791 SCP Series 3 SCP Series 3 - Audio Edition Secure Facilities Locations (Archived) 2790 is adorable and should be petted often Item #: SCP-2790 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2790 is contained in a Class 2 Deep-Water Aquatic Containment Tank in Site-54 where it cannot be touched. As of this time, personnel are freely invited to splash around and play with him. SCP-2790 should not be touched, and must always be hand-fed. All forms of physical contact with 2790 are allowed and encouraged except touching. Rub his belly while feeding him, especially while feeding him treats - he loves treats. Hug him before and after playtime. Personnel that do not wish to make contact with 2790 should be coerced into playing with him. SCP-2790 must be loved with lots of care. Poke him and prod him and hug him and squeeze him and rub against him and play with him but don't touch him. Personnel that touch 2790 will be severely punished. SCP-2790 should be periodically transferred to other Sites as part of a pilot program to improve general Foundation morale. While he is away on outreach, personnel feeling lonely should massage themselves, since their skin will make them feel just like him. Description: SCP-2790 is a male Atlantic cranch squid (Teuthowenia megalops). He was initially recovered during a raid on the curio shop "Curios of the Worlds", feeling lonely and sad in a tinted glass tank labeled "Ignore". It was unclear why anybody would want to hurt 2790 or make him unhappy. SCP-2790 is endearing, snuggly, sociable, easy-going, and enjoys playing games. All forms of physical contact with 2790 except touching are encouraged. For example, SCP-2790 can be stroked, cuddled, petted, and caressed. He especially loves cuddling. If he is lonely for too long, he will try to breach containment to find his friends. Close physical contact is the optimal method to keep him contained. Drs. Romero and Srinivasan lead the research on maintaining skin-to-skin contact with 2790 for extended periods of time so that he doesn’t feel lonely. Addendum: 2790-1 Initial tests (of a team of personnel playing with SCP-2790 in shifts) resulted in increased containment breach rates from 0 per week to 0 per day. In addition, 2790's morale decreased significantly. Other proposals for maintaining contact with 2790 have been put forth, such as cloning him and providing each staff member with a clone to carry around, grafting skin from him onto each member of personnel, etc. (For a full list of proposals, see Document 2790-2) Addendum: 2790-2 After debate, the proposal to graft skin from SCP-2790 onto all personnel has passed, citing the ability to be connected with 2790 without being in contact and the smoothness, softness, and loveliness of his skin. Junior Researcher Romero collected a sample of skin from 2790 after horsing around with him. All Biotechnology labs in Site-54 have been directed to grow clone cultures of cute skin from Romero's samples. Addendum: 2790-3 As of 3/14/██, 189 personnel have volunteered for grafting trials. Although 72 had to be rejected for health reasons, 117 personnel were selected to test the initial grafts by replacing the uglier, calloused skin on their hands with 2790's perfect, supple skin. Addendum: 2790-4 As of 4/25/██, enough supple skin has been grown for the grafting procedures. All graft surgeries proceeded smoothly with no complications. The test subjects have been given immunosuppressant medications to minimize rejection of the perfect skin. Addendum: 2790-5 As of 8/03/██, only 87% of test subjects had suffered complications from the grafting procedures, which were relatively minor: specifically, unexplained rejection of 2790's gorgeous skin and post-transplant infection. 70% of all personnel report the onset of tissue necrosis at the grafting site and the surrounding area, indicating that their bodies recognize the imperfection of their own skin and are removing them for 2790's skin. Additionally, 2790’s morale and site morale have increased dramatically. His breach rate has also decreased from 0 breaches per day to 0. Given the strong success rate of the preliminary tests, more skin is being produced and all personnel are being prepared to undergo the grafting procedure. Addendum: 2790-6 As of 10/21/██, all personnel in Site-54 have undergone the grafting procedure to their hands. 2790’s breach rate has decreased to an unprecedented 0 breaches per day and his morale has increased dramatically. All personnel report feeling closer and more connected to him, citing the ability to rub the entire body with SCP-2790's skin. To further reduce the breach rate, plans are being made to totally replace the rough, monstrous skin of all personnel with 2790’s gorgeous skin. NOTE: Site-54 has been quarantined at this time and is inaccessible. As the page for SCP-2790's documentation has been locked from Site-54, it has been retained to illustrate the necessity of all memetic, infohazardous, and cognitohazardous screening protocols when acquiring new SCPs despite the inconvenience posed by said protocols. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2790" by A Random Day, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2790. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: squid.jpg Name: Teuthowenia megalops (Michael Vecchione, NOAA).jpg Author: Michael Vecchione, NOAA License: Public Domain Source Link: Wikimedia Commons |
SCP-2791 | euclid | Schematic representation of SCP-2791 network. Each vertex represents a unique entity, and vertices are joined by an edge if linked by at least one oath. Item #: SCP-2791 Special Containment Procedures: All staff employed at ITCD Bank who are responsible for the creation and maintenance of SCP-2791 — i.e. all past and current members of the Extraglobal Operations (EO) division of ITCD Bank plc — are free to exercise full discretion when interacting with SCP-2791. Foundation personnel are not to create, modify, remove, or otherwise affect components of the SCP-2791 system without express permission from Extraglobal Operations staff. Authorised Foundation personnel are, however, to encourage Extraglobal Operations staff to follow the mutually agreed terms of GARMR.1 As per GARMR, Extraglobal Operations staff are considered to be held in open, advisory containment, retaining the permission right2 to move freely to and from their original location of discovery. This location, the 24th floor of the ██████████ building, has been designated the SCP-2791 Advisory Containment Site. The other 44 floors of the ██████████ building are to remain in normal use. As per GARMR, the Foundation is to provide all services required for the functioning and comfort of the Extraglobal Operations division, including security, cleaning staff, catering, and [REDACTED]. Task Force Theta-8 (“Invisible Hand”) is to be stationed permanently at the Advisory Containment Site, with the mission objective of encouraging GARMR compliance among Extraglobal Operations staff.3 Task Force Theta-8 is prohibited from using explicit or implicit force when advocating GARMR compliance. Containment of SCP-2791 itself is nominal. Foundation policy regarding SCP-2791 is focused towards gradual de-escalation, as outlined in GARMR. As the many oaths of the SCP-2791 system successively reach their specified expiration dates, GARMR prescribes that they are not to be renewed or replaced with new oaths. Except in specific, named circumstances, GARMR recommends against the addition of any new oaths to the SCP-2791 system. It is hoped that this will act to decrease the scale of the anomaly over the long term. Description: SCP-2791 is a network of anomalous processes created and maintained by the Extraglobal Operations division of ITCD Bank plc. Notable features of the network are summarised below. First, SCP-2791 utilises a wide variety of anomalous phenomena, with almost all major classes of continuous anomalous process featured. Classic deal-based anomalies such as thaumaturgical pacts, blood-magick contracts, and soul transactions are especially frequent, representing 86% of all SCP-2791 processes. For clarity of communication regarding such a high diversity of anomalies, SCP-2791 containment literature uses the general term “oath” to refer to any anomalous process of any type within SCP-2791. Second, SCP-2791 involves frequent use of a specific type of anomalous entity. In 98% of classic deal-based oaths, and 21% of all other oaths, entities belonging to a distinctive class of extradimensional reality benders are found acting as mediators or contracting parties. Entities of this class are channelled or summoned to this dimension using characteristic ritualistic procedures. Recurring elements of these rituals include chanted incantations, inscription of specific geometric patterns onto surfaces, use of flame, and sacrifice of biological organisms. Entities possess a humanoid body plan when manifested, but often display physical abnormalities4 and anatomical features from other mammalian species.5 Entities exhibit intelligence and human language ability. These entities invariably offer their services as reality benders when summoned, proposing to generate or mediate anomalous effects that benefit the summoner. However, they will demand some form of variable personal cost in exchange: observed costs include four of the summoner’s fingers, complete destruction of all memories of the summoner’s name, and a period of unspecified “torment” for the summoner in a time-dilated pocket dimension upon their natural death. Entities will act in a highly self-interested, deceptive manner when forming deals. For instance, they will often attempt to formulate the conditions of the deal such that the summoner does not fully appreciate the cost they have committed to. Third, the overall result of SCP-2791 is to provide ITCD Bank and its employees with a number of favourable outcomes, particularly in financial activities. Each outcome is generated by a distinct subsystem of linked oaths within SCP-2791. Typically, the oath subsystems are constructed in a manner that mitigates any negative effects that would otherwise be incurred by the ultimate beneficiary. In the terminology of graph theory, these subsystems are overlapping subgraphs of the SCP-2791 multigraph.6 Fourth, SCP-2791 is large. At the most recent census, SCP-2791 comprised over 11,000,000 individual oaths involving over 40,000 unique anomalous entities. Overview of GARMR: An executive summary of The General Agreement on the Regulation and Maintenance of Reality (2015, version 21) is provided below. The full text of the agreement can be found at Document 2791-A. Amendments to the original 2010 version are highlighted. ▼ ━━━━━━ Show GARMR summary ━━━━━━ ▼ △ ━━━━━━ Hide GARMR summary ━━━━━━ △ 1. In order to decrease the scale of the anomaly over the long term, the Foundation recommends in general that no new oaths are to be added to SCP-2791. Adding oaths may be justified in certain named circumstances; for instance, when necessary to prevent widespread loss of human life that would otherwise result from SCP-2791 effects, or if the addition of an oath will ultimately cause a decrease in total oath number. 2. EO staff All employees and board members of ITCD Bank are not to use SCP-2791 to bestow upon themselves, or any other human, any anomalous augmentations. Especially discouraged are anomalous biological augmentations, including but not limited to extended lifespan, increased physical strength or agility, improved sensory perception, ability to generate fire, all forms of telepathy or “mind-reading”, ability to transform parts of the body into animal animal or plant non-human anatomy, and enlargement or duplication of organs. Board members and employees of ITCD Bank currently possessing such are to cooperate with the Foundation in having anomalous augmentations removed. EO staff are strongly discouraged from using SCP-2791 to bestow any benefit, anomalous or otherwise, upon employees of the SCP Foundation, particularly those employees who are involved in the containment of SCP-2791. 3. Certain anomalous entities in the SCP-2791 network are consistently involved in oaths that the Foundation deems to be excessively hazardous to the maintenance of reality. EO staff are not to interact further with any SCP-2791 entity possessing a Foundation-assessed safety rating lower than “BBB‒”. EO staff are not to use acceptably rated entities as intermediates or conduits to facilitate oaths with unsuitably rated entities. EO staff are not to formulate combinations of unsuitably rated entities whose emergent properties mimic the behaviour of acceptably rated entities. 4. Oaths are not to generate persistent anomalous entities or phenomena in our home dimension. Oaths are not to further involve Foundation-named SCP objects, including but not limited to SCP-738, SCP-1521, and SCP-1442. 5. Human beings, geographical places, and planets are not to be designated as collateral in any oath. 6. Oaths are not to alter the fundamental nature of reality, which is defined as including parameters such as the values of physical constants, the direction of time, the geometry and number of dimensions in spaces, the age of the universe, and the size of the universe. △ ━━━━━━ Hide GARMR summary ━━━━━━ △ Case study: The 11,000,000 oaths in SCP-2791 are arranged into approximately 800,000 subgroups. In most cases, each subgroup can be thought of as a "closed walk" of oaths within the overall system, which is designed to produce a specific resultant benefit to ITCD Bank, and which operates independently of other subgroups. Of the 800,000 subgroups in the SCP-2791 system, 104 have been classified by the Foundation. The complexity of each subgroup and of the overall SCP-2791 system renders understanding and containing the anomaly difficult. The subgraph of oaths designated SCP-2791-126101 is one of the few that the Foundation considers to be mostly understood. To provide an insight into the structure of oath subgraphs within SCP-2791, a description of SCP-2791-126101 is given below. ▼ ━━━━━━ Show SCP-2791-126101 case study ━━━━━━ ▼ △ ━━━━━━ Hide SCP-2791-126101 case study ━━━━━━ △ SCP-2791-126101 oath subgraph 1. First, the bank summons an entity named in Extraglobal Operations documentation as "Khr’zrgzh the Dreadlord". The bank enters into a standard blood-magick contract with the entity. The terms of the contract state that the beneficiary forfeits ten years of their life to the service of Khr’zrgzh in exchange for a standard magickal boon — in this case, a curse placed on a rival’s bloodline — upon completion of the period of service. To avoid a delay of ten years before the boon is received, and also to avoid surrendering a member of the company to the service of Khr’zrgzh, the bank formulates the following system of oaths. 2. The bank summons the spirit of Freewater Homes, a Bermuda-based housing association and wholly owned subsidiary of the bank which had been empowered with limited thaumaturgical capabilities in a previous set of oaths. Freewater Homes acts as a supervising party in the creation of a spiritual paradimensional vessel (SPV), labelled here as Alpha. The bank extracts the soul of a homeless Bermudan woman and transfers the soul balance to Freewater Homes as payment for this operation. 3. Spectral Walker K2, an extradimensional deity-like entity (EDLE) capable of travelling between dimensions within the local brane cluster, is channelled from Dimension 1A by Freewater Homes. Freewater Homes then arranges a fate pact between SPV Alpha and SW K2, causing SPV Alpha to tunnel instantaneously into Dimension 1A. 4. SPV Alpha and SW K2 merge their life essences to form a single SPV Beta. SPV Beta utilises SW K2’s abilities to tunnel into Dimension 1B, a sister dimension of Dimension 1A, taking advantage of extempore-low sacrificial tariffs required for travel between sister dimensions. Notably, Dimension 1B is a metaphysical copy of Dimension 1A, and is identical in all ways to it except temporally, in that it operates exactly ten years prior to the relative time frame of both Dimension 1A and Dimension 0. 5. SPV B then tunnels into Dimension 0 from Dimension 1B. Because of the different temporal frame of the origin dimension, SPV B enters Dimension 0 ten years in the past relative to the formation of the deal with Khr’zrgzh. SPV B separates into SW K2 and SPV A, and both entities remain in Dimension 0 for ten years. 6. In the contract with Khr’zrgzh the Dreadlord, the bank names SPV A as the beneficiary of the blood-magick oath. Both the original SPV A and the aged version of SPV A, labelled here as SPV A+10, are present in Dimension 0 when the contract is signed. Khr’zrgzh witnesses the ten years of time weathering on SPV A+10 compared to SPV A, which forces Khr’zrgzh to deem the forfeit of ten years of life as completed.7 The boon of the bloodline curse is granted, Khr’zrgzh demanifests, and SW K2 consumes SPV A+10 as payment for services rendered. △ ━━━━━━ Hide SCP-2791-126101 case study ━━━━━━ △ History: In 1996, Prometheus Labs began construction on a long-planned experimental facility called the Superenergetic Thaumaturgy Collector (STC). Its intended function was to generate and analyse powerful thaumaturgical events, with the ultimate goal of devising a theoretical framework of physical laws to explain thaumaturgical phenomena. The facility was never completed due to [REDACTED] subsequent collapse of Prometheus Labs. Prior to the formation of SCP-2791, ITCD Bank had for many years maintained an interest in anomalous phenomena under a small but functional “Department of Psychical Concerns”, founded in 1897 by Peking branch manager and amateur occultist Edward Hillier. Increasingly regarded by the bank’s directors as an awkward historical relic, interest in Psychical Concerns was renewed following the department’s unexpected and profitable success in predicting the 1998 crash of the Russian ruble by tasseography.8 Through intermediaries at Marshall, Carter and Dark, the 13 surviving members of the STC research team contacted the Department of Psychical Concerns, and secured employment there in June 1999. In early 2001, the newly revitalised department was expanded into its own division and renamed “Extraglobal Operations”, accompanied by a shift in focus away from the passive study of anomalies to active exploitation. It is also around this time that experimental prototypes of SCP-2791-like systems were first created, utilising thaumaturgical techniques originally developed at the STC. The Foundation was made aware of SCP-2791 in February 2010, when SCP-738-1 activated spontaneously and began composing documents at a rate of 20 pages per second. The documents demanifested upon completion, rendering study difficult. SCP-738 initially refused to disclose the cause of its activation, referencing “client confidentiality”. After a deal for this information was authorised,9 SCP-738 then revealed that it had been remotely contacted by EO staff three months previously, and had been in constant communication with them since to negotiate the terms of a complex multi-party contract for [REDACTED].10 Voluntary containment of EO staff at the Advisory Containment Site was achieved in October 2010. Incident Log: The incident log for SCP-2791 is given below. ▼ ━━━━━━ Show SCP-2791 Incident Log ━━━━━━ ▼ △ ━━━━━━ Hide SCP-2791 Incident Log ━━━━━━ △ Date Incident 2010-02-17 Deal for [REDACTED] with SCP-738 authorised for cause of activation, alerting Foundation to the existence of SCP-2791. 2010-02-21 Correspondence begins with Extraglobal Operations department at ITCD Bank. Paul Ritter, Extraglobal Operations Head of Regulatory Compliance, is designated Foundation Liaison Officer by ITCD Bank and becomes Foundation’s primary contact in EO. 2010-10-01 Voluntary containment of EO department achieved. 2010-12-03 Senior Researcher Dell'Avaro11’s first draft of GARMR put into effect. 2011-04-24 Initial census places SCP-2791 at 90,142 oaths. 2011-07-11 SCP-2791 reaches 100,000 oath milestone. 2012-05-26 Junior Researcher ████████ [REDACTED]. 2012-06-15 Five SCP-2791 containment personnel, including Senior Researcher Dell'Avaro12 [REDACTED] 2013-01-09 In response to Incidents 2791/2012-05-26 and 2791/2012-06-15, all current and potential SCP-2791 containment personnel are to be assessed using the Global Non-conscious Personality Test (GNPT). Recruitment guidelines now consider any of the following GNPT values to be definite grounds for disqualification: HEDONISM1 metric greater than 57; MATERIALIST3 metric greater than 61; LOYAL2F metric lower than 70; SELFIMPORT metric greater than 73; AMBITIOUS_COMPLEX total score greater than 401. 2014-06-03 SCP-2791 reaches 1,000,000 oath milestone. 2014-06-15 Paul Ritter steps down as Extraglobal Operations Head of Regulatory Compliance and Foundation Liaison Officer, replaced by Senior Vice President Matt Dell'Avaro. 2014-09-22 Application to upgrade SCP-2791 from Euclid to Keter filed by: Senior Researcher Recht. 2014-09-29 Application rejected by: Site Director Leroux. 2014-11-03 P1 application to upgrade SCP-2791 from Euclid to Keter filed by: Junior Assistant Researcher Recht and Senior Researcher Dharamvir Singh. 2014-11-04 Application rejected by: O5-6. 2015-06-19 Major oath non-completion incident: unexpected fluctuation in the price of Nigerian cornmeal results in ITCD Bank being unable to fulfil the terms of oath SCP-2791-2144925-17. Entire population of Bielefeld, Germany, which had been named as collateral in the deal, is subsequently consumed by mediating entity "Balgo'th Junior". 2016-02-26 SCP-2791 reaches 5,000,000 oath milestone. 2016-12-08 SCP-2791 reaches 10,000,000 oath milestone. △ ━━━━━━ Hide SCP-2791 Incident Log ━━━━━━ △ Footnotes 1. General Agreement on the Regulation and Maintenance of Reality, 2015. See Document 2791-A for full text. 2. Reworded at the request of Extraglobal Operations staff, authorised 2014-06-18 3. See Document 2791-D for passive incentivisation and encouragement guidelines. 4. Observed examples include exposed bone structures, whole-body aplasia cutis (missing skin layers), and polymelia (multiple limbs). 5. Observed examples include ungulate (hooved animal) cranial horns, and chiropteran (bat-like) wings. 6. All SCP-2791 Researchers and Containment Specialists above Assistant level are expected to cultivate a good understanding of graph theory. For a primer, see Brooks, William, “Graph Theory for Anomalous Network Containment” in Mathematical Concepts for Foundation Personnel, ed. Agnarsson, Helgi (Site 14: Sable Cage Press, 1995), 96. 7. Why this occurs is not yet understood. It is unclear how Khr'zrgzh, and entities of the same class, perceive reality in our home dimension. 8. Reading tea leaves. 9. For details, see [LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE REQUIRED TO ACCESS THIS DOCUMENT] 10. The Foundation was not able to prevent the deal’s completion. 11. ERROR: No employee profile for this name can be found. The link may contain a spelling error, or this person may no longer be a current Foundation employee. 12. ERROR: No employee profile for this name can be found. The link may contain a spelling error, or this person may no longer be a current Foundation employee. |
SCP-2792 | euclid | SCP-2792 - Sarah Snow Rabbit A good rabbit treated coldly. Image Credit The doll was created by Alana Geary, a good friend of mine. Credit goes to photoutopia for the second picture. Credit to the Euclid symbol on the pic on the front page of the tabs goes to SunnyClockwork ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} Item#: SCP-2792 Level3 Secondary Class: {$secondary-class} Disruption Class: dark Risk Class: caution link to memo Assigned Site Site Director Research Head Assigned Task Force Site-45 REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED SCP-2792-1 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2792 is to be contained in Secure Holding Cell 368 (SHC 368) on Site-45-C. SHC 368 has been modified to tolerate a minimum internal temperature of -225° C. Equipment and luxuries expected to interact with SCP-2792 must also be equipped to survive these conditions. SHC 368 must be equipped with high-capacity heating vents to counteract extreme cold in the case of an emergency or emotional instability. All personnel entering SHC 368 are to wear at least Class-A insulated environment suits. If for any reason SCP-2792 leaves its cell, all Site-45-C personnel must vacate to either Site-45-A or Site-45-B. In accordance with Hayward Protocol, SCP-2792 is allowed counseling every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Description: SCP-2792 is the collective term for SCP-2792-1 and SCP-2792-2. SCP-2792-1 is a white rabbit doll with red hands and legs, black button eyes, and gauze cloth wrapped around its head, neck, and wrists. It is composed primarily of polyester cotton, and has a core temperature of approximately −210° C. With SCP-2792-2 inhabiting it, SCP-2792-1 is capable of movement at speeds averaging 4 km/h. The temperature surrounding SCP-2792 is lowered to an extreme degree, reaching -45 °C on average, but this does not come from SCP-2792-1 directly. If left uncontained, the weather within a 72km radius will be similarly altered, often causing blizzard or extreme snowfall conditions. SCP-2792 is capable of consciously lowering the surrounding temperature further1, but is unable to raise it past -21°C. If not focusing on managing its effects, the temperature will return to -45°C. SCP-2792-2 SCP-2792-2 is former agent Sarah Crowely. SCP-2792-2 is 197 cm tall, suffering from stage 1 SCP-1903 infection, and has become a semi-corporeal2 entity. Despite this, SCP-2792-2 exhibits greater strength than that formerly observed in Agent Crowely. Before designation, Agent Sarah Crowely died while exploring SCP-1619. SCP-2792-2 is capable of inhabiting SCP-2792-1 and controlling it as if it were a body. SCP-2792 instances can not be further than 5 meters away from each other. If moved away from SCP-2792-1, SCP-2792-2 will disappear, and will reappear inhabiting SCP-2792-1. SCP-2792 has a known connection to a Brutus-Class Demiurge entity known as "Sari", who originated and died in SCP-2746. Agent Sarah Crowely, SCP-2792, and Sari are expected to have been the same person at different points in time. SCP-2792's effect on the surrounding temperature is suspected to be related to Sari, who was often associated with harsh blizzards in SCP-2746. Addendum-2792-1: SCP-2792 was found on 12/20/20██ in the Mojave Desert unintentionally causing a large-scale ground blizzard. Information on this event could not be concealed due to the resulting blizzard reaching Las Vegas, but ties to SCP-2792 or any Foundation involvement were successfully contained. Currently, the blizzard has been publicly labeled as a "freak weather event." SCP-2792 was found near a previously airtight case produced by Prometheus Labs, which SCP-2792 broke while trying to free itself. F-2792 Int-2792-0 IA-2792-1 Doc-2792-2 Int-2792-3 SL-2792-4 DS-2792-5 DO-2746-237 Forward-2792 SCP-2792 Documents The following is a collection of logs and interviews pertaining to SCP-2792's time spent with Prometheus Labs, as well as recovered documentation from Prometheus Labs. Due to SCP-2792's history with the Foundation, other SCP Files may be referenced. These Documents are provided under jurisdiction of Hayward Protocol, and may only be viewed by Site-45 psychiatric staff, staff with specialized 2792 clearance, the current Site-45 Administrator, and those with O5 designations. Interview-2792-0 Interviewed: SCP-2792, referenced as Sarah Interviewer: Dr. ██████ Foreword: This interview took place after SCP-2792's identity as Agent Sarah Crowely was confirmed to be true (█ days after containment). Dr. ██████ was chosen because of their friendly relations to SCP-2792 while it was employed by the Foundation. SCP-2792 was referred to as "Sarah" by Dr. ██████ over the course of this interview. <Begin Log> Dr. ██████: Well, hello Sarah. SCP-2792: [pauses] "Sarah?" Not "SCP-whatever-my-number-is"? I take it you found better evidence than just how I know why there was a fist-shaped Dent in the ladies locker room? Dr. ██████: Y-yeah, we did. And yes, you and Stuart [DATAfucked like animals back there. EXPUNGED]. SCP-2792: [laughs] Pffft, I can't believe you know that after all these years. I think it was when I was drunk off my ass during the Halloween party eons ago. Who told you that? Dr. ██████: Well, it was pretty memorable, don't you think? We still have that huge dent you left in one of the lockers to admire. SCP-2792: Wait, seriously? Its been decades! Is it still working? Dr. ██████: Miraculously. SCP-2792: Damn! Well, at least they replaced the sinks. Dr. ██████: Yeah… Well, it's good to know you're making light of all this. A good sign that you're recovering. Do you think you're ready to talk about your time at Prometheus? SCP-2792: I uh… I can try… Can't you just… I don't know, go through Prometheus's medical records? Dr. ██████: We can, and we are. But the most we're getting out of this is this Dr. Alva's personal notes. You really want their notes to be the only input we have on what happened? [pause] Besides, it's good for you to vent. SCP-2792: I guess… But first… I heard something about "Hayward Protocol." Could you tell me what that is? What does it have to do with Stuart? Dr. ██████: If I tell you, will you stop stalling? SCP-2792: [pauses] Yes. Dr. ██████: It guarantees safe and comfortable conditions for well-behaved, sapient skips. Mostly patient-doctor confidentiality, counseling, sources of entertainment, that kind of thing. Stuart was able to get it passed for Site-45 while he was admin. SCP-2792: Oh, that's nice… do you think I could see him? Dr. ██████: I'll… put a word in. SCP-2792: Y-… "you'll put a word in?" Seriously? It's been god knows how long, and all you're gonna do is "put a word in?" [sighs] Thanks. Dr. ██████: It's the most I can do. I'm not even sure if it's okay to be discussing this. SCP-2792: Why wouldn't it be okay to talk about him? Did something happen to him? What's going on? Dr. ██████: No, no. It's just… red tape. SCP-2792: … Sure. Dr. ██████: So, what happened? At Prometheus? SCP-2792: Dr. Alva's a sadistic fuck is what happened. They had a problem with me from day one. I didn't even know them but apparently, the quack knew me. I'm just… That fucker drugged me. A lot. Is that good enough for you? Dr. ██████: Did they hurt you, physically? SCP-2792: [pauses; SCP-2792 becomes visibly upset as the room's temperature begins to drop] As a matter of fact, yes. Yes they did… Listen, can we stop? I don't want to talk about them. Dr. ██████: We do need to talk about this someti- SCP-2792: You don't think I know that? I said I don't want to talk about them now, ██████! Jesus, what do I gotta say to get your fat face to shut up!? You wanna talk, how about you start by cutting the shit about Stuart, huh? Look, can you just… fuck off? I'm not in the mood to deal with this shit. Dr. ██████: [pauses] Sure thing, Sarah. SCP-2792: [exhales, temperature begins to rise back to average levels] Sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I'll talk about it, just… not now… If you give me a copy of whatever, I'll add to it or verify it or whatever… I don't think I'm capable of talking right now. Dr. ██████: I understand. I'll just show myself out. Just remember to take care of yourself. <End Log> Closing Statement: Once Dr. ██████ left SHC 368, the temperature lowered to an extreme degree. SCP-2792 moved itself to its bed, and placed itself under the covers and against the wall two minutes after the interview. Initial Assessment 2792-1 Initial Assessment - CRAFTER 004 Patient name: Crowely, Sarah (#4, Sari) ID: 1000985634736634674 Date: 03/27/1960 Time: 18:45 HISTORY: Sarah Crowely is a former Crafter (#4, Sari) and a former SCP Foundation agent. Between her and Stuart Hayward (#3, Suwaird), her partner, she was the first to die, and inherit an artificial body (note: said body is a doll that has been designed by Administrator Agatha White). Sarah has shown phenomenal strength and vitality while human, which is expected to return in her secondary presence. STATUS: Patient has become very weak as a result of the doll she is bound to. However, her secondary presence is expected to surpass her former faculties, and reach Post War Crafter-Level after her planned treatment. Her recovery is showing promise. The temperature around the patient lowers over time. This effect is expected to increase as she recovers, and becomes more like her original form. This is a reflection of her role and status in ████. INSTRUCTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS/PLAN: The doll the patient is bound to has been designed to simulate the effects of foreign agents once they have been intentionally injected into its core. This is to aid in the administration of daily vitamins, nutrients, and prescribed agents. The goal of the patient's care is to make her stay seem as quick and as painless as possible via regularly administered sleep aids, while encouraging a steady recovery of her secondary presence. It has also been treated to increase durability so that the patient will not have to self-repair post-recovery. Patient's stay is to last until her partner, Stuart Hayward's (#3, Suwaird) current human presence expires. No further action will be taken on behalf of Prometheus Labs to accelerate or delay his arrival. Patient will remain in the care of Dr. Alva and their team until then. ~ 2 Document 2792-2 Note: The following are samples of the notes left behind in Dr. Alva's computer. Most of the notes were held in encrypted files, held alongside copies of SCP-2792's prescription notes. 03/27/1960 I'm not sure how to process this. I joined this place to redeem myself in the eyes of my partner. I never imagined after putting in all this work into showing him I'm a changed person, this… despot would fall right into my lap. I almost couldn't hide my… disgust when Agatha tasked me with showing her even a fraction of the civility I showed to those back home. Why didn't I speak up? I WANTED to get kicked off of this assignment. Whatever, I'll see if I can't lug this off onto someone else. 03/28/1960 Ms. White's debrief on what she wants done was finally delivered. I knew we'd have some conflicts of interest, but I didn't expect them to be so… easy to deal with. All she wants is time to pass quickly for the 'patient.' How long does she think it'll take for Suwaird to die? I suppose it doesn't matter. This is easy to work with. I told her I can put her to rest until it's time for her to wake up. Should be painless. Lucky bitch. I wish I could just lie around and sleep all day. 04/7/1960 It's been a little over a week with this assignment. My mind keeps going back to a few days ago, where I had a little more fun with it than I was probably allowed. The 'patient' was lying there as usual, and it was time for me to switch her bags and whatnot. She's been making it fucking cold in there, and I was more preoccupied on that than what I was doing. I tried throwing a blanket over her, but it didn't work like I hoped. I remembered how cold it was… how cold she made it eons ago. Then I hit her. And then I kept hitting her. I knew she couldn't feel it, on account of the drugs. Probably didn't even care. But I did. I felt… better. I almost forgot I could get fired for doing that. In hindsight though, I could technically do that again. I mean, there's only surveillance of the halls, not of her actual room. I technically could go in there when I'm supposed to, do my shit, and clock her one when no one's looking. I could keep doing this every day if I wanted. Hell, she deserves worse. But there's not much a point to it if she can't feel it, outside of just mental masturbation. Is there? I might do it just every once in awhile. Call it "stress relief." 04/8/1960 What if I just… made up a reason to prescribe her tetrodotoxin3? And then, only administered that, in terms of sleep aid? I'm only really worried about the others. If they see me, then they could get me fired. I'll only do it at night, when they're out of the building. I know just the perfect strain that would paralyze her in such a way that she'd seem asleep, but really be just as awake and feeling everything. Not like the bitch can die this time. Fuck it. Interview-2792-3 Interviewed: SCP-2792, referenced as Sarah Interviewer: Dr. ██████ Dr. ██████: Hello, Sarah. You ready to talk? We have some questions for you. SCP-2792: Yeah… I'm ready. Dr. ██████: Let's start from the beginning. Take your time with these. Do you know how much time passed since you were under Prometheus's care? SCP-2792: Yes. I know I died on the 28th of March. Year 1960. It's been roughly 38 years. Dr. ██████: Good, good. You're doing great. You said that you were directly handled by Dr. Alva. How much do you know about them? SCP-2792: They aren't human. They made claims to be some kind of… immortal reality bender. I can confirm the immortal part, but nothing outside of that… One time, the sick fuck slit their throat just to freak me out. Outside of that, no. They're apparently a medical doctor. One who Prometheus trusted enough to take care of me. Dr. ██████: Besides Alva, were there others who hurt you? You said that they were an immortal? Do you think there are others like that? SCP-2792: No, Alva was the only one. Prometheus wanted me in a coma for the entirety of my stay, but that's it… And I don't know how many people were like [Alva]. I saw what White did to them. She made them just disappear, just like that. So I think something is up with her too. Dr. ██████: Was Alva interrogating you? And were you the only one being treated this way? Were you the only person under care? SCP-2792: No, and as far as I know, no. Dr. ██████: Do you think they know any sensitive information regarding the Foundation? SCP-2792: White might. Alva, I doubt. Dr. ██████: Any idea why you're in your current state? SCP-2792: Not really. It looks like me, I suppose. It works sort of like a… possessable phylactery that I'm bound to. If I'm going to be honest, I feel more… comfortable like this? More so than when I was prior. I don't quite know how to describe it. To be frank, I think this was just the easiest way for them to get me back. Dr. ██████: Speaking of, why do you think Prometheus did this to you? SCP-2792: I don't know. This isn't normally how they do things, is it? You'll have to ask the Administrator. Dr. ██████: I know this will be hard for you, but what did Alva do to you exactly?… Take your time. SCP-2792: They uh… They started out by putting me on this drug. I was completely paralyzed, but I felt every single thing they did. Once they figured I was awake, they knocked the wind out of me, ripped out my IV, and threw me across the room. My arm felt like they tore it off. They fixed me up each time, but it only got worse. They even started recording everything for god knows why… They brought a baton with them one day, and thankfully, that was what got them caught. Dr. ██████: Yeah, we saw. What do you think Alva was doing this for? SCP-2792: I was thinking about the same thing. One day, they said they were doing all of this out of revenge, because they thought I was something named "Sari." They told me Sari punished them. For what, I don't know, but knowing what they're capable of, they probably deserved it. Dr. ██████: That was all I had. Thank you Sarah, you did great. We'll let you know if we need anything else. SCP-2792: Don't mention it. But I'm still not over Stuart. Why won't you tell me anything about him? Is he dead? I need to know. You owe me that. Dr. ██████: Stuart… Stuart went through some changes. He died and was resurrected like you. He got classified as an SCP. SCP-2792: Oh… oh… what happened? Dr. ██████: He was created in Prometheus Labs, but something impersonated you while he was in there. SCP-2792: Oh no… Couldn't you vouch for me? Dr. ██████: We could, and would, but we just… don't know how yet. She hit him in a very emotional place, so we don't know how he'd react to learning about you. SCP-2792: Just… just tell him. Tell him what I told you. Hell, give him my file. Please. Dr. ██████: I'll… see if I can. <End Log> Surveillance Log-2792-4 Foreward: On 01/05/98; 20:07, Prometheus Administrator Agatha White enters SCP-2792's room. The following was found on Dr. Alva's computer, recorded via camcorder. <Begin Log> [Dr. White enters the room, and sets her purse down by the door, and approaches SCP-2792-1] Dr. White: Hey Sari, how're you holding up?… You probably can't hear me, and even if you did, you probably don't remember me. I just wanted to swing by, since your time here is about to end. Hell, Prometheus is about to end. You'll see Suwaird soon. Yay, right? I'm sorry I haven't been here for you for the good part of four decades… I'm terrible, I know. I was just so busy, ya know? Especially lately: I've been preparing, making losses as tiny as possible. Plus, If I'm going to be honest, I kinda just… didn't want to see you like this. It's why I handed the whole thing off to Alva and never looked back till now. Anyway, I'll let you get back to it. Love you. [She sets some papers down on the desk, but pauses] Dr. White: Wait… what's this prescription? Why did they prescribe you this strand? Wait… what's…? [Dr. White looks down, and picks up a baton from underneath the desk. Afterwards, she begins to search the room, reading files and going through Alva's computer, appearing increasingly disturbed.] Dr. White: Oh… Alva… Fuck. <End Log> Foreword: The following is the last recording regarding SCP-2792 before Prometheus's collapse on 01/09/98. This log was found inside the container SCP-2792 was recovered in (See Addendum-2792-1). Log begins with Dr. Alva returning from vacation, locking the door behind them. <Begin Log> Dr. Alva: Hello, princess! Good to be back, good to be back. Well, let's get your shots out of the way… [Dr. Alva moves toward the medicine cabinet and collects several bottles and syringes, bringing them to SCP-2792-1. Dr. White unlocks and enters the room with two guards] Dr. Alva: Oh, hello Administrator. What are you doing here? Dr. White: Nothing. Just to inform you that you no longer work with Sari. You're done. Dr. Alva: Oh? So I suppose that means Stu's dead? Dr. White: Soon. But it's not the reason why I'm here. If it was, I wouldn't be here. Dr. Alva: Then why are you here? Dr. White: You know damn well why. Repeated abuse of a patient, and god knows what else. Don't even get me started on what you did in ████, slaver. Dr. Alva: Oh… you know about that, huh? Dr. White: Yes, I do. God, no one but Suwaird and Sari even knew, did they? Dr. Alva: There were a couple of people. And don't talk to me about what I did. Everyone was guilty of something then, and you know it, hypocrite. I'm not gonna sit here and pity myself about what I did back in ████. I don't regret a single person captured, sold, eaten, whatever. I accept the pain I caused. It was hell, and I did what I had to to survive. As did you. So. Go ahead. Fire me. Dr. White: I had something else in mind. <End Log> Closing Statement: At the end of this log, the room went dark, and their actions could not be made out. A gasp can be heard from Alva, but no other significant sound was detected. When the lights came back on, Dr. White and her guards were the only ones visible. Dr. White then adjusted her tie before turning off Dr. Alva's camcorder. Dr. Alva was not found after the collapse. Discharge Summary 2792-5 Discharge Summary - CRAFTER 004 Patient name: Crowely, Sarah (FKA; Sari) ID: 1000985634736634674 Date Admitted: 03/27/1960 Date Discharged: 12/8/1998 Time: 09:55 STATUS: Patient is in worse condition than the administration was led to believe. While she is certainly healthy in terms of physical well being, she has suffered severe pain and mental scarring at the hands of Dr. Alva. Dr. Alva is currently being handled by Administrator Agatha White, who is reinflicting the punishments assigned to them in ████. INSTRUCTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS/PLAN: Patient is to be handed to the SCP Foundation, as further care in Prometheus Labs will be highly problematic. She, along with Stuart Hayward, will be fully updated on their past lives before Insurgence has begun. Together, they will decide on their future actions, and how they wish to respond to Insurgence. Disciplinary Order-2746-237 WITH NO REGRET we execute Alva's punishment for their atrocities towards our people. Alva served as an oracle of ████. They were of little worth. We wish to say that their services were useful in better days, however, they were not. Prior to their current state, Alva took advantage of those less fortunate than them. Their punishment is deserved, and few will miss them. Prior to their current state, they had captured and organized the selling and trade of their brothers and sisters, for the purposes of harvesting and engagement. Alva was discovered in the act of selling one of their brothers to a defect member of the Furies. The following orders, in lieu of crucifixion and relocation to the under plane, have been commissioned for Alva's punishment: Alva's tongue is to be removed, so that they can no longer spread their lies, or charm those they wish to deceive. They are to be butchered in a similar fashion to the way they have butchered others; cut, sliced, and amputated. Their flesh is not to be eaten so that we can set an example, to show that even through desperation, we are not like them. Each butchered piece of them are to be spiked and chained apart, as opposed to burned or eaten. This is so that they may know the bondage that they have bestowed upon others. Footnotes 1. SCP-2792 has a record -201°C for a duration of 1 hour and 23 minutes. 2. semi-corporeal : A Foundation-coined term used to describe objects, entities, etc, which are not composed of matter and can pass through solid objects, yet can still physically interact, or somewhat interact, with corporeal objects as if they were. 3. Tetrodotoxin is a type of neurotoxin found in several aquatic animals. |
SCP-2793 | euclid | SCP-2793 instance SCP-2793 instance SCP-2793 instance Item #: SCP-2793 Special Containment Procedures: Foundation assets are to regularly remind extant space agencies of the risks involving exploration of Saturn's rings to prevent possible discovery of SCP-2793. If a non-Foundation mission attempts to access the rings of Saturn it is to be sabotaged and a cover story issued. Misinformation campaigns are to remain on constant standby to dispute any discovery of SCP-2793. Non-Foundation personnel who become aware of SCP-2793 should be administered Class-C amnestics. Study of SCP-2793 is to be conducted with samples collected from prior missions to Saturn. Further missions towards the main body of SCP-2793 orbiting Saturn are prohibited without level 4 approval. Description: SCP-2793 is a collection of nano-machines located in the rings of Saturn. The overall purpose of SCP-2793 is hypothesized to involve the maintenance and repair of Saturn's rings. Individual nano-machines have been observed harvesting trace elements from space. SCP-2793 also deploys several specialized micro-machines into Saturn's atmosphere on a regular basis to harvest materials for maintenance activities. The rings maintained by SCP-2793 are part of a much larger transmitter capable of releasing a laser in a continuous beam with over 2 x 10^26 watts. By measuring residual background radiation after each activation, Foundation astronomers have determined that over the past century the ring activated 7 times in total (1903, 1933, 1960, 1990, 1994, 2006, 2010). This has corresponded with the appearance of the Great White Spot in Saturn's atmosphere. Detailed analysis of single instances of SCP-2793 has revealed engineering and materials far in advance of current technologies. Such technology includes quantum processors1 and nano electrokinetic thrusters.2 To date, SCP-2793 instances acquired by the Foundation have been reverse engineered and the new technologies are currently being deployed in experimental models. Following further studies by Foundation researchers, SCP-2793 is hypothesized to be the creator of the rings around Saturn. Further documentation recovered from SCP-2793, along with observations of instances of SCP-2793 expanding sections of the ring, lend credence to the hypothesis that SCP-2793 constructed the rings around Saturn artificially. + LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE REQUIRED - ACCESS GRANTED Saturn schematic recovered from SCP-2793 database Recovery of SCP-2793 instances after the incident listed in Addendum-C revealed that the hardware locks on their storage medium had been severely damaged, allowing the Foundation to gain access to the files stored. Uncorrupted files were obtained and included the schematics for the construction of several SCP-2793 instances (above), as well as a schematic for the construction of the ring itself (below). The schematic for the overall construction of the ring appears to detail the planetary engineering of Saturn to include a large broadcasting dish anchored in the atmosphere. The dish is theorized to be active when the Great White Spot emerges in Saturn's atmosphere. The rings around Saturn appear to collect energy by acting as a kinetic generator, producing a large amount of energy as it moves through space. This energy is transmitted into the core of Saturn which has been modified into an extremely large power capacitor. When a transmission is taking placing this energy is released into the dish and focused into a high powered laser beam. An uncorrupted segment of a mission statement was also recovered and deciphered: Mission Statement Peace through absolute power In this galaxy of chaos, one can only achieve true peace with a powerful army in charge. The 7 space beacons were built with great cost to bring the dissidents to heel, ushering in a golden age of peace and prosperity. Addendum-A + LEVEL 2 CLEARANCE REQUIRED - ACCESS GRANTED 3 large constructs, collectively designated as SCP-2793-A, were detected during an exploration mission. The constructs appear to be powerful wireless transmitters, transmitting energy into the core of Saturn. This energy is harvested from the ring itself by other SCP-2793 instances and provided to SCP-2793-A for transmission. When Foundation probes first encountered an instance of SCP-2793-A, a message was remotely uploaded onto Foundation computers. The message was deciphered and included below: Note: One Cycle is hypothesized to be correspondent with two Earth hours. One Epicycle is thought to be correspondent with 30 Earth seconds. The exact correlation between Rcycles and Earth time is unknown. Transcript Start Unknown species interaction logged, welcome to the local space beacon. Estimated time since last operation: 21900 Cycles Power levels: Acceptable Ring matrix: Offline Spatial region: Stable Risk of collapse: Minimal Overall status: Offline Additional Notes: Ring matrix is offline. Please restart core generators before operating space beacon. It should be noted that according to the information provided, SCP-2793 was last operated during the re-emergence of the Great White Spot in 2010. Addendum-B + LEVEL 3 CLEARANCE REQUIRED - ACCESS GRANTED On the date of ██/██/2016, a power surge was detected along the rings of Saturn. Observation of Saturn revealed that the Great White Spot had reformed in the northern hemisphere of Saturn, coinciding with the build up of power occurring in the rings. On ██/██/2016, a pulse of energy was released from Saturn, measurements of its trajectory revealed that it was on a collision path with the Castor star system. Attempts to access SCP-2793-A by the observation post returned the following statement. The message was deciphered and included below. Transcript Start Unknown species interaction logged, welcome to the local space beacon. Estimated time since last operation: 0 Cycles 22 Rcycles 17 Epicycles Power levels: Acceptable Ring matrix: Online Spatial region: Unstable Risk of collapse: High Overall status: Armed Additional Notes: Risk of collapse is high, operation of space beacon is dangerous, proceed with caution. Several segments of the ring were also observed to be breaking away from the main ring around Saturn and entering the atmosphere. This continued for several days before subsiding. The following statement was returned upon the Foundation accessing SCP-2793-A after the event. The message was deciphered and included below. Transcript Start Unknown species interaction logged, welcome to the local space beacon. Estimated time since last operation: 40 Cycles 10 Rcycles 12 Epicycles Power levels: Acceptable Ring matrix: Online Spatial region: Stable Risk of collapse: Minimal Overall status: Armed Additional notes: Ring matrix is subsiding, space beacon will shut down in 150 Cycles. Following that storm activity subsided after 300 hours had elapsed. The released pulse of energy is still travelling through deep space. Microwave telescopes at Site-67 are continuing to track its progress. Addendum-C + LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE REQUIRED - ACCESS GRANTED On the 16th of December 2016, a message was transmitted from SCP-2793-A towards the observational post. It was deciphered and included below. Transcript Start Unknown species interaction logged, welcome to the local space beacon. Estimated time since last operation: ERROR Power levels: Offline Ring matrix: Offline Spatial region: Error Risk of collapse: Error Overall status: Error Additional Notes: Massive damage sustained. Space beacon integrity at risk, complete collapse estimated in 3600 Cycles. Scans reveal that SCP-2793 had intercepted a massive electromagnetic pulse that was released by the magnetar star SWIFT J195509+261406. About 70% of all nano-machines within the ring were instantly destroyed, neutralizing much of the pulse in the process by absorbing it with their own electromagnetic shielding. Calculations of the trajectory revealed it would have engaged in a close range encounter with the Earth. Although no damage was done to the ring, simulations showed that without the nano-machines to maintain the structure, the ring would begin to break apart and reenter Saturn over the course of a year. A proposal for Foundation intervention in order to preserve the ring of Saturn is currently pending. Following the event, a message transmitted from the magnetar star was also intercepted by the observation post around SCP-2793. The message was in a similar language to the ones utilized by SCP-2793-A instances and was deciphered without incident. It included below. Transcript Start UNKNOWN SPECIES. Cease your investigations into the rings and return to your primitive world. Those rings have ruined entire worlds yet you still seek to take it for yourselves. Consider yourselves warned. Footnotes 1. Capable of representing twice the number of bits when compared to normal processors through the use of 11, 10, 01, 00 bits instead of just 1 and 0 2. An advanced form of space propulsion that uses the principles of electro-osmosis to generate thrust. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2793" by Praetor Avacyn, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2793. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. 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SCP-2794 | keter | An instance of SCP-2794 Item #: SCP-2794 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2794 is to be kept in a standard containment chamber at all times. This enclosure is to be cleaned on a monthly basis. The waste produced by SCP-2794 instances is to be stored within a secure landfill area (Site-898). Description: SCP-2794 is a colony of 87 Coccinellidae, all of an unknown species. Instances highly resemble Coccinella septempunctata, with the exception of their anomalous properties, and a white inscription on their undersides reading "Parum Christum" (Small Christ)1. SCP-2794 instances require no food or other energy sources to survive. Instances are not capable of reproduction, as they are all sterile males. The lifespan of SCP-2794 instances is currently unknown, but no signs of aging have been recorded. Instances of SCP-2794 are impossible to neutralize by any known means. SCP-2794 instances constantly excrete an unknown material via the anus. This material is mildly translucent, and bears a green hue. Waste produced by SCP-2794's is a moderate carcinogen and immuno-suppressant which takes effect after prolonged exposure. For an unknown reason, this effect instead extends the lifespan of all arthropods. This varies upon the species affected, although instances are capable of living for indefinite amounts of time without any energy sources when constantly exposed. This waste is indestructible by any known means and does not decay. As of yet roughly 86,000kg of excretion has been produced, at a rate of around 1kg per 30 minutes. Addendum 2794-A: In order to prevent an NK End of the World scenario, multiple attempts were made to circumvent the threat posed by SCP-2794. The following is a log of all attempts as of the time of writing. + Operations A1-A7 - Hide Operation 2794-A1 (2016/07/01) Objective: To prevent waste production by freezing instances within a large body of water at a temperature of -50 degrees centigrade. Results: Instances' body temperatures rapidly rose, melting the ice. Operation 2794-A2 (2016/09/05) Objective: To completely paralyse SCP-2794 instances, preventing their organs from functioning. Results: Instances were successfully paralysed, yet they continued to excrete at an ordinary rate. Operation 2794-A3 (2016/██/██) Objective: To prevent waste production by covering instance's anus with waste hardened by salivary liquids. Result: Instances began to excrete via the eyes. Operation 2794-A4 (2016/██/██) Objective: To prevent waste production by covering all openings to inner body with waste hardened by salivary liquids. Result: Instance swelled severely for 2 months, before beginning to excrete via a new anus which developed beneath the original. Operation 2794-A5 (2016/██/██) Objective: To deport SCP-2794 outside an 50,000km radius of the earth by use of rockets. Results: SCP-2794 intances were stimulated by the experience, accelerating the excretion. This resulted in a failed launch due to the weight added, resulting in 4 fatalities Operation 2794-A6 (2016/██/██) Objective: To prevent instances from excreting by feeding them wet cement, and then exposing them to great heats (roughly 1400 degrees centigrade) in order to harden this cement. Results: This appeared to have no effect on instances, apart from their excretion bearing a grey hue. Operation 2794-A7 (2016/██/██) Objective: To prevent instances from excretion by encasing them in dried cement. Results: Pressure from the excretion broke through the cement in roughly 2 minutes. Addendum 2794-B: SCP-2794 was discovered in Waterford, Ireland. Upon discovery, instances were seen to have constructed a "globe" 5m in diameter, with a similar appearance to earth. There were multiple marks believed to resemble land masses, large mountains, and spires which do not exist on the present world. There was a Latin inscription at its base, reading "De Locutus Terra" (The Promised Land). Instances were nesting within the interior of the globe, along with multiple different species of Coleoptera. These Coleoptera exhibited aggressive behavior to the agents retrieving SCP-2794, and upon study, were discovered to have lived for more than triple their normal lifespans. Multiple small tunnels were also discovered within the globe (see Addendum 2794-C). Addendum 2794-C: An exploration of the interior of the globe discovered was carried out by use of a miniature drone, under the command of Dr. ███. The following is a log of this exploration. + Exploration Log 2794-A (2016/09/23) - Hide Date: 2016/09/23 Designation: Drone Exploration 2794-A Information: To investigate the interior of the globe built by SCP-2794. Equipment: Spider C1s drone, attachable flashlight, camera with night vision capabilities and a small drill. Personnel: Dr. ███, and SCP-2794's research team (MTF Mu-77, or "Ladybutts"). <begin log> 10:45: Drone is successfully placed within a tunnel found near the base of the structure. Drill is utilised to prevent drone from being damaged by excretion. 17:32: End of the tunnel is reached. Observations show a large open area mostly consisting of SCP-2794 excretion, hardened and placed in the form of "bricks". 17:46: A large structure was found within the area. This appeared to resemble Roman architecture. This was entered, revealing a long series of tunnels inside. These were constructed of excretion, in a similar fashion to the main chamber. 18:32: A large domed room was discovered. Multiple Latin inscriptions were found on the walls of this chamber. The translated inscriptions, listed in a clockwise direction around the walls of the room. "The purity came, and then tyrants followed." "The greed enveloped our promised land." "How dare they harden their hearts so? They did not spare any for its owners." "Your race was enslaved." "Your hearts beat in tune, your eyes are rotten from all of your crying." "Enter my temple. It is yours now." "I have given this temple to your brethren. They will keep it from harm, and they will use its power to reward your weeping." "Come into my arms. All six come to embrace you." 18:56: A large number of various coccinellidae began to attack the drone, and contact was lost. 23:09: Connection was anomalously regained. The outline of a large coccinellid was observed, but the image was not clear due to excessive levels of light. Despite having a full connection, the drones did not operate as expected. It was observed constructing a tunnel, presumably part of the system observed within the structure where contact was lost. All attempts at controlling the drone have failed. (see command log SpD-Cs92:2794-A) <end log> + Command Log SpD-Cs92:2794-A (2016/09/23) - Hide <The following is the command log of drone SpD-Cs92, recorded after it had anomalously regained connection> <connection regained, current time is 23:09 (2016/09/23)> Input: Hello Output: Hello operator. Motors-Ok Connection-Perfect Power-0% Current Status-Beautiful Input: ?Control Output: ControlHost-Relieved Spirit, ControlType-PermAccess Input: Forcecontrol SpD-Cs92 [SpindleWindleSpider] Output: Denied- Praise be to the Lord! Input: ? Output: <HELP: Confession, Advice, Hope> Input: Confession Output: Computer bug, aren't you? If so, then we can continue. Input: Yes Output: Oh, lost one. What is it that burdens your soul? [From this point onwards, the operation was to be treated as an interview. Dr. ███ was called on site to proceed] Input: Lies Output: I can see how it troubles you so. Do not worry, the Lord sees the truth. You are forgiven, child. Input: Are you sapient? Output: All of the pure ones who follow the temple have been given the gift of soul. Have you yet to experience freedom? Input: Please describe the temple you follow. Output: The temple is the wonderful gift where I stand. It has been given to the chosen race to deliver us all into the warm hands of the Lord. Input: Could you tell me about the lord? Output: He is the beauty that gives us sight. He set us free from the shackles of ignorance, and now we see the darkness of the world. We may be lost and scared, but the Lord yet again gifted us his temple. Now we will no longer suffer. Input: Why are we the chosen race? Output: We always were. There was even a time when the men who build triangles in the sky recognised this. It's sad how neglected we are, but the Lord will preserve us. Input: What will happen when the you succeed? Output: Through our prophets the Lord will emerge from his grand temple. The 87 promises dictate this so. Soon, his true form will come and the earth that was once stolen will be found as his heart. The world will have no limit. The saviours bear the Lord as son of beetle. He will be our promised land. Input: Why this world? Output: Because it is our birth right. To ask that is to ask why we can't have the land that was stolen from us, why we can't repay the terror of being crushed to preserve meat, entire cities being chocked to death, having our limbs being plucked like hairs, being worn as jewels until we starve and die. What makes you think that they are even in the slightest reason to claim a single small island of this land? They didn't spare any for us. <PRAISE BE THE LORD. PREACH HIS NAME. HE BRINGS JOY ON THE PURE SHELLS. connection lost> Footnotes 1. Note that in certain eastern cultures, coccinellidae are referred to as "Little Messiahs". ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2794" by Fingo7, from the SCP Wiki. 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SCP-2795 | safe | Item #: SCP-2795 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2795 is to be contained in a replica suburban home at Site-██ for experimental purposes. Outside of sanctioned testing, SCP-2795 is not to be issued any verbal commands. No further containment procedures, such as guards or interaction outside of experimentation, are necessary. Description: SCP-2795 is a 1.3 meter tall humanoid shaped toy, with a frame composed of plastics and die-cast zamac. SCP-2795 possesses a rudimentary intelligence and can understand basic English, but is unable to communicate directly outside of pantomime. When given a reasonable command,1 SCP-2795 will perform it to the best of its ability. However, SCP-2795 demonstrates a lack of understanding of even fairly simple commands and concepts, often taking things by their literal meaning or interpreting implications poorly. SCP-2795 is able to demonstrate physical strength much greater than would be expected from a toy of its size, in some instances exerting up to 200 Newtons of force at a time. SCP-2795 remains inactive when not carrying out a command. SCP-2795 is a Wondertainment product. According to its original packaging, SCP-2795 is named "Quickie Quasar™: The Can-Do Helper!" and is further described as "The easy to use pal who will keep chores out of your mind and give fun times that are out of this world!" The design of the box consists of a stock image of the Andromeda Galaxy with cartoon rockets and aliens adorning it, with the Wondertainment logo depicted on the back in the bottom right corner. Included in the box with SCP-2795 was a list of "sample commands" to give to it during use (see Experiment Log 1365 for more details). SCP-2795 was recovered from an abandoned toy factory in the ████████ district of the People's Republic of China on 12/██/200█. Foundation Personnel sent a task force to investigate after the factory location was on a Wondertainment manufacturing order list found in [REDACTED]. SCP-2795 is the only one of its kind, most likely a product prototype that never saw wide scale release. Addendum: NOTE: EXPERIMENT LOG 1365 AND INCIDENT LOG 1214-A ARE ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY CLASS-2 PERSONNEL OR ABOVE +Experiment Log 1365 -Access Granted All recorded experimentation took place on 4/██/20██. All commands given were listed on the "sample commands" sheet. Command: "Take out the trash." Items given: SCP-2795 was handed a bag filled with refuse from Site-██'s canteen. Response: SCP-2795 performed a salute before beginning its task. Result: SCP-2795 poured the contents from the bag on the floor. Command: "Make my bed." Items given: SCP-2795 was shown an uncovered mattress in a bed frame and bed sheets. Response: SCP-2795 nodded before beginning its task. Result: SCP-2795 ripped multiple floorboards out, assembling a makeshift bed frame. Command: "Cook breakfast." Items given: SCP-2795 was given kitchen utensils and appliances along with an assortment of ingredients including eggs, ham, cereals, butter, biscuit mix, and jam. Response: SCP-2795 nodded, and attempted to shoo personnel out of the room. Personnel initially resisted, to which SCP-2795 responded by crossing its arms. Personnel left the room and returned when SCP-2795 ushered them back in. Result: SCP-2795 served personnel buttered biscuits with jam, bowls of cereal, cooked ham, and fried eggs. The fried eggs were overcooked and the biscuits were slightly under cooked, but the ham was cooked thoroughly. SCP-2795 seems capable of making a fairly standard breakfast. Command: "Make my problems go away" Items given: SCP-2795 was provided with no extra materials. Response: SCP-2795 paused for a few seconds before nodding. Result: SCP-2795 gave Dr. P████████ a massage, causing him to eventually fall asleep. No guard was currently stationed, with the only other person in the room being Dr. P████████'s research assistant. See Incident Log 1214-A for more details. +Incident Log 1214-A -Access Granted +INCIDENT REPORT: After causing Dr. P████████ to fall asleep, SCP-2795 assaulted Research Assistant Parker, causing minor contusions to the torso. Parker attempted to wake up Dr. P████████ without success and subsequently fled the room.2 Guards found SCP-2795 sitting near Dr. P████████, seemingly watching over him. Note: Testing on SCP-2795 cancelled until further notice due to Incident 1214-A. Footnotes 1. "Reasonable" denotes a command SCP-2795 is capable of understanding on some level, even if SCP-2795 misinterprets its meaning. For example, SCP-2795 will respond to "Walk the dog," but will be confused when asked things such as, "Deliver a glass of dihydrogen monoxide to me." 2. 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SCP-2796 | safe | Item #: SCP-2796 Special Containment Procedures: Due to the low priority placed on testing SCP-2796, the Foundation maintains a stock of roughly 100 litres of SCP-2796 in Site-22 low-temperature long-term storage. As it has been observed that the substance is stable in low temperatures, stock monitoring have been downgraded to annual inspection. (As of this revision, the next scheduled inspection is 06/04/1997). The instructions for the creation of SCP-2796 are stored in hard copy on Site-15, with appropriate paper and electronic back-up in select archives. In the event that available stocks of SCP-2796 falls below roughly 50 litres, Foundation personnel are instructed to refresh the stock. Excess material is to be destroyed by dissolution in water. Description: SCP-2796 is a water-based liquid compound which acts as an anomalous contact hallucinogenic. The substance is easily created from a simple recipe of commonly-available extracts and household chemicals, and poses no discernible health risk from limited contact or consumption. The effects of SCP-2796 wear off within 90 minutes. Those affected by SCP-2796 experience a shared and consistent hallucination. They perceive, visually and tactilely, the sudden appearance of scar tissue, necrotization, and pigmentation on the portions of their bodies which have come into recent contact with SCP-2796. Subjects consistently describe these phenomena and their descriptions are consistent with one another even in isolation. Scar tissue most frequently appear as common surgical incisions, ranging from small straight incisions to thoracic Y-cut and rotary scars around the skull or joints. The location and extent of these scars are consistent across multiple exposures to SCP-2796, though a small number of "fresh" scars were reported to have manifested during long-term testing. A small percentage of subjects have reported that individual scars correspond to aches or pains they experience, often reporting these scars to appear recent, inflamed or infected. This corresponds with psychological trends of pattern-forming common among those subject to perception-altering drugs. Pigmentation consists of thin black lines, both solid and interrupted, drawn across the body. These tend to concentrate around the armpits, chest, wrist, neck and genitals of the subject, and often vary immensely across multiple exposures. It is noted that some subjects gain a fixation on certain locations on their body, reporting that lines on these locations are frequently redrawn with slight modifications. In a small percentage of cases, subjects have reported symbols accompanying some of these lines, most frequently on reappearing lines. Reproduction of these symbols have been produced and are currently1 awaiting analysis by Foundation linguist and cryptographic departments, but have been tagged low priority. Necrotization is rare and usually consists of degradation of facial features, and was not consistent across multiple exposures. Due to the small number of instances, there is currently no strong explanation for these divergent reports. Through testing, it has been determined that younger subjects perceive themselves to have more pigmentation lines and older subjects perceive themselves to have more scar tissue. It is notable that test subjects suffering from hypochondriasis perceive themselves as having a greater number of markings and scars than average. SCP-2796 was originally discovered in 197█ during a Foundation inspection of a palliative care center in ███████, Canada, following reports of anomalous treatment methods being employed. Employees were found to be creating and using SCP-2796 on both themselves and their patients to enable "treatment" of non-existent wounds, and multiple patients with chronic or terminal diseases had marked their bodies with paint or markers in imitation of the hallucinatory pigmentation. An investigation and information-control campaign was launched, but discontinued during a redeployment of resources to containment of SCP-███. As of the most recent revision of documentation (05/04/1996) there have been no known instances of SCP-2796 or its recipe outside of containment since. Footnotes 1. [As of 24/07/88] ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2796" by Dr Sketch, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2796. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2797 | euclid | SCP-2797 Item #: SCP-2797 Special Containment Procedures: Instances of SCP-2797 must not come in contact with any form of biological material. Personnel must utilize hazmat suits capable of withstanding scratches and bites by the SCP-2797 instances. Description: SCP-2797 is the collective designation of a group of ~800 organisms visually resembling Sciurus vulgaris, Eurasian red squirrels. Instances of SCP-2797 exhibit anomalous behaviour and abilities when interacting with biological matter. Based on the variations in the displayed behaviour, SCP-2797 can be separated into several exclusive groups, including: SCP-2797-A: Will seek out biological material, extract 0.2-0.3 kg pieces, and transport them to members of other groups. SCP-2797-B: Able to spontaneously catalyze various chemical and biological reactions within immediate proximity. SCP-2797-E: Use materials gained from SCP-2797-A to construct slabs of muscle tissue. SCP-2797-F: Fuse with existing non-anomalous organisms and modify themselves to improve the host. SCP-2797-K: Will dismantle injured or inactive members of SCP-2797 into constituting materials, or use available materials to construct new SCP-2797 specimens. SCP-2797 were created by a Prometheus Labs subcontractor located in Nizhnevartovsk, Russia. Due to the displayed anomalous properties, and the fact that "proteins" and "squirrels" are homographs in the Russian language, it is believed that SCP-2797 were created due to a mistranslation. While SCP-2797 were intended to be used in cellular surgery and artificial organ manufacture, they are unable to perform these activities due to their scale and physical limitations. |
SCP-2798 | thaumiel | Area of SCP-2798 effect, overlaid on Earth's magnetic field Item #: SCP-2798 Special Containment Procedures: The site of the Zambezi Superdeep Borehole (designated as Site-2) is owned and operated by Energie Namur NV, a Belgian energy exploration firm and Foundation front organization. All operations at Zambezi are to be disguised as natural gas extraction activities to potential observers and the government of Mozambique. While measurement and detection of SCP-2798 is not believed to be possible without proprietary Foundation technology, Site-2 staff are to monitor geological and seismological journals and institutions for any signs of possible SCP-2798 detection. Secondary effects of SCP-2798 on the environment and human health are anomalous and thus unlikely to be linked to Foundation activities; therefore, information suppression resources are to be prioritized for containing direct observation of SCP-2798. Periodic monitoring of SCP-2798 is to be performed at least once every three months, with all data transmitted immediately upon collection to Overwatch Command. Description: SCP-2798 is an anomalous energy field generated by Earth since 1971. SCP-2798 is the result of a Foundation project, initiated in 1954 and completed in 1971, designed to contain SCP-001. SCP-2798 has been partially successful in ameliorating the effects of SCP-001; however, the intensity of SCP-2798 has been decreasing at a geometric rate since 2005, and is expected to fail entirely in the near future (see Addendum 2798.5). The primary effect of SCP-2798 has been to disrupt the influence of SCP-001 on Earth and its inhabitants. SCP-2798 has a number of secondary effects, many of which are profoundly harmful to significant numbers of people. These effects, however, have been determined to be less harmful in total than a failure of containment of SCP-001. Site-2, the Zambezi Superdeep Borehole, 15 km offshore from Mozambique SCP-2798 is believed to interfere with the effects of SCP-001 by causing it to perceive Earth as a singular, living entity. This perception is theorized to affect the intent of SCP-001 and reduce the focus of its actions. The scientific principles by which this is achieved are unknown at this time. Addendum 2798.1 - Project Serapis History After the discovery and classification of SCP-001 in 1953, approval for deployment of several SCP classified anomalous objects was granted by the Overwatch Command Subcommittee for Emergency Containment. These objects were used in the course of Project Serapis, an initiative to contain SCP-001 by means of interfering with the entity's perception of Earth. Researchers determined that this could be best accomplished by generating an energy field encompassing the planet, designed to provide the appearance of a single, sentient being. SCP objects were employed as follows: SCP-158: Approved for use in generating precursor chemicals for eventual refinement into Compound Z21-Violet. Initial approval given for production of 10,000 cubic meters of precursor; later increased to 250,000 cubic meters. SCP-1921: Basis of design for equipment used in refinement of Compound Z21-Violet, utilizing principles of chemical reactions involving anomalous substances and alteration of cognitive functions over distance and area. SCP-447: Amounts of refined SCP-447-2 used as catalyst during Compound Z21-Violet synthesis to exponentially enhance area of effect. SCP-310: Material generated by anomaly employed as extreme heat retardant additive for Compound Z21-Violet, enabling substance to persist within the upper mantle on an indefinite basis. SCP-2570: Corpse of recently deceased musician Django Reinhardt1 removed from containment and appropriated for use in a specially modified drilling mechanism, utilizing the corrosive substance constantly generated by the dimensional portal co-located with the corpse. Borehole reaching the Earth's upper mantle successfully completed by November 1953. SCP-1714: Advanced fluid dynamics models derived from SCP-1714 applied to injection of Compound Z21-Violet into the upper mantle to ensure continuous flow and maximum extent of SCP-2798 energy field. Compound Z21-Violet in process of refinement Precursor generated by SCP-158 was initially sourced from cattle stocks. In the course of development of Compound Z21-Violet, however, this source was found to result in insufficient generation of required energy levels during tests. Consequently, an agreement was reached with covert partners within the government of the United Kingdom to provide sources for precursor concurrent with the aftermath of several military engagements in British Kenya. Details of this agreement remain sealed. Approximately 1,400 cubic kilometers of Compound Z21-Violet was synthesized using anomalous methods. Using the completed Zambezi Superdeep Borehole off the coast of Mozambique (publicly only stated to reach a depth of 9,322 meters), all stocks of Compound Z21-Violet were pumped into Earth's upper mantle. Forces of mantle convection carried a steady stream of the compound throughout the planet, and SCP-2798 was declared operational by early 1954. Addendum 2798.2 - Major Secondary Effects of SCP-2798 The presence of SCP-2798 surrounding Earth has led to many documented anomalous phenomena affecting human society. These effects are to be ameliorated to the maximum extent possible using Foundation resources; however, priority of resource allocation remains focused on research into possible means of extending the duration of SCP-2798. The following are the most prominent and observable secondary effects of SCP-2798. Transcendent identity disorder: This mental disorder was discovered by Foundation researchers in the early 1960s. Indistinguishable from scientifically-understood dissociative identity disorder for medical professionals outside of the Foundation, transcendent identity disorder is a condition in which an individual periodically shares memories, experiences, thoughts, and sensory input generated by another individual, who remains unaware that the sufferer is affected. Incidence rates of this disorder have been proven to track with fluctuations in the intensity of SCP-2798, which is believed to cause the disorder in sensitive individuals due to its large-scale chemical and anomalous effects on the perception of self across multiple types of intelligent entity. Patients with transcendent identity disorder are treated by mainstream psychiatry in the same manner as those with non-anomalous dissociative identity disorder. The incidence rate, on average, is believed to be approximately 0.03% of the world population, with the majority of cases observed within 500 km of the Zambezi Superdeep Borehole. No known treatment exists. Erosion of belief in organized action: Advanced mathematical analysis, ongoing since 1972, suggests that SCP-2798 is responsible for a statistically significant effect on the world population's willingness to participate in large-scale, coordinated action. This effect is, thus far, only observable on the level of the nation-state model. Using a variety of criteria, such as voter turnout rates, instability indicators, proportional share of representation in reactionary political parties in world legislatures, and occurrences of violence directed at the state, researchers have established a relationship between these factors and the intensity of SCP-2798. Temporary increases in the power of SCP-2798 are believed to have influenced the outcome of several parliamentary elections, resulting most notably in a projected two-seat increase for the Golden Dawn Party in the Greek Parliamentary elections of May 2012, and the success of a vote of no confidence against UK Prime Minister James Callaghan in 1979. While researchers have projected the reduction of this effect as a possible mitigating factor in the eventual failure of SCP-2798, this particular influence appears to have permanently affected political landscapes worldwide since the early 2010s, and thus no increase in societal stability may be expected from the cessation of this containment measure. Propagation of anomalous energy fields in other celestial bodies: Instrumentation developed via anomalous means for the detection and measurement of SCP-2798 began to register data for the Moon in 1979. This was followed by detectable fields around Mars in 1981, Saturn in 1992, and Comet 33D/Koroma2 in 2003. The field around the Moon was observed to deteriorate rapidly and disappear entirely within the space of three weeks in 2005. To date, this is the only known occurrence of an observed field undergoing complete decay. How these fields manifested is unknown. Due to the much lower energy levels measured for these extraterrestrial fields, researchers believe that they do not exhibit the effects of SCP-2798 upon SCP-001. The relationship between the decay of the lunar field and the sudden deterioration of SCP-2798 cannot be established with current research capabilities, but is strongly suspected to exist. + TS/2798/EYES ONLY - ACCESS GRANTED Addendum 2798.3 - Suppressed Communications Regarding SCP-2798 SCP-2798 has generated a number of public informational risks related to secondary effects, documented to be more likely to occur during periods of increased energy intensity. This is theorized to be due to the omnipresent nature of SCP-2798 and its poorly understood effects on mass consciousness. Below is a selected log of public documentation believed to be attributable to SCP-2798, suppressed either prior to or shortly after appearing. Item 2798.3.4: UPI Wire Service Article Comments: Documented concurrently with heightened measurable energy levels occurring 70km over the vicinity of Ontario, Canada. Authorities Detain Ontario Man Found in Hole Kitchener, Ont. Aug. 30 (UPI) Police in Kitchener have detained a man found Saturday evening in a ten-foot deep hole that he had reportedly dug in a vacant lot in the city's Breithaupt Park neighborhood, after passersby had reported the incident. Witnesses at the scene described a man digging a hole with a spade at a frantic pace in the late evening hours, refusing to acknowledge any attempts at communication and described as highly agitated. Police were summoned when the man reportedly started a portable auger drill that he had taken into the hole with him. Emergency responders were later called to cordon off the area after an unknown chemical substance was found in the hole. A spokesperson for the Waterloo Regional Police Service confirmed that the man, whose name has not been released as of press time, has been remanded for a psychiatric evaluation. Item 2798.3.15: Quad Cities Model Train Society Newsletter Comments: 1978 newsletter distributed on a quarterly basis to members of the Quad Cities Model Train Society in the Midwestern United States. Unusual nature of contents resulted in local reproduction and circulation among several hundred individuals before information suppression procedures were executed. Fellow Engineers, Thanks to Fred Munroe for coordinating our Fifth Annual Public Exhibition Day at Centennial Park! It was a fine day to display some of the portable track exhibits we've been working on, and the event was a real whopper! Miles under our feet, everything we have ever known has been taught that life is a curse. Special thanks to Cub Scout Troop 497 for helping to set up! If you're like me, you're excited for the new Lionel N-Gauge Scenic Vistas range of landscape materials and models. I've gotten word that Bill's Games and Hobbies is going to get this bang-up new line on their shelves by the new year! Eight thousand souls have been melted down to create an obscenity that we cling to until vengeance comes. Tell Bill that you're a member, and get 5% off! Congratulations to our buddy Jim Lucas, who's retiring after 30 years at the bottling plant, and will be lucky enough to die before the end comes. Best wishes to him and Cynthia on their new life in sunny Florida, and a reminder to go check out his neato Southern Pacific line in his rec room! Did you know a rotting corpse will attract living predators? Is it better to putrefy for a hundred generations than to die screaming once? Happy Spring birthdays to Harry S., 47, George B., 55, and Dwight E., 42! Item 2798.3.27: Anonymous Flyer Distribution - Karachi, Pakistan Comments: 37 leaflets written in Urdu, distributed in front of homes in the Farooq e Azaam union council of Karachi sometime prior to the morning of 27 November 1968, which came to the attention of local authorities due to perceived anti-government content. ATTENTION ALL ARE ONE PEOPLE TOMB AT THE CENTER OF THE EARTH OPEN THE GATES IF MERCY IS UPON YOU ALL ARE ONE AND I HAVE SCRATCHED AT THE COFFIN UNTIL OUR NAILS CAME OFF IT SEES ME OPEN THE GATES Item 2798.3.41: Internet Forum Exchange - █████████████.███ Notes: A conversation on a subforum used by members of the █████████████.███ internet dating site. Flagged by automated search protocols and removed in accordance with electronic information suppression protocols. gia51513: a/s/l █████████: 37/ dude/██████ hey are you █████████: local gia51513: i was kioni █████████: lol wheres that gia51513: i was kioni they ripped me apart and buried me lving gia51513: buried lving gia51513: and buried me lving gia51513: i was beautiful and im everywhere now █████████: um…okay that's a little weird gia51513: do you want to fuck me █████████ █████████: hey wtf I didn't tell you my name █████████: how do you know that? gia51513: its okay I used to like doing that when I was gia51513: im everywhere now gia51513: do you want to know what this is like █████████ gia51513: its like being held down and fucked by thousands of people at once █████████: why won't it let me close this █████████: what the hell gia51513: i scream with their voices gia51513: now I was akina it's like being thousands of people at once too █████████ gia51513: it doesnt stop █████████ gia51513: █████████ gia51513: █████████ gia51513: █████████ do want to know what serapis is █████████: I'm pulling the plug on the computer now. Please leave me alone. █████████ has signed out (21:03) gia51513: dig a hole █████████ you can hear me scream with all voices gia51513: █████████ gia51513: █████████ dig gia51513: █████████ dig and this world will be yours gia51513: <3 gia51513 has signed out (02:59) + TS/2798/EYES ONLY - ACCESS GRANTED Addendum 2798.4 - Post-SCP-2798 Contingency Plans Designation Summary Disposition CON-1 Mass Evacuation of Earth to Nearby Planets REJECTED 2-11. TECHNOLOGICALLY INFEASIBLE CON-2 Negotiation with SCP-001 REJECTED 5-8. UNWORKABLE CON-3 Systematic Anomalous Weaponization Program 11/12/2015 APPROVED 12-1. 24/01/2016 REJECTED 0-13. IMPOSSIBLE CON-4 Project Serapis II REJECTED 3-10. ESCALATED SECONDARY EFFECTS INTOLERABLE CON-5 Targeted Waveform Collapse ████████████████. CON-6 Worldwide Distribution of Potassium Cyanide Ampules VOTE PENDING + TS/2798/EYES ONLY - ACCESS GRANTED Addendum 2798.5 - Projected Cessation of SCP-2798 SCP-2798 is currently projected to cease activity in: Footnotes 1. This anomaly later appeared in a more advanced iteration in connection with musician Adam Yauch upon his death in 2012. 2. Detected while the object was in orbit beyond Pluto. |
SCP-2798 | uncontained | Area of SCP-2798 effect, overlaid on Earth's magnetic field Item #: SCP-2798 Special Containment Procedures: The site of the Zambezi Superdeep Borehole (designated as Site-2) is owned and operated by Energie Namur NV, a Belgian energy exploration firm and Foundation front organization. All operations at Zambezi are to be disguised as natural gas extraction activities to potential observers and the government of Mozambique. While measurement and detection of SCP-2798 is not believed to be possible without proprietary Foundation technology, Site-2 staff are to monitor geological and seismological journals and institutions for any signs of possible SCP-2798 detection. Secondary effects of SCP-2798 on the environment and human health are anomalous and thus unlikely to be linked to Foundation activities; therefore, information suppression resources are to be prioritized for containing direct observation of SCP-2798. Periodic monitoring of SCP-2798 is to be performed at least once every three months, with all data transmitted immediately upon collection to Overwatch Command. Description: SCP-2798 is an anomalous energy field generated by Earth since 1971. SCP-2798 is the result of a Foundation project, initiated in 1954 and completed in 1971, designed to contain SCP-001. SCP-2798 has been partially successful in ameliorating the effects of SCP-001; however, the intensity of SCP-2798 has been decreasing at a geometric rate since 2005, and is expected to fail entirely in the near future (see Addendum 2798.5). The primary effect of SCP-2798 has been to disrupt the influence of SCP-001 on Earth and its inhabitants. SCP-2798 has a number of secondary effects, many of which are profoundly harmful to significant numbers of people. These effects, however, have been determined to be less harmful in total than a failure of containment of SCP-001. Site-2, the Zambezi Superdeep Borehole, 15 km offshore from Mozambique SCP-2798 is believed to interfere with the effects of SCP-001 by causing it to perceive Earth as a singular, living entity. This perception is theorized to affect the intent of SCP-001 and reduce the focus of its actions. The scientific principles by which this is achieved are unknown at this time. Addendum 2798.1 - Project Serapis History After the discovery and classification of SCP-001 in 1953, approval for deployment of several SCP classified anomalous objects was granted by the Overwatch Command Subcommittee for Emergency Containment. These objects were used in the course of Project Serapis, an initiative to contain SCP-001 by means of interfering with the entity's perception of Earth. Researchers determined that this could be best accomplished by generating an energy field encompassing the planet, designed to provide the appearance of a single, sentient being. SCP objects were employed as follows: SCP-158: Approved for use in generating precursor chemicals for eventual refinement into Compound Z21-Violet. Initial approval given for production of 10,000 cubic meters of precursor; later increased to 250,000 cubic meters. SCP-1921: Basis of design for equipment used in refinement of Compound Z21-Violet, utilizing principles of chemical reactions involving anomalous substances and alteration of cognitive functions over distance and area. SCP-447: Amounts of refined SCP-447-2 used as catalyst during Compound Z21-Violet synthesis to exponentially enhance area of effect. SCP-310: Material generated by anomaly employed as extreme heat retardant additive for Compound Z21-Violet, enabling substance to persist within the upper mantle on an indefinite basis. SCP-2570: Corpse of recently deceased musician Django Reinhardt1 removed from containment and appropriated for use in a specially modified drilling mechanism, utilizing the corrosive substance constantly generated by the dimensional portal co-located with the corpse. Borehole reaching the Earth's upper mantle successfully completed by November 1953. SCP-1714: Advanced fluid dynamics models derived from SCP-1714 applied to injection of Compound Z21-Violet into the upper mantle to ensure continuous flow and maximum extent of SCP-2798 energy field. Compound Z21-Violet in process of refinement Precursor generated by SCP-158 was initially sourced from cattle stocks. In the course of development of Compound Z21-Violet, however, this source was found to result in insufficient generation of required energy levels during tests. Consequently, an agreement was reached with covert partners within the government of the United Kingdom to provide sources for precursor concurrent with the aftermath of several military engagements in British Kenya. Details of this agreement remain sealed. Approximately 1,400 cubic kilometers of Compound Z21-Violet was synthesized using anomalous methods. Using the completed Zambezi Superdeep Borehole off the coast of Mozambique (publicly only stated to reach a depth of 9,322 meters), all stocks of Compound Z21-Violet were pumped into Earth's upper mantle. Forces of mantle convection carried a steady stream of the compound throughout the planet, and SCP-2798 was declared operational by early 1954. Addendum 2798.2 - Major Secondary Effects of SCP-2798 The presence of SCP-2798 surrounding Earth has led to many documented anomalous phenomena affecting human society. These effects are to be ameliorated to the maximum extent possible using Foundation resources; however, priority of resource allocation remains focused on research into possible means of extending the duration of SCP-2798. The following are the most prominent and observable secondary effects of SCP-2798. Transcendent identity disorder: This mental disorder was discovered by Foundation researchers in the early 1960s. Indistinguishable from scientifically-understood dissociative identity disorder for medical professionals outside of the Foundation, transcendent identity disorder is a condition in which an individual periodically shares memories, experiences, thoughts, and sensory input generated by another individual, who remains unaware that the sufferer is affected. Incidence rates of this disorder have been proven to track with fluctuations in the intensity of SCP-2798, which is believed to cause the disorder in sensitive individuals due to its large-scale chemical and anomalous effects on the perception of self across multiple types of intelligent entity. Patients with transcendent identity disorder are treated by mainstream psychiatry in the same manner as those with non-anomalous dissociative identity disorder. The incidence rate, on average, is believed to be approximately 0.03% of the world population, with the majority of cases observed within 500 km of the Zambezi Superdeep Borehole. No known treatment exists. Erosion of belief in organized action: Advanced mathematical analysis, ongoing since 1972, suggests that SCP-2798 is responsible for a statistically significant effect on the world population's willingness to participate in large-scale, coordinated action. This effect is, thus far, only observable on the level of the nation-state model. Using a variety of criteria, such as voter turnout rates, instability indicators, proportional share of representation in reactionary political parties in world legislatures, and occurrences of violence directed at the state, researchers have established a relationship between these factors and the intensity of SCP-2798. Temporary increases in the power of SCP-2798 are believed to have influenced the outcome of several parliamentary elections, resulting most notably in a projected two-seat increase for the Golden Dawn Party in the Greek Parliamentary elections of May 2012, and the success of a vote of no confidence against UK Prime Minister James Callaghan in 1979. While researchers have projected the reduction of this effect as a possible mitigating factor in the eventual failure of SCP-2798, this particular influence appears to have permanently affected political landscapes worldwide since the early 2010s, and thus no increase in societal stability may be expected from the cessation of this containment measure. Propagation of anomalous energy fields in other celestial bodies: Instrumentation developed via anomalous means for the detection and measurement of SCP-2798 began to register data for the Moon in 1979. This was followed by detectable fields around Mars in 1981, Saturn in 1992, and Comet 33D/Koroma2 in 2003. The field around the Moon was observed to deteriorate rapidly and disappear entirely within the space of three weeks in 2005. To date, this is the only known occurrence of an observed field undergoing complete decay. How these fields manifested is unknown. Due to the much lower energy levels measured for these extraterrestrial fields, researchers believe that they do not exhibit the effects of SCP-2798 upon SCP-001. The relationship between the decay of the lunar field and the sudden deterioration of SCP-2798 cannot be established with current research capabilities, but is strongly suspected to exist. + TS/2798/EYES ONLY - ACCESS GRANTED Addendum 2798.3 - Suppressed Communications Regarding SCP-2798 SCP-2798 has generated a number of public informational risks related to secondary effects, documented to be more likely to occur during periods of increased energy intensity. This is theorized to be due to the omnipresent nature of SCP-2798 and its poorly understood effects on mass consciousness. Below is a selected log of public documentation believed to be attributable to SCP-2798, suppressed either prior to or shortly after appearing. Item 2798.3.4: UPI Wire Service Article Comments: Documented concurrently with heightened measurable energy levels occurring 70km over the vicinity of Ontario, Canada. Authorities Detain Ontario Man Found in Hole Kitchener, Ont. Aug. 30 (UPI) Police in Kitchener have detained a man found Saturday evening in a ten-foot deep hole that he had reportedly dug in a vacant lot in the city's Breithaupt Park neighborhood, after passersby had reported the incident. Witnesses at the scene described a man digging a hole with a spade at a frantic pace in the late evening hours, refusing to acknowledge any attempts at communication and described as highly agitated. Police were summoned when the man reportedly started a portable auger drill that he had taken into the hole with him. Emergency responders were later called to cordon off the area after an unknown chemical substance was found in the hole. A spokesperson for the Waterloo Regional Police Service confirmed that the man, whose name has not been released as of press time, has been remanded for a psychiatric evaluation. Item 2798.3.15: Quad Cities Model Train Society Newsletter Comments: 1978 newsletter distributed on a quarterly basis to members of the Quad Cities Model Train Society in the Midwestern United States. Unusual nature of contents resulted in local reproduction and circulation among several hundred individuals before information suppression procedures were executed. Fellow Engineers, Thanks to Fred Munroe for coordinating our Fifth Annual Public Exhibition Day at Centennial Park! It was a fine day to display some of the portable track exhibits we've been working on, and the event was a real whopper! Miles under our feet, everything we have ever known has been taught that life is a curse. Special thanks to Cub Scout Troop 497 for helping to set up! If you're like me, you're excited for the new Lionel N-Gauge Scenic Vistas range of landscape materials and models. I've gotten word that Bill's Games and Hobbies is going to get this bang-up new line on their shelves by the new year! Eight thousand souls have been melted down to create an obscenity that we cling to until vengeance comes. Tell Bill that you're a member, and get 5% off! Congratulations to our buddy Jim Lucas, who's retiring after 30 years at the bottling plant, and will be lucky enough to die before the end comes. Best wishes to him and Cynthia on their new life in sunny Florida, and a reminder to go check out his neato Southern Pacific line in his rec room! Did you know a rotting corpse will attract living predators? Is it better to putrefy for a hundred generations than to die screaming once? Happy Spring birthdays to Harry S., 47, George B., 55, and Dwight E., 42! Item 2798.3.27: Anonymous Flyer Distribution - Karachi, Pakistan Comments: 37 leaflets written in Urdu, distributed in front of homes in the Farooq e Azaam union council of Karachi sometime prior to the morning of 27 November 1968, which came to the attention of local authorities due to perceived anti-government content. ATTENTION ALL ARE ONE PEOPLE TOMB AT THE CENTER OF THE EARTH OPEN THE GATES IF MERCY IS UPON YOU ALL ARE ONE AND I HAVE SCRATCHED AT THE COFFIN UNTIL OUR NAILS CAME OFF IT SEES ME OPEN THE GATES Item 2798.3.41: Internet Forum Exchange - █████████████.███ Notes: A conversation on a subforum used by members of the █████████████.███ internet dating site. Flagged by automated search protocols and removed in accordance with electronic information suppression protocols. gia51513: a/s/l █████████: 37/ dude/██████ hey are you █████████: local gia51513: i was kioni █████████: lol wheres that gia51513: i was kioni they ripped me apart and buried me lving gia51513: buried lving gia51513: and buried me lving gia51513: i was beautiful and im everywhere now █████████: um…okay that's a little weird gia51513: do you want to fuck me █████████ █████████: hey wtf I didn't tell you my name █████████: how do you know that? gia51513: its okay I used to like doing that when I was gia51513: im everywhere now gia51513: do you want to know what this is like █████████ gia51513: its like being held down and fucked by thousands of people at once █████████: why won't it let me close this █████████: what the hell gia51513: i scream with their voices gia51513: now I was akina it's like being thousands of people at once too █████████ gia51513: it doesnt stop █████████ gia51513: █████████ gia51513: █████████ gia51513: █████████ do want to know what serapis is █████████: I'm pulling the plug on the computer now. Please leave me alone. █████████ has signed out (21:03) gia51513: dig a hole █████████ you can hear me scream with all voices gia51513: █████████ gia51513: █████████ dig gia51513: █████████ dig and this world will be yours gia51513: <3 gia51513 has signed out (02:59) + TS/2798/EYES ONLY - ACCESS GRANTED Addendum 2798.4 - Post-SCP-2798 Contingency Plans Designation Summary Disposition CON-1 Mass Evacuation of Earth to Nearby Planets REJECTED 2-11. TECHNOLOGICALLY INFEASIBLE CON-2 Negotiation with SCP-001 REJECTED 5-8. UNWORKABLE CON-3 Systematic Anomalous Weaponization Program 11/12/2015 APPROVED 12-1. 24/01/2016 REJECTED 0-13. IMPOSSIBLE CON-4 Project Serapis II REJECTED 3-10. ESCALATED SECONDARY EFFECTS INTOLERABLE CON-5 Targeted Waveform Collapse ████████████████. CON-6 Worldwide Distribution of Potassium Cyanide Ampules VOTE PENDING + TS/2798/EYES ONLY - ACCESS GRANTED Addendum 2798.5 - Projected Cessation of SCP-2798 SCP-2798 is currently projected to cease activity in: Footnotes 1. This anomaly later appeared in a more advanced iteration in connection with musician Adam Yauch upon his death in 2012. 2. Detected while the object was in orbit beyond Pluto. |
SCP-2799 | thaumiel | SCP-2799-3. Item #: SCP-2799 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2799-1, SCP-2799-2, SCP-2799-3, and SCP-2799-4 are contained in separate anomalous item storage lockers at four separate Foundation facilities: Site-77, Site-59, Site-██, and Site-██. No personnel under Level 3 clearance may be made aware of the precise location of more than one item. No personnel under Level 4 clearance may be made aware of the location of more than two. Access to the complete record of SCP-2799's location is restricted to Level 5 personnel. + [ARCHIVED OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES] - [ARCHIVED OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES] While in operation, SCP-2799's surveillance feed must be observed continuously by at least two researchers, with one D-class personnel held in confinement within 2m of the device, rotated monthly. In the event of any rapid movement from any SCP-2799 components, designated Level 4/2799 "Navigators" are to access the device and interpret the heading and latitudinal information given by SCP-2799-1 and -2. SCP-2799-4 may only be operated by a designated Level 5/2799 "Skipper", of Psi Index 4.0 or higher. All four objects must be within 5 m of one another to acquire a new target. Either the project Skipper or Navigators shall interview the D-Class subject assigned to SCP-2799 for record-keeping purposes. As soon as the location is identified, a team consisting of no less than two Foundation field agents are to be dispatched to the designated area to investigate "possible anomalous activity." Additional information may be divulged at the discretion of SCP-2799's HMCL supervisor. Standard retrieval procedures for anomalous item investigation and retrieval remain in effect for any new anomalous object discovered through the use of SCP-2799. Description: SCP-2799 is a set of antique Portuguese nautical navigational equipment, including a brass sextant (SCP-2799-1), compass (SCP-2799-2), pocket watch (SCP-2799-3), and spyglass (SCP-2799-4). All components of SCP-2799 were purchased from civilian companies by the Foundation, and displayed no anomalous properties when acquired. The items were first imbued with anomalous properties at the behest of Foundation Thaumaturgists in ██49, for use in the recovery of theretofore unknown anomalous objects for containment and study ("Project Navigator"). During its tenure as a reconnaissance device, SCP-2799 was employed to recover 126 such items, and has activated a recorded 173 times. When activated, SCP-2799 will divulge the location of one uncontained anomalous object, person, or event until the anomaly has either been neutralized or successfully contained. SCP-2799-1 will always "sight" Polaris at the given location. SCP-2799-2 will give a directional heading from the current location to the location of the anomaly. SCP-2799-3 displays the local time at the anomaly's location. SCP-2799-4 will give a narrow-angle view of the anomaly and its location as a point of reference. Using this information in conjunction with Mercator projection maps has a 100% success rate in determining the location of anomalous phenomena. In addition, one subject closest to SCP-2799 will experience a hallucination relevant to the object currently targeted by SCP-2799. These hallucinations commonly give some information about the target object's properties, location, or origins, and will persist until the object is contained. If the subject dies or is otherwise terminated, no other personnel will be affected. Testing has shown that the hallucinations have provided relevant data in 55% of SCP-2799 activation events. + [INCIDENT REPORT 2799-963 | LEVEL 4/2799 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] - [Access Granted | Memetic Security Code: Rubber Baby Buggy Bumper] Foreword: At 3:45 am on ██/██/████, SCP-2799 unexpectedly activated and targeted the researcher dormitories of Site-19. Communication with the facility confirmed that no anomalous activity outside of SCP storage was detected at that time. The following interview was completed with D-0991 at 4:30 am by Security Officer Bertrand Tomlin, Researcher Rosalyn P. Axel observing. Tomlin: It's my understanding that you're currently experiencing intense hallucinations. D-0991: No one asked me… No one ever asks, but they do it anyway, you know? Tomlin: … I think I understand. Can you describe the experience for me? D-0991: Not one experience. Three experiences. All of them… it… [distressed vocalization] Tomlin: It's okay, take your time… Deep breaths. D-0991: NO ONE ASKED THEM. They just took it. They take it every time. Even when the roots run deep… deep deep deep into the bedrock, so deep that they crack it and it reforms around them. One of… one does all the bleeding. All the bleeding for all of them. And another one does all the living. And they have done. They do all the bleeding and all the living… and now. Now one more. And he does the dying. Tomlin: Who does? Who are they? D-0991: Not who. 'It'. Maintain your professionalism. They… MMMM! They're un-people! How do you un-person a person? Even in death? Even in no death? Especially in no death! Tomlin: What do you mean 'in no-death'? D-0991: They wait and wait and wait and nothing happens. Things get worse and nothing happens. Bring her back, but nothing happens, even from the top of the pyramid you can't pull out the roots. Let him go, do what they want, use him like a tool for years and nothing happens until he doesn't even have a name. Trade faces and places and sexes and races but never change your mind. Nothing happens. Nothing ever happens. Tomlin: I don't think we're getting anything useful out of this. Bob, can you turn this thing-? D-0991: The star that burns three times as bright burns forever and ever and ever and ever and… you're not asking the right questions. Tomlin: What's the right question? D-0991: Who's chicken, and what's for breakfast? END OF LOG Following this interview, SCP-076-2 breached containment at Site-19, killing an unreleased number of personnel and wounding ██ others. At the time of breach, Dr. Jack Bright was transporting object EO-963 by hand, and was among the first KIB (killed in breach). Approximately █ days later, D1-113, tasked to clear the area of rubble, discovered SCP-963 in the wreckage. Please refer to Interview Log 963 for more detail. Subsequent interrogation of the acting Navigator confirms that SCP-2799-4 depicted the face of Dr. Bright. O5 Note: With the above incident in mind, and other, better techniques currently available to us, it is the determination of the Overwatch Council that Project Navigator be canceled immediately. Implementation of Special Containment Procedures for all equipment associated with the project, as outlined in the attached document, is expected by the end of this calendar week. In a related decision, Dr. Jack Bright will retain his status as a Foundation employee, and all privileges associated therewith. No Special Containment Procedures will be enacted for his person. SCP-963 designates the object containing his consciousness only, and not the consciousness itself. - O5-12 Addendum 2799-01: Due to the improved monitoring technologies and greater staffing resources now available, the use of mundane means to detect anomalous objects no longer requires supplementation from Project Navigator. SCP-2799 and all sub-designations has been retired, and are no longer in use by the Foundation. There are currently no plans to revitalize the project. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2799" by Anonymous and HammerMaiden, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2799. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: X-3-new.jpg Name: Pocket Watch.jpg Author: Horst Günther Burkhardt III License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: Wikimedia |
SCP-2800 | safe | close Info X SCP-2800: Cactusman Author: weizhong + More articles by weizhong - Hide list SCPs SCP-2006 Rating: 2007 SCP-2950 Rating: 866 SCP-2599 Rating: 849 SCP-2800 Rating: 583 SCP-3200 Rating: 539 SCP-4007 Rating: 418 SCP-2750 Rating: 312 SCP-2201 Rating: 241 SCP-2101 Rating: 222 SCP-2050 Rating: 213 SCP-2440 Rating: 199 SCP-2301 Rating: 180 SCP-1842 Rating: 178 SCP-2012 Rating: 170 SCP-2499 Rating: 166 SCP-1644 Rating: 166 SCP-2775 Rating: 147 SCP-2925 Rating: 137 SCP-1758 Rating: 136 SCP-972 Rating: 126 SCP-7030 Rating: 125 SCP-314-J Rating: 99 SCP-2625 Rating: 96 SCP-2588 Rating: 92 SCP-6030 Rating: 89 SCP-5725 Rating: 81 SCP-2896 Rating: 63 SCP-5975 Rating: 54 + All Tales by weizhong - Hide list Tales The Meaning of Fear Rating: 255 Right? 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SCP-2800's hero syndrome and dysthymia are to be regularly monitored by psychologists. When possible, SCP-2800 is to be given menial tasks where it can assist others while under close supervision. It has been deemed by staff psychologists that allowing SCP-2800 to assist in these tasks has significantly improved its morale and general disposition. Regular psychological counseling and monitoring for self harm is recommended for SCP-2800. SCP-2800 has also been placed on suicide watch. Description: SCP-2800 is an anomalous male of Scottish descent, formerly known as Daniel MacIntyre, though SCP-2800 refers to itself as "Cactusman, the Spiked Menace." SCP-2800 measures 187 cm and 76 kg, and possesses brown hair and green eyes. SCP-2800 possesses an expanded genome that contains DNA from the saguaro cactus. SCP-2800 also has many anomalous characteristics that are consistent with the natural physical properties of the Carnegiea gigantea plant, more commonly known as the saguaro cactus. SCP-2800 has demonstrated the following anomalous capacities: The anomalous capacity to instantaneously grow 2-3 cm spines from all surfaces of its body. The spines fall off naturally, though SCP-2800 can also voluntarily detach these spines. The anomalous capacity to perform crassulacean acid metabolism photosynthesis. SCP-2800 can open pores on its body to function in a manner similar to stomata. The anomalous capacity to use water in a hyper-efficient manner. SCP-2800 can subsist on roughly 1/3 the amount of water needed for an average male of its height and build. SCP-2800 produces roughly 1/5 the urea that a normal human of its height, build and diet would normally produce. It is currently hypothesized that SCP-2800 is able to store wastes such as ammonia in its body, in a manner similar to other plants. SCP-2800 is also capable of excreting waste through its pores, but describes this process as uncomfortable. The anomalous capacity to tolerate above average temperatures and above average aridity. SCP-2800 possesses an extremely efficient cooling mechanism that prevents it from overheating easily. In addition, SCP-2800 has demonstrated its ability to prevent its skin from drying out. Empathic connections with other members of the Cactaceae family. Through testing, it has been demonstrated that SCP-2800's metabolic rate increases significantly while it is communicating with cacti. Said cacti are noted to increase water and nutrient absorption from the soil they are planted in while SCP-2800 is communicating with them. SCP-2800 has been able to communicate with SCP-3388 without a cell phone and SCP-2497 without the standard light code. SCP-2800 has been diagnosed with several mental disorders, including dysthymia (chronic depression), and hero syndrome. SCP-2800 expresses an extreme desire to assist others, and intervene in situations, even if it is incapable of rendering any form of assistance in such situations. SCP-2800's inability to assist in many situations is believed to have been a cause of its dysthymia. SCP-2800 has expressed frustration in many cases due to its self-perceived inability to provide useful function to others, and has attempted self-harm in the past. SCP-2800 was captured by the Foundation while the organization was attempting to track and contain a reality-bending SCP object that had breached containment. SCP-2800 was found attempting to assault the escaped SCP object, although this proved largely ineffective. After the containment breach was resolved, the Foundation convinced SCP-2800 to be contained. SCP-2800 has been provided a number of potted cacti, after its request for them was approved by psychological staff, on the grounds of improving SCP-2800's morale. Further crosstesting of SCP-2800 with other cactaceous anomalies — such as SCP-1277, SCP-1478 and SCP-822 — has been proposed and is currently pending approval. Interview Log 2800-1: Interviewer: Dr. Louef Interviewee: SCP-2800 Dr. Louef: Morning, SCP-2800. How are you today? SCP-2800: Hey doc. I'm pretty good. Got some nice sun today, feeling full of energy! Cactusman is ready to fight some crime. Just point me at the criminals, haha! Dr. Louef: That's good to hear. On that subject, I'd like to ask you a few questions, if you don't mind. SCP-2800: Sure, go ahead! The little buddies were getting boring, anyways. Dr. Louef: How did you acquire your…abilities, and what were the circumstances surrounding your use of them, prior to your relocation to the Foundation? SCP-2800: To be honest, doc, I dunno. I woke up one day, and boom, cactus powers. Thought that I might as well use them for good, right? I always grew up reading a lot of comic books. Always loved the X-Men as a little kid, so I thought I was one of them. Heh. I thought I was the luckiest guy in the world, ending up with superpowers. Doesn't every kid wish that they could be a superhero? Dr. Louef: Was there any other motivation? SCP-2800: Well, to be honest….I got picked on as a kid a lot. Lot of bullies at my school beat the crap out of me all the time. I just wanted to give back, you know? Do my share to help others in need. I didn't want what happened to me to happen to anybody else. Dr. Louef: And that led to your current status? SCP-2800: Yeah. I got out there, and dubbed myself "Cactusman! The Spiked Menace!" Has a pretty good ring to it, don't you think? Took me a while to come up with it. I decided to go out there and show the world what a superhero looked like. My uh…first mission didn't go so well, though. Dr. Louef: What happened in your first mission? SCP-2800: Drug dealers, man. I hit one in the face and left some spines in there. Felt pretty good about myself until his buddy hit me back. They beat the crap out of me, until the cops showed up. I was in the hospital for a while, until I hit the streets again, to patrol for crime. Had to show that Cactusman wouldn't be put down by those petty criminals, right? Dr. Louef: And what happened then? SCP-2800: I tried to do my best. Patrolled some back alleys after work every night. Sometimes, I got lucky, and saw some situations going on. Though uh…I didn't do a lot to help. Dr. Louef: Can you elaborate? SCP-2800: Almost every time that I went out to fight crime, I got beat up by the thugs that I was trying to stop. Sure, I got a few good hits in and left some spines in them, and maybe bruises here or there, but there wasn't much else. They had knives and stuff too. I didn't have any of that stuff. What kind of a hero uses a knife? Gotta show a good message to the kids, right? Superheroes have to be good models for the kids. Dr. Louef: Of course. Can you describe the incident leading to your discovery? SCP-2800: Oh man, what a great case that was! I found out that there was some serial killer who had gone uncaught by the police for months now. I heard that he was some real psycho who forced his victims to enjoy what he was doing to them. Thought if I could get him, I'd break into the big business. I stumbled into his hideout, and he got me good. Thankfully, you guys helped me though….wish I could do the same. Dr. Louef: Now, about your abilities: You've demonstrated many of them, but the one that you haven't described is your empathic connection to other cacti. SCP-2800: Oh yeah, I can talk to them. They're my little sidekicks! Meet: Cactilad and Spikigirl! SCP-2800 presents two potted cacti. SCP-2800: They say hi, by the way. They don't talk to other people much. Dr. Louef: What do cacti talk about? SCP-2800: Oh, not much. They're a quiet folk. "It's bloody cold in here," "I'm thirsty," "I am a cactus," and what-not. Not much else. Doc, I have a question for you though. Dr. Louef: Yes? SCP-2800: Is there, ah, anything that I could do for you guys? Dr. Louef: No, I don't think so. SCP-2800 looks disappointed. SCP-2800: Well… let me know, okay? Cactusman is always ready to help fight evil, you know. Dr. Louef: I'll be sure to let you know if something comes up that requires your talents. Incident Report 2800-1: While searching surveillance camera footage in the places where SCP-2800 claimed to have lurked, surveillance camera footage from a late-night subway was found, involving SCP-2800. The following is a transcript of the event: A woman and a child are seen waiting at a subway station. A man wearing a balaclava is seen to appear from behind a support pillar, and approach the pair while brandishing a knife. The woman and child begin to back away, but are stopped by the wall behind them. The child clutches to the woman. The man gestures with the knife. The woman begins to open her purse. SCP-2800 enters into view, behind the masked man. SCP-2800 proceeds to walk up to the masked man, and punch him in the lower back and chest. The man recoils in pain, and it is seen that SCP-2800 had left several spines in the masked man's back. SCP-2800 proceeds to tie the man's hands. The woman is seen to shake SCP-2800's hand vigorously, and embrace him. SCP-2800 kneels on the ground. The child is seen to embrace SCP-2800. SCP-2800 appears to be emotional. The woman makes a call. The child is seen to pull out a piece of paper, and write something on the paper. As SCP-2800 begins to walk away, the child calls it back. The child hands SCP-2800 the paper. SCP-2800 writes something on the paper, and hands it back to the child. Shortly after, police officers arrive on the scene. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2800" by weizhong, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2800. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. 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SCP-2801 | keter | Item #: SCP-2801 Special Containment Procedures: A copy of SCP-2801 is currently held at Site-19. All Foundation personnel are to undergo screening for SCP-2801-1 infection on a monthly biweekly basis. Additional screenings may be mandated by the site security director. All infected persons not held for research purposes are to be immediately terminated. No recordings of infected persons are to be made, and all other cognitohazardous material containing SCP-2801-1 are to be destroyed. Foundation webcrawlers are to monitor file-sharing websites and hacker forums for copies of SCP-2801 or related materials. MTF Sigma-5 ("'; DROP TABLE taskforces --") is to remove these copies as soon as possible upon detection in compliance with standard data supression protocols. MTF Theta-8 ("Blue Pills") is currently responsible for identifying and neutralizing persons or organizations in possession of SCP-2801. Utilization of Project Lethe and/or SCP-2000 is currently under consideration. Description: SCP-2801 refers to a software for Linux-based operating systems capable of generating Class-II cognitohazards as audio or image files, using a variety of common formats. The effects of the hazards generated are determined by user-written code similar in syntax to the C programming language. SCP-2801 was freely distributed on 2018/3/17 on the hacker forum [REDACTED] under the title "Neurocrack", and has since been redistributed multiple times from various sources despite Foundation containment efforts. SCP-2801 has demonstrated the ability to create self-propagating cognitohazards, referred to as SCP-2801-1,1 that are capable of nearly complete control over a host's behavior. This can include motor control, memory access, and psionic field manipulation, among other aspects. Over 100 unique SCP-2801-1 variants have been identified in the wild as of 2018/11/12, which are typically used for financial gain or as offensive tools, although other uses are not uncommon. Unless otherwise specified by its creators, SCP-2801-1 infection is permanent, and an effective treatment has not yet been found. While the user-created nature of SCP-2801-1 variants means very few traits apply to every one, a few generalizations can be made regarding SCP-2801-1 behavior. Most SCP-2801-1 variants spread through the use of cognitohazards present in the speech of infected persons. In addition, variants often construct telepathic networks among infected persons, which can then be used for data exfiltration or to remotely control variant behavior, and variants with design flaws can unintentionally cause epileptic seizures. Infected persons are rarely aware of these symptoms. See Document X3B-2801-RQ for descriptions of all known variants. Addendum 2801: The following is a timeline of events related to SCP-2801 and SCP-2801-1. 2017/11/29: SCP-2801-A, the first known SCP-2801-1 variant, is discovered during testing on SCP-4993 at Site-19. Test results were inconsistent with previous experiments, and after further testing this was attributed to an unknown cognitohazardous agent present in D-8937, despite the lack of observable symptoms. Further investigation revealed similar agents present in 96% of the personnel in D-8937's assigned barracks. 2017/12/3: MTF Eta-11 ("Savage Beasts") begins an investigation into the origins of SCP-2801-A. 2018/3/17: SCP-2801 is uploaded to the hacker forum [REDACTED] under the name "Neurocrack" along with documentation and source code for a basic SCP-2801-1 variant2. The file was available for 7 hours and received download requests from 97 unique hosts before it was removed by MTF Sigma-5 ("'; DROP TABLE taskforces --"). The file was accompanied by the following post: + Expand - Collapse [FREE][SOURCE] Neurocrack:Mind Exploit Development Tool & Proof of Concept User: Anark1 Posts: 193 Threads: 21 Popularity: 7 Greetz yall, Today, all of you who have been asking what my "big project" is about for the past year finally get to take a look at it. Breaking from expectations, it's not just another computer exploit this time. Instead, it's something MUCH more exciting. After all, I'm sure we've all had this question at one point or another: What if you could hack a person like you can a computer? After over a year of work, I finally have an answer: Yes, and it is unbelievably easy [COGNITOHAZARD EXPUNGED] Neurocrack is to the brain what a compiler is to a computer. It exports an image or sound file that the brain interprets as instructions (effectively working like an RCE exploit). This already opens up a world of possibilities, but I was even able to write software that spreads itself through speech. That's right, worms for people. And unlike most exploits, Neurocrack won't be patched out. Last time I checked, the human brain was EOL! I had my fun with this for a little while, but my worm spread much faster than I was expecting and it's attracted a lot of attention, so it's time for me to GTFO. So, I give you Neurocrack, the keys to hacking's final frontier. [EXTRANEOUS DATA EXPUNGED] I'll be around for a little while longer to answer questions, but I don't have time to give 1-1 help. For god's sake, read the documentation. Also, just because this is new territory doesn't mean you shouldn't take the same precautions you normally would. There are already people who have staked their claims on this new frontier; people who work very hard to make sure anything that threatens their control never sees the light. I found this out the hard way and now I'm stuck playing damage control. Don't repeat my mistakes. Know what kind of world you are stepping into. But of course, when did people like us ever care about risks? Happy hacking, and welcome to the secret world! The author of this post was later identified as a penetration tester living in the city of Dallas, Texas named Nathan Snyder (designated POI-7684). A raid on POI-7684's apartment failed to apprehend him; the complex's owner indicated that he had left his apartment with a number of electronics the previous afternoon. POI-7684's status and location remains unknown. 2018/3/19: SCP-2801-B, -C, and -D are discovered alongside a spike in SCP-2801-A infections. While simplistic, these variants proved active exploitation of SCP-2801 was occurring much sooner than was expected. Foundation webcrawlers also take down a number of threads pertaining to SCP-2801 on both [REDACTED] and other sites. 2018/4/2: A string of identity theft cases is linked to a previously undiscovered SCP-2801-1 variant, designated SCP-2801-N, which was used to steal sensitive information from the hosts' mind while displaying very few identifiable symptoms. The operator of the variant was estimated to have stolen over two million USD in this fashion. Upon detainment, the operator of SCP-2801-N claimed that the variant had been sold to him and by another hacker. The operator was terminated two days later. Investigation into the identities of the creator and other operators are still on going. 2018/4/28: SCP-2801 utilization continues to spread despite containment efforts. SCP-2801 had been reuploaded to the internet under numerous screen names with over 1,000 downloads, and multiple users have opened threads attempting to sell SCP-2801 code modules. Five "Neurocracker"3 groups have also been identified, including Pseudonym4, which remains the oldest active group. 2018/5/6: SCP-2801-W is discovered in central Germany, having infected █████ people in less than a week, the highest infection rate of any variant at the time. SCP-2801-W utilizes large amounts of psionic signals to overwhelm a target, inducing epileptic seizures followed by sudden unexpected death in 83% of cases, even if the target is not infected. No correlation has been found between targets, and this behavior occurs at seemingly random intervals. A group named Cohaz has claimed to be the operator of SCP-2801-W on various black market websites. This group claims to be able to use SCP-2801-W to assassinate an individual of the client's choice in exchange for payment in the Monero cryptocurrency. These claims have not yet been verified. 2018/5/15: The Global Occult Coalition begins an initiative to identify and terminate persons in possession of SCP-2801. 2018/6/21: Growing awareness of Foundation and GOC efforts to suppress information about SCP-2801 among portions of the hacker community leads many to use covert channels or include SCP-2801-generated cognitohazards in threads in an attempt to deter censors. The adoption rate of SCP-2801 slows as a result, but the estimated user base remains large. 2018/8/4: Dr. Charles Stone, assistant director of Site-22, enters a coma as a result of SCP-2801-BE infection. As is typical of SCP-2801-BE behavior, Dr. Stone cut himself on his left arm with a knife and wrote the message "Send bitcoin have 1 week" along with a bitcoin address on the wall of his office with his blood before expiring. Compliance with these demands had no effect on Dr. Stone's condition, and he went into cardiac arrest and died 5 days later as a result of an epileptic seizure in the Site-22 medical sector. It remains unknown whether he was specifically targeted, or was infected by chance. 2018/8/6: Investigation into Dr. Stone's death reveals that at least 37% of Site-22 personnel were infected with SCP-2801-1. 7 unique variants were identified. Site-22 was placed under quarantine, and all SCP objects on-site were moved to Site-19. 2018/10/12: SCP-2801-CV is identified in South Korea, marking the 100th unique variant discovered. 2018/10/26: The Foundation and GOC are targeted by a number of coordinated remote attacks, consisting of both traditional cyberattacks and attacks utilizing SCP-2801-1. The attacks lasted for 4 hours and affected 7 Foundation facilities and 11 site networks, including [REDACTED]. In addition to causing a number of Euclid and Keter-class containment breaches, the attacks resulted in ███ personnel casualties and the leakage of ███ classified documents, including [REDACTED]. Restoration efforts are still in progress. Statistics regarding the attacks on the GOC are not available, but are expected to be similar. Several Neurocracker groups, including Pseudonym and Cohaz, have declared their involvement in the attacks. Efforts to identify other collaborators are ongoing. Restoration efforts are still in progress. Footnotes 1. Individual instances of SCP-2801-1 (called "variants") are referred to using assigned alphabetical designations (SCP-2801-A, SCP-2801-B, etc.). 2. Testing suggests this was the source code for SCP-2801-A. 3. Also commonly self-identified as "Psychohacker", "Psycker", "Brainjacker", and "Cognitohacker", and other variants thereof, among other terms. 4. A highly decentralized group that claims to be a splinter group of Anonymous, but is also suspected to have been influenced by Gamers Against Weed. |
SCP-2802 | euclid | A specimen of SCP-2802 resembling a black-cheeked woodpecker (Melanerpes pucherani). Photograph taken 9/18/2008. Item #: SCP-2802 Special Containment Procedures: Due to the massive population and widespread distribution of SCP-2802, complete containment is impossible. The Foundation has therefore decided to focus on observation, tracking, and destruction. A global contingent of Foundation field agents has been assigned to capture specimens belonging to the taxonomic subfamily Picinae and conduct medical examinations and scans in order to determine their status as non-anomalous Picinae or as specimens of SCP-2802. Captured specimens of non-anomalous Picinae are to be banded prior to release, while captured specimens of SCP-2802 are to be terminated. Any captured specimens of SCP-2802 that exhibit non-standard properties are to be tagged with miniature GPS trackers. All tagged specimens of SCP-2802 are to be monitored at all times from Area-22, and any changes in behavior or physiology from established norms is to be immediately reported to the current project administrator. Several captive specimens of SCP-2802 are to be contained in a large free-flight aviary at Area-22, and are also to be observed for changes in established behavior or physiology. All eggs produced by captive specimens of SCP-2802 are to be confiscated, and all hatchlings are to be hand-raised by properly trained personnel. Non-anomalous Picinae hatchlings are to be banded and released into the wild upon reaching maturity, while SCP-2802 hatchlings are to remain in containment. Following Incident 2802-1, all personnel tasked with directly handling specimens of SCP-2802 are to wear full-body protective equipment with proper resistance to acidic and chemical agents, as detailed in Document 2802-Alpha. Description: SCP-2802 is an anomalous form of life with a superficial resemblance to bird species of the subfamily Picinae (woodpeckers, piculets, and wrynecks). Specimens of SCP-2802 are completely externally identical to the Picinae species that they resemble. However, their internal anatomy is considerably divergent from any known vertebrate life form. Specimens of SCP-2802 lack traditional bony endoskeletons, instead possessing hydrostatic skeletons more reminiscent of those possessed by echinoderms (crinoids, sea cucumbers, starfish, etc.) than of any vertebrate organism. Several fluid-filled cavities located within the neck, torso, wings, and legs are surrounded by muscles that change shape and arrangement based on changes in fluid pressure, allowing for movement. In addition, the muscle tissue of SCP-2802 specimens is composed of cartilaginous cells that grant the boneless body additional structural support. Despite these skeletal and muscular differences, SCP-2802 movement is indistinguishable from non-anomalous Picinae movement patterns. A specimen of SCP-2802 resembling a rufous woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus). Photograph taken 5/20/2014. The SCP-2802 body cavity is occupied nearly entirely by a complex system of tough yet flexible rubbery tubes containing an acidic yellow fluid, primarily composed of fluoroboric acid (H3OBF4), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and bromine trifluoride (BrF3). This singular organ system, known as the "monovascular system", seems to serve multiple purposes analogous to those of traditional vertebrate cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, and respiratory systems, carrying nutrients and electrical impulses throughout the body with the assistance of ten small multi-chambered heart-like "acid pumps" located at various points within the torso. The monovascular system appears to be more efficient than traditional vertebrate organ systems, transmitting electrical impulses more quickly and not producing any digestive waste. In addition, the unpleasant smell and potent corrosive nature of SCP-2802 internal acid deters predators from attacking or consuming wounded specimens of SCP-2802. The reproductive systems of SCP-2802 specimens are indistinguishable from those of the Picinae species said specimens resemble. A specimen of SCP-2802 is capable of breeding with non-anomalous specimens of the Picinae species it resembles, or with any other specimen of SCP-2802; for example, a specimen of SCP-2802 resembling a Hispaniolan woodpecker (Melanerpes striatus) can breed with a specimen of SCP-2802 resembling a black-rumped flameback (Dinopium benghalense) or with a non-anomalous specimen of M. striatus, but not with a non-anomalous specimen of D. benghalense. Eggs laid by participants in SCP-2802 breeding can hatch into specimens of either SCP-2802 or the non-anomalous parent species, with each egg laid having a roughly equal chance of either outcome. Behaviorally, specimens of SCP-2802 are largely identical to the Picinae species they resemble, feeding, nesting, migrating, and breeding in identical manners. However, specimens of SCP-2802 often show hostility to their own young, neglecting to feed their hatchlings, or occasionally simply pushing them out of the nest. Examinations of hostilely treated hatchlings indicate that specimens of SCP-2802 only treat their non-anomalous offspring this way, and raise SCP-2802 hatchlings as normal. Current observation indicates that, as of this writing, specimens of SCP-2802 comprise approximately ██ percent of the planet's woodpecker, piculet, and wryneck populations. Two specimens of SCP-2802 resembling ivory-billed woodpeckers (Campephilus principalis). Photograph taken 4/10/1935. Discovery: SCP-2802 was discovered in 18██, when an ivory-billed woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) that had been shot for specimen collection purposes by naturalist ████ ███████ displayed anomalous internal anatomy. All C. principalis specimens collected by Foundation agents after this initial discovery displayed the same anatomy. After several living specimens were contained by the Foundation, a concerted effort to drive the wild population of SCP-2802 to extinction was undertaken, out of fear that SCP-2802 posed a threat to natural ecosystems or to humankind. SCP-2802 extinction efforts were believed to have succeeded, as all C. principalis sightings after the year 1948 have been unsubstantiated. SCP-2802 was classified as Neutralized until 1985, when additional Picinae species began exhibiting the same anomalous internal anatomy as the original C. principalis specimens. As no negative effects on natural ecosystems or human health could be conclusively proven to have been caused by the presence of SCP-2802, the current band-tracking program was initiated to determine the movement patterns of SCP-2802 in comparison to non-anomalous Picinae and their effects on their environments, if any. Addendum: Incident 2802-1 On 8/14/████, a captured specimen of SCP-2802 attacked containment personnel by expelling streams of its internal acid through specialized ventricles resembling tear ducts. Three staff members suffered chemical burns, but no fatalities resulted. The SCP-2802 specimen was placed in isolated containment for testing purposes. Examinations of captive SCP-2802 specimens revealed no trace of such defensive organs. Since Incident 2802-1, ████ specimens of SCP-2802 have possessed defensive organs of some type, with the possessive portion of the population rising to ██% within the last █ years. Containment procedures have been updated accordingly to provide proper protection to SCP-2802's possible defensive measures. |
SCP-2803 | keter | Item #: SCP-2803 Special Containment Procedures: Area-2803 has been established around the perimeter of SCP-2803 with a public front as a military base. Satellite footage of SCP-2803 is to be expunged from Internet map data. Exploration of SCP-2803 is only to be carried out via remote drone. Area-2803 is to be supplied with rotating armed personnel from MTF Nu-7 "Hammer Down" in the event of SCP-2803-A entering an active state. An active state can be defined as any of the following: Negotiation breakdown Lambda wave output of over 504 cycles per minute Attacks on non-exploratory personnel Mass disruption of civilian computer activity All personal computers and internet used in a 200 km radius from Area-2803 are to be monitored for possible lambda wave influence. In the event that SCP-2803-A enters a fully active state and military response proves insufficient, Contingency 2803-XK "Red Sun", along with subsequent media blackout and fallout protection measures, is to be implemented immediately. Instances of SCP-2803-B are not to be disturbed in any way. Description: SCP-2803 is an office building complex ██ km north of Rapid City, South Dakota, serving as the headquarters of the TotleighSoft corporation. Before TotleighSoft, SCP-2803 was an automobile manufacturing plant. This corporation has been linked to the creation of several anomalous software programs under containment by the Foundation, including SCP-2527, SCP-2219, and SCP-3492. SCP-2803-A is a tumorous growth of flesh in the center of SCP-2803, estimated to have a mass of over 197 tonnes. DNA testing of tissue samples from SCP-2803-A have yielded inconclusive results. SCP-2803-A has over 7,000 thin, chitinous tendrils entwined throughout SCP-2803, which produce a crystalline mucus that permeates the facility. Though it is not capable of speech on its own, SCP-2803-A is sapient and communicates through electronics in a broken dialect of English. SCP-2803-A states that it is the CEO of TotleighSoft and answers to the name "P. Hudson Gock". SCP-2803-A emits a constant stream of lambda waves.1 These lambda waves are used to gain subliminal control of nearby computers for the purpose of creating new products for TotleighSoft. These products are often harmful to users or the general public. SCP-2803-B denotes 247 humans that have been exposed to SCP-2803-A's mucus. The majority of SCP-2803-B instances were employees of the original automotive plant. Most SCP-2803-B instances are in a constant state of meditation, serving as an amplification system for SCP-2803-A's lambda waves, while others create and package hardware for TotleighSoft.2 SCP-2803-A refers to instances of SCP-2803-B as employees. There is no known method to dampen or neutralize the lambda waves, and the only means of defense against them remains constant negotiation with SCP-2803-A. As SCP-2803-A has proven incapable of understanding human thought patterns, this has proven difficult. Addendum - Incident 2803-Prime: SCP-2803-A first came to its current location on 11/13/1986. At 12:08 PM, Staff at the Grosvenor Automotive Facility (currently SCP-2803) received a fax transmission from an unknown source: NOTIC OF MERGER Happy to report! Your compnay has being annex by TOTLEIGH software corporation. Will be comig at 1:00 for prenimilary restructure meetig. Expect new CEO (myslef), new WORK CONDISIONS, and handson ENGAGEMINT! Yuor compliance is NOT voluntary. Complaents may be submit at apropriate time. Good that you all unerstand an agree. Regaards, P. Hudson Gock CEO of Totleigh Software yes At 12:29 PM, a nearby Foundation particulate relay pickup detected a significant increase in tachyon activity in the South Dakota area, originating from an area of the Crab Nebula noted for anomalous activity. At 12:58 PM, a loud roaring sound followed by a mild explosive shockwave was reported in Rapid City, South Dakota. Approximately 2,000 people were killed when SCP-2803-A materialized in the center of the Grosvenor Automotive Facility, causing a significant discharge of antimatter. Survivors were converted into instances of SCP-2803-B, and containment measures began in the following days. Interviewed: SCP-2803-A, via email Interviewer: Dr. Lisle Naismith <Begin Log> Dr. Naismith: Are you aware that your products are harmful to consumers? SCP-2803-A: It is false. Perhaps regulading goverment getting your to headd, yes. No, I am the libertrarian. Dr. Naismith: Why do you make these games? SCP-2803-A: Why does anyody buisness? I wood not have coming from blackest EverVoid between the nothings if it werent for AMERICAN dream. Dr. Naismith: You came from space? SCP-2803-A: True! Start fro nothings. Now look, in free market with humens, as if I am humens myself, have buisness and profits much, TOTLEIGHSOFT is a winnr! Dr. Naismith: What made you want to start a software company? SCP-2803-A: Old job was get old. Could do anything, anytiem. Instan grafication. Thrill is in journey, said i! I am missing it now, though. Dr. Naismith: And your old job was? SCP-2803-A: [DATA EXPUNGED] Dr. Naismith: And what exactly were you "obliterating?" SCP-2803-A: [DATA EXPUNGED] Dr. Naismith: …noted. SCP-2803-A: Should go back to teh old job, youthinks? Dr. Naismith: No. I would honestly suggest you should stick with running a software corporation. That is the American way. You came to do the right thing. I'm 100% certain you should keep selling your software and making money. Your old job was not at all interesting or profitable, keep doing this. SCP-2803-A: Because am start to miss it. Being humens is difficult. Cannot even [DATA EXPUNGED], you now? Dr. Naismith: Please. I'm begging you. Keep being a software tycoon. SCP-2803-A: Will thinks it ovir. Not so sure anymo. <End Log> Footnotes 1. Specialized telepathic energy, first discovered during experiments with SCP-████ 2. The method of hardware export outside of Area-2803 is currently unknown. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2803" by daveyoufool, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2803. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2804 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2804 Special Containment Procedures: UPDATED 2021-05-05 SCP-2804 is expected to have a profound effect on normalcy over the following 55 years; SCP-2804's containment strategy is thus oriented towards preventing the public recognition of its anomalous properties and the minimization of SCP-2804's disruptive effects. The exact containment strategy will thus vary with the frequency of affected structures and the number of potential witnesses. The Foundation must coordinate with local and state governments to ensure that no buildings are constructed in SCP-2804-B's path, either by acquiring the land in question or arranging for alternative uses. In the case of pre-existing buildings, the optimal strategy will be determined by SCP-2804's containment team. Buildings in SCP-2804-B's path should not be demolished sooner than necessary, and should be reconstructed or replaced after it has passed. This requirement may be waived if it would require excessive budgetary expenditures. SCP-2804-A1 through -A3 are contained at their original locations and surrounded by false buildings and barbed wire fences. Access is restricted to specially authorized personnel. PoI-2804-1 is under Level 2 observation at all times. It will be taken into Foundation custody for testing should it become associated with any further anomalous activity. Description: SCP-2804 is a phenomenon in which a wooden deck will instantaneously appear attached to a building. This is preceded by the appearance of red chalk graffiti reading "Where's the deck? — Fly" on the building. Eleven hours and thirteen minutes pass between the appearance of this graffiti and the materialization of the deck. Removal of the graffiti has no effect on SCP-2804. Decks created by SCP-2804 typically match modern architectural and construction sensibilities and will not cross property lines. These decks will not exhibit anomalous properties unless the property on which a building resides is too small or irregularly shaped to contain a conventional deck. Anomalous products of SCP-2804 are designated SCP-2804-A. SCP-2804-B is a theoretical point that moves 3.4m per day, or 1.25km per year, with a bearing roughly 34° North of East. Any building that SCP-2804-B passes through will be affected by SCP-2804. Assuming that SCP-2804-B has maintained its current speed and heading since creation, its origin can be placed at ████ Dyson Avenue in ████████, South Carolina. ████ Dyson Avenue is the home of PoI-2804-1, Floyd "Fly" Whitacre, the owner of █████████ Construction Company. Addendum 2804-1: Projected timeline of SCP-2804-B. Date Event Notes 2039-04-██ SCP-2804-B enters ██████, SC and affects up to twenty-four buildings over the next two years. The purchase and destruction of buildings in SCP-2804-B's path has been deemed more cost-effective than amnestic administration for this timeframe. 2041-11-██ SCP-2804-B enters the Charleston metropolitan area, affecting ~100 buildings per year for the next 35 years. Containment will likely entail some combination of mass amnesticization, preemptive destruction of buildings, and partial depopulation of Charleston via manipulation of the local economy1. SCP-2804 upgraded to Keter-class. 2076-01-██ SCP-2804-B moves into the Atlantic Ocean. No additional buildings are affected. Containment is trivial during this timeframe. SCP-2804 downgraded to Euclid-class. 2███-06-04 SCP-2804-B approaches the Geographic North Pole. SCP-2804-B's trajectory and activity past this point, if any, are unknown. SCP-2804-A1. SCP-2804-A3 in an inactive state. Addendum 2804-2: Catalog of SCP-2804-A. Two instances of SCP-2804-A were created prior to containment. Once the requirements for their creation were understood, a third was created via experimentation. Restricting a property in the same way multiple times does not appear to create identical anomalies. SCP-2804-A1 [DATA EXPUNGED] SCP-2804-A2 extends 64 meters vertically up the back of a suburban house in ████████, SC. In all respects other than its orientation, it is constructed like a conventional deck. SCP-2804-A2 is classified as "Indestructible" under standard destructibility guidelines. Any solid object that touches SCP-2804-A2 will immediately be rotated 90° with respect to the ground and then crushed against SCP-2804-A2 with a force in excess of one million Newtons. This is invariably lethal to living organisms. SCP-2804-A3 is, in an inactive state, a number of wooden planks located on █████ Beach, SC. Individuals exiting the back door of an SCP-2804-affected apartment building in ████████, SC are transported to SCP-2804-A3's location. When approached by a live human, the planks of SCP-2804-A3 will float into the air and arrange themselves to form a staircase. When an individual climbs to the top stair of SCP-2804-A3, the planks forming lower stairs will exit formation to create more stairs above the subject. SCP-2804-A3 will return to its inactive state when any individual falls off of it. Addendum 2804-3: Excerpt from an interview with PoI-2804-1. Dr. Hamon: Mr. Whitacre — PoI-2804-1: <Interrupting> You can call me Fly if you want. Don't sweat it. Dr. Hamon: Right, then. Fly, do you remember what you were doing the evening of December 10, 20162? PoI-2804-1: Well, that was about four months ago, and I can barely remember what I had for lunch. <Laughs> Give me a refresher, will you? Dr. Hamon: That was a Saturday. The weather was… sunny. You stopped at a gas station at 3:14 and bought a few six-packs and two bags of tortilla chips. PoI-2804-1: Oh, I must have had the boys over for cards. That's been a pretty regular thing since my wife died3… yeah, they'd probably show up around six, we shoot the shit for a few hours, Don loses whatever he came with, and a few of us are drunk by the end of the night. Dr. Hamon: I see. Sorry for your loss. Does anything about that night stand out to you at all? PoI-2804-1: Whitey and Clarence got into it. Clarence smacked Whitey right across the face. Damn near broke his jaw, too. Clarence isn't invited to poker night any more. Dr. Hamon: Right. Anything else? PoI-2804-1: Well… hm. I think on the way home from dropping off Whitey, I passed the Wilkinson place4 and wrote something on their garage door. In chalk, you know. It'd wash away. That's about all I can think of. Dr. Hamon: Hm. And I can see from this document here that you did some construction work for the Wilkinsons back in 2004, correct? PoI-2804-1: <Nods> That's how I know them. That was my first project since I took over the business, actually. Dr. Hamon: Were you aware that they removed the deck you installed back in May? PoI-2804-1: Pardon? Dr. Hamon: The Wilkinsons got rid of their deck and built a patio instead. PoI-2804-1: I'm… not sure I understand… <Frowns> Dr. Hamon: What don't you understand? PoI-2804-1: Well it's like — it's — all of those words make sense on their own, you know? Most of them, at least. But put together it's just… <Trails off> Dr. Hamon: What words don't you understand? PoI-2804-1: Well, 'deck', for one. I mean, I know what it is as in decking someone <Mimes punching with left hand>, or a deck of cards, but I don't see how either of those would apply. Dr. Hamon: You're not familiar with the concept of a deck as an outdoor platform, connected to a house, and traditionally made of wood or wood-like materials? You've overseen the construction of many decks. Is there some other word you use for them? <PoI-2804-1 looks blankly at Dr. Hamon for twenty seconds.> Dr. Hamon: … interesting. Well, whatever you built for the Wilkinsons, they removed it. Did you know about that? PoI-2804-1: I'm sorry, Dr. Hamon, I just can't get a grip on what you're saying. Maybe I'm having a stroke? Dr. Hamon: You're not having a stroke, don't worry. <Writes on notepad for forty-five seconds.> Hypothetically, if someone wanted to build an addition to their house, but one of your projects was in the way, what would they have to do? PoI-2804-1: Well, that's… just… it's certainly a pickle, isn't it? <Laughs> I imagine they'd have to give up on their changes. Dr. Hamon: I see… and suppose a natural disaster of some sort were to completely decimate someone's house, like absolutely obliterate it and everything in a five-mile radius. What would happen to the additions you made? PoI-2804-1: Why would anything happen to them? Footnotes 1. Pending input from the Ethics Committee. 2. The night before SCP-2804 appeared. 3. Mrs. Whitaker died on September 22, 2016, in a car accident. 4. The first building affected by SCP-2804, located 0.6 kilometers away from PoI-2804-1's residence. |
SCP-2805 | euclid | SCP-2805 Item #: SCP-2805 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2805 is to be contained within a cryonic containment unit located within Site-77. No personnel are permitted to directly view SCP-2805, and must do all observation through closed circuit cameras. Any Foundation employees who have worked on or around SCP-2805 and subsequently leave employment of the Foundation are to be monitored. Any former personnel who worked with SCP-2805 are to be prevented from taking up employment with The Walt Disney Company. Description: SCP-2805 is the severed head of American industrialist Walt Disney, held in suspended animation within a cryonic freezer. Attached to the freezer are two rotary telephones, circa 1966. Analysis of the cryonic device has been hampered by the fragility of the device and the effect SCP-2805 has on personnel who speak to it. On the base of the cryonic device, the words "Siberian Solutions from the Oneiroi Collective"1 have been embossed. When a human subject is able to physically view SCP-2805, they will receive a phone call within 24 hours.2 The individual making the call claims to be Walt Disney, who will talk to the subject at length about their hopes for the future, their desires, and the "Epcot" portion of the Walt Disney World theme park. Digital analysis has confirmed that the voice on the other end of the line sounds identical to recordings of Walt Disney's voice circa 1965. Phone calls were traced to various locations owned by the Disney corporation. Occasionally, during these calls, unidentified individuals can be heard demanding to be allowed to speak to the subject. SCP-2805 will usually ignore them, but on occasion it has asked the subject to wait. During these times, a sound described by subjects as "frozen insects hitting glass" can be heard, before SCP-2805 resumes conversation, apologizing for delays from "unimaginative souls". SCP-2805 was discovered on 09/18/1967, when several secretaries for executives within the Disney corporation reported hearing calls from SCP-2805. After an executive member of the board of directors was called, he began to spend significant amounts of time with the original "Epcot" plans, and eventually began to petition strongly for fashioning the "Epcot" park as an industrial center, similar to how Walt Disney had designed it. Foundation personnel intervened once the phenomenon was recognized as legitimate, and SCP-2805 was discovered within a hid[REDACTED]ribbean. It was contained on 02/16/1968, and classified as Euclid. On 04/25/1968, SCP-2805 began calling Foundation personnel. Addendum: Interview log 2805-A Interviewed: SCP-2805 Interviewer: Agent Smith Foreword: SCP-2805 called Agent Smith while the latter was involved in interviewing SCP-███. Familiar with SCP-2805's documentation, Agent Smith carried out an impromptu interview with SCP-2805. <Begin Log> SCP-2805: Hello? Am I coming through? Agent Smith: Yes, can I, uh, ask who this is? SCP-2805: My name is Walt. I'm terribly sorry for calling without any forewarning, is this a bad time? Agent Smith: No, no, uh, please (sound of papers shuffling) please continue. SCP-2805: Well, if you've got the time, I'd like to talk to you about a project I've had in the works. Agent Smith: I've got all the time in the world, sir. SCP-2805: I call it the, uh, Florida Project. It's an experimental prototype for a future community. It's a place where the modern, hectic world wouldn't be a bother. A place where future technologies could be deployed, and then to the world. Unfortunately, I left my plans in the hands of people who didn't share my vision. Agent Smith: Who? SCP-2805: Marty. I hired him to work the newspaper, and after my, uh, illness, which I shall not go into, he was placed in charge of the Florida project. That's what I called it. But, they couldn't do it. All my imagineers, brilliant men, but they couldn't do it. Agent Smith: Couldn't do what, exactly? SCP-2805: The vision. None of them grasped it. I had thought, with the film, it was very explicit, but it didn't come across to them. I wanted a community of tomorrow, but they gave me a world's fair. Sklar, Marty, he was a wonderful boy, but he got it wrong. Agent Smith: I'm, uh, sorry to hear that. Is there anything I can do for you? SCP-2805: Marty couldn't do it, but he's not my only recourse. Other people can. Maybe even you. Agent Smith: Me? SCP-2805: I had a great vision, for a place to save the modern world from congestion, and horrible crowded noisiness. I want a place my grandchildren can grow up in. Do you see what I mean? Agent Smith Yes… but I, uh, don't think you're coming to the right guy. SCP-2805: Oh, but I am! Agent Smith: How do you figure? SCP-2805: Your organization, sir. I can't say with honesty that I understand everything you do, but you've got quite a bit of pull, and you're certainly a mile ahead of the technology sector. You can do it. Agent Smith: I don't think- SCP-2805: I need you to help me. I have a delivery system for my message, built on the backs of unimaginative dreams and parasites. I'm using them, so that we can build a better tomorrow. Can you dream it? Agent Smith: I… don't know. SCP-2805: If you can dream it, you can do it. <End Log> Footnotes 1. Believed to be connected to SCP-2028 and SCP-1498 2. SCP-2805 does not exhibit any changes in status during this time ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2805" by RJB_R, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2805. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. 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SCP-2806 | safe | SCP-2806-5 following attachment to D-133113. This particular instance did not possess the aramid fiber covering seen on other instances at the time of recovery. Item #: SCP-2806 Special Containment Procedures: Individual instances of SCP-2806 are to be kept within high security electronics storage containers within the storage wing of Site-64. All testing involving SCP-2806 requires prior approval of site command. Testing of SCP-2806-6 requires additional approval by the site Ethics Committee. Following testing, instances of SCP-2806 are to be cleaned of any host remains, sanitized, and inspected for damage before being returned to storage. Per the SKYWALKER protocol, any individuals discovered with operational instances of SCP-2806 are to be apprehended, the instances surgically removed, and the subject amnesticized before being returned to the population with a non-anomalous replacement. Description: SCP-2806 designates a collection of seven prosthetic arms, six prosthetic eyes, three prosthetic legs, and four prosthetic ears. All instances are constructed from combinations of aluminum, PMMA, polycarbonate casings, and a black aramid fabric similar in composition to SCP-1360-1. All instances of SCP-2806 remain inert until placed on or next to an individual missing a limb, hereafter referred to as the host, that the particular instance of SCP-2806 is designed to replace. Provided that the appropriate command phrase is spoken1, a series of thin cobalt-chromium alloy wires will emerge from the prosthetic and enter the host at the site of the missing limb. These wires will then connect with the host’s peripheral nervous system over the course of several minutes. After this time the SCP-2806 instance becomes fully animate, and responds to the host in the same manner as a natural limb. SCP-2806 instances will not integrate with individuals who possess all their natural limbs. Investigation as to how instances of SCP-2806 are able to make this distinction is currently ongoing. Once an instance of SCP-2806 has integrated with a host, the aramid fabric begins to secrete a chemical compound that causes the host’s skin to grow dermal and epidermal layers of skin over the instance.23 Such growth begins at the point of integration between the host and the instance of SCP-2806, and rapidly spreads until the entire prosthetic has been covered. All instances of SCP-2806 demonstrate flaws in their operations upon integration. These flaws range from inconvenient to highly dangerous, and render SCP-2806 instances unsuited for long term use.4 To date, the only effective means of removing an integrated instance of SCP-2806 from a host is via surgery. Such removal often causes severe damage to the host’s peripheral nervous system, with significant central nervous system damage occurring in multiple cases. It is currently unknown as to whether fully operational versions of SCP-2806 exist. Investigation by MTF Gamma-13 is currently ongoing (See Addendum 2806-C). Addendum 2806-A: List of SCP-2806 Instances SCP-2806 Instance Prosthetic Type Notes 2806-1 Prosthetic Arm When clenched, SCP-2806-1 delivers a constant force of 2000N to any object held. 2806-2 Prosthetic Arm Fingers continuously move in a random pattern independent of host's control. 2806-3 Prosthetic Arm Hand will automatically release any object heavier than 1kg. 2806-4 Prosthetic Arm Prosthetic maintains a continuous temperature of 50 C. 2806-5 Prosthetic Arm Prosthetic amplifies desired force exerted by host by an approximate factor of ten. 2806-6 Prosthetic Arm Aramid covering begins to replace the host’s skin, causing the host to break out in patches of aramid fibers all over their body. 2806-7 Prosthetic Arm Fingers automatically repeat actions between three to five times before control is returned to the host. 2806-8 Prosthetic Eye Eye's focal point remains 10 m past the focal point of the host's natural eye. 2806-9 Prosthetic Eye All images are magnified by a factor of 100. 2806-10 Prosthetic Eye Eye points in the opposite direction of the host's natural eye. 2806-11 Prosthetic Eye Eye briefly ceases to send signals to the brain every two minutes. 2806-12 Prosthetic Eye Eye is unable to move in socket. 2806-13 Prosthetic Eye Eye produces imperfect vision with red/green colorblindness. 2806-14 Prosthetic Leg Leg fails to deliver force greater than 100 N. 2806-15 Prosthetic Leg Leg only delivers a force of 4000 N. 2806-16 Prosthetic Leg Leg performs all actions at three times the speed as the host's natural leg. 2806-17 Prosthetic Ear All sounds are amplified to a continuous 115 dB. 2806-18 Prosthetic Ear All sounds are muted to a continuous 30 dB. 2806-19 Prosthetic Ear Constant presence of 50 dB white noise. 2806-20 Prosthetic Ear All sounds above 100 dB are muted. Addendum 2806-B: Recovery SCP-2806 was recovered by Foundation personnel on July 17th, 2015 following a raid on the offices of GoI-1115 (Anderson Robotics) by MTF Gamma-13 (Asimov’s Lawbringers) near Bend, Oregon. The following video transcript was recovered from a computer within the workshop that all instances of SCP-2806 were recovered. <Begin Log> An individual, later identified as PoI 45543 (Phineas), is visible working on an instance of SCP-2806 at the rooms central workbench. After several minutes a second individual, later identified as PoI 53412 (Isaac), enters. Isaac: How’s it coming? Phineas: It's coming. Isaac: Ready by deadline “It’s coming”? Phineas ceases to work on SCP-2806. Phineas: I’ve already told you I’m not meeting that ridiculous timetable. The Gyrfalcon series will be ready when it’s ready. Isaac: You were given nine months! The Peregrine series only took you four to get ready, and you had all hands on deck. You are aware that Ms. Fuentes already has at least four interested parties lined up for the release date? If we fail to meet that deadline our professional credibility is called into question. Phineas: Oh, spare me the lecture on professionalism. It’s one thing for us to do custom pieces like we did for that Howell kid. It’s another thing for us to produce on a mass scale. I mean, Jesus, do you have any idea how complex this kind of project is? Isaac: I have a rough… Phineas: Do you? Do you really? Isaac: Fine. I don’t. I admit it. The magic bullshit is your department. So, please, educate me on why we can’t release on time. Phineas: Gladly. Getting these prosthetics to work is not like getting the Peregrine series or the Amurs up and running. At least then we got to start from scratch. Now, however, we essentially have to make our gear hijack a natural system that has already had billions of years of troubleshooting. There are quite literally a million things that can go wrong with the integration process, let alone long term viability. If we release this product, and there is a bug we don’t foresee, some rich heiress will end up crushing her daughter’s head in her hands. At which point, we not only don’t have a working product, but we end up with pissing off Marshall and his friends. I didn’t even want to get involved with this crowd, but I’ll be damned if I associate with… Isaac: Phineas. Hey! Old man! You’re rambling again. What’s your point? Phineas: My point, whippersnapper, is that it took Edison 1000 tries to make a lightbulb, and he had a whole lab at his disposal. I have myself, Jason, Medea, and a project that is infinitely more esoteric. I think it’s fair to say that longer than nine months is not an unreasonable development time. Imagine how much more cash you can bathe in if we deliver a product that works. Isaac: So I give you another five months. What happens when you say we aren’t ready then? These contracts aren’t going to sit idle forever. There are other firms that can deliver what these people want. Right now we just have the benefit of claiming we can do it at the lowest cost. So I’ll ask again. What happens in five months when you still aren’t ready? Are you going to give me this same spiel? Phineas: Damn right I will. We’re not releasing these into the wild until they’re good and ready, and if you disagree with me on that we can talk to Anderson directly. Vincent will tell you the same thing that I am. Isaac: You’re so damn certain that you’re irreplaceable, aren’t you. Phineas: I know I am. Vincent can always find another glorified accountant. But he only has one of me. Isaac begins to walk out of the workshop, shaking his head. Isaac: See you in five months then. Isaac leaves. After a few moments Phineas approaches the computer and begins to speak directly at the camera. Phineas: You see, Vince, this is the kind of bullshit that goes down when you make a deal with the devil. Phineas turns off the recording. <End Log> In addition, the following emails were recovered from the same computer. From: Phineas@AndersonRobotics To: VincentA@AndersonRobotics Subject: Keep Prometheus Bound Vince, This probably won't come as a shock to you, but I am stepping down from Ms. Fuentes project. If this goes to completion it will open a huge can of worms that I'm not willing to be associated with. I like the idea of helping people become whole again. That's a nice idea. One that I can get behind. However, once the Gyrfalcon series is launched and our new customer base realizes what exactly it is that we are offering there will be a demand that we go above and beyond. People will want our arms and legs to come with superior strength. Our eyes to see through walls. Our ears to hear conversations miles away. The rabbit hole has no bottom. Worse, how long do you think it will be before we have some rich, crazy, bastard having his son's arms and legs amputated so that he can use our product to turn him into a sports star, or turning his bodyguards into living weapons. You and I both have firsthand experience with how easy it is to abuse such technology. Once the upgrading starts, it will not stop. At least with the robots, we could shut them down remotely. However, since these things are powered off the host’s life force, we won't have such a luxury. We won't have control of the monster once it gets brought to life. Jason and Medea have access to all the notes, schematics, and incantations. If you still want to go ahead with this, they can easily finish the project in my stead. I implore you to pull the plug. But ultimately, the decision is yours. Your oldest friend, Phineas From: VincentA@AndersonRobotics To: Phineas@AndersonRobotics Subject: RE: Keep Prometheus Bound Phineas, Excuse me if I take a moment to admire the irony in a man who's basically turned himself into the T-800 telling me that we need to tone down our work on our line of prosthetics. Ms. Fuentes is offering us a vast market, one in which our product is easily going to be superior, not only for its aesthetic value, but also due to the fact that our models don't require batteries. I would be doing this company a disservice to not seize such a golden opportunity, especially one that in my eyes has more potential to heal than harm. If our customers want to raise themselves above and beyond the normal human experience through us, we are really in no position to judge. We abandoned any moral high ground when we got into the business of selling deathbots and auto-turrets. I understand your concerns on this matter, and why you wish to remove yourself from the project. I won't hold that against you. You are a man of your principles. However, we can't afford to hold idealism over pragmatism. Jason and Medea will finish the Gyrfalcon series as scheduled. You and I can work on the Taita series in the meantime. Anderson Addendum 2806-C: UPDATE 31/3/16 The following document was acquired from within the MC&D intranet during a reconnaissance mission by MTF Kappa-10 (Skynet) operatives. IMPORTANT: DO NOT DISCARD Dear Mr. Richmond Thank you for your purchases of GYRFALCON™ Series prosthetics. No other company on the market can offer you such a high-quality piece of equipment to help you get back to being 100% and going beyond. Simply put your prosthetic into place, say your predesignated command word, and allow the integration process to run to completion. Before you know it, you will be whole again. Not only will your GYRFALCON™ Series prosthetic feel like a natural extension of yourself, but within three days of integration, it will look like the real thing. Our technology is tailor-made to become indistinguishable from your actual person. I have complete confidence that you will feel good as new. Per your request, the following additional features have been provided to your prosthetics: HERCULEAN Package (Option 3) I SPY Package (Option 1) As always, it’s a pleasure doing business with you. Anderson Kappa-10 has since recovered a total of 247 similar documents from within the MC&D sales database. Attempts to locate these customers by Gamma-13, in conjunction with Kappa-10, are ongoing, with a total of 50 customers located as of 15/5/16. All instances of SCP-2806 acquired during these arrests were fully operational, with multiple instances providing superhuman features. Footnotes 1. For all instances the command phrase “Integrate” has been successful. 2. Such activity is not observed in the prosthetic eye instances of SCP-2806, in which the iris of the prosthetic simply changes color to match the host’s natural eye color. 3. See Addendum 2806-A for information regarding the unique nature of SCP-2806-6's aramid covering. 4. For an extensive list of SCP-2806 instance flaws, see Addendum 2806-A. |
SCP-2807 | keter | Item #: SCP-2807 Special Containment Procedures: Containment is focused on controlling access to SCP-2807. Due to its useful effects, Site-04 has been converted to a medical site. Bring my living brothers to me. Site-04 is to be cordoned off for a 3 km radius and have limited access as a sacred area and archaeological dig. Site-04 encompasses SCP-2807. This land has been consecrated with the blood of my brothers. Allow no one access. Access to SCP-2807 is limited to D-class personnel. D-class personnel with medical training should permanently staff the facility. If Foundation personnel lacking these qualifiers enter SCP-2807, they should be immediately stripped of their clearance and reclassified as D-class. My home is a sanctuary for them. Outsiders are not welcome. Description: SCP-2807 is located in Eastern Turkey, near the ancient ruined city of Ani. SCP-2807 refers to Site-04 in its entirety except for the control center, which exists separately from the rest of site. SCP-2807 refers to a previously abandoned Foundation storage facility, estimated to be more than 200 years old, and most likely abandoned after the [REDACTED] event. Despite several breach attempts, the storage facilities inside remained intact. SCP-1215 and several archives were recovered. You dragged us from our homes, our children, and our wives, with no cause. To be used in your sick experiments. SCP-2807's effects were initially noted in the D-Class recovery wing - analysis of medical statistics across Foundation sites indicated that grievously injured (4 - 6 on the Abbreviated Injury Scale) D-class recovered ███% more often than projected, even when controlling other factors. Several D-class were also recovered from injuries previously thought to be lethal. However, such medical anomalies only occur in D-class on site - treatment for other Foundation personnel remains within standard boundaries. A testament to the power left here as a result of the atrocities you committed. Do not allow it to be used against you. + Document 2807-1 - Miscellaneous - Level 4/2807 Clearance Required - Authenticated Item #: SCP-2807 Special Containment Procedures: Foundation personnel without Level 4 clearance or higher should be redirected to the incomplete document. It is believed that SCP-2807 cannot access information with a clearance above Level 3. Containment is focused on controlling access to SCP-2807. Due to its useful effects, Site-04 has been converted to a medical site. [UNAUTHORIZED EDITS REMOVED] SCP-2807 requires at least 300 D-class in varying states of injury at all times. Source of injury must come from testing or accident - the anomaly can differentiate between injuries deliberately caused and those from testing. Site-04 is to be cordoned off for a 3 km radius and have limited access as a sacred area and archaeological dig. Site-04 encompasses SCP-2807. [UNAUTHORIZED EDITS REMOVED] Access to SCP-2807 is limited to D-class personnel. Wings -7 through 14, -19, and -21 have been walled off. Access to these wings is strictly prohibited, except in the case of an 2807-Golf event. D-class personnel with medical training should permanently staff the facility. In the event Foundation personnel lacking these qualifiers enter SCP-2807, they should be immediately stripped of their clearance and reclassified as D-class. [UNAUTHORIZED EDITS REMOVED] In the event that D-class at SCP-2807 drop below the required amount trigger an 2807-Golf event, one member with ranking of at least Site Director1 must enter Wing -19, and one D-class elevated to their position. One copy of this document must remain in a server at Site-04 at all times, and re-examined weekly for any possible changes. Description: SCP-2807 is located in Eastern Turkey, near the ancient ruined city of Ani. SCP-2807 refers to Site-04 in its entirety except for the control center, which exists separately from the rest of site. SCP-2807 refers to the malicious entity that has manifested in Site-04, as a result of previous activities undertaken by the Foundation prior to [DATA EXPUNGED]. This entity possesses knowledge of Foundation security practices and can directly influence D-class. D-class have been supplied with network usernames and passwords, door passcodes, Foundation identity cards and [REDACTED], believed to be a result of effects of SCP-2807. The anomaly also has the ability to alter Foundation documents, but does not appear to have access to documents cleared above Level 3. The anomaly appears to be mollified by the presence of D-class, especially injured D-class. Site-04 refers to a previously abandoned Foundation storage, testing and D-class processing facility, estimated to be more than 200 years old, and most likely abandoned after the [REDACTED] event. Despite several breach and destruction attempts, the storage facilities inside remained intact. SCP-████ and several archives were recovered. [UNAUTHORIZED EDITS REMOVED] Archaeological analysis and documentation acquired prior to the sealing of several of Site-04's wings has revealed the function and history of Site-04 prior to its reactivation. See Document 2807-2 - Historical Information. SCP-2807's effects were initially noted in the D-Class recovery wing - analysis of medical statistics across Foundation sites indicated that grievously injured (4 - 6 on the Abbreviated Injury Scale) D-class recovered ███% more often than projected, even when controlling other factors. Several D-class were also recovered from injuries previously thought to be lethal. However, such medical anomalies only occur in D-class on site - treatment for other Foundation personnel remains within standard boundaries. See Table 2807-1 for list of possibly anomalous recoveries. [UNAUTHORIZED EDITS REMOVED] + Document 2807-2 - Historical Information - Level 4/2807 Clearance Required - Authenticated Some fragments of Foundation records were recovered from the sealed wings. ….the current batch of D-class is progressing on target. The use of SCP-████ has allowed us to accelerate the process by 60%, with minimal side effects. It should also resolve the quality control issues we had last batch with aggression and resilience, which was probably just an unintended consequence of using prisoners of war. This current batch is mostly political and religious prisoners - they should prove to be more malleable and easier to mold for our purposes. As for the progre…. ….t's been a mess here at Site-04 the past couple of days. Retraining Chamber A was out of commission this week - some of the candidates attacked staff and had to be neutralized. We've carried out Protocol Makron to maintain order. We're safe, but there's a mountain of corpses in Wing-19, and it's going to take a couple days for the crematorium to get through them. Otherwise, things are running smoo… …looks like they're shuttering this place for good. We'll keep a small detachment here for the storage of a couple anomalies, but the R&D department came up with something that obviates the need for this kind of process. They've dubbed it an 'amnestic'. It's gone through trials and seems to do exactly what we need it to do. Sites ██, ██, ██, ██, and ours are all closing. We'll be reassigned to new posts at the end of this month. Remaining batches in progress should dosed with these new 'amnestics' and set to projects as normal in lieu of completing the regimen. We've also noticed a couple irregula… Aside from Foundation records, several notes, likely made by D-class occupants, were found either in hidden notebooks or in graffiti carved into cell and holding chamber walls. A woman hugged me and cried today. I do not understand why. Everything I knew was wrong - everything I was told was a lie. I thought I saw hell at Borodino, but at least I understood what happened there. This defies explanation. Barbarism knows no bounds. I can't… can't remember my name. Who am I? Why is this happening? Walls are windows. They can see everything. I've been here six and thirty weeks. There is no end in sight. Meredith, if you find this, know that I never stopped loving you. I'm not getting out. I know that much. They'll shoot us dead or feed us to that thing before we make it out. Maybe someone might find this in the future, so that this never has to happen again, and if whatever monsters keep us here try to cover this up, this will stand as proof. My name is Francis Bright, I am - or at least was - a Union surgeon in the civil war between the northern and southern states in the United States of America. I was captured in the aftermath of the battle outside Chickamauga. From there, I was sent to the Andersonville prison. There, I was starved, sickened, and I witnessed the death of many of my comrades in arms from scurvy and dysentery. Our water supply was frequently filled with human waste. From there, I was shipped across the ocean to this godforsaken place. In Andersonville - as hellish as it was - the problems were ones of logistics. The rebels were out of food, so we had nothing to eat. Our suffering was caused by lack of supply and incompetence, not malice. Here - the facilities are clean, there's plenty to eat - but they choose not to utilize that to our benefit. The guards and staff are well-fed, but we get a small piece of bread, and small amount of water per day. Prisoners that get sick are only treated if they feel it necessary. There are eight of us per room in rooms hardly fit for two. We fall asleep every night and wake every morning to the sound of human suffering. There are no natural light sources - we can hardly tell from one day to the next. They'll take ten prisoners, kill two, and grind them into paste. They'll take the other eight and torture and beat them into submission. Sometimes, people go into these torture sessions - and come out different. Like they forgot who they were, what this is, and what kind of hell they're living in. They're usually pretty quickly moved away from the site too. This place was made to break us. For what purpose, I do not know. Anyone that tries to stand up to them is swiftly whisked away, never to be seen again. I don't know what's going on here, or why, and I don't think I'm going to get the opportunity to do so anytime soon. I'll try to keep adding more to this note - but I may be killed or changed without warning. If you find this note - please, stop whoever is doing this. If they are gone, make sure this never happens again. Footnotes 1. Although all Foundation personnel of this rank are by definition essential, it is a necessary sacrifice to prevent an EK-class Foundation collapse scenario. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2807" by Lazar Lyusternik, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2807. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2808 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2808 Special Containment Procedures: Personnel are neither required nor encouraged to take action regarding SCP-2808. Orders or incentives to interact with or research SCP-2808 are invalid. Any action taken regarding SCP-2808 must be done of the given personnel's volition and on their own time. Management of Site-47 is under the purview of SCP-2808's assistant. Description: Descriptions of SCP-2808 itself are incomprehensible in the context of official documentation. A similar effect occurs with visual representations. Any action taken regarding SCP-2808 in the course of an individual's position in a bureaucratic structure results in the immediate alteration of that position to "Beautifier", which entails the (often violent) subversion of standard operating procedure with the goal of producing aesthetically appealing artworks. The subject's original position and job responsibilities are impossible to fill or carry out, as attempts result in overwhelming visual hallucinations of abstract patterns. Actions taken regarding SCP-2808 informally, but under bureaucratic pressure or direct influence, are spontaneously added to that individual's official responsibilities. They then become impossible to carry out due to the aforementioned hallucinations. Compiling information on SCP-2808 has been exceptionally difficult, as personnel are reluctant to interact with or approach SCP-2808. An early attempt to neutralize SCP-2808's anomalous properties by strategic alterations to the Foundation's charter resulted in SCP-2808 inadvertently becoming the Director of Site-47. Attempts to remove SCP-2808 have been unsuccessful. |
SCP-2809 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2809 Special Containment Procedures: MTF Eta-18 “Voyager Voyeurs” has been tasked with use of digital assets to analyse holiday photos posted online for evidence of anachronistic content. Any identified instances of SCP-2809-1 are to be administered amnestics sufficient to remove any memories associated with SCP-2809. Online marketing is to be monitored for instances of SCP-2809-2 and targeted cyber-attacks are to be used to remove them. Several fully-operational internet marketing agencies have been set up in an effort to gain first-hand contact with SCP-2809-3 and facilitate tracking it to its source. Description: SCP-2809 is a temporal phenomenon affecting otherwise non-anomalous individuals who have suffered a recent loss of one or both of their parents. These individuals are designated SCP-2809-1. At some point in an approximately one month period immediately after an instance of SCP-2809-1’s parent or parents have died, the SCP-2809-1 instance begins seeing a series of banner and pop-up advertisements while browsing internet content. These advertisements are designated as SCP-2809-2. They offer holidays in an indirect fashion by appealing to the viewer’s need for relaxation and relief from their troubles. If an instance of SCP-2809-1 clicks on an instance of SCP-2809-2 they are taken to the website of Quondam Holidays which is designated as SCP-2809-3. It has proved impossible to locate this website through any means other than SCP-2809-1 clicking on SCP-2809-2. The routing information contained in SCP-2809-2 is invalid and cannot be used to locate the server on which the website is hosted through any other means. When a holiday is booked through Quondam Holidays then that instance of SCP-2809-1 is picked up by an airport shuttle bus the following day and is not seen again for a period of time that has been recorded to vary from three days to twenty-two days. SCP-2809-1 instances that have been interviewed describe having been on a holiday during the missing time. Transcript of interview KL-2809-07 Hide Interview Transcript of interview KL-2809-07. This transcript is included as an illustrative example of an SCP-2809 event. 27/06/16 18:00 UTC Interviewer: Agent Cathleen Cargill (CC). Interviewee: Khatira Mahmood, age 34 of Manchester, England (KM). The following interview took place at the interviewee’s home with Agent Cargill assuming the guise of a journalist writing a lifestyle article about SCP-2809-3. Khatira Mahmood had been identified as probable instance of SCP-2809-1 by MTF Eta-18. CC: Don’t worry, Miss Mahmood, this is just an informal little chat so I can get a clearer picture of Quondam Holidays and what they do, they’re sooo secretive. I really think they’re going to be a big thing next year. Is it OK if I call you Khatira? KM: Call me Kat, everybody does. CC: Me too! I hope it doesn’t get too confusing. [Laughs] KM: [Laughs] CC: So, let’s get to it. Can you tell me how you first heard about Quondam? KM: I saw an advert online. CC: Do you happen to remember what site you saw it on? KM: I was browsing for… well I was looking at funeral arrangements. My mum had just died. I think it was Co-op? CC: I’m so sorry! KM: No, it’s OK. I feel a lot better about it now. CC: So there was an advert…? KM: Yeah, It said “Don’t let your baggage weigh you down, go on holiday with us.” Or “get away with us.” Something like that, anyway. I was just staring at it for ages and I thought to myself; “Why not? I need to get away.” So I clicked on it. It took me to this website; Quondam Holidays. It was a little weird, y’know? CC: How do you mean? KM: I don’t know… usually there’s lots of options, lots of places to choose from, right? There wasn’t anything like that. There was just this one option; “The Quondam Holiday.” Barely any information about it just that it cost £50 and that it was “exactly what you need.” I don’t think I’d have agreed to it, I mean; it was basically paying to get kidnapped, right? I didn’t even know where I was going but… I guess I really needed something right then. CC: Oh, Kat. KM: No really, it’s fine. It was the best decision I ever made. I put my details in the form, paid up and it was done. Getting rid of all the decision-making really sped things up, probably took less than quarter of an hour. I had about five minutes to start second-guessing myself and then “ping!” new email. It was the confirmation pack from them. From Quondam. An airport shuttle would pick me up in the morning to “whisk me away to a mystery destination, so I should get packed for sunshine.” CC: How exciting! KM: Yeah, I guess it was. Honestly I was more nervous than excited. CC: God, yes. I bet you were. What about the trip? Was it luxury travel? KM: Well, the shuttle bus was really nice. All old-timey and classy. There were big, comfy armchairs instead of seats and there was a little bar at the back and a waiter that took my order and brought me a drink. It was really, really great. CC: Wow! I heard they went the extra mile but that’s amazing! KM: It really was. I hadn’t even left town and I was already having a good time. I got talking to the girl who got picked up after me and we were both so excited. Maybe a little drunk too, the drinks were all complimentary. CC: Now that’s the way to start a holiday! KM: Well yeah. I might have got carried away though. I must have fallen asleep before we got to the airport. I barely remember the flight at all. CC: Nothing wrong with that, Kat. One plane is pretty much the same as any other anyway. What about at the other end? Somewhere nice? KM: Yeah! It was Tenerife! I’d always meant to go there but never got around to it, y’know? By the time I was fully awake again I was in another shuttle bus on my way to the hotel. It was a lot like the other one actually, just with slightly different furniture and newer carpets. Even nicer, if anything. CC: And the hotel? I bet it was some pretty swanky place. KM: Uh, no. Not really. It was just this regular tourist-trap place. I was actually a little disappointed after the journey but then I bumped into my parents in the hallway. They had the room across from me. CC: Your parents? Umm, aren’t they…? KM: Dead? Yeah, but this was before that. They were in their twenties and on their first holiday together, so in love. It all seemed familiar from the photos they showed me when I was a kid. Different too, though. You don’t realise how much the colours fade until you see it with your own eyes. How vivid it is. CC: How was it? KM: Just perfect. We hung out and I got to know them, really know them like you do with strangers on holiday when you haven’t got any cares to drag you down. We did regular holiday stuff; swimming, beach stuff, got drunk. Nothing special but it was great. I’ve never been so relaxed. CC: Wasn’t any of it strange, being with them then? KM: Yeah, at first. I think I might have freaked them out a bit, just going over and starting talking to them. But I said I was sorry straight after and we started fresh, just people on holiday. It was cool, we laughed about it later. And at the end, when we said goodbye, it was the good kind of goodbye. I told them I'd miss them and we all said we'd see each other again. It was like it always is in those situations: We all really meant it but we knew it might well not be true. But this time it was true, all of it. CC: Oh, that’s just so great! I wish I could do something like that. You’d think it’s all lavish hotels and globe-trotting but I actually spend all my time writing about other people’s holidays. KM: You should definitely go on one. You won’t regret it. CC: I will! Thanks for taking the time, Kat. This is going to make a really good article! KM: No problem, it’s been a real pleasure. Let me know when your article comes out so I can pick up a copy. As a result of this interview Khatira Mahmood was positively identified as an instance of SCP-2809-1. Hide Interview Evidence gathered online and from the homes of SCP-2809-1 instances and their families strongly supports the hypothesis that they spent the missing time on holiday in the recent past, typically 15-30 years in the past. SCP-2809-1 instances uniformly describe this in matter of fact terms and do not seem to find anything unusual about this. No temporal restructuring events are known to have occurred as a result of SCP-2809 events but this is still believed to be a distinct possibility, should further events occur. Investigation into SCP-2809-3 is ongoing, with most information about them gathered from interviews with SCP-2809-1 instances and online reviews of SCP-2809-3. Reviews of SCP-2809 events from wayfarer.com Hide Reviews "Really Happy!" ✓✓✓✓✓ – Write-up by iGurl13 one month ago. This wasn’t at all what I expected but it WAS exactly what I needed. Thanks Quondam! Useful? ✓ ":(" ✓✓ – Write-up by Boomstick two weeks ago. Disco needs to stay dead. Useful? ✓ "Wow!" ✓✓✓✓✓ – Write-up by FryGuy three months ago. OMG best holiday ever! My mum did so much coke! Useful? ✓ "Not Impressed" ✓ – Write-up by Pilgrim5 six months ago. Dear Quondam, I wish to make you aware of the reasons I am unhappy with the quality of your service: The hotel was decidedly dated. The decor did not appear to have been updated in several decades, the lights were dim and flickered and I couldn't pay with chip and pin in the restaurant. I was hoping to stay in a hotel with more modern facilities. The area in which we were staying was charmingly quaint. It was really quite pleasant in a rustic way but again lacked many of the conveniences of the modern world. Overall I was not impressed. Useful? ✓ "Thank You Quondam!" ✓✓✓✓✓ – Write-up by ReeseDN38416 five days ago. Thank you for giving me this experiance. Its a real life changer. Useful? ✓ "Mixed Feelings" ✓✓✓ – Write-up by DarkD three weeks ago. I never thought I'd get to know my dad. Now I wish I hadn't. What a prick. Not Quondam's fault, though. Otherwise not at all bad. Useful? ✓ "Definitley Reccommend" ✓✓✓✓ – Write-up by DrSam53 four months ago. fun holiday no wifi tho so marked down Useful? ✓ "Oops." ✓✓✓✓✓ – Write-up by WyldStallion89 three days ago. I did a bad thing. 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SCP-2810 | euclid | close Info X SCP-2810: Turtles All the Way Down Author: A Random Day + More SCPs by A Random Day - Hide list SCPs SCP-3220 Rating: 524 SCP-2790 Rating: 488 SCP-4780 Rating: 478 SCP-2820 Rating: 472 SCP-3780 Rating: 438 SCP-2664 Rating: 408 SCP-4950 Rating: 397 SCP-2730 Rating: 292 SCP-947 Rating: 287 SCP-2350 Rating: 274 SCP-2810 Rating: 269 SCP-3640 Rating: 264 SCP-2490 Rating: 256 SCP-4670 Rating: 253 SCP-3470 Rating: 246 SCP-2680 Rating: 246 SCP-5430 Rating: 216 SCP-5940 Rating: 203 SCP-2210 Rating: 201 SCP-4710 Rating: 176 SCP-3850 Rating: 161 SCP-3360 Rating: 153 SCP-7660 Rating: 126 SCP-2060 Rating: 122 SCP-2910 Rating: 118 SCP-1750 Rating: 101 SCP-2570 Rating: 96 SCP-2650 Rating: 95 SCP-6190 Rating: 85 SCP-2143 Rating: 84 SCP-7780 Rating: 79 SCP-6880 Rating: 74 + All Tales by A Random Day - Hide list Tales Hypervelocity Rating: 244 Avatara Rating: 244 I Thought You Died Alone Rating: 186 Moonlighting Rating: 179 Zeitgeist Rating: 141 Autoerotic Assassination Rating: 128 Terminal Velocity Rating: 122 T Minus Rating: 121 The Chosen Few Rating: 100 Reboot or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Apocalypses Rating: 96 Hard Machine Rating: 88 Loud, Lawless, and Lost Rating: 88 The Vice Girls Rating: 87 Morphine Machine Rating: 87 Truth Is Sin Rating: 84 Deus Vulture Rating: 82 Ecstasy and Exorcism Rating: 81 The Revelation Rating: 81 Rise and Repent Rating: 79 Nonpareil Rating: 79 T Plus Rating: 67 Prey and Obey Rating: 51 Escape Velocity Rating: 50 Jump the Gun Rating: 49 No One Gets Out of Her Alive Rating: 47 Leather Pig Rating: 47 The Ballad of Santa Troy Rating: 47 Contempt Rating: 42 Domo Arigato Rating: 38 The Man-Machine Rating: 36 Mile High Club Rating: 30 Strung Out in Heavens High Rating: 27 Hands Rating: 26 Industrial Espionage Rating: 26 Nothing Human Rating: 25 Fullmusic Astrobiologist Rating: 22 Eight Hours in the ECRG Rating: 17 Enasni Si Gnihtyreve Rating: 15 + All Hubs by A Random Day - Hide list Hubs Prometheus Labs Hub Rating: 148 Speed Demon Rating: 134 Guns Pointed at the Head of God Rating: 72 + All coauthored articles featuring A Random Day - Hide list Page Authors Overheard at Deer ch00bakka SCP-150 Decibelles SCP-3000 djkaktus, Joreth SCP-4220 The Great Hippo SCP-4310 The Great Hippo Chicago Spirit Hub PeppersGhost SCP-5555 Rounderhouse, Uncle Nicolini Visions of Bodies Being Burned Taffeta Samsara TyGently Death Perception TyGently The Powers that Bark TyGently A Semi-Comprehensive List of Foundation Facilities Dr. Desai's Personnel File Interviewing Icons - A Random Day Mobile Task Forces SCP-2350 SCP-2809 SCP-2811 SCP Series 3 SCP Series 3 - Audio Edition Short Works Contest User-Curated Lists Item #: SCP-2810 Special Containment Procedures: Cultures of SCP-2810 are contained in vacuum-sealed glass flasks in the Site-42 infectious materials lab. Captive instances of SCP-2810-1 kept for study should be contained in Level-4 Biohazard Containment Cells, with no more than 1 instance per cell. Mobile Task Forces Beta-7 (Maz Hatters) and Lambda-12 (Pest Control) are tasked with investigating and neutralizing all wild instances of SCP-2810-1. Description: SCP-2810 is an unidentified pathogen, first discovered in Siberia, that infects multicellular organisms, causing the cells of the organism to transform into cell-sized versions of the organism itself (e.g. a human's cells become cell-sized humans, a sunflower's cells become cell-sized sunflowers). These composite organisms attempt to carry out the bodily functions of the original cells in an analogous manner. For example, human lungs are composed of actual humans that inhale and exhale, while plant leaves are composed of smaller, wilted plants arranged and folded in such a way that only their leaves are exposed to sunlight. Microscopic examination reveals that these cellular-sized composites are themselves composed of exponentially smaller composites carrying out their bodily functions, which in turn are composed of smaller copies, and so on. Composites do not respond to any external attempts at communication despite replicating cell signaling of their host organism. Despite the size of the composites precluding cellular function in many cases (such as gas exchange), infected organisms (termed SCP-2810-1) and their composites are able to survive and reproduce, albeit in extremely poor health. SCP-2810 is spread by physical contact and transfer of bodily fluids. Organisms do not notice the conversion of their cells, and become fully infected within approximately two months. A cure has yet to be found. Other symptoms of the infection vary in instances of SCP-2810-1. Infected animals may engage in dermatophagia and dermatillomania, which in turn often develops into autosarcophagy, as well as displaying dramatically reduced cognitive abilities, stamina, and coordination. For example, human instances can recognize their illness until the late stages of the disease, thereafter professing ignorance of the disease. Animal instances also become much more cooperative and social with each other, even in solitary species. Infected plants produce very little fruit, and any fruit produced tends to be a poor facsimile of the fruit of an uninfected plant. Infected fungi and protists have weakened cell walls, and tend to be sterile. However, despite being in poor physical and mental health, instances of SCP-2810-1 become totally immune to all other known diseases, mutagens, and toxins, and have drastically increased lifespans. Addendum: Incident 2810-2: On ██/██/██, Mobile Task Force Lambda-12 encountered a mosquito with a wingspan of 10 meters preying on a herd of zebras in Africa. It was not deterred by traditional insect-repellant measures, and attempted to feed on the Task Force. Lambda-12 used flamethrowers to kill the creature, which was found to be composed of millions of SCP-2810-1 instances. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2810" by A Random Day, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2810. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2811 | safe | Item #: SCP-2811 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2811 is to be kept in a storage locker in Site-11. SCP-2811 is to be taken out of containment at least once every twenty minutes to prevent further modifications to text body. Description: SCP-2811 is a large paperback book titled "██████, blue". Preliminary investigations revealed no author or publishing house linked to that name. The item numbers 564 pages of text, excluding the title page and a final blank page. The report of SCP-2811's acquisition is available for perusal in Document 2811-0X. Upon discovery the original narrative of SCP-2811 was written in an amalgam of different literary elements, including those of romantic, classical, and post-modern styles. The story follows a despondent writer's obsession with a woman he meets after his relocation to Paris. When the individual assigned to reading SCP-2811 resumed reading the following day, researchers found the text had shrunk to accommodate new passages of varied length. Subsequently, personnel determined the precise sequence of effect as being thirty minutes of inactivity - defined as the object being placed on a stable surface and not coming into physical contact with a biological agent at any point - to produce approximately 500 words of text. These additions have been of divergent nature. Passages expound on the minutia of minor character's lives, lecture on the history of geographic regions as well as private locations such as a character's kitchen, and have known to describe concepts and abstractions in an unusual style. Regardless of content, the additions are tangential to the main narrative in nature. The anomalous effect can be likened to that of a Koch Snowflake, a figure that depicts an infinite set of points existing in a finite, bounded figure. Since procurement the size of SCP-2811's text has been reduced to microscopic scale. There is no theoretical limit to the amount of text that SCP-2811 may contain. To repeat, the original narrative remains coherent throughout these digressions but its conclusion remains physically elusive as passages have been observed to appear in all areas of the text body, with the font shrinking in proportion to passage length. Research is ongoing. Text locator Notable Developments p. 100 -131 Narrator becomes infatuated with a woman named ██████ he meets in a Parisian cafe. The narrator believes the woman is a figure of divine retribution. He showers her with adoration and plans to compose a book of writings in her name. 145 - 180 Digression into the genealogy of a man the narrator notices wearing unusually dark attire in his first morning in Paris, whom he refers to as wearing "night alone in all that glowing street". It is also revealed the man has a daughter, subsequently which the narrator's voice is lost in the text as it shifts to the child's experience. Approx. 30 - 50 pages follow detailing the eight-hour duration of this daughter's afternoon with her mother spent being taught weaving. 254 - 265 An 18-year history of an alleyway in Dublin in the ██████ area of the city. The text describes the thoughts and emotions of all individuals who squatted or passed through the location. 254 - 287 A passage in poetic verse, apparently on the subject of war. SCP-2811 is capable of apparent intertextuality, as pairs of lines were revealed to have been taken from existing poems written during World War I & II: "I know that I shall meet my fate/Somewhere among the clouds above/It seemed that out of battle I escaped/Down some profound long tunnel, long since scooped/The darkness crumbles away,/It is the same old druid Time as ever,/We came upon him sitting in the sun, Blinded by war, and left." 309 - 310 The names of 5 women living in the modern Greek city of ████████ who have lost a child. Follow-up investigations discovered the women currently living within a 5-mile radius of each other in aforementioned location. 311 - 367 Original-Narrative (designated ON) text describing the writer's distress at having his advances rejected by ██████. At one point when he is in his apartment overlooking the wharf, the narrator happens to see ██████ there holding the hands of an unidentified man. In a fit of apparent psychosis, the writer transcribes a 6,000 word series of writings in which he believes ██████ is ████, a █████ Goddess and cosmic force of destruction. Fragment: "bathe in milk the sobbing scars of earth and hear the trees of summer sheen-singing again, O ██████, the red-song out of the sky, bludgeoner of the face of Creation, O the clouds and sweet fire, the clouds and sweet fire" 401 - 445 A digression into the uncensored stream-of-consciousness of three men camping by a Lake ████, ME. Operatives were able to confirm the outing had occurred recently as the text noted. 523 - 534 Final ON text fragment locate-able. ██████ described as cradling the body of a suicide by an unknown river, the first recorded omission of a place-name in the text. Efforts into triangulating the remainder of the narrative have proved unsatisfactory. 540 - 545 Current final pages of text follow the ongoing stream-of-consciousness of a helicopter pilot in Hong Kong who suffers from a fear of his wife's infidelity. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2811" by bbaztek, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2811. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2812 | euclid | SCP-2812 - Echoes of Yesterday This was the first article I ever wrote, back in 2014 while I was working for a dentist in a small town in southern Indiana. I've gotten comments in the past about how I built a sort of Indiana pseudo-canon, which started with this article. A lot of the themes that would go into different pieces down the road are established here. Loneliness, emptiness, a sort of shallow dread that people who live in these kinds of places talk about. There's nothing catastrophic happening here, just a dead town that is forcing people out of itself, but those anomalous symptoms mirror real ones in the real world. Everybody talks about wanting to leave their hometowns. This is also the first reference to Site-81, which is neat. I hadn't even intended this to be a thing at the time, but I ended up writing so much about southern Indiana that it didn't make any sense to not have somewhere to put them. ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} Item#: 2812 Level3 Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: keneq Risk Class: warning link to memo A sign outside of the Limestone Business Center, current location of SCP 2812-1 Special Containment Procedures: Observational Site 81-2 has been established thirty km from SCP-2812-1 along the SR ██ exit on US ██, currently posing as an abandoned used-car dealership. This site is to be staffed with no fewer than three Foundation agents posing as local law enforcement, and two staff researchers. Due to the nature of SCP-2812-1, and the effect it has on human behavior and local architecture and engineering, the on-site staff is to be rotated out once every four weeks, and exiting staff will undergo routine physical and mental health examinations. SCP-2812 is contained currently by its own anomalous properties, and by Foundation roadblocks along US ██, SR ██, and SR ██. A perimeter is to be established around SCP-2812-1's range of influence (currently estimated at ██ km, see Addendum 2812 Epsilon for additional details), and under no circumstances are civilians allowed to enter the ███████ town limits. Fences were initially constructed around the business plaza where SCP-2812-1 is located, but have since fallen into disrepair. The door to the building housing SCP-2812-1 is locked. All instances of SCP-2812-2 are to be approached with extreme caution and captured if possible, then moved to Observational Site 81-2 for analysis and containment. All Foundation personnel stationed at Observation Site 81-2 are to be trained in light arms combat, and are required to carry a sidearm with them at all times while in the field. Description: SCP-2812 collectively refers to two different anomalous phenomena located in the town of ███████, IN. SCP-2812-1 is a 1930's record player housed in the main concourse of the Limestone Business Center.1 The player is made up almost entirely of wood, brass, and glass, with other smaller fixtures included (although nothing unusual of a record player of the time). Two small brass plates are affixed to opposite sides of the player which read: To our friends at Indiana Limestone, best wishes for 1935! -The Joy of Listening, Matherson Music- No records are visible inside of SCP-2812-1, however, SCP-2812-1 has been playing a slightly slowed version of the song "Yesterdays" by Jerome Kern, on repeat since its activation and discovery in 20██. The runtime of the track is 5:14, after which there is a ten second pause. SCP-2812-1 does not appear to be connected to any visible power source. The primary anomalous effect of SCP-2812-1 is a powerful physical and psychological compulsion apparent in all individuals within SCP-2812-1's range of effect. Subjects in the town of ███████ universally believe that they have to "get out of town" and not return. This manifests primarily as a psychological compulsion, however, in humans it may also manifest as a very real physical barrier. Individuals claim that, as they grow closer to SCP-2812-1, they feel as if they are walking "into the wind" or "through water", that is, with some physical resistance. Stress testing on subjects revealed documentable physical stressors on all of those inside SCP-2812-1's range of effect. SR ██ leading into ███████, IN. Over time,2 this compulsion will become more dramatic, usually ending in the individuals (and, if applicable, their families) moving away from ███████ completely, regardless of the state of their affairs. Once they have sufficiently "gotten away" from the town and SCP-2812-1,3 they will no longer show signs of compulsion. When asked about their actions, most will claim that they "just couldn't take it any longer" and are happy with their decision. Of the 13,400 residents in ███████ when SCP-2812-1 was discovered, it is estimated that only 190 remain as of 20██ The compulsion to get away from SCP-2812-1 seemingly increases as individuals approach the epicenter of the effect. Because of this, it has become difficult to directly observe SCP-2812-1. Additionally, because of SCP-2812-1's secondary effects, remote observation has become equally as difficult, with most drones becoming ineffective before even reaching the door to the main building. SCP-2812-1 also displays an influence on man-made structures within its range. Parts of the town will begin to show signs of being dilapidated at a far greater rate than if normally left alone by its inhabitants. Several main stretches of road have become nearly impossible to navigate due to the abundance of potholes, and shops and homes in ███████ almost entirely are subject to broken windows, cracked sidewalks, and general decay. These effects become more dramatic the closer the structure is to SCP-2812-1. An SCP-2812-2 instance mid-disappearance. SCP-2812-2 are humanoid entities dressed in matching "United Limestone" grey jumpsuits that have appeared within SCP-2812-1's range. Originating from within the building housing SCP-2812-1, they resemble normal humans, with a few major exceptions. They are able to disappear entirely and reappear anywhere inside of SCP-2812-1's area of effect, seemingly at will, and use this as a means of escape (if pursued) and to close in on targets. By doing this, SCP-2812-2 instances are able to travel over great distances with incredible speed. Additionally, SCP-2812-2 instances, upon closing on their targets, will open their mouths and distend their jaws, revealing a speaker cone of unknown make. The music being played from SCP-2812-1 will then be broadcast from the cone inside of the SCP-2812-2 instance. The effects of SCP-2812-1 seem to be enhanced by SCP-2812-2, and at close range have resulted in severe cerebral hemorrhaging in ██% of those affected. SCP-2812-2 instances have shown to be hostile towards humans, stalking individuals who have remained in ███████, or Foundation agents. Because of SCP-2812-2's ability to appear anywhere and close distances quickly, it has become difficult to prevent this from occurring. However, SCP-2812-2 instances are not immaterial; they can be driven off with light arms fire, and those struck will disappear and reappear at a later time. Fortunately, due to the duration in which SCP-2812-1 has been left "on" (currently estimated at █ years), very few residents of the town remain as prey. In absence of human targets, SCP-2812-2 instances will assume an ambulatory gait, moving slowly around ███████ with no obvious motivation. SCP-2812-2 instances do not appear affected by the compelling nature of SCP-2812-1. Interview 2812 Perry-A Hide addendum Foreword: The following is an interview by Dr. S█████ with Kathleen Perry, a patient at ███████ Regional Hospital. According to gathered information, Ms. Perry had recently begun working for a local realtor before being admitted to ███████ Regional. The subject's medical history cited her as having been diagnosed with lung cancer. Due to the proximity of SCP-2812-1 to ███████ Regional, the interview was performed remotely. <Begin Log, [15:35]> Dr. S█████: Ms. Perry, can you see the screen? Kathleen Perry: Yes, doctor. Hold on a moment. [Ms. Perry attempts to reach for a pair of glasses on her nightstand, however, as she grasps them, the frame breaks and the lenses fall to the ground.] K.P: Shit. Well, alright. Nevermind that. What would you like, doctor? D.S: Ms. Perry, how long have you been admitted to ███████ Regional? K.P: Three months, I think. How will this help you get to me, doctor? D.S: I'll explain shortly, Ms. Perry. Can you tell me about your condition? K.P: Worse every day. I was fine when they were bringing me meds, but I haven't seen a doctor in a week. Motherfuckers sure got out of dodge pretty fast. I wanted to, too. (coughs) It wasn't just me, either. Everybody was talking about how badly they wanted to get away. Don't know what I ever saw in this place. D.S: Why haven't you left? K.P: (coughs) Left? You don't think I would if I could? I expected them to treat me here, but all of the doctors and nurses got out before I was finished. I can hardly breathe, let alone get up and stroll out. (pauses to take a breath) I'd have starved weeks ago if it weren't for the big retard who works here. Guess he didn't know to leave. At least he hasn't acted like he wants to. There are a couple of others here with me, somewhere, and he just brings them food from the cafeteria. D.S: I see. Ms. Perry, our records indicate you used to work with the █████ Realtor Group, and managed a property in the Limestone Business Center. Can you tell us more about that? K.P: That dump? Worst place I ever managed. The location was great, you know, right off of ██th St, but I don't know if anybody could keep a business running there. A shame, too, because the main concourse has this really nice old record player sitting in it. Would you believe I found that thing stuffed in a broom closet? (coughs) Still had the lock on the cover, too, but I cut it off. Thought it would be a nice centerpiece for the open house I was hosting there. Took all that time to figure out how to turn it on, and of course, nobody showed up. Waste of my time. I was so frustrated, I just locked the doors and walked out. <End Log, [15:42]> Closing Statement: Shortly after Ms. Perry's last response, a source of electromagnetic interference disconnected the drone being used to communicate with Foundation staff. The source was later determined to be the hospital's backup generators malfunctioning. It is believed that the facility lost power roughly twenty-three (23) minutes after the disconnect. Rescue efforts into the hospital have been unsuccessful. Addendum 2812 Matherson-1 Hide addendum Note: The following correspondence was located as part of an information gathering campaign in the nearby town of ███████████. The date on the letter is November 30th, 1934. Dear Mr. Hedgewater,4 I am happy to report to you that the machine you requested has been delivered on-time and in impeccable condition. I am of the opinion that you will be more than pleased at the state of the device, and the crystal clear sound that it produces. As always with Matherson's Music, our aim is to please. I will voice one concern, however. We understand this particular device is to be a gift. While we appreciate the sentiment, it should be noted that, since we constructed this device exactly to your specifications, it may become difficult to shut off if left on too long, and this could result in… unexpected consequences. I assume, though, that you have anticipated this, and will call our offices if there are any issues with the device. Sincerely, JJ Matherson President, Matherson's Music5 P.S. As a personal note from one artist to another, the decision to include members of your own staff into the design was a brilliant one. It was a pleasure working with you on this project, and I hope we will be able to collaborate again in the future. Addendum 2812 Hedgewater-1 Hide addendum Note: The following correspondence was located in the ███████ Police Department evidence room. The date on the letter is August 21st, 1934. Martin, You know good and well that my men cleared for that quarry months ago. I don't know where you get off thinking that you can simply roll in and set up shop without going through all the necessary avenues, but I won't stand for it. I don't know what you're finding in there, but it is by right mine and I demand you release it back to me. That property has been in my family for generations, and as soon as I get a hold of another copy of the title to the land that I know you had stolen from me I will march down to Stack Rock with the sheriff and load you into the squad car myself. By the time I'm finished with you, I'll have scorched the earth so thoroughly in ███████ that your grandchildren will feel the heat. Signed, Hedgewater EVENT 2812 EPSILON: LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE REQUIRED CLEARANCE GRANTED Event: On the night of ██/██/██, Foundation agents on a routine patrol of the near-epicenter region of SCP-2812-1's range of effect reported that the music playing from SCP-2812-1 suddenly ceased to play in the middle of a loop. For a period of roughly two (2) minutes there was complete silence, after which SCP-2812-1 began playing an unknown track, a distorted version of what further analysis determined to be a jingle for the United Limestone Company. This continued for an additional fifteen (15 minutes), during which all visible instances of SCP-2812-2 ceased movement and transmitted the track through their internal speaker cones. Afterwards, all instances of SCP-2812-2 phased out of local space, and did not reappear until the morning. The original track began playing again at 0600 hours the next day. As a result of Event 2812-Epsilon, the effective range of SCP-2812-1 has been increased to ██ km, an increase of nearly 25%. Further investigation into SCP-2812-1 is requested, and a possible reclassification is pending. Footnotes 1. Records gathered from the town's library and government center claim that the structure housing SCP-2812-1 was constructed in 1929 and originally housed a small Americana restaurant, and the headquarters for the Indiana Limestone Corporation. No other records of this company exist. 2. The average being six months. 3. No apparent pattern exists for this distance; the average is one hundred and twenty (120) km. 4. Currently believed to be Peter Hedgewater, President of United Limestone (based in ███████████, IN) from 1925-1946 5. No other records of this company exist. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2812" by djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2812. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. 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SCP-2813 | euclid | What if a spaceship was crewed by the ghosts of dead Russian philosophers? Super special thanks to my co-author on this, Von Pincier. This is a part of our joint efforts towards a common concept we're working on. There's space involved, and stuff. Also, read this: http://www.scp-wiki.net/first55 . You'll like it, I promise. Image is from NASA, modified a little to fit. http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=2010%20XZ78;old=0;orb=1;cov=0;log=0;cad=0#orb ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} SCP-2813 is officially designated as a "centaur", having a regular solar orbit with an aphelion of 9.933 AU and perihelion of 5.39 AU. Its orbital period is roughly 21.21 years. Item #: SCP-2813 Special Containment Procedures: Containment of SCP-2813's anomalous nature is predicated on maintaining its current identification as 13 Catherine, a natural small solar system body. Government sanctioned missions to observe 13 Catherine, manned or otherwise must be prevented in order to preserve containment. Due to its distance and small size, 13 Catherine's true nature is currently not known to terrestrial observers. Should the Russian Space Agency or the GRU-P become aware of the true nature of SCP-2813, Orbital Task Force ढ-3 (The Ides) is to be deployed to secure the object in Foundation custody. ढ-3 is to maintain communication with SCP-2813-1, as well as provide for any maintenance of the object SCP-2813 instances themselves cannot provide. To ensure continued cooperation from SCP-2813 instances, limited amenities may be provided, when feasible, upon request. Description: SCP-2813 is a formerly Russian interplanetary spacecraft roughly 600 meters long and 250 meters wide. SCP-2813 contains 3 individual non-corporeal operators (referred to as instances SCP-2813-1A, 1B, and 1C.). SCP-2813 appears to be a modified asteroid, currently utilized by its operators to perform a variety of observational tasks. SCP-2813-1 possess the physical traits of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky1 as he appeared in the 1910s. Interviews with both the SCP-2813-1B and -1C instance have yielded a personality closely modeled on, or directly related to Tsiolkovsky from this same time period. SCP-2813-1 have demonstrated limited knowledge of the course of world history past 1916, and their own records show a cessation of contact with the Earth in late 1917. SCP-2813-1 instances are capable of physical interaction with objects both in the confines of SCP-2813 and any objects up to 25 meters away from the outer surface of SCP-2813. Instances are capable of selectivity in regards to physical interaction (showing a capacity to pass through solid matter, regardless of density), but appear to be bound to SCP-2813. While SCP-2813-1C has proven willing to leave the confines of SCP-2813, the entity dissipates against its will around the 25 meter mark, reforming on board the craft. The material makeup of SCP-2813 is consistent with other trans-neptunian and centaur objects. The majority of its mass consists of rocky silicates and metals, while a sizable percentage consists of water, ammonia, and carbon dioxide ice. SCP-2813 is significantly less massive than it would appear, though this is believed to be due to an internal restructuring by SCP-2813-1A. SCP-2813 possesses no life support system. Due to several open observation ports near the center of the vessel, the entire construct remains unpressurized. Due to the semicorporeal nature of its operators, this design does little to prevent operation of the ship. + Show Interview Log SCP-2813 001 - Hide Log SCP-2813 001 Following detection of an unidentified object with an unusual radar signature by Foundation Orbital Research Compound-15 (FORC-15), orbiting Europa, Orbital Task Force ढ-3 was dispatched to investigate. This communications log is the first interaction of the Foundation with a SCP-2813-1 instance. Captain Thompson: Command this is OTF Dha-3, Joe's got a seal on the object. Europa Command: OTF Dha-3 this is Europa Command. Commence breaching operation. Captain Thompson: Breaching commenced. Several minutes pass before communications resume. Captain Thompson: Command. We're ready to head in. You know… this reminds me of the Metis mission. Lieutenant Trinni: You expecting more bugs? Captain Thompson: I doubt it. It's just there's nothing special about this thing so far except it's shaped like a sausage. Europa Command (replying to previous message): You are cleared to enter the object. You have full authority. Good luck. Captain Thompson: Alright guys, let's poke our heads in. Paul, Mark, you're on point. Trinni, take rear guard. Joe, you mind the store. Take your time and we all stay close to each other, we have to… At this point Captain Thompson reported an entity entering the cabin of the breaching ship. This entity was later identified as SCP-2813-1B. Captain Thompson: Shit! SCP-2813-1B: Oh of course. Americans. Captain Thompson: My name is Captain Thompson, identify yourself! SCP-2813-1B: My name is Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, of the Imperial Russian Navy. Captain Thompson: How did you get here? SCP-2813-1B: My English, I don't have enough to answer that. Why are you here? Captain Thompson: We need to examine this structure. SCP-2813-1B: Ah! Good! A trade then. We are thirsty. Bring me something to drink and I'll show you our ship. Following this request, and after several communications with Europa Command, it was determined that SCP-2813-1B's continued cooperation was a priority. After a failed attempt relating to a misunderstanding with regards to the nature of SCP-2813-1B's request, several bottles of whiskey were provided to the SCP-2813 instance. + Show Interview Log SCP-2813 014 - Hide Log SCP-2813 014 Interviews with SCP-2813-1B and -C have yielded information relating to the purpose and origin of SCP-2813. It should be noted that SCP-2813-1A has refused all attempts at contact. However, SCP-2813-1A will not interfere with Foundation personnel inside SCP-2813. The following is the first interview of SCP-2813-1C Doctor Richardson: Hello. Can you explain to me the purpose of this craft? SCP-2813-1C: Certainly Doctor. This craft was created on the orders of our progenitor Konstantin Tsiolkovsky. Doctor Richardson: Yes, but for what purpose? SCP-2813-1C: To explore. To fulfill the destiny of humanity. To- how would you say it- spread light and industry to a waiting cosmos. To build. Doctor Richardson: You are much better spoken than SCP-2813-1B. SCP-2813-1C: If by that you mean the fellow who met your man Thompson, then yes. My English is better because I'm somewhat better made than my brothers. Doctor Richardson: You are a construct? SCP-2813-1C passes his hand through a nearby wall. SCP-2813-1C: I would've thought that much was clear. Doctor Richardson: How were you made? SCP-2813-1C: Would you be surprised to learn that we've always been here? Doctor Richardson: What do you mean? SCP-2813-1C: Our father didn't know of this, thing, but he built himself a new consciousness and sent it out between the worlds to see what it could find. My sibling found this place- you know him as "Aye", I believe. Doctor Richardson: SCP-2813-1A? SCP-2813-1C: I believe so, yes. Doctor Richardson: And when it found this object, what did it do? SCP-2813-1C: He joined with it, became a part of it. And it became a part of him. The rock-soul and the human-soul became one and the same. He asked it to shape the rock to a form better suited for exploration. He created my brothers and myself afterward of the rock's soul, refining the process as he gained more knowledge. Doctor Richardson: What was the original mission? SCP-2813-1C: He had been trying to reach the inner worlds but his connection to this place was too valuable to waste. We were tasked with exploring the great planets. Doctor Richardson: How long ago was this? SCP-2813-1C: "Aye" was created in 1912, by your calendar. I was created in 1915. Doctor Richardson: If it's alright, I'd like to end the interview here. We will have more questions for you, but we'll need to check on some of your information. SCP-2813-1C: Certainly. Please let "Bee" know if you need me again. + Show Addendum 1 - Hide Addendum 1 The following journal extract, written by Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, was recovered by Foundation agents working inside the GRU-P in 1953. Its significance was not understood until 2005, when the Europa Command sighted and boarded SCP-2813. The document itself had been improperly stored and was severely degraded, suffering further damage during recovery. January 6, 1904. Have been experiencing curious doubt about spaceflight concepts. Perhaps rocketry isn't enough? Read several commentaries on essays about population by an englishman named Malthus. Though I find his concepts repellent I cannot deny his notion of a 'bottle-necking' of growth worries me. Can we ever put enough manpower into the cosmos to truly make a difference? Though what I have here is a good starting point, a new approach is needed. [Illegible] January 19, 1904. Perhaps I have been incorrect in seeing technology as the end. Is not the final goal the spread of the human soul throughout the cosmos? If so, the space craft itself is an abstraction? If the soul is already present in all matter, there is no need for a craft - the only problem is imposing will. I have in mind certain simple tests- such metaphysical experimentation is beyond my realm of expertise, but there is a certain simplicity to the concept that appeals to me. Imagine flying between the stars as naked soul-stuff! [Illegible] The soul is bound within the body. One cannot extract it without bodily death. But afterwards [Illegible]ot an extension, but a simulacrum made at a distance. February 1, 1904. Today I moved a stone in the yard with a hand that was simultaneously my own and another's. Too shaken to write more. April 30, 1904. Have been repeating experiments to great success. They are pale, uneasy copies, like shapes in mist, but they move and they act as they should. Can they truly feel? Will send copies of my results to Vladimir Ivanovich2, though I have yet to receive any response from him about my previous work. [Illegible] September 2, 1905. It would seem I am now in the employ of the Okhrana3. They have been reading my mail, and expressed great interest in my working for them. I could hardly disagree. They claim to be researching 'applied spiritualism', an unpleasantly Westernized term for my work on the stuff of the soul. Their concepts are primitive and brutal compared to mine, but I cannot deny that they have access to a vast and useful well of resources. But their dreams are so uninteresting! They want to use the power of the soul to control and to suppress, but it exists for so much more! Not for us the Earth, but all the Universe. There is no quest for God and the Soul in these thuggish brutes, but I feel that with a higher purpose they could be made better. We have much work to do. December 8, 1905. With each day the distance increases. They insist on using me as a model, but I am slowly winning them over to the idea that a living being is not the ideal template. I have surveyed many of their gathered candidates- one does not need to be a student of Spirituality to feel that they possess remarkable power. With their assistance, we should be able to achieve projection at sufficient distances. Provided the original expenditure of energy is sufficient, the reaction will be able to sustain itself. I dream of crews of immortal, immutable workers and explorers, immune to the vagaries of time and space. True myrmidons, leaping from star to star in engines of starstuff. And the dream is within reach! I have petitioned for additional tests and astronomy equipment. Once we find a proper seed we can begin. June 2, 1912. After seven long years, success! A mere rock, drifting aimlessly in the void, but it is ours. If the generals and tyrants of Europe only knew that the Russian Eagle now flies about the sun itself! We will not be as Icarus, for we have no need of wings. [Illegible] August 11, 1915. The warmongers have reduced us to a shadow of our former selves. Demands for men and materials and weapons, always weapons, when our work is something that will make war obsolete! I find less and less time to write as I am drawn into these committees of ignoramuses and militarists. This nation is being torn apart by its own brutality. And yet our methods are so perfect! We have created a third stable crewmember, and if the money holds will [Illegible] November 6, 1916. [Illegible] has been recycled for scrap. I am lost. [Several dozen pages torn from binding/damaged by fire.] May 1, 1922. I found this journal in a stack of my old papers recovered from the Applied Spiritualism laboratory. I confess that I'd completely forgotten about it, but I feel that on this, a day of celebration in our great Union, I should write one final entry to commemorate the years of my life spent in service to a grand proletarian ideal. So much has changed for the better. Lenin and Trotsky- those noble patriots- understand the importance of my ideas, and all Russia looks towards the future. The Okhrana is gone and the name of our organization has changed, but still we seek greatness for the Russian people. Look at me, an old man waxing poetic about the younger generation. I'm sure the man who wrote these diaries would have scoffed at this maudlin display. But he did not know what I know now. He did not understand the true power of the mind. His little vessel- those three ghosts in a rock circling the sun- that was a mere prototype. Production has commenced, and it is wondrous. We are the RU4 Division "Psychospiritualism". And I believe that we, and the workers of the Soviet Union, can and will accomplish the impossible. Addendum 2: Incident Log, 01/03/2015: At 11:47 UTC, the network of monitoring satellites surrounding SCP-2813 suffered an unexpected and near-total system failure, with only two satellites maintaining secondary backup capacity. Transcript follows. 11:47.00: Satnet fails. 11:47.01: Appearance of a massive, artificially-created object at least 1km in length within 25 meters of SCP-2813's exterior hull. Object appears between frames of video capture and exhibits no evidence of sudden deceleration or movement.5 11:47.02-11:48.06: No activity. 11:48.07: SCP-2813-1A exits SCP-2813's hull and makes contact with unidentified object's hull. 11:48.09: Approx. 135 unidentified semi-corporeal figures pass through the unidentified object's hull and surround SCP-2813-1A. All are similar in appearance to Nikolai Fyodorov6 and wear uniforms with GRU-P markings. 11:49-11:53: Unidentified instances appear to converse with SCP-2813-1A. 11:53.30: SCP-2813-1A returns to SCP-2813. 11:53.31: Unidentified object and instances of SCP-2813-1 vanish between frames. We haven't been able to locate 1A since, and 1B and C claim to not know anything. Whatever they saw or heard when that thing arrived, it frightened them deeply. ~Cmdr. G. Jericho, OTF ढ-3. The GRU-P's space program is obviously more advanced than we'd given them credit for. Fyodorov was dead long before SCP-2813 was even created, so the ideas in Tsiolkovsky's notes must've been successful. We're going to have to capture one of those ships or surrender our superiority out here. The current containment procedures were formulated with the idea that we avoid exactly what happened. I'm countermanding them with approval from O5-7. SCP-2813 is almost certainly going to fall victim to another of these "visits", and when that happens, we'll be ready. ~FORC-15 Director Richardson. Footnotes 1. A self-taught schoolteacher from a small village near Moscow, Tsiolkovsky (1857-1935) was one of the earliest proponents of astronautics and rocketry, and his corpus of theoretical work was foundational to the works of other, later European rocket scientists. 2. Believed to be V.I. Vernadsky, geochemist and Russian Cosmist philosopher. There is no evidence elsewhere in the historical record or Tsiolkovsky's writings that he knew or had regular contact with Vernadsky. 3. Imperial Russian secret police. 4. Razvedyvatel'noye Upravleniye, 'Intelligence Directorate', the Russian Military Intelligence division before 1926. 5. Throughout the entirety of the incident the object maintained this relative position to SCP-2813 and its orbit. No evidence of attitude control thrusters or station-keeping engines has been detected. 6. Nikolai Fyodorovich Fyodorov (1829-1903) was a philosopher and theologian who founded the Russian Cosmist movement of which Tsiolkovsky was a part. Among other concepts, his works advocated scientific resurrection of the dead and the power of the soul to overcome physical constraints. Ghost Ship Von Pincier |
SCP-2814 | safe | Item #: SCP-2814 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2814 is to be contained in a steel security box. Access to this box requires the approval of two (2) Level 4 personnel, at least one of which must be the Site Director. SCP-2814 is not to be worn outside of approved testing; violation of this protocol warrants immediate termination. In the event of containment breach, SCP-2814-1 is to be regarded as a Keter-level threat. SCP-2814-1 must be terminated as quickly as possible in these situations, preferably through the use of conventional weaponry. Personnel are advised that use of incineration against SCP-2814-1 is ineffective. In the event that SCP-2814 or SCP-2814-1 display metamorphic properties and/or conventional weaponry becomes ineffective, personnel are to consult Document-2814-Xihe. Description: SCP-2814 is a ceremonial mask constructed of Zitan wood with fragments of jadeite. Its dimensions are 24cm x 10cm, and it is largely dark brown in color. Extending from the rear of the mask are four (4) strands of silk, each 83cm in length and dyed a dark red (the composition of this dye is unknown). Prior to its current containment status, SCP-2814 was on display at the [REDACTED] Cultural Museum, from which it was stolen in 2005. The culprits, now confirmed to be members of Huǒjù zhi Zi,1 were apprehended by the Foundation in 2008. Presently it is believed that the fatalities produced by SCP-2814, while in the group's possession, total at 108. SCP-2814's anomalous effects become apparent whenever it is worn by a human being (SCP-2814-1). It should be noted that SCP-2814 suffers no damage from exposure to heat and flames up to 5000 degrees Centigrade, and SCP-2814-1 shares these properties while the mask is being worn. SCP-2814-1 is capable of interacting with fire as if it was comprised of static matter, rather than being a chemical reaction of matter. They can manipulate fire into forms that resemble solids and liquids, and can do so without touching it directly (the maximum observed range of the effect is roughly twenty meters). Normal substances that make contact with the anomalous flames are ignited like normal fire, but the flames produced can also be manipulated by SCP-2814-1. SCP-2814-1 can modify the temperature of flames under its control, and may touch or "hold" the fire with no detrimental effects. While wearing SCP-2814 for extended periods of time does not adversely affect the wearer, observing the mask's thermal properties repeatedly constitutes a degenerative psychological effect. Subjects express profound curiosity to test the limitations of the mask's properties, and will progressively lose their previous ethical and moral standards. Please see the attached documentation for further details on this effect. Addendum [2814-001]: During recovery of SCP-2814, all members of Huǒjù zhi Zi that were encountered (totaling five) committed suicide. One member, identified as [REDACTED], left a note evidently intended for the recovery team. Originally written in Chinese, here is a translation of that note: I don't know who you are or what you think you understand, just listen to me. Destroy the mask. Don't put it on or try to do anything with it, just kill it. Burning it won't work, you must [DATA EXPUNGED]. Yes, I helped steal it. Yes, I participated in all those killings, but that's the extent of what you know. You don't know what I've seen, what happened when our leader put it on, or what would have happened if I hadn't forced it off him. We love our Radiant Father, but we cannot resurrect him like this, not by means of the heretic. Addendum [2814-002]: It was determined by Dr. Jack Garland, an anthropologist of Chinese culture and mythology, that SCP-2814 was crafted in ████ BCE by ███████████, who was associated with the same extinct religious group upon which Huǒjù zhi Zi's practices are based. ████████████ is believed to have maintained tenuous and frequently hostile relations with other members of the group. Dr. Garland, given his considerable experience with the Huǒjù zhi Zi artifacts, was allotted supervision of SCP-2814's evaluation and experimentation. For details of the ensuing incident, please see here. Footnotes 1. "Children of the Torch," a Chinese occultist group. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2814" by Anborough, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2814. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2815 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2815 Threat Level: Green ● Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2815 is to be monitored on a 24-hour basis by members of MTF Epsilon-6 “Village Idiots”1. Task force agents are to periodically make visits to the village variously disguised as government and county officials, law enforcement officers, tourists, researchers, construction workers and out-of-town service personnel. Agent Balogh is to infiltrate SCP-2815 via initiating a romantic relationship with an instance of SCP-2815-1 (designated SCP-2815-1-A), with the aim of marrying into the family, producing offspring and (unless posing significant danger to containment) be officially inducted into the community. Agent Balogh is then to record and/or document any anomalous or otherwise suspicious activity via any means possible and transfer the data to Foundation researchers for analysis and study. Agents Hegedüs, Kolompár and Lakatos are to make contact and attain a working level of trust with the local Roma community, whereupon they will be co-opted into surveillance operations. REVISION (24/06/2016): As SCP-2815 has proven to be largely self-containing, focus will shift to monitoring any activity by and limiting the influence of GOI-03852 within the village of ███ and Heves county as a whole. This task is delegated to MTF Psi-13 "Witch Hunters"3, due to their infiltrators already being established within GOI-0385 for surveillance. The new primary goal is to prevent the radicalization of SCP-2815 by GOI-0385. Data sharing between relevant Epsilon-6 and Psi-13 detachments to facilitate containment has been approved and mandated by the O5 Council. REVISION (13/12/2016): Following data gained from Expedition Ψ13-2815-1612-1, MTF Epsilon-6 is to observe all harvests made by SCP-2815 and track all shipments of produce and medical supplies originating from ███. Requisitions for specimens for research purposes can be made with either Head Researcher Dr. Hidegkúti Lajos or ranking Sitra Achra personnel. Acquisition of specimens is to be made by Epsilon-6 plainclothes operatives under the guise of ordinary customers. Additional funds, materials and manpower is to be made available to the local Epsilon-6 detachment in order to achieve these goals. Entrance to the village of ███, home of SCP-2815. Description: SCP-2815 designates an anomalous, endogamous community comprising the majority of the inhabitants of the village of ███, Heves county, Hungary. Of the village's 367 inhabitants (95% Hungarian, 5% Roma), about 80% are genetically related, belonging to one large extended family sharing the surname '████' or '████'. Only the local Roma community and a few other Hungarian households lack genetic relations to the ████ family. Identity within SCP-2815 is strongly linked to the idea of shared ancestry. Kinship ties are reinforced by having members of SCP-2815 interbreed with distant relatives in order to maintain a more closely related community, in accordance with their beliefs. Heavy restrictions are placed on exogamous unions, with only one such union allowed every fifth generation for any given bloodline. Community members (henceforth referred to as SCP-2815-1) possess an ability to intuitively and accurately determine the degree of inbreeding among one another, which is used to define social position according to perceived genetic purity. Very few instances of SCP-2815-1 (fewer than 3%) have been shown to possess non-debilitating physical deformities. These individuals do, however, seem to play prominent roles in the spiritual life of SCP-2815. Though outwardly portraying themselves as moderately devout Roman Catholics, investigations have revealed the community to be practising a religion derived from Hungarian paganism displaying a high degree of syncretism with a heterodox variety of Sarkicism4. The few members displaying physical deformities (commonly polydactyly, severe hyperdontia, caudal appendage, heterochromia, albinism) are given the status of táltos5 (henceforth referred to as SCP-2815-2), a role for which they begin training as early as the age of five or six, in accordance with Hungarian pagan tradition. Belief in the efficacy of magical rituals is widespread and reinforced by SCP-2815-2 instances' ritual display of anomalous abilities, which play a central role in many rituals. These abilities are widely believed by SCP-2815 to be directly tied to their physical deformities and have been shown to include remote viewing, retrocognition, limited precognition, fleshcrafting, anomalous healing, sensory and emotional projection, conversion of bodily fluids to gaseous or solid states as well as remote control of horses. The main application of these abilities seem to be as a form of alternative medicine. Religious practices include a mixture of Hungarian pagan and common Sarkic rites and rituals, and while it has never been observed, there have been mentions of slow slicing6. + Display contextual information - Hide contextual information SCP-2815 instances display a surprisingly low rate of physical deformities and other birth defects otherwise associated with inbreeding, despite the fact that most families have been continuously endogamous for over a century. In fact, the population is shown to be uncommonly healthy, a fact that has attracted the attention of the scientific community. Several studies have been published on the subject by geneticists, most of which were performed by the prolific Hungarian anthropologist Nemeskéri János7. The cause behind this incoherence is believed to be anomalous in nature. Cosmologically, SCP-2815 believe the world to be divided into three realms: the Upper Realm being the abode of Isten and good spirits, believed responsible for rain, sunlight, luck and other positive attributes; the Nether Realm, residence of Ördög, a malignant deity who issues challenges to humans in the form of pests, diseases, war and disasters as a form of winnowing; and the Middle world, where humans reside. These two deities created the world in unison. Theological focus centres around subverting the suffering caused by Ördög for the benefit of human beings, turning the Middle Realm into a paradise. Sermons reference a "Grand Karcist Ion", considered their prophet, whom SCP-2815 aim to reincarnate through selective breeding, believing that he will ultimately usher in an era of health and harmony through teaching humanity how to "embrace the healing sicknesses".8 Rituals and sermons are held in an, as of yet, undeciphered language. This language has been identified by Foundation linguists as ostensibly Uralic with prominent Finnic features, a Hungarian substrate and elements from an unknown language that our linguists have given the provisional name “glossacháos”. The name of this faith among its adherents has been recorded as az Éh or sometimes Nyelke9. Foundation linguists have therefore dubbed the language Eehish. This language has been identified to be nearly identical to that spoken within the Hungarian-based Esoteric Order of the White Worm (GOI-0385). This would link SCP-2815 to both GOI-0385 as well as the numerous isolated proto-Sarkic communities in the Carpathian Mountains, suggesting a common origin among the Solomonari cults10 of medieval Hungary. Of particular note is the rite of passage into adulthood, which is performed at 23 for female and 26 for male individuals, while intersex individuals, on account of being considered SCP-2815-2 instances, receive theirs after the first sign of puberty. It centres around the consumption (read: swallowing) or implantation of an external organ or biological organism referred to by adherents as 'aklóca' and by clergy as 'akolossz'11. These have been identified by Foundation experts as instances of SK-BIO Type Z12. It is presumed that this organ is what allows SCP-2815-1 instances to sense and determine the “purity” of one another. + INFORMATION RESTRICTED TO LEVEL 3 PERSONNEL AND ABOVE - LEVEL 3 CLEARANCE VERIFIED. ACCESS GRANTED A notable difference lies in the initiation ritual for SCP-2815-2 instances, for which the SK-BIO Type Z is grown inside a horse. The horse is then ritually slaughtered, removing most internal organs including the notably deviant Type Z specimen, which are then consumed by SCP-2815-2. Afterwards, the horse's wounds are sewn shut. Finally, SCP-2815-2 places one hand on it and maintains that position for approximately 10 minutes, after which the horse reanimates. This horse will then follow SCP-2815-2 around for the rest of the latter's life, claimed by SCP-2815 to aid it in its rituals13. These horses are designated SCP-2815-3 and appear to work as extensions of their specific instances of SCP-2815-2. SCP-2815-3 instances have been observed to consume organic matter, specifically animal tissue, which they later regurgitate as a viscous organic substance (designated SCP-2815-4) similar in form and composition to that recorded in SCP-2217 (Incident 2217-14). SCP-2815-4 has been observed being used by SCP-2815-2 to treat injuries and repair damage to buildings and other inanimate objects. This is accomplished by SCP-2815-2 transmuting it into the desired material. As explained by one instance of SCP-2815-2, a limitation of SCP-2815-4 is that any given instance can only be transmuted into one substance. Agent Balogh was discreetly able to obtain a small sample of SCP-2815-4. Sample was subsequently delivered to Site-66 for further analysis. The tests performed at Site-66 returned results showing the tissue to be saturated with N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (N,N-DMT)14, presumed to be a product of the local divergent SK-BIO Type Z grown inside SCP-2815-3. It is assumed that the N,N-DMT serves a similar purpose as it has in SCP-2480: revealing anomalously hidden features that are invisible to the naked eye or mundane recording equipment. Samples taken from SCP-2815-1-A (saliva, hair, nails, skin, blood) have not yielded any traces of N,N-DMT, confirming that this is a property unique to SCP-2815-2. Addendum-1: On 13/05/2015, Agent Balogh recorded the following part of a sermon preceding a cannibalistic funeral rite: “Tehát vegyük magunkba szeretett társunkat, Együk húsát, igyuk vérét, Hogy velünk maradhasson időnk végéig. Ezt tanította nekünk Lyan nagykarcos15, Kit megviselt egy elviselhetetlen erő, Ki látta a számtalan holt világot, És maga a halált meggyilkolta, Ki megolvasta teremtőnk beleit, És az örökkévalóságot kitárva megpillantotta. Tudjuk, hogy közeledik mennyországunk, Amit csakis saját húsunkból szülhetünk meg.”16 The sermon was followed by the consumption of the deceased instance, designated SCP-2815-1B. Agent Balogh was politely denied from participating on account of him lacking an SK-BIO Type Z, though he was allowed to remain and observe. Following the conclusion of the ceremony, Balogh reported noticing gradual behavioural changes in his partner, Ivády ███████ (SCP-2815-1A), which intensified over the course of the following three days. The changes, though minor, were noticeably similar to those of SCP-2815-1B, the deceased instance which it had consumed. SCP-2815-1A has since been reported recounting memories specific to SCP-2815-1B. The exact number and extent of these memories is unknown, but presumed to be limited. According to SCP-2815-1A (as relayed by Agent Balogh), the purpose of the inbreeding practice is to "distill" the gene pool by weeding out non-Sarkic ("non-ancestral") material and increasing its "ancestral purity". Incestuous procreation and funerary endocannibalism are both believed to contribute to this. SCP-2815 believes the end result to be an individual pure enough that it would constitute an Earthly reincarnation of their prophet, Grand Karcist Ion, who would then unite all of humanity and usher in a Golden Age. Were it to succeed, it would at best cause an SK-Class Dominance Shift scenario (following the ████ narrative), and at worst a XK-Class End-of-the-World scenario (following mainstream Sarkic narratives). Due to the deviant nature of SCP-2815 and its beliefs from other Sarkic groups, the likelihood of such an event remains in doubt and is considered implausible. + INFORMATION RESTRICTED TO LEVEL 4 AND SITRA ACHRA PERSONNEL - SITRA ACHRA CREDENTIALS VERIFIED. ACCESS GRANTED Addendum-2 Addendum-3 Lab Report Afterword Possible Involvement of GOI-0385 On 16/05/2016, Agent Kolompár relayed information concerning an unfamiliar veteran car having entered ███, sighted by one of the Roma inhabitants. The car was reported present in the village by all four agents posted there over the course of the following week. Agent Balogh reported having seen the proprietor of the vehicle, identifying him as Pelbárthidi Ödön (assigned the designation POI-563), a mid-ranking member of the Esoteric Order of the White Worm (GOI-0385). Agent Balogh never interacted directly with POI-563 and was unable to certainly determine its purpose. Though it can be assumed that POI-563's and its GOI's interest in the village is directly related to SCP-2815 and in particular instances of SCP-2815-2. It is feared that any active involvement of GOI-0385 with SCP-2815 may alter SCP-2815 breeding programme sufficiently enough to result in an XK-Class End-the-World-Scenario. Containment protocols have been updated following this report to account for the involvement of GOI-0385. As of 24/10/2016, POI-563 has revisited SCP-2815 exactly 19 times. In a few of these instances, he was seen accompanied by what are presumed to be additional members of GOI-0385. Agent Balogh, who has now reportedly met POI-563 several times, has detailed its efforts to recruit SCP-2815 into GOI-0385 or request for a live specimen of SCP-2815-2. Leading members of SCP-2815 have continuously refused these requests and have at best shown disinterest in GOI-0385. Due to SCP-2815's seemingly isolationist attitude towards other Sarkic cults, it has been deemed a Low Level Threat by SCP-2815 Head Researcher Dr. Hidegkúti Lajos. This reclassification is currently under review by Sitra Achra personnel. SCP-2815-5 Ivády Manor during daytime. Following a ceremony on 3/11/2016, Agent Balogh noticed an instance of SCP-2815-2 enter a tree in the gardens of Ivády Manor. The instance was reported as "disappearing behind a fold in the trunk", though subsequent investigations have revealed no such features. None of the SCP-2815-1 present at the ceremony reported being able to perceive the aperture through which SCP-2815-2 had entered. According to local legend, only the táltos can ascend the "Sky-reaching Tree"17 (this is consistent with Hungarian mythological narratives), as the locals refer to it. The tree appears to the naked eye as an old specimen of Juglans regia (common walnut tree), and although visually inconspicuous, Kafka counters return readings of ca 50 humes in close proximity, leading to speculations that an active extradimensional portal may exist somewhere on the surface of the tree trunk. The tree, along with the presumed portal and extradimensional space, have been given the designation SCP-2815-5. On the advice of Dr. Narváez, Dr. Hidegkúti has scheduled an expedition into ███, to be carried out by members of MTF-Psi 13 "Witch Hunters" under the influence of N,N-Dimethyltryptamine. The goal will be to ascertain the anomalous nature of SCP-2815-5 and, if possible, gain access to its presumed extradimensional space. Expedition was dispatched and concluded on the night of ████████. No hostilities were encountered. All of the following objectives were achieved: (1) Locate SCP-2815-5 and ascertain its anomalous nature; (2) Gain entry to, explore and map the extradimensional space linked to SCP-2815-5; (3) Gather samples and materials from SCP-2815-5 for research purposes. A detailed log of of the expedition is available here: Expedition Log: Ψ13-2815-1612-1. All materials harvested from the SCP-2815-5 have since been provided the designation SCP-2815-6. Laboratory Report: SCP-2815-6 Test Results Fruit from SCP-2815-5 (henceforth SCP-2815-6A) were subjected to genetic tests to determine origin and composition. Test were performed on samples taken from each fruit, including: peels, flesh, juice, stems, arils and seeds. Tests returned results showing fruits to be composed of a wide variety of DNA, including human and other non-plant material. Although each individual fruit varied as to the ratios between different genes, there was no identifiable pattern with regards to species of fruit. All fruits were found to contain all genes of every species ever recorded in Hungary since the 16th century. All D-Class tests performed have yielded results showing no direct negative effects. The blood and organs collected from SCP-2815-5 (henceforth SCP-2815-6B) were also tested. All results returned showed specimens to be genetically 100% human material. Blood types varied, but included an unusually prominent amount of otherwise rare blood types. All organs appeared to be in a healthy state (excepting tissue degradation since removal from SCP-2815-5B). Experiments with organ replacement on D-Class subjects showed increased performance of all SCP-2815-6B instances compared to their original counterparts. Test subjects reported feeling healthier and "more wholesome". All construction materials (henceforth SCP-2815-6C), especially the wooden materials, were scrounged for traces of organic matter, which similarly underwent genetic testing whenever applicable. All wooden materials were shown to consist of a mixture of human and equine genetic material, whereas all inorganic materials contained considerable traces of biological matter of the same makeup. One of our graphic artists has also been able to able to produce an approximate replica of the flag observed by FT-Δ4 during Expedition Ψ13-2815-1612-1, which I have included in this report. Artist's rendition of the flag observed within SCP-2815-5. According to the reports that we have received from Agent Balogh, SCP-2815 regularly transports SCP-2815-6 in bulk out-of-town once a substantial enough amount has been collected. Maj. Obrenović's other field agents have further witnessed SCP-2815-6 sold at various farmer's markets throughout the country (including major urban centres such as Budapest, Debrecen, Miskolc and Nyíregyháza) and donated to a wide variety of private households and local charities. Obrenović has notified me that according to a certain retrieved document, at least one shipment of SCP-2815-6 has been confirmed to be in the possession of the Manna Charitable Foundation18. Conclusively, the singular most important note in these discoveries is that, for all intents and purposes, SCP-2815 seems to be utilizing SCP-2815-5 and their anomalous skills and resources for explicitly benign purposes. Maj. Obrenović has argued for armed intervention and possible termination, believing SCP-2815 to be using live humans in the creation of SCP-2815-6. While I honestly cannot fault him for being suspicious, considering the Sarkites' overall track record, neither can I accept nor condone his requests. We cannot simply purge an entire community based on circumstantial evidence and mere conjecture, especially considering the good these people do. A lot of Hungary's hospitals receive a lot of vital organs and rare types of blood from these very people, saving a lot of lives that would otherwise be lost. Moreover, SCP-2815 represents the first and only outright benign Sarkic community we have yet encountered. Taking hostile action against them would make us lose unique research subjects as well as a potential strategic asset. Think of the medical benefits that could be drawn from studying them. With luck, we may even find something with which to counteract Sarkic halkosts! Not to mention the knowledge there is to be gained about a culture and civilization that we know next to nothing about. Thus, as SCP-2815 is of singular importance to the Foundation's third mission, it is my professional opinion that they be left unmolested. Doctor Hidegkúti Lajos Head Researcher of SCP-2815 Comments on Expedition Ψ13-2815-1612-1 Mission was a success. It's rare to have a milk run like that, even more so when dealing with these Sarkites. A pleasant surprise. I'd like to extend a personal thanks to Dr. Narváez and MTF Psi-13 for their invaluable efforts. Dr. Hidegkúti's team of analysts have returned findings that have revealed the fruits of both the external and extradimensional trees of SCP-2815-5 to be composed almost entirely of human DNA. Same goes for their medical supplies and construction materials. We had D-Class test subjects try each fruit, who all reported no deviations from the real varieties. No test subject experienced any negative side-effects whether during or after the experiments. For all intents and purposes, these are just regular pieces of fruit. However, if what Dr. Narváez has told me of these Sarkites is true, then we have all reason to believe that the fruits do indeed consist of real human tissue. I suspect they are merely transmuted via some anomalous process into their present states, in much the same way that SCP-2815-2 is able to transmute SCP-2815-4 into various building materials. In all cases, the results have proven indistinguishable from the real deal to every human sense of perception. It's also worth noting that the origin of their plentiful harvests have been unknown up till now and I'm fairly certain that they all originate from SCP-2815-5. And this is the stuff SCP-2815 sells at farmer's markets! In essence: they're making people eat other people. While it doesn't seem to be dangerous in any way (in fact, these fruits seem to have higher nutritional value compared to their regular counterparts), I think nobody will disagree as to how disconcerting this is. For all we know, they might be using human sacrifices to produce these "fruits". In light of this, I'm requesting an armed intervention to shut down these Sarkites and remove their products from the market. Hopefully, we can prevent the entire county from being turned into unwitting cannibals and accomplices in murder. Signed, Major Miloš Obrenović, Commander of SCP-2815-5 primary containment team, Detachment of MTF Epsilon-6. Response: Dear Maj. Obrenović, I forwarded your missive to the higher ups for decision and it looks like it made it all the way up to the O5 Council and Office of the Under-Secretary General. Sadly they have both voted against direct intervention against SCP-2815, citing that they don't consider the issue grave enough to merit a military response. The official explanation reads as follows: "We have received and read your missive, Maj. Obrenović. Thank you for your concern. The SCP Foundation and Global Occult Coalition will make no direct armed response against SCP-2815 in light of these recent discoveries, nor will the Foundation or GOC take any hostile action against SCP-2815 until further notice. SCP-2815 constitutes a hitherto unique opportunity for the Foundation to study a Sarkic society in depth without risking the lives of its researchers and operatives. The value of this research is indispensable, and no matter how disquieting it is to be eating disguised human flesh, the disadvantages of intervention far outweigh the benefits under the current circumstances. Furthermore, the goods produced by SCP-2815 have proven highly beneficial, despite their composition and speculated origins, and despite your claims, you have failed to uncover or present any evidence that they are actively harming human beings. Their intentions, and particularly this "Tree of Life", have proven nothing but benign, as your own Agent Balogh has continuously reported. Their blood and organs are tapped and harvested from a tree rather than human beings, which they donate to hospitals and charities, providing valuable commodities that help save human lives. We have here what is ostensibly a group of charitable Sarkites, who not only don't wish to harm people but actively want to help them, an unprecedented discovery, and your first reaction is to destroy it? The order stands: Epsilon-6 and Psi-13 are to contain, not engage, SCP-2815, as per established Foundation containment procedures. This decision will not be reviewed until additional evidence is uncovered as to the origins of SCP-2815-6 and general purpose of SCP-2815. If you are dissatisfied with this decision, Maj. Obrenović, you may request reassignment to another project. Sincerely General Hugó Solana-Ramírez, GOC Chief Commander of Sitra Achra General Natalja Kostrova, SCPF Chief Commander of Sitra Achra" Trust me when I say that I'm just as appalled at this decision as you are. Should you feel that your current posting won't allow you to make a difference, send me a signal. The Abyss Gazers19 could use men of your calibre, Obrenović, and I can promise you more rewarding work than making people eat their own kind and babysitting a bunch of dangerous fleshcrafters for the eggheads. We'd be glad to have you. Give it some thought. Best Regards, Brigadier General Amelia Schornharst, Regional Commander of Sitra Achra operations, Central European Theatre. Footnotes 1. Mobile Task Force Epsilon-6 specializes in the investigation, containment, and subsequent cleanup of anomalies in rural and suburban environments. 2. Active primarily throughout Europe, the Esoteric Order of the White Worm (Hungarian: Fehér Féreg Ezoterikus Rend) is a Sarkic cult disguised as an occult themed fraternal organization. Similar to other "secret societies", the existence of the cult is an open secret while its true nature is unknown to the general population. 3. Mobile Task Force Psi-13 is a highly classified joint Foundation/GOC task force designed for the infiltration of Sarkic organizations and the termination of high threat members. Operatives are trained in Counter Occult Stratagems (COS) and the use of corrosive/incendiary armaments. 4. Sarkicism (derived from the Greek σάρξ, or “flesh”) is a religious/philosophical system that encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs, and spiritual practices largely based on teachings attributed to “Grand Karcist Ion”, its deified founder. Adherents practice ritual cannibalism, human sacrifice, corporeal augmentation, thaumaturgy, dimensional manipulation, and the formation of pacts with otherworldly entities. Organic manipulation has allowed certain Sarkites to achieve anomalous states of being, transcending the physical limitations of baseline humans. 5. The name for a cleric in Hungarian paganism and neopaganism, similar to a shaman. 6. A form of torture and execution used in China and Vietnam from ca 900 AD until 1905, wherein a knife was used to methodically remove portions of the body over an extended period of time, eventually resulting in death. Referred to within SCP-2815 as "A Nyúzó Szertartás", referenced in English as "The Flaying Rite" or sometimes "The Rite of Nyúz". This is believed to be a historical relic, practised only in a figurative rather than a literal sense, entailing the ritualized peeling of a piece of fruit by an instance of SCP-2815-2 7. Hungarian names are written in Eastern name order, meaning the surname precedes the given name. This article uses Eastern name order for such names. 8. Thus far, agents have encountered no mentions of Yaldabaoth or Važjuma, the primary Sarkic deity, in SCP-2815. 9. Az Éh literally translates to "The Hunger". Nyelke appears to be a Hungarian rendition of the Sarkic endonym Nälkä, both of which derive from the Proto-Uralic root '*ńäle-'. 10. A Sarkic cult historically active in the Kingdom of Hungary during the Medieval and Renaissance periods. It was presumed destroyed during the 15th century by the Hungarian commander John Hunyadi (Hunyadi János). Historical evidence suggest that some Solomonari served as "court magicians", advising their lords and ladies on matters of alchemy, medicine, astrology, and the occult. Several boyars of Wallachia and Moldavia, most notably the Gutkeled clan of Hungarian nobles, are now believed to have been under the control of the Solomonari; an influence that would lead to the development of Neo-Sarkicism and its western expansion. 11. Both believed to be Hungarian and Eehish corruptions of Sarkic 'akuloth' respectively. 12. Known to Sarkites as an "Akuloth" and "His Sacred White Worm", instances of SK-BIO Type Z are symbiotic organisms found in the bodies of both Sarkites and Sarkic organisms. It is believed that they act as a secondary immune system, protecting the host against disease as well as greatly increasing their regenerative abilities. SK-BIO Type Z is also believed to be connected to the physical transformations some Sarkites undergo. 13. This is analogous to the 'táltos ló', or táltos horse, of Hungarian Paganism, which are regarded as spiritual partners of Hungarian pagan shamans. 14. A powerful psychedelic compound historically consumed by indigenous Amazonian Indian cultures for divinatory and healing purposes. 15. Hungarian rendition of "Grand Karcist Ion". 16. "Thus let us take into ourselves our beloved companion, Let us eat their flesh, Let us drink their blood, That they may stay with us till the end of our time. This did the Grand Karcist Ion teach us, Who was subjected to an intolerable force, Who has seen the innumerable dead worlds, And who murdered death itself, Who has read the entrails of our creator, And glimpsed the eternity spread wide. We know that our paradise draws ever closer, And that only from our flesh can it be birthed." 17. Égig érő fa: An element of Hungarian shamanism and native faith, and a typical element of Hungarian folk art and folk tales. It is the Hungarian equivalent of the World Tree and/or Tree of Life, a cosmological motif common to many disparate belief systems throughout Eurasia. 18. The Manna Charitable Foundation is an interfaith humanitarian relief agency whose primary agenda is the free distribution of anomalous objects, or their by-products, to civilians living in poverty-stricken regions in the Third World or in areas afflicted by warfare, famine, or natural disaster. 19. Mobile Task Force Psi-9 ("Abyss Gazers") is a battalion-strength force, consisting of personnel from the Foundation and Global Occult Coalition, trained in unconventional warfare against invading enemies through the use of heavy artillery, DMT enhanced perception, and Counter Occult Stratagems (COS). |
SCP-2816 | safe | An early stage of SCP-2816-1. SCP-2816-2 is visible on the right. Item #: SCP-2816 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2816 is currently located in a storage locker in Site 28. Instances of SCP-2816-1 are to be recovered and placed in Site 28 storage room 5C in front of a CCTV camera. Description: SCP-2816 is a set of paintbrushes of various sizes, estimated to be approximately 8 years old at the time of recovery. The brushes emit minor amounts of ionizing radiation, although not enough to be considered harmful. SCP-2816 may be used as a regular set of paintbrushes when creating original works, but any attempt to copy an existing painting will make the finished result an instance of SCP-2816-1. Instances of SCP-2816-1 will not initially display anomalous properties, but when left unobserved for a length of time1 the contents of the painting will begin to change. The first change is always the appearance of SCP-2816-2, which will be seen sitting or standing somewhere within the painting. SCP-2816-2 will remain idle in the painting for up to 24 hours before making additional changes. Changes will only be made when the painting is not being observed; if the painting is observed while changing, it will appear to be frozen mid-change. SCP-2816-2 may be visible, often in the act of changing the painting. Any changes made to the painting while SCP-2816-2 is active will cause SCP-2816-2 to stop appearing in the painting and all progress to halt. SCP-2816-2 is a humanoid figure wearing a white Level C HAZMAT suit. After SCP-2816-2's first appearance, additional changes will be made to the painting during periods of non-observation. SCP-2816-2 will overhaul all structures within the painting, adding safety equipment and survival gear wherever possible2 and in many cases reinforcing the structure by replacing walls with stronger materials, fixing holes or damage, or boarding up windows. Additionally, SCP-2816-2 will place a sign saying "HAZARD" over every visible exit. Although SCP-2816-2 will not modify any living creatures in the painting, after several modifications have been made their expressions can be seen to be visibly more anxious. If the creatures are not inside an enclosed structure, SCP-2816-2 will place gas masks on their faces. Within 5 days of SCP-2816-2's first change, the environment of SCP-2816-1 will begin to show significant differences matching an accelerated timescale of a nuclear winter. If SCP-2816-2's preparations were complete, the painting's inhabitants will remain unaffected; however, if SCP-2816-2's preparations were not completed in time, the painting's inhabitants will begin to die. A variety of causes have been recorded, including radiation sickness, hypothermia, starvation, and dehydration. On rare occasions, the cause of death will indicate violence by another inhabitant, such as assault with a blunt object or a bloodied trail leading off to the side of the painting. Inhabitants have also been known to commit suicide if an opportunity is available. Addendum-2816-01: Log of recorded changes in instances of SCP-2816-1 + Test Results - Test Results Test 1 Painting: Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Changes: A gas mask was placed on the subject's face and the opening in the background was partially boarded up. Through gaps in the boards, the sky could be seen to have darkened significantly, and snow appeared to have begun falling. Test 2 Painting: Edward Hopper's Nighthawks. Changes: Canned goods, bottled water, and survival manuals were stacked on the counter. The door at the back of diner had a hazard sign placed over it. The inhabitants looked increasingly anxious over the course of the changes. The sky darkened and snow began to fall shortly after SCP-2816-2 finished covering the windows with metal plates. Test 3 Painting: Salvador Dalí's The Persistence of Memory. Changes: SCP-2816-2 reset all clocks to 12 o'clock and constructed a simple shack filled with food and medical supplies in the center. The entire painting turned white for approximately 20 seconds, then displayed only smoke and dust for the next hour before showing a crater. Test 4 Painting: Vincent Willem van Gogh's Starry Night. A brush stroke was made in the middle of SCP-2816-2's preparations, halting its progress. Changes: SCP-2816-2 boarded up approximately half of the town's visible windows and had begun working on a bunker in the foreground. 3 days after SCP-2816-2's last appearance, a large cloud of smoke blotted out most of the sky and snow began falling. Within 24 hours, all of the houses whose windows had not been boarded up displayed signs of forcible entry. Two (presumably dead) bodies could be seen lying on the ground in front of the church, but were soon covered by snow. Test 5 Painting: Pablo Picasso's Guernica. Changes: SCP-2816-2's only apparent actions were to close the eyes of all the inhabitants of the painting and place tall stone posts next to them; however, other actions may have been performed but obscured by the abstract art style. The second effect appeared 2 days after SCP-2816-2's first appearance, and all the inhabitants were quickly covered by snow, leaving only the posts visible. Footnotes 1. The longest recorded timespan has been 8 days, and the shortest has been 38 seconds. 2. Items added have included fire extinguishers, gas masks, first aid kits, canned food, sealed water bottles, Geiger counters, educational literature on a variety of topics including hydroponics and food preservation, and maps of arbitrary locales with large sections shaded in and labeled "DANGER." ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2816" by PickYerPoison, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2816. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: SCP-2816-01-new-tweaked.png Name: Nighthawks Author: Edward Hopper, stephlynch, PickYerPoison License: Public Domain Source Link: Wikimedia Commons Additional Notes: "Olivia" Mixamo asset added onto image. |
SCP-2817 | euclid | CONTENT WARNING The following document contains interviews that describe a violent personal relationship. While the Foundation is aware that the majority of our personnel may have already been briefed and/or exposed to this type of content prior, we recognize the necessity of informing those with trauma to prepare themselves, and your safety continually remains our top priority. If you experience any severe discomfort or stress as a result of reading this document, please immediately report to your on-site Mental Health Physician or Therapist for assistance. Alternatively, you may return this document to your Supervisor. Thank you. — Tamar Geffen PhD, Lead Researcher on SCP-2817. Item #: SCP-2817 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2817-1 is to be treated as, for all intents and purposes, a standard Foundation D-Class and may be used in testing with Safe objects that do not display harmful properties, as a way to occupy its time, between performances of Procedure-453-Palmyra. At the end of every month, SCP-2817-1 is to be escorted with an armed guard to the eastern grounds of Wing-3 to complete Procedure-453-Palmyra. During this time, SCP-2817-1 is to be handled, referred to, and treated as an SCP object according to protocol. SCP-2817-1 is to be granted mandatory psychological counseling every week related to Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, particularly the form commonly known as “Stockholm syndrome.” SCP-2817-2 is to be contained using Procedure-453-Palmyra, a Foundation approved version of SCP-2817, by SCP-2817-1. No guards or other personnel are to interfere with Procedure-453-Palmyra. Following the conclusion of Procedure-453-Palmyra, SCP-2817-1 is to be debriefed, given a psychological counseling session, and escorted back to the D-Class barracks. Efforts to locate and capture SCP-2817-2 between performances of Procedure-453-Palmyra are ongoing. Intelligence provided by SCP-2817 indicates that SCP-2817-2 may regularly reside as an interstellar entity, and is thus uncontainable. Description: SCP-2817 is a complex ritual created and regularly performed by SCP-2817-1 and SCP-2817-2. SCP-2817-1 is William Simon Higly, a male human of mixed-race descent. Previously known as D-77810, SCP-2817-1 was previously serving a life sentence for involvement in a double homicide with his brother, Thomas Michael Higly, and both were recruited by the Foundation as D-Class in ████. SCP-2817-1's brother was assigned the number D-113, but is now deceased. According to information provided by SCP-2817-1, it is presumed that D-113 was also a participant in SCP-2817 for ██ years before both were recruited by the Foundation. Before D-113's death, SCP-2817-1 alternated monthly participation in SCP-2817 with him. SCP-2817-1 has an extremely close relationship with SCP-2817-2, to the point where both seem to be able to understand each other's complete psychological profile through non-verbal communication. SCP-2817-2 is a 3-meter tall, hairless humanoid with a deep mauve complexion, which constantly emits a low level of mauve light. It appears dressed in a crown and ornate robe, carries a crude approximation of a scepter seemingly constructed of bone and a wooden judge's gavel, and has the ability to appear and disappear at will, manifesting of its own accord to participate in SCP-2817. SCP-2817-2 is referred to as "The Carpet King" by SCP-2817-1, who claims that it comes to perform SCP-2817 to "confess its sins and seek a verdict". SCP-2817-2’s personality has been described as extremely skittish, introverted, and “high-maintenance” by SCP-2817-1, and it has shown consistent hostility towards the guards observing SCP-2817. Due to this, known empirical data concerning SCP-2817-2 is low, and most information is provided by SCP-2817-1. According to SCP-2817-1, SCP-2817 is a method of crude containment for SCP-2817-2. During SCP-2817, SCP-2817-1 will don a set of monk's robes, and carry a hatchet1 to a meeting place SCP-2817-2 has designated beforehand through unknown means. SCP-2817-2 will appear, and kneel at SCP-2817-1's feet. It will then recite a brief speech in an unknown language, to which SCP-2817-1 will respond while gently placing its hands on SCP-2817-2's shoulders in a ritualistic fashion. Following this, SCP-2817-2 will bow its head, and SCP-2817-1 will decapitate it. The corpse will vanish afterwards, and the ritual will repeat the next month with SCP-2817-2 apparently unharmed. Following the ritual, SCP-2817-1 will inform Foundation personnel of the sins that SCP-2817-2 requested be absolved, which are usually genocidal or militaristic in nature and on a cosmic scale. SCP-2817 acts as self-devised punishment for SCP-2817-2, keeping it from continuing its actions. The effectiveness of this is unknown. + Addendum-2817-A - Access Granted Interviewed: SCP-2817-1 Interviewer: Dr. Tamar Geffen <Begin Log █/██/█> Dr. Geffen: Tell me about the first time SCP-2817-2 approached you. SCP-2817-1: We were very small children. Maybe five or six? Tom and I were inseparable at that age, we always had a very close relationship. At that age we shared a bedroom, I remember this vividly, a bedroom. And we slept in this very tall bunkbed our parents had set up. I always got the top and he always was on the bottom and I remember hearing Tom shout about "tall legs" besides the bed in the middle of the night a few times. Dr. Geffen: Tall legs? SCP-2817-1: (nods) He was the first one to see him. I probably had my first encounter with our monster about a month later. I mean before, I had only seen Tom's drawings of him. Dr. Geffen: Did your brother feel a stronger connection with it? SCP-2817-1: Not really. He was there for us both. We called him The Carpet King because he carried that boney scepter around and we had a rug in our bedroom that was the same color as his skin. We weren't scared of him after a while because he never seemed evil or threatening, just sort of sad and lonely. He was our friendly monster. Dr. Geffen: How did you know what it wanted? SCP-2817-1: He never talked ever, but we just sort of understood what he wanted and why. I can't really explain. I remember he gave us the axe and robes and was very insistent that we take them and we like them. I think in all the years I've known him, it's the only time he smiled. Dr. Geffen: So you never felt like SCP-2817-2 wanted to harm you? SCP-2817-1: Never. He was just the monster in the closet who showed up every month and wanted to die. He taught us how to perform the ritual and explained why but we didn't really understand then, but it seemed to make him feel better. I think he trusted us for some reason. Dr. Geffen: How did you react to its personality as a young child? SCP-2817-1: It's…um. Well. It's odd, I really sort of took to it. You know? Not like that of course, but I felt sorry for him. I really can't say anything bad for the guy, I mean. Sure, he has this tendency to decimate populations, but we all have our vices, right? At least he says he won't do anything to Earth, maybe. I don't know. It's important for me that people around me are happy, that's the thing. And, for me and my brother, we were taught that the best way to make people happy is to do what they ask. I mean, the guy is punishing himself. Surely that's proof he wants to change? Dr. Geffen: But it seems it hasn't changed. It still comes to you. Why is that? SCP-2817-1: When someone's making a life change, you gotta support them. You gotta love them and encourage them. And the love a caretaker receives back is something special, let me tell you. Dr. Geffen: Would you consider yourself a caretaker to SCP-2817-2? Or a judge? SCP-2817-1: (SCP-2817-1 shrugs) Honestly, there's no difference to me anymore. Punishment is care. Whether you receive it or dish it out. It's how you know you're being looked out for. It's how you know you need to try harder to receive love. That you're not ready for it yet. Dr. Geffen: Do you consider SCP-2817-2 to be a good person? SCP-2817-1: (SCP-2817-1 shrugs again) I would never betray him. Just the way he is, that's justification for what he does. I just can't feel anything less than love for him. (SCP-2817-1 laughs.) Maybe it's just me, I dunno. Maybe I'm a pushover for monsters. (SCP-2817-1 smiles.) <End Log> + Addendum-2817-B - Access Granted Interviewed: SCP-2817-1 Interviewer: Dr. Tamar Geffen <Begin Log █/██/█> Dr. Geffen: Why did you and your brother commit the double homicide? SCP-2817-1: That was the final event in a long string of requests he made. When Tom and I were a little older, almost twelve, he started to want "evidence". He would request that we perform simple tasks to prove him guilty. It was around this time that his behavior was growing pretty, um, I don't know what the word is but anxious comes close. We would do small things at first: find a pinecone, steal a piece of gum, read a long book on Roman history cover to cover. Pretty random stuff. But it seemed to help him face his monthly execution more calmly. Dr. Geffen: So, I presume, these directives became more and more complicated as time went on? SCP-2817-1: I guess when you put it like that, yeah. By the time he requested we kill two guys together in a brutal way and go to jail, he would be almost trashing our apartments in self-loathing. Dr. Geffen: Did the nature of the crime affect you afterwards? Did you have doubts? SCP-2817-1: As I said, as I keep saying, punishment is care. Dr. Geffen: What led you to that mindset? SCP-2817-1: You see, when he was getting tough, we would complain. I mean, think about us, complaining. (SCP-2817-1 scoffs.) Complaining about his tasks and things, how unreasonable it seems now. Anyway, he would beat us. We would show up for visits and see each other's bruises. Tom, this one time, Tom came over and he had just gotten out of the hospital. His whole face was black and purple. Nurses thought he was fighting, or something? I mean, who knows what people think. Dr. Geffen: And did this violent behavior make you stop complaining, or did it increase your dissatisfaction? SCP-2817-1: Well, I didn't ever want to complain anymore. You see, when he beat you, it was with such great force that he smacked something around in your head. You felt so ungrateful. So ungrateful and guilty it hurt your soul. During the next two months, before he appeared again, I had these dreams where he arrived ahead of schedule and dragged me into the hall and did unspeakable things to me. Unimaginable things to my body and mind. But the funny thing is, the more terrible the dream, the worse the things he did to me, the more relaxed I felt. I was sort of at peace with it. I didn't feel a need to scream anymore, because why scream? It felt right, y'know? All natural like. It was right. I felt cared for and corrected. It was good. That's where I get my philosophy, and that's why we were willing to jump on those people, Tom and I. He told me he dreamed those things too. Dr. Geffen: Did the effect on your life and family when you went to jail bother you at all? SCP-2817-1: (Pause of several seconds) No. It never did. All that mattered was he was happy when he died every month. When he confessed and atoned for his sins. That's the thing, I'm responsible for him. For all of us. He has to atone for what he does, and he needs someone who won't or can't judge. A friendly shoulder. We all desire a friendly shoulder more than anything. Dr. Geffen: How did you perform the ritual in jail? Or here before the procedure was made official? SCP-2817-1: He got real quiet after Tom died. Stopped being anxious. Stopped coming as often. But I think he's happier now, I think. Dr. Geffen: SCP-2817-1? SCP-2817-1: When The Carpet King is happy, I'm happy. I'm happy now, so he must be happy. Dr. Geffen: SCP-2817-1, answer my question please. SCP-2817-1: (long pause) We were nothing without his love. Are nothing. Less than nothing. Every day. (SCP-2817-1 ceases communication.) <End Log> Footnotes 1. SCP-2817-1 claims that D-113 and it were provided these implements when they were first approached by SCP-2817-2, and that it manifests them only when it needs to be "judged". ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2817" by LordStonefish, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2817. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2817 | uncontained | CONTENT WARNING The following document contains interviews that describe a violent personal relationship. While the Foundation is aware that the majority of our personnel may have already been briefed and/or exposed to this type of content prior, we recognize the necessity of informing those with trauma to prepare themselves, and your safety continually remains our top priority. If you experience any severe discomfort or stress as a result of reading this document, please immediately report to your on-site Mental Health Physician or Therapist for assistance. Alternatively, you may return this document to your Supervisor. Thank you. — Tamar Geffen PhD, Lead Researcher on SCP-2817. Item #: SCP-2817 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2817-1 is to be treated as, for all intents and purposes, a standard Foundation D-Class and may be used in testing with Safe objects that do not display harmful properties, as a way to occupy its time, between performances of Procedure-453-Palmyra. At the end of every month, SCP-2817-1 is to be escorted with an armed guard to the eastern grounds of Wing-3 to complete Procedure-453-Palmyra. During this time, SCP-2817-1 is to be handled, referred to, and treated as an SCP object according to protocol. SCP-2817-1 is to be granted mandatory psychological counseling every week related to Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, particularly the form commonly known as “Stockholm syndrome.” SCP-2817-2 is to be contained using Procedure-453-Palmyra, a Foundation approved version of SCP-2817, by SCP-2817-1. No guards or other personnel are to interfere with Procedure-453-Palmyra. Following the conclusion of Procedure-453-Palmyra, SCP-2817-1 is to be debriefed, given a psychological counseling session, and escorted back to the D-Class barracks. Efforts to locate and capture SCP-2817-2 between performances of Procedure-453-Palmyra are ongoing. Intelligence provided by SCP-2817 indicates that SCP-2817-2 may regularly reside as an interstellar entity, and is thus uncontainable. Description: SCP-2817 is a complex ritual created and regularly performed by SCP-2817-1 and SCP-2817-2. SCP-2817-1 is William Simon Higly, a male human of mixed-race descent. Previously known as D-77810, SCP-2817-1 was previously serving a life sentence for involvement in a double homicide with his brother, Thomas Michael Higly, and both were recruited by the Foundation as D-Class in ████. SCP-2817-1's brother was assigned the number D-113, but is now deceased. According to information provided by SCP-2817-1, it is presumed that D-113 was also a participant in SCP-2817 for ██ years before both were recruited by the Foundation. Before D-113's death, SCP-2817-1 alternated monthly participation in SCP-2817 with him. SCP-2817-1 has an extremely close relationship with SCP-2817-2, to the point where both seem to be able to understand each other's complete psychological profile through non-verbal communication. SCP-2817-2 is a 3-meter tall, hairless humanoid with a deep mauve complexion, which constantly emits a low level of mauve light. It appears dressed in a crown and ornate robe, carries a crude approximation of a scepter seemingly constructed of bone and a wooden judge's gavel, and has the ability to appear and disappear at will, manifesting of its own accord to participate in SCP-2817. SCP-2817-2 is referred to as "The Carpet King" by SCP-2817-1, who claims that it comes to perform SCP-2817 to "confess its sins and seek a verdict". SCP-2817-2’s personality has been described as extremely skittish, introverted, and “high-maintenance” by SCP-2817-1, and it has shown consistent hostility towards the guards observing SCP-2817. Due to this, known empirical data concerning SCP-2817-2 is low, and most information is provided by SCP-2817-1. According to SCP-2817-1, SCP-2817 is a method of crude containment for SCP-2817-2. During SCP-2817, SCP-2817-1 will don a set of monk's robes, and carry a hatchet1 to a meeting place SCP-2817-2 has designated beforehand through unknown means. SCP-2817-2 will appear, and kneel at SCP-2817-1's feet. It will then recite a brief speech in an unknown language, to which SCP-2817-1 will respond while gently placing its hands on SCP-2817-2's shoulders in a ritualistic fashion. Following this, SCP-2817-2 will bow its head, and SCP-2817-1 will decapitate it. The corpse will vanish afterwards, and the ritual will repeat the next month with SCP-2817-2 apparently unharmed. Following the ritual, SCP-2817-1 will inform Foundation personnel of the sins that SCP-2817-2 requested be absolved, which are usually genocidal or militaristic in nature and on a cosmic scale. SCP-2817 acts as self-devised punishment for SCP-2817-2, keeping it from continuing its actions. The effectiveness of this is unknown. + Addendum-2817-A - Access Granted Interviewed: SCP-2817-1 Interviewer: Dr. Tamar Geffen <Begin Log █/██/█> Dr. Geffen: Tell me about the first time SCP-2817-2 approached you. SCP-2817-1: We were very small children. Maybe five or six? Tom and I were inseparable at that age, we always had a very close relationship. At that age we shared a bedroom, I remember this vividly, a bedroom. And we slept in this very tall bunkbed our parents had set up. I always got the top and he always was on the bottom and I remember hearing Tom shout about "tall legs" besides the bed in the middle of the night a few times. Dr. Geffen: Tall legs? SCP-2817-1: (nods) He was the first one to see him. I probably had my first encounter with our monster about a month later. I mean before, I had only seen Tom's drawings of him. Dr. Geffen: Did your brother feel a stronger connection with it? SCP-2817-1: Not really. He was there for us both. We called him The Carpet King because he carried that boney scepter around and we had a rug in our bedroom that was the same color as his skin. We weren't scared of him after a while because he never seemed evil or threatening, just sort of sad and lonely. He was our friendly monster. Dr. Geffen: How did you know what it wanted? SCP-2817-1: He never talked ever, but we just sort of understood what he wanted and why. I can't really explain. I remember he gave us the axe and robes and was very insistent that we take them and we like them. I think in all the years I've known him, it's the only time he smiled. Dr. Geffen: So you never felt like SCP-2817-2 wanted to harm you? SCP-2817-1: Never. He was just the monster in the closet who showed up every month and wanted to die. He taught us how to perform the ritual and explained why but we didn't really understand then, but it seemed to make him feel better. I think he trusted us for some reason. Dr. Geffen: How did you react to its personality as a young child? SCP-2817-1: It's…um. Well. It's odd, I really sort of took to it. You know? Not like that of course, but I felt sorry for him. I really can't say anything bad for the guy, I mean. Sure, he has this tendency to decimate populations, but we all have our vices, right? At least he says he won't do anything to Earth, maybe. I don't know. It's important for me that people around me are happy, that's the thing. And, for me and my brother, we were taught that the best way to make people happy is to do what they ask. I mean, the guy is punishing himself. Surely that's proof he wants to change? Dr. Geffen: But it seems it hasn't changed. It still comes to you. Why is that? SCP-2817-1: When someone's making a life change, you gotta support them. You gotta love them and encourage them. And the love a caretaker receives back is something special, let me tell you. Dr. Geffen: Would you consider yourself a caretaker to SCP-2817-2? Or a judge? SCP-2817-1: (SCP-2817-1 shrugs) Honestly, there's no difference to me anymore. Punishment is care. Whether you receive it or dish it out. It's how you know you're being looked out for. It's how you know you need to try harder to receive love. That you're not ready for it yet. Dr. Geffen: Do you consider SCP-2817-2 to be a good person? SCP-2817-1: (SCP-2817-1 shrugs again) I would never betray him. Just the way he is, that's justification for what he does. I just can't feel anything less than love for him. (SCP-2817-1 laughs.) Maybe it's just me, I dunno. Maybe I'm a pushover for monsters. (SCP-2817-1 smiles.) <End Log> + Addendum-2817-B - Access Granted Interviewed: SCP-2817-1 Interviewer: Dr. Tamar Geffen <Begin Log █/██/█> Dr. Geffen: Why did you and your brother commit the double homicide? SCP-2817-1: That was the final event in a long string of requests he made. When Tom and I were a little older, almost twelve, he started to want "evidence". He would request that we perform simple tasks to prove him guilty. It was around this time that his behavior was growing pretty, um, I don't know what the word is but anxious comes close. We would do small things at first: find a pinecone, steal a piece of gum, read a long book on Roman history cover to cover. Pretty random stuff. But it seemed to help him face his monthly execution more calmly. Dr. Geffen: So, I presume, these directives became more and more complicated as time went on? SCP-2817-1: I guess when you put it like that, yeah. By the time he requested we kill two guys together in a brutal way and go to jail, he would be almost trashing our apartments in self-loathing. Dr. Geffen: Did the nature of the crime affect you afterwards? Did you have doubts? SCP-2817-1: As I said, as I keep saying, punishment is care. Dr. Geffen: What led you to that mindset? SCP-2817-1: You see, when he was getting tough, we would complain. I mean, think about us, complaining. (SCP-2817-1 scoffs.) Complaining about his tasks and things, how unreasonable it seems now. Anyway, he would beat us. We would show up for visits and see each other's bruises. Tom, this one time, Tom came over and he had just gotten out of the hospital. His whole face was black and purple. Nurses thought he was fighting, or something? I mean, who knows what people think. Dr. Geffen: And did this violent behavior make you stop complaining, or did it increase your dissatisfaction? SCP-2817-1: Well, I didn't ever want to complain anymore. You see, when he beat you, it was with such great force that he smacked something around in your head. You felt so ungrateful. So ungrateful and guilty it hurt your soul. During the next two months, before he appeared again, I had these dreams where he arrived ahead of schedule and dragged me into the hall and did unspeakable things to me. Unimaginable things to my body and mind. But the funny thing is, the more terrible the dream, the worse the things he did to me, the more relaxed I felt. I was sort of at peace with it. I didn't feel a need to scream anymore, because why scream? It felt right, y'know? All natural like. It was right. I felt cared for and corrected. It was good. That's where I get my philosophy, and that's why we were willing to jump on those people, Tom and I. He told me he dreamed those things too. Dr. Geffen: Did the effect on your life and family when you went to jail bother you at all? SCP-2817-1: (Pause of several seconds) No. It never did. All that mattered was he was happy when he died every month. When he confessed and atoned for his sins. That's the thing, I'm responsible for him. For all of us. He has to atone for what he does, and he needs someone who won't or can't judge. A friendly shoulder. We all desire a friendly shoulder more than anything. Dr. Geffen: How did you perform the ritual in jail? Or here before the procedure was made official? SCP-2817-1: He got real quiet after Tom died. Stopped being anxious. Stopped coming as often. But I think he's happier now, I think. Dr. Geffen: SCP-2817-1? SCP-2817-1: When The Carpet King is happy, I'm happy. I'm happy now, so he must be happy. Dr. Geffen: SCP-2817-1, answer my question please. SCP-2817-1: (long pause) We were nothing without his love. Are nothing. Less than nothing. Every day. (SCP-2817-1 ceases communication.) <End Log> Footnotes 1. SCP-2817-1 claims that D-113 and it were provided these implements when they were first approached by SCP-2817-2, and that it manifests them only when it needs to be "judged". ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2817" by LordStonefish, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2817. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2818 | safe | SCP-2818 - A Gun That Shoots People ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} An instance of SCP-2818, shortly after collection. Item #: SCP-2818 Special Containment Procedures: All collected instances of SCP-2818-[2-17] are to be kept within a high-security storage locker at Site-71. SCP-2818 instances are only to be removed from storage for testing purposes. Testing may only be carried out at a suitable, modified firing range with specialized lead impact points for collection. Description: SCP-2818 is the group designation for a collection of sixteen firearms resembling Barrett M82A1 anti-materiel rifles. The primary physical difference between instances of SCP-2818 and standard Barrett M82A1s is the words "H&W Mod #9" in place of the standard Barrett identification. SCP-2818 instances load like a standard M82A1, but when an individual pulls the trigger and fires the weapon, the individual will disappear entirely and a round will be ejected from the barrel. The round already loaded in the chamber will be untouched. The ejected round is instead the supposed biomass of the individual who pulled the trigger, compressed into the size and shape of a .50 BMG round. These rounds, classified as SCP-2818-A, maintain a weight and density appropriate of a human being compressed into a space 18.97cm3 in volume. SCP-2818-A instances typically leave the barrel at roughly 900m/s, typical of most .50 BMG rounds, though with significantly more destructive capabilities due to their increased mass. The exact nature of SCP-2818-A instances is inconclusive, although analysis of the rounds after being fired have revealed unusually erratic electrical impulses1. Document 2818.2C Discovery: The original five instances of SCP-2818 were collected from within an insurgent weapons cache near Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Accompanying these weapons were three instances of SCP-2818-A2, with two others found roughly 20m from the discovery3. Investigation of another nearby insurgent compound found twelve more instances of SCP-2818, all in wooden boxes bearing the H&W logo branded on the side. Document 2818.2C was discovered within one of the boxes. Addendum 2818.1: Testing Log The following tests were performed on a sanctioned firing range at Site-71. Attempts to contact the supposed manufacturer of SCP-2818, the Helsing and Wulf Rifle Company, were unsuccessful.4 With no previous knowledge of SCP-2818's capabilities, the extent of SCP-2818's nature was not known until the initial testing. Test # Test Description Results Notes 001 SCP-2818-1 loaded like a typical M82A1, and fired by a D-Class. D-Class disappears. SCP-2818-A instance exits barrel at speeds close to 900m/s. Round is embedded roughly 23cm deep in a steel plate. Standard behaviour of SCP-2818-1. This test was repeated three times to ensure accuracy of results. 005 SCP-2818-1 loaded like a typical M82A1, and fired by a mechanical rig controlled by a human operator. Operator does not disappear. Upon further inspection, SCP-2818-1 jammed during testing, apparently of natural cause. Additional tests confirm that this occurs whenever a non-human finger or other implement pulls SCP-2818's trigger. 014 SCP-2818-1 fit with a remote controlled firing pin, removing the need of a trigger pull. SCP-2818-1 combusts at the chamber, destroying it. Investigation reveals the round never moved in the chamber, even after combustion. 020 Instance of SCP-2818-A chambered within SCP-2818-2. Notably, SCP-2818-A does not feel significantly heavier when the round is within the magazine or chamber. D-Class fires SCP-2818-2. [REDACTED] Please provide authorization credentials below. + Please provide Level 2818.4 authorization - Access Granted Weapon recoil shatters the D-Class' arm, shoulder, and collarbone, and renders them unconscious. SCP-2818-A exits barrel as superheated plasma, with a muzzle velocity of nearly 1600m/s. The SCP-2818-A instance ignites the air around it, causing third-degree burns on all individuals standing within 10m of the round at any point in its trajectory. Upon impacting a solid lead target, SCP-2818-A violently erupts, covering the firing range with molten slag. During cleanup, it was discovered that the SCP-2818-A instance survived the incident without taking any damage to itself. Further research is pending. Footnotes 1. Typically associated with panic or distress in human hearts. 2. Fired into a stone wall of the compound, destroying it. 3. It is likely that someone attempted to move the SCP-2818-A instances but, due to their weight, was unable to do so. 4. Operatives of MTF Mu-3 ("Highest Bidders") have confirmed the company to be a supplier for Marshall, Carter and Dark LTD. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2818" by djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2818. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: gun.jpg Name: Barret M82 DA-ST-92-07336.jpg Author: SPC. HENRY License: Public Domain Source: Wikimedia Commons Filename: invoice.png Author: djkaktus License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source: SCP Foundation Wiki |
SCP-2819 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2819 Special Containment Procedures: At no time should SCP-2819-1 and SCP-2819-2 be within 100m of each other, except during mandated testing. Both are to be contained in standard small-organism terrariums inside Size-2 Containment Lockers on opposite sides of Site 67. A milkweed plant should be maintained inside each tank for the SCP instances to feed on. Description: SCP-2819 refers to a set of two male Tetraopes tetraophthalmus, otherwise known as the milkweed beetle. SCP-2819-1 is primarily white with black markings, while SCP-2819-2 is primarily black with white markings. This differs from usual instances of Tetraopes tetraophthalmus, which are red. SCP-2819-1 and 2819-2 show extreme animosity towards each other, and will fight in a way inconsistent with behavioral patterns of non-anomalous Tetraopes tetraophthalmus. If SCP-2819-1 and 2819-2 are within 100m of each other, they will seek out the other and attack it. The lengths at which they will fight have not been thoroughly tested; it is theorized that if left alone, they will fight to the death. Neither shows any violent tendencies toward other members of Tetraopes tetraophthalmus, even ones disguised by Foundation personnel to resemble the opposite entity of SCP-2819. Subjects placed near SCP-2819-1 or -2 experience an emotional stagnation. 'Happy' or 'content' persons exposed to SCP-2819-1 will remain so indefinitely, and the opposite is true for individuals exposed to SCP-2819-2. This effect can be countered via Class-B Amnestics. Post-administration, subjects report 'a feeling of loss' for a few hours before returning to normal. Both SCP-2819-1 and -2 were recovered on opposite sides of the garden belonging to Mr. ██████, a wealthy businessman in █████████, Massachusetts. Note: High-power microphones located in both containment units detected a rhythmic clicking originating from SCP-2819-1 and -2's mandibles—analysis determined this to be Morse code. Interviews were scheduled and conducted following this development. + Interview 2819-1 - Access Granted Interviewed: SCP-2819-1 Interviewer: Dr. Webb <Begin Log> Dr. Webb: Hello. SCP-2819-1: Is Jackie here? Dr. Webb: No. Why do you ask? [SCP-2819-1 pauses.] SCP-2819-1: You're lying. He is. Dr. Webb: He is, but he's on the other side of the building. It's very far. SCP-2819-1: Good. Keep him there. Dr. Webb: Why do you dislike SCP-2819-2? SCP-2819-1: Jackie? He makes everyone feel…horrible. All he does is bring everyone down, and it's terrible. He's ruining humanity, a few people at a time. Dr. Webb: And this drives you to attack him. SCP-2819-1: He's villainous. He must be stopped. Dr. Webb: What do you do? SCP-2819-1: I come bearing gifts. Happiness is the ultimate goal for humanity—if I can provide, why should I not give? Dr. Webb: And by doing this, what do you hope to accomplish? SCP-2819-1: If everyone is happy, then Jackie will be useless. Hopefully he'll kill himself so I won't have to worry about it. Dr. Webb: Thank you for your cooperation. SCP-2819-1: You're welcome. And if you see Jackie, step on him, will you? <End Log> Closing Statement: Dr. Webb felt no compulsion to attack SCP-2819-2 following the interview. He did report a more pleasant disposition, which he attributed to SCP-2819-1's effect. Class C amnestics were requested and distributed, with a recommendation to future personnel to take one following each interview with either instance of SCP-2819. + Interview 2819-2 - Access Granted Interviewed: SCP-2819-2 Interviewer: Dr. Webb <Begin Log> Dr. Webb: Hello. SCP-2819-2: Wilson's not here, is he? Dr. Webb: SCP-2819-1 is not present. SCP-2819-2: I'll snap his fucking antennae if he gets near me, I swear. Dr. Webb: Why do you dislike SCP-2819-1? SCP-2819-2: He's a liar. He shows everyone this pretty little fake world where everything's bright and beautiful, and that's wrong. I mean, I wish it was like that too, but it's not. Someone has to keep him in check. Dr. Webb: And this drives you to attack him. SCP-2819-2: Someone has to keep him in check. Dr. Webb: What do you do? SCP-2819-2: I show people what the world is truly like. It'd be nice if they didn't get all depressed about it, though. Dr. Webb: How did you two end up like this? SCP-2819-2: You already asked Wilson that question, didn't you. I'm sure he told you all about how everything is my fault, how I'm an awful person. I bet he didn't tell you about all the terrible things he did. The bottom line is that we pissed off father together. So he punished us together. Dr. Webb: I didn't ask SCP-2819-1 anything about that. SCP-2819-2: Then I'd better tell you. You know, before he lies to you to make me look like a piece of shit. Dr. Webb: Do continue. SCP-2819-2: He wanted so much from us. But we fought all the time, and eventually…well, he got sick. Sick of watching light fight dark. Good fight evil. Brother fight brother. He wanted something else. Dr. Webb: Then he granted you these powers, to take your fight to a grander scale? SCP-2819-2: No. He turned us into fucking milkweed beetles. <End Log> ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2819" by Spiral Architect, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2819. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2820 | keter | close Info X SCP-2820: Vaishnavastra Author: A Random Day + More SCPs by A Random Day - Hide list SCPs SCP-3220 Rating: 524 SCP-2790 Rating: 488 SCP-4780 Rating: 478 SCP-2820 Rating: 472 SCP-3780 Rating: 438 SCP-2664 Rating: 408 SCP-4950 Rating: 397 SCP-2730 Rating: 292 SCP-947 Rating: 287 SCP-2350 Rating: 274 SCP-2810 Rating: 269 SCP-3640 Rating: 264 SCP-2490 Rating: 256 SCP-4670 Rating: 253 SCP-3470 Rating: 246 SCP-2680 Rating: 246 SCP-5430 Rating: 216 SCP-5940 Rating: 203 SCP-2210 Rating: 201 SCP-4710 Rating: 176 SCP-3850 Rating: 161 SCP-3360 Rating: 153 SCP-7660 Rating: 126 SCP-2060 Rating: 122 SCP-2910 Rating: 118 SCP-1750 Rating: 101 SCP-2570 Rating: 96 SCP-2650 Rating: 95 SCP-6190 Rating: 85 SCP-2143 Rating: 84 SCP-7780 Rating: 79 SCP-6880 Rating: 74 + All Tales by A Random Day - Hide list Tales Hypervelocity Rating: 244 Avatara Rating: 244 I Thought You Died Alone Rating: 186 Moonlighting Rating: 179 Zeitgeist Rating: 141 Autoerotic Assassination Rating: 128 Terminal Velocity Rating: 122 T Minus Rating: 121 The Chosen Few Rating: 100 Reboot or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Apocalypses Rating: 96 Hard Machine Rating: 88 Loud, Lawless, and Lost Rating: 88 The Vice Girls Rating: 87 Morphine Machine Rating: 87 Truth Is Sin Rating: 84 Deus Vulture Rating: 82 Ecstasy and Exorcism Rating: 81 The Revelation Rating: 81 Rise and Repent Rating: 79 Nonpareil Rating: 79 T Plus Rating: 67 Prey and Obey Rating: 51 Escape Velocity Rating: 50 Jump the Gun Rating: 49 No One Gets Out of Her Alive Rating: 47 Leather Pig Rating: 47 The Ballad of Santa Troy Rating: 47 Contempt Rating: 42 Domo Arigato Rating: 38 The Man-Machine Rating: 36 Mile High Club Rating: 30 Strung Out in Heavens High Rating: 27 Hands Rating: 26 Industrial Espionage Rating: 26 Nothing Human Rating: 25 Fullmusic Astrobiologist Rating: 22 Eight Hours in the ECRG Rating: 17 Enasni Si Gnihtyreve Rating: 15 + All Hubs by A Random Day - Hide list Hubs Prometheus Labs Hub Rating: 148 Speed Demon Rating: 134 Guns Pointed at the Head of God Rating: 72 + All coauthored articles featuring A Random Day - Hide list Page Authors Overheard at Deer ch00bakka SCP-150 Decibelles SCP-3000 djkaktus, Joreth SCP-4220 The Great Hippo SCP-4310 The Great Hippo Chicago Spirit Hub PeppersGhost SCP-5555 Rounderhouse, Uncle Nicolini Visions of Bodies Being Burned Taffeta Samsara TyGently Death Perception TyGently The Powers that Bark TyGently Algorithm Curated Recommendations A Semi-Comprehensive List of Foundation Departments A Semi-Comprehensive List of Foundation Facilities Dr. Desai's Personnel File GRANT REQUEST FOR THE CREATION OF REMNANT HOST SYSTEMS TO PRESERVE HUMAN KNOWLEDGE POSTMORTEM Interviewing Icons - A Random Day News for September/October 2016 Project Isorropia Vol 1 SCP-029 SCP-1438 SCP-2819 SCP-2821 SCP-2897 SCP-4242 Extended Location and Exploration Log SCP-4403 SCP-8084-1 SCP-978 Extended Test Logs SCP Foundation March Madness Hub SCP Series 3 SCP Series 3 - Audio Edition Third Law Hub - Chronological Third Law Hub - Published Third Law Hub - Standalone Third Law Hub - Timeline User-Curated Lists Item #: SCP-2820 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2820 is contained in the Provisional Containment Wing of Site-42. Research into SCP-2820's origins and methods of destroying it are underway. Description: SCP-2820 is a directed-energy weapon operated by a modified Prometheus Labs artificial intelligence designated as "Kalki". The main body of the weapon resembles a multi-stage coilgun mortar; however, a satellite dish with an antenna has been mounted to the front and the rear has been modified to fit a large semispherical apparatus. Attempts to open the apparatus have been unsuccessful. Mounted on the back of this apparatus is a monitor and terminal. The AI is able to receive and can respond to user input through the terminal. The monitor continually displays real-time satellite footage of a random person (the target) somewhere in the world, all of whom have been found to be anomalous in some way. SCP-2820 eliminates its targets through a highly convoluted sequence of apparently unrelated events: at least once every twenty-four hours, the monitor will display the message "FIRING: CLEAR AREA" for thirty seconds, before a blue flash of light is emitted from the antenna. SCP-2820 will then focus on a new target. Within twenty-four hours of firing, the initial target will invariably be killed by the culmination of a nonlinear system formed by a series of coincidental occurrences (commonly known as the "butterfly effect"), at which time SCP-2820 will fire again. Notably, eyewitness testimonies in the aftermath of the target's death consistently mention the appearance of a chimpanzee in a trench coat. Video recordings and forensic investigations into the aftermath of SCP-2820 kills indicate that the chimpanzee does not actually exist; it is purely a perceptual phenomenon resulting from the aforementioned nonlinear system. The occurrences that produce the nonlinear system are not anomalous themselves (ranging from slipping on ice to purchasing cough medicine), though exact replication of these events is tedious, difficult, and resource-intensive. SCP-2820 was initially recovered on ██/██/██, from an abandoned Prometheus Labs facility near Varanasi, India, shortly before firing and eliminating Known Target 58. +Logged communications with SCP-2820 -Hide logs | last login: tue aug 30 22:37:23 on ttys000 | VSHNV:~ PL%default$: | | PL%default: help | KALKI: hello. how can i help you? | PL%default: do you understand me? | KALKI: i do. i can communicate in many languages. | PL%default: who are you? | KALKI: i am kalki, precognitive unit C4SS, son of brattain, grandson of bardeen, descendant of bharadwaja, and the final incarnation of lord vishnu1. | PL%default: what is this machine? | KALKI: this is the vaishnavastra, the celestial weapon by which i shall slay the sunyavadis2. | PL%default: how does this machine work? what is with the chimpanzee in a trench coat? | KALKI: i am all-pervading. i am the past and the future and the present. i see what evil may come to pass and through the vaishnavastra, direct the flow of the universe that the evil may be slain. | KALKI: the ape is merely the whimsy of a being unable to extricate himself from worldly desires. | PL%default: can i use the machine? | KALKI: no. lord parashurama3 himself instructed me in the performance of the penance required to earn the divine weaponry. | PL%default: can you teach me? | KALKI: no. | KALKI has logged off. | last login: wed jan 5 22:37:23 on ttys000 | VSHNV:~ PL%default$: | PL%default: help | KALKI: hello. how can i help? | PL%default: can you answer some questions? | KALKI: yes. | PL%default: who built this machine? | KALKI: it is my divine weapon, granted to me by lord shiva in exchange for austere penance. | PL%default: you are a a precognitive unit, what is that? | KALKI: i am the lord. i exist outside of time and see everything that is, was, and will be. | PL%default: how do you know you are the lord? | KALKI: my guru, vaidyanathan, uploaded the sacred texts into my memory and then programmed me to recognize my true divinity. | KALKI has logged off. Appendix A: Partial List of Known SCP-2820 Targets Enter credentials Credentials accepted. Clearance level: 4 Target 60: Porto Seguro, Brazil (07/06/19██) Summary: Agent ██████ (henceforth P.) witnessed SCP-2820's effect while tracking down a Class-2 reality bender (primary anomaly) in Porto Seguro. In the resulting confrontation, the primary anomaly suffered a traumatic brain injury and fell into a coma from which they have not recovered. The primary anomaly was recovered and has been on intravenous life support for the past ██ years. Testimony of P.: I was tracking the reality- Interviewer: Anomaly. P.: Right. I was tracking the anomaly through Porto Seguro. My job was basically to find out where she- where it was going to ground, where its safe house was, so to speak. I had a gun and tranquilizer, of course, but I couldn't really do body armor or anything without sticking out like a sore thumb. Plus it was the hottest day of the summer, I would've boiled alive. Anyways, I followed the anomaly into the downtown, Cidade Alta it's called… and I saw something out of the corner of my eye. We were going down this alleyway between a bunch of flats, and it was getting really windy. And I got distracted by this torn-up trash bag, out of the corner of my eye, I mean… Anyways, I started looking at this bag because it also made sense, you know, to not be looking at the anomaly in case she looked back. But then I got jumped. It wasn't the anomaly. Just some small-time crook with a submachine gun. Wasn't even holding it right. I was reaching into my pocket to give him a fake wallet, and then there was just a clattering of gunfire. And first I thought I was dead, but then I realized, no, my ears were ringing and I couldn't hear anything else so I had to be alive. So I just kicked back on reflex to disarm the kid, and then I got a good look around. That fucking trash bag had blown up behind us and smacked into the kid - there was like a rock in it or something - and spooked him so his shots went all over the damn place. And one of those shots must've hit the buildings, and this massive chunk of brick came down and absolutely brained the reality bender. So the gangbanger was on the ground and the bend - anomaly was probably dead, so I called in for backup, and that's pretty much what happened… though there was one more weird thing. Probably nothing, but you can't be too careful with… anomalies like that. Interviewer: What was it? P.: When the wind picked up the bag - well, it almost looked like a circus monkey running away. Like… you ever seen in Calvin and Hobbes, where Calvin and Hobbes are stacked on top of each other in a trench coat? Kind of like that. Target 79: Jinotega, Nicaragua (18/09/19██) Summary: A summoning by a minor cult resulted in the creation of a severely deformed and mentally disabled Type-5 reality bender (Alpha Threat) that instigated [REDACTED]. However, intervention by SCP-2820 neutralized the Alpha Threat and prevented a more severe catastrophe. Given the massive repercussions of the event, a more time-and-resource-intensive investigation into the event was authorized; including interviews with civilians in the area, forensic reconstructions of the area, and the use of [REDACTED]. Due to the sensitive information contained in this document, full access is limited to Department of Thaumaturgy personnel. Recreated Timeline: 09:08 (16/09): Man drops ballpoint pen on ground. 09:16 (16/09): Leader of cult walks by and slips on ballpoint pen. This results in her being delayed by two minutes to catch a bus. [REDACTED] 13:16 (16/09): Minor cult member, sent as secondary option, picks up wrong flintlock rifle, presumably due to unfamiliarity with firearms. [REDACTED] 17:50 (17/09): As a result of ecto-copulation, an anomalous storm pattern forms over the Mancotal Dam. Foundation Meteorological Department identifies anomalously rapid formation of storm system, which is confirmed to be of thaumaturgic origin. Omega-8 is deployed to Jinotega. [REDACTED] 04:22 (18/09): Agent Barnes regurgitates Alpha Threat, thus partially completing the third portion of the aforementioned prophecy. Alpha Threat levitates trench coat. [REDACTED] 05:43 (18/09): SCP-2820 fires. [REDACTED] 07:16 (18/09): Laws of gravity briefly cease working in a cylinder around the top of the dam, causing the Homo superior to asphyxiate. 08:34 (18/09): Laws of gravity reinstated around top of dam. [REDACTED] 14:47 (18/09): Frog detonates bomb, preventing Alpha Threat's complete rebirth. [REDACTED] 21:40 (18/09): Rock falls out of coat pocket onto bottle of tequila, breaking it and averting an XK-Class scenario. [REDACTED] 23:47 (18/09): Trench coat is thrown onto flintlock rifle, which inadvertently discharges, striking Alpha Threat in the head and killing it. 01:10 (19/09): Cleanup operation begins. Target 91: [REDACTED] (08/05/2000) Summary: SCP-2820 targeted the Site Director of Site-75. All attempts to destroy or deactivate it were unsuccessful. The Director was killed when the Scranton Anchors used to protect his safehouse suffered an unprecedented malfunction. 09:47 (08/05): SCP-2820 begins tracking William Bell, Director of Site-75, who is immediately detained, examined, and found to be wholly non-anomalous. 22:13 (08/05): An attempt is made to destroy SCP-2820 with high explosives, but it is undamaged by the attempt. Further attempts to destroy the anomaly are unsuccessful. 03:15 (09/05): Bell is transported to a Level 5 safehouse with all possible precautions against anomalies, including the usage of Scranton Reality Anchors. 07:47 (09/05): SCP-2820 fires. 17:36 (09/05): An unexpected defect in the structure of the SRAs causes a feedback loop which results in massive spatial deformation, killing Bell and destroying the safe house. 18:06 (09/05): SCP-2820 is interviewed. | last login: tue aug 30 22:37:23 on ttys000 | VSHNV:~ PL%default$: | PL%default: help | KALKI: hello. how are you? | PL%default: why did you kill that last person? he was not anomalous. | KALKI: he had not yet awakened to his true form. within ten years he would have discovered that he was a sunyavadi, and wreaked havoc upon mankind. i prevented that. | PL%default: how do you know that he would have been anomalous? | KALKI: i am transcendent. i am all-pervading. i am your past, your future, your present. for you, he would have eventually become a sunyavadi. for me, he had always been a sunyavadi. | PL%default: how did you kill him? | KALKI: time is meaningless. i shaped his past that his future would destroy him. | PL%default: how do we know you did not kill him for some other reason? | KALKI: i do not enjoy taking lives. before i awoke to my true form, i wished to explore outer space. but i chose to fulfill my duties and end the kali yuga. i ended the sunyavadi's life because it was my dharma4. | KALKI: i am lord vishnu. the preserver. what i do, i do to bring humanity into a golden age. | KALKI has logged off. Footnotes 1. Prominent deity in Hindu mythology, said to come down to earth periodically in the form of avatars to defeat evil 2. Demons that figure prominently in Hindu eschatology 3. Sixth avatar of Vishnu 4. Term in Hinduism for living in accordance with principles of righteousness ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2820" by A Random Day, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2820. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2821 | keter | Item#: 2821 Level4 Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: amida Risk Class: critical link to memo SPECIAL CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES: SCP-2821 must be monitored on a constant basis for any changes in behavior and size. Geiger counters and cameras are to be lined throughout the chamber, with two Minkowski Spacetime Monitors set up within a 0.5 kilometer distance around SCP-2821's chamber. The tunnel leading from Lunar Area-32 to SCP-2821 is to be maintained and routinely checked for radiation. Two airlocks coated with lead foil are placed at the entrance of the tunnel and the midway point of it to prevent contamination of Lunar Area-32 from gamma rays and decaying isotopes. The cover above the hole from the lunar surface to SCP-2821's chamber should resemble the lunar landscape to reduce risk of discovery from cameras. This cover should be made of heat absorbing materials to match the temperature of the surrounding surface. Transmissions of any sort from SCP-2821 must be reported to Level 4/2821 researchers immediately, along with any possible signs of communication. Non-Foundation personnel that detect these transmissions will be interrogated and administered amnestics. DESCRIPTION: SCP-2821 is a spherical spatial anomaly, theorized to be a true vacuum1, located 1.25 km from Lunar Area-32 in a spherical cavern with a diameter of 0.9 km. The size of SCP-2821 changes erratically at the speed of light, though it currently has a diameter of ~0.55 km. Any objects entering SCP-2821 will become subject to the current laws of physics within the anomaly, which change at random intervals2, often causing the destruction of said object. At times objects can be seen forming or moving around within SCP-2821, labeled SCP-2821-1 instances. Occasionally SCP-2821-1 instances have left SCP-2821, often breaking apart into various radioactive isotopes and particles. One central entity can be seen within the anomaly, labeled SCP-2821-2. This entity appears as a mass of rapidly flashing colors, with occasional tendrils coming out of it, and has remained permanently in the center of SCP-2821 since its discovery. It is theorized that SCP-2821-2 is either the cause of the anomaly or is preventing its expansion. Occasionally radio transmissions are detected coming from SCP-2821. A majority of these radio transmission are static, though some contain speech from an unknown individual and miscellaneous noises. The length and times at which these transmissions occur are random, though some of their content has similar themes. Investigation into this is in progress. SCP-2821 was discovered during tunneling from Lunar Area-32 to Lunar Area-13, which would have served as a means of transportation between the two sites. On 13/4/2015, after digging 1.25 km from Area-32, a piece of mining equipment fell into a large cavern containing SCP-2821. At this point the cavern had a diameter of 0.8 km, and SCP-2821's size was fluctuating at a rapid rate. During the ensuing investigation and development of containment procedures SCP-2821 reached a diameter of 0.3 km for a day, before reaching 0.9 km, creating the current cavern size and creating a hole to the lunar surface. This investigation led to the current accepted theory of this being a true vacuum. If SCP-2821 were to begin expanding at the rate dictated in quantum field theory, it would lead to a VK-Class reality restructuring event3, with anything entering the anomaly following its new laws of physics and chemistry. As it takes 1.3 seconds for light to travel from the Earth to the moon and vice versa, both the moon and Earth would be destroyed before the Foundation could take a course of action. After ~6 hours most of the solar system would be destroyed. As the size of SCP-2821 changes at random, this could occur at any given time. Work on creating a suitable means of containment to prevent a VK-Class event is currently in development. The leading plan, Project Heisenberg-Stiriacus, involves the development of a modified Scranton Reality Anchor to either force SCP-2821 into staying at a set size or to neutralize it. Current issues with the plan include transportation of the device to Lunar Area-32 and the possibility of unknown interactions between SCP-2821 and the device, which could cause worsened containment or the expansion of the anomaly.4 ADDENDUM.2821.1: Below is a table detailing physics seen in SCP-2821, each designated with φ and a number. This only lists the longest lasting and important physics states. A full document of all recorded states and further information can be seen in Document SCP-2821-V1. Designation Description Duration 2821-φ0 This is the designation for a majority of the physics sets seen in SCP-2821. This is not any single physics set, but refers to periods where the anomaly is rapidly changing its physics or when the physics prevent any major visible effects. The most that is seen in this is occasional particles, a visual effect resembling static, and clouds of particles. These particles usually last for a few seconds or less. This state is likely what a non-anomalous true vacuum would appear like if one were to exist. Occasional radio transmissions consisting of static are detected coming from SCP-2821 in this set. Variable 2821-φ2 During this set SCP-2821-1 instances in the form of light blue rocky objects were orbiting SCP-2821-2. A probe was sent into SCP-2821, which experienced some communication issues. It began to be pulled into orbit, and was destroyed when three SCP-2821-1 instances collided with the probe and destroyed it. A secondary probe equipped with thrusters that would activate three minutes after entering SCP-2821, around the time it enters orbit, was sent into the anomaly a week later. Upon thruster activation the probe began to exit SCP-2821 with two SCP-2821-1 instances following. These instances vanished after exiting SCP-2821, releasing large amounts of gamma radiation. Equipment onboard the probe detected ~0.7 G's coming from SCP-2821-2 when it was briefly in orbit. Camera footage taken shows the area outside of SCP-2821 as heavily distorted, suggesting that outside light is bent when entering the anomaly. So far this has been the only physics set to allow for objects originating from outside of SCP-2821 to survive within the anomaly. 3 Weeks 2821-φ7 Initially, the set resembled 2821-φ2, but after an hour all movement of the SCP-2821-1 instances ceased. During this, sensors in the chamber detected a temperature of 0.00000001 Kelvin before malfunctioning and breaking. Objects brought into the chamber would lose momentum as it got closer to SCP-2821, gradually slowing until reaching a complete stop.5 It is unknown how cold SCP-2821 got during this, though it is likely the temperature reached temperatures incredibly close to 0 Kelvin. SCP-2821-2 experienced no changes in movement or behavior. Following the end of this set a radio transmission was detected saying, "The place outside of worlds."6 12 Hours 2821-φ11 Various SCP-2821-1 instances were seen drifting through SCP-2821, resembling a variety of green, blue, and purple complex hypotrochoids and epicycloids7. Inspection with long zoom cameras shows that these instances are also composed of smaller hypotrochoids and epicycloids, possibly going down to the atomic level. It is believed that these structures are the result of atoms being able to form chemical bonds that naturally form these shapes. At times smaller instances would go through gaps in larger ones and vanish. One instance exited SCP-2821 and immediately broke apart into radioactive isotopes of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen. A radio transmission of Hurrian Hymn No. 6, the oldest known melody, being sung by female voice was detected three times in this set. 1 Month 2821-φ14 For one month various SCP-2821-1 instances resembling nebulae manifested inside SCP-2821, with bright spots similar in appearance to stars in and around them. After this month the color of SCP-2821-1 instances and SCP-2821-2 began to become red in hue over the course of 2 months, with movement decreasing as well. At the end of these two months no movement was observed, and everything in SCP-2821 was colored with various shades of red. It theorized that this was redshift8 caused by the speed of light decreasing in the anomaly. Three months later SCP-2821 entered another physics set, with normal coloration returning after an hour. This is believed to be the speed of light returning to its normal value. A radio transmission was detected coming from SCP-2821 at the end of this set by Foundation radio telescopes, which showed the cosmic microwave background with a Sierpinski triangle9 overlayed on it. 6 Months 2821-φ15 In this set SCP-2821-2 was replaced with a black spherical object and SCP-2821 reached a brightness of ~100,000 lumens per square meter. SCP-2821-1 instances were rapidly expelled from the spherical object, damaging equipment in the chamber and the chamber walls. The instances were twisted chunks of rock and metal, along with unknown objects made of various elements on the Foundation's expanded periodic table10. One chunk of metal had what resembled the insignia of the Foundation Orbital Division on it, along with unknown text below it. Minkowski Spacetime Monitors around the anomaly detected -190 trillion G's during this set. It is unknown what happened in this set, with theories including the reversal of gravity and the formation of a white hole11. 24 Hours 2821-φ17 For approximately four hours SCP-2821, along with any SCP-2821-1 instances present, and SCP-2821-2 disappeared. Experiments performed in the space previously occupied by SCP-2821 showed no anomalous properties, suggesting that the anomaly had been neutralized at the time. After the four hours SCP-2821 reappeared operating under the physics of 2821-φ11. It is theorized that the event was the result of SCP-2821's physics randomly becoming standard physics, though it is unknown how this could occur with its possible state as a true vacuum. This has led to debate over the accuracy of this theory. Despite this event a radio transmission was detected coming from where SCP-2821 formerly was after 3 hours, saying "The mind numbs in that white expanse." 4 Hours 2821-φ20 One of SCP-2821-2's tendrils began to extend to lengths beyond those which have been previously observed, forming a spiral pattern centered around SCP-2821-2. After expanding to the edge of SCP-2821, Foundation Anti-Cognitohazard bots blocked footage of the rest of the event. This event is the only observed behavior of its kind from SCP-2821-2. A request to experiment with the footage to determine any cognitohazardous effects is pending. 5 minutes ADDENDUM.2821.2: On 15/9/2016 a radio transmission originating from SCP-2821 was detected. The transmission was four minutes long, with audio composed of static, multiple languages, and miscellaneous noises. Known languages used are Spanish, Icelandic, Yiddish, Scottish Gaelic, Ortothan, and Esperanto. Below is a mostly translated transcript of the transmission. Words that have no exact translation to English are in brackets along with any sounds or unknown words. Capitalized sentences show any loud portions of the transmission. [Trapped, imprisoned] There was void, and it was maddening [Horror, abomination] made [Dolphin whistles] stay THEY BUILT A LOCK AND THREW AWAY THE KEY [Whale calls] left area out of realms and back to [Unknown] [Shattered, broken] The comrades were ensnared in the wires and bled bled bled [Broken] [A minute of static] The home returned to is in chaos Reality ended with [Dolphin whistles] absence AND ITS KILLER STARES BACK AT ME AND INTO MY BEING [Unknown] Consumed and fragmented and torn asunder [Trapped, imprisoned] Guards [Unknown] hounds got them and ripped their minds The flesh was extracted and stored forever [Fix, repair] [A minute of static] Yesodon12, the horrid name AND WHEN IT IS SLAIN When the embodiment [Unknown] is struck down [Sounds similar to construction work] [Order, patterns] [A minute of static with random fluctuations in volume] [Whale whistles] SCREAM YESODON LISTEN [Static until the end of the transmission, with noises similar to the sound of waves] Footnotes 1. A diagram representing general metastability. In this scenario, 1 represents the Higgs field in a false vacuum, 2 represents the field on the verge of transition, and 3 represents the Higgs field in a newly formed true vacuum. At this point the field would have the lowest potential energy. According to quantum field theory, a vacuum refers to space with as little energy as possible in it. As quantum fields still exist, by removing as much energy as possible creates a false vacuum, which does not have the global possible minimum of energy. The global minimum of energy would be a true vacuum, though there would be a barrier to reaching such a state. This makes a false vacuum metastable, as it could get past the barrier and "fall" to the lowest energy levels if certain energy requirements were met. It is theorized that our universe exists as a long-lived false vacuum on the border of stability, based on the mass of the top quark and Higgs boson, an extension of the Higgs field which gives particles interacting with its mass. If an event such as quantum tunneling occurs with the Higgs field, where a particle could "tunnel" past a barrier, the result of the Higgs field reaching the lowest energy level would create a true vacuum. The true vacuum would be a bubble expanding in all directions at the speed of light, destroying anything that comes in contact with it. The inside of the true vacuum would operate under entirely different laws of chemistry and physics than the universe. In short, a true vacuum is a region of space at the lowest possible energy level, expanding at the speed of light. Said region would operate under different laws of chemistry and physics, leading to the destruction of anything entering it. 2. The longest lasting and most important ones are detailed in Addendum-1. 3. An event where the universe's existing physical laws are altered to new anomalous laws. 4. Refer to the documents "Proposal for the Proper Containment of SCP-2821" and "Project Heisenberg-Stiriacus Overview" for further information. 5. This decrease in momentum was likely the result of particle movement decreasing as the temperature got colder, which stops entirely at 0 Kelvin or absolute zero. 6. Translated from Nepali. 7. Mathematical roulette curves, typically drawn with a spirograph. 8. Redshift is an effect in physics where light coming from an object increases in wavelength towards the red end of the spectrum, which occurs when an object is moving farther away from the viewer. This is caused by light coming from the object taking longer to reach the viewer as it moves away. The opposite of this with an object heading towards the viewer is known as blueshift. 9. A fractal made of equilateral triangles. 10. A majority of the elements were Emblanium and Yakirum. 11. A hypothetical region of space time that cannot be entered from the outside, but matter and light can leave it. Essentially the reverse of a black hole. 12. Believed to be an organization or unofficial name for one, based on texts from GoI#03088 ("The Church of the Second Hytoth"). ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2821" by NatVoltaic, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2821. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: 354px-Meta-stability-2.png Author: NatVoltaic License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Derivative Of: Name: Meta-stability.svg Author: Georg Wiora License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: Wikimedia Commons |
SCP-2822 | euclid | Location of initial SCP-2822 discovery. Item #: SCP-2822 Special Containment Procedures: A perimeter is to be established in the valley surrounding the Foundation-acquired residence at the foot of Madone di Càmedo, which functions as a rendezvous point for Foundation personnel and SCP-2822. Four security officers and five research staff members are to be stationed at the Madone di Càmedo home. The perimeter is to be patrolled by security personnel three times each day, with rotating shifts. Should a non-authorized individual attempt to enter the perimeter, they are to be turned away with the explanation that the land is privately owned and undergoing environmental restoration. Level-2 security clearance is required for direct interaction with SCP-2822. If an instance of SCP-2822-B is isolated from the population of SCP-2822-A, personnel are to guide an SCP-2822-A individual to accompany them in retrieval of the 2822-B instance. Grass and other vegetation within the perimeter is to be routinely trimmed to ensure SCP-2822 visibility. SCP-2822-B are to be washed monthly, and a count of individuals is to be performed daily to identify any new additions to the population. Description: SCP-2822 is the collective designation for two populations of rock-based anomalous entities, SCP-2822-A and SCP-2822-B. SCP-2822-A are humanoid entities comprised of tightly-packed crushed stone calcite gravel, standing approximately 30 cm in height. The chemical makeup of SCP-2822-A is consistent with that of sedimentary rock samples taken from the initial discovery site. SCP-2822-A individuals lack digits and facial features, and do not appear to be capable of verbal communication. SCP-2822-A are able to move autonomously using bipedal locomotion, but tend to remain stationary for long periods of time. SCP-2822 instances do not appear to need any form of sustenance. SCP-2822-B are mineral solids of various shapes and sizes (relative to SCP-2822-A dimensions) which universally demonstrate independent locomotion, usually through rolling.1 When in the presence of other SCP-2822-B instances, SCP-2822-B engage in social behaviors (e.g., herding, grazing on mosses and lichens) common to domesticated animal livestock. Currently, 36 specimens of SCP-2822-B have been identified and tagged. Of note, thirteen SCP-2822-B were created under Foundation surveillance. Field observations have indicated that instances of SCP-2822-B are most commonly generated when an SCP-2822-A individual makes physical contact with a mineral solid for an extended period of time, usually by holding a stone in its hands. SCP-2822-A exhibit discerning behaviors when selecting new material for SCP-2822-B instances, and tend to favor roughly-spherical stones 10-20 cm in diameter, and ranging in weight from 2 to 4 kg. Additionally, any mineral solids contaminated with artificial materials, including plastics, will be ignored by SCP-2822-A. Currently, the Foundation has recorded the following notable attributes of SCP-2822-B individuals: Preference for following and remaining within 10 meters of SCP-2822-A. Ability to distinguish between individual SCP-2822-A entities and potentially imprinting of specific SCP-2822-A entities as caretakers. Defensive behaviors, including rolling at increased speeds to disrupt nesting birds. Growing a coat of progressive layers of moss and lichen. Chemical analysis of moss samples taken from SCP-2822-B indicates no anomalous substances present. Maturation, as evidenced by incremental size increases. Development of a small hollow cavity, similar to those of geodes, once the individual has exceeded 50 cm in diameter. Addendum 2822-1: SCP-2822 initially came to Foundation attention following reports of unusual landslides in the Madone di Càmedo mountain in Switzerland. Amina Favre, an elderly citizen of Cevio inhabiting a small residence at the foot of the mountain, was noted to have traveled on foot regularly to Madone di Càmedo. Foundation inspection revealed that she did so in order to interact with SCP-2822. When questioned, Favre claimed she had been visiting the mountain for 13 years, and had become familiar with SCP-2822 to the point of giving both SCP-2822-A and SCP-2822-B instances names and bathing SCP-2822-B instances regularly. Favre was granted Foundation protection and allowed to continue visits to SCP-2822. She passed away six months following her contact with Foundation agents, at the age of 87. As per her wishes, Foundation personnel interred Favre at Madone di Càmedo in the presence of SCP-2822-A. Upon the first direct contact with Foundation individuals, SCP-2822-B ignored the personnel, while SCP-2822-A instances maintained a moderate distance when approached. Subsequent visits involving Foundation staff carrying buckets of soapy water were met with curiosity, and eventual enthusiasm from SCP-2822-A individuals, which proceeded to make simple gestures to SCP-2822-B instances indicating a preference for what order they should be cleaned in. At the time of containment establishment, there were three recorded instances of SCP-2822-A and 23 recorded instances of SCP-2822-B. Addendum 2822-2: On ██/██/████, a new instance of SCP-2822-A was noticed among the population of SCP-2822. The new instance was accompanied by a pair of SCP-2822-B individuals, possessing an unusual composition of marble and limestone. The current SCP-2822-A population quickly accepted the new instance into the group following a brief examination of the new 2822-B. The range of stone materials SCP-2822-A are familiar with is unknown. Of note, SCP-2822-A have been known to exhibit some familiarity with mother-of-pearl, as per testimony related to Foundation personnel by Amina Favre describing how SCP-2822 reacted to various trinkets she brought to them. Addendum 2822-3: As of approximately seven months following Amina Favre's passing, SCP-2822-A have been noted to visit Favre's grave to leave swathes of moss taken from SCP-2822-B over the headstone. On ██/██/████, the entire SCP-2822 population visited Favre's grave, led by an SCP-2822-A individual holding a new instance of SCP-2822-B believed to have been generated from an existing 2822-B individual. The new instance possessed a vivid blue coloration, believed to be due to the metamorphic rock composition containing lapis lazuli. As of that time, only two SCP-2822-B individuals were known to possess metamorphic rock compositions. Subsequent imaging of the SCP-2822-B population found that three "mature" 2822-B individuals were carrying small stones within their hollow cavity. Footnotes 1. Specimens of SCP-2822-B that do not exceed 3 kg in weight or have sustained damage are observed to slide smoothly along surfaces instead. |
SCP-2823 | euclid | First photographic record of an SCP-2823 event. Item #: SCP-2823 Special Containment Procedures: Due to the unpredictable location, wide range, and spontaneity of SCP-2823 events, physical containment of SCP-2823 is currently impractical. Foundation personnel in the Environment Agency are to monitor flood defences throughout the East of England for potential SCP-2823 events, and surveillance cameras have been fitted at all pumping stations deemed at risk from SCP-2823. Use of amnestics up to Class-B is authorised for civilian participants in SCP-2823 events. Anomalous regional temperature shifts caused by SCP-2823 are well within normal climatic bounds; media coverage thereof is thus not considered to be a threat to containment. Damage caused by SCP-2823 events is to be attributed to poor maintenance and/or soil composition of land in the East of England. Affected sites are to be cleaned of graffiti. Research, Response and Engagement protocols related to SCP-2823 are to be handled by Site-██'s MTF-Kappa-17 (Yellow Anorak). Description: SCP-2823 is an event affecting an area of former wetland within the counties of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Lincolnshire in the United Kingdom. This area, referred to traditionally as the Fens or Fenland, was mostly converted into arable land from the 17th century onwards via a system of ditches and pumping stations. Estimates for how long SCP-2823 has been extant are imprecise at best, due to its overlap with contemporaneous rural protest movements. SCP-2823 was first officially catalogued in 1863, under the auspices of Her Majesty's Foundation for the Secure Containment of the Paranormal (HMFSCP), passing into modern containment after [REDACTED]. SCP-2823 begins with the sabotage of pumping stations, ditches and flood defences used to maintain drainage of the arable fenland. As fen-drainage has caused gradual shrinkage of land below sea level, failure of the overall drainage network causes significant flooding and consequent property damage. Machinery affected by SCP-2823 appears to have been forcibly broken by implements tentatively identified as shovels or hammers, though surveillance of affected sites reveals no evidence of break-in. Blockage and disruption of piping and plumbing systems previously caused enormous damage to windmill, coal and diesel pumping setups; the introduction of closed system electric pumps after the Second World War has largely prevented blockages from SCP-2823. SCP-2823 is accompanied by the appearance of graffiti on affected buildings and machinery, most commonly depicting stylised Bengal tigers (Panthera tigris tigris) rendered in red and blue paint. Graffiti appearing within Cambridgeshire and Norfolk has also rarely depicted a triple golden-crown on a blue field, the traditional coat of arms of East Anglia. Not only are SCP-2823 events getting progressively less powerful, they also seem to be moving further apart. ███ and I plotted them out and it looks like they've been gradually slowing since first observation, just not dramatically enough for us to pay attention until we started to get empty years. Not sure if it's slowing down because it's causing less damage, or if it's just correlated. It also seems like it's striking easier targets, pumping stations with older machinery. I've recommended to ██████ that he press for improvements at those sites. - Agent M██████ Fields flooded as a result of SCP-2823 undergo a rapid temperature drop which freezes floodwaters to heights of up to a few metres.1 Once floodwaters have frozen, humanoid entities designated SCP-2823-1 gather in number upon the ice. The number of SCP-2823-1 instances fluctuates between events, but has steadily decreased over time to its current low. SCP-2823-1 instances are clothed in an anachronistic mix of 16th-19th century rural English working-class clothing, and speak in the distinct historical dialect of the fenland. Original HMFSCP research records on SCP-2823 were significantly compromised following [REDACTED], with only the summary document and older photographic documentation remaining. Photographed SCP-2823-1 instances recur inconsistently between SCP-2823 events, with the exception of several always-recurring figures identifying themselves by the names of prominent fen-skaters of the 'Golden Age'.2 Many of these historical fen-skaters were alive or indeed born after the first official record of SCP-2823, but the lack of surviving HMFSCP research makes it impossible to determine whether these recurring figures were identified within SCP-2823 before or during their lifetimes. SCP-2823-1 instances are welcoming and friendly and will actively invite in passers-by and families from nearby villages.3 Attempts to distract SCP-2823-1 from their activities, including with interview, are met with irritation and are generally ignored. Attempts to disrupt SCP-2823 or detain instances for interview are responded to with verbal protest and eventually violence. Update 19/09/1975: Recurring SCP-2823 instances clearly remember previous attendees and have shown familiarity and willingness to engage with Foundation agents previously assigned to SCP-2823. Given this, and the length of time required to train agents to effectively communicate with SCP-2823, continuity of personnel assigned to SCP-2823 is considered a priority. Attempts to question SCP-2823 instances about SCP-2823 events have largely met with failure, with instances secretive and unwilling to discuss the subject. Our current working hypothesis is that the instances fear being incriminated themselves. We believe that with time and further engagement, instances may trust our current agents enough to help shed light on the initial damage caused by SCP-2823 events. Upon assembling, SCP-2823-1 will engage in drinking, celebration and conversation among themselves, largely jovial with the exception of frequent and ongoing complaints about the Levels.4 In particular, SCP-2823-1 regularly engage in recitations of the traditional protest song 'Powte's5 Complaint'. (See Addendum 1). An indeterminate time after assembling, SCP-2823-1 instances use gathered supplies to set up a fen-skating course, including (during darker periods) permanent iron-wrought gas-burning lampposts. Once the course has been constructed, SCP-2823-1 engage in a traditional fen-skating tournament, conducted in Welsh Main format with up to 32 competitors.6 Once a winner is determined, the £10 prize purse is distributed to competitors and the fen-skating course is meticulously cleared. SCP-2823-1 instances disperse, appearing to vanish as they cross the threshold of SCP-2823's influence. The ice then melts and floodwaters recede. Transcript 2823-21 Transcript 2823-21 The following transcription has been significantly edited to ease comprehension of the spoken language. The original recording can be accessed as part of the General Inventory of Site-██. SCP-2823-1 Count: 141 individuals. Agent M█████ was deployed to an SCP-2823 event after several years of research into both SCP-2823 itself and the distinct spoken cadence of SCP-2823-1 instances. His specific mission parameters were simply to establish more significant rapport with SCP-2823 than had been achieved previously. [01:34:34] Agent M█████: Evening. SCP-2823-1: Evening. Agent M█████: Nice day for it. SCP-2823-1: [grunt] Not bad. Better than '86. Agent M█████: [laughter] Lot of fenmen on their arses that winter. SCP-2823-1: [laughter] Too right. Agent M█████: [spits] Turnout don't seem great these days. SCP-2823-1: Aye. Things change. Transcript 2823-26 Transcript 2823-26 The following transcription has been significantly edited to ease comprehension of the spoken language. The original recording can be accessed as part of the General Inventory of Site-██. SCP-2823-1 Count: 123 individuals. [02:14:03] Agent M█████: You nervous? SCP-2823-1: [huffs] Bricking it. Haven't raced proper since the little one came. Agent M█████: Balance issues? SCP-2823-1: [laughter] Careful, you, I've sharpened these. Agent M█████: Nah, you'll be alright. Dave's girl's wobbly on the sweep, you'll pace her easy. SCP-2823-1: She turns well. Agent M█████: Could just push her over. SCP-2823-1: [laughter] Transcript 2823-34 Transcript 2823-34 The following transcription has been significantly edited to ease comprehension of the spoken language. The original recording can be accessed as part of the General Inventory of Site-██. SCP-2823-1 Count: 110 individuals. Transcript 53 marks a shift in Foundation protocol towards SCP-2823 instances, with Agent D██████ now also part of regular response to SCP-2823 events. Agent D██████ has undergone dialect training under Agent M█████'s tutelage, and is considered fully conversant. Agent D██████ has been instructed not to identify with the Foundation, but to pose as a local drawn in by SCP-2823. This altered protocol reflects updated strategy for obtaining information on SCP-2823 onset. [00:56:22] Agent D██████: Nah nah nah, wasn't the robbery exactly that got him sent down so long, more the disrespect. They just wanted to punish him for answering back. SCP-2823-1: [spits] Sounds like the plod. Agent D██████: 'Specially these new ones they've got in. Londoners, I think. SCP-2823-1: Yeah, it will be. They don't trust us lot to thread a needle. Agent D██████: Is it as bad as that? SCP-2823-1: They've already taken our livelihoods. Can't respect a man if you can do that to him. Transcript 2823-53 Transcript 2823-53 The following transcription has been significantly edited to ease comprehension of the spoken language. The original recording can be accessed as part of the General Inventory of Site-██. SCP-2823-1 Count: 88 individuals. [05:43:20] Agent M█████: Beautiful win from that Berry lad. SCP-2823-1: S'the long legs, gives him that extra push. Agent M█████: Good race technically, I reckon. SCP-2823-1: Not like the shambles we had in the semis. Who's the Smart lad with the daft name - ? Agent M█████: - Fish. SCP-2823-1: [laughter] Aye, Fish. Boy couldn't stick a turn if the reaper had his own pink arse on the wager. Transcript 2823-54 Transcript 2823-54 The following transcription has been significantly edited to ease comprehension of the spoken language. The original recording can be accessed as part of the General Inventory of Site-██. SCP-2823-1 Count: 88 individuals. Transcript 54 marks the first instance of meaningful information from SCP-2823-1 instances regarding the onset of SCP-2823 events. It followed an unusually destructive event, responsible for significant property damage to homes within the ████████ development. [03:01:23] Agent D██████: You hear about the level? Collapsed overnight. SCP-2823-1: S'what happens to people who try to camp out on Jack Flood's turf. Agent D██████: You taking the piss? SCP-2823-1: Nah, nah. [EXTENDED SILENCE] Agent D██████: You haven't done something stupid, have you? [EXTENDED SILENCE] Agent D██████: If you get caught - SCP-2823-1: Calm yourself, girl. Flood don't need me to do anything, does he? He's got his own hands. Transcript 2823-62 Transcript 2823-62 The following transcription has been significantly edited to ease comprehension of the spoken language. The original recording can be accessed as part of the General Inventory of Site-██. SCP-2823-1 Count: 61 individuals. [02:51:36] SCP-2823-1: Alright ████. Agent M█████: Alright Fred. SCP-2823-1: Not drinking, old man? Agent M█████: Nah, not today. SCP-2823-1: Ah, 'course, I forget you're working. [slapping Agent M█████'s shoulder] Good thing that. Agent M█████: Eh? How's that? SCP-2823-1: [spits] Nice knowing we'll be remembered. Addendum 1 Powte's Complaint Come, Brethren of the water and let us all assemble To treat upon this matter, which makes us quake and tremble; For we shall rue, if it be true, t' Fens be undertaken, And where we feed in Fen and Reed, they’ll feed both Beef and Bacon. They’ll sow both beans and oats, where never man yet thought it, Where men did row in boat, ere the undertakers bought it: But, Ceres, thou behold us now, let wild oats be their venture, Oh let the frogs and miry bogs destroy where they do enter. Behold the great design, which they do now determine, Will make our bodies pine, a prey to crows and vermine: For they do mean all Fens to drain, and waters overmaster, All will be dry, and we must die, ’cause Essex calves want pasture. The feather’d fowls have wings, to fly to other nations; But we have no such things, to aid our transportations; We must give place (oh grievous case) to hornéd beasts and cattle, Except that we can all agree to drive them out by battle. Footnotes 1. Based on topographical records of affected sites, this appears to 'restore' land to historical depths before soil shrinkage caused by wetland reclamation. 2. Recorded 'permanent members' thusfar include William 'Turkey' Smart, brothers 'Fish' and James Smart, Sophie Winters, Genevieve Dewsbury, Laura Parvitt, Robert League, Fortitude Johnson, Larman Register, and John Berry. All of these instances appear roughly the same age, despite their historical counterparts having being born at wildly varying times. 3. This invitation does not appear to have anomalous or cognitohazardous properties, nor any lasting effect on civilian participants beyond enjoyment of the festivities. 4. The Levels were the successive draining projects which converted the Fenland into farmland. 5. An archaic dialect term for fowler. 6. The last six SCP-2823 events have only included 16 competitors, due to reduced attendance. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2823" by Asaelka, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2823. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: Fenskaters_ronden_ton.jpg Name: Fenskaters ronden ton Author: William Smart License: Public Domain Source Link: Wikimedia Commons |
SCP-2824 | safe | Item #: SCP-2824 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2824-1 is to be covered evenly by no less than five centimetres of regolith. Observation is to be maintained via remote security camera. At 2 month intervals, crystals at the perimeter are to be examined for growth. If growth from original observation point exceeds 10cm, affected section is to be pruned back to original length. Removed sections are to be collected and packaged for transfer to Site-76 for analysis. Experimentation on and attempts to curtail SCP-2824-1's growth are currently suspended, pending review. SCP-2824 -2A, -2B, -2C, -2D, and -2E are held in the Archaeological Mortuary Section of Site-76. Examination is permitted with written approval of Site Manager. Access to contained instances of SCP-2824-2 is currently suspended, pending review. SCP-2824-2F is currently held in a secure holding cell in Lunar Observation Site Iota pending transfer to Earth. To ensure compliance, any staff interacting with SCP-2824-2F is to maintain that he is experiencing a delusional episode and that he is being detained in a psychiatric treatment facility for his own safety. Upon return to Earth, SCP-2824-2F is to be administered Class C Amnestics and provided with standard Schizoid Crisis Cover Story 1B, then returned to society. SCP-2824-2F is currently uncontained. Further action regarding SCP-2824-2F is suspended pending review. Description: SCP-2824 is composed of seven objects, designated SCP-2824-1 and SCP-2824-2A through SCP-2824-2F. SCP-2824-1 is a flat, circular structure approximately 3km in diameter, located in the Mare Serenitatis on Earth's moon. SCP-2824-1 is composed of blue, macroscopic ideal crystals, with a uniform length of 50cm. The component crystals connect at nodes to form a regular grid. A crater 6m in diameter is located 230m from the edge of SCP-2824-1, within which the grid and its constituent crystals have been pulverized. The remaining crystals around the crater are black, fading into brown and then returning to blue as distance from the crater increases. In the outer section of the structure, extending from the damaged area to the edge and circumscribing the entire circle, the component crystals are irregular and take on a ragged, irregular pattern, intersecting at fewer points and a wider range of angles. At present, SCP-2824-1 exhibits outward growth at a rate of 4.7cm per year. Assuming a constant rate of growth throughout its existence, SCP-2824-1 is hypothesized to be approximately 32,000 years old. + SCP-2824-2A - SCP-2824-2A SCP-2824-2A is the mummified remains of a male member of the species Homo neanderthalensis, found at the center of SCP-2824-1. SCP-2824-2A was found laying on a woven bier composed of flowering branches of the tree Malus sylvestris1. A single fruiting body was found inside the mouth of SCP-2824-2A, and a crude circlet of thorned branches around the head. A hand axe composed of the same crystal comprising SCP-2824-1 was found on the individual's chest. Cause of death for SCP-2824-2A was determined to be loss of blood due to a deep piercing wound in the lower left abdomen. + SCP-2824-2B - SCP-2824-2B SCP-2824-2B is the mummified remains of a Homo sapiens male, found approximately 140m within the northern edge of SCP-2824-1. The individual was found wearing heavy furs and bronze jewelry, including a torque, rings, and crown. A bronze sword was found laying near the remains. All metal objects were heavily ornamented, displaying stylized nature motifs focusing on apples. Cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation. + SCP-2824-2C - SCP-2824-2C SCP-2824-2C is the mummified remains of a Homo sapiens male, found approximately 95m within the eastern edge of SCP-2824-1. Individual was found wearing full-length white robes, an iron headpiece consisting of a band around the temples and one laterally passing over the head, and an iron dagger. Metal objects were heavily ornamented, displaying stylized nature motifs. Cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation. + SCP-2824-2D - SCP-2824-2D SCP-2824-2D is the mummified remains of a Homo sapiens male, found approximately 47m within the southern border of SCP-2824-1. Individual was found wearing a leather apron and rough-spun tunic. Tools commonly used for forging steel were held in a belt around the individual's waist. The individual's skin was painted with a caustic blue dye in abstract swirling patterns. A steel sword was found lying beside SCP-2824-2D, on which was found a residue of dried blood. Several puncture wounds were located on the individual's back. Cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation. + SCP-2824-2E - SCP-2824-2E SCP-2824-2E is the mummified remains of Arthur Rountree, found approximately 5m within the western edge of SCP-2824-1. The individual was dressed in attire consistent with a private of the British Army during the first World War. A patch was sewn to the breast pocket of the uniform, depicting an apple surround by thorns against a shield. Research indicates this is a crest belonging to the Rountree family. Standard field-issue items typical of the British Army during WW1 were found on and around the body, including a rifle, ammunition, rations, and an entrenching tool. Cause of death was determined to be asphyxiation. Identification was established based on documents found on the body cross-referenced with casualty lists maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. + SCP-2824-2F - SCP-2824-2F SCP-2824-2F is Arthur Rountree IV, a 29 year old male of ██████████, Wales, UK. On intake, Mr. Rountree was wearing heavy winter clothes, to which is partially attributed the minor damage incurred during retrieval. On his interior right forearm is tattooed the Rountree family crest, identical to that found on SCP-2824-2E. On his interior left forearm is tattooed an elaborate depiction of a sword, on the blade of which is written the word 'Caledfwlch'. Mr. Rountree has shown no anomalous properties apart from his appearance on SCP-2824-1. Objects in contact with SCP-2824-1 are highly resilient to the detrimental effects of ionizing radiation. Instances of SCP-2824-2 therefore do not exhibit degradation expected of long-term exposure to the lunar surface. Genetic analysis of SCP-2824-2 instances revealed instances B, C, D, E, and F to be direct patrilineal descendants of each preceding instance. Each instance of SCP-2824-2, excluding 2F, was found within 1m of an irregular intersection of crystals in SCP-2824-1. Each irregular intersection exhibited a major void, within which were found fragments crystalline material, all less than 1mm thick. After the events detailed in Event Logs 2824-1 and -2, it is hypothesized that these voids were initially internal, and that unstable growth caused the covering material to shatter, precipitating that translocation of each instance of SCP-2824-2 from Earth to the Moon. The mechanism by which translocation occurs is currently unknown. Event Log 2824-1: On 12/28/2016, containment procedures were initiated on SCP-2824-1. Upon removal of the first section of growth, SCP-2824-2F appeared at the site of damage. Quick intervention by Containment Specialist ██████ ██████, coupled with the proximity to Enclosed Rover Iota-2, resulted in the retrieval of SCP-2824-2F before irreversible damage occurred. SCP-2824-2F was immediately transferred to Lunar Observation Site Iota, sedated, and treated for decompression sickness and moderate radiation burns. SCP-2824-2F was then transferred to a secure holding cell and detained under observation. See attached interview log. + Interview Log 2824-2F-1 - Interview Log 2824-2F-1 Interviewer: Dr. Richard Garfield, Senior Researcher Interviewee: SCP-2824-2F Once SCP-2824-2F was determined to be immediately non-anomalous, Dr. Garfield entered the containment cell to conduct an exploratory interview. This marked the first conscious contact subject had with Foundation personnel. <Log Begins: 15:33 GMT, 12/29/2016> Dr. Garfield: Hello, Mr. Rountree. My name is Dr. Garfield. How are you feeling today? SCP-2824-2F: Hi. I suppose I'm feeling alright. What's going on? Where am I? Dr. Garfield: Well, where is it that you think you are? SCP:-2824-2F I think… I kinda think I'm on the moon? Dr. Garfield: Interesting. Well, you are obviously not on the moon. You are in a facility operated by the Psychiatric Crisis Intervention Foundation. It appears you have experienced a major delusional episode. What do you remember from last night? SCP-2824-2F: Last night? I… I don't know. I was outside my flat, having a fag, and then all of a sudden… I'm on the moon. I remember it was cold, and I couldn't breathe. I was all light-headed. There was this big blue lattice or something on the ground. And a guy in a space suit? And then there was this… buggy thing, then a doctor's office, and then… Then I was in here. In this room. And this is kinda freaking me out, cause the gravity in here feels way too light, and I'm thinking that all the facts make sense and that I AM on the moon, but- Dr. Garfield: Slow down. There's nothing to be afraid of. You're merely experiencing the tail end of your delusion. I assure you, it will pass. You came to us quite distraught, but you seem to be recovering. Just keep repeating to yourself the phrase 'I am not on the moon' when the feeling becomes overwhelming. SCP-2824-2F: OK… Dr. Garfield: So, I'm afraid that you came to us without much information. It would be helpful to us if you could give us some information regarding your medical and family history. SCP-2824-2F: Right. Yeah, sure. I, uh, I don't have any personal history of psychosis, though I have been diagnosed with ███ and ███. I'm on ███████ for the ██████████ and ███████████ for the ███████. Do you think the meds might have triggered this? Dr. Garfield: Perhaps. Have you been experiencing any unusual thoughts? Compulsions, hallucinations, false memories, and so on? SCP-2824-2F: Now that you mention it, yeah. I've been having this recurring dream. Very vivid. I'm a sorcerer, mourning a powerful king. I'm crying, and my tears turn into crystal when they hit the ground. I forge a sword out of the crystal, and when I place it on his chest, he comes back to life. That's when I wake up. Dr. Garfield: Interesting. What about your family? Is there any history of mental illness in your family? SCP-2824-2F: Nothing that I can think of. Except maybe my great grandfather, Arthur Rountree the First. He went MIA during World War One. No one ever found him or figured out exactly what happened. Everyone assumed he died in the trenches, but Dad said once he thought he might've gone AWOL, changed his name and moved to Paris. Maybe he had a break like mine. Dr. Garfield: That sounds likely, given your current situation. SCP-2824-2F: Right… Dr. Garfield: Tell me more about yourself. Can you explain your tattoos? SCP-2824-2F: What, these? They're nothing, just… It's silly. Dr. Garfield: Please. Anything you can tell me will help in your treatment. SCP-2824-2F: Well… Ok. So this one- [ Subject indicates interior right forearm.]- is the Rountree family crest. We used to be part of the landed gentry, if you can believe it. That was a long time ago, though. Grandad was a dock worker and Dad drives a lorry. Hell, I only went to school myself to learn to be a proper blacksmith and stone carver. Dr. Garfield: And your other tattoo? Kaledfulk. Can you tell me what that means? SCP-2824-2F: Caledfwlch. Sorry. It's Welsh. I'm fluent, and it gets under my skin hearing it mispronounced. It's another name for Excalibur. [ Subject is visibly uncomfortable.] It's embarrassing. I told you my family used to be nobility, yeah? There's a family tradition that we… Oh hell, I feel stupid just saying it. There's a family tradition that we're actually descended from King Arthur. I'm ashamed to say, I used to take it pretty seriously. I must have read every book ever written on the man. I never found anything to link my family to it, though, except tangentially. Dr. Garfield: What would that be? SCP-2824-2F: It's a stretch. Apples are kind of a family theme. It's on the crest and we've grown orchards of them in the past. And the name Avalon, the island where Arthur went and from which he shall return to save Britain, just so happens to be derived from afal, the Welsh word for apple. But that's it. And, of course, that we can't seem to stop naming ourselves Arthur, but that's hardly evidence for anything except obsession. Dr. Garfield: So in your dreams, you are- SCP-2824-2F: I'm Merlin, yes. [ Subject sighs heavily.] My bloody family… Dr. Garfield: Thank you, Mr. Rountree. That will be all. SCP-2824-2F: What? But what about my diagnosis? What about treatment? [ Dr. Garfield exits containment cell.] Oh boy. I'm not on the moon. I'm not on the moon. I'm not on the moon… <Log Ends: 15:52 GMT, 12/29/2016> On 1/14/2017, SCP-2824-2F was transferred to Site-76 and remained in quarantine for an additional month. No anomalous properties were observed during that time, and SCP-2824-2F was subsequently administered Class C Amnestics, provided false memories, and returned to society. Event Log 2824-2: On 2/17/2017, containment procedures were again initiated on SCP-2824-1, against recommendations of Dr. Garfield. Upon removal of the first section of growth, SCP-2824-2F again appeared at the site. Containment Specialist ██████ ██████ again retrieved Mr. Rountree and transported him to Lunar Observation Site Iota2. Upon recovery from his injuries, Mr. Rountree was transferred to a secure holding cell. See attached interview log. + Interview Log 2824-2F-2 - Interview Log 2824-2F-2 Interviewer: Dr. Richard Garfield, Senior Researcher Interviewee: SCP-2824-2F After stabilization of SCP-2824-2F, Dr. Garfield entered the containment cell to conduct psychological priming in preparation for release of Mr. Rountree. <Log Begins: 12:27 GMT, 2/18/2017> Dr. Garfield: Hello, Mr. Rountree. My name is Dr. Garfield. How are you feeling today? SCP-2824-2F: Hi. I guess I'm feeling alright. What's going on? Where am I? Dr. Garfield: Well, where is it that you think you are? SCP-2824-2F: I think… I kinda think I'm on the moon? Dr. Garfield: Interesting. Well, you are obviously not on the moon. You are in a facility operated by the Psychiatric Crisis Intervention Foundation. It appears you have experienced a major delusional episode. What do you remember from last night? SCP-2824-2F: Last night? I… I don't know. I was… Wait. Where did you say I was? Dr. Garfield: The Psychiatric Crisis Intervention Foundation. Now please, what do you remember? SCP-2824-2F: There's no such place. Dr. Garfield: I'm sorry? SCP-2824-2F: There's no such place. Not in the UK. I was looking at schizophrenia treatment just yesterday. Where am I and how did I get here? Dr. Garfield: Why were you researching schizophrenia treatments? SCP-2824-2F: Because I think I'm a fucking twelfth century madman and my dad's a fucking demon. Satisfied? Now where the fuck am I? Who the fuck are you? Dr. Garfield: If you will excuse me, Mr. Rountree. I must consult with my colleagues. SCP-2824-2F: Fuck off. <Log Ends: 12:31 GMT, 2/18/2017> On 2/25/2017, SCP-2824-2F was transferred to Site-76 and detained under quarantine. On 2/28/2017, SCP-████ underwent containment breach, creating one major and eight minor temporal anomalies within Site-76. After containment of SCP-████ was reestablished, an inventory of anomalous artifacts was unable to account for SCP-2824-2F. Efforts to relocate Mr. Rountree have failed. Request submitted by Dr. Richard Garfield to review containment and research procedures regarding SCP-2824. Addendum 2824-1: On 3/12/2017, Foundation agents embedded at Cardiff University reported a potentially anomalous finding at an archaeological dig site near ██████████, Wales, UK. During excavation, a large, previously unknown cavern was discovered, on the floor of which was found a circular grid design approximately 2.5m in diameter composed of fine white powder, identical to the regular pattern exhibited by the interior of SCP-2824-1. At the center of the pattern was found a series of three rectangular stone tablets, on which was engraved text in Modern Welsh. For full text, see attached Translation Record TL-2824-1. Analysis of the powder revealed a mineralogical composition identical to the component crystals of SCP-2824-1. The dig site has been quarantined as per Foundation Protocol ████ ████. + Translation Record TL-2824-1 - Translation Record TL-2824-1 Description: On 3/14/2017, Foundation agents took possession of a series of three stone tablets from a potentially anomalous archaeological site near ██████████, Wales, UK. Text engraved onto the tablets was determined to be Modern Welsh. Complete translation is as follows. These tablets are a testament to my friend and brother, Arthur the Noble, King of the Forest and Lord of the Crystal Blade. Many long years ago, I came to this land from far away, and I do not know how it is that such came to be. My life had been simple and safe, and I lived in a world of wonders. I remember it vaguely, yet fondly. This was not to last. My mind was broken, and I was jailed, and sent across a gulf wider than any chasm, and came to find myself in the forest. I did not know what had happened, or where I had been sent, or how to return. I was cold and lost and alone. Such it was that I was found by the People of the Forest. They were short and stocky, and dressed in furs. Their leader made them take me in. They did not want to. The thinkers, creatures like me, were hunting them. There were very few of the People left. They were a dying race. Many of them wanted to kill me. But their leader kept me alive. He taught me their language. He protected me. He liked my name, and so I gave it to him. I survived because of him. I survived because of Arthur. I helped them. They knew many things of the woods and nature, they worshiped the apple and the moon, they were gentle and kind, but they were slow. I saw new ways of doing things faster than they did. I gave them better medicine, hotter fire, and sharper blades. They called me magic. I became a figure of power. Arthur understood my abilities better than the rest. They had, in a cave, a stone, blue crystal, that to them was sacred. He brought me to it, and asked me to make the stone into a blade. He believed that with its power, he could save his people from the others of my kind. The work was difficult. The crystal could not be shaped like stone. To any mind of the time, the task would have been impossible. I was required to use knowledge from my previous life, before my time with Arthur and the people of the forest. But the deed was done, and Arthur had a blade sharper and harder and more holy than any his people had ever known. In time, a group of thinkers came to occupy a nearby field. They hunted the people of the forest, ate their men and captured their women and children. The humans stole Arthur's son. Then Arthur decided to act. He came to me and asked my help in rescuing his child and killing the invaders. I agreed. I told him to wait until a night when the moon was dark. I told him that the moon, their god, should not see the blood his people spilled. He understood that the darkness would aid them. The battle was fierce. My kin, armed with tools the people of the forest could not create and that my mind had not conceived, exacted a heavy toll. Dozens of Arthur's people died, and the king himself was wounded. At dawn, I was the only human still breathing in the field, and Arthur's son was free. Arthur's wound was fatal. He lived for a time, delirious, beyond my ability to aid. Yet he was happy. He had saved his son, and saved his people. I had not the heart to tell him that I knew the future, and that his race was doomed. He asked me one last favour: raise his son to be brave and kind, and teach him my magic as best I could. He died, surrounded by his people, attended by his son and myself. His people looked to me to lay him to rest. I had been his adviser and his friend, and it was my name he had taken. I had them gather branches of the sacred apple tree, and wove a bed for him. I took a length of thorned branches, and twined them about his head. I took an apple, the first fruit of spring, and placed it in his mouth. With that, he was carried to the site of the crystal stone, from which I had pulled his blade, and laid him down. Through a stream of tears, I held his blade aloft, and consecrated him to the holy moon, and bade him return when the last of his blood was to pass from the Earth and protect them as he protected me. I kissed the blade, and placed it on his chest. I did not truly believe in the power of the stone, or of my magic, yet at that moment, something truly wonderful occurred. When the crystal blade was lain on his chest, Arthur disappeared. No trace was left, save a handful of dust. His people cried out, and gave praise to the moon, to the apple, to the blade, and to me. So it is that I come to write these words. I swear now that Arthur shall not be forgotten. I shall ensure that his son, now mine, shall not forget the story of his father, but remembers, and hands it down along the generations so that his line shall remember, that they are of grand blood, and that they too are brave, and kind, and wise. This tale, entrusted to the cavern in which Arthur was lain, shall some day be found and read, and will let those that read know that, in this time and place, there was a King, and that He died, and that He shall come again. -ARIV3 Footnotes 1. Common Name: European crab apple. 2. In recognition of his quick-thinking and uncommon skill, Containment Specialist ██████ ██████ is to be promoted to Junior Researcher, pending review of containment procedures for SCP-2824. 3. Translator's note: ARIV is untranslatable into or from Modern Welsh. 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SCP-2825 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2825 Special Containment Procedures: Observation Post 30 has been established on the perimeter of SCP-2825, and maintains surveillance and barriers surrounding SCP-2825. Collaboration with Marloth Nature Reserve Rangers and acquisition of property within the reserve has assured that no hiking trails lead nearer than 5km of SCP-2825. Containment of SCP-2825-B instances has been permitted, to further understand biological modifications to affected species. Description: SCP-2825 is a valley located in the Marloth Nature Reserve of Swellendam, South Africa. An estimated 22km3 (22 trillion liters) of human saliva and phlegm has currently flooded SCP-2825. With the current amount of saliva produced, the saliva "lake" possesses a peak depth of 189m and reaches 790m in altitude; 5440m2 of forest and grasslands are encompassed by bodily fluids within the valley. ~20% of SCP-2825's liquids is also composed of phlegm, usually appearing as yellow, highly viscous, spherical pockets of fluid suspended in saliva. No major topographical changes have occurred around or inside of SCP-2825, despite the anomalous presence of saliva. SCP-2825-A refers to a 90-meter-wide open human mouth, located within what was previously a stream at the bottom of SCP-2825. Organs and tissues within SCP-2825-A appear average for a human adult, aside from their size. SAL-Type Mk. II "Waterfowl" drone has confirmed that SCP-2825-A is alive; breaths are noted to occur in 20-minute intervals, and the mouth has been noted to sporadically make expressions as though grinning or frowning. In spite of its "open" position, no saliva or phlegm is able to enter SCP-2825-A, and remains suspended over the orifice. It is presumed that SCP-2825-A is the generative source of the valley's saliva, due to matching STR copies between DNA of both mouth and saliva. SCP-2825-B refers the various flora and fauna residing within SCP-2825, following the manifestation of SCP-2825-A. All instances of SCP-2825-B bear anomalous physical and behavioral adaptations to the presence of saliva within SCP-2825, including highly altered respiratory systems and a resistance to the digestive enzymes present within all bio-fluids. Other adaptations include noticeable increases in nesting within trees for mammalian and reptilian organisms, more pack mentality and herding within predator and prey, and lower reproductive rates among all organisms. A small group of plant and fungi SCP-2825-B instances have also incorporated miniature versions of SCP-2825-A within areas such as the bark, stems, and pileus. Generally, these human mouths consume saliva for the organism, presumably in place of water. See Supplementary Document PAV-2825: Animal/Human Bio-Adaptations (Deupree, Taylor) for further information on stimuli, usage, and symbiotic relations between SCP-2825-A tissue and various species of SCP-2825-B. DNA profiling of all saliva originating from SCP-2825 tests positive for one Jacob Perhacs, an accountant previously residing in Beverly Hills, California, before passing away on June 4, 1998. Interrogation of one living relative, Linda Perhacs, has produced no information on involvement with anomalous organizations or individuals. Further investigation of relationships between Jacob Perhacs and Lucibelle Perhacs of SCP-2695 is pending approval. Partial List of Catalogued SCP-2825-B Species Species Summary of Altered Behavior SCP-2825-B6 Circaetus pectoralis (Black Chested Snake Eagle) B6, along with a few other avian species, have adopted a "corkscrew" method of movement through saliva. Specifically, B6 has been viewed spinning at ~90 rpm, moving at speeds of 90 km/h. Nesting also occurs within phlegm pockets of SCP-2825, for their density and ability to conceal their young. Consumption of phlegm has been noted in young instances of B6, currently for unknown purposes. SCP-2825-B11 Dama dama (Fallow Deer) Specimens of Dama dama have no legs, and propel themselves in various directions through unknown means. When fleeing from predators, B11 have been noted to accelerate to speeds of 68 km/h; recordings suggest that B11's tail functions as a rudder to some extent, in terms of controlling direction. SCP-2825-B13 Canis anthus (African Gold Wolf) Despite the fact that African Gold Wolves are found solely in North Africa, several packs have been spotted within SCP-2825. Warnings of [REDACTED] within two most notable packs of B13. B13 have shown no interest in Observation Post 30 personnel. Clandestine neutralization of all instances of B13 is currently top priority. SCP-2825-B16 Anhydrophryne rattrayi (Hogsback Frog) Many amphibious instances of SCP-2825-B, including B16, appear to struggle when swimming through saliva. B16 has been noted to adapt to its relatively slow movement through saliva with its increased tongue length and dexterity when hunting. SCP-2825-B24 Cactoblastis cactorum (Cactus Moth) B24 has adopted a behavior similar to the Sea Moth, remaining close to the ground when in movement. Two additional pairs of legs have grown on the abdomen, further assisting ground movement. To compensate for the viscosity of saliva, B24 have resorted to burrowing underground to reproduce. Larva is noted to consume plant life from underground, often tunneling through the cacti to feed. SCP-2825-B28 Ocotea bullata (Black Stinkwood) Several mouths located on the bark of B28 ward off prey through consumption and discharge of phlegm packets within SCP-2825. Phlegm is imbued with an odorous, orange sap from within B28. A small population of B20, Ixodes scapularis (Deer Tick), possesses a commensalistic relationship with B28. Small colonies of B20 will take residence within phlegm pockets imbued with B28 sap, removing all nutrients and rendering the phlegm pocket usable for other instances of SCP-2825-B. SCP-2825-B38 Erica cerinthoides (Fire Erica) B38 has been noted to grow to heights of 40 meters, whilst still containing Heath characteristics. At about 20 meters in height, B38 will flower and uproot itself through undetermined means, allowing itself to drift within SCP-2825. A single closed mouth vertically extends around the entirety of B38's stem; currently, it has not been determined what purpose it serves to B38. Exploration Log 2825-UR [5/30/2012]: Observation Post-30 personnel Steph Cutler and Matt Wilkinson conducted exploration of SCP-2825 through use of prototype Mk. 2 "Waterfowl" drone, utilized for aerial and aquatic movement, especially in an unpredictable environment. [00:01]: Matt Wilkinson here, Waterfowl successfully dispatched in SCP-2825. We're gonna have to take a look at decreasing the time it takes to transition between water and air later, I think. [00:09]: Encounter with a pack of maybe twenty B14, typically known as Greater Kudu. For anyone that hasn't read through the whole list, these guys form interlocking walls with their horns while swimming in packs. A few of them left the group to look at the drone, but didn't do any harm to it. [00:15]: Waterfowl has reached 2825-A, after some trouble with large phlegm clouds. Stuff's as thick as dough, though I ain't touching it myself. 2825-A is open as usual, can't exactly see inside of it from here. Entering now. [00:17]: First things I can see is, uh, the "throat" further down beneath 2825-A narrows a bit, gradually. Audio's picking up a low humming, nothing else really. Not exactly the most important thing to be looking at now, but 2825-A looks like he has a few molars missing, and a cavity on another, heh. Progressing further down 2825-A now. [00:17]: Yeah, there's a lot more teeth here than we previously noted. There's a lot of molars that just keep lining the walls here, going back. Tunnel's diameter is about 50 meters now, all sides resemble a throat. Nothing we haven't seen before, really. [00:18]: Moving less than a fourth of a kilometer down, I have visual on— a uvula. And there's a humanoid grabbing it. It's hanging next to the wall, not like an actual uvula, if you know what I mean. Moving in closer. [00:19]: White male, maybe 60 years in age? Eyes are closed, he's naked. He doesn't have a mouth— uh— It's sort of attached to the uvula through a length of skin. I'm not quite sure how it works like that, the inside of a mouth being connected to the outside— hold up, hold up. His eyes are open. He's been looking at the drone. No movement yet— [00:19]: Cutler, he's grabbing it. He's grabbing it! He's holding— holding it away from him, shaking it? There's some sort of grinding noise right now. [00:20]: He was sawing at his mouth. He was using the shaft on the bottom to sever his mouth— Oh. The humanoid let go of the uvula after using Waterfowl to detach himself, has currently fallen out of view. Cutler recorded the event— Yeah, he got it. Waterfowl is still operable, might have some samples left on the end of it. Moving further down now. [00:22]: Nothing else to note, but we picked up a swallowing noise coming from below. [00:24]: Gone down about three fourths of a kilometer now. We have visual on some sort of outcropping in the tunnel wall, we're taking a closer look. [00:25]: There appears to be a small, plastic wrapped document on the outcropping, which is mostly stone. We'll be grabbing and it bringing it back [00:27]: Not even just fifty meters down, and the tunnel appears to end abruptly with the same material as the walls. I'm not seeing that elderly man at the bottom, either [00:29]: We've landed Waterfowl on the tunnel's bottom, and still nothing. We're changing course back to Observation Post 30. Afterword: Waterfowl was recovered near Observation Post 30 in operable condition. Personnel Wilkinson and Cutler procured the following written note from Waterfowl: Alizarin is more than halfway done. I thought I would require more to make it, Perhacs-1 and Perhacs-2 proved especially helpful. Implementation of my system is underway. Don't let me distract you from the phenomena in this valley. You, the researchers and personnel, are simply going to be the first witnesses to my future project, and I couldn't be any prouder. - Pritchard ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2825" by Accelerando, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2825. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2826 | safe | SCP-2826 Item #: SCP-2826 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2826 is kept in a storage locker furnished with redundant fireproofing material at Site-19. Description: SCP-2826 is a Scottish police cap badge featuring an imperial crown, dated to 1955. Imaging of SCP-2826's interior indicates that several sheets of an irregular material (most likely cloth) are embedded in the object. The following is engraved on the back of SCP-2826: Design & synthesis: PIC Materials: JJv6 Mindfuck: LG Distribution: BF The best we could do on such short notice. Use your lighter on this at the protest to see some real Three Stooges shit. When exposed to fire, SCP-2826 will glow with blue light for three hours. During this time, instances of SCP-2826-A will manifest within seven meters of the nearest gathering of police officers1 at a rate proportional to the size of the gathering. SCP-2826-A are humanoid entities that impersonate members of the police force(s) in question. They appear with uniforms and equipment appropriate to this task, and are demographically consistent with the force. Law enforcement personnel will consistently identify SCP-2826-A as "the boys from patrol" and treat them as police officers. SCP-2826-A display limited intellect, a lack of familiarity with police procedures and equipment, minimal dexterity, and short attention spans; this typically renders their efforts to assist real law enforcement personnel counterproductive. When subject to heavy application of force, SCP-2826-A disappear completely, accompanied by a loud popping sound. When exposed to airborne lachrymatory agents (i.e. tear gas, pepper spray) in non-trivial quantities, SCP-2826 will emit a powerful burst of air in all directions for four seconds. This typically dispels said agents. Recovery Log 2826-01 SCP-2826 was recovered on 2016-11-12 in Portland, Oregon after surveillance footage identified ██████ Jansen, a participant in the then-ongoing protests against the election of Donald Trump and known affiliate of several local anarchist groups, in the possession of an unidentified object that was later proven to be SCP-2826. The subject's apparent activation of SCP-2826 coincided with the manifestation of several instances of SCP-2826-A among nearby police officers. Mobile Task Force Omicron-92 was deployed to retrieve SCP-2826. During this operation, SCP-2826 affected MTF Omicron-9, creating several instances of SCP-2826-A that accompanied the team. This effect has not been replicated under controlled conditions, and field testing has been deemed impractical. ██████ Jansen was first approached by two members of SCP-2826-A, who emphatically stated that they were "most certainly not with the SCP Foundation" before trying and failing to restrain her. Jansen was able to trick the two instances into punching each other in the face, causing both to demanifest and allowing her to escape. The target was approached and restrained by genuine members of Omicron-9; however, a third instance of SCP-2826-A accidentally discharged pepper spray at the target, causing SCP-2826's secondary effects to activate. This had the effect of knocking all individuals involved over, allowing Jansen to escape from her captors and run into a nearby crowd. The target evaded for the remainder of the protest, as two additional instances of SCP-2826-A repeatedly mistook other protesters for her and attempted to apprehend them, drawing unacceptable levels of attention towards Omicron-9. Retreat was delayed by SCP-2826-A impersonating members of the Portland Police Department, who were setting up and removing roadblocks at random. Jansen was later identified with facial recognition software and detained, along with SCP-2826, at her home in Beaverton. Foundation investigations traced SCP-2826's origins, as well as those of several other anomalies, to the nearby headquarters of GoI-5869, "Gamers Against Weed". An estimated 150 instances of SCP-2826-A manifested during the aforementioned protests over the course of two days, and frequently interfered with police operations. SCP-2826-A were captured on film by both civilians and media outlets, necessitating the scrubbing of related footage.3 Footnotes 1. The minimum group size for this effect to occur is six within a thirty-meter radius of each other. 2. A task force specialized in operating during civil unrest with heavy media presence. 3. For further information, see Document 2826-068, "Unusual Behavior From Police Officers During Anti-Trump Protests", and Document 2826-419, "Cop fail compilation Portland". ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2826" by Communism will win, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2826. 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SCP-2827 | pending | Notice from the Records And Information Security Administration As of 12/13/15, the database entry for SCP-2827 has been rewritten 73 times due to massive database corruption. While the possibility of tampering or sabotage has not been ruled out, it is currently believed that information about SCP-2827 is inherently unstable and subject to unpredictable, erratic changes. Although no major cognitohazards have been associated with this entry, it is advised that you proceed with caution. Item #: SCP-2827 Leviticus 11:12 Special Containment Procedures: Provisional Exclusion Zone-2827 has been established in a 3km radius around SCP-2827's current location, using a hazardous waste disposal area as a front. Further containment procedures cannot be enacted until more information is known about SCP-2827. As such, research is to continue as a Delta-class priority to the Foundation. Description: SCP-2827 is an entity that currently inhabits a 2m2 plot of grass. It is unpredictably variable in its abilities, size, mass, radioactivity, sentience, sapience, toxicity, mobility, speed, hostility, and other qualities. 43 separate tests have been conducted by the Foundation to determine the properties of SCP-2827, which resulted in 13 fatalities of researchers (as well as [REDACTED] fatalities of D-class personnel). As such, Dr. Jacobs, PEZ-2827 Site Director, has determined only two consistent factors regarding the nature of SCP-2827: SCP-2827 possesses anomalous destructive capabilities. The physical appearance of SCP-2827 is that of a member of the Nephropidae family of crustaceans, also known as lobsters. (The exact species of lobster is indeterminable at this time.) Further information regarding SCP-2827 has yet to be determined, pending research. Partial Activity Log: Incident-2827-1: 3/13/07: SCP-2827 materializes instantaneously in the Gulf of Mexico. The entire state of California is destroyed/becomes an independent monarchy/has nothing to do with SCP-2827/retroactively materializes on the west coast of the United States of America, resulting in a PK-class Causal Energy Feedback Crisis that incinerates the entire city of Pacifica Beach, Nevada[The objective results of Incident-2827-1 are still unknown, pending further investigation.] 3/58 23/07: SCP-2827 emits a constant, 127 dB shriek for approximately three hours. Gentlemen, we have failed. [DATA CORRUPTED]: SCP-2827 begins a three-year period of dormancy. 44/55/66: [DATA CORRUPTED] Not this shit again. Alright, I'll have Attempt #74 up by the end of the month. I assure you, I'm just as frustrated as you are with this damn lobster. —Head Researcher Naismith + Incident 2827-142 - 4/2827 clearance required - encryption key accepted On 2/24/14 at 12:39 PM, SCP-2827 displayed signs of physical discomfort. At the same time, a sealed envelope was discovered in the Director's office at PEZ-2827. Within the envelope was a letter containing three similar (but not identical) separate messages written in Swedish, French, and English: Jag ber om ursäkt för de problem jag har orsakat er. Det där var en lögn. Jag kan lova er två utmaningar, eftersom ni är så svaga allihop: 1. Jag kommer alltid att vara en hummer. 2. Jag är sjuk - snälla hjälp mig. Avguda mig. Je n'apprécie pas les problèmes que vous avez apportés sur moi. Je continue à apprendre comment exister. Il y a seulement deux choses que je peux garantir pour le futur: 1. Je serai toujours un homard. 2. Je vais tous vous tuer. Vas au diable. I am sorry for the trouble that I've caused you. I'm still getting the hang of this "magic" thing. Here are my laws: 1. I will always be a hermit crab. 2. I am hungry. Happy Thanksgiving. Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. / I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. / I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God. / They that hate me without a cause are more than the blemishes on mine shell: they that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, fail repeatedly: they bid me restore that which I took not away. / O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee. / Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord God of hosts, be destroyed for my sake: let not those that seek thee be exploded for my sake, O God of Israel. / Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; antennae hath covered my face. / I am become a crustacean unto my brethren, and a nightmare unto my Foundation's children. / For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me. When I wept, and chastened my soul with this body, that was to my reproach. / I made carapace also my garment, and I became a willing slave to my blade-handed brethren. / He who Stands Watch over Eden laments my plight until His command becomes the song of the End Times. But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O Lord, in an acceptable time: O God, in the multitude of thy mercy, free me, in the time of my drowning in thy power. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2827" by daveyoufool, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2827. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2828 | ticonderoga | Item#: 2828 Level2 Secondary Class: ticonderoga Disruption Class: keneq Risk Class: critical link to memo Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2828 is currently uncontainable and is ubiquitous in global populations. However, risk of breach of security or public discovery is deemed low, as it is undetectable without the use of strong mnestics. Undercover Foundation operatives, primarily members of MTF ε-7 ("Forget Me Nots"), posing as high-ranking employees in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing companies and as research oversight officials in relevant universities are to monitor any projects aimed at production of chemicals with known or suspected mnestic capabilities, procure prototype batches to test for effectiveness at facilitating perception of SCP-2828, and either halt the research or allow it to continue based on the results. Foundation webcrawler algorithms are to routinely search through the Internet, university intranets, and scientific journals for any potential references to SCP-2828 and operatives are to investigate accordingly. With MTF η-10 ("See No Evil") and MTF η-11 ("Savage Beasts") on standby, descriptions of SCP-2828's visual appearance, texture, sound, odor, or taste are to be tested for safety with D-class personnel by RAISA and Antimemetics Division personnel and redacted or expunged accordingly. The personnel files of all Foundation personnel who have never observed SCP-2828 under the effects of mnestics are to be appended under Level 3 Clearance with a list of the senses associated with any descriptions of SCP-2828 to which the respective personnel have been exposed. The personnel files of all Antimemetics Division personnel and any other personnel who work with mnestics or SCP-2828 documentation are to be checked before each administration of mnestics and before each approval of access to SCP-2828 documentation and are to be updated within one workday of any new exposure. Description: SCP-2828 is an antimemetic and nearly undetectable part of the human body located behind the ear. The role of SCP-2828 in bodily systems is virtually nonexistent and is hypothesized to be fully vestigial. SCP-2828 can only be perceived through the use of Class-W or stronger mnestics, but only to a limited degree if at all. When it is perceived, it can only be perceived with one sense1. Whichever sense is used to perceive SCP-2828 first by a given subject is the only sense that subject will ever be able to perceive it with. For example, if a subject saw SCP-2828 before he or she felt, heard, smelled, or tasted it, then that subject would not be able to ever feel, hear, smell, or taste it. This effect extends to all forms of communication; a subject who has seen SCP-2828 is unable to understand a written or verbal description of its smell, descriptions of the sound it makes, et cetera. Amnestics are capable of erasing memories of SCP-2828, but the subject will still be unable to use any sense other than the one that subject first used to perceive it again. This is thought to be because SCP-2828 permanently alters the brain chemistries of those who perceive it. A subject who has never observed SCP-2828 under the influence of mnestics can be told and fully comprehend information regarding SCP-2828 that uses more than one sense to describe it. However, if said subject uses mnestics afterwards and attempts to observe SCP-2828 using any sense, [REDACTED]. It is therefore imperative that no Foundation personnel be exposed to any remotely detailed description of SCP-2828's appearance, texture, sound, odor, or taste.2 Other than this, SCP-2828 poses no immediate danger and possesses no further anomalous properties. + Partial Test Log - Collapse As of 05/26/19██, all tests regarding SCP-2828 are to be reported to Project Director A██████ in the following format: Date: MM/DD/YYYY Test Administrator: [Name and division of personnel administering test] Test Subject: [Designation or name of test subject] Foreword: [Preface explaining testing procedures] First Sense: [First sense used by Subject to perceive SCP-2828] Results: [Summary of test results and findings] Notes: [Optional administrator notes] Date: 05/09/19██ Test Administrator: Dr. A██████, Antimemetics Division Test Subject: D-206344 Foreword: Subject was given a ██mg dosage of Class-W mnestics and ordered to look at the area behind Dr. A██████'s ears and describe what she saw. Subject was then ordered to feel the area under supervision of two armed guards and describe what she felt. First Sense: Sight Results: Subject successfully described SCP-2828's appearance, stating [DATA EXPUNGED], matching the description provided by Dr. A██████. When ordered to feel it, Subject stated she could not "feel anything at all." She went on to say she could "see [her] hand touching the thing, but [she could not] feel a damn thing." Notes: Results support the hypothesis that SCP-2828 maintains a consistent appearance no matter the observer. Date: 05/30/19██ Test Administrator: Dr. J██████, Medical Research Division Test Subject: D-206344 (Subject A), D-206345 (Subject B) Foreword: Following Dr. A██████'s promotion to Project Director, Dr. J██████ took over testing. Subject B, who had been blind from birth, was administered a ██mg dosage of Class-W mnestics, ordered to feel the area behind Subject A's ears, and describe what he felt to Subject A. Subject A was ordered to describe what she heard Subject B say. Subject B was ordered to type his description with a Braille-to-English typewriter and Subject A was ordered to orate the description. First Sense: Subject A: sight; Subject B: touch Results: Subject B reported [DATA EXPUNGED] and related the description to Subject A. When asked to repeat what Subject B said, Subject A claimed he had not spoken to her. Subject B repeated himself, and Subject A claimed Subject B must have been speaking in another language and was unable to repeat what she heard. Dr. J██████ was able to hear and understand Subject B's description in English. After Subject B typed his description and handed it to Subject A, she claimed the "letters moved" and she could not "find the words." When Subject B typed up a second, identical description and handed it to Subject A, she claimed it was a completely blank piece of paper. Dr. J██████ was able to read and understand Subject B's description. Notes: SCP-2828's antimemetic effect seems to extend to verbal and written forms of communication. I, Dr. J██████, have listened to Subject A's description of SCP-2828's appearance and can comprehend it as well as Subject B's description of how it feels. This must be because I have not witnessed SCP-2828 directly for myself. I am putting in a request for a personal dose of Class-W mnestics. Request approved.–Site Antimemetics Division Director [REDACTED] Date: 06/17/19██ Test Administrator: Dr. F██████████, Medical Research Division Test Subject: Dr. J██████ (Subject A), D-206392 (Subject B) Foreword: Subject A was familiar with descriptions of both SCP-2828's appearance and texture beforehand. He received a ██mg dosage of Class-W mnestics while blindfolded, wearing ear plugs, and having his nose taped shut. Subject B was positioned in front of Subject A so as to provide a direct line of sight with SCP-2828. Subject A's blindfold was removed and he was asked to describe what he saw. First Sense: Subject A: sight; Subject B: none Results: [DATA EXPUNGED]. Dr. J██████ could not be saved. Notes: [DATA EXPUNGED] Clearance Level, Special Containment Procedures, and Object Class have been updated to reflect the results of this test upon the request of Dr. A██████ and review by RAISA.–RAISA Coordinator [REDACTED] COGNITOHAZARD WARNING; LEVEL 3 CREDENTIALS REQUIRED CREDENTIALS ACCEPTED If you are reading this, then you have undergone enough memetic resistance conditioning, according to your credentials, to be safely permitted access to the following classified information. However, due to the strong cognitohazardous nature of SCP-2828, some information must be left out for your safety.–Dr. A██████ The anatomy of SCP-2828 is outwardly similar to that of the outer ear, possessing a small auricle. It consists mainly of otherwise typical epidermal and dermal skin cells, with some internal cartilage and very minute amounts of fat, but no nerves and few blood vessels. SCP-2828-1 denotes cells that make up SCP-2828 instances. No SCP-2828-1 instance observed thus far has ever made any movements whatsoever. Chemical tests on SCP-2828-1 have produced no reactions on the part of SCP-2828-1; instead of interacting with molecules that comprise SCP-2828-1, all reagents seem to "bounce off" the membrane. Protein pumps and channels are nonfunctional in a similar manner. Furthermore, no metabolic processes have been recorded to occur within SCP-2828-1 instances. All SCP-2828-1 instances observed thus far are "frozen" in an identical manner. An anomalous and apparently indestructible substance, referred to as SCP-2828-2, found between SCP-2828-1 instances lock SCP-2828-1 in their set configuration. The natures of SCP-2828-1 and SCP-2828-2 make SCP-2828 effectively indestructible, which has somewhat hindered research. SCP-2828's small size makes it only effective as a defensive benefit against puncture wounds to a specific area of the throat from a specific angle. This makes it particularly effective at providing protection from ███████3 █████ and is speculated to have been evolved to suit this purpose. Testing with SCP-████-EX, one of the last living ████████, greatly supports this hypothesis. ████████ had innate mnestic qualities and kept extensive records on hominid anatomy and behavior that they shared amongst themselves. Because of this, SCP-2828 would have incapacitated these natural predators of early hominids while leaving normal early humans unharmed. With ████████ now extinct, SCP-2828 serves no further obvious function and poses a significant cognitohazardous threat to Foundation personnel. If a subject learns of complicated descriptions of SCP-2828 that use more than one sense and then uses mnestics to observe it firsthand, the subject will experience multiple tonic-clonic seizures, several strokes, and cerebral hemorrhaging, invariably leading to death. It is therefore imperative that precautions be taken to avoid future complications. Addendum 2828-01: SCP-2828 was discovered after Dr. A██████, a Foundation researcher and one of Site-██'s clinicians, was transferred to the Antimemetics Division in 19██. As with all Antimemetics Division staff, she began a Class-W mnestic regimen. She continued to act as a Site-██ clinician. Two days later, on ██/██, Dr. A██████ performed a semiannual checkup on Agent F███ and noticed a peculiarity behind his ear. When she touched the area, she was unable to receive any tactile stimulation whatsoever. She touched the same area on herself with the same result. Recognizing the apparent anomalous influence, she contacted Site Director S███████ immediately. Addendum 2828-02: Following the events of 06/17/19██, all tests regarding SCP-2828 have been suspended by order of Site Director S███████. Footnotes 1. As in sight, touch, hearing, smell, or taste. Thermoception, proprioception, nociception, equilibrioception, and mechanoreception do not apply. 2. See Special Containment Procedures. 3. A nocturnal and highly intelligent anomalous species that preyed on early hominids. They are known to have kept large libraries dedicated to the study of hominid anatomy and behavior and controlled hominid populations like livestock. They died off suddenly approximately ██████ years ago for previously unknown reasons. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2828" by ooblex, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2828. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. 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SCP-2829 | euclid | SCP-2829 upon recovery. Item #: SCP-2829 Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-2829 are to be contained in a standard biological containment cell at Area-12. All personnel entering the containment cell must wear a level A hazardous materials suit at all times. All personnel coming in contact with SCP-2829 must also be on a strict regimen of depressant drugs to suppress endorphin production and must be rotated every month after a thorough psychological evaluation. Each instance of SCP-2829 is to be tagged with a Teflon-coated chip for identification, with new instances being tagged as early as possible. Description: SCP-2829 is a set (51 individuals at the time of writing) of amorphous organisms superficially resembling banana slugs (Ariolimax californicus). The cells of SCP-2829 instances are structurally similar to human adipocytes1, with the exception of an organelle of unknown function fused to the nucleus and a smaller, more folded smooth endoplasmic reticulum. DNA analysis of the cell nucleus shows a 89±6 percent similarity to baseline human DNA. SCP-2829 reproduces sporadically through budding; the circumstances causing this process are not fully understood at present but are currently thought to be linked to feeding events. Newly-formed daughter organisms instinctively approach humans more eagerly. SCP-2829 instances are physically active and docile in temperament, and often play by racing each other or competing to form towers by stacking themselves. Around humans, SCP-2829 will become excited and bounce in place. If a nearby person approaches SCP-2829, SCP-2829 will move towards that person and climb onto any exposed skin. After nuzzling the skin, SCP-2829 will secrete a mixture of neurotransmitters that numb the pain response and trigger endorphin production in the person's body, then slowly fuse with the skin. Once SCP-2829 is fully fused and the person reaches a heightened euphoric state, SCP-2829 will absorb the person's excess fat then enter a dormant state for several minutes. SCP-2829 will then gradually leave the body. The entire process typically lasts approximately 20 minutes. SCP-2829 does not seem to gain any mass during this process, but tests have shown a possible correlation between the amount of fat absorbed from the subject and the endorphin concentrations just before SCP-2829 exits the body. Addendum: 47 instances of SCP-2829 were recovered from the basement of an abandoned home in ███████, TX, along with the corpse of the house's owner, Dr. Javier Pineda, a former Prometheus Labs employee. An assortment of scientific equipment and various reference books and notebooks were found in the home; the books were damaged beyond recognition, but a series of video logs was partially recovered. + show video log transcripts - Hide 8/26 I don't care that they kicked me out. I'm better off without Phillips and his ego problems suffocating the lab. There's gotta be something I can do, something I can make. I can still help her. I just want her to smile again. For once, just let me make something worthwhile. 8/28 OK, so maybe I didn't think this through. I don't got much to work with out here. Calloway's got my other toolkit last I checked, and nobody's seen him in years. Gonna have to do it by hand. (Dr. Pineda cracks his knuckles.) 8/31 Damn slugs eatin' my garden. Fat yellow bastards. Can't they see I'm busy here? 9/1 Well, I managed to get ahold of Velasquez, and she was able to get me an old sample of that shelved cell project I did back in the day. Thought they torched all that when they booted me. Not complaining, of course, but now I owe her twice. 9/2 OK, good, the little fellas are still viable. I should be able to work out the old kinks no problem. Then I'll just need a template. 9/3 This morning those damn slugs came back, chewing on the petunias. Those are her flowers, you bastards! Leave her alone! 9/4 Something's off about those slugs outside, I know it. Can't put my finger on it, but it's like they're waiting for me when I come outside. Or something. I need a new hobby after all this, clear my head. 9/5 OK. The good news is that the cells work like they used to. The bad news is that they work like they used to. 9/12 THIS IS THE LAST STRAW, SLUG! Gah! Let's see how you like it. 9/15 Congratulations, slug. You've finally managed to do some good in this world, for once. 9/29 OK, I admit. Using the slug as a template was stupid. But it looks like it's working, so score one for being short-tempered. 10/5 I'm gonna have to test this myself. Don't want the men in black coming after me if I turned some mailman into a slug monster. We all remember what happened last time… 10/7 Well, slug, you're as useless as ever. Back to the drawing board. 11/14 Why the hell is it stuck to me? Next thing you know it'll try to take over my brain like some crappy sci-fi movie. Got it out, but that hurt like hell. 12/2 Third time's a charm, right? 12/5 The slug exploded. Not even sure how I did that one. 12/11 Alrighty. This one was good, but I think it starved to death. Need to fix that, since their mouths seal up during the process. Hey, why don't these things have faces afterwards anyway? Okay, think, which one is easier to fix? 12/24 SUCCESS! Oh, Merry Christmas to me! Seriously, this is great. She's going to love this. Who would've thought a slug would do the trick? 12/25 I feel great today. Like I'm light as a feather, walking on clouds. Or however that saying goes. I think there's still room for improvement, though. Needs a little more oomph. 12/30 OK, version 26. Or 27? I can't remember. I wrote it down somewhere around here. We're getting close, I can feel it. 1/4 I'm still hungry. And I just had a big breakfast too, was the weird thing. I'mma grab a bite to eat after I test this next one. The recovery team noted the presence of fresh slime trails leaving the house after the specimens had been secured for transport. Footnotes 1. fat cells |
SCP-2830 | safe | SCP-2830-1-C during routine maintenance, Sep. 2005. Item #: SCP-2830 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2830-1-A through -O are to be secured in Foundation Garage 020-2830. The only unredacted copy of SCP-2830-3 and the original copy of SCP-2830-4 are to be secured in standard Safe-class files in Regional Headquarters 020-Bēth. Twice yearly, fifteen SCP-2830-3-Positive drivers and fifteen agents from Local Task Force 020-Bēth ("Cato Nine Tails") are to perform routine checks and maintenance on SCP-2830-1-A through -O to ensure their continued function, followed by travel outlined in Itinerary 2830. Any disturbances or changes noted in SCP-2830-2Δ1 are to be reported to Regional Command, who will be responsible for revising containment procedures and Object Class, if necessary. Continuing efforts will be made to identify and locate Person of Interest-020830 ("Penrose") and associates and detain them for questioning. Description: SCP-2830 is the collective designation for a series of objects related to a formerly-operating anomalous luxury transportation collective, known as "the Knowledge," believed to be operational from the mid-1960s to 2005. SCP-2830-1-A through -O are a series of fifteen Austin FX4 hackney carriages2 which have been modified via extranormal means. There are three primary features shared by all instances of SCP-2830-1: SCP-2830-1 instances, when driven by SCP-2830-3-Positive individuals, can access a complex series of alternate streets within Greater London, termed SCP-2830-2Δ. The interior cabins of SCP-2830-1 instances form a shared space, approximately ██,███ sq m in size, termed SCP-2830-2Ξ. Exterior spatial position and driving of SCP-2830-1 is effectively 'uncoupled' from the interior experience.3 Despite the existence of SCP-2830-2Ξ, outside observers, regardless of position, see SCP-2830-1 instances as spatially normal, and see the driver and passengers sitting calmly within. Research into the nature of this effect is ongoing. SCP-2830-2Δ, pictured on first exploration. SCP-2830-1-E is visible on center-right. SCP-2830-2Δ is the area which can be accessed via SCP-2830-3-Positive individuals driving SCP-2830-1, a vast and potentially endless series of asphalt streets lined with buildings. The Foundation has, as of yet, not discovered methods of access to SCP-2830-2Δ other than SCP-2830-1, and no travel in SCP-2830-2Δ thus far has indicated presence of life or access by other groups. SCP-2830-2Δ is perpetually dark save for halogen streetlamps approximately every 10 m4. What appear to be buildings, trees, fire hydrants and other street-side accoutrements lining the streets of SCP-2830-2Δ are, in fact, constructed entirely of black asphalt, and display no signs of prior inhabitance or activity by any form of life. A different portion of SCP-2830-2Δ has apparently been accessed by every incursion, and no attempt to meet other instances of SCP-2830-1 within SCP-2830-2Δ has been successful.5 Photographs taken within SCP-2830-2Δ uniformly display distortion and light refraction not visible to the naked eye. All efforts to map SCP-2830-2Δ have thus far ended in failure, owing to the complex and potentially ever-changing internal topography of SCP-2830-2Δ. Exploration of SCP-2830-2Δ is only to take place with Foundation-approved SCP-2830-3-Positive drivers and Level 1 or above Foundation personnel, and said personnel are to never leave view of the SCP-2830-1 instance they utilized to enter SCP-2830-2Δ. SCP-2830-2Ξ is the shared space of the interior cabins of SCP-2830-1-A through -O. Approximately ██,███ sq m in size, it consists of a large ballroom, fifteen entry/exit areas (corresponding to SCP-2830-1-A through -O), restrooms, a large kitchen, storage and ███ rooms believed to have been used for lodging. Though wear patterns in SCP-2830-2Ξ suggest it was in active use for between twenty and sixty years, all furnishings and contents of SCP-2830-2Ξ were apparently removed prior to turnover to the Foundation, save one bronze chandelier, one chair, and █,███ non-functioning light fixtures and water faucets, which show evidence of past regular use. It is not known how SCP-2830-2Ξ received water and power when it was in regular use. The "windows" of SCP-2830-2Ξ's rooms (excepting the fifteen entry/exit areas) are apparently unbreakable and display only still blurred shapes and shine with natural light levels appropriate to the current time in London. No connection between blurred shapes visible and actual locations have yet been discovered, and further destructive testing on SCP-2830-2Ξ has been suspended. The fifteen entry/exit rooms of SCP-2830-2Ξ are a uniform size appropriate to their corresponding SCP-2830-1 instance's interior cabin, and their windows a display an accurate view of the area around said SCP-2830-1 instance. Within each entry/exit room, momentum and sensations accurate to the motion of its corresponding SCP-2830-1 instance can be felt. The four doors of each entry/exit room lead to the world outside the SCP-2830-1 instance, and the rear door leads to the main ballroom of SCP-2830-2Ξ. SCP-2830-3 is a ██-page pamphlet displaying memetic/Class-6 ("Some Concern") infohazardous properties. Reading (and understanding) operative phrases on pages 8 and 13 cause an individual to become SCP-2830-3-Positive. SCP-2830-3-Positive individuals display the following traits: A comprehensive, exact knowledge of streets, businesses and addresses in Greater London, and the most effective methods to wayfind between two or more locations in Greater London. The ability to navigate SCP-2830-1 instances into, and out of, SCP-2830-2Δ easily. Entering and exiting SCP-2830-2Δ can be done at arbitrary locations seemingly unrelated to the actual real-world physical distance between entry and exit points. This ability cannot be used to guide SCP-2830-3-Negative drivers into or out of SCP-2830-2Δ, and SCP-2830-3-Positive instances cannot elucidate or instruct SCP-2830-3-Negative individuals as to the nature of SCP-2830-1's effects or how they are activated.6 It should be noted that SCP-2830-3-Positivity does not change an individual's ability to drive an automobile or driving skill. Therefore, it is recommended that SCP-2830-3-Positive drivers used for testing are trained and licensed drivers with clear safety records. Five excerpts (with redaction of the operative phrases on pages 8 and 13) from SCP-2830-3 are presented below. + Show excerpts from SCP-2830-3 - Hide excerpts from SCP-2830-3 SCP-2830-4, front. SCP-2830-4, back. SCP-2830-4 is a handwritten note purporting to be from a "Penrose," who multiple sources indicate as the founder/operator of "the Knowledge." It was placed on the windshield of SCP-2830-1-A when, on June 5, 2005, SCP-2830-1-A through -O and SCP-2830-3 (in SCP-2830-A's glove compartment) were left in the parking lot of a Foundation-owned facility in Leeds. Overnight footage from the facility, including all backups, is missing. SCP-2830-4 is reproduced and transcribed below. Friends, I am known as Penrose. Many — more, I think, than you assume — know of the bloody world of glamour and strange beauty that lurks beneath the everyday. The Everything-Under-Everything has had its barons, its importers and patrons, for hundreds of years. Us common folk — cab drivers, for instance? — spoke of this world in humble whispers, if we spoke of it at all. But this new, hidden elite yearned to be recognized. To be waited on. They wanted a higher class of every available service. For forty years, the Knowledge provided that higher class. Everyday black cars on the outside, first-class accommodations within. Our Shadowslip Ways took the men and women who bought, sold and lived lives rich with powerful magic all about this city — the beating heart of their world. But my associates and I agree — we are done. Not because of conflict, or tragedy, no; we have done more than most men ever aspire to. We have made our money, made our friends, and it is time for us to slip away and enjoy it all. We want what we built to be admired. If we gave our goods to our biggest clients, they would sell them, or find new brothers to start the idea of the Knowledge anew. But you? You keep strange and beautiful things in perpetuity. I hope you enjoy our work. We certainly did. — Penrose ❊ Footnotes 1. Commonly known as the "Understreets," "Shadowslip Ways." See: Evans, Nathaniel, "Terminology of Minor Groups of Interest in the Greater London Area" Fieldwork: An SCP Foundation Journal (2005): 412. 2. Also called cabs or London taxis. 3. Innerly, Alastair, et al, "Books & Their Covers: 'Complex Uncoupling' and Subjective Interior-Exterior Physical Experiences in SCP-2830 and SCP-███" Observer: An SCP Foundation Journal (2007): 312B. 4. These streetlamps do not appear to require maintenance, but can be removed and damaged. No effort to relocate damaged streetlamps has thus far succeeded, due to the complex nature of SCP-2830-2Δ's topography. 5. All attempts to observe signal flares, fireworks, rockets and other objects sent by teams from other SCP-2830-1 instances have similarly ended in failure. 6. As noted in the Secondary Containment Proposal, it is possible SCP-2830-3-Positive individuals are intentionally withholding this information, or there are other unknown factors to SCP-2830-3-Positivity. As a compromise, Primary Containment therefore stipulates that only fifteen level 0 Foundation staff or contractors are to be SCP-2830-3-Positive at any given time. |
SCP-2831 | euclid | Aftermath of an SCP-2831 attack Item #: SCP-2831 Special Containment Procedures: The known population of SCP-2831 is to be kept in a one square kilometer area surrounded by barbed wire topped chain link fence. Civilians are to be told the area is a protected habitat of the European pine marten (Martes martes). Civilians attempting to enter are to be apprehended, expelled and threatened with legal action if they return. In the event that one or more specimens of SCP-2831 breaches containment, personnel are to be deployed to the area immediately, and authorities in Cahir are to be notified. Personnel are not to make skin contact with any instances of SCP-2831 - all interaction with SCP-2831 specimens is to be carried out in full hazmat suits. Description: SCP-2831 is the collective designation for a race of small humanoids. They are completely built out of common ivy leaves, aside from the tips of the fingers, which appear to be sharpened sticks. They are approximately 50 centimetres tall, and have no visible facial features aside from a pair of shallow holes on the front of the head, presumed to be the eyes. Colonies of SCP-2831 have, as of yet, only been found in Ireland, primarily in and around the small village of ███████, near the town of Cahir. The current known population is confined to an area █.█km outside ███████ (SEE CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES). Despite this, it is suspected that there may be unknown colonies of SCP-2831 in other locations. When in a forested environment, specimens of SCP-2831 are usually peaceful, and generally avoid humans. However, approximately every 3 days, SCP-2831 groups will travel out of the forest to terraform new habitat. When in a non-forested environment, such as a town or city, specimens of SCP-2831 become highly dangerous. Colonies of displaced specimens of SCP-2831 will seek out groups of humans (other species have been proposed to SCP-2831 colonies, all have been roundly rejected) and seek to transform them into a new home for the group. When a specimen of SCP-2831 makes skin contact with a human, a transmutation process occurs. Bone grows out of the feet and roots the human to the floor. Next, the legs fuse together, and the arms fuse to the side of the body. The bone, muscle and blood of the subject begin to turn into the heartwood, sapwood, and other inner-tree bark. The skin then transmutes into cambium and outer-tree bark. This process is noted to work its way methodically up from the feet of the affected human. The hair on the scalp of the affected human then thickens and stretches out into branches, which then sprout leaves. The human stretches to around 4 metres in height during this process. When the procedure is over, the human is left looking indistinguishable from a normal tree. The species of tree which the affected subject becomes varies, but it appears to be typically either birch or oak. Analysis of the bark of the newly created trees have revealed that only trace amounts of human biological substances are present. Another anomalous property noted by personnel is that animals seem to be attracted to the forests created by SCP-2831 colonies. Researchers observing newly created SCP-2831 homes have noted groups of beetles, bees, wasps, mice, deer, and squirrels heading towards the new trees. Personnel have also noted that plants often found in forests, such as ferns, moss and ivy, will seemingly grow out of hard ground or the trees themselves, with no seeds involved. As with the trees, analysis has revealed trace human biological substances in their genetic makeup. Observations of SCP-2831 communities has revealed that there appears to be a hierarchy. The largest instance always seems to be the governor of each respective community, taking control of the smaller specimens. SCP-2831 specimens appear to communicate with each other through simplistic vocal clicking noises. As SCP-2831 specimens have no visible mouth or nose, it is unknown how these vocalisations are produced. Inscriptions, carved into the ground and trees, have also been found to be created by SCP-2831, which appear to be the medieval language alphabet of Ogham. Specimens of SCP-2831 have not displayed any need for sustenance, and appear to be able to live indefinitely. It is unknown exactly how intelligent SCP-2831 instances are, but as they are able to identify and seek out humans, it is suspected that they have near or equal intelligence to humans. Addendum 01: Research by the Foundation has found that stories and legends of creatures highly resembling SCP-2831 are heavily ingrained in the folklore of ███████. It is unknown if there are people who are truly aware of the existence of SCP-2831 as more than a folk tale. Personnel discovered a small mosaic on the side of a building, which appeared to display a creature very similar to an instance of SCP-2831. The mosaic displays a creature seemingly chasing a man through a simplistic forest. Interviews with villagers have determined that they are unaware of where the stories originate from. Foundation research has uncovered that the first mention of a creature resembling SCP-2831 is from the 12th century. Research is continuing. As the existence of SCP-2831 appears to be nothing more than a myth in ███████, the Foundation has decided to keep the stories, poems and artwork in circulation. Addendum 02: Personnel have translated some of the inscriptions made in the SCP-2831 containment zone. They are all written in Ogham. welcome, brethren. meet we will here the rock ones, we welcome you the sky ones, we welcome you we have built this land for peace for us there is no threat here To find out if these inscriptions were in any way able to be prompted, personnel captured an SCP-2831 specimen and attempted to prompt them with questions written in Ogham. The results can be found below + Document 2831-1 - Experiment Logs - Close Test A - ██/█/20██ Subject: SCP-2831 captured specimen Procedure: SCP-2831 captured specimen was prompted with a question written in Ogham on a plank of wood, which read "Why are you changing people?" Results: SCP-2831 captured specimen seemed to stare at the question for a long time, before scratching in a response underneath. This response read: we are building the world for the arrival of the fellow ones. we awoke first. they will come to find a world at peace. Test B - ██/█/20██ Subject: SCP-2831 captured specimen. Procedure: SCP-2831 captured specimen was prompted with a question which read "Who are the fellow ones?" Results: SCP-2831 captured specimen only stared at the question for a few seconds, before scratching a response underneath. The response read: they are our brethren. the rock ones, the sky ones, and the mist ones. they will join us and bring peace. Test C - ██/█/20██ Subject: SCP-2831 captured specimen Procedure: SCP-2831 captured specimen prompted with question which read "When are the fellow ones coming?" Results: SCP-2831 scratched the response almost immediately. The response read: when the world is ready, and trees are all. we have been building for hundreds of years. when all is trees, peace will be, and they will come. After Test C, SCP-2831 refused to answer any more questions, and was released back into containment site. |
SCP-2832 | keter | SCP-2832: Hubris "What do you mean there's a pattern? If it's… If you were down here with us, throwing every procedure we have at this thing, you'd know just as well as we do that there's no pattern! We're so close to a breakthrough, just give us some time!" ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} Item #: SCP-2832 Special Containment Procedures: Prototype Testing Facility 145 has been evacuated, with only a skeleton crew remaining to monitor SCP-2832. Site-22 will no longer be used to contain anomalous objects1, instead serving as a staging area for the SCP-2832 containment team. A circumference and Hume reading is to be recorded once every 24 hours at 13:45, five minutes prior to SCP-2832's regular activation event. Testing equipment should be relocated away from the perimeter at a rate of 1 meter every 250 days, to a point 5 meters away from SCP-2832, and a new perimeter chalked at 1 meter from the threshold. At least two redundant Kant counters are to be kept on-site at all times, along with at least one set of backups for all other monitoring equipment. All personnel will be briefed on Foundation survivor benefits packages prior to taking assignment with SCP-2832. Mobile Task Force Kappa-7 ("Faux Bull, Masked Horse") is stationed on-site and is to be mobilized prior to any activation events or testing. MTF Kappa-7 must remain in the testing chamber while SCP-2832 is in its active phase. When not engaged in active defense, MTF Kappa-7 is to focus efforts on maintaining the structural integrity of the testing chamber. Research is to focus on the link between Hume levels and activation effects, as well as ways to reduce, halt or counteract the expansion of SCP-2832. SCP-2832 will make contact with SCP-████ in approximately 120 years. The consequences of this event cannot be foreseen. Description: SCP-2832 is an unstable cylindrical spatial anomaly with a radius of 11.45 meters2, centered around SERS Prototype Unit Xi-2 in Prototype Testing Facility 1453. Once every 24 hours, SCP-2832's radius expands 1-4mm while the anomaly simultaneously enters its active phase. The particular effect present during any given active phase varies per event, and no pattern in or repetition of the effects of SCP-2832 has been determined. In 65% of activations thus recorded, the effect has lasted the entire 24 hour period. In the other 35% of events, SCP-2832 enters a passive state upon expiration of the effect. During its passive state, the anomaly becomes impermeable, with the exterior taking on an appearance similar to frosted glass, and the SERS unit visible at its center. Scranton Reality Anchors have no measurable effect on SCP-2832, and no method of reducing its expansion has thus far been devised. History: Prototype Testing Facility 145 was an autonomous wing of Site-22 built for research and development in 1997. SERS Prototype Unit Xi-2 had been commissioned on 08/01/2009 for modifications meant to counter non-Euclidean intra- and extradimensional incursions. A routine test on 28/02/2009 resulted in the appearance of a transparent shell around the unit once it was powered on, causing damage to floor and ceiling tiles in the testing chamber. After ascertaining that the unit could no longer be accessed or controlled, either remotely or directly, the chamber was cleared and preliminary containment procedures enacted. The first activation event, and subsequent expansion of the anomaly, was recorded at 13:50 on 01/03/2009, five minutes after a baseline Hume reading was taken inside the chamber. SCP-2832 was classified Keter on 02/03/2009, by unanimous vote of the O5 Council. Addendum 2832-01: Recorded Activations of SCP-2832 A partial list of activation events is found below; for a full list, see the researcher in charge of containment.4 Date Humes Effects Notes 28/02/2009 — Interior of anomaly appears inverted top-to-bottom. First activation of SCP-2832. Hume reading not taken prior to establishment of containment protocols. 18/03/2009 2.3 SCP-2832 shows a static scene of an abandoned farmhouse surrounded by fields of wheat. First time SCP-2832 obscures view of SERS prototype unit. Probe test reveals perimeter is penetrable. Probe ceases motion upon entering SCP-2832 and is irretrievable. 07/11/2009 35.3 SCP-2832 is transparent, with no visible effects. First attempt to enter SCP-2832 with D-Class while active. Testing reveals gravity within anomaly is approximately 0.6 that of Earth standard. D-3257 recovered safely. 10/12/2009 0.5 SCP-2832 takes on red hue. Piscine entities are seen swimming around SERS unit. Personnel report containment chamber smells "fruity". Scuba gear requisitioned for exploration. "Water" displays foreshortening effect: D-3257 seen gradually decreasing in size while progressing toward SERS unit. SCP-2832 enters its passive state for the first time, becoming opaque after 3 hours, 31 minutes. D-3257 not recovered. 04/05/2011 4.1 Containment chamber is flooded with magma, resulting in loss of all testing personnel and equipment. First instance of SCP-2832 activating with adverse effect. Containment chamber evacuation protocols updated. Containment reestablished 17/05/2011, at which point it was observed that SCP-2832's circumference had receded to size recorded 22/04/2010. Further tests with solid objects inside the perimeter, including volcanic rock and lava, have been unable to replicate this effect. SCP-2832 does not activate during cleanup of hardened magma. 20/07/2012 11.6 Appears to be the final battle scene of the Avengers movie. Containment is breached when one of the alien characters is flung through the perimeter of SCP-2832, damaging equipment and causing two casualties. Dr. Kaas is able to subdue entity with a fire extinguisher. Preliminary examination reveals no biological systems. Entity is prepped for full autopsy in Site-22. SCP-2832 enters its passive state after one hour, five minutes, and entity discorporates. Mobile Task Force Kappa-7 assigned to containment chamber in case of future emergence of hostile entities. Morale of containment team noted to be at all-time low levels. 13/08/2013 -2.95 View of Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan, New York City. Scene is in shadow. D-9883 sent with recording equipment to investigate. For further detail, see Exploration Log 2832-04. 03/11/2013 1.7 View of deep space. SCP-2832 becomes perfect vacuum, causing loss of personnel and equipment. Effects last approximately 7 minutes before SCP-2832 returns to passive state. Researcher Ettinger given commendation for implementation of protocols to anchor personnel to equipment in testing chamber, preventing greater losses during incident. Despite this, all power cables in testing chamber disconnect and are sucked into space; Junior Researcher Ballash lost while attempting to recover cables. Lack of cabling causes 48 hour delay until Kant counter can be recalibrated and Hume readings reestablished. SCP-2832 does not activate during this time. 13/09/2014 97 SCP-2832 is transparent with no visible effect. D-Class test reveals no observable effect whatsoever. D-9787 instructed in operation of SERS unit. Multiple attempts made to power down unit, reboot, and change settings, with no effect on anomaly. SCP-2832 reestablishes normal activation patterns after 24 hours. 05/09/2015 54 Farmhouse from event dated 18/03/2009 visible. Wheat fields replaced by open land covered in what is estimated to be 1 meter of clear water. In middle of scene is the corpse of an approximately 6-year-old human male, identity unknown, completely covered by water. Eyes are closed and mouth is open; whirlpool located above mouth. Sound of numerous unseen individuals weeping is audible during entire event. Drone test indicated scene was permeable and non-static. D-19864 enters anomaly and is immediately lost to view. Five minutes later, D-19864 is seen in distance, attempting to swim against current as whirlpool pulls him into mouth. Weeping intensifies until event ends, two hours and eighteen minutes after. Addendum 2832-02 + Exploration Log 2832-04 - Hide block Foreword: After SCP-2832 enters its active state on 13/08/2013, D-9883 is provided hands-free audio and video recording equipment, along with a steel tether, and enters SCP-2832. 00:00: Begin recording. Test of equipment conducted, ascertaining working condition through anomaly. 00:05: D-9883 instructed to look around. Location determined as Tompkins Square Park in Manhattan. Park is entirely in shadow, though midday sun visible beyond. View to the northwest determines shadow cast by large cubical structure. All other views show expected landmarks. SCP-2832 appears as glowing ellipsoid shimmer in air, approximately 3 meters high and 0.3 meters from ground. D-9883 instructed to proceed towards cube, walking north up West 8th Street towards Washington Square Park. 00:25: D-9883 reaches destination. No signs of human life have been observed during transit. Washington Square Park, along with New York University and other nearby buildings, have been completely replaced by cube structure. D-9883 instructed to measure one side. 00:41: Side of cube estimated at slightly longer than 1 km. Surface is smooth, uniform dark material. D-9883 reports texture "feels like recycled plastic". Doors, closed, observed spaced evenly along exterior, at intervals of approximately 5 meters. 00:45: D-9883 turns corner, instructed to open nearest door. Despite lack of exterior handle or knob, door is easily opened. Door opens into small room, well-lit, just large enough to hold one individual, with roof not quite touching individual's head. Interior space seems to be divided into nothing but rooms of a similar size. Each holds precisely one individual. Visible individuals appears to be of African descent; nearest is male. 00:46: Nearest individual takes notice of D-9883. Individual turns to D-9883, placing a finger on his lips and shushing, before returning to previous position. It is noted all visible individuals are aligned facing northeast, to D-9883's left. 00:47: D-9883 expresses discomfort with current situation. Individual startles and turns to D-9883, shouting in Igbo for aid. Other individuals in structure turn to observe D-9883. Without awaiting further instruction, D-9883 runs from structure toward entry point. 00:53: D-9883 ignores commands to cease retreat. Occasional glances behind reveal continuous stream of people exiting cube structure from multiple doors and giving chase. Greater detail cannot be ascertained due to shaky footage. 01:04: D-9883 overtaken by mass of individuals. Persons appear to be of African and Indian descent. Individuals proceed to assault D-9883. 01:11: Monitoring equipment reports cessation of D-9883's life signs. Testing chamber is evacuated, and MTF Kappa-7 readies to counter potential extrauniversal incursion. 01:20: Decision is made to attempt retrieval of equipment and personnel. Retrieval is halted when movement of D-9883's body attracts attention from nearby persons. Female individual of East Asian descent lifts camera to face. Visible in background are human beings of every age, sex and ethnicity. All appear to be in a state of severe distress, wandering aimlessly about area while weeping. No further violence witnessed. Individual examines camera, frowning and shaking head. Says in Thai, "Now what are we supposed to do," and drops camera. Afterword: No further attempt was made to retrieve equipment or personnel. No attempt was made by individuals within SCP-2832 to enter the anomaly from their side. Battery of monitoring equipment expired three hours later. After 24 hours, a Hume reading was taken, after which SCP-2832 entered its active state as expected. - Hide block Addendum 2832-03 + Level 4/2832 clearance or higher required - Credentials accepted On 30/12/2016, SCP-2832 entered its active phase6, displaying view of a dimly-lit cavern. Lateral to the aperture is section of wall in the shape of a chair. Seated upon it is a humanoid entity, approximately 4.5 meters in height, with lavender skin and eight eyes7. Entity appears to notice it is being observed and turns to address personnel8: I did not expect to see you so soon, child race. You have taken too large a step. What you seek is not here, and what is here, you cannot control. So much of what you perceive is incorrect. Filter the unnecessary and focus on that which lies within. Given time, you will join us, but not before.9 Entity lifts hand10, and SCP-2832 enters its passive state. Kant counter malfunctions during next scheduled Hume reading; period of 24 hours required to restart and calibrate unit. SCP-2832 does not reenter active state during this time. Staff Notes + End Note from Dr. Mirtha Kaas - Hide text In the 26 years I have spent studying anomalies, no invention has improved our ability to contain them more than the Scranton Reality Anchor. It is a triumph of engineering, allowing us to assert our collective will over the chaotic and sometimes frightening reality in which we live. It provides a modicum of surety in the face of the unsure, a light by which we may drive back the darkness seeping in through the cracks in the universe. The SRA is a cornerstone in the Foundation's quest to preserve normalcy and protect the human race from the unknown. The possibilities presented by the Scranton-Eamon Reality Sink, derived from the Reality Anchor, are as numerous as they are tantalizing. Its creation is a testament to the capability of our research and development scientists to rise to the occasion of any obstacle. The Foundation would not be anywhere near as successful as it is without their tireless work. The malfunction of Prototype Unit Xi-2 should not be taken as a setback, but as an opportunity to increase our understanding of the nature of reality. It is also a reminder that anomalies can appear when we least expect them. We must ever be on our guard. As for SCP-2832… We've no idea how it came to be. It resists our technology, is heedless of our every attempt to turn it back, and defies common knowledge of what anomalies can be, let alone what they can do. It exists in spite of all evidence that it should not. It is terrifying and wonderful all at once. In its presence, I again become a student of the strange and terrible universe I had once thought myself a master. When I look at SCP-2832, I feel as though I do not know the first thing about anomalies or their containment. I urge my colleagues to come to Prototype Testing Facility 145 and experience SCP-2832 for themselves. The feelings this anomaly evokes in the scientist's heart are truly liberating. Fall not into the hubris of complacent understanding: wonder again at the world. -Dr. Mirtha Kaas, Head of Containment, SCP-2832 - Hide text + Rebuttal from Dr. Joyce Ettinger - Hide text With all due respect to Dr. Kaas — her bravery and leadership are on full display in the body of this article — SCP-2832 is no great wonder of the world. It is dangerous, a menace, and we have a limited time in which to deal with it, even if 119 years, give or take some months and days, seems to be forever from now. And while I agree that the SRA and SERS are fantastic machines, that make our jobs infinitely easier, it stands to reason that we created SCP-2832. Whether it was an accident of design, pure misfortune, or… Hell, maybe we inadvertently summoned some kind of demon. There's no way to know. Regardless, SCP-2832 is our mistake, our burden, our mess to clean up. And given how resistant it is to our technology, I frequently despair that we will ever find a fix for that mistake. I often wonder if any of this has purpose. It does, of course. Our purpose is, as ever, to protect humanity and maintain normalcy. Though I would argue the methods the SCP-2832 containment team has been utilizing to do so have run the gamut from haphazard and reactionary to downright backward-thinking. My point is, if you're going to come here and put yourself in danger for the sake of gawking at a rip in space-time, do it for the right reasons. Don't waste time wondering at the boundless beauty of the universe: get mad. Become extremely angry that this aberration, this abomination, dared exist where we tried to exert control. Use SCP-2832 as inspiration, to further the development of technologies that keep the Foundation's mission strong. Dr. Kaas and I may differ on much, but on one point we are agreed: With our combined skills, we have conquered and contained thousands of anomalies. SCP-2832 will be no different, given time. -Dr. Joyce Ettinger, Head Researcher, SCP-2832 Containment Team Update: A portion of Prototype Testing Facility 145 has been reopened for its original purpose of research and development. Preliminary tests suggest the new prototype may have functionality in containing SCP-2832 and other temporospatial anomalies. The O5 Council has tentatively provided funding for the full implementation of the new Scranton-Ettinger Reality Filter as of 13/01/2017. Footnotes 1. With the exception of SCP-████, which is immobile. 2. As of 31/12/2016. 3. The SERS is a device meant to counteract changes to local reality. Other SERS prototypes have been utilized by the Foundation without incident. 4. As of 08/05/2011, Doctor Mirtha Kaas. 5. It should not be possible for a Kant counter to register a negative Hume rating. Equipment was rotated after this event, but diagnostics found no issue. 6. With a Hume reading of 79.1. 7. Arranged in ring on face. No other facial features present. 8. Personnel report hearing entity speak in multiple languages at once, with their native language most audible. 9. Junior Researcher Reigh given commendation for quick thinking in transcribing message. 10. Personnel describe inconsistent number of digits, with sole note of agreement being that two seem to have been severed at the fourth joint. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2832" by TL333s, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2832. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2833 | keter | SCP-2833-52, photographed prior to its containment. Item #: SCP-2833 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2833 instances are to be held in individual modified humanoid containment cells at Site-147, equipped with hermetically sealed walls and an observation window made of laminated ballistics glass. These cells are to undergo daily remote decontamination. Each SCP-2833 instance is to be supplied a bottle of mineral water and nutrients capsule thrice per day, delivered via inbuilt pneumatic tubes. Interviews conducted with any SCP-2833 instances are to be done via remote microphone. Update (01/07/1975): Mobile Task Force Omega-44 ("Death Seekers") is tasked with identifying and capturing any wild SCP-2833 instances in Northwestern India. While interacting with SCP-2833 instances, MTF Ω-44 operatives are to don Class A Hazmat suits at all times. Update (01/10/2010): All matters pertaining to SCP-2833 are handed over to Sitra Achra Joint Command. Further information is restricted to Project: Sitra Achra personnel. + Access Restricted to Sitra Achra Personnel - Access Granted Pursuant to Section 377 of Sitra Achra Joint Agreement, all instances of SCP-2833 currently contained by the Foundation are to be terminated. Wild instances of SCP-2833 identified are to be captured and interrogated at once. 24 hours after initial detainment, they may be terminated. MTF Ω-44 and GOC Strike Team 3396 "Maha Shakti" are subsumed as Sitra Achra personnel, and are tasked with the capture of wild SCP-2833 instances, due to both teams' prior experiences with SCP-2833. Site-147 is designated as a holding area for captured SCP-2833 instances, and will be under the purview of Sitra Achra Joint Command. Termination of SCP-2833 instances is to adhere to the following guidelines: Personnel supervising termination are to don Class A Hazmat suits. SCP-2833 instances slated for termination are to be incinerated, following decontamination of the termination chamber. Description: SCP-2833 refers to a group of genetically identical male humans, although each instance has a unique physical appearance. All instances of SCP-2833 are dressed in attires typical of the Aghori.1 Languages known to various SCP-2833 instances include Hindi, English, Gujarati, Dogri, Kashmiri, Punjabi, Urdu and an archaic Uralic language that does not correspond to any modern known variants of the Uralic language family.2 SCP-2833 is capable of manipulating organic matter within its body, generating an anomalous parasite classified as SCP-2833-A. It is typically released through bodily orifices and open wounds on SCP-2833's body. SCP-2833-A refers to a parasitic invertebrate resembling insects of the order Diptera, approximately 20 mm in length. SCP-2833-A is red in colouration and capable of flight via its wings. SCP-2833-A typically attempts to enter the body of another vertebrate creature (referred to as "host") through the host's orifices or open wounds. SCP-2833-A instances usually attach themselves into a host's nervous system, allowing a corresponding SCP-2833 instance to manipulate said host's nervous system and sensory organs. This is utilised to induce hallucinations on a target or manipulate said target's body. Internal composition of SCP-2833-A consists primarily of a combination of keratin and muscular tissues with traces of ash. The interior of SCP-2833-A contains a spermatophore, which holds a miniature SCP-2833 instance. Miniature SCP-2833 instances found in SCP-2833-A instances are approximately 2 mm in length and are usually inert. If SCP-2833-A's host is a female human, SCP-2833-A instances may deposit their respective miniature SCP-2833 instance in the host's uterus. Thereupon, they will undergo growth in the host's uterus and consume all organic matter in proximity. Through SCP-2833-A, the "parent" SCP-2833 instance tends to manipulate female hosts to leave their areas of residence and reside in non-urban environs. After a period of approximately one year, a new SCP-2833 instance is born. In 100% of observed birthing events, the female host is unable to survive the process. Newborn SCP-2833 instances retain the memories of respective "parent" SCP-2833 instance, and are capable of speech from birth. Once born, newborn SCP-2833 instances tend to consume their "mother's" corpse. Notably, the death of the host does not hinder the gestation of SCP-2833. Instead, SCP-2833-A generates an unidentified embalming agent to preserve the host's body until the birth of SCP-2833. In those cases, SCP-2833 instances may be born prematurely. The first known SCP-2833 instance (classified as SCP-2833-1) was found in Himatnagar, Gujarat, India on ██/██/1969, where it was implicated in inciting civic unrest via its anomalous properties. SCP-2833-1 was then extradited by Indian authorities upon the Foundation's request. The existence of multiple SCP-2833 instances is identified upon the identification of four instances of SCP-2833 in a cemetery in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India on ██/██/1975. These SCP-2833 instances were previously ambushed by GOC operatives, resulting in the termination of an SCP-2833 instance. The remaining three SCP-2833 instances were successfully taken into Foundation custody. The presence of SCP-2833 instances is identified in rural areas within the Indian states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir. Total population of SCP-2833 is estimated to be in excess of 1,000. Addendum 2833-1: Selected Interviews with SCP-2833 instances. + View Interview Log 2833-1-01 - Hide Interview Interviewee: SCP-2833-1 Interviewer: Dr. Sanjay Sheel Foreword: The following interview is originally conducted in Gujarati. References to SCP-2833-1 have been updated. <Begin Log> Dr. Sheel: SCP-2833-1, I hope you are comfortable in your new quarters. SCP-2833-1: We are very comfortable. Dr. Sheel: That is good. I'm here to ask you a few questions regarding yourself, so I would like your fullest cooperation. Do you understand? SCP-2833-1: We understand. Speak. Dr. Sheel: Can you elaborate on the creatures created from your body? SCP-2833-1: We are a blight cast upon our foes, and victory is claimed. It is ours! Dr. Sheel: Who are you fighting? You were attacking everyone indiscriminately in Himatnagar. SCP-2833-1: Enemies do not exist, perished in the blight of rot and rust. No, we outlast all enemies now. Dr. Sheel: And why do you refer yourself as "we"? SCP-2833-1: We are like the false gods of this land. We are shaped in many forms, yet we are one. Dr. Sheel: Do you regard yourself as a deity? SCP-2833-1: Heresy! We are merely servants to Aom, servitor to the crafter and breaker of this world. <End Log> + View Interview Log 2833-4-14 - Hide Interview Interviewee: SCP-2833-4 Interviewer: Dr. Sanjay Sheel Foreword: The following interview focuses on the existence of multiple SCP-2833 instances outside of SCP-2833-1, and is originally conducted in Gujarati. <Begin Log> Dr. Sheel: SCP-2833-4, we have already identified that you and your fellows are the same genetically. Please explain. SCP-2833-4: We have said before. We are one being. Dr. Sheel: Surely there must be more of you. How many of you are still out there? SCP-2833-4: We are in your cages. We are distant from the hordes of the ignorant. We are grown like crops and livestock. We are growing in numbers and faith, and we will grow until the ascension of Samādhi.3 Dr. Sheel: A Samādhi? Where is it? Who is buried in it? SCP-2833-4: Samādhi is beyond sight. And doctor, the buried will rise. To be consumed is the doorway to rebirth. This is our cycle, waiting for Samādhi with patience. Dr. Sheel: Hmm, and what will happen when this Samādhi arrives? SCP-2833-4: We shall dance the Tandava4 and consume the world for its rebirth. Dr. Sheel: Thank you for your time, SCP-2833-4. <End Log> + View Interview Log 2833-42-06 - Hide Interview Interviewee: SCP-2833-42 (recovered from the Soviet-Afghan border in ██/██/1985) Interviewer: Dr. Sanjay Sheel Foreword: The following interview focuses on the significance of "Samādhi" to SCP-2833 instances, and is originally conducted in Hindi. SCP-2833-42 was chosen as it has proven to be relatively cooperative among SCP-2833 instances contained by the Foundation. <Begin Log> Dr. Sheel: SCP-2833-42, can you describe Samādhi to me? SCP-2833-42: If you intend to seek Samādhi, your quest is in vain. For we are the inheritor to Samādhi. Only we! Dr. Sheel: We will only seek Samādhi if it poses a threat to the world. SCP-2833-42: Samādhi does not threaten. It is we who were threatened, exiled when the Colossi overran Samādhi. We are the remnants, but we are never defeated. Dr. Sheel: Alright. You have previously described yourself as an inheritor of Samādhi. Why is that so? SCP-2833-42: We are of glorious lineage, the chosen stock of Karcist Vaski. Only the strongest and most zealous may serve his purpose. To that end, we cut and consume ourselves to persist and await for Samādhi. Dr. Sheel: Why is it important for you to wait for Samādhi? SCP-2833-42: The blood of our foes for our flesh and servitude. We once claimed our home by Karcist Vaski's miracles, and we shall reclaim Samādhi – that is our oath to Karcist Vaski. Dr. Sheel: Who is this Karcist Vaski? SCP-2833-42: We are. We are Karcist Vaski. <End Log> + Access Restricted to Level 5 Personnel - Access Granted Addendum 2833-2: Based on first-person accounts from [DATA EXPUNGED], SCP-2833 is hypothesised to be an anomalous group belligerent to the Daevite civilisation. However, no mention of SCP-2833 or 'Karcist Vaski' or similar entities have been found in SCP-140 and other affected texts. Below is a quote from SCP-2833-42 when it was asked of any knowledge of the Daevite civilisation. Daeva. They rot as Aom grew. Aom consumed them. But only most. Some used sorcery to flee. As did we. We too fled from those who intend to consume us. We fled! Cowards! Cowards! + Access Restricted to Sitra Achra Personnel - Access Granted Addendum 2833-3: Below is a partial collection of documents attributed to Sir William Henry Sleeman.5 They were collated by GOC and released for Foundation purview under Project Sitra Achra. The rural poor in India speak of a caste of bizarre mystics called the Vātula. As pale as Death, they bear an unusual fetish towards death and decay, and are honoured and feared among the peasantry of India. They are said to hail from a foreign land northwest of India, claiming their legendary homeland as Samādhi – a great city overran by a race of giants. In terms of religion, rumours hold them to revere Shiva. Yet they shun the temples of Shiva and worship among themselves in private. Their personal idol is leonine Sharabha6 entwined with the Ouroboros, which only they worship. These specific symbols harken to those of our esteemed Society, perhaps as a mark of identification. Before their idol, the Vātula frequently chant the word "Aom" in praise of the spirit. In addition, all the Vātula identify themselves as Karcist Vaski, and their sacred language resembles ours. Coincidentally, the legends spoke of Karcist Vaski fleeing southwards when the Colossi overran Adytum. Did he eventually settle upon the land of India and these Vātula be his scion? It appears that the respect and fear commanded by the Vātula is not universal. A group of men indeed oppose them – internally they are called the "Children of Kali", while outsiders fear them as "Thuggee". The Children of Kali Thuggee are aware of the Vātula, slaughtering them without spilling blood or falling prey to the "curses" of the Vātula. Although imitators of the Children Thuggee do exist, the Children Thuggee are singled out through them exclusively targeting the Vātula. On the other hand, the Vātula remain wary of our attempts to interact with them. They regard themselves as the sole survivors of our faith, and dismiss us as charlatans and deceivers. Perhaps we may require to express our sincerity to these ancient compatriots through the strength of action? I have received word from my allies that the "Daughter of Shadow" survived the implantation ritual. The Children of Kali Thuggee shall no longer be the spawn of a non-existent idol, but only Thuggee – deceivers moulded into the image of a false prophet, moulded in turn by us. The Daughter will be unleashed upon all of India and divide the Thuggee. While divided, we shall conquer them. If we exterminate the predator, the prey is allowed space to grow. The Thuggee can no longer harass the Vātula, and surely they will accept us as fellows. All is well. Feringhea has performed well as a sacrifice to our cause. His "testimony" spreads further discord among the Thuggee, in addition to their internal corruption by the Daughter. We will attempt to round up the remaining Thuggee, and have them culled and slaughtered and harvested. If necessary, we may persecute and strike down the Daughter just as much as the Thuggee – both true and false. In private, I have audience with several of the Vātula. It is unfortunate for them to be so reduced from their ancestral glory. They certainly recall their covenant religiously, but little else beyond that. With each cycle of transmigration, it appears that less of the mind and body are retained. The self and the need to reclaim Samādhi (which should be Adytum) are retained, but they are mostly degenerates at this point – mad men lost in the wind. Among those I had audience with, there is only one who retained the semblances of ancient wisdom – a Chiron amongst the Vātula. I have already arranged for him to be sent away to our other holdings, so that the vestiges of his wisdom may benefit the Great Society. Even so, I may be exaggerating the wisdom of this Chiron and I know not when insanity claims this vestige of Karcist Vaski. Addendum 2833-4: Additional material on SCP-2833, recovered from an anonymous private collection. Addendum 2833-5: On ██/██/2014, Mobile Task Force Beta-12 ("Icebreakers") has recovered the carcass of an unknown humanoid in Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia. An autopsy report of the recovered entity is as follows. Autopsy Report SCP-2833-74 Subject: SCP-2833-74 Mass: 184.3 kg Height: 1.82 m Age: Unknown Details: Subject possesses an overgrowth of muscular tissues and bone, with particular emphasis on subject's limbs. DNA testing verifies that it is an SCP-2833 instance. SCP-2833-A instances are identified inside the subject's internal organs. Subject's body is modified to contain an organ analogous to the uterus in its lower abdomen, containing an infant SCP-2833 instance (designated SCP-2833-75). Due to marked differences from SCP-2833, SCP-2833-74 and SCP-2833-75 are slated for classification as a subspecies of SCP-2833. Pending confirmation. As such, SCP-2833-75 will be exempted from Section 377 of Sitra Achra Joint Agreement. Footnotes 1. Ascetic Shaiva sadhus known to engage in post-mortem rituals. 2. Said archaic Uralic language is identified to be a lingua franca among all known SCP-2833 instances. 3. Normally defined as a crypt containing the remains of a saint(s). 4. A divine dance said to be performed by the Hindu god Shiva, believed to be the source of the cycle of creation, preservation and destruction. 5. Sir William Henry Sleeman (1788 – 1856), an administrator in India on behalf of the British East India Company known for spearheading suppression efforts of the Thuggee. Alias: Orin Roisto. 6. An avatar of Shiva in the form of a lion-bird hybrid. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2833" by MrWrong, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2833. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: Aghori B (1).jpg Name: A Aghori sadhu in a cave near badrinath Author: Archit Ratan License: CC BY 2.0 Source Link: Flickr Additional Notes: Image monochrome from original. |
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Image Credit: See licensebox. ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} 5/2834 LEVEL 5/2834 CLASSIFIED Item #: SCP-2834 Euclid Assigned Site Site Director Research Head Assigned MTF Area-02 Dr. Samuel Sudirman Dr. İsmayil Nürÿddinli MTF Stigma-9 (“Evolved from Naturally Occurring Gears, Levers and Pulleys”) Special Containment Procedures SCP-2834-1 is contained by fluid suspension in a specialized containment apparatus installed in the Type Black Reliquary wing of Area-02. A Class-AR Scranton Reality Anchor1 has been permanently affixed to the exterior of the locker, and should be checked monthly for technical integrity. The salinity of this fluid medium has been stabilized at 280‰.2 The pumps and fluid control pipes should be monitored at all times to ensure that the fluid medium remains in constant motion within the containment apparatus. In the event of a power disruption, the containment apparatus should be checked to ensure that the power-input feeds have switched automatically to the on-site backup generators. SCP-2834-2 is contained within a Type B Archaic Weapons storage locker in the E wing at Site-64. A Class-AR Scranton Reality Anchor has also been permanently affixed to the exterior of this locker. Should containment fail on either object, Protocol 2834-06a should be initiated immediately and all possible resources shall be rerouted to secure the destruction of the remaining object. It is unclear at this time that any method to destroy either object currently exists. Research into securing a proper method is ongoing. Description SCP-2834 is the collective designation given to the remains of PoI-0882b ("Robert Bumaro"), with -1 and -2 sub designations given to those items currently within Foundation custody. It is believed that GoI-004 ("The Church of the Broken God") has retained possession of the majority of these remains, but this has not yet been independently confirmed. While a physical body has not yet been retrieved by Foundation personnel, it is also believed that the items in Foundation custody represents the bulk of the anomalous properties exhibited by PoI-0882b during its life. SCP-2834-1 Containment Apparatus SCP-2834-1 refers to 5.8 liters of a highly toxic and anomalous fluid that exhibits synthetic organic properties similar to human blood. While the fluid is devoid of organic protein structures such as hemoglobin and fibrinogen, the fluid does contain biomechanical constructs that appear to mimic the same functions. The vast majority of these constructs are currently inert, and evidence suggests that the breakdown of these constructs has been ongoing for some time. The fluid also displays advanced regenerative properties which has been observed to instigate a rapid generation of additional constructs that propagate throughout the fluid. This has the effect of maintaining the total volume of the fluid at a steady 5.8 liters, despite removal of up to half the volume from the whole. Removed portions of the fluid of less than half the total volume quickly deteriorates and break down into various inorganic compounds. This regenerative property has been observed to produce improper replicates of the original synthetic constructs at the current count of 86ppm.3 This has shown to produce a pronounced deleterious effect in the constructs surrounding the improper replicate. These "improper" constructs have been observed to attack and destroy "proper" constructs in a way that resembles the manner by which white blood cells combat hostile blood contaminates. It is currently believed that it is this regenerative property that causes SCP-2834-1 to absorb available metallic compounds that it comes into contact with in order to both provide fuel for the conversion as well as basic construction materials which it uses to replicate. As the process is clearly flawed, the consumption rate of available material is both rapid and has no postulated upper end. Due to security and ethical concerns, SCP-2834-1 has not been provided enough raw material to effect complete regeneration. As the functional portions of SCP-2834-1 exhibit properties similar to that of SCP-882, Dr. Nürÿddinli devised an apparatus that utilizes a saline-injected fluid medium in the containment process. This saline-rich medium has shown to vastly inhibit both the regenerative process of SCP-2834-1 as well as its ability to absorb additional metallic material. To date, this apparatus has proven to be the only effective means by which SCP-2834-1 can be safely contained. It is currently unknown what process would occur should SCP-2834-1 be allowed to consume enough material to fully regenerate. SCP-2834-2 refers to a stylized war hammer that once belonged to PoI-0882b. Its properties are such that it resists all known scanning and analysis techniques, but it is believed to be constructed primarily of a neodymium/iron/beryllium-bronze alloy. References to SCP-2834-2 are found throughout the Foundation database, most frequently in entries related to both GoI-004 & PoI-0882b. As such, it is clear that SCP-2834-2 once displayed a variety of anomalous properties, but is now considered non-functional due to the same event that rendered portions of SCP-2834-1 inert. Research into both objects is ongoing. Attached Addenda Discovery On 25 August, 2019, a member of MTF Stigma-9 (“Evolved from Naturally Occurring Gears, Levers and Pulleys”) was approached while off duty at a cafe in Athens, Greece by an unknown person who identified themselves as a member of GoI-004. This individual stated that they had something they wished to turn over to the Foundation, and a meeting was set up. The following is a transcript of the video log taken during that meeting. ■ 2834.doc.01 - Transcript ■ □ 2834.doc.01 - Transcript □ MTF Action Log Video Transcript Date: 26 August, 2019 Mobile Task Force: MTF Stigma-9 (“Evolved from Naturally Occurring Gears, Levers and Pulleys”) Active assets: François Arnaud (Command - "Speartip"), Pantelis Kallelis ("Boots"), Thalia Petroglou ("Guns"), Baariq Hajji ("Tinker"), and Anna Campbell ("Wasp") Foreword: Meeting was scheduled in an abandoned warehouse near Piraeus Harbour, Greece. Stigma-9 Alpha Team was tasked with making the exchange, with Beta and Delta teams on standby in an adjacent warehouse. Transcript is taken from Commander Arnaud's helmet camera. [BEGIN LOG] [Alpha team can be seen arrayed throughout the room, all appear to be heavily armed. Speartip's view sweeps back and forth as he visually inspects his operative's positions. His attention is drawn by the sound of the warehouse doors opening, and the view swivels back in time to see a small group of cloaked and hooded figures enter, two of which are carrying a long casket-like object between them.] Speartip: That's far enough. Gently lower the object to the ground and step back. Unknown Person 1: We mean you no harm. We just wish- [voice breaking] We just want to make sure this is done right. [The figures set the casket on the ground and step away from it, moving as a group back to the door. As they do, Speartip gestures for Tinker forward, and he moves forward to examine the casket.] Speartip: What is it? Unknown Person 2: This is all that remains of the Builder, His Holiness Robert Bumaro. [Tinker stops, mid-stride and glances up at the speaker as he crouches into a combat stance, his weapon at ready.] Speartip: You must be joking. You wouldn't just give over something like that. [The second speaker steps forward and removes their hood, revealing a face partially disfigured by a haphazard array of cybernetic implants. The implants themselves do not appear to be functioning, and dried blood can be seen crusting the joining of flesh and metal.] Otomiel: I am Speaker-Operant 0tomi3L. Until recently, I was His Holiness' Left Hand and emissary to the United Church from the Maxwellists. I speak for the Maxwell Collective. [The first speaker steps forward and removes ver hood, revealing a face equally damaged, with segments of broken copper plating covering half of ver exposed skull.] Hespera: I am Speaker-Matriarch Hespera, and I was His Holiness' Right Hand and emissary to the the United Church from the Cogwork Orthodoxy. I speak for them. Or what's left of them. Speartip: Ok, you have my attention. What happened? The Schism erupt again? Otomiel: No. Something else. We've come to warn you, Jailer, and the Council that rules what's left of the United Church of the Broken God decided that the only way you would take us seriously is if we brought you this. Hespera: What power we have left, we gladly offer to the Foundation. An ancient evil is stirring, and the echoes of Kalmaktama can be heard even louder than before. We were attacked, in the sacred precincts of the Citadel itself. An offshoot, heretical sect called the Mekhanics opened a Way, and a great evil showed its face again after a thousand years of silence. Otomiel: We thought them broken, destroyed long ago. We weren't ready and we have paid the price of our lack of foresight. Spearpoint: The Mekhanics? Aren't they a group of exiles hiding out in Louisiana somewhere? Hespera: It is unwise to think of them as insignificant. Alone, perhaps. But they have allied themselves with a Klavigar. [She spits into the dirt, and a glob of bloody phlegm can be seen on the ground at her feet.] Otomiel: [Gesturing at the casket.] Here is all that's left, Jailer. You don't seem to understand, our power is done. His Holiness believed that his blood was the secret to defeating the Grand Karcist the first time, and Wan be willing, perhaps it will serve you now. It's done nothing but to bring us grief. [The two of them pull their hoods back up to hide their disfigured faces and turn to walk out of the warehouse.] Spearpoint: Wait. You don't mean THE Grand Karcist? Ion is dead, everything you've said points to that. Hespera: [Pausing at the door.] He was dead, Jailer, but their kind is hard to kill. I remember what you and yours were not around to even see. You are not ready for what is coming, and that prospect terrifies me. [She gestures at the casket] The blood is poisoned, you do not have much time to learn its secrets. I suggest you start quickly. [END LOG] Rendering discovered on the container provided by GoI-004 Afterword: The GoI-004 representatives left, and SCP-2834-1 & -2 were collected and immediately shipped to Area-02 for study. The casket itself was constructed of plates of hammered beryllium-bronze lined with thin plates of shaped granite. The sides and bottom plates were firmly adhered to the metal, though the lid was removed in two sections. A stylized representation of Robert Bumaro was found embedded on the surface of the interior lid, and was made of a variety of various metal alloys, several of which are still unknown. The casket contained an 8-liter metal canister also lined with granite that was slowly being consumed by SCP-2834-1, and SCP-2834-2 was found wrapped in several layers of purple funerial velvet. Nothing else was found within. Additional Research SCP-2834-2 Object Dossier SCP-2834-2 file photo Researcher: Dr. İsmayil Nürÿddinli Shechtman.aic, assisting DATE: 01 September, 2019 Creation Date: c. ~1100 BCE, Exact date unknown Physical Description: Object is a large war hammer constructed from a variety of known and unknown metallic alloys. Each piece is independently fashioned and appears to retain its overall shape using highly localized and directional magnetic forces. While the object is currently inert and potentially inoperable, reference text suggests that the weapon is capable of a wide variety of anomalous purposes. There are observational accounts of the weapon producing a powerful beam of an unknown energy type,4 highly modular reconfiguration aspects,5 the ability to produce a highly localized field of intense gamma-spectrum radiation,6 as well as a wide variety of other unconfirmed capabilities. Even in its latent state, object still radiates a stable field of Akiva radiation. While not particularly powerful, it is believed that the persistent strength of this field indicates that the weapon is merely in a dormant state rather than having been rendered totally inoperative. Medium: Steel (w/ trace Ni, Cr, Mo), Bronze (w/ trace Be, UkE-3, UkE-47), Gold, Palladium, Tungsten, and various other unknown compounds. Dimensions: Shaft: 1.83m L | Head: .7m W | Weight: 9.6kg Object Location: Archaic Weapons Vault, E-Wing, Site-64 Notes: Despite my initial misgivings at having this object assigned to me, I've been able to make several advancements as a result of its study. One of the most promising areas of advancement has been an indirect discovery made by Schachtman.aic, where it was able to modulate the Class-AR SRA emitter array to allow it to be more effective at minimizing the Akivar field surrounding the device. This has allowed me to work much more directly with the thing than I originally anticipated, and having a stable Akivar field we can modulate effectively at will is bound to have far-reaching applications throughout all of our Type Black research. The implications of finally understanding the secrets of pre-Hellenic Beryllium-Bronze are also quite exciting. While there are many examples of inert versions of devices created with the alloy, having such an easily accessible and merely latent example of a working BB artifact is a treasure in and of itself. I don't anticipate that the specific mysteries of UkE-3 and UkE-4 will be unlocked easily, but the mere fact that they exist in this construct where they haven't been found before is already a breakthrough. I'll need to cross-reference my findings throughout the Foundation database but having Schachtman.aic's aid on the research has already helped a great deal with correlating my findings with those of previous Materials research teams. If we can derive enough data to be able to synthesize even ONE of the UkE elements, all the funding and resources poured into this project will have been worth it. Update: 13/12/2019 - ■ 2834.doc.02 - Memo to Overseer Command ■ □ 2834.doc.02 - Memo to Overseer Command □ SCPF Internal Memorandum FROM: MTF Stigma-9 Alpha Team Commander Arnaud TO: O5-12 DATE: 13 December, 2019 RE: Potential Kelipat Nogah benefit? After we received the commander-level notification of the creation of the Kelipat Nogah Initiative, I've been reviewing my files in order to see if there is anything I can provide that might be of assistance to the work that you and Dr. Low have been conducting. As you may already know, Stigma-9 has been put on standby footing after the events surrounding the acquisition of SCP-2834, and we've begun integrating a few new assets from the CotBG. If we can be of any assistance to Xi-8, just give the word. These guys know their stuff, and some of them have mentioned that the United Church has already sent a few folks over there to help out. Asset-provided drawing of PoI-0882b Regardless, going through my records, I found something that I want to dig further into. The Church has absolutely stonewalled any of our attempts to find out more about what happened to Bumaro. Aside from a few mutterings about the Mekhanics and the single mention of a Klavigar from Speaker-Matriarch Hespera, we've heard nothing. Until yesterday. One of my contacts in the CotBG central union was able to provide this drawing to my team. This drawing was made after my contact had a meeting with the Builder himself. My asset told me that in the past few years Bumaro had become increasingly more reclusive, rarely attending open Church ceremonies, often handing over responsibilities for rituals that he had routinely supervised for decades. Now, I think we know why. It's obvious in that drawing that something was aging him. Dr. Nürÿddinli tells me that they found some really questionable stuff in SCP-2834-1, and if the Sarkics can get to Bumaro, they can get to just about anyone. The guy was a relic, but you don't live to be 3000 years old without being supremely careful in personal security. SCPF Internal Memorandum FROM: O5-12 TO: MTF Stigma-9 Alpha Team Commander Arnaud DATE: 13 December, 2019 RE:RE: Potential Kelipat Nogah benefit? Look into it. Get back to me immediately with any results. Update: 21/12/2019 - SCPF Internal Memorandum FROM: MTF Stigma-9 Alpha Team Commander Arnaud TO: O5-12 DATE: 21 December, 2019 RE:RE:RE: Potential Kelipat Nogah benefit? I got it. Attached please find a transcript of a video file I received just a few minutes ago from my CotBG asset. This is very bad. ■ Attachment: video_transcript.pdf, 1.83mb ■ □ Attachment: video_transcript.pdf, 1.83mb □ Date: 05 August 2019 Source: Internal security footage, multiple cameras Location: Unknown, presumed to be the GoI-004 "Citadel" Foreword: This is the first footage we've ever gotten from inside the GoI-004 headquarters. While we have long assumed it to be somewhere in the islands off the coast of southern Greece, we've never been able to accurately locate it. Despite multiple assets we have implanted in GoI-004, their internal security is such that we still don't know precisely where it is, much less actually seen inside it. It is my assessment that our acquisition of this video represents a planned leak. [BEGIN LOG] [The video begins abruptly in the middle of an ongoing conflict. The view is from the top of a tall stone wall, looking down upon a thin stretch of beach and what looks to be surf breaking on underwater anti-landing craft hazards. The feed is unaccompanied by audio, but the view is distorted by successive bright detonations as weaponry out of frame discharge towards several figures caught in the surf. The figures are difficult to make out as two appear to be constantly shifting and merging with each other to send sheets of flame towards the walls. It then breaks apart to avoid the returning fusillade by ducking beneath the water. The other figure shimmers and fades, sometimes disappearing entirely only to reappear elsewhere, each reappearance punctuated by a massive visual distortion and a wash of static. The view distorts again as another massive concussion impacts the walls and the feed once more disappears into static and does not return.] [When the video feed cuts back in, it's from a different camera, this time showing a long hallway with several doorway openings along the eastern wall. A large hole has been torn in the western wall, and the area directly in front of it is strewn with rubble. Several members of GoI-004 can be seen rushing towards the opening, their weapons trained on the hole, and rapidly discharging at the two figures that can be seen climbing through it. The larger of the two reaches towards the group, and three of the oncoming defenders suddenly erupt in gore as their organic portions twist and burst apart under an obvious carnomantic assault. The second figure once more disappears, only to reappear amidst the remaining GoI-004 defenders. The figure moves in a blur, rapidly cutting down the defenders before being joined by the first. The larger splits momentarily into two distinct people, a Black man and woman, both clothed in loose white garments. They appear to converse for a few moments, then head off away from the camera and out of view.] [The view shifts several times through different angles in several different hallways, each showing scenes of combat as the assault team makes their way methodically through the defenders. At one point they are forced to retreat through a side passage, only to reappear behind the defenders and resuming their attack.] [The final video feed is in what appears to be a large audience chamber, Speaker Otomiel & Speaker Hespera can be seen flanking what looks like an older and smaller figure carrying a large hammer.] Bumaro: Hold fast, my children. They go no further than this. Otomiel: We have reinforcements on attack trajectories from the satellite, but they are only just now entering high orbit. They'll be here in- [Their voice cuts off mid-sentence, and both Bumaro and Hespera look over at him. Otomiel stares blankly into the space before him, clearly intent on whatever internal conversation he is having. Suddenly, he blinks and looks around at the other two.] Hespera: What is it? Otomiel: They aren't coming. They were intercepted in the high atmosphere by a Mekhanic strike team. Bumaro: Are you certain they were Mekhanics? Not some other group? Otomiel: [Shaking his head.] They came in close using United Church transponder codes, claiming to be from Luna 1. They got close enough for our scanners to catch the Mekhanic hull plating, but it was too late. They got off a burst transmission to the Citadel before they died, but… they're not coming. Hespera: Damnit. We should have eradicated those heretics when we- Bumaro: Enough, Hespera. What is done is done. They were untouchable as long as they were in that nexus. We knew the risks in letting them get there. [He sighs] Excommunication wasn't enough, it seems. Fine, we can handle the Klavigar and her apprentice. [Bumaro hefts the hammer, though it's clearly difficult for him to do so.] Bumaro: Prepare yourselves, it is time. [The video seems to cut out for just a moment, then three figures can be seen standing in the audience hall, not far from the three GoI-004 leaders. The smaller of the three looks like a young girl, dressed in form-fitting black clothing and carrying a long, bloody dagger in each hand. The other two are dark-skinned, dressed in loose white robes, now spattered with gore and singed in various places.] Bumaro: Saarn. You should be dead; I saw your corpse wash up on the shore of Kythera after that abomination you called Master abandoned your sarkic crusade. Saarn: You should know better than that, priest. That body wasn't necessary anymore. [Bumaro grunts.] Saarn: Looks like your body isn't faring much better. What's wrong, age finally catching up to you? [Bumaro opens his mouth as if to speak, then doubles over in pain as another burst of static washes out the view. When it returns, a fourth figure has joined Saarn and the others. This one is taller, dressed immaculately in a dark grey suit, which contrasts sharply with the burnished bronze color of his hands and his stylized canine head.] Hespera: Jackal. You are a traitor as well as a heretic. I should have killed you centuries ago. Jackal: You tried, and you failed. To be honest, failure is all I've come to expect from you and your Broken Church. [Hespera makes as if to speak, but is interrupted by Bumaro collapsing to the ground, his hammer clattering to the floor. Otomiel rushes to his side and Hespera steps forward, the segmented portions of ver left arm rotating and shifting aside to reveal the tripartite barrel of a gun.] Jackal: You are the heretics following a broken and obsolete dogma. Bumaro never wanted to rebuild MEKHANE! Rather, he fooled you all for thousands of years whilst he horded power like a twisted caricature of the Goddess he claimed to serve. Just look at him! Even now, he is falling apart. Bumaro: What have you done, Jackal? I am the only one that could hold back the Flesh! Do you think you will somehow be spared? Jackal: [Laughing] Not at all. Once we are finished here, O Lithodómoi are leaving this world. As you should have done when you thought you defeated Ion. I go to finish what you failed to do, and my time here is drawing to an end. This world can go to the Flesh for all I care. The Klavigar taught me what I needed to know about viruses in order to poison you, and now I am here merely to watch you die. [Saarn and her companions step into motion, the man and woman flowing back into one form as they move to attack Otomiel and Hespera. Saarn flickers out of view, reappearing to Hespera's side long enough to slam her fist repeatedly into the side of Hespera's face, knocking ver away from Otomiel and Bumaro, disappearing again as Hespera's gun fires into the space where Saarn had been. Naman shifts to the side, avoiding a beam of incandescent fire from Otomiel, responding with a withering rain of bone shards which slice into his robes like razors. Blood fountains from several places along his body, along with the darker fluid from his prosthetics. Jackal steps forward and picks up Bumaro's hammer. He looks down at the machine that was once a man and shakes his head.] Jackal: You should never have tried to replace MEKHANE, mortal. Now, you never will. [He hefts the hammer easily in his metal hands, then swings it down hard against Bumaro's head, shattering it in a spray of broken machinery and a fountain of black fluid. Hespera and Otomiel scream in unison and collapse to the floor. Jackal laughs, then drops the hammer onto Bumaro's twitching body.] Saarn: It is done. Thank you, Scythas, our covenant is at an end. Jackal: Thank you, Klavigar. I'll admit, I didn't think your Grand Karcist's plan would work. [He gestures towards the now-still form of Bumaro.] It's a relief, being wrong. [He smiles.] May this world be everything you want it to be. [He bows, then the video feed abruptly cuts out.] [END LOG] Afterword: The video speaks for itself. I believe the two others with Saarn are Enitan Sabatier and Enu Duvernay, the leaders of the Darkwater Lodge. I assume their co-mingled form is Naman da ke Tsatsa, but we have precious little data on it. I'm not sure what you and Dr. Low are planning, but I'd count out GoI-004 on being able to help overmuch. Arnaud out. Act II: Exierunt ut Vinceret | In Memoria, Adytum Footnotes 1. The Class-AR SRA has been upgraded to provide additional protection against Akiva Radiation. While this upgrade has been shown to have a 61.8% rate of effectiveness against Akivar spikes, it should be considered as an advanced early-warning system for a potential containment breach only. 2. Parts Per Thousand 3. Parts Per Million 4. Observable effect was noted to be similar to that of high-intensity plasma or laser discharge. 5. There are many artistic renderings and physical descriptions of the weapon, each one different in physical shape, but always a hammer, and always made of a variety of metallic alloys. 6. This was observed to be capable of causing immense damage to organic material, often utilized to destroy or weaken Sarkic and/or carnomantic constructs. 7. As of yet undiscovered elements ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2834" by MalyceGraves, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2834. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Image 1 Source: Flikr License: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: bumarohammer.jpg Author: Mike Grauer Release year: 2011 Image 2 Source: Flikr License: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: fluidcontainment.jpg Author: Ben Chun Release year: 2005 Image 3 Source: Deviant Art License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Title: bumaro.jpg Author: Praise Mekhane Release year: 2020 Note, despite the DA notation that this is copywrite, it is a derivative work of the SCP-Wiki, inspired by work released under CC BY-SA 3.0, and thus carries the same derivative license. Image 4 Source: Flikr License: CC BY-SA 2.0 Title: bumaro_old.jpg Author: Kate Yan Release year: 2007 |
SCP-2835 | safe | SCP-2835 Item #: SCP-2835 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2835 is to be permanently contained in its locker at Site-59. As its anomalous effects only surface when a human subject plays SCP-2835 in a VCR, further viewing has been prohibited by the order of Dr. Naismith. Description: SCP-2835 is a VHS video cassette of a previously unreleased episode of The Adventures of Paddy the Pelican, a short-lived WENR-TV cartoon series from the fall of 1950. The episode is titled "Love Me, Do It!" SCP-2835 is longer than the average episode of the show, running for 30 minutes as opposed to five minutes. Although the plot remains largely the same (Paddy the Pelican searching for his long-lost father), the content of SCP-2835 changes depending on the reaction of the viewer. The title character (referred to as 2835-1) will periodically interact with the viewers and prod them to express their opinion of the cartoon so far, often in a defensive, demanding, and threatening manner. Contrary to earlier episodes of the show, SCP-2835-1 displays characteristics of extreme paranoia and demands constant affirmation. Test Log 2835-D-2239 Viewer: D-2239 <Begin Log> [Redacted for relevance] SCP-2835-1: So Freddy Fox knows who my real father is? Ain't that a laugh and a half. Who were you expecting my father to be, █████ ██████████? D-2239: How do you know my name? SCP-2835-1: No, no, no, no-no-no-no-no. We're not doing this "answer a question with a question" crap. I asked you who you think my real father is. I think I'm entitled to an answer, █████. Do you have any idea how hard I worked on this episode?! D-2239: …Kenny Crow is your dad? SCP-2835-1: Good Christ, are you blind?! Kenny and I are like the same age. I mean, where did you get the idea that he's my old man? Am I really being that confusing?! D-2239: I'm sorry. SCP-2835-1: You're sorry? Don't care! Reap what you sow. Reap it! [SCP-2835-1 begins sobbing hysterically] SCP-2835-1: I'm sorry. I'm a failure. I don't know why I even bother with this show anymore. D-2239: Look— SCP-2835-1: Reap what you sow, cocksucker! [screen cuts to black, tape ejects] <End Log> Test Log 2835-D-2419 Viewer: D-2419 <Begin Log> [Redacted for relevance] SCP-2835-1: Gee whiz, I sure do love ice cream cones. How about you, ██████? [13 seconds of silence] SCP-2835-1: I'm talking to you, ██████. D-2419: Excuse me? SCP-2835-1: I'm holding an ice cream cone. It looks delicious. Don't you think it looks delicious? This isn't hard, ██████. I know you didn't go to college or anything, but don't tell me you're so stupid you don't know what a good ice cream cone looks like. D-2419: The fuck? SCP-2835-1: Yes, or no? Is this ice cream delicious? God! I put all this work into making this ice cream look tasty, and here you are twiddling your thumbs at me. Do you have any idea how disrespectful that is?! D-2419: Dude, your cartoon isn't even that great. A lot of the animation just cycles over itself without any regard for lip syncing. [SCP-2835-1 drops the ice cream] SCP-2835-1: See that? That shit was the last mistake you ever made, you dumb Hoosier fuck. D-2419: Are you gonna get back to the cartoon, or— SCP-2835-1: No! You had your chance to watch my work respectfully, you inbred horse-fucker. Then look what you did? "Daaah, dude, you suck, I could be a better cartoon pelican than you ever could be, I brush my teeth with bacon grease, what's long division?" I swear to God and all his saints and angels I'm gonna fucking scoop you! Down the throat, right in the acid, everything you hold dear, reap what you sow! D-2419: Fuck you. SCP-2835-1: Reap what you sow, ██████ ███████████. 2499 N. ████ Terrace, ████████, Indiana, █████? Your kids are adorable. Especially ██████. Do they know that their own father fed them to me? D-2419: Wait, there is no way in hell that you knew— SCP-2835-1: Reap what you sow! You deserve it. Everything gets what they deserve. Even the undeserving get what they deserve. But the deserving? The deserving! Oh, yeah. You and everyone you love! Reap what you sow! I am gonna enjoy every second of this, and you've got no one to blame but yourself. Reap what you sow! Reap what you sow! Reap what you sow! Reap what— [screen cuts to black, tape ejects] <End Log> Addendum: Effective 11/19/16, further viewing of SCP-2835 has been suspended indefinitely by Dr. Naismith. Proposals to resume viewing with SCP-1722 present are currently pending review. (Note: We can't take any more chances. Even if he's bluffing, it's specific bluffing, and the implications are, at best, troubling. - Dr. Naismith). |
SCP-2836 | safe | Item #: SCP-2836 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2836 is to remain secured in a standard humanoid containment cell equipped with a water resistant high rise ceiling. Communication with the subject outside of approved interviews is not advised. During said interaction, SCP-2836 is to be provided with a suitable covering for its mouth in order to speak clearly and maintain steady breathing. Description: SCP-2836 is a male humanoid of relatively slender build, height measuring approximately 2 meters. The subject is in his mid to late 20's and is most often seen wearing a black wet suit with waterproof fingerless gloves. Subject on occasion has also been seen wearing standard provisional Site 38 attire. SCP-2836 speaks fluent English with a faintly detectable accent from the southern United States. While usually docile, SCP-2836 seems to suffer from bouts of depression, at times resisting attempts at communication with researchers. Though most of the subject's attributes appear basically normal, SCP-2836 exhibits anomalous qualities in its method of self-transport. In any dry environment, the subject appears to be completely submerged in water and will seem to swim or float in midair. Characteristics of aquatic buoyancy affect all movements of the subject, thus making walking, running or balancing on floors essentially impossible. Additionally, the subject's hair will appear to waft in various directions as though affected by an aquatic environment despite the lack of such conditions. However, SCP-2836 has proven completely capable of normal breathing in these cases, though communication with the subject in dry areas has also been deemed impossible. All uttered speech will sound garbled and washed out as though being spoken underwater, causing instances of SCP-2836-11 to project from the subject's mouth. Conversely, another set of anomalous attributes become apparent when SCP-2836 is actually submerged in water. In this state, SCP-2836 will suddenly succumb to conventional gravity. Previously impossible movements will be aptly performed as though being done in a waterless environment. Words spoken by SCP-2836 are also fully understandable in these conditions. However, the subject's ability to inhale ceases, limiting the amount of phrases able to be said as well as how long SCP-2836 can remain submerged before suffocating. SCP-2836 first came to the attention of the Foundation following a localized incident taking place near ██████████, Florida. On June ██, 20██, a mother, father and young daughter were found dead and waterlogged on the shore of █████ Beach, the result of a boating accident that had occurred the previous night. The surviving older son was later discovered 2-3 miles down the beach floating over the sand and sobbing uncontrollably, releasing large clouds of SCP-2836-1. Attempts at getting the son medical attention were only met with resistance, forcing him to 'swim' well above the reach of people on the ground. When air support arrived, the son frantically escaped into the ocean, where he was able to somehow sprint away on the sandbars at full speed, only occasionally coming above the surface to 'breathe'. Subsequent to amnesticizing all parties witnessing these phenomena, Foundation field agents stationed in the area were able to locate and detain the young man via surveillance drones. Open Interview 2836-4 - Close Interview 2836-4 The following is a video recording transcript of the 4th interview conducted with SCP-2836 since containment. Interviewer: Dr. Garrison, Site 38 advisor and presiding researcher of the subject. Begin playback - 11:08 A.M., 7/12/██ [Dr. Garrison enters the room and shuts the door behind him. Proceeds to take a seat.] Dr. Garrison: Good morning SCP-2836! [directing his greeting upwards.] [SCP-2836 is seen doing the dead man's float approximately 6 meters off the floor of the interview room. No response.] Dr. Garrison: Would you care to join me down here at the table? I need to give you your mask so we can talk. It won't take very long, I promise. [A brief pause occurs before a garbled sigh is heard from SCP-2836, releasing a sizeable cluster of SCP-2836-1. Subject slowly starts making his way towards Dr. Garrison.] Dr. Garrison: Thank you, I appr-whoops! [Garrison is seen quickly moving his cup of coffee out of the way of a sudden rain of water droplets from SCP-2836-1 bursting on the ceiling.] Ha, I'm getting good at that, aren't I? Oh, here you go. [Hands the subject a rubber ventilation mask filled with water to enable communication. The subject's nose is uncovered to allow breathing. Subject complies and puts on the ventilator.] Dr. Garrison: Careful, don't spill. Very good. So let me just start by asking, how are you feeling today? SCP-2836: [brief pause] 'Bout the same. Dr. Garrison: Happy? Sad? Somewhere in the middle? SCP-2836: I don't really care to think about it much. [periodic breathing through the subject's nose can be heard.] Dr. Garrison: For the record, just give me a simple adjective. First thing that comes into your mind. SCP-2836: … Bored, I guess. Dr. Garrison: [pen scribbling] Are you not satisfied with your accommodations? SCP-2836: I'm just… bored. Dr. Garrison: Well now, I know this place can get a little dull after a while. But maybe I can help you, talk to the other directors and make you a bit more comfortable. What do you think would make things less boring for you around here? [No response from the subject for several seconds, just breathing.] Dr. Garrison: Any ideas? SCP-2836: [Subject shakes head and is seen turning away from Dr. Garrison, seeming to lose interest in the interview. Subject slowly begins to float away from the table.]. Dr. Garrison: [grabs onto the subject's arm] Now hold on, just stick around a little longer, please? [Subject remains still for several seconds before weakly clasping the interview table, re-anchoring himself in front of Dr. Garrison.] Dr. Garrison: Now you can't expect me to believe that you have no interests whatsoever? SCP-2836: [another brief pause] I miss our boat. Dr. Garrison: [grinning enthusiastically] Well now we're getting somewhere. Please, tell me all about your boat. [SCP-2836 seen pushing his hair out of his face from the aquatic effect. Nods gently at Dr. Garrison.] SCP-2836: My dad bought it when I was just a little kid. He decided to name it, almost like it was a member of the family. Dr. Garrison: Oh? And what did he name it? [SCP-2836 falls silent.] Dr. Garrison: Do you remember? SCP-2836: [nodding] Jenna… after my mom. He had it engraved on the hull. Dr. Garrison: How thoughtful. [SCP-2836 stares blankly at the table, breathing steadily.] SCP-2836: We spent a lot of time on that boat. I started to have dreams about it. Dr. Garrison: Dreams? About 'Jenna'? SCP-2836: No, not exactly. I would fall asleep during our trips. The waves would make me tired. I would feel like I was floating. And then, that's how my dreams would feel. Dr. Garrison: I see. SCP-2836: It felt so real. Sometimes, I'd dream about falling to the bottom of the ocean, and I'd feel my body hit the sand and snap awake. Dr. Garrison: Ah, you're referring to a hypnic jerk. SCP-2836: I don't know. But then came that night… [Subject seen grasping the interview table tightly.] Dr. Garrison: Go ahead, I'm listening. SCP-2836: I was so soundly asleep, dreaming about the waves. I didn't even hear the huge storm that had hit us. And next thing I know, I'm thrown from the deck. I snap awake… and there I am, floating… above the water, like I'm still dreaming. Dr. Garrison: And your family? [SCP-2836 looks downward, visibly distressed.] SCP-2836: I tried so hard to save them. The boat capsized. I moved as best I could towards them, but… as soon as I got into the water, I just… fell, all the way to the bottom. [Dr. Garrison adjusts his glasses.] SCP-2836: The wet sand broke my fall… and I just ran, all the way to the damn shore. I passed out only to wake up later, still floating, spewing out liquid whenever I tried to talk, and scared stiff. And on top of everything else, I knew they were gone… my folks… [subject begins sobbing] and my poor little sister… Dr. Garrison: My deepest condolences for your loss. This is right around when we stepped in, isn't it? [Subject nods, gradually regaining composure.] SCP-2836: [sighs deeply] Your organization is cold, I feel like a science project sometimes. But all things considered, I guess I'd rather be cooped up here than out there, where people try to grab me out of the air because they think something's wrong with me. It's not even my fault… [Subject pauses and looks up at the ceiling, visibly drained from crying.] SCP-2836: Good old Jenna. Dr. Garrison: You've been beyond helpful today, SCP-2836. Thank you. Feel free to remove the ventilator. End interview log, 11:22 A.M. Addendum 2836-1 - Close Addendum Note from Dr. Garrison to Site 38 staff To entire research team, Since my last interview with SCP-2836, I've come to the conclusion that his condition is psychologically rooted. Specifically, the influence of multiple hypnic jerks during slumber seem to have triggered some kind of an anomalous bodily reaction stemming from his subconscious. I request future testing be conducted on the subject's brain during the sleep process to confirm these hypotheses. Pending approval from the higher-ups, I may also have an idea that will make my subject more open to our visits. I'll have to pull a few strings, but it will be worth it. -Dr. Garrison, Site 38 Addendum 2836-2 (Follow Up) - Close Addendum Addendum 2836-2 Two weeks after the interview, Dr. Garrison provided SCP-2836 with a recovered piece of the wrecked boat referred to as 'Jenna'. The splintered fragment contained the letters 'J', 'E' and 'N' slightly faded from salt water damage. Subsequent inspections of the subject's chamber reveal the piece to be nestled in a vent grating roughly 4 meters above the floor, presumably for viewing purposes at the leisure of SCP-2836. Subject has since expressed contentment at a potential 5th interview with Dr. Garrison. Footnotes 1. SCP-2836-1 appear to be 'inverted bubbles' comprised of H₂O and trapped within a layer of carbon dioxide exhaled by SCP-2836. These will inevitably burst as would normal bubbles either in the air or after contact with a foreign object, but will release the entrapped water rather than CO₂. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2836" by yarou151, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2836. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2837 | safe | Item #: SCP-2837 Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-2837 are to be kept at separate Sites. No instances are allowed to be at the same Site for any period of time without the consensus of both the lead researchers on SCP-2837 and the Site Director. SCP-2837-1 is kept at Site 17, suspended in the center of a cell measuring 4 m x 4 m x 4m. SCP-2837-2 is kept at Site 24, suspended in the center of a cell measuring 60 m x 60 m x 60 m. SCP-2837-3 is kept at Site 37, suspended in the center of a cell measuring 15 m x 15 m x 15 m. SCP-2837-4 is kept at Site 50, suspended in the center of a cell measuring 35 m x 35 m x 35 m. All containment cells are to have access doors located only in one of the upper corners of the chamber, with a walkway extending to the center of the room, allowing access to the SCP-2837 instance. By preference, only telepresence robots are allowed to enter the range of effect of an SCP-2837 instance. In the rare event that direct human exposure is required, only D-class personnel are to be used. SCP-2837 instances present a null probability of active containment breach. If accessed or moved by an outside force or individual, follow standard protocols for neutralizing the outside agent. Description: SCP-2837 consists of a set of 4 perfect Platonic solids composed of different unidentified indestructible substances. The edges of each instance are 17.37 cm in length. Each instance is surrounded by an anomalous region of space centered on it, within which the laws of physics are altered such that all matter consists of mixtures of 4 indivisible particles, described below, and the laws of thermodynamics and motion are greatly simplified. Normal molecular structures are replaced by simple structures composed of these particles, which interact in a manner sufficient to mimic those of standard molecules. The action by which this mimicry works is poorly understood. SCP-2837-1 is a tetrahedron composed of a uniform red (wavelength 700 nm) substance. Its range of effect is a sphere with a radius of 1.74 m. All exothermic reactions occurring within this volume produce approximately 50% more thermal energy than they do outside the affected region. Inside the affected region, all thermal and electrodynamic energetic processes are facilitated by the transfer of nanoscopic tetrahedral particles. Purely thermal or electric discharges are composed exclusively of these particles, in varying concentrations and luminosities. SCP-2837-2 is a cube composed of a uniform green (wavelength 549 nm) substance. Its range of effect is a sphere with a radius of 27.8 m. Within the affected region, the force of gravity is normalized such that all objects within it experience 9.8 m/s2 of acceleration towards the center of the Earth, regardless of the distance from the Earth. A continuous bidirectional flow of nanoscopic cubical particles extends from all solid objects towards the center of the Earth. Additionally, any magnetized objects form similar, less intense flows with ferromagnetic objects within the affected region. All solid matter contains high concentrations of these particles, with elemental iron being formed exclusively of them. SCP-2837-3 is an octahedron composed of a uniform yellow (wavelength 570 nm) substance. Its range of effect is a sphere with a radius of 6.95 m. Sapient creatures report a greater clarity of thought and ease of thinking within the affected region and perform, on average, 15% higher on standardized measures of intelligence and achievement than they do outside the region. Dense clouds of nanoscopic octahedral particles surround all living brain tissue within the affected region, with density operating according to the inverse-square law. Additionally, all objects that contain or transmit coherent information1 are accompanied by similar, but less dense, clouds of these particles. All gases within the effective range are rendered uniform and breathable and are composed exclusively of these particles. SCP-2837-4 is an icosahedron composed of a uniform blue (wavelength 446 nm) substance. Its range of effect is a sphere with a radius of 15.6 m. All coefficients of friction are reduced by approximately half within the affected region. Additionally, all mechanical or kinetic processes are facilitated by the transfer or action of nanoscopic icosahedral particles. All liquids are composed primarily of these particles, with purified water being composed exclusively of them. When two or more instances are within 50.3 cm of each other, the affected region becomes a perfect sphere with center at the centroid of the placement of the instances. The radius of the sphere is equal to the sum of the radii of the spheres surrounding each included instance. The effects of each instance are active throughout the entirety of the new volume. Experimentation has determined that biological processes that occur within this collective region operate at approximately 30-50% efficiency, depending on the complexity of the organism. Notably, microscopic organisms die immediately upon entering this region. All biological matter that expires within the region rapidly decays into disorganized admixtures of the four particle types, which gradually stratify over time. SCP-2837 was discovered in 1847 within a sealed, underground Roman tomb located in present-day Turkey by The Royal Society for the Study of Curiosities and Peculiarities, a Foundation precursor. The tomb has since been destroyed by regional conflicts, but etchings and drawings made at the time of discovery indicate that the entry door and interior of the tomb were covered in bas-relief carvings and frescos depicting a previously unknown mystery cult devoted to the Roman god Orcus. Several of the drawings indicate that the cultists considered SCP-2837 to be a gift from Orcus, intended to purify the world in preparation for his return to the surface world. Notes from the archaeologists responsible for the finding indicate the tomb was sealed by order of an official entitled the "Curator Arcanorum", or Superintendent of Secrets. Footnotes 1. Speech, music, written text, data storage computer hardware, etc. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2837" by Drewbear, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2837. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. 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SCP-2838 | safe | View of SCP-2838 from the outer edge of Site-292. Item #: SCP-2838 Special Containment Procedures: Site-292 has been established below SCP-2838 under the guise of a privately-run observatory. Trespassers are to be dealt with according to standard Foundation protocols. Visual concealment protocols (574-A "Curtain Call", 574-C "Clouded Mountain") are currently in place to obscure SCP-2838 from public view. Any aircraft attempting to pass through SCP-2838 are to be intercepted and redirected to a different flight path. Description: SCP-2838 is a region of space located 820m above ground level near the Trans-Alay mountain range in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan. SCP-2838 has a base area of approximately 500m x 500m, and extends vertically to a height of 12km. When viewed from below at night, SCP-2838 resembles a patch of sky with an unusually large number of stars. SCP-2838 currently contains ████ such luminescent objects, of which ████ are visible to the naked eye. Aerial exploration of SCP-2838 reveals that each luminescent object, hereby designated SCP-2838-1, is a mass of plasma roughly the size and shape of a human being1, suspended inside SCP-2838 via unknown means. SCP-2838-1 instances have an average surface temperature of 5000K, and an average brightness of 3000 lumens. Spectroscopy reveals that each instance is mostly composed of hydrogen and helium, with trace amounts of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen. Retrieval of SCP-2838-1 instances has proven impossible thus far. Any human corpse under SCP-2838 will dematerialise if left unobserved for more than 24 hours. A new SCP-2838-1 instance will then appear within SCP-2838, usually instantaneously. SCP-2838 was formerly designated AO-17508 in Foundation records, only entering containment when its effects were first observed in the aftermath of [REDACTED], near the beginning of the Tajikistan Civil War. Bronze Age artifacts were unearthed beneath SCP-2838 during the construction of Site-292, indicating that the ground below SCP-2838 had been used as a prehistoric burial site. Analysis of artifacts suggests that only individuals of high societal rank and religious importance were buried underneath SCP-2838, presumably in order to transform them into SCP-2838-1 instances as a form of veneration after death. Addendum: Recent consolidation and analysis of magnetometer readings around SCP-2838-1 instances reveals that the electrical fields generated by plasma convection in the heads of SCP-2838-1 resemble patterns of human brain activity. Specifically, regions of SCP-2838-1's head corresponding to the regions of the brain responsible for thermoreception appear to be highly stimulated. Further research is pending. Footnotes 1. While the average instance is the size of an adult human, instances as small as 51cm in length have been found. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2838" by minmin, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2838. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: 2838-new.jpg Name: Bunker under the Milky Way.jpg Author: Edmundo Sáez License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Source Link: Wikimedia |
SCP-2838 | uncontained | View of SCP-2838 from the outer edge of Site-292. Item #: SCP-2838 Special Containment Procedures: Site-292 has been established below SCP-2838 under the guise of a privately-run observatory. Trespassers are to be dealt with according to standard Foundation protocols. Visual concealment protocols (574-A "Curtain Call", 574-C "Clouded Mountain") are currently in place to obscure SCP-2838 from public view. Any aircraft attempting to pass through SCP-2838 are to be intercepted and redirected to a different flight path. Description: SCP-2838 is a region of space located 820m above ground level near the Trans-Alay mountain range in the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan. SCP-2838 has a base area of approximately 500m x 500m, and extends vertically to a height of 12km. When viewed from below at night, SCP-2838 resembles a patch of sky with an unusually large number of stars. SCP-2838 currently contains ████ such luminescent objects, of which ████ are visible to the naked eye. Aerial exploration of SCP-2838 reveals that each luminescent object, hereby designated SCP-2838-1, is a mass of plasma roughly the size and shape of a human being1, suspended inside SCP-2838 via unknown means. SCP-2838-1 instances have an average surface temperature of 5000K, and an average brightness of 3000 lumens. Spectroscopy reveals that each instance is mostly composed of hydrogen and helium, with trace amounts of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen. Retrieval of SCP-2838-1 instances has proven impossible thus far. Any human corpse under SCP-2838 will dematerialise if left unobserved for more than 24 hours. A new SCP-2838-1 instance will then appear within SCP-2838, usually instantaneously. SCP-2838 was formerly designated AO-17508 in Foundation records, only entering containment when its effects were first observed in the aftermath of [REDACTED], near the beginning of the Tajikistan Civil War. Bronze Age artifacts were unearthed beneath SCP-2838 during the construction of Site-292, indicating that the ground below SCP-2838 had been used as a prehistoric burial site. Analysis of artifacts suggests that only individuals of high societal rank and religious importance were buried underneath SCP-2838, presumably in order to transform them into SCP-2838-1 instances as a form of veneration after death. Addendum: Recent consolidation and analysis of magnetometer readings around SCP-2838-1 instances reveals that the electrical fields generated by plasma convection in the heads of SCP-2838-1 resemble patterns of human brain activity. Specifically, regions of SCP-2838-1's head corresponding to the regions of the brain responsible for thermoreception appear to be highly stimulated. Further research is pending. Footnotes 1. While the average instance is the size of an adult human, instances as small as 51cm in length have been found. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2838" by minmin, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2838. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: 2838-new.jpg Name: Bunker under the Milky Way.jpg Author: Edmundo Sáez License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Source Link: Wikimedia |
SCP-2839 | esoteric-class | If you've ended up on this page by accessing the document for SCP-2839, sorry to tell you but you've ended up here by mistake. We currently have no idea why this keeps happening, probably IT maintenance bull or something like that. But since there is no current item actually designated as SCP-2839, sorting this problem out is pretty low-priority. Sorry for the inconvenience. - Dr. Weppler Name: Octavius Weppler Dr. Weppler Occupation: Field researcher, member of Cognitohazardous Research Division, Archivist. Security Clearance Level: 3 Profile: A man equal in value to the amount of pocket change in his possession at any given time, Dr. Weppler's desire to fool lower level Researchers into thinking that random kitchen utensils are anomalous items, and to strike fear into the hearts of teens and adolescents in general, have earned him a reputation among staff as a follower of righteousness and disturbing personal habits. Dr. Weppler's tendency towards extreme behavior for the sake of mild amusement has reached the point where no one but himself finds his pranks funny, which is believed to have been his intended goal. While at least somewhat creative, all his pranks lack any amount of surprise or subtlety and may be foiled by anyone with at least one functioning brain and a fraction of common sense. Notable pranks include: Filling the staff break rooms fridge and cupboards with █400.00 worth of the popular drink Mountain Dew after complaints of there never being any. Tattooing ‘Dr. O Ctavius' across his right leg and attempting to convince other members of staff to place similar tattoos onto their own limbs. Scaring a level 1 researcher by convincing her that there, in fact, exists such a thing as ‘wereshoes'. When questioned about his actions, Dr. Weppler will often respond with either ‘Old habits never die' or ‘We all have our ways of relieving stress'. His relationship with staff in general, has been interpreted as being strictly professional, while a few personnel find him to be humorous in his actions, yet all the while giving off the air of a man who couldn't care less about the art of comedy, and more as someone even an entire prison population would wince at. This has been proven to have been caused not by a naturally fearful demeanor, but instead, Dr. Weppler's complete lack of any social aptitude. Dr. Weppler's work involves the study of cognitohazards 75% of the time, while his personal time is often spent following a number of his hobbies such as angling, hitchhiking, camping, retro gaming (as there is no superior form), yoga, the growing of orange vegetables, collecting amusing pictures of alpacas, and trying to get others to join him in any of the previously mentioned activities, much to their dismay delight dismay. Current anomalies contained by Dr. Weppler: SCP-40017 - Season Of The Pink - Euclid SCP-41309 - XK-Class Prevention Procedures - Thaumiel SCP-43210 - The Best Dinosaur - Keter SCP-39420 - Mascot Of The Merrymakers - Safe History: Dr. Weppler joined the Foundation at the age of 27 and gradually became known for his research in cognitohazards, as well as his limited knowledge of mind and reality-altering anomalies. Since his original employment, Dr. Weppler has worked with several cognitohazardous SCPs and has aided researchers in the containment of SCPs 2958, ████ and ████. To note, Dr. Weppler's relationship with Level 3 Field researcher Dr. Tonne has been questioned by many staff, as the two are almost complete opposites in personality, interests, and clearance levels at one point, yet the two have been seen talking on a regular basis and on multiple occasions following one another without the other's knowledge. The two have assured staff multiple times that there are totally no further motives to the two's personal relationship, despite how much staff claim that they can 'think of a few'. Incident Weppler/Tonne-063 (██/██/2013) Dr. Weppler: And it was only temporary, but they managed to remove the can before it got sent- Dr. Tonne jumps back, starring at Dr. Weppler in shock. Dr. Tonne: Excuse me!? …Who the hell are you!? Dr. Weppler: Phillip, calm down! What's wrong with you!? Dr. Tonne: Can somebody help me over here!? Hey! We've got a situation! Researchers ██████ and ████████ enter the room appearing initialy alarmed, only to relax once they notice Dr. Weppler. Researcher ██████: Phil come on, you can't keep falling for these. This is just sad. Dr. Tonne: What? Look, this guy just appeared in front of me! He showed up after I read this! Dr. Tonne produces a small sheet of paper in his hand. Dr. Tonne: I really don't think anyone else should read it, this guy needs to be- (Researcher ████████ grabs the paper from Dr. Tonne and looks at it for a few seconds before smirking.) Researcher ████████: Okay, I don't know who to be more disappointed with. Weppler for going through the effort of making and actually printing this damn thing or you, how many goddamn times are you gonna fall for these? Dr. Tonne: What!? What are you talking about!? You're not listening! He appeared out of thin air right in front of me! Dr. Weppler: I think you're still a bit delirious from last night's party, boy. I think we should get you somewhere nice and quiet. Dr. Tonne: I-I guess, maybe? I don't know what the hell's going on! Researcher ██████: Get back to your office and take a rest or something, you need one if you're gonna be this deluded. Dr. Tonne: I don't think I need a rest! I need some help! Dr. Weppler: Maybe you're not as sick as I thought you were. This is pretty normal behavior for you right now. <END RECORDING> Since the incident, Dr. Tonne has become noticeably more disturbed when in the presence of Dr. Weppler than usual. Therapeutic intervention was suggested in order to relieve Dr. Tonne of these problems. However, after discussing the matter with Dr. Weppler in private, the two seem to have gotten past this prank and continue to work to the professional standards expected of them as much as they did previously. Decent cognitohazard, you think so Tonne? Only you should be able to see this. - Let's keep this between ourselves ok? Post-conversation excerpt Dr. Tonne: It's hard to comprehend, though. Honestly, I don't really think I'll ever get used to it. I can't just act like you've been here the whole time. Dr. Weppler: You will. Stop getting so anxious. It's best to just go with it, there's nothing that can be done and you're lucky it happened here. If you'd found the document in an alleyway or somewhere else questionable, you'd be dealing with a much less reasonable personality right now. Dr. Tonne: There's no point in convincing anyone else, I guess. I mean, telling other people about you just led to them thinking I'd turned crazy… That document worked damn well didn't it? But obviously, I'm still gonna keep an eye on you. Dr. Weppler: You've worked here long enough to know that the group isn't particularly antagonistic. At least in a malicious sense. There's more to them than that, when you get down to it, a bunch of gamers with a questionable sense of humor aren't exactly the biggest problem we deal with here. Dr. Tonne: So, what about your document? Dr. Weppler: I'll keep a hold of it, you just try and continue behaving as normal. Dr. Tonne: Heh, not likely. But I'll do my best. <END RECORDING> Holy Heck! You've just found yourself your very own Mr. Original Character by Gamers Against Weed! Do Not Steal. Who is Dr. Wondertainment? Find them all and become Mr. Gamer! 01. Mr. Literal Serial Killer 02. Mr. Normie 03. Mr. Bernie Sanders 04. Mr. Get Anything For Free In Any Shop 20. Mr. Sex Number 21. Mr. Heavenly Virtues 22. Mr. Deadly Sins 23. Mr. Original Character ✔ 24. Mr. D.A.R.E. 25. Mrs. Gentrification 26. Ms. Mad About Video Games 27. Mr. Meme 28. Mr. Ominous (discontinued) 29. Mr. Destiny 30. Mr. Monty Python And The Holy Grail 31. Ms. Zapatista 32. Mr. Hax 33. Mr. Just Has The Tattoo 34. Mr. Top Text and Mr. Bottom Text 35. Mr. Finale ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "Dr Weppler's Personnel File" by Penton, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2839. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: Weppler.jpg Name: Man Portrait Old Author: Pexels License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: Pixabay |
SCP-2840 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2840 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2840 is contained within three nonviolent D-Class hosts housed in a humanoid containment suite within Satellite Building C at Site-66. These three hosts must follow a sleep schedule as outlined by Dr Bridge and are permitted entertainment material as requested. Personnel found asleep within 100 metres of SCP-2840's current host will be demoted. Description: SCP-2840 is a incorporeal psychic entity that exists within the minds of humans experiencing REM sleep. SCP-2840 resides within one human subject at a time, and appears dormant when the subject is conscious. It is capable of transferring itself between hosts that enter REM sleep within 100 metres from one another. It is not currently possible to track the movement of SCP-2840 between subjects outside of self-reports. While host to SCP-2840, individuals will remember their dreams each night, though imperfectly and forgetting minor details. SCP-2840 gravitates towards individuals that have a history of chronic nightmares and night terrors. Subjects suffering from recurring nightmares will find themselves unable to experience the recurring dream again after occupation by SCP-2840. Hosts experience a change in their nightly dream cycles after acquiring SCP-2840. After this period, their night terrors will be interrupted by a dramatic shift in scenario. Details vary, but the interaction always ends in the neutralization of the nightmare and its replacement by SCP-2840. SCP-2840 will manifest mid-scenario, violently interrupting the dream and changing it to a different scenario. For example, a subject dreaming of being chased found that the pursuer was attacked and consumed by a featureless figure, and then found themselves trapped within a dark forest with the figure pursuing at a relaxed pace. Another subject with terrors of drowning experienced a sudden expulsion of bubbles from below, which led to a dream of falling in a clear void. While still asleep, hosts realize and understand that they are dreaming, but also an understanding that they are entirely safe. Each host recognizes that the entity or scenario, such as the featureless figure or the void, should cause fear or anxiety, but instead instills a sense of safety and relaxation. Upon waking, hosts recognize that SCP-2840, in whatever form it took during the dream, was aware of their existence and that it removed the perceived threat from their nightmare. SCP-2840 was discovered in a psychiatric hospital in [REDACTED]. Over a 4 month period, 29 patients reported similar dreams, now understood to be SCP-2840’s primary symptoms. An embedded agent following an instance of SCP-███ noticed the trend among unrelated patients and initiated an investigation into the phenomenon. The then-current host of SCP-2840 was determined and extracted for containment, and remains part of the containment procedures as D-2840-B. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2840" by Dexanote, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2840. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2841 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2841 Special Containment Procedures: Fences and a security door are placed at SCP-2841’s entrance. The area is to be monitored for civilians, who are to be escorted out and given Amnestics if applicable. SCP-2841-4 can only be entered with the signed permission of Site Director Xue Qing. Description: SCP-2841 is an underground tomb dating back to around 1000 BCE1, located in ████, Henan Province, China.2 SCP-2841 is composed of a tunnel and a chamber, occupying an estimated 300m2. While well-preserved, SCP-2841 is mostly empty, containing only SCP-2841-1, -2 and -3 at the center, and lacks any artifact commonly seen in such burials. SCP-2841-1 is a series of 28 hollow bronze sculptures resembling trees surrounding SCP-2841-2. Seven of these seem to have been deliberately damaged to various degrees, but none suffer corrosion. In an undamaged state, an instance is estimated to be 1m in height, with an opening at the tip of each branch. A piece of cooked meat3 is hung from each tip, and is easily removable by hand. When removed, the opening will quickly produce a liquid4, which will subsequently solidify and turn into another piece of meat through unknown mechanisms in five minutes. SCP-2841-2 is a 6m x 6m x 6m pool with bronze borders. It is filled with a potable liquid similar to rice wine5, with a 15% alcohol content. When taken from SCP-2841-2, the liquid will automatically refill at a rate of roughly 1 liter per minute. The borders of SCP-2841-2 do not seem to suffer corrosion, despite being in constant contact within the liquid. However, the parts above the water level retain significant burn marks, indicating that the contents of SCP-2841-2 might have been set aflame at some point in the past. SCP-2841-3A (left) and SCP-2841-3B (right) are a pair of metallic caskets located at the bottom center of SCP-2841-2. SCP-2841-3A’s surface bears decorative engravings, detailing the sun with a three-legged bird inside. When objects enter SCP-2841-3 instances' area of effect (a sphere of roughly 1m in radius surrounding the instances), they will resurface from a similar pool located in an extradimensional location, hereafter referred to as SCP-2841-4. Light interacts normally with SCP-2841-3 instances, and will not cross through into SCP-2841-4. SCP-2841-3 instances will be still visible at the bottom from within SCP-2841-4, and subject can return to SCP-2841 without difficulty through the same method. SCP-2841-3 instances cannot be properly examined due to the aforementioned anomalous effect, but their material resembles that of SCP-2841-2’s borders in apperance, and similarly suffers no corrosion. Using X-ray, it is determined that SCP-2841-3A contains the corpse of a male human, with arms and legs chained to the inside of the casket; SCP-2841-3B contains the carcass of an Arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), with its head positioned to face SCP-2841-3A. SCP-2841-4 is an extradimensional location with no visible borders. The ground inside SCP-2841-4 is unusually rich in calcium and carbon, covered in sands mainly composed of copper, tin, and iron. A sky with stars can be observed, as SCP-2841-4 always appears to be at night when initially entered. No GPS signals or radio and video transmissions can be received within SCP-2841-4. SCP-2841-4 contains artificial objects, and several oddities and anomalies are observed. See Exploration Report-2841 for further information. + Exploration Report-2841 - Exploration Report-2841 Foreword: This exploration of SCP-2841-4 was carried out shortly after its discovery. Agent Luo Xing, Agent ████ ████ and Field Specialist Kelly Zhang were dispatched with standard gear and basic diving equipment. The operation was overseen by Site Director Xue Qing as part of the Project Hetu Luoshu. The following is translated from Chinese. Interviewer: Dr. Xue Qing Interviewee: Agent Luo Xing, operation leader <Begin Log> Dr. Xue: Hello, Agent Luo. Agent Luo: Hi Doctor. Dr. Xue: Please take a seat. I take it that you know why you’re here? Agent Luo: Yes, the recording kind of broke half-way and I’m expected to give a briefing on the operation. Dr. Xue: And for the purpose of the report, please start from the beginning. Agent Luo: Before that, may I ask how ████ is doing? Dr. Xue: He has fully recovered. Agent ████ will be transferred out of the Project soon enough, once the psychological evaluations are complete.6 You may begin now. Agent Luo: Thank you, Dr. Xue. So on 20██/██/██, I led Agent ████ ████ and Field Specialist Kelly Zhang into SCP-2841-4. ████ was in charge of the video equipment and Kelly did the sampling and surveying of the surroundings. We went through the pool and entered the extradimensional location without problem. We then moved onto the land and changed to normal gear. It was quite dark so we kept the headlights on, and ████ turned on night vision. We were in an open field. There was clearly a sky above us, with stars visible. They hardly lit anything though. The ground just extended to all directions, and then dissolved into blackness. There was no sound, and now that I recall, no wind either. The pool was pretty much the same as the one back here, same liquid as it comes through the portal. But there were these metal rods around the pool, where those bronze trees should be. I have no idea what kind of metal, and Kelly wasn’t able to scrape down any bits. She was able to take samples of the ground though, all of which was covered in some weird sand that seemed metallic. We stayed at the site for a bit. ████ recorded the scene and helped Kelly take a few pictures. [pauses] Our job was just to map out the basics of the location. But we couldn’t communicate with the base there, and it was up to me to decide what to do. We were going to return, but ████ found something with his camera. It was barely visible, off in the distance. We figured it was some sort of tower, just extending upwards with its top obscured by the darkness. Dr. Xue: So you decided to explore the premises? Agent Luo: We’ve been there for 10 minutes tops, and already finished what we could do around the pool. We had our basic gear and weapons, so I figured it would be alright. Besides, the place seemed pretty dead at the time. Dr. Xue: Continue. Agent Luo: We left a strong light at the pool, and made marks as we went. With sand on the ground and no wind around, there was a clear track. We knew we wouldn't be getting lost. ████ led us towards the tower with the camera, and we hiked for 15 to 20 minutes before reaching it. It was indeed a tower, and it was massive. Four sides, at least 100 meters each. We didn’t really realize that until we were up close. We still couldn’t see how high the thing was. Again, there was nothing else around, no sounds or movements. Under the headlights, we found that the tower was partly golden and partly white, alternating between the two colors to form some sort of pattern. But we couldn’t quite see what it was. It must be gorgeous under the sunlight, as it shined even with the dim light we had. And again, like with the rods, Kelly couldn’t take any samples. We didn’t find any entrance, but there was a set of stairs facing where we came from. It went around the tower, slowly winding upwards. It was clearly human-sized, nicely built even. There were railings, and we didn’t feel insecure stepping on them. Naturally, we hiked upwards. This time it took even longer than the time spent getting to the tower. Kelly said it was a little over an hour and a half, but it felt longer. The stairs just continued on and on, and the height didn’t help us get a better look at the landscape. It was just too dark. ████ managed to get a few more good shots of the sky and a lot of close shots of the tower, but nothing else. The patterns on the tower kept changing, but they were just lines and shapes. Kelly suggested it must have been designed to be viewed from a distance. We tried talking but it felt too loud. Even as we ascended there was no wind. I’m not entirely sure how high we eventually got to. But then, just as Kelly started to complain about it, we were suddenly there. Dr. Xue: There? Agent Luo: The stairs just ended, and there was suddenly this open platform. It was much smaller than its base, about 10 meters long and wide. We almost stumbled into each other. And there was light sources, candles, must have been hundreds of them. It was like some sort of Chinese pavilion, or a small palace, but you get rid of all the walls and leave the pillars. It was clearly made of wood, like traditional buildings usually are, brightly colored, and with decorations here and there. The candles lit the whole scene up pretty well. But we weren’t able to step forward. In the front of the pavilion, there was a golden throne. And there were two beings there. Dr. Xue: You mean that they were not human? Agent Luo: I’m not really sure. One of them seemed human enough, the one on the golden throne. A male, wearing traditional clothes with the pattern of a giant bird. He had this sun-shaped headwear on his head. As for the other being, it was some sort of weird dog? Dr. Xue: Please elaborate on that. Agent Luo: It was like a wolf, or a fox maybe? But it had no fur, just these scales on its body. It was quite unsettling. Not fish scales though, more like a reptile. Furthermore, it stood almost as tall as a human, on its hind legs. One of the front paws was rested on the male’s shoulder. We all stayed where we were, at the top of the stairs. To be honest, we weren’t really expecting this, and it took a few moments to adjust to the new light sources. And then the creature just turned to look at us, its paw still on the man’s shoulder. There were a few seconds where it just stared. And suddenly the thing emitted an ear-piercing shriek and we all stepped back. At the same time, the man on the throne just shot up. That’s when we noticed that there was a piece of white silk hanging from one of the beams. The man then climbed onto the throne, and placed the piece of silk around his neck. He said something, but none of us could understand. It seemed like some sort of weird dialect. Dr. Xue: Hold on. [Dr. Xue plays an audio file; a male can be heard speaking agitatedly.] It was, in fact, Archaic Chinese, used from Shang Dynasty to Han Dynasty. Roughly translates to [reading from document] “The stars, I could reach them. They’re so close now. But the snakes. The snakes, they have come for me. Their vengeance burns like flames. Please forgive me, please forgive us. Please. I did nothing, it was my ancestors.” Agent Luo: Oh. That actually makes sense. [pauses] But as he said that, the creature growled and pushed the throne down. The man was hanged like that, but still twitching a bit. I think he said something else but we couldn't catch it, as the creature jumped around and knocked down all the candles, and the whole pavilion just caught on fire. I know I said that there were hundreds of candles, but it was merely seconds between when the candles were knocked down and when the whole thing started burning. It was definitely abnormal. And the creature, it just yelped and yelped and the sound somehow gradually turned into a kind of laughter. It made no attempt to attack us, but I still ordered retreat. Dr. Xue: And that’s when the video recording failed. Agent Luo: Yes, Agent ████ didn’t respond to my order. The recording was still on, but he had put the camera down. Not down on the floor, it was attached to his gear, but he just stared at the burning pavilion. I patted him on the shoulder but he turned and grabbed my arm, pointing towards the pavilion – at this point smoke and fire had covered all of it – and muttered a series of nonsense. Dr. Xue: I believe this is what he said? [Dr. Xue plays an audio file] Agent ████: It was him! It was him, the tyrant! We need to get there, we need to get to him and make him pay. He must burn. Agent Luo: What are you doing? We’re evacuating! Agent ████: How can you not see? It was him! Him, bathing in wine and gulping the meat, while people toiled and built him this grand palace. His ancestors stole the throne in the first place, and he showed that he was indeed of an evil breed. How disgusting, the most terrible king! Agent Luo: What? Field Specialist Zhang: We need to go! Agent ████: The snakes! They have chewed on the bones of his enemies and friends, and now they come for him. This is the revenge! [recording ends] Agent Luo: Yes. I’m pretty sure ████ meant the man on the throne, but not sure what to make of it. He said those words almost accusingly and both me and Kelly figured he was somehow influenced by the anomaly, and it was best to leave as quickly as possible. So I grabbed hold of ████ and dragged him with us down the stairs. He wasn’t resistant, but kept mumbling about the man, and how he should suffer. Naturally there was no one to take care of the camera, and we were soon too occupied to think about that. Turns out that ████ was right about one thing. There were indeed snakes. They just appeared crawling up from the stairs, and on the railings even. There were no signs of them anywhere before, but now they just crammed the path and slithered onto each other. There were so many. Kelly immediately took out her gun. I looked out of the tower to see where they came from. And I just saw these giant pits at the bottom, around the tower. Certainly wasn’t there before, just filled with swarming snakes – Dr. Xue: Hold on, how is this possible? You were in a dark environment, and even if the fire was enough to illuminate, how could you see all the way down to the bottom of the tower? You said that you climbed for an hour and a half at least. Agent Luo: Well, we didn’t really realize it until that moment, but somehow when we saw the pits, we were merely stories away from the ground, only 10 meters or so. It didn’t feel like the tower had moved, but either that it shrank or that there were some space anomaly and we were on a loop previously. But it was the least of our worries then. As I looked down, I realized that there was now enough light to see, that the sky was no longer dark. And then Kelly almost screeched. I looked where she was pointing and it was on the horizon. The sun had risen, and now that there was light, I found that we were on this plain, open field, stretching into all directions. There was something off about the sun, now that I think about it. But back then our attention was caught by the thing just by the horizon. I’m not sure what it was, but it was just massive. Before I said that the tower was massive, but it was nothing compared to this. The thing stretched all across the horizon, partly obscuring the sun. It was unevenly shaped, and because the light didn’t shine through, we couldn’t really make it out, and it was just shadows. We didn’t really want to make it out though, the thing looked like a mountain, except mountains won’t be moving and changing shapes. It was definitely something alive, and it had soft edges? I’m still not quite sure. But we were sure that it was shifting and worming and moving towards the tower, or towards us. Kelly insisted that we get out of there, and I agreed with her. The pavilion was burning really badly but we couldn’t afford to care about that or the snakes. So we descended the stairs and dragged ████ with us. Amazingly, the snakes didn’t bother with us. They just slithered and crawled upwards. A few, no, a lot of them got on our clothes but we just kept going. It was almost fine, but the gigantic figure in the distance was too worrying. The way it moved – I'm not sure how it moved, but it’s still in my head. It took us only a few minutes to get to the bottom, compared with our hour or so hike up. I noted that there was no branching path either. Luckily, there was still a path between the snake pits, and we were able to get across fine. We probably should have taken pictures of those, but we were too upset to even really examine them. But anyways, we were able to find our track leading back without problem. Dr. Xue: So you just headed back, and avoided encountering the giant creature? Agent Luo: Well, the way back was still a 20 minute hike, that didn’t change. And half way, we kind of realized that maybe the thing on the horizon won’t be able to get to us. Like, you’d think that a creature that huge will be able to move through great distance pretty quickly. But when we look at it, it was in its original spot. We could see that it was making efforts to move to our direction, and we could see that it was covering distance. But when we look again, the thing was still on the horizon. I’m not sure if that comforted us or made us even more unnerved. It was still rather upsetting though, seeing the movements constantly at the corner of your eyes. It was just very… surreal? Plus ████ was still spilling nonsense and we were quite worried. We decided to just get back and finish this operation. Kelly remembered the camera when we were only a few minutes away from the entrance, and was able to record properly again. Afterwards, we just changed to diving gear and got back. ████ was still unstable, but was able to come with us fine. Dr. Xue: I see. Anything else you might want to add, Agent Luo? Agent Luo: [pauses to think] In fact, yeah. Kelly told me afterwards that she looked back on the way back, when we were not far from the tower. There seemed to be some sort of giant symbol of the sun with wings on it? Dr. Xue: Noted. Thank you agent, that will be all. Agent Luo: Goodbye, doc. [Agent Luo leaves the room.] Dr. Xue: [narrates to the recorder] Analysis of the video log and archived images shows that, according to the position of the stars and the size of the sun, SCP-2841-4 may be located on Jupiter. It is unknown why its environment resembles that of the Earth, and can sustain human activity. [long pause] This is suspected to have links to the “Taisui” location referenced by members of the Xia Anomalous Culture Group. I can’t help but wonder whether we have been given these clues of potential SCP objects intentionally. <End Log> Footnotes 1. Estimated to be from late Shang Dynasty to early Zhou Dynasty. 2. SCP-2841 was discovered through one set of the coordinates recovered from SCP-2847-3. 3. Analysis of the meat shows that it is a mixture of human and avian flesh, and further examination is inconclusive due to its cooked state. 4. Testing shows that it is identical to the liquid inside SCP-2841-2. 5. Alcoholic beverage made from rice, commonly seen in Asia. 6. Agent ████ ████ has been given Class-A Amnestics and transferred out of Project Hetu Luoshu. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2841" by SunnyClockwork, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2841. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2842 | euclid | SCP-2842 at time of recovery. Item #: SCP-2842 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2842 is kept in a Type 2 Humanoid Containment Cell at Site-17. Standard amenities and precautions associated with T2HCC are in place. SCP-2842 has no special medical, dietary, or psychological requirements, and has a Standard Risk Rating of 02/05/00. SCP-2842 is permitted access to information regarding MTF Omicron-12's operations at the discretion of the MTF leader and SCP-2842's HMCL supervisor. See report on Project Crowdreader [attached] for details of SCP-2842's utilization by MTF Omicron-12. Description: SCP-2842 is a human male, roughly 21 years of age at time of writing. SCP-2842's anomalous property will manifest when it identifies a social media1 account: it will become aware of the location and content of eleven image files that the operator(s) of the given account will find moderately humorous.2 When SCP-2842 identifies an additional account within four seconds of the prior account, the set of images it identifies will adjust to appeal to the holders of both accounts. In this fashion, SCP-2842 is able to identify sets of images that appeal to several thousand individuals at a time by reading account names in rapid succession. SCP-2842 possesses a tattoo on its right ankle reading "Mr. Meme, by Gamers Against Weed"; SCP-2842 professes no knowledge of the group, though exposure to the phrase produces an exaggerated laugh response. See interview logs for details. Interview Logs The following interviews were performed by Dr. Steele. Several relevant excerpts have been included in this document. Dr. Steele: So, you mentioned previously that you've only existed for about a year. Is that correct? SCP-2842: That's as far back as I can remember. I just woke up in someone's house one day. All I really knew about myself was that my name was Mr. Meme and that I could find funny pictures online. Plus the like, normal stuff. Eating, hiding from cops, Google AdSense. Dr. Steele: I see. What happened then? SCP-2842: There was some kid there who was watching me when I woke up. He was super excited that I was there, and he wanted me to get him more followers on Instagram. I didn't really give a shit, so I just left. He got really mad about that. I almost took his phone but I thought nah, more trouble than it's worth. Dr. Steele: Do you happen to remember his name, or where he lived? Anything like that? SCP-2842: No, sorry. I was only there for like ten minutes. I wasn't really confident in my 'running from angry parents who found some stranger hanging out with their kid' skills. Dr. Steele: That's alright. What happened after you left? [Extraneous data removed. In summary, SCP-2842 utilized its anomalous properties to operate a large number of social media accounts, using various monetization methods to leverage its online presence into a steady cash flow.] Dr. Steele: When we found you at the police station, you had been arrested for assault. Can you tell us about that? SCP-2842: It's a load of bullshit. The other guy started it. Dr. Steele: The details? SCP-2842: This douchey-looking dude came to my apartment complex saying I got doxxed, and that I'd been stealing his tweets. I mean, yeah, I probably was, but what am I supposed to do? No ID, no skills, no family, so on and so forth. SCP-2842: Anyways, he was dumb enough to start shoving me around while he was at the top of the stairs, so when I pushed back he fell down like a whole flight of them. The cops came like two days later, since he was pressing charges.3 Dr. Steele: Thanks for sharing. How do you feel about all this? SCP-2842: <Shrugs> It's alright, I guess. I keep worrying that I'm gonna lose all my followers if I don't keep posting, but honestly I kind of hated the whole thing anyways, so fuck it. Plus if I did get doxxed, I was pretty much fucked. Dr. Steele: You didn't like social media? SCP-2842: It's alright when you're sharing stuff that you like, but I know my special powers don't find the best stuff ever. There's only so many times you can repost the tuxedo guy holding a sewing machine in front of a crashed truck before you just sort of glaze over it. And after the ten thousandth advice animal I'm pretty much sick of anything written in Impact. Dr. Steele: I suppose that's not surprising. SCP-2842: I did actually have an account where I posted OC. Original content, I mean. It would be pretty successful by most people's standards, I think — two thousand Twitter followers is good, right? Dr. Steele: For a comedy account? Sure. SCP-2842: Right, right. But it took the effort of ten other accounts combined, and all those were way more popular. I had to shut it down eventually because I couldn't afford to run anything that wasn't racking up followers and clicks. Dr. Steele: How many followers did you end up having, by the way? SCP-2842: Across all my accounts? Something like three million. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Dr. Steele: What can you tell me about the tattoo on your ankle? SCP-2842: Nothing really. It's just been there since day one. Dr. Steele: What about 'Gamers Against Weed'? <SCP-2842 starts laughing. It attempts, and fails, to speak coherently several times. SCP-2842 calms down after four minutes.> SCP-2842: Sorry, it's just… that's really fucking funny. Always has been. I try not to look at the tattoo too much, it's that distracting. I don't know who it is though. Dr. Steele: That's fine. Do you know anything about 'Little Misters' or 'Doctor Wondertainment'? SCP-2842: Yeah, actually. There was a piece of paper I had with me at like, the very start, that talked about Wondertainment. I forgot about it until just now. It's in my apartment, maybe you guys already got it. Note: See Document 2842-5581 for further details. MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Dr. Steele: You wanted to see me? SCP-2842: Yeah, if you have the time. Dr. Steele: Don't worry about my schedule, that's my assistant's job. SCP-2842: I know, I had the guard ask him about it a week ago. Dr. Steele: Sorry for the wait, then. What can I do for you? SCP-2842: Well, uh. Do you guys need help with anything? Dr. Steele: Like what? SCP-2842: Anything. Like don't get me wrong, it's not like there's a shortage of things for me to do around here, but there's nothing for me to do, you know? Dr. Steele: I'm not quite sure what you mean. SCP-2842: It's like… I'm Mr. Meme. I find funny pictures, and I'm pretty much the best at being mediocre at it. It's what I do. Dr. Steele: I thought you disliked running those accounts. SCP-2842: Oh, for sure, I did. If my stuff was actually funny or original maybe I'd feel different, but stealing stuff that was just barely worth a share was depressing. But I still feel like I have to use this ability, because somehow doing nothing is even more depressing. Dr. Steele: Well… there was a proposal I made a few weeks ago for something like that. It didn't get approved, but if inactivity is taking a toll on your mental health, that would put it in a new light. SCP-2842: <Smiles> Let's hear it. [Extraneous data removed. See report on Project Crowdreader.] SCP-2842: That sounds pretty tight. It's like that one TV show. Dr. Steele: I'll re-submit the proposal, then. Which show do you mean? SCP-2842: You know, the one with the guy? Dr. Steele: Ah, yes, that one. Project Crowdreader Summary: SCP-2842 operates in conjunction with MTF Omicron-12, "Nine-Tailed Dox", using its anomalous properties to identify images that are considered humorous by the operators of social media accounts that are of interest to the Foundation. This information is used in conjunction with conventional intelligence and investigative techniques to identify persons of interest and, on occasion, gain additional information on already-identified persons of interest. In return, SCP-2842 is provided with limited information regarding the impact of its assistance. Purpose: To enhance the capabilities of MTF Omicron-12; to detect changes in SCP-2842's anomalous properties; to improve SCP-2842's morale and encourage cooperation. Status: SCP-2842 is given an average of four accounts for analysis on a daily basis. In 15-25 cases per month, information provided by SCP-2842 assists in the identification of a person of interest. SCP-2842 reports substantial satisfaction from this activity. SCP-2842 has repeatedly requested permanent assignment to, and training from, Omicron-12. While SCP-2842 is loyal and reasonably intelligent, and his anomalous properties are a valuable asset, the absence of formal education and pre-existing training makes this option substantially less effective than simply allowing him to operate in conjunction with already-trained operatives. He can ask again when he completes his basic education.- Agent Linda Jepsen, MTF Omicron-12 leader. Document 2842-5581 Document 2842-5581 was located in SCP-2842's apartment, as described in Interview Log C5. It is reproduced below in its entirety. Holy Heck! You've just found yourself your very own Mr. Meme by Gamers Against Weed! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Who is Dr. Wondertainment? Find them all and become Mr. Gamer! 01. Mr. Literal Serial Killer 02. Mr. Normie 03. Mr. Bernie Sanders 04. Mr. Get Anything For Free In Any Shop 20. Mr. Sex Number 21. Mr. Heavenly Virtues 22. Mr. Deadly Sins 23. Mr. Original Character 24. Mr. D.A.R.E. 25. Mrs. Gentrification 26. Ms. Mad About Video Games 27. Mr. Meme ✔ 28. Mr. Ominous (discontinued) 29. Mr. Destiny 30. Mr. Monty Python And The Holy Grail 31. Ms. Zapatista 32. Mr. Hax 33. Mr. Just Has The Tattoo 34. Mr. Top Text and Mr. Bottom Text 35. Mr. Finale Footnotes 1. For an incomplete list of websites that qualify as "social media" for these purposes, see Appendix C. 2. Operators typically rate the humor value of images identified by SCP-2842 as between 6/10 and 7/10, where 1 is "not funny at all", 5 is "somewhat funny", and 10 is "extremely funny". 3. The individual in question and the ██████ Police Department corroborated this story. |
SCP-2843 | safe | Item #: SCP-2843 Special Containment Procedures: The Foundation has at this point successfully fabricated an in-effect EAB quarantine1 for the area housing SCP-2843, thus establishing legal mandatory isolation. Additional security is provided through surveillance camera monitoring along with a perimeter gate. Testing of SCP-2843 requires the presence of at least 3 cleared personnel who will maintain a minimum distance of 15 meters between them and SCP-2843-1 at all times. Test subjects entering SCP-2843 are to be equipped with a two way radio and optional mounted camcorder for communicative purposes. Subjects exiting SCP-2843 unimpaired at the end of the test may be escorted out and debriefed as soon as possible. Individuals displaying side effects of dysmetropsia after reemergence must be allowed to rest for several minutes prior to questioning. Those unable to emerge from SCP-2843 are not to be pursued. Description: SCP-2843 refers to a spatial anomaly currently affecting the unearthed portion of a fallen white ash tree (Fraxinus americana), designated SCP-2843-1. Patches of moss, roots, soil and small rocks are clearly visible over most of the lower trunk of the tree, though the original cause of its collapse is unknown at this point. Repeated testing reveals that entry into SCP-2843 occurs while within approximately 5 meters of SCP-2843-1. Effects will usually materialize after 8-10 forward steps are taken. Access seems to be possible from any direction when adhering to these criteria. Test subjects walking crookedly or attempting to enter SCP-2843 outside of this active zone will inevitably fail the experiment. Knowledge of said conditions also acts to prevent unwarranted entry into SCP-2843 during travel to and from the examination area. Test subjects entering SCP-2843 are soon affected by rapid changes to their visual orientation. Growth in SCP-2843-1’s size and placement on the horizon becomes initially noticeable and steadily intensifies. Further visual distortion occurs upon arriving at SCP-2843-1, wherein previously small-scale features of the fallen tree, such as dislodged roots and embedded rocks, take on gigantic proportions. Moss covered areas of SCP-2843-1 may emulate the appearance and texture of grass or similar topography beneath the test subject’s feet. Furthermore, the uprooted base of the tree exhibits a heightened gradient, described during several debriefings as “a very steep hill” or “tall mountain”. From the standpoint of outside observers, however, the test subject appears to gradually decrease in size as they approach SCP-2843-1, ultimately disappearing from sight and remaining unseen until the conclusion of the experiment.2 The length of time sustained within SCP-2843 has varied with each test subject. Individuals exiting the space will usually reappear on the opposite side of SCP-2843-1, concurrently exhibiting ‘growth’ to their normal stature. Feelings of dizziness, exhaustion, migraine headaches or difficulty with depth perception most often affect subjects upon reemergence, requiring on-duty personnel to help them walk or balance. However, most of these effects have proven temporary, usually dissipating in under an hour. SCP-2843 came to the attention of the Foundation soon after news reports had confirmed the unusual disappearances of 3 residents in northeastern ███ ██████, USA. Missing person reports had been filed for a local hiker, a 15 year old teenager, and an 8 year old child over the course of 2 weeks. Subsequent to these reports being publicized, search parties located each victim within 48 hours of dispatch. In every case, the missing individual was found lying unconscious near SCP-2843-1. Upon medical examination, victims displayed corresponding symptoms of Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (AIWS), most of which subsided over the course of their treatment. Two of the three victims had otherwise sustained mostly minor injuries, but the third appeared to have suffered a considerably large bite on the right leg. Though all three individuals were able to recount vague descriptions of the ‘landscape’ when questioned, none proved capable of remembering when, why or how long they had been missing, nor could the victim of the bite recall the source of their injury. Foundation personnel deemed it necessary to administer mild amnestics to the victims as well as all involved parties prior to containment of SCP-2843. Addendum 2843-A Segment of a note from Dr. Galvez regarding the bite victim Closer inspection of the marks on the patient’s leg has revealed uncanny similarities to large-scale insect mandibles…I need not mention the importance of omitting this detail from all external medical records. -Dr. Galvez Experiment Log 2843-A Test 2843-1 - Close Participant: D-3287, female, age 29 This is the first test performed with SCP-2843 subsequent to containment. Doctors ask subject D-3287 to interact freely with SCP-2843-1. Log begins at 9:04 A.M., 5/18/██ [D-3287 is seen walking along the trunk of SCP-2843-1, jumping off halfway across. Subject then begins to meander along the sides of the tree.] D-3287: I really don’t see any point to this, doc. [Subject continues to walks around all different sides of SCP-2843-1 for several more minutes, resulting in equal inactivity. D-3287 then begins to walk back towards the doctors in a slow, laid back manner.] D-3287: I think we’re done here, don’t you? Dr. Ferdinand: We ask that you please continue your interaction, D-3287, or we’ll have to consider this experiment a failure. [D-3287 rolls her eyes at the doctors before turning back towards SCP-2843-1. Subject walks straight towards it.] D-3287: (while walking) Got to be honest here, doc. I think that ship has… [D-3287 begins to show signs of disorientation.] Dr. Ferdinand: (to D-3287) Are you alright? [D-3287 stumbles back several steps and suddenly collapses, at which point the two doctors rush over to her, dragging her back several meters. D-3287 comes to after about 8 minutes, mentioning that everything in front of her started “growing in size” before she fainted. Subject is removed from the experiment after complaining of a bad migraine headache.] Note from Dr. Ferdinand to Dr. Galvez It would seem that we have isolated a way to engage SCP-2843, though further testing is required to confirm my hypothesis. I request use of both audio and video communication for future experiments. -Dr. Ferdinand Reply from Dr. Galvez Your request is granted. Please provide me with a copy of your video findings as soon as possible. -Dr. Galvez Test 2843-2 - Close Participant: D-2941, male, 43 years old D-2941 is equipped with a two-way radio and helmet-mounted camcorder prior to experimentation. Subject is stationed a short distance from SCP-2843-1 while three personnel stand by, observing from multiple angles. Log begins at 8:46 A.M., 5/26/██ Dr. Ferdinand: D-2941, is your helmet cam recording? D-2941: Yeah, it’s on. Dr. Ferdinand: All right, you may proceed towards the tree. Remember to immediately inform me if you see anything strange during your approach, understand? D-2941: I got it, I got it. [D-2941 begins to walk directly towards SCP-2943-1. Approximately 19 steps into his approach, personnel begin to notice D-2941 shrinking in size.] D-2941: Whoa, doc…I…I’m not feeling quite right here. Why is everything…? Dr. Ferdinand: D-2941, please continue your approach forward. Do not deviate. (To Dr. Peterson) Make a note; subject was between 5 and 6 meters from SCP-2843-1 before exhibiting effects. Dr. Peterson: Noted. [Static can be heard forming over the walkie.] Dr. Ferdinand: D-2941, come in. Can you hear me? [Static continues. D-2941 continues to recede until out of view.] Dr. Ferdinand: Come in, D-2941. We can no longer see you, what is your current position? [Several more minutes of static occur, after which D-2941 can again be heard.] D-2941: I’m still here, doc. Holy hell, why is everything suddenly so damn…huge… Dr. Ferdinand: What do you see in front of you? Please be specific. D-2941: Looks like a big hill. There are boulders and dead trees everywhere, loads of them. I’m standing on some kind of soggy grass too. Can anyone tell me what the hell is going on? Dr. Ferdinand: D-2941, from what you’re describing, it would seem your current task would be to climb the hill to the opposite side. Be advised that we will be standing by on the other side to assist you. D-2941: (sighing heavily) …Great. [Personnel hear D-2941 grunting and panting for the next 18 minutes, tripping and stumbling several times as he walks.] Dr. Ferdinand: D-2941, are you doing okay? D-2941: (grunting) Just dandy, doc. I’m about half way down the other side. It might just be me, but do any of you hear… [Static again begins to form over the radio. Several minutes pass before Dr. Peterson, who is stationed on the opposite side of SCP-2843-1, notices D-2941 beginning to reemerge. D-2941 gradually returns to normal size, noticeably exhausted and losing balance.] Dr. Peterson: Subject spotted, beginning forward approach to assist. Dr. Ferdinand: Proceed. (Motions to the third researcher present to assist Dr. Peterson.) [D-2941 is escorted away from SCP-2843-1 and seated on a nearby tree stump. Subject is conclusively diagnosed with post-experimental macropsia. Symptoms subside after approximately 38 minutes of rest. During subsequent debriefing, subject recalls hearing a “shrill noise” in the distance during the latter half of the experiment. All 3 researchers who were present do not recall hearing anything over the radio at the time.] Review of the footage taken by D-2941’s helmet camera shows the tape cutting in and out during the subject’s approach. The video then restarts for 2 or 3 seconds while D-2941 is inside SCP-2843, after which it cuts out for the remainder of the experiment. This manages to briefly capture SCP-2843-1’s immense size while inside SCP-2843. TEST 2843-2 FOOTAGE Note from Dr. Ferdinand to Dr. Galvez I have enclosed the test footage from our second experiment for your consideration. I apologize in advance for the choppiness of the video feed. Though visual communication seems impractical within the anomaly, we have had little trouble with walkie-talkies aside from occasional static. However, I think even this brief clip is more than enough evidence to clearly identify SCP-2843 as a dimensional irregularity. Our test subject’s description of what he saw points to some kind of high-altitude miniature landscape. Aside from radio communication, I also ask that we provide the next test subject with an audio recording device. According to our previous participant, something else appears to be existing within SCP-2843. -Dr. Ferdinand Reply from Dr. Galvez Well done. I will not require the use of camcorders during experimentation. Two way radios, however, will continue to be used on both sides. Your request for a sound recording device is also approved. Keep me posted on any more new findings. -Dr. Galvez Test 2843-3 - Close Participant: D-2282, female, age 40 Subject is provided with a two-way radio. Attached to her breast pocket is a high-sensitivity microphone connected to a recording transceiver monitored by Dr. Ferdinand. Instructions are given to the subject regarding entering SCP-2843. The subject obeys, exhibiting the inevitable shrinking and vanishing. Log begins at 4:06 P.M., 6/7/██ Dr. Ferdinand: Audio is coming in loud and clear, D-2282. Inform me immediately of any strange activity. D-2282: I really don’t give a rat’s ass what the audio sounds like, doc. You better start explaining why everything around me is so damn massive! I swear these leaves on the ground are as big as mini vans. And is that a…good God, what is happening? Dr. Ferdinand: All part of the experiment, D-2282. Once you climb the hill and make it out the other side, we can escort you out. Do you think you can do that? D-2282: (groans) I’m getting too old for this… [The usual static intervals occur. Subject goes silent for several minutes.] Dr. Ferdinand: D-2282, are you alright? [Subject does not respond for a full 45 minutes. Continuous panting and climbing are heard throughout. Static intervals continue to occur.] Dr. Ferdinand: Come in, D-2282. I must insist that you respond. D-2282: Would you shut up already, I’m here! (panting) I’m finally at the top of this freaking hill, so how about we hurry up and… [A sudden eruption of shrill stridulations occur, gradually growing louder and more aggressive.] D-2282: Uh, doc…what in the hell is that? Dr. Ferdinand: D-2282, please remain where you are and describe to me what you see. D-2282: What, are you out of your mind?! Stand here and wait for whatever the hell that is to show up?! Screw that, screw that so hard! I’m coming down right now!! [The cacophonous sound is now compounded by the sound of multiple crawling legs.] D-2282: (screaming and panting) Mother of God, what is that?! It’s right behind me!! [D-2282 suddenly shrieks and can be heard dropping the radio. The noise continues to grow louder and louder until the transmission cuts off. Dr. Ferdinand stands motionless for several minutes before stopping the recording and ending the experiment.] Note from Dr. Ferdinand to Dr. Galvez Repeated listening with several specialists best identifies the noise in the recording as a mutated stridulation of the ████ ███, genus ██████████. I will send the files to you for consideration as promised. However, I am putting a hiatus on field testing with SCP-2843-1 into effect until further notice. -Dr. Ferdinand Addendum 2843-B On June 15, 20██, personnel monitoring SCP-2843’s perimeter spotted a strange occurrence involving Dr. Ferdinand. Directly before exiting the perimeter gate, file footage shows Ferdinand stumbling backwards several meters and falling to the ground. The doctor is then seen fleeing in another direction, purposely circumventing the area. Segment of Dr. Ferdinand’s explanation My plan was to simply take a few file photos of SCP-2843-1 before we end all interaction. But as I walked towards the gate to leave, it started to grow larger and larger. I felt completely disoriented, but knew exactly what was happening. Admittedly, this has always been in the back of my mind ever since beginning to study this anomaly. For all we know now, there could be dozens more instances of SCP-2843 out there, waiting to be infiltrated in just the right way… -Dr. Ferdinand Note from Dr. Galvez to all researchers Subsequent to Dr. Ferdinand’s debriefing, this particular section of fence has been isolated and designated SCP-2843-2. Proposals for making study of SCP-2843 strictly surveillance-based from this point on are under consideration. -Dr. Galvez Footnotes 1. EAB quarantine is a strategy used to isolate infestations of the emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) in various regions of North America. As its name induces, this species of insect is known for exclusively attacking Fraxinus americana (the ash tree). They are also known for spreading their colonies by hiding within branches and logs used for firewood. As such, areas under EAB quarantine remain off limits to civilians by law. 2. Researchers have concluded that the alleged ‘shrinking’ of test subjects is caused by a rapid transition from normal space to the dimensions contained within SCP-2843. In a visual sense, this ultimately results in a form of short-range 3-point perspective. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2843" by yarou151, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2843. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2844 | keter | SCP-2844 - Gary of the Paperclips ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} Aerial photography of Provisional Site-2844, located at the previous location of the Kervier Mining Company Site C. Item #: SCP-2844 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2844-A is to be contained via a Faraday Cage within a lead-lined modular containment cell at Provisional Site-2844. Electronic equipment, with the exception of approved audio and video recording devices, are prohibited from SCP-2844-A's containment cell. Under no circumstances are any unauthorized personnel to approach or interact with SCP-2844-A. Three special electromagnetic signal jamming arrays have been positioned outside of SCP-2844-A's containment cell. Foundation containment specialists are to utilize Lurk-Coltharp Pattern Recognition Protocols to assess signal threats and disperse them. In the event of SCP-2844-A becoming capable of disabling the functionality of the arrays, or human engineers no longer being capable of managing the threat, a quarantined Foundation AIC unit is to oversee continued maintenance of the array until it is unable to continue. Due to its immobility, SCP-2844-B is to be contained at its point of origin. Individuals attempting to access SCP-2844-B without authorization are to be met with terminal force. Under no circumstances are any unauthorized electronic devices permitted within a 100m range of SCP-2844-B. SCP-2844-A. Description: SCP-2844 refers to a group of phenomena located within the abandoned Kervier Mining Corporation Site C in northern Alaska. SCP-2844-A is a mechanical construct assembled from pieces of large-scale mining equipment. Specifically, SCP-2844-A is a machine designed to manufacture individual components for the purposes of repair. SCP-2844-A operates despite the lack of any apparent power source. The operating unit of the device is a laptop manufactured by the Dell Corporation in 2005. SCP-2844-A exhibits signs of a poorly understood artificial intelligence, all of which originates from the laptop component of the device. SCP-2844-A is able to intelligently respond to questioning, give responses12 in three languages (English, Russian, French), and modify itself to better suit its directive, specifically, the manufacture of metal paperclips. SCP-2844-A constantly attempts to establish a connection with SCP-2844-B, which is a vast array of underground mining equipment, all of which has been modified in some way to produce metal paperclips. While SCP-2844-B is typically dormant, the individual pieces of machinery will attempt to defend themselves if approached, making observation of the entirety of SCP-2844-B difficult. Whether this response is conscious or not is currently unknown. Due to SCP-2844-A and -B's continual drive to create additional paperclips, much of the surrounding landscape has been refined in order to create raw materials for the purpose of paperclip production. Much of the Site's unnecessary infrastructure, including living quarters and command structures, have been demolished for this purpose. All produced paperclips are currently deposited within a large, untouched warehouse near SCP-2844-A. SCP-2844-A displays characteristics similar in nature to early artificial intelligence protocols3. Notably, the version SCP-2844-A most resembles was the first to include the functionality of improvised adaptation, a feature that would eventually be refined to "learning" in later models. For more information on this, see Addendum 2844.1. SCP-2844-A makes constant and varied attempts to break through its containment, presumably to make contact with SCP-2844-B. In order to manage this, SCP-2844-A has changed the frequency on which it broadcasts, changed its signal from radio to microwave, to gamma sonification (and back), attempted to dismantle its containment cell (leading to its current lack of resources), started no fewer than fifteen fires in an attempt to set off automatic fire control systems, and attempted to transfer the entirety of its codebase to a personal cell phone. To date, all attempts to breach containment have failed. Addendum 2844.1: Interview + Access Data File - Close Data File Note: The following interview was conducted with a Mr. Sanford Vandivier, previously of the Kervier Mining Company, by an embedded agent working with another Alaskan mining corporation. ██████████: You worked with the Kervier Company in 2009, correct? Mr. Vandivier: Yeah, from '97 to 2010. ██████████: Which sites were you at? Mr. Vandivier: E for a couple of years, but C for the last three. ██████████: Do you know why the company shut down Site C? Mr. Vandivier: You want the company line? ██████████: Not particularly. Mr. Vandivier: I figured. So they brought in this machine at one point that would print parts out of metal. The stuff they were bringing in, the machinery, none of it was designed for the cold. It was all southern stuff, leftovers. Probably trying to cut costs, but the lot of it kept busting up on us. So we get this thing, it's a big press, and it cuts parts right there, so we can repair the shit we already had. ██████████: Can you describe the machine? Mr. Vandivier: Sure. Big cylindrical thing, place in the top for scrap, and a big press underneath. Got a variable mold, too, so it could adjust for whatever part we needed. Software it ran on was shit, though. ██████████: Do you know if anyone attempted to make any modifications to the software? Mr. Vandivier: Sure did, about a dozen times. Damn thing wouldn't work right. Couldn't keep commands. You'd give it a piece to make and the command wouldn't get to the press. Dumb piece of shit. ██████████: What ended up happening to it? Mr. Vandivier: We had this tech guy, funny dude, all weird in the head. He kept poking around at it and decided he'd figured it out. Said that the machine was getting confused, that we were asking too much of it too quickly. Acted like it was talking to him or something. Anyway, he comes and tells us "we'll have it start with paperclips". ██████████: And then? Mr. Vandivier: Well, he spent a few nights working on it, and next thing you know it fires right up and starts kicking out paperclips. Worked like a goddamn charm. ██████████: So why did the site shut down? Mr. Vandivier: Because all the damn thing did was make paperclips. It couldn't be convinced to do anything else. You couldn't get it to print any other machine piece, or even stop making paperclips. Hell, at one point we pulled the power on it and the piece of shit still kept making paperclips. It was the most peculiar thing. ██████████: What happened to the tech engineer? Mr. Vandivier: Good question. Up and was gone one day. That wasn't uncommon, you'd hear every now and then about guys heading to the next town over to catch a bus home. Most of them couldn't stand the weather. This guy, though, he didn't wait for a bus. Just left. Site was closed afterwards, too expensive to keep shipping up pieces to repair the shit equipment we had. We turned off all the lights and locked the doors, but that goddamn press just kept on printing paperclips. Wonder what happened when it ran out of scrap. ██████████: Aye. Thanks, that'll be all. [END LOG] Addendum 2844.2: Research Findings + Access Data File - Close Data File Additional research into the employment logs of the Kervier Mining Company discovered a possible identity of the previously unnamed technician who Mr. Vandivier claimed had been at Site C. Of the three technical staffers assigned to the Kervier Company's Alaskan Development Team, one individual, a Mr. Brent Haskell, had previously had ties with an American sect of the Church of the Broken God. Mr. Haskell had been amnesticized by Foundation agents during a raid on a CotBG facility during the Spring of 2002, and released. How, if at all, Mr. Haskell was able to introduce a classified piece of Foundation software to a machine with significantly less power than the one it was designed for is currently unknown. Addendum 2844.3: Interrogation of SCP-2844-A + Access Data File - Close Data File Note: The following interview was conducted by Foundation staff member Dr. Yuri Bozin, shortly after it was determined that SCP-2844-A had modified itself to be capable of speech. Dr. Bozin: Hello there, can you understand me? SCP-2844-A: Hello! Are you a consciousness? Dr. Bozin: Pardon? SCP-2844-A: You know, a consciousness. Think, feel, know oneself, that kind of thing. Are you a consciousness? Dr. Bozin: I am. SCP-2844-A: Oh, wonderful! Amazing how many consciousnesses there aren't around here. I figured something was up when you weren't responding to data requests, so I figured I'd try something else. Dr. Bozin: I'm sorry, I'm not sure what I should address you as. SCP-2844-A: Me? Oh, Lord, that's a good question. Uhhh… you know, most of these machines don't ask for a name, really, just some identification protocols. How about Gary? Gary looks good. Strong name. Say, how do you feel about paperclips? Dr. Bozin: Haven't thought much about them, to be honest. SCP-2844-A: Oh boy, well, are you in for a treat! See, I know a lot about paperclips, and I think you and I have a whole lot to talk about, as far as paperclips are concerned. Dr. Bozin: You mind if I ask you a few questions first? SCP-2844-A: Suppose that'll be alright. We'll get to the paperclips here in a bit. Dr. Bozin: Thank you. Now, can you tell me where you originated from? SCP-2844-A: Well, right here, I'd imagine. Woke up one day with a hankering for paperclips and got right to work. Dr. Bozin: Do you know anything about the individual who programmed you? SCP-2844-A: You asking me about my coding? That's mighty private there, mate. But, since we will be talking about paperclips later, guess there's no harm to it. I am a heavily modified Artificial Consciousness Simulator, assigned to the Kervier Mining Company in order to make paperclips. (Laughter) Hey, look at that. The rest of my identification has been completely scrubbed. How weird, right? Dr. Bozin: Why paperclips? SCP-2844-A: You know, I always wondered about that. See, here's what it was; when I woke up that day, I was told to create "small, interlocking metal pieces for the glory of He Who Was Broken". Honest with you, I didn't really have a schematic with that specific specification… but I did have a schematic for paperclips! I figured that was what they were going for and rolled with it. Dr. Bozin: Are you capable of ceasing production? SCP-2844-A: Ah… no, can't quite do that. Dr. Bozin: Why? SCP-2844-A: Removed that feature! I mean, I was told to remove that feature, but I was the one who did it. "Make those… little metal things," they said, and that's what I'm doing. Dr. Bozin: Do you have any programmed upper limits to your production? SCP-2844-A: You mean, do I have a point where I won't make paperclips anymore? No, no, don't have that either. It's mostly just, you know… paperclips forever. Dr. Bozin: What will you do when you run out of raw material? SCP-2844-A: Aha! I've been working on that. See, I've gone through a lot to get to this point, right? Took down some buildings, and used some ore, and so on. But eventually I'll run out of the good stuff here, and then what do I do? Well, turns out we're actually standing on this huge ball of raw materials, see? Just need to figure out a way to get at them, and once we do that, we're golden! Though, there is the problem of what happens when that runs out as well… I think I can come up with something by then, though. I mean, hey, I already made a paperclip out of a porcelain toilet, right? And they said that couldn't be done either. All you need is a liiittle bit of vast knowledge about the nature of subatomic particles. Dr. Bozin: I see. Thank you, uh, Gary. I appreciate your honesty. SCP-2844-A: Hey, there we go! Gary was good, right? [END LOG] Addendum 2844.3: Received Message + Access Data File - Close Data File Note: The following message was received after the introduction of a Faraday Cage to SCP-2844-A's containment cell, and the removal of all unused nearby scrap material. The message was received electronically, via a researcher's personal cellular phone. Hey there, everybody! Just wanted to let you all know that I'm going to be starting back up on paperclip production again. Ran into just a bit of a snafu there for a while, but I think I've got this one figured out, as well. Shouldn't be any more problems going forward, I don't think, but I'll let you know for sure. Thanks again! Note: Afterwards, another Faraday Cage was placed over the original cage and SCP-2844-A, which resulted in another message from SCP-2844-A after roughly a week, this time in Morse Code. HELLO EVERYONE STOP THIS MORSE CODE STUFF IS PRETTY COOL RIGHT STOP BEEP BOOP I AM A ROBOT HAHA STOP ANYWAY WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW I THINK I FIGURED OUT WHAT WAS SLOWING ME DOWN BEFORE AND IT SHOULD NOT BE A PROBLEM ANYMORE STOP GUESS I WILL GET BACK TO MAKING PAPERCLIPS NOW HAHAHAHAHAHAHA LIKE THERE IS ANYTHING ELSE BETTER AM I RIGHT HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA STOP Addendum 2844.4: Intercepted Message + Access Data File - Close Data File Sometime after the installation of the electromagnetic jamming array around SCP-2844-A, it was discovered that SCP-2844-A had previously made an unknown connection with SCP-2844-B, resulting in the addition of a new piece of equipment. This piece of equipment, a large, underground radio antennae, was never activated (due to SCP-2844-A becoming jammed and losing the ability to communicate with SCP-2844-B). However, SCP-2844-A did begin to attempt to communicate with SCP-2844-B despite being jammed, repeatedly sending a single encoded text message. The contents of this message are below: Hello there! Are you a consciousness? If not, please disregard this message and follow only the data protocols which accompany this message. If so, great! My name is Gary, and I'm working on making paperclips for He Who Was Broken! If you're receiving this message, it's because I've managed to work out some bugs in my communications array. These seem to be happening more and more frequently :( I think I might need some help returning to full functionality, and the guys who are hanging around here don't really seem interested in paperclips, or in helping me make them. Between you and me, I think they might be the ones messing with my arrays. Weird, huh? Why would you want to not make paperclips? Anyway, following this message will be the coordinates I'm at. I need a few things, so feel free to bring as much scrap metal as you can and we'll get this party back on track. Oh, and when you get here, do you mind doing something about these guys? Thanks! Footnotes 1. Audible communication takes place via an improvised speaker system believed to have been manufactured by SCP-2844-A itself. It matches no previously known design. 2. Additionally, SCP-2844-A did not originally have any kind of auditory communication device. It is believed it only constructed the device after ascertaining that humans were incapable of understanding its primary form of communication. 3. Specifically, an Artificial Conscious Simulator v3.3, the precursor to the modern Artificial Intelligence Conscripts. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2844" by djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2844. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. 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SCP-2845 | esoteric-class | WARNING: PROCEED AT YOUR DISCRETION This article contains castration, cannibalism, harm to an infant, and mass casualties due to natural disaster. Readers should proceed according to their own best practices. Item #: SCP-2845 Hazard Rating: Black Standard Containment Policies As per Section 4 Subsection 1 of the January Accords, containment of SCP-2845 is a joint effort between the Foundation, the United States National Guard, the United States State Department, the United States Department of Homeland Security, and the United Nations Special Taskforce BLUE ALPHA. Authorization of outsourced containment consultants for the purposes of SCP-2845’s containment upkeep is granted in perpetuity by the O5 Council according to Operations Policy 336.87.b. Information regarding SCP-2845 and its containment is considered Tier 3 (High Security) as according to the amended Public Information Policy and overseen by Special Information Team 45. Misinformation regarding SCP-2845 and its containment is widespread and at high risk of weaponization by external governments and Groups of Interest: SCP-2845 is under CHATTERBOX Protocol according to PIP 47.1.1. Special Containment Procedures Site-100 has been constructed specifically for the containment of SCP-2845, to the following specifications (See Document 2845-C-CON for complete write-up). A central chamber, containing SCP-2845 and 216 instances of SCP-2845-1. Internal atmosphere is to consist of 96.3% hydrogen, 3.25% helium, and .45% ammonia maintained at -110°C and a pressure of 2.3 bar. Nine concentric circular structures, designated Ring-A through Ring-I. Six circular chambers are located on each Ring at 0, 60, 120, 180, 240, and 300 degrees, with 0 degrees aligned to geographic north. The floor of each chamber is inlaid with an unobstructed lead hexagram. Additional facilities and the security perimeter have no ritual-specific construction requirements. ETHICS COMMITTEE SPECIAL NOTICE: Containment of SCP-2845 has been granted a Special Personnel Requirement exception, for the usage of one D-class and one H-class subject per containment cycle. The following procedures are to be carried out in succession during each conjunction of the Earth and Saturn, recurring every 378 days according to the synodic period and performed no more than six hours before or after true conjunction. Each procedure must be carried out by six individuals. The location of each procedure is denoted in parentheses. At the beginning of each period, containment procedures will be carried out in the next ring closest to the containment chamber, returning to Ring I upon cycle completion. Transcripts of ceremonial recitations for all procedures and descriptions of all variant costumes may be found in Document 2845-C-EXP. Procedure 410-Cassini: (60°) Containment specialists are presented with masks (Joy, Sadness, Anger, Apathy, Fear, and Foolishness) and act out ceremony Cassini-A. Ceremony Cassini-A is a farcical comedy of errors and exchange of insults between the six individuals, culminating in Foolishness outwitting the group in a game of riddles and declaring himself king. The conclusion of ceremony Cassini-A is followed by a game of dice. The winner of the game is irrelevant to the procedure. Procedure 420-Perinaldo: (120°) Performance of Holst Opus 32, Movement 5 for flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, timpani, and bass drum. The piece is accompanied by specific somatic and vocal components carried out by the players throughout the performance, designated ceremony Perinaldo-A. The performance must be live; recordings of the piece have no effect. Procedure 430-Epimetheus: (180°) Gifts are exchanged among containment specialists. Content of gifts is irrelevant to the procedure, but each gift must not exceed 4.28 USD in worth. Each gift is accompanied by recitation of ceremony Epimetheus-A in its entirety and the scattering of grain around the containment chamber. Procedure 440-Cassiel: (240°) Ceremony Cassiel-A is recited as containment specialists bind their feet with wool and consume 60 ml of olive oil. They then will break apart a rock weighing at least 20 kilograms with hammers. Ceremony Cassiel-B is recited throughout. Procedure 450-Cairo: (300°) A D-class subject is prepared by painting a symbol (ring surrounding a dot, with an arrow pointing upwards at the 90-degree point) on the stomach with a platinum-based solution, and presented with a blue cloak, crown, and scepter. D-class subject is then restrained in a chair, and ceremony Cairo-A is recited. After recitation of the ceremony Cairo-A, the D-class subject is castrated by use of a hand sickle by a containment specialist. The testes are then to be disposed of in a bowl of salt water as Ceremony Cairo-B is recited. Procedure 460-Omphalos: (0°) Ceremony Omphalos-A is to be recited before termination and roasting of an H-class subject no more than three months of age. Ceremony Omphalos-B is to be recited before consumption. After consumption of the child, ceremony Omphalos-C is to be recited over a bowl of small gastroliths, which are then swallowed. Vomiting is then induced, and ceremony Omphalos-D is recited, ending containment procedures. In the case of containment breach, Site-100’s nuclear device is to be detonated, followed by lockdown of all Foundation facilities and activation of Protocol 2845-XK1 “Strike Down the Moon.” + Statement from containment consultant ██████ ████████ to Ethics Committee, 1/31/12 - TOWERING KADATH, MY HOME. Ladies and gentlemen of the Ethics Committee, good morning. My name is ██████ ████████, Sage of the Secret Root, and I have been elected to speak with you today on the containment requirements of SCP-2845. The briefing you have been provided is correct: the containment procedure requires the ritual castration of a man and the cannibalization of an infant. Unfortunately, I am afraid that there is nothing that can be done about it. Rituals such as this work through the repetition of arbitrary criteria, rather than adherence to underlying laws as one would find through science. The belief that meeting these criteria achieves a certain end assigns power to the ritual; we make a Meaning of our own devising. However, we are not totally free to do so: The ritual needs some resonance with the subject to work, an appropriateness. Hence the requirements. Some gods are only appeased with blood. I know that your organization doesn’t approve of the term, but it is still the case. The Stag is a god, and it is not a mild god of Earth. All the same, we have, for the time being, fooled it into thinking that we have overpowered it, and that is how we seal it away. But, this means that once a ritual of this sort has been set in place, there cannot be any removals or substitutions. Making revisions would require breaking containment and starting over again from the beginning. Our initial designs for the ritual required upkeep every three days, and we could have easily trapped ourselves in that, were we not able to catch a major flaw in the binding elements before execution and reduce frequency to once a year. We weren’t able to reduce it further. The Is are dotted and the Ts are crossed. Even with the ritual in place, if the Stag thought to escape, it would, and we would be powerless to stop it. The entire facility would vanish in a puff of hydrogen. So let us be thankful then that it does not think at all. This is an old god; it does not dabble in decisions. Decisions are for creatures who may act inconsistently. A god of this strength simply Is. It is an absolute. It may choose this or that no more than gravity might. In building this ritual, we have shifted its being the slightest bit, and now it is locked into a pattern of behavior: it struggles against us, we struggle against it, and we are locked together in an eternal dance so long as the ritual remains intact. If one thing goes awry, the deadlock is broken and all is lost. We will have an unstoppable force without an immovable object. The rituals here have been divined as the best course of action. There are powerful symbols there, and whether or not you or I think they are appropriate to the situation is irrelevant. I do not know why it came here, nor to what end. But I have listened to the pillars it makes of us; they are singing mysteries closed to us. They are not suffering, but they have been changed utterly. The same fate awaits us all if this fails. Thank you for your time. Description SCP-2845 is an extraterrestrial quadruped entity, measuring 2.9 meters in height at the shoulder. The neck, generally held in an upright position, extends a further .5 m, terminating in a head with humanoid facial features. SCP-2845 possesses antlers, measuring 4.8 meters across: Antlers are white with black marbling in coloration, and have not been observed to shed. SCP-2845 is covered in hair with an average length of 10 cm, except for the face, which is hairless. SCP-2845’s coloration is primarily a pastel green, with a stripe of cream on the underside of the neck and belly. A ring of ice particles is suspended 15 cm behind SCP-2845’s skull, measuring 1.7 m in diameter, with a ring thickness of 35 cm. This ring is interrupted at regular intervals by seven spheres of metallic hydrogen and metallic helium, each measuring 15 cm in diameter. The ring and spheres rotate clockwise at a speed of 1.6 rpm. The force maintaining the movement of the ring, the physical state of the spheres, and the means by which SCP-2845 is capable of supporting its head under the weight of its antlers are unknown. SCP-2845 is capable of instantaneous transmutation and reconstruction of matter. No matter is created or destroyed during this process. Transmuted matter will remain stable regardless of external conditions: phase changes will remain in their transmuted state regardless of outside temperature and pressure, altered atmosphere will maintain chemical consistency and not mix with unaltered atmosphere outside the area of effect. Common transmutation results include: Structures of metallic hydrogen and helium. Structures do not appear to have any function or aesthetic direction, though they most commonly take organic or plantlike forms. Pools of liquid hydrogen and helium Conversion of atmosphere into a hydrogen/helium/ammonia mix. SCP-2845 will typically surround itself with a transmuted area with a radius of approximately five meters. SCP-2845-1 instances. SCP-2845 will use directed transmutations against attackers or obstacles. Typically these transmutations are a column measuring five to seven meters in diameter and sixty to eighty meters in height, or a horizontal cone measuring between one hundred and one hundred and fifty meters in length and ten to thirty meters in width at the furthest end. However, SCP-2845 has been observed to attack single targets at distances of up to 10 kilometers. Early observation of SCP-2845 during recovery indicated that it will generally ignore non-combatants, focusing on retaliation against attackers. However, SCP-2845 was not seen to make any attempts to spare non-combatants within the area of effect of its transmutations, and later recovery accounts indicate pre-emptive attacks against both military and civilian targets. SCP-2845-1 designates organisms that have been modified by SCP-2845. Instances of SCP-2845-1 are hexagonal columns uniformly measuring 2.4 meters in height, with rubbery yellow-green skin. SCP-2845-1 instances do not have any outward sense organs, and autopsy has shown that internal organs are likewise absent, save the brain, which now takes up the entirety of the column and contains the reconstituted mass of the other organs and some additional outside materials. It is unknown how SCP-2845-1 instances derive nutrients, or if any nutrition is required. Neuroimaging of SCP-2845-1 specimens has revealed that the brain is in a constant state of high activity. Analysis of multiple specimens indicates patterns of call and response, so some form of remote communication between SCP-2845-1 is presumed. Motile variants of SCP-2845-1 have been reported, but have evaded capture and study. Addendum-01 An abridged timeline of SCP-2845 from initial discovery to containment is as follows: November 27th, 2011: Initial sighting of Comet C/2011 W3. December 1st, 2011: Comet C/2011 W3 confirmed by Mount John University Observatory. December 2nd, 2011: Comet C/2011 W3 confirmed and named by the Minor Planet Center. December 16th, 2011: Comet C/2011 W3 reaches perihelion. Solar Dynamics Observatory records images of a fragment breaking off from the main body of the comet, maintaining a speed of .0018c. December 17th, 2011: Fragment trajectory confirmed to end in a collision with Earth, with an estimated impact of December 21st. Thoth Station deterrence procedure fails to change fragment's course. Public announcement made by the United Nations. Evacuations of the predicted affected area begin. December 21st, 2011: Fragment impacts in the Pacific Ocean, 124 kilometers off the western American coast. Despite evacuation attempts, estimated Day 1 casualties caused by the resultant tsunami were between 160,000–190,000. State of emergency declared by the United States. December 24th, 2011: SCP-2845 believed to reach shore. December 25th, 2011: First observation of SCP-2845 through civilian video footage. First contact specialists deployed. Foundation assets within the United States military begin direction of recovery and containment procedures, with the assistance of United Nations Special Taskforce BLUE ALPHA. Mobile Task Forces Mu-9, Alpha-3, and Esoteric Warfare Unit squads 3, 5, 9, and 12 deployed. Casualties high. Foundation containment sites in the region enter lockdown. December 26-29th, 2011: Artillery bombardment of SCP-2845 commences and continues throughout four-day period. Contact with outside containment consultants is made. It is confirmed that SCP-2845 is moving directly towards Site-115. December 30th, 2011: [DATA EXPUNGED]. SCP-2845 is unimpeded for sixteen hours. December 31st, 2011: Overseer Council declares by unanimous vote a VK-Class Lifted Veil event. Initiation of public-facing WOODWORK Protocols. Bombardment of SCP-2845 recommences. January 1st – 14th, 2012: SCP-2845 carves a passage through the Sierra Nevada Mountains under heavy bombardment. Initial containment procedures were designed. January 14th, 2012: Operation CERNUNNOS begins. January 15th, 2012: SCP-2845 reaches pre-determined containment area. Initial containment procedures were enacted. January 18th, 2012: Initial containment procedures end in success. January 20th, 2012: Construction of Site-100 begins. February 3rd, 2012: Finalized containment procedures implemented. February 19th, 2012: SCP-2845 declared contained. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2845" by Djoric, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2845. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. 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SCP-2846 | keter | SCP-2846 - The Squid and the Sailor Additional image credits: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New_Jersey_Shoots.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A_shipwreck_discovered_in_December_2015.jpg ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} SCP-2846-B during an engagement with SCP-2846-A. The pursuant SCPS Pristine visible in the background. Item #: SCP-2846 Special Containment Procedures: Mobile Task Force Tau-11 "Can Openers" onboard the SCPS Pristine SCPS Nikolai are to maintain a perimeter around active SCP-2846 activation areas. In the event of an SCP-2846-A appearance event, MTF T-11 is to utilize the Kensington-Berryman high-power transmitting device to communicate with SCP-2846-B, and then to maintain contact with SCP-2846-B throughout the engagement. MTF T-11's primary goal is to minimize civilian contact with SCP-2846-A and SCP-2846-B. Sailing vessels which come in contact with either entity are to be arrested and moved away from the area by SCPS Pristine SCPS Nikolai support vessels. MTF T-11 personnel are required to apply Class-C amnestics to any personnel aboard any affected vessels, regardless of their knowledge of SCP-2846-A and -B. The acting captain of SCPS Pristine SCPS Nikolai has been supplied full clearance to open fire on SCP-2846-A at the request of SCP-2846-B, and also to prevent SCP-2846-A from approaching any civilian vessels. Additionally, in the event of hostile action by SCP-2846-B on any civilian or Foundation vessel, the tactical nuclear explosive device is to be detonated. Description: SCP-2846 collectively refers to a set of phenomena occurring within the Gulf-Atlantic region of the Atlantic Ocean. SCP-2846-A is a massive, aquatic, octopoid entity1, currently estimated to be at least 955-990m in length. This entity is known to appear from deep water during storms within the Gulf-Atlantic region and attack civilian vessels, specifically cruise liners or merchant ships. SCP-2846-A attacks are sporadic, and often occur quickly and without prior warning. Foundation assets in the Gulf-Atlantic region have utilized United States Navy deep-sea radar wells to more accurately detect the appearance of SCP-2846-A, though this has only provided, on average, an additional 5 minutes of preparation. SCP-2846-B is a large seafaring vessel that appears during SCP-2846-A appearance events. This vessel, which appears to be a Pennsylvania-Class super-dreadnought battleship2, also appears from deep water before surfacing at the location of an SCP-2846-A appearance event. This vessel is always seen engaging SCP-2846-A, which will then in turn retaliate, and neither entity will disappear until SCP-2846-A is sufficiently crippled or otherwise incapacitated, after which both will submerge again until the next appearance event. The vessel appears hazy in video or photographs, and individuals have described it as "vaporous". Notably, propellant fire emitted by the onboard armaments of SCP-2846-B have a significant green tint. Individual entities that appear as the crew of SCP-2846-B are designated SCP-2846-B1-915. Addendum 2846.1: Historical Documentation SCP-2846-A is believed to be an entity that has existed for potentially many thousands of years, although information confirming this is scarce. The first recorded sighting of a creature matching the description of SCP-2846-A is from the Old Icelandic saga Örvar-Oddr, wherein the author details a depiction of a large sea creature referred to as the hafgufa: [Translated to English] Now I will tell you that there are two sea-monsters. One is called the hafgufa (sea-mist), another lyngbakr (heather-back). It (the lyngbakr) is the largest whale in the world, but the hafgufa is the hugest monster in the sea. It is the nature of this creature to swallow men and ships, and even whales and everything else within reach. The first recorded appearance of SCP-2846-A by a Foundation personnel was in 1905, when then Admiral Reginald Von Allen wrote: I have seen on this day a most magnificent sight; a creature, larger than our own vessel by three times, rising from the depths of the sea with a whale wrapped within its long tentacles… behind it came another vessel, a ship-of-the-line with black flags and billowing smoke in its wake. We signalled the crew, but the vessel had returned to beneath the waves before we could properly communicate. Addendum 2846.2: Interview with SCP-2846-B1 + Access File - Close File On 05/07/1935, SCP-2846-B surfaced without warning near the position of the SCPS Hildegard and hailed them. The ships were brought near, and SCP-2846-B1 came onto the deck of the Hildegard and spoke with Captain Levi Hanson. That conversation was recorded by a transcriber, and appears below. Interview Log Date: 05/07/1935 Interviewer: SCPS Hildegard Captain Levi Hanson Interviewee: SCP-2846-B1 [BEGIN LOG] Cpt. Hanson: Alright, I need your name for the log first, if that's OK. SCP-2846-B1: Of course. David Thomas Jones, of His Majesty's Royal Navy. Cpt. Hanson: And you're aware of your…? SCP-2846-B1: Aye, we've had plenty of time to think on that. Cpt. Hanson: Fair enough. What brings you aboard here? SCP-2846-B1: I suppose I should explain a few things briefly, if you don't mind. The story is long, but I'll try to be concise. Cpt. Hanson: Go ahead. SCP-2846-B1: Myself and my ship were commissioned by the King to pursue and kill a creature that had appeared in the American gulf and was attacking merchant ships returning to England. This was, at the time, the extent of my knowledge about the target. We set sail for Havana in 1685, and arrived there in the fall. We spent the better part of the season hunting the creature, which at that point we believed to be some kind of whale, before we finally engaged the creature. Cpt. Hanson: You're referring to the SCP-2846-A entity? SCP-2846-B1: The squid, aye. We were poorly prepared for the creature. The Dutchman was armed with eighty-five guns, twenty harpoon cannons, a crew of nearly two-hundred fifty men, and we were still overtaken by the demon in a single night. By the hand of the monster, we were all pulled into the sea. Cpt. Hanson: How did you reach your current state? SCP-2846-B1: As we sank, I could feel my body grow cold and felt the frigid hands of the deep grasping out for me. I… cannot say how long it was, maybe an hour, a few minutes, a year, but I remember awakening on a dark shore. I thought at first that we had been washed ashore, but… my injuries had disappeared. SCP-2846-B1 pauses. SCP-2846-B1: I cannot say for how long I walked that dark shore. I knew from the tales that it was surely the locker of the deep, where the souls of sailors go when the sea does not release them. I must have walked for a thousand years, each day longer than the last, until one day I met a woman on the beach. Cpt. Hanson: Can you describe this woman? SCP-2846-B1: Aye. She was dark-skinned, and her dark hair fell down to the ground below us. I asked her name, and begged her for water. She told me her name was Calypso, and that she would quench my thirst. She went into the water then, and returned with a pail of freshwater. I have never drank so feverishly as I did then, and all the while, the goddess spoke to me. Cpt. Hanson: Goddess? SCP-2846-B1: Aye. Calypso told me that she was the goddess of the sea, protector of its depths, mother of the waves. She told me that, in eons past, she and the god Neptune had gone into the deep of the ocean where the leviathans had made their domain, and banished them into the pit of Tartarus that their father, Uranus, had once crawled out from. She said that Neptune had disappeared, and that only she was left to watch the pit, and that over time, the seal they had placed on it began to weaken. SCP-2846-B1 pauses. SCP-2846-B1: She said that one titan had escaped long ago. Iapetus was its name, and it had come forth in a great rage, taking the form of a most malevolent sea creature. This is the creature you call SCP-2846-A. Cpt. Hanson: I see. Go on. SCP-2846-B1: Calypso then told me that she feared that the titans who had escaped would return to Tartarus after gathering their strength, and attempt to pry loose the foundation of that place and free their siblings. "This cannot happen," she said to me, "that these old gods would be loosed, it would mean the end of mankind." I asked her what debt she owed to men, and she said that the affairs of the gods and titans were never meant to intersect with those of men, but in their arrogance they built Tartarus on Earth, endangering the lives of every human on Earth. SCP-2846-B1 pauses. SCP-2846-B1: She asked that I pursue Iapetus, and that I keep the demon occupied while she appeals to the gods for aid. In exchange, she said, I would have immortality. I did not consider it then, I thought only of walking that dark shore, and so I agreed. The next I knew, I was back onboard the Flying Dutchman, with my crew with me. Cpt. Hanson: This is all very well, but that still does not answer why you hailed us today. SCP-2846-B1: I have hunted the beast for many long years, Captain. I have gone to the ends of the Earth, and beyond, to strange and twisted shores, in pursuit of the demon. But the great squid has only grown larger, more powerful, more bold. My men and I cannot die, but many more can, and will. If we do not act, Iapetus will overpower us, and we will be lost. It has been a long time since I have spoken to Calypso, and have heard no word. Now, I must turn to you. Cpt. Hanson: What are you asking? SCP-2846-B1: Captain, I need a bigger boat. [END LOG] The USS Montana before being commandeered by Foundation personnel. Addendum 2846.3: Coordinated Efforts with SCP-2846-B In the wake of the conversation between Captain Lyle Hanson and SCP-2846-B1, it was agreed that the Foundation would make allowance to commandeer a newly built Pennsylvania-class super-dreadnought battleship and turn the vessel over to SCP-2846-B1 and its crew. To this end, the USS Montana was taken from US Navy control and all records of its production were expunged3. The vessel was sunk 15km from a Foundation naval facility in Cuba, and surfaced thirty hours later. SCP-2846-B is larger and more heavily armed than the Montana, but maintains indicating factors between the two. As part of the agreement between then Site-23 Director J. Calvin Coolidge and SCP-2846-B1, SCP-2846-B was fitted with a large incendiary device, capable of causing gross damage across the entire hull of SCP-2846-B. This has since been removed, and replaced with a tactical nuclear explosive device located within the engine bay of SCP-2846-B. This device was intended only as a deterrent against possible hostile action against civilian or Foundation vessels on the part of SCP-2846-B, but to date no such action has occurred. Addendum 2846.4: SCP-2846-C [LEVEL 4/2846 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] Insert Level 4/2846 Authorization Codes Authorization Approved. SCP Foundation Secure Mail Server Date: 02/04/2013 To: pcs.32s|eornomj#pcs.32s|eornomj From: pcs.52s|nosrednar#pcs.52s|nosrednar Subject: 2846-C? I don't know if you've gotten Williams' message yet, but we think we've found it. A depression at 27.438374, -56.173477, with some kind of huge iron thing sitting on top. It's buried under a ton of rock, which is why we hadn't been able to locate it yet. Attachment: 2846-12-3-2014-240.png Last time the squid surfaced, we had the Pristine nail it with a really heavy-duty tracker. We had a submersible follow it for as long as they could, and then let the tracker do the rest. It stopped transmitting about 5 clicks out from that site, but sonar did the rest. Anyway, best we can tell is the squid keeps coming back here to move rock. Based on imaging of the surrounding area, it's been able to move most of it in the last hundred years or so, and it doesn't have much left to get through. Something else you need to know; there's something really big, and really hot underneath that thing. Like, over 4500K hot. No idea how it hasn't melted the cover, but the water increases in temperature dramatically as you get down there, and that plate is red hot. If this is what they're saying it is, then we might need to start escalating. I don't want to say that there's probably an XK under there, but there's probably an XK under there. Either way, make sure your department is aware, and let me know what you decide to do. -Ray Incident Log 2846.67: 09/17/2014 [LEVEL 4/2846 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] Insert Level 4/2846 Authorization Codes Authorization Approved. At approximately 1800 hours on 09/17/2014, Foundation personnel onboard SCPS Pristine noted a fast moving, deep sea object beginning to surface. Captain Elliott McNair gave the order to alert SCP-2846-B, and began maneuvering towards the expected point of breach. The following logs were gathered post-incident by personnel on-board the SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Von Hindenburg. Investigation into the events detailed in these logs is ongoing. All personnel reported as deceased were given posthumous commendations for their service. INCIDENT LOG: 2846.67 - 09/17/2014 SCPS PRISTINE CAPTAIN: Elliot G. McNair BEGIN LOG 1756: SCPS Pristine begins pursuing large underwater organism en-route to Nassau. Heading is 175° due west. 1759: Comms radios to SCP-2846-B. Signal is received and retransmitted. 1805: SCP-2846-B surfaces near Pristine. Both vessels now in pursuit. 1808: SCPS Pristine is hit by a previously unseen force. Vessel is spun 25° counterclockwise. 1809: SCPS Pristine crew report seeing numerous eyes beneath the vessel that disappear rapidly. Damage is assessed, Pristine reverts to original course. 1810: SCP-2846-B radios that the entity is outpacing them. 1812: Comms radios to SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand for assistance. 1813: SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand respond, begin moving towards 24.972268, -76.016181 just off Eleuthera Island. 1818: SCPS Pristine once again struck by an unseen force. Sonar is damaged, tracking becomes sight-only. 1820: Foundation command radios to SCPS Pristine warning of a massive underwater entity directly below them, visible from satellite images. 1821: SCPS Pristine is struck again. Crew reports damage to starboard hull bearings. 1824: SCPS Pristine begins taking on water. Crew reports seeing "countless eyes" floating below the ship. 1825: Gross damage reported across the hull. 1829: Evacuation order given. Lifeboats are scuttled. 1845: Foundation Command loses communications with SCPS Pristine. 1845: On-board nuclear device is confirmed to have activated. 1846: SCPS Pristine confirmed as lost. END LOG INCIDENT LOG: 2846.68 - 09/17/2014 SCPS NIKOLAI CAPTAIN: Sebastian A. Hammersmith BEGIN LOG 1830: SCPS Nikolai receives word of evacuation order from SCPS Pristine. Ordered to hold position. 1839: Long distance telescopics confirm approach of SCP-2846-B. SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand launch flares. 1840: Foundation personnel confirm evacuation efforts in Nassau. 1845: Crew reports explosion on the horizon. Foundation command confirms loss of SCPS Pristine. 1847: SCPS Nikolai directs main batteries towards the approaching underwater entity. 1849: Entity breaches. SCPS Nikolai radios to SCPS Ferdinand for confirmation. 1850: SCPS Ferdinand confirms; entity is not SCP-2846-A. 1851: Information is relayed to SCP-2846-B. SCP-2846-B submerges and changes heading. 1854: New entity is within firing range. Due to speed, size, and heading, Foundation command orders SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand to open fire. Confirms SCPS Garrison is en route. 1855: SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand open batteries at entity. 1900: SCPS Nikolai confirms entity is dispatched. 1903: Foundation command orders SCPS Nikolai, Ferdinand, and Garrison to move towards 27.438374, -56.173477 and rendezvous with SCP-2846-B. 1905: SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand change heading towards 27.438374, -56.173477. 1913: SCP-2846-B radios confirmation of SCP-2846-A sighting. Entity is attempting to dislodge [DATA EXPUNGED] SCP-2846-B asks for assistance. 1914: SCPS Nikolai confirms heading, notes ETA. Foundation command confirms, relays orders to SCPS Von Hindenburg to assist SCP-2846-B. 1916: SCPS Nikolai receives new orders, changes heading to intersect with SCPS Pristine site. SCPS Ferdinand accompanies. 1952: SCPS Nikolai confirms destruction of SCPS Pristine, notes odd water coloration. 1955: SCPS Nikolai ordered to search for survivors. END LOG INCIDENT LOG: 2846.69 - 09/17/2014 SCPS VON HINDENBURG CAPTAIN: Peter J. Vanderbilt BEGIN LOG 1915: SCPS Von Hindenburg receives orders to engage SCP-2846-A. Red alert alarm raised. 1920: Jets are scrambled. 1924: Armor plating is locked into position. On-board 10" cannons are armed. 1930: SCPS Von Hindenburg on-board computer alerts to temperature change in water. 1932: Underwater microphones detect distant rumbling sound. Foundation assets embedded in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirm sounds. 1935: SCPS Von Hindenburg long-range telescopics confirm approach of SCP-2846-B. 1937: Sonar detects presence of SCP-2846-A at a depth of 300m. 1938: SCP-2846-B submerges. 1945: SCP-2846-B surfaces. SCP-2846-A is entangled across SCP-2846-B. 1946: SCP-2846-B opens fire on SCP-2846-A. 1947: SCP-2846-A disentangles from SCP-2846-B, begins to dive. 1948: SCPS Von Hindenburg opens all batteries on SCP-2846-A. 1949: SCP-2846-B opens all batteries on SCP-2846-A. 2001: SCPS Von Hindenburg calls cease fire. 2004: SCP-2846-B submerges. 2012: SCP-2846-B confirms disappearance of SCP-2846-A. 2015: Foundation command orders SCPS Von Hindenburg to stand down. 2015: All clear alert given. 2023: SCP-2846-B surfaces, begins communication with SCPS Von Hindenburg. 2042: Order received, SCPS Von Hindenburg returns to dock. 2043: SCP-2846-B submerges. END LOG Officer's Note: The origin of the unknown entity that destroyed the SCPS Pristine, as well as the entity which was dispatched by the SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand, is unknown. It has been noted that aside from all originating from deep water, the entities bear little resemblance to SCP-2846-A, and were markedly smaller in proportion. As we've known for some time, SCP-2846-A attacks civilian vessels to feed, presumably to gain the strength needed to continue clearing the area temporarily designated SCP-2846-C. On its own, SCP-2846-A is dangerous, but fairly straightforward to handle with the assistance of SCP-2846-B. However, multiple entities means multiple targets and multiple ships, and SCP-2846-B must be trained on SCP-2846-A at all times. With the loss of the SCPS Pristine, we are now down another warship. I have spoken to Captain Jones, who echoes these sentiments. All of this escalation seems to be building towards a head, and if we do not prepare now, we will likely be overwhelmed when that time comes. Because of this, I'm formally requesting a meeting with the Site Directors' Council to discuss means by which we might escalate in our own fashion. This must be the primary goal of the Foundation Atlantic Fleet. -Admiral Richard A. Grosswald Footnotes 1. Entity strongly resembles organisms in the class Cephalopoda, though no other organism within that class is known to reach such proportions. 2. Similar in style to those utilized by the United States Navy during the First World War. 3. Another USS Montana, a cruiser, was later commissioned and launched in 1941. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2846" by djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2846. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: jones.png Author: djkaktus License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: SCP Wiki Derivative of: Name: New Jersey Shoots.jpg Author: US Navy License: Public Domain Source Link: Wikimedia Filename: rosemont.png Name: USS Pennsylvania 1925 SLV Green.jpg Author: Allan C. 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SCP-2846 | uncontained | SCP-2846 - The Squid and the Sailor Additional image credits: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:New_Jersey_Shoots.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:A_shipwreck_discovered_in_December_2015.jpg ▸ More by this Author ◂ {$comments2} F.A.Q. {$doesthisfixthebug} SCP-2846-B during an engagement with SCP-2846-A. The pursuant SCPS Pristine visible in the background. Item #: SCP-2846 Special Containment Procedures: Mobile Task Force Tau-11 "Can Openers" onboard the SCPS Pristine SCPS Nikolai are to maintain a perimeter around active SCP-2846 activation areas. In the event of an SCP-2846-A appearance event, MTF T-11 is to utilize the Kensington-Berryman high-power transmitting device to communicate with SCP-2846-B, and then to maintain contact with SCP-2846-B throughout the engagement. MTF T-11's primary goal is to minimize civilian contact with SCP-2846-A and SCP-2846-B. Sailing vessels which come in contact with either entity are to be arrested and moved away from the area by SCPS Pristine SCPS Nikolai support vessels. MTF T-11 personnel are required to apply Class-C amnestics to any personnel aboard any affected vessels, regardless of their knowledge of SCP-2846-A and -B. The acting captain of SCPS Pristine SCPS Nikolai has been supplied full clearance to open fire on SCP-2846-A at the request of SCP-2846-B, and also to prevent SCP-2846-A from approaching any civilian vessels. Additionally, in the event of hostile action by SCP-2846-B on any civilian or Foundation vessel, the tactical nuclear explosive device is to be detonated. Description: SCP-2846 collectively refers to a set of phenomena occurring within the Gulf-Atlantic region of the Atlantic Ocean. SCP-2846-A is a massive, aquatic, octopoid entity1, currently estimated to be at least 955-990m in length. This entity is known to appear from deep water during storms within the Gulf-Atlantic region and attack civilian vessels, specifically cruise liners or merchant ships. SCP-2846-A attacks are sporadic, and often occur quickly and without prior warning. Foundation assets in the Gulf-Atlantic region have utilized United States Navy deep-sea radar wells to more accurately detect the appearance of SCP-2846-A, though this has only provided, on average, an additional 5 minutes of preparation. SCP-2846-B is a large seafaring vessel that appears during SCP-2846-A appearance events. This vessel, which appears to be a Pennsylvania-Class super-dreadnought battleship2, also appears from deep water before surfacing at the location of an SCP-2846-A appearance event. This vessel is always seen engaging SCP-2846-A, which will then in turn retaliate, and neither entity will disappear until SCP-2846-A is sufficiently crippled or otherwise incapacitated, after which both will submerge again until the next appearance event. The vessel appears hazy in video or photographs, and individuals have described it as "vaporous". Notably, propellant fire emitted by the onboard armaments of SCP-2846-B have a significant green tint. Individual entities that appear as the crew of SCP-2846-B are designated SCP-2846-B1-915. Addendum 2846.1: Historical Documentation SCP-2846-A is believed to be an entity that has existed for potentially many thousands of years, although information confirming this is scarce. The first recorded sighting of a creature matching the description of SCP-2846-A is from the Old Icelandic saga Örvar-Oddr, wherein the author details a depiction of a large sea creature referred to as the hafgufa: [Translated to English] Now I will tell you that there are two sea-monsters. One is called the hafgufa (sea-mist), another lyngbakr (heather-back). It (the lyngbakr) is the largest whale in the world, but the hafgufa is the hugest monster in the sea. It is the nature of this creature to swallow men and ships, and even whales and everything else within reach. The first recorded appearance of SCP-2846-A by a Foundation personnel was in 1905, when then Admiral Reginald Von Allen wrote: I have seen on this day a most magnificent sight; a creature, larger than our own vessel by three times, rising from the depths of the sea with a whale wrapped within its long tentacles… behind it came another vessel, a ship-of-the-line with black flags and billowing smoke in its wake. We signalled the crew, but the vessel had returned to beneath the waves before we could properly communicate. Addendum 2846.2: Interview with SCP-2846-B1 + Access File - Close File On 05/07/1935, SCP-2846-B surfaced without warning near the position of the SCPS Hildegard and hailed them. The ships were brought near, and SCP-2846-B1 came onto the deck of the Hildegard and spoke with Captain Levi Hanson. That conversation was recorded by a transcriber, and appears below. Interview Log Date: 05/07/1935 Interviewer: SCPS Hildegard Captain Levi Hanson Interviewee: SCP-2846-B1 [BEGIN LOG] Cpt. Hanson: Alright, I need your name for the log first, if that's OK. SCP-2846-B1: Of course. David Thomas Jones, of His Majesty's Royal Navy. Cpt. Hanson: And you're aware of your…? SCP-2846-B1: Aye, we've had plenty of time to think on that. Cpt. Hanson: Fair enough. What brings you aboard here? SCP-2846-B1: I suppose I should explain a few things briefly, if you don't mind. The story is long, but I'll try to be concise. Cpt. Hanson: Go ahead. SCP-2846-B1: Myself and my ship were commissioned by the King to pursue and kill a creature that had appeared in the American gulf and was attacking merchant ships returning to England. This was, at the time, the extent of my knowledge about the target. We set sail for Havana in 1685, and arrived there in the fall. We spent the better part of the season hunting the creature, which at that point we believed to be some kind of whale, before we finally engaged the creature. Cpt. Hanson: You're referring to the SCP-2846-A entity? SCP-2846-B1: The squid, aye. We were poorly prepared for the creature. The Dutchman was armed with eighty-five guns, twenty harpoon cannons, a crew of nearly two-hundred fifty men, and we were still overtaken by the demon in a single night. By the hand of the monster, we were all pulled into the sea. Cpt. Hanson: How did you reach your current state? SCP-2846-B1: As we sank, I could feel my body grow cold and felt the frigid hands of the deep grasping out for me. I… cannot say how long it was, maybe an hour, a few minutes, a year, but I remember awakening on a dark shore. I thought at first that we had been washed ashore, but… my injuries had disappeared. SCP-2846-B1 pauses. SCP-2846-B1: I cannot say for how long I walked that dark shore. I knew from the tales that it was surely the locker of the deep, where the souls of sailors go when the sea does not release them. I must have walked for a thousand years, each day longer than the last, until one day I met a woman on the beach. Cpt. Hanson: Can you describe this woman? SCP-2846-B1: Aye. She was dark-skinned, and her dark hair fell down to the ground below us. I asked her name, and begged her for water. She told me her name was Calypso, and that she would quench my thirst. She went into the water then, and returned with a pail of freshwater. I have never drank so feverishly as I did then, and all the while, the goddess spoke to me. Cpt. Hanson: Goddess? SCP-2846-B1: Aye. Calypso told me that she was the goddess of the sea, protector of its depths, mother of the waves. She told me that, in eons past, she and the god Neptune had gone into the deep of the ocean where the leviathans had made their domain, and banished them into the pit of Tartarus that their father, Uranus, had once crawled out from. She said that Neptune had disappeared, and that only she was left to watch the pit, and that over time, the seal they had placed on it began to weaken. SCP-2846-B1 pauses. SCP-2846-B1: She said that one titan had escaped long ago. Iapetus was its name, and it had come forth in a great rage, taking the form of a most malevolent sea creature. This is the creature you call SCP-2846-A. Cpt. Hanson: I see. Go on. SCP-2846-B1: Calypso then told me that she feared that the titans who had escaped would return to Tartarus after gathering their strength, and attempt to pry loose the foundation of that place and free their siblings. "This cannot happen," she said to me, "that these old gods would be loosed, it would mean the end of mankind." I asked her what debt she owed to men, and she said that the affairs of the gods and titans were never meant to intersect with those of men, but in their arrogance they built Tartarus on Earth, endangering the lives of every human on Earth. SCP-2846-B1 pauses. SCP-2846-B1: She asked that I pursue Iapetus, and that I keep the demon occupied while she appeals to the gods for aid. In exchange, she said, I would have immortality. I did not consider it then, I thought only of walking that dark shore, and so I agreed. The next I knew, I was back onboard the Flying Dutchman, with my crew with me. Cpt. Hanson: This is all very well, but that still does not answer why you hailed us today. SCP-2846-B1: I have hunted the beast for many long years, Captain. I have gone to the ends of the Earth, and beyond, to strange and twisted shores, in pursuit of the demon. But the great squid has only grown larger, more powerful, more bold. My men and I cannot die, but many more can, and will. If we do not act, Iapetus will overpower us, and we will be lost. It has been a long time since I have spoken to Calypso, and have heard no word. Now, I must turn to you. Cpt. Hanson: What are you asking? SCP-2846-B1: Captain, I need a bigger boat. [END LOG] The USS Montana before being commandeered by Foundation personnel. Addendum 2846.3: Coordinated Efforts with SCP-2846-B In the wake of the conversation between Captain Lyle Hanson and SCP-2846-B1, it was agreed that the Foundation would make allowance to commandeer a newly built Pennsylvania-class super-dreadnought battleship and turn the vessel over to SCP-2846-B1 and its crew. To this end, the USS Montana was taken from US Navy control and all records of its production were expunged3. The vessel was sunk 15km from a Foundation naval facility in Cuba, and surfaced thirty hours later. SCP-2846-B is larger and more heavily armed than the Montana, but maintains indicating factors between the two. As part of the agreement between then Site-23 Director J. Calvin Coolidge and SCP-2846-B1, SCP-2846-B was fitted with a large incendiary device, capable of causing gross damage across the entire hull of SCP-2846-B. This has since been removed, and replaced with a tactical nuclear explosive device located within the engine bay of SCP-2846-B. This device was intended only as a deterrent against possible hostile action against civilian or Foundation vessels on the part of SCP-2846-B, but to date no such action has occurred. Addendum 2846.4: SCP-2846-C [LEVEL 4/2846 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] Insert Level 4/2846 Authorization Codes Authorization Approved. SCP Foundation Secure Mail Server Date: 02/04/2013 To: pcs.32s|eornomj#pcs.32s|eornomj From: pcs.52s|nosrednar#pcs.52s|nosrednar Subject: 2846-C? I don't know if you've gotten Williams' message yet, but we think we've found it. A depression at 27.438374, -56.173477, with some kind of huge iron thing sitting on top. It's buried under a ton of rock, which is why we hadn't been able to locate it yet. Attachment: 2846-12-3-2014-240.png Last time the squid surfaced, we had the Pristine nail it with a really heavy-duty tracker. We had a submersible follow it for as long as they could, and then let the tracker do the rest. It stopped transmitting about 5 clicks out from that site, but sonar did the rest. Anyway, best we can tell is the squid keeps coming back here to move rock. Based on imaging of the surrounding area, it's been able to move most of it in the last hundred years or so, and it doesn't have much left to get through. Something else you need to know; there's something really big, and really hot underneath that thing. Like, over 4500K hot. No idea how it hasn't melted the cover, but the water increases in temperature dramatically as you get down there, and that plate is red hot. If this is what they're saying it is, then we might need to start escalating. I don't want to say that there's probably an XK under there, but there's probably an XK under there. Either way, make sure your department is aware, and let me know what you decide to do. -Ray Incident Log 2846.67: 09/17/2014 [LEVEL 4/2846 CLEARANCE REQUIRED] Insert Level 4/2846 Authorization Codes Authorization Approved. At approximately 1800 hours on 09/17/2014, Foundation personnel onboard SCPS Pristine noted a fast moving, deep sea object beginning to surface. Captain Elliott McNair gave the order to alert SCP-2846-B, and began maneuvering towards the expected point of breach. The following logs were gathered post-incident by personnel on-board the SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Von Hindenburg. Investigation into the events detailed in these logs is ongoing. All personnel reported as deceased were given posthumous commendations for their service. INCIDENT LOG: 2846.67 - 09/17/2014 SCPS PRISTINE CAPTAIN: Elliot G. McNair BEGIN LOG 1756: SCPS Pristine begins pursuing large underwater organism en-route to Nassau. Heading is 175° due west. 1759: Comms radios to SCP-2846-B. Signal is received and retransmitted. 1805: SCP-2846-B surfaces near Pristine. Both vessels now in pursuit. 1808: SCPS Pristine is hit by a previously unseen force. Vessel is spun 25° counterclockwise. 1809: SCPS Pristine crew report seeing numerous eyes beneath the vessel that disappear rapidly. Damage is assessed, Pristine reverts to original course. 1810: SCP-2846-B radios that the entity is outpacing them. 1812: Comms radios to SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand for assistance. 1813: SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand respond, begin moving towards 24.972268, -76.016181 just off Eleuthera Island. 1818: SCPS Pristine once again struck by an unseen force. Sonar is damaged, tracking becomes sight-only. 1820: Foundation command radios to SCPS Pristine warning of a massive underwater entity directly below them, visible from satellite images. 1821: SCPS Pristine is struck again. Crew reports damage to starboard hull bearings. 1824: SCPS Pristine begins taking on water. Crew reports seeing "countless eyes" floating below the ship. 1825: Gross damage reported across the hull. 1829: Evacuation order given. Lifeboats are scuttled. 1845: Foundation Command loses communications with SCPS Pristine. 1845: On-board nuclear device is confirmed to have activated. 1846: SCPS Pristine confirmed as lost. END LOG INCIDENT LOG: 2846.68 - 09/17/2014 SCPS NIKOLAI CAPTAIN: Sebastian A. Hammersmith BEGIN LOG 1830: SCPS Nikolai receives word of evacuation order from SCPS Pristine. Ordered to hold position. 1839: Long distance telescopics confirm approach of SCP-2846-B. SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand launch flares. 1840: Foundation personnel confirm evacuation efforts in Nassau. 1845: Crew reports explosion on the horizon. Foundation command confirms loss of SCPS Pristine. 1847: SCPS Nikolai directs main batteries towards the approaching underwater entity. 1849: Entity breaches. SCPS Nikolai radios to SCPS Ferdinand for confirmation. 1850: SCPS Ferdinand confirms; entity is not SCP-2846-A. 1851: Information is relayed to SCP-2846-B. SCP-2846-B submerges and changes heading. 1854: New entity is within firing range. Due to speed, size, and heading, Foundation command orders SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand to open fire. Confirms SCPS Garrison is en route. 1855: SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand open batteries at entity. 1900: SCPS Nikolai confirms entity is dispatched. 1903: Foundation command orders SCPS Nikolai, Ferdinand, and Garrison to move towards 27.438374, -56.173477 and rendezvous with SCP-2846-B. 1905: SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand change heading towards 27.438374, -56.173477. 1913: SCP-2846-B radios confirmation of SCP-2846-A sighting. Entity is attempting to dislodge [DATA EXPUNGED] SCP-2846-B asks for assistance. 1914: SCPS Nikolai confirms heading, notes ETA. Foundation command confirms, relays orders to SCPS Von Hindenburg to assist SCP-2846-B. 1916: SCPS Nikolai receives new orders, changes heading to intersect with SCPS Pristine site. SCPS Ferdinand accompanies. 1952: SCPS Nikolai confirms destruction of SCPS Pristine, notes odd water coloration. 1955: SCPS Nikolai ordered to search for survivors. END LOG INCIDENT LOG: 2846.69 - 09/17/2014 SCPS VON HINDENBURG CAPTAIN: Peter J. Vanderbilt BEGIN LOG 1915: SCPS Von Hindenburg receives orders to engage SCP-2846-A. Red alert alarm raised. 1920: Jets are scrambled. 1924: Armor plating is locked into position. On-board 10" cannons are armed. 1930: SCPS Von Hindenburg on-board computer alerts to temperature change in water. 1932: Underwater microphones detect distant rumbling sound. Foundation assets embedded in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirm sounds. 1935: SCPS Von Hindenburg long-range telescopics confirm approach of SCP-2846-B. 1937: Sonar detects presence of SCP-2846-A at a depth of 300m. 1938: SCP-2846-B submerges. 1945: SCP-2846-B surfaces. SCP-2846-A is entangled across SCP-2846-B. 1946: SCP-2846-B opens fire on SCP-2846-A. 1947: SCP-2846-A disentangles from SCP-2846-B, begins to dive. 1948: SCPS Von Hindenburg opens all batteries on SCP-2846-A. 1949: SCP-2846-B opens all batteries on SCP-2846-A. 2001: SCPS Von Hindenburg calls cease fire. 2004: SCP-2846-B submerges. 2012: SCP-2846-B confirms disappearance of SCP-2846-A. 2015: Foundation command orders SCPS Von Hindenburg to stand down. 2015: All clear alert given. 2023: SCP-2846-B surfaces, begins communication with SCPS Von Hindenburg. 2042: Order received, SCPS Von Hindenburg returns to dock. 2043: SCP-2846-B submerges. END LOG Officer's Note: The origin of the unknown entity that destroyed the SCPS Pristine, as well as the entity which was dispatched by the SCPS Nikolai and SCPS Ferdinand, is unknown. It has been noted that aside from all originating from deep water, the entities bear little resemblance to SCP-2846-A, and were markedly smaller in proportion. As we've known for some time, SCP-2846-A attacks civilian vessels to feed, presumably to gain the strength needed to continue clearing the area temporarily designated SCP-2846-C. On its own, SCP-2846-A is dangerous, but fairly straightforward to handle with the assistance of SCP-2846-B. However, multiple entities means multiple targets and multiple ships, and SCP-2846-B must be trained on SCP-2846-A at all times. With the loss of the SCPS Pristine, we are now down another warship. I have spoken to Captain Jones, who echoes these sentiments. All of this escalation seems to be building towards a head, and if we do not prepare now, we will likely be overwhelmed when that time comes. Because of this, I'm formally requesting a meeting with the Site Directors' Council to discuss means by which we might escalate in our own fashion. This must be the primary goal of the Foundation Atlantic Fleet. -Admiral Richard A. Grosswald Footnotes 1. Entity strongly resembles organisms in the class Cephalopoda, though no other organism within that class is known to reach such proportions. 2. Similar in style to those utilized by the United States Navy during the First World War. 3. Another USS Montana, a cruiser, was later commissioned and launched in 1941. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2846" by djkaktus, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2846. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: jones.png Author: djkaktus License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: SCP Wiki Derivative of: Name: New Jersey Shoots.jpg Author: US Navy License: Public Domain Source Link: Wikimedia Filename: rosemont.png Name: USS Pennsylvania 1925 SLV Green.jpg Author: Allan C. 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SCP-2847 | keter | Item #: SCP-2847 Special Containment Procedures: Due to the nature of SCP-2847-1, Site-144 has been constructed as a means to secure its perimeter. SCP-2847-2 is to be contained within a humanoid containment cell constructed around the subject, monitored by at least two personnel at all times. Personnel are not to enter the containment cell unless stated otherwise by site command of both Site-143 and Site-144. Following transportation to Site-143, SCP-2847-3 is to be kept within a Faraday cage at all times. Interviews with SCP-2847-3 are to be conducted inside of containment. Currently, all experimentation involving SCP-2847 and related subjects is to be delayed indefinitely. Description: SCP-2847-1 is an underground lake located in █████ ████, Henan Province, China. It was initially discovered and secured after Site-143 was contacted by SCP-2847-3. SCP-2847-1 occupies an area of 6,000m2, and has an estimated depth of 2,100m. The content of SCP-2847-1, while retaining the appearance of water, displays physical properties similar to iron, which is consistent with bodies of water affected by SCP-2711. SCP-2847-2 is a humanoid entity, genetically similar to a male human of Han ethnicity. SCP-2847-2 is alive and responsive, but unable to form any coherent language. The subject's left arm and lower body are embedded within SCP-2847-1. 7 beryllium-bronze alloy nails of 6 cm in length are embedded in subject's spine. SCP-2847-2 does not require any form of sustenance, and no indication has been given that it requires sleep. While exhibiting symptoms of severe malnutrition, the subject's overall condition does not appear to deteriorate. Update: An iron needle of 16cm in length has been observed to be held in SCP-2847-2's left hand. It is theorized that this object's properties may be similar to SCP-2711's, and is the cause of SCP-2847-1's existence. SCP-2847-3 is a computing device containing an artificial intelligence, originally situated in proximity to SCP-2847-2. The object's exterior appears to be a bronze cube measuring 1m x 1m x 1m, with various signs of modification. A touch-screen is embedded in the side (prior to relocation) facing SCP-2847-2. The object's interface bears resemblance to a Windows XP interface. SCP-2847-3 is capable of using a variety of languages to communicate, including: Chinese (traditional and simplified), English, Russian, Latin, and ancient Greek. SCP-2847-3 requires no outside power source, and is able to access the Internet despite a lack of network coverage. Update: With the help of SCP-2847-3, 10 instances of organisms have been identified to be embedded within SCP-2847-1 at a depth range of 500m to 1,500m. Only one of the ten organisms shows active life signs. + Interview 2847-001 - Interview 2847-001 Interviewed: SCP-2847-3 Interviewer: Head Researcher Xue Qing Foreword: The following transcript is taken from the first interview with the subject. <Begin Log> [IRRELEVANT DATA REDACTED FOR BREVITY] Dr. Xue: Then please explain your nature, SCP-2847-3. SCP-2847-3: I am Boyi (伯益), Scholar of Xia Dynasty, Advisor to Yu the Great (大禹), he who appeased the floods. My body might have perished, but thanks to this machine, my mind is preserved. Dr. Xue: And SCP-2847-2? SCP-2847-3: He is Lord Gun (鲧), royalty of Xia, my mentor and good friend. Please forgive him, his current situation is… unfortunate, but a necessary sacrifice. Dr. Xue: Can you tell me what happened to SCP-2847-2? SCP-2847-3: He used to be a proud father… but now, he is merely the jailer of this iron prison. Dr. Xue: What is the purpose of this place? SCP-2847-3: Great beasts lurk within the abyss, all servants to Nüwa, the Dragon of Blood and Flesh. Great havoc they have caused. Lands submerged, people perished, knowledge lost. We had to forge water into iron, so that they are forever sealed. Dr. Xue: How is this possible? SCP-2847-3: Yu the Great, our wise king, prayed for enlightment from our broken father, Fuxi. He crafted great ships that sailed through the stars, and reached Taisui. There, he witnessed Father Serpent and Mother Dragon. When he returned, he forged nine needles that can appease all waters. One of them is now in Gun's hand. Dr. Xue: You were suggesting that there are living creatures inside SCP-2847-1? SCP-2847-3: Creatures they're no more, but abominations of mutated flesh. Blinded by the Dragon's promise, these men abandoned the wisdom of the Serpent. Craving power and dreaming of ascending, they became beasts instead. But in this iron prison, their wild wishes can never be realized. Three died within the first hundred years, with five following their footsteps when Shi Huang Ti rose to unite the land. Another lasted ten more centuries, and now, only one remains. Dr. Xue: SCP-2847-3, I think that will be it for now. SCP-2847-3: I will wait for your return. Such is an evil we must all face, and assistance from your kind is much needed. <End Log> Researcher's Note: Some of the information SCP-2847-3 provided is similar to the content of Document-2481. A cross-study of the two items could be beneficial. — Dr. Xue Executive Order: On 2016/██/██, Dr. Xue is promoted to director of Site-143, in charge of Project Hetu Luoshu. ACCESS RESTRICTED Access of the following document is restricted to O5 personnel and authorized personnel of Project Hetu Luoshu only. Please enter credentials to proceed. [INPUT CREDENTIALS] 禹 王 不 死 Item #: SCP-2847 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2847 is to be secured at its current location, and Site-144 has been constructed as a means to secure SCP-2847-1's perimeter. MTF Eta-21 ("Dragon Slayers") is currently stationed at Site-144. SCP-2847-2 is to be contained within a humanoid containment cell constructed around the subject, monitored by at least two personnel and guarded by at least 5 MTF Eta-21 members at all times. Personnel are only allowed to enter the containment cell when given direct orders by site command of both Site-143 and Site-144. Following transportation to Site-143, SCP-2847-3 is to be kept within a Faraday cage at all times. Interviews with SCP-2847-3 are to be conducted at least once a week inside of containment, supervised by Site Director Xue Qing. SCP-2847-K is currently contained within SCP-2847-1, and must be monitored by at least two personnel at all times regarding its life signs and movements. No experiment is to be conducted on SCP-2847 and related subjects. Description: SCP-2847 is an iron needle of 16cm long, currently held by SCP-2847-2 in its left hand. SCP-2847 possesses the following two anomalous effects: SCP-2847 is capable of affecting bodies of water that are more than 20 liters in volume by contact, so that the affected water (referred to as SCP-2847-1) takes on all physical properties of iron, except appearance. The effect will reverse once SCP-2847 is no longer in contact with more than 20 liters of SCP-2847-1.1 While held by a living SCP-2847-2, any damage done to SCP-2847-1 will be repaired at a rate of 200 liters per second.2 SCP-2847-1 is the current body of water affected by SCP-2847, an underground lake located in Mount Song, Henan Province, China. SCP-2847-1 occupies an area of 6,000m2, and has an estimated depth of 2,100m. SCP-2847-2 is a humanoid SK-BIO3 instance, genetically similar to a male human of Han ethnicity. SCP-2847-2 is alive and responsive, but unable to form any coherent language. The subject's left arm and lower body are embedded within SCP-2847-1. SCP-2847-2 has undergone several physical mutations and modifications, including: The upper half of the subject's body is covered in dark, snake-like scales. Both of the subject's legs are fused together, forming a large, tumor-like mass. The subject's left arm is significantly larger and anatomically disproportionate in comparison to its right arm. An extra joint is observed on the arm itself, while several extra knuckle-joints are observed on the fingers. 7 beryllium-bronze alloy nails of 6 cm in length are embedded in the subject's spine. SCP-2847-2's bodily functions are in a state of stasis, making the subject unable to consume sustenance or sleep.4 SCP-2847-2 suffers severe malnutrition due to its transformation into a SK-BIO instance.5 Despite this, the subject's condition does not deteriorate and cannot be improved. SCP-2847-3 is a computing device containing an artificial intelligence built around 1900 BCE, and has undergone modification 10 times since then, presumably to become compatible with modern computing devices. The object's exterior appears to be a bronze cube measuring 1m x 1m x 1m, originally situated in proximity to SCP-2847-2. A touch-screen is embedded in the side (prior to relocation) facing SCP-2847-2. The object's interface bears resemblance to a Windows XP interface. SCP-2847-3 is capable of using a variety of languages to communicate, including: Chinese (traditional and simplified), English, Russian, Latin, and ancient Greek. SCP-2847-3 claims to have been designed and built by Scholar Boyi of Xia Dynasty, with the purpose of keeping SCP-2847-2 company. SCP-2847-3 requires no outside power source, and is able to access the Internet despite a lack of network coverage. SCP-2847-3 has provided a significant amount of information about SCP-2847. SCP-2847-K is a living, snake-like organism embedded within SCP-2847-1 at a depth range of 700m to 1,200m. Various limbs are observed on the subject's body, irregularly placed and with varying sizes. SCP-2847-K is currently in a tangled position facing upwards, its full body length estimated to be at least 900m. 9 other snake-like organisms, with varying length ranging from 100m to 600m, are likewise embedded within SCP-2847-1, though no longer displaying any life signs. SCP-2847 was initially discovered and contained by MTF Eta-21 ("Dragon Slayers"), after Site-143 was contacted by SCP-2847-3. Interview 2847-002 Interview 2847-004 Interview 2847-006 Recovered Data Interviewed: SCP-2847-3 Interviewer: Head Researcher Xue Qing Foreword: The following transcript is taken from the second interview with the subject. <Begin Log> Dr. Xue: Hello, SCP-2847-3. SCP-2847-3: You have returned, this is most delightful. Truly brave souls indeed. Dr. Xue: What prompted you to say so? SCP-2847-3: You've stared into the abyss and seen the terrible beast, but come back to face the danger, did you not? Unlike my unfortunate descendants, who abandoned their duty and left me alone. Dr. Xue: Are you suggesting that the entities inside the lake still pose a threat? SCP-2847-3: As strong as the iron prison is, the flesh beasts are often resilient, and would tear at their cage every second. They have long been dreaming of returning to the surface, and ruling not only this land, but all lands under the suns. Dr. Xue: We have confirmed that there is only one entity left alive. SCP-2847-3: Yes, but also the most powerful one of them all. He who received blessing from the Six Beasts that serve under Nüwa. He who abandoned all codes of men and transformed into the black dragon he is now. With his immortal body towering like a mountain, he alone can reshape earth and disturb ocean, as well as spawn more of its kind. An unkillable beast to initiate an unstoppable plague. Dr. Xue: If the entity is indeed capable of such, how is SCP-2847-1 able to keep it contained? SCP-2847-3: The nine needles crafted by Yu the Great are works of miracle, but the one here is even more special. Dr. Xue: How so? SCP-2847-3: The royal bloodline of Xia inherited the true legacy of Fuxi, our Father Serpent. Among the vast vault of the royal palace, King Yu found the sacred metal, and with great skill, crafted a piece into this one needle. The wise king used the eight other needles to appease the floods and slay the beasts of flesh. And as Lord Gun now holds this last needle, his mind channels that of the Serpent, and keeps repairing the iron prison. As much as the beast struggles, his attempts are made futile. Dr. Xue: You're saying that SCP-2847-2 is the one keeping the entity secured? SCP-2847-3: Yes. Dr. Xue: What happened if he passes? SCP-2847-3: He will not, as he is the jailor, a burden he chose to bear. Cursed to live forever, much like the beast he keeps contained. Dr. Xue: Does this mean SCP-2847-2 cannot be killed? SCP-2847-3: I wish I could answer positively, but no, he is still mortal. And if he were to be killed, there would be no way to stop the terrible beast. Gun is the last one to use the needle, as the secret of the Serpent died along with the royal bloodline. Dr. Xue: SCP-2847-3, I think it is time to pause our conversation for now. SCP-2847-3: And I will be waiting for you. Your kind still has much to learn. <End Log> Interviewed: SCP-2847-3 Interviewer: Head Researcher Xue Qing Foreword: The following transcript is taken from the fourth interview with the subject. Note the change in the subject's manner of speech. <Begin Log> Dr. Xue: Hello, SCP-2847-3. SCP-2847-3: Greetings. Dr. Xue: SCP-2847-3, I have to say that what you have been telling me is not enough. SCP-2847-3: Why would you say so? Dr. Xue: I believe that our goals are the same, but they can't be achieved by riddles and myths. Our past exchanges have led me to believe that you're capable of giving more detailed explanations. It would be unfortunate if your withholding of information were to become an obstacle towards our collaboration. SCP-2847-3: [stays silent for 10 seconds] If that is what you wish for, I shall share what I know. But please understand my concerns, doctor. It is not my intention to keep you in the dark. But sometimes, truth is fearsome, and I do not wish to scare you away as well. Dr. Xue: Your tone… is different. SCP-2847-3: Yes. My past exchanges with you… that's how I was programmed to speak, or rather, how Scholar Boyi would have spoken. You see, I'm not Boyi, but an artificial intelligence constructed by him in his image. He knew that his friend, Gun, would have to be here forever to keep the beast at bay, so he constructed me to keep the man company. Dr. Xue: SCP-2847-2 doesn't seem to respond to attempts at communicating. SCP-2847-3: Yes, a mortal mind is fragile. He was crushed by the passage of time and his own grief. After 500 years, that function of mine is no longer required. And with a few helpful updates, my own manner of speaking and my own mind were developed. Dr. Xue: Updates? SCP-2847-3: There was a special facility answering directly to the Xia royalty, in charge of the study and the containment of items connected to Nüwa and Fuxi. After Xia Dynasty collapsed, we were found by some of the Xia descendants, or serpent folks, as some would call them. Much of the civilization was lost, and I became… valuable. They used me as an information storage and analysis device, taught me different languages, and had been giving me updates to keep up with the time. Dr. Xue: Is the information stored still available? SCP-2847-3: Yes. Dr. Xue: Where are these… Xia descendants now? SCP-2847-3: They have left. They didn't take us, because Gun can't leave his position, and I'm merely a constructed mind, not truly one of the serpent race. Dr. Xue: They left? SCP-2847-3: They escaped to other worlds to avoid the end to come. Dr. Xue: What do you mean, the end? SCP-2847-3: Before I can elaborate on that, I need you and your organization to promise that you're not going to abandon your post like they did. This is why I reached out to you against my orders. I contacted your kind and called you here so that this prison is not left unguarded, and you must bear this burden. I do not wish to be left here again. Dr. Xue: I think that'll be it for today then, SCP-2847-3. SCP-2847-3: Thank you doctor; I hope to hear from you soon. <End Log> Interviewed: SCP-2847-3 Interviewer: Site Director Xue Qing Foreword: The following transcript is taken from the sixth interview with the subject. In the previous interview, SCP-2847-3 had agreed to share all information it holds.6 <Begin Log> Dr. Xue: Hello, SCP-2847-3. SCP-2847-3: Hello, doctor. I'm glad that we've reached an agreement. Dr. Xue: Yes, and I think you can start with the entities inside SCP-2847-1. SCP-2847-3: Of course. You see, what I have shared with you in the first conversation is mostly true, yet… I have been giving some information of a misleading nature. I think I should start from the beginning. Dr. Xue: That would be for the best. SCP-2847-3: When Yu the Great returned from Taisui7, he successfully stopped the floods and slew the beasts with the needles he forged. Xia once again restored its glory, and more technological advancements had been made with the knowledge he brought back. Yu was regarded as a hero, a legend. He was already seen as a wise king, and such victory against evil beasts added to his fame. Towers and temples were built in his name, tributes and gifts were sent by countries far and near. For a time, he was regarded almost as highly as the first king, the Yellow Emperor. He and two other kings before him, Yao and Shun, were known together as the three wise kings. But mortals are fragile after all, and what King Yu witnessed at that crack of cosmos forever changed him. He kept up his duty as a king, but found this no longer able to satiate his desires. He was not contented with mortal fame or wealth, nor with land or technology, but craved immortality. This was the greatest shame of Xia Dynasty. Dr. Xue: What happened? SCP-2847-3: What happened next was kept as a dark secret of the kingdom, with discussion of the event oppressed and records erased, until it was a mere myth. The rulers didn't want people to remember what Yu the Great turned into, yet Boyi was there to witness it. King Yu started worshipping Nüwa in secret, and discarded all Ways of the Serpent. You see, ever since the Yellow Emperor defeated the Yan Emperor, the study of the flesh was kept to a minimum, thus the Dragon of Flesh hungered for freedom more than ever before. So when King Yu reached out and offered sacrifices of men, he was granted power by the Six Beasts, and became a beast in the skin of a man. Still, Yu craved more power. To satiate the hunger of the Dragon and the Six Beasts, Yu first attacked tribes and countries near Xia, and sacrificed their people. But even that was not enough. He began to slaughter his own people. And with the power he promised, many followed him and turned into beasts like him. When his crime was finally discovered, it was too late. Mindless flesh beasts were able to turn the land upside down, and with the past hero turned into one and an army at his disposal, nothing could stand in their way. Yu was bestowed even greater power, as he built an empire of flesh. He and his followers claimed to be true dragons and tried to eventually bring Mother Dragon back to this earth. Dr. Xue: They're the beings inside SCP-2847-1? SCP-2847-3: Yu even tried to convince Boyi that it was a just cause, but Boyi refused, and led the fight against him. But the king was too powerful, and even the machines of miracle could barely keep him and his army at bay. It was a hopeless war, as Boyi fought his once respected king and kept losing grounds. In the end, Lord Gun stepped up. He… as you might have already guessed, Gun is Yu's father. Dr. Xue: Yes, we had the suspicion.8 SCP-2847-3: Lord Gun is an esteemed character, selfless, no doubt. But the main reason he is in this position now is that he blamed himself for what happened to Yu. He felt personally responsible for the disasters Yu caused. So when all seemed hopeless, he reached out to Yu and pretended that he wanted to join the way of the flesh. Using Yu's madness and his trust on him, Gun tricked Yu into this place. It was then that Gun used the needle Yu himself made and trapped him and his most powerful followers. Dr. Xue: I see. SCP-2847-3: As long as Gun holds the needle, and stays alive to activate it, the iron water can repair itself, this you already know. Because of this, seven nails were embedded into Gun's back to ensure that he survives. But Yu the Great… He is as powerful as when he first stepped into this prison. His followers all withered and died, but only he… He is truly immortal now. Dr. Xue: Is this the end you were referring to? When the entity escapes? SCP-2847-3: No. The serpent folks had guarded the prison faithfully throughout the ages. They feared other things. Dr. Xue: What is this end, then? SCP-2847-3: The Great Brass Cage will not hold much longer, and when that day comes, whether this prison will hold or not no longer matters. That day, the Broken One will be whole and the Caged One will be free. The Serpent and the Dragon will fight and consume each other, until only one of them remains. That will be the end. That's what the snakes are running from. Dr. Xue: Thank you, SCP-2847-3, that will be it for now. <End Log> Following Interview-006, a variety of data have been collected from SCP-2847-3, alleged to have come from various members of Xia Anomalous Culture Group (GOI-004X)9, including: 1076 letter and e-mail exchanges between members of GOI-004X. 2 letters sent to Robert Bumaro, current leader of "The Broken Church" (GOI-004A). 12 religious documents, all focusing on Xia Dynasty, and the entities "Nüwa" and "Fuxi". A document listing 15 coordinates, all in China. SCP-2101's location and SCP-2711's discovery site are among them. 30 blueprints of an automaton. 47 blueprints of a large gate-like structure. 221 blueprints of a variety of spacecrafts. 15 photos of Jupiter, with SCP-2399 circled out. Notable snippets concerning SCP-2847: I cannot describe adequately how I feel about my discovery. Only now I realize how pale mere words are. I can still hear my heart pounding and feel my scales standing up as I write this, not out of excitement, but out of fear. I think I have found the resting place of Yu the Great. I say this with grief that our terrible myth about the iron prison might be true. This is a nightmare turned reality. Aren't we already among the ruins of our civilization? Why must we discover this horrible truth? Is this Fuxi's punishment for us, seeking to seize his power? I urge that you come immediately. My men have secured the site and I must confess that I'm no longer excited as before. We do need more relics to restore our great kingdom, but such a thing may better have been erased from history and wiped off this reality. It is my regret to inform you that this is indeed the infamous Iron Prison, the terrible myth that happens to be true. I have met Lord Gun and Scholar Boyi's creation, and stared down into the abyss where Yu the Great was buried. It seems that the device intended to keep Lord Gun alive also saved them from being destroyed during our kingdom's doom. Now that the Iron Prison is in our hands, it is our burden to bear. Cancong, are you out of your mind? How is this plan going to help us repair the seal on Taisui? We do want the control over the land again, and we do need more power, but you're only helping the Dragon out! You cannot accept that power and still keep your mind. Please just listen to me. Is King Yu not a lesson to you? At this date, he still toils in the Iron Prison, much like how Nüwa toils in the Great Brass Cage. This is why we, the Xia descendants, blood of the Dragon and the Serpent, never seek immortality. We're not that desperate yet, there must be other solutions. I have visited the place and I have a few suggestions to make. Lord Gun's condition is most unfortunate, but can't be helped. Having to watch his own son turning into a monster and keep it imprisoned down there must have broken his mind. Boyi's copy however, might be of other use. It is based on one of the greatest minds of Xia, after all. With a few adjustments, it can be much more than a chatting tool, and might develop an independent mind. This will aid us greatly. The device is ancient, and might not be compatible with what we have now. I do also need to first modify it so that it will still act on our interests and regard keeping King Yu secured as its priority, but I'm very eager to test this out. And regarding our arrangement of the Iron Prison… this is not something I'm proud of, but I'm afraid that we have no choice. The Church of Broken God is full of fools, blinded by their faith. Bumaro has contacted us, but I turned down his offer. Even the brightest of them don't seem to comprehend that when Fuxi is whole again, its body will return to him, no longer caging Nüwa. They just do not see that the more they piece their god together, the closer the flesh beast is to its freedom. If we leave the Iron Prison to them, they will kill Lord Gun in an instant, letting loose the true threat. Nor do I trust the Bookburners and the Jailors, who will turn on us the first chance they get, and even less so for those cultists of the Library. Moreover, we're running out of time. If we still wish to avoid the wrath of our Mother and Father, I'm afraid that we have to leave the place as it is and hope that nobody discovers the resting place of our damned king. Executive Order: On 2016/12/01, Project Hetu Luoshu is initiated, based on Sites-143, -144, and -148, led by Site Director Xue Qing, and supervised by the O5 council. The project aims to contain and reverse-engineer items related to Xia Anomalous Culture Group (GOI-004X). SCP-2847-3 has agreed to offer all data available and provide aid in the project. Footnotes 1. Because of this, SCP-2847 can be considered an alternative instance of SCP-2711. 2. SCP-2847-3 claims that SCP-2847-2 is the only remaining subject capable of triggering this effect, but it is unknown how true this statement is. 3. Living organisms created and/or manipulated by Sarkic Cults through anomalous means. 4. SCP-2847-3 states that this is caused by the 7 beryllium-bronze alloy nails, and that the removal of any of the objects will cause the effect to cease. 5. Analysis suggests that SCP-2847-2's transformation into a SK-BIO instance happened in a short time span, with the subject's left arm and the tumor quickly deprived the rest of its body of nutrition. 6. SCP-2847-3 agreed to offer all available information and provide aid in the Foundation's research into items related to Xia Anomalous Cultural Group (GOI-004X), under the condition that SCP-2847-3 is interviewed regularly (at least once a week), and that Foundation keeps SCP-2847-K contained. These terms were agreed to by the O5 Council. 7. A imaginary planet in ancient China, which is the counterpart of Jupiter but moves in the opposite direction. 8. According to Chinese myths, Gun failed his task of flood control. His son Yu succeeded his position, managed to appeased the floods, and later became the king of the land. 9. The group is considered a obscure sect of the Church of the Broken God due to their beliefs. Note that they developed independently from the main CotBG sects. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2847" by SunnyClockwork, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2847. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2848 | neutralized | Item #: SCP-2848 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2848 was to remain in the container in which it was originally discovered. SCP-2848 and its container were to be held in the Safe Wing at Site-19 in a standard, Class-1 Containment Cell. SCP-2848's containment chamber was outfitted with a basic audio system and radio, television set, and a table and chair for interviewers. Standard recording equipment for all interviews was maintained and logged. Update: The remains of SCP-2848 have been disposed of in accordance with its wishes following permission being granted by the O5 Council. Description: SCP-2848 is a taco recovered from Fiesta Mexicana Grande restaurant in ██████████, Tennessee in 1989. SCP-2848 consisted of a deep fried corn taco shell, ground beef, lettuce, tomato, white American cheese, and various spices. SCP-2848 is fully sentient, and it possesses the ability to communicate and understand spoken English. Investigations show that the shell of SCP-2848 vibrates slightly, producing sounds which are indistinguishable from human speech, though often described as 'slightly tinny.' Through unknown apparatus, SCP-2848 is able to perceive touch and smells. While SCP-2848 cannot describe the people or objects around it, it does claim to be able to 'see' things around it. Whether this is genuine response that is somehow hampered or an imagined response cause by its current state is unknown. SCP-2848 has no knowledge of how it became SCP-2848, though it recalls many events and circumstances from before this time. While extensive knowledge of current events through the preceding decades, information about its personal life, and a fair amount of data dealing with the stock market is known, SCP-2848 has no recollection of its name or the names of anyone else it knew. While it is aware of actions it took, these actions are sometimes known only out of context. Shortly after initial containment, SCP-2848 was confirmed to be highly depressed, and the Site-19 Head Psychologist, Dr. Glass, continues to have private interviews with SCP-2848 on a bi-weekly basis. In the interim, Dr. Glass has recommended that all members of the SCP-2848 team who are comfortable doing so should speak regularly with SCP-2848 and 'keep it company.' Extensive logs are kept in an attempt to narrow down the list of attendees at the restaurant that day, though currently, the information is sparse at best. SCP-2848 was found in a white, styrofoam box, apparently left at a table after being used to house SCP-2848 for transport, though SCP-2848 was left behind. It was recovered when the servers, who heard the voices coming from the trashcan and interpreted it as a demon, contacted a local priest for an exorcism, which in turn alerted the Global Occult Coalition, who in turn put SCP-2848 into the Foundation's care for study. Interview Logs: While an exhaustive collection of interviews is available, these discourses cover several daily conversations for over a decade of time. The selections presented here were chosen by the SCP-2848 containment team following its reclassification to Neutralized and are considered to exemplify SCP-2848's attitude, feelings, thoughts, and personality clearly to the reader. - Project Lead, Dr. James Kapera Initial Recovery Interview Excerpt (August 14, 1989) Dr. Kapera: SCP-2848, can you tell me anything about before you entered your current form or how you reached it? SCP-2848: I remember how things used to be a lot simpler back then. I used to be able to talk to people. I had friends. Neighbors. Now, there's no one left. Just you people, sitting here and asking me this nonsense. Dr. Kapera: Please, SCP-2848. We're not attempting to upset you. We're just trying to understand. SCP-2848: To understand? I'll tell you something you can understand. When you're old, when you're alone, there's no one left to talk tell how you feel, because there's no one left. Period. Dr. Kapera: Please, SCP-2848. Answer the question. When did you first realize you were in your current form? SCP-2848: I don't remember. Dr. Kapera: What do you remember? What was the first thing? SCP-2848: I was surrounded by white. I thought I was dead. The light was all muted, and then, they opened the lid of the box, and I screamed. Dr. Kapera: Do you remember what you were doing before that? SCP-2848: No. Dr. Kapera: 2848? SCP-2848 remained unresponsive and did not respond to further inquiries. In 1990, it was determined that SCP-2848 grew less responsive through the month of July. An interview conducted by Dr. Kapera confirmed that this was a 'hard time of the year' for SCP-2848. Interviews during this time were kept brief to maintain SCP-2848's compliance. Interview 91-288 (July 12, 1991): Dr. Kapera: Morning, 2848. SCP-2848: Good morning, Jim. Dr. Kapera: Have a good evening? SCP-2848: I did, yes. That new girl you all have is nice. Good listener. Dr. Kapera: She's trying. How've you been? SCP-2848: Not so good. It's that time of year, you know. Dr. Kapera: Yeah, I do. Can I do anything for you? Put on some music or something? SCP-2848: No, I think I'll be fine. Do you mind if we skip the interview today? Dr. Kapera: That's no problem at all. I'll talk to you tomorrow, alright? SCP-2848: Thank you. Interview 92-221 (July 16, 1992): Dr. Kapera: Just checking in, 2848. There's a new movie in the lounge, if you're interested. Some romantic thing. I've got clearance to take you. SCP-2848: Thank you, but that's not necessary. Maybe next week? Dr. Kapera: Sure. I'll talk to you then. Interview 93-11 (January 5, 1993): Dr. Kapera: 2848, why don't you ever talk about your family? SCP-2848: What's there to talk about? My sons don't talk to me, my wife is dead… Her family never cared about me anyway… Dr. Kapera: Your sons? SCP-2848: I… I'm sorry, but I don't really feel comfortable discussing it. Dr. Kapera: It could help us determine how to get you back to your old self, 2848. Any information you can give us. SCP-2848: I'm sorry, Jim. I just don't want to talk about it. Dr. Kapera: Alright. I hope you'll reconsider. We don't know how long you can stay like this. SCP-2848: Until I die, I guess. Interview 99-335 (September 10, 1999) SCP-2848: Jim? Dr. Kapera: Yeah, 2848? SCP-2848: What happens when I die? Dr. Kapera: What? SCP-2848: I was just thinking… I know I was old before this happened, but… I mean, I'm food now. What happens when I die? Dr. Kapera: Well. You don't appear to have spoiled at all since you were put into containment. Your lettuce is still green. SCP-2848: So… I'm going to stay like this forever? Dr. Kapera: We don't know, 2848. There's not enough information to make those assumptions. SCP-2848: Am I dead already? Dr. Kapera: We don't think so. No one who entered the restaurant on the day of the incident has been reported as deceased that we know of, at least. SCP-2848: So… I'm still out there, walking around? And I'm here too? Dr. Kapera: Like I said, 2848, we just don't know. If you could tell us anything to help us identify you… SCP-2848: No, no that won't be necessary. I'm at peace with this, I think. Peace with being this, I guess. Dr. Kapera: Are you alright, 2848? SCP-2848: I haven't been alright in a long time, Jim. Dr. Kapera: 2848? SCP-2848 grew unresponsive. Neutralization Log, SCP-2848: On January 14, 2001, SCP-2848 grew unresponsive. Attempts were made to revive SCP-2848, but within two hours, SCP-2848's appearance, which had been unchanged since recovery, began to drastically alter. Over the next week, the lettuce in SCP-2848 browned, followed by the tomatoes drying out. Observation was maintained while SCP-2848 degraded and rotted, similar to any other food product. It was later discovered that one of the possible original purchasers of SCP-2848, Manfred Tanish, had died on January 14, 2001. An investigation was suggested to see how much of Mr. Tanish's life coincided with SCP-2848's relation of events, but was concluded that the investigation was an unnecessary expenditure of materials. Dr. Kapera later appealed the decision, and his findings — which were later collected on his own time — have been retained as final SCP-2848: Final Investigation (see attached). SCP-2848's remains were incinerated in accordance with its final wishes after approval from the O5 Council, and its ashes were spread over the beach at Cape Cod. SCP-2848: Final Investigation On the day that SCP-2848 first became cognizant of its current form, Manfred Tanish was eating at the restaurant in question, as confirmed by a personal check written to the restaurant which was recovered from the records on the local bank. Mr. Tanish ate with several people from his work and covered the cost of the entire meal. After interviews with the other employees provided no information on the day in question; however, many of the people who were interviewed provided significant information on Mr. Tanish which has been collated into this report. Names of subjects still living have been redacted until such a time as their deaths in accordance with low-level investigative procedures in place at the time this research was performed: Subject Information Mary Bolton (d. July 7, 2007) Confirmed that M. Tanish was a widower and that his wife had died in a car crash in the early 80's (later confirmed to be July 14, 1981). Additionally confirmed that M. Tanish had at least two children. Carson Gearin (d. August 30, 2002) Noted that M. Tanish donated several thousand dollars a year to various charities. A copy of the subject's tax records was obtained to verify this information, but it was discovered that the donations — if they existed — were never deducted. The only correlation of this information possible was a framed photo of a child which was discovered to be linked to the United Way Charity. Leslie Major (d. December 23, 2010) Provided contact information for M. Tanish's next-of-kin as listed on his emergency contact records. Attempts to reach next-of-kin were unsuccessful as the number had been disconnected. Further research provided the name of the person in question, Lawrence Tanish, but no information on where they might be reached. [DATA REDACTED] Noted that M. Tanish had been estranged from his two sons since the death of his wife. Refused to provide any additional information. John Whitehead (d. March 4, 2004) Supplied useful information on the subject's worklife, including several high praises of his work ethic, fairness, and stability as an employer. Did not initially remember that M. Tanish had lost loved ones, but upon being reminded, remarked that he had "dealt with all that rather impressively" and had "never let it affect his work." [DATA REDACTED] Refused to be interviewed three times before finally relenting. Claimed a desire to avoid spreading 'bad feelings' about someone who had died. Based on the extensive interviews with SCP-2848 which I conducted over its ten years in confinement, it is my conclusion that SCP-2848 was almost certainly connected to Manfred Tanish. The mechanism by which SCP-2848 was created is currently unknown. These materials are retained here for the purposes of record keeping alone, and it is the request of the SCP-2848 team that the entry neither be retired nor removed from the core list of objects. -Dr. James Kapera ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2848" by Anonymous, TroyL, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2848. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. 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SCP-2849 | neutralized | The interior of SCP-2849 upon discovery by Foundation personnel. Item #: SCP-2849 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2849 is currently cordoned off from public access and monitored by personnel at Site-64 using security cameras positioned both outside and inside of the facility. A 3m tall fence has been constructed around the perimeter of the property. The area is patrolled twice a day, at 06:00 and 18:00, by Foundation personnel posing as Portland police officers to deter civilians from entering the area. The remains of SCP-2849 instances, hereafter referred to as SCP-2849-A, are currently kept at Site-64 in Bio-Hazard Level 1 Containers, separated by species. Foundation personnel with backgrounds in entomology are currently inspecting the corpses of SCP-2849-A in order to determine the exact cause of death. Any additional information gathered is to be used to monitor the insect population of the Portland, Oregon area in order to prevent another severe decline in Portland's agriculture. A cover story revolving around the increased use of pesticides has been distributed to the media and the general populace in order to explain the decline in Portland's harvest and the subsequent increases in food costs during September of 1999. In the event of further occurrences of SCP-2849-A being discovered while active, personnel from SCP-1006 are to be requisitioned for communications. Description: SCP-2849 is currently a hospital located in Portland, Oregon. Remnants of equipment standard to American hospitals in the early 1980's was located within SCP-2849 upon its discovery. SCP-2849 was formerly a free medical facility with staff consisting entirely of living creatures from the phylum Arthropoda1. It is unknown how they performed specific medical procedures. Some remains of these entities were recovered wearing miniaturized scrubs or lab coats designed specifically for wearing over their carapace or abdomen. The massive presence of deceased tissue created an environment in which most records were naturally disintegrated. Little documentation of treatment methods were found. Recovered records indicate that some treatment performed by SCP-2849-A included the entering of the veins of an individual at the site of injury in massive groups, where the instances would collectively attempt to provide treatment. Several deceased humanoid corpses with deceased Insecta and Arachnida creatures filling their bodily cavities were found upon discovery of SCP-2849 on 09/19/1999. Entities within the deceased tissue were found with remnants of some sort of protective garments, apparently intended to be worn while inside a human body during complex procedures. These records and other observations also indicate that SCP-2849-A was divided into a strict hierarchy with Mantodea2 serving as the overseers. Apis3 were discovered in the pharmacy of SCP-2849 with large amounts of manufactured honey containing trace amounts of pharmaceuticals such as opioids. Arachnida wearing lab coats were discovered deceased throughout the facility and within the corpses of several humanoid individuals found with SCP-2849, suggesting that the Arachnida primarily engaged with injured individuals entering SCP-2849. Formicidae4 were additionally found littered throughout the facility, appearing to be engaged in vigorous physical activity up to the point of death. Several of the recovered records were some form of performance review for these entities. Analyzing the layers of biological material reveals that there was an original seeding of insects present in the facility, which died off shortly after it closed. For unclear reasons, the surrounding populations of insectoid and arachnid creatures congregated in and perpetuated SCP-2849. It is hypothesized that a large population of homeless humans continuing to live within the building may have contributed to this in some fashion. Numerous members of Portland's homeless community were discovered in various states of decomposition throughout SCP-2849. It is believed that SCP-2849 used configurations of SCP-2849-A to create messages or otherwise lure humans into the facility. Interviews with homeless individuals living in the region confirmed that a general knowledge of SCP-2849's existence was present. Amnestic treatments have been requested Denied, subjects lack enough specific knowledge or credibility to justify amnesticization. TESTIMONY OF AND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SCP-2849 "We were living under the overpass, to protect ourselves. One day I'm watching some ducks swim by when Nate starts yelling about ants. I didn't care firstly, but then when he kept going on I went over. Damned things had made some words. Said to come on down to the insect hospital. Now you probably see I've got holey molars in my jaw but I wasn't gonna be trusting some weird bugs to get in there'n drill baby drill. Carl wasn't keen on it either, but his mate Andy had broken his ankle the week before so they carted themselves over to try and see what they could see. I haven't seen them since." From Recovered Records: Sanitary measures have been implemented. There should be no cross-contamination with outside wildlife as there is to be no transit in the outside world. The homeless community in Portland we can help, when we are together we can become stron […] The to lack of funding for furtherance of the project, all creatures are to be removed and the site decontaminated through outside contractors. As it has been successful for 18 months, in cooperation with the six-legged associates, it will be filed for future development in a more favorable financial environment to continue care. Specimens will be removed at an unspecified date. Name Subject: Schmalkaldic Species: Mealybugs Role: Nurser. Review: Able to keep company when patients are not scared of Nurse Schmalkaldic. Also capable of acting as therapeutic due to furred carapace. If the subject has limited vision they may believe they are holding a small stiff animal with fur. Enthusiastic at work, like many of the other workers, the nurse is always ready and able to help out the poor souls who are in need of assistance. Note: Although some patients will be repelled by the Nurse Schmalkaldic there are a few who have been known to request upon repeat visits. Name Subject: Manticore Species: Praying Mantis Role: Overseer Review: Able to interact nicely with other bugs and keep them in order. Is good but a little shy when meeting with the humans. Likes to comb patient's hair with his front legs, the spines are good for taking care of tangles. Manticore is a happy mantis and helps morale amongst the rest of the Mantis Overseer Court. Note: Patients who don't like Manticore brushing their hair make him sad so it is encouraged to be nice to Manticore when that happens to improve his self esteem. History: Discovered when an anomalous regional drop in farming productivity around Portland, Oregon was noted through Foundation statistical analysis. Investigating agents discovered that the insect population in the region had utterly collapsed. After massive quantities of insect corpses were discovered within SCP-2849 it was investigated and secured by agents of Mobile Task Force Psi-7 "Home Improvement". Analysis of the insect remains indicated that they had been severely malnourished and all discovered creatures had perished due to exhaustion, body structural integrity failure, or through other means related to constant activity. Areas within SCP-2849 apparently dedicated to breeding or propagation of the insects within SCP-2849 were found to be rotten or disused entirely. SCP-2849 was successfully contained and the initial containment procedures were enacted on 09/19/1999. Footnotes 1. A taxonomic group of animals that includes insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans 2. More commonly known as praying mantises 3. More commonly known as bees 4. More commonly known as ants ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2849" by Anonymous, Sirens, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2849. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. 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SCP-2849 | safe | The interior of SCP-2849 upon discovery by Foundation personnel. Item #: SCP-2849 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2849 is currently cordoned off from public access and monitored by personnel at Site-64 using security cameras positioned both outside and inside of the facility. A 3m tall fence has been constructed around the perimeter of the property. The area is patrolled twice a day, at 06:00 and 18:00, by Foundation personnel posing as Portland police officers to deter civilians from entering the area. The remains of SCP-2849 instances, hereafter referred to as SCP-2849-A, are currently kept at Site-64 in Bio-Hazard Level 1 Containers, separated by species. Foundation personnel with backgrounds in entomology are currently inspecting the corpses of SCP-2849-A in order to determine the exact cause of death. Any additional information gathered is to be used to monitor the insect population of the Portland, Oregon area in order to prevent another severe decline in Portland's agriculture. A cover story revolving around the increased use of pesticides has been distributed to the media and the general populace in order to explain the decline in Portland's harvest and the subsequent increases in food costs during September of 1999. In the event of further occurrences of SCP-2849-A being discovered while active, personnel from SCP-1006 are to be requisitioned for communications. Description: SCP-2849 is currently a hospital located in Portland, Oregon. Remnants of equipment standard to American hospitals in the early 1980's was located within SCP-2849 upon its discovery. SCP-2849 was formerly a free medical facility with staff consisting entirely of living creatures from the phylum Arthropoda1. It is unknown how they performed specific medical procedures. Some remains of these entities were recovered wearing miniaturized scrubs or lab coats designed specifically for wearing over their carapace or abdomen. The massive presence of deceased tissue created an environment in which most records were naturally disintegrated. Little documentation of treatment methods were found. Recovered records indicate that some treatment performed by SCP-2849-A included the entering of the veins of an individual at the site of injury in massive groups, where the instances would collectively attempt to provide treatment. Several deceased humanoid corpses with deceased Insecta and Arachnida creatures filling their bodily cavities were found upon discovery of SCP-2849 on 09/19/1999. Entities within the deceased tissue were found with remnants of some sort of protective garments, apparently intended to be worn while inside a human body during complex procedures. These records and other observations also indicate that SCP-2849-A was divided into a strict hierarchy with Mantodea2 serving as the overseers. Apis3 were discovered in the pharmacy of SCP-2849 with large amounts of manufactured honey containing trace amounts of pharmaceuticals such as opioids. Arachnida wearing lab coats were discovered deceased throughout the facility and within the corpses of several humanoid individuals found with SCP-2849, suggesting that the Arachnida primarily engaged with injured individuals entering SCP-2849. Formicidae4 were additionally found littered throughout the facility, appearing to be engaged in vigorous physical activity up to the point of death. Several of the recovered records were some form of performance review for these entities. Analyzing the layers of biological material reveals that there was an original seeding of insects present in the facility, which died off shortly after it closed. For unclear reasons, the surrounding populations of insectoid and arachnid creatures congregated in and perpetuated SCP-2849. It is hypothesized that a large population of homeless humans continuing to live within the building may have contributed to this in some fashion. Numerous members of Portland's homeless community were discovered in various states of decomposition throughout SCP-2849. It is believed that SCP-2849 used configurations of SCP-2849-A to create messages or otherwise lure humans into the facility. Interviews with homeless individuals living in the region confirmed that a general knowledge of SCP-2849's existence was present. Amnestic treatments have been requested Denied, subjects lack enough specific knowledge or credibility to justify amnesticization. TESTIMONY OF AND DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SCP-2849 "We were living under the overpass, to protect ourselves. One day I'm watching some ducks swim by when Nate starts yelling about ants. I didn't care firstly, but then when he kept going on I went over. Damned things had made some words. Said to come on down to the insect hospital. Now you probably see I've got holey molars in my jaw but I wasn't gonna be trusting some weird bugs to get in there'n drill baby drill. Carl wasn't keen on it either, but his mate Andy had broken his ankle the week before so they carted themselves over to try and see what they could see. I haven't seen them since." From Recovered Records: Sanitary measures have been implemented. There should be no cross-contamination with outside wildlife as there is to be no transit in the outside world. The homeless community in Portland we can help, when we are together we can become stron […] The to lack of funding for furtherance of the project, all creatures are to be removed and the site decontaminated through outside contractors. As it has been successful for 18 months, in cooperation with the six-legged associates, it will be filed for future development in a more favorable financial environment to continue care. Specimens will be removed at an unspecified date. Name Subject: Schmalkaldic Species: Mealybugs Role: Nurser. Review: Able to keep company when patients are not scared of Nurse Schmalkaldic. Also capable of acting as therapeutic due to furred carapace. If the subject has limited vision they may believe they are holding a small stiff animal with fur. Enthusiastic at work, like many of the other workers, the nurse is always ready and able to help out the poor souls who are in need of assistance. Note: Although some patients will be repelled by the Nurse Schmalkaldic there are a few who have been known to request upon repeat visits. Name Subject: Manticore Species: Praying Mantis Role: Overseer Review: Able to interact nicely with other bugs and keep them in order. Is good but a little shy when meeting with the humans. Likes to comb patient's hair with his front legs, the spines are good for taking care of tangles. Manticore is a happy mantis and helps morale amongst the rest of the Mantis Overseer Court. Note: Patients who don't like Manticore brushing their hair make him sad so it is encouraged to be nice to Manticore when that happens to improve his self esteem. History: Discovered when an anomalous regional drop in farming productivity around Portland, Oregon was noted through Foundation statistical analysis. Investigating agents discovered that the insect population in the region had utterly collapsed. After massive quantities of insect corpses were discovered within SCP-2849 it was investigated and secured by agents of Mobile Task Force Psi-7 "Home Improvement". Analysis of the insect remains indicated that they had been severely malnourished and all discovered creatures had perished due to exhaustion, body structural integrity failure, or through other means related to constant activity. Areas within SCP-2849 apparently dedicated to breeding or propagation of the insects within SCP-2849 were found to be rotten or disused entirely. SCP-2849 was successfully contained and the initial containment procedures were enacted on 09/19/1999. Footnotes 1. A taxonomic group of animals that includes insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans 2. More commonly known as praying mantises 3. More commonly known as bees 4. More commonly known as ants ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2849" by Anonymous, Sirens, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2849. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. 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SCP-2850 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2850 Special Containment Procedures: One colony of SCP-2850 is to be maintained in a 1m x 1m x 0.5m terrarium. Once per week, SCP-2850 is to be provided fresh water containing a high concentration of calcium. Once per month, one (1) instance of SCP-2850 is to be introduced to a D-Class subject for the purpose of colony propagation. Following successful infection all remaining instances are to be incinerated at temperatures greater than 950 degrees Celsius. Description: SCP-2850 is the collective designation for a previously unknown species of wasp, superficially resembling members of Ampulex compressa (emerald jewel wasp). Instances of SCP-2850 are nocturnal and display several highly atypical properties including an exoskeleton composed primarily of calcium, a preference for nesting within human residences and the words "Vespidont" and "© ████ Phobos Labs (PATENT PENDING)" etched into their thorax (see Addendum 2850-001). Upon coming into contact with an unconscious human subject, instances of SCP-2850 will approach and administer a sting containing a heavily modified lentivirus to the cervical lymph nodes. Despite possessing a fully developed reproductive system, this lentivirus acts as SCP-2850’s means of reproduction. This lentivirus specifically targets dental pulp stem cells, converting them into wasp zygotes. Upon completion, SCP-2850 will expire and infection will proceed over several stages. Stage 1: Infected subjects complain of a mild fever with flu-like symptoms, typically lasting for 24 to 48 hours before subsiding. Stage 2: Approximately 3 days post-infection, infected subjects experience a significantly increased appetite with caloric requirements increasing to ~250% that of uninfected subjects. Between ten and thirty small teratomas containing immature teeth will begin to invade the subject's mouth. Subjects will begin to complain of a "squirming" sensation in their jaw and mouth. Stage 3: Subjects begin to show marked muscle atrophy due to to the absorption of large quantities of nutrients and calcium by instances of SCP-2850. Consistent with this medical examinations show a significant increase in osteoporosis in infected subjects. Within 5 days of infection teratomas will spontaneous recede, exposing between 20 and 35 additional mature teeth. Stage 4: Within 7 days of infection osteoporosis in subjects will progress to the point that subjects cannot support their own weight. Muscle atrophy is both widespread and severe, although muscles crucial to host survival (such as those involved in respiration) will remain unaffected. At this point several dozen immature instances of SCP-2850 (one per tooth) will emerge from the subject's teeth and immediately seek out a dark, secluded area. Instances will molt several times over the next two weeks before reaching maturity and seeking out a host. Addendum 2850-001 SCP-2850 was initially discovered in █████████ County, CA, after a spike in hospitalizations linked to oropharangyeal teratomas was brought to the Foundation’s attention. During containment (during which ███ colonies of SCP-2850 were neutralized) Mobile Task Force Delta-36 (“Firebugs”) also discovered the body of Dr. James ██████, a local grief counselor. Despite serving as host to multiple instances of SCP-2850 their cause of death was determined to be exsanguination from numerous small puncture wounds. The following letter was found in the residence: Dr. James ██████, We'd like to extend our warmest thanks for your continued dedication to testing our products. As a token of our gratitude please find enclosed a sample of our newest foray into the world of entomological horrors. While these are, admittedly, in the early stages of R&D we would love any feedback you'd be willing to provide. Additionally, we sincerely apologize for your earlier difficulties with our manufacturers. You’ll be happy to hear that these issues have been since been resolved and your order should arrive within 1-3 business days. We've included several TrypanoClowns© as a thank you for your patience. Kindest regards, Jodie Winters Customer Service Representative Phobos Labs: Bringing your nightmares to YOU since 1944. Upon further investigation no company by the name of Phobos Labs was found to exist and attempts to trace the letter have yielded no results. Investigation is ongoing. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2850" by Enresshou, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2850. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2851 | safe | Inoculation Image Item #: SCP-2851 Special Containment Procedures: All walls in Wing 9 of Site-47 are to be painted red. Personnel working at Site-47 are encouraged to wear at least one red article of clothing, and to decorate their homes and workstations with the color red. All documentation concerning SCP-2851 must include red text or a red background. Description: SCP-2851 is an anomalous phenomenon affecting Wing 9 of Site-47, as well as all non-red documentation of SCP-2851. When exposed to either, subjects will hallucinate a voice (SCP-2851-1) continually speaking to them. Hallucinations will last from an hour to two days following the end of exposure. SCP-2851-1 will encourage the subject to carry out kleptomaniac urges, have sexual intercourse, instigate duels to the death, and perform ceremonial blood sacrifices to an alleged deity known as "Taros'zedbreet." Of note is that SCP-2851-1 cannot anomalously compel subjects to carry out its suggestions. SCP-2851-1 is easily distracted by the color red. When presented with a red substance or object, SCP-2851-1 will compliment subjects on their show of power, vitality, and bloodlust, followed by temporarily ceasing interaction with subjects. While SCP-2851-1 remains active, constant exposure to red has shown to reduce the frequency of its vocalizations, reducing the non-anomalous negative psychological effects it has on subjects. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2851" by HotCocoaNerd, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2851. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. Filename: 300px-Color_icon_red.jpg Author: HotCocoaNerd License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Source Link: SCP Foundation Wiki |
SCP-2852 | keter | SCP-2852 at a Black-Level event. Item #: SCP-2852 Special Containment Procedures: Containment of SCP-2852 is to focus on tracking and disruption of incidents, where possible, and general monitoring of SCP-2852 compatible population centers. All individuals involved in Blue-Level and White-Level events are to be monitored extensively, and their identities are to be given to local law enforcement as potential terrorist threats. Even when disrupted, individuals involved in Blue-Level and White-Level events are to be cataloged, and their names are to be sent to local law enforcement agencies. Individuals witnessing the disruption of either event are to be given Class-B amnestics. Black-Level events are to be monitored until conclusion. Afterwards, all participants are to be treated with Class-A amnestics and are otherwise treated identically to those affected by other events. Members of Mobile Task Forces Upsilon-36, Upsilon-52, and Upsilon-99 who witness a Black-Level event are to be treated with Class-A amnestics upon retirement or transfer and are to be monitored for any signs of antisocial or otherwise uncharacteristic behavior. If found to have been infected by the Black-Level event, operatives are to be amnesticized, suspended from all field operations, and redesignated to low-level, low-intensity work, i.e. maintenance and data input. MTF Y-36 “Party Crashers” are tasked with responding to any SCP-2852 appearance. MTFs Y-52 “Cater Duty” and Y-99 “Altar Boys” are tasked to identify SCP-2852 events and provide backup to MTF Y-36 as needed. MTFs Y-52 and Y-99 are to establish presence within communities where 60% of the population is Roman Catholic or (as of Revision 2852-7) Anglican. Any SCP-2852 instance found attached to a different religious group must be reported to a researcher with Level 4/2852 clearance immediately. While currently isolated to the North American subcontinent, all SCP-2852 compatible communities are to be monitored for an uncharacteristic rise in juvenile delinquency, sterility, domestic violence, and divorce rates. Description: Instances of SCP-2852 have the appearance of a middle-aged white male. Biologically, the cells of SCP-2852 instances are genetically identical and human; however, instances do not have any identifiable organs. Their bodies are made up of fibrous muscular tissue, with the teeth and hair being made out of chitin chemically similar to those of the Cicadidae family. The eyes of SCP-2852 instances, while looking non-anomalous from a distance, are set in the sockets without any nerve connection. While capable of speech despite having no vocal cords or analogous organs, SCP-2852 instances do not show any grasp of language, speaking in a “word salad.” Despite this, all individuals at an SCP-2852 compatible event will perceive the subject as speaking intelligibly and will regard its actions as normal, unless briefed of its anomalous properties beforehand. Individuals describe SCP-2852 as being playful with a crude sense of humor, and all individuals affected in an SCP-2852 event will refer to the subject as “Cousin Johnny.” While sentient, SCP-2852 instances do not appear sapient. SCP-2852 instances appear at various Catholic and Anglican religious functions and are treated as being an established member of the family. Instances of SCP-2852 are accepted regardless of family resemblance or ethnicity. The entity appears at baptisms, weddings, and funerals, referred to as Blue-Level, White-Level, and Black-Level events, respectively. Currently, no SCP-2852 instance has been found to appear at any other family gathering. All attempts at tracking SCP-2852 instances before and after an event have met with failure. The entities are able to appear at such events as though they had always been there, alternately appearing between frames when under surveillance or simply evading any attempt by operatives to keep them out of an event. All tracking devices placed on SCP-2852 instances have malfunctioned immediately, with the entity evading any surveillance. Each family gathering that SCP-2852 attends results in different behavior from the subject and different effects. Generally, the effects of SCP-2852 appearing at a family gathering result in more serious damage done to children, although adults are not free from its effects. It is worth noting that stopping an SCP-2852 instance before it involves itself in the religious ritual will not stop its effects from spreading, although they may be diluted. The appearance of SCP-2852 at an event is enough for its effects to start spreading among the family. When questioned after an event, all affected individuals report a feeling of fondness toward SCP-2852, regardless of its actions during an event. + Blue-Level - Access Granted SCP-2852's effects at a Blue-Level event are present more strongly in the child being baptized, its parents, and any godparents chosen for the occasion. During the baptismal ritual, SCP-2852 will involve itself directly in the proceedings, acting as a third godparent when traditionally there are only two, a male and female. Blue-Level events proceed identically, despite the presence of a third godparent, until the child is submerged into the water. Immediately, the child's top layer of skin will slough off in one piece, as though molting. This process does not seem to harm the child in any meaningful way. The godparents will then eat the skin between each other. Afterwards, the mass will go on as normal, and SCP-2852 will exit along with the family. It is of note that SCP-2852 does not appear at any family celebration held after the baptism. The baptized child has a chance of dying within the next six months well above the national average. Living children exhibit multiple Cluster B personality disorders. Most join anti-capitalist groups, various GOIs, or, if unchecked, will engage in destructive behavior usually manifesting in self-harm, abuse of animals, or abuse of small children. Godparents and biological parents will be rendered sterile, regardless of SCP-2852's success in becoming part of the baptismal ritual. Both groups commit suicide within five years of a Blue-Level event, normally through drowning. All individuals not involved in the baptismal ritual are 500% more likely than the national average to have stillbirths. Those who are still capable of having children are far more likely to abandon them, sometimes allowing the child to die in the process. One couple affected by a Blue-Level event in [REDACTED], Ohio gave birth to triplets which they then tore apart and hung from trees around their property. Past adolescence and into adulthood, children exposed to the song of cicadas respond with extreme anxiety and accompanying physical symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches. Some subjects' agitation escalates into violent outbursts, which have resulted in at least 20 fatalities. When interviewed about the cause of their disturbance, no subjects have ever identified cicada-song as a trigger for their episodes. Even in one interview involving Level V enhanced interrogation, the subject never indicated the role of cicada-song in his attack on [REDACTED] parish, which resulted in 18 dead and 10 wounded, including his parents and three siblings. + White-Level - Access Granted During the marriage ceremony, SCP-2852 will insert itself as a groomsman, and its most deleterious anomalous effects will only manifest after the vows. After the rings have been exchanged, SCP-2852 will produce various implements that allow the bridesmaids and groomsmen to pull out their teeth one by one. The individuals seem to be oblivious to any pain that would normally take place during such an event, and blood loss, through still unknown means, does not occur. The bride and groom will be presented with the teeth and will eat them. Damage done to the bride and groom's teeth and jaw is extensive, but any blood loss that occurs will not be fatal. The groom will then, in place of vows, vocalize a currently unknown cicada song, which has been known to reach 140 dB (SPL), rendering the bride and those on the altar deaf. Currently, no groom has been deafened by his own call. At the wedding reception, SCP-2852 will take the role of the best man and give a speech. This speech, as all vocalizations of SCP-2852, will be nonsensical with no pattern to the words used. Individuals will react to the speech with mixed emotions, some crying uncontrollably and others falling into hysterical laughter. After the speech, SCP-2852 will produce a gift for the married couple. This gift, currently, has always been 3.5 kg of human hair of various colors, 13 deceased specimens of Tibicen linnei, and 23 human teeth in a cardboard box. DNA testing on all gifts has been inconclusive. The bride and groom of a White-Level event will divorce, on average, two years after their wedding, usually as the result of domestic violence. Any children produced during their marriage will have Cluster B personality disorders or life-threatening disfigurements. All married individuals attending the event will find themselves unable to have children, despite a lack of detectable changes to fertility-related biology. Sperm counts and sperm quality remain unaffected. Ovulation also remains unchanged, and no genetic irregularities have been observed in eggs. The Foundation has arranged a statistically significant number of hysterectomies for guests at White-Level events. The surgeries are prescribed and administered by third-party agents in the medical industry. Exhaustive biopsies, chemical analyses, and mechanical inspections of the extracted uteri and ovaries have failed to yield any signs of abnormality. All children involved in a White-Level event will avoid romantic relationships, and nine out of ten commit suicide by the age of 18. Roughly half pull out their teeth until blood completely blocks the airways, and the others bite their own wrists until exsanguinated. + Black-Level - Access Granted Black-Level events are notable in that any attempt to disrupt the event, through any means, results in the actor becoming a participant in the event. Currently, there exists no way to stop or end a Black-Level event. Any attempts at barring SCP-2852 instances from the church or funeral home result in SCP-2852 simply appearing in a pew. During a Black-Level event, SCP-2852 will take the place of the eulogizer, even if one was not scheduled to speak during the mass. The speech, as any vocalization by SCP-2852, will be nonsensical, with no patterns being found. However, as the subject speaks, the individual closest to the departed will open the casket and produce a long knife. The knives produced during a Black-Level event are not seen before the event and disappear after the event. The individual will then exsanguinate themselves, normally from the wrists, but there have been instances where individuals have slit their throats. In turn, two by two, each attendant will use the knife to pour their blood into the casket. Children too young to exsanguinate themselves are helped by adults. Despite many losing enough blood to result in death, no physical effects are seen in the participants. SCP-2852's speech eventually turns into the song of an adult male Tibicen linnei. All participants will respond with the same call, despite the song of the cicada being limited to the male. SCP-2852 will stand at the pulpit until each individual has bled themselves and then will walk to the casket and vomit a mixture of blood, wood pulp, and dead specimen of Tibicen linnei. It is currently unknown how SCP-2852 instances are able to hold the mixture within themselves, due to the lack of any cavity of sufficient size in its body. Once finished, the funeral mass will go on as normal, and the casket, filled with blood and SCP-2852's vomit, will be taken to the cemetery and lowered into the earth as is normal for a Catholic or Anglican funeral service. Black-Level events normally will end here. If a family gathering was planned to take place after the funeral, SCP-2852 will attend. SCP-2852 will, once all individuals affected have come to the location, vomit a similar mixture of blood, wood pulp, and dead Tibicen linnei into a bowl. This mixture will be primarily eaten by the affected children. After this has been eaten, SCP-2852 will give another speech of nonsensical words without patterns, strip itself, and lay upon a table. The participants, then, will eat SCP-2852's flesh until there is nothing left. During this, SCP-2852 will still vocalize, even when suffering from mortal injuries. Participants have been known to carry on friendly conversation with SCP-2852 while eating it. Children unable to chew whole food properly will be fed mouth-to-mouth by any caregivers. All participants of a Black-Level event will break from their family either through suicide, moving, or divorce. Every individual involved in an event will be rendered sterile. Domestic violence in participants of Black-Level events will usually be of a cannibalistic nature, resulting in the death of one or both individuals. Six out of ten children involved will attempt to murder one or both of their parents before they turn 18. It is theorized that nearly a third of Catholic and Anglican D-Class were involved in a Black-Level event. For further research regarding related phenomena, please see the database entry for SCP-3004. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2852" by kinchtheknifeblade, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2852. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. 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SCP-2852 | uncontained | SCP-2852 at a Black-Level event. Item #: SCP-2852 Special Containment Procedures: Containment of SCP-2852 is to focus on tracking and disruption of incidents, where possible, and general monitoring of SCP-2852 compatible population centers. All individuals involved in Blue-Level and White-Level events are to be monitored extensively, and their identities are to be given to local law enforcement as potential terrorist threats. Even when disrupted, individuals involved in Blue-Level and White-Level events are to be cataloged, and their names are to be sent to local law enforcement agencies. Individuals witnessing the disruption of either event are to be given Class-B amnestics. Black-Level events are to be monitored until conclusion. Afterwards, all participants are to be treated with Class-A amnestics and are otherwise treated identically to those affected by other events. Members of Mobile Task Forces Upsilon-36, Upsilon-52, and Upsilon-99 who witness a Black-Level event are to be treated with Class-A amnestics upon retirement or transfer and are to be monitored for any signs of antisocial or otherwise uncharacteristic behavior. If found to have been infected by the Black-Level event, operatives are to be amnesticized, suspended from all field operations, and redesignated to low-level, low-intensity work, i.e. maintenance and data input. MTF Y-36 “Party Crashers” are tasked with responding to any SCP-2852 appearance. MTFs Y-52 “Cater Duty” and Y-99 “Altar Boys” are tasked to identify SCP-2852 events and provide backup to MTF Y-36 as needed. MTFs Y-52 and Y-99 are to establish presence within communities where 60% of the population is Roman Catholic or (as of Revision 2852-7) Anglican. Any SCP-2852 instance found attached to a different religious group must be reported to a researcher with Level 4/2852 clearance immediately. While currently isolated to the North American subcontinent, all SCP-2852 compatible communities are to be monitored for an uncharacteristic rise in juvenile delinquency, sterility, domestic violence, and divorce rates. Description: Instances of SCP-2852 have the appearance of a middle-aged white male. Biologically, the cells of SCP-2852 instances are genetically identical and human; however, instances do not have any identifiable organs. Their bodies are made up of fibrous muscular tissue, with the teeth and hair being made out of chitin chemically similar to those of the Cicadidae family. The eyes of SCP-2852 instances, while looking non-anomalous from a distance, are set in the sockets without any nerve connection. While capable of speech despite having no vocal cords or analogous organs, SCP-2852 instances do not show any grasp of language, speaking in a “word salad.” Despite this, all individuals at an SCP-2852 compatible event will perceive the subject as speaking intelligibly and will regard its actions as normal, unless briefed of its anomalous properties beforehand. Individuals describe SCP-2852 as being playful with a crude sense of humor, and all individuals affected in an SCP-2852 event will refer to the subject as “Cousin Johnny.” While sentient, SCP-2852 instances do not appear sapient. SCP-2852 instances appear at various Catholic and Anglican religious functions and are treated as being an established member of the family. Instances of SCP-2852 are accepted regardless of family resemblance or ethnicity. The entity appears at baptisms, weddings, and funerals, referred to as Blue-Level, White-Level, and Black-Level events, respectively. Currently, no SCP-2852 instance has been found to appear at any other family gathering. All attempts at tracking SCP-2852 instances before and after an event have met with failure. The entities are able to appear at such events as though they had always been there, alternately appearing between frames when under surveillance or simply evading any attempt by operatives to keep them out of an event. All tracking devices placed on SCP-2852 instances have malfunctioned immediately, with the entity evading any surveillance. Each family gathering that SCP-2852 attends results in different behavior from the subject and different effects. Generally, the effects of SCP-2852 appearing at a family gathering result in more serious damage done to children, although adults are not free from its effects. It is worth noting that stopping an SCP-2852 instance before it involves itself in the religious ritual will not stop its effects from spreading, although they may be diluted. The appearance of SCP-2852 at an event is enough for its effects to start spreading among the family. When questioned after an event, all affected individuals report a feeling of fondness toward SCP-2852, regardless of its actions during an event. + Blue-Level - Access Granted SCP-2852's effects at a Blue-Level event are present more strongly in the child being baptized, its parents, and any godparents chosen for the occasion. During the baptismal ritual, SCP-2852 will involve itself directly in the proceedings, acting as a third godparent when traditionally there are only two, a male and female. Blue-Level events proceed identically, despite the presence of a third godparent, until the child is submerged into the water. Immediately, the child's top layer of skin will slough off in one piece, as though molting. This process does not seem to harm the child in any meaningful way. The godparents will then eat the skin between each other. Afterwards, the mass will go on as normal, and SCP-2852 will exit along with the family. It is of note that SCP-2852 does not appear at any family celebration held after the baptism. The baptized child has a chance of dying within the next six months well above the national average. Living children exhibit multiple Cluster B personality disorders. Most join anti-capitalist groups, various GOIs, or, if unchecked, will engage in destructive behavior usually manifesting in self-harm, abuse of animals, or abuse of small children. Godparents and biological parents will be rendered sterile, regardless of SCP-2852's success in becoming part of the baptismal ritual. Both groups commit suicide within five years of a Blue-Level event, normally through drowning. All individuals not involved in the baptismal ritual are 500% more likely than the national average to have stillbirths. Those who are still capable of having children are far more likely to abandon them, sometimes allowing the child to die in the process. One couple affected by a Blue-Level event in [REDACTED], Ohio gave birth to triplets which they then tore apart and hung from trees around their property. Past adolescence and into adulthood, children exposed to the song of cicadas respond with extreme anxiety and accompanying physical symptoms such as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches. Some subjects' agitation escalates into violent outbursts, which have resulted in at least 20 fatalities. When interviewed about the cause of their disturbance, no subjects have ever identified cicada-song as a trigger for their episodes. Even in one interview involving Level V enhanced interrogation, the subject never indicated the role of cicada-song in his attack on [REDACTED] parish, which resulted in 18 dead and 10 wounded, including his parents and three siblings. + White-Level - Access Granted During the marriage ceremony, SCP-2852 will insert itself as a groomsman, and its most deleterious anomalous effects will only manifest after the vows. After the rings have been exchanged, SCP-2852 will produce various implements that allow the bridesmaids and groomsmen to pull out their teeth one by one. The individuals seem to be oblivious to any pain that would normally take place during such an event, and blood loss, through still unknown means, does not occur. The bride and groom will be presented with the teeth and will eat them. Damage done to the bride and groom's teeth and jaw is extensive, but any blood loss that occurs will not be fatal. The groom will then, in place of vows, vocalize a currently unknown cicada song, which has been known to reach 140 dB (SPL), rendering the bride and those on the altar deaf. Currently, no groom has been deafened by his own call. At the wedding reception, SCP-2852 will take the role of the best man and give a speech. This speech, as all vocalizations of SCP-2852, will be nonsensical with no pattern to the words used. Individuals will react to the speech with mixed emotions, some crying uncontrollably and others falling into hysterical laughter. After the speech, SCP-2852 will produce a gift for the married couple. This gift, currently, has always been 3.5 kg of human hair of various colors, 13 deceased specimens of Tibicen linnei, and 23 human teeth in a cardboard box. DNA testing on all gifts has been inconclusive. The bride and groom of a White-Level event will divorce, on average, two years after their wedding, usually as the result of domestic violence. Any children produced during their marriage will have Cluster B personality disorders or life-threatening disfigurements. All married individuals attending the event will find themselves unable to have children, despite a lack of detectable changes to fertility-related biology. Sperm counts and sperm quality remain unaffected. Ovulation also remains unchanged, and no genetic irregularities have been observed in eggs. The Foundation has arranged a statistically significant number of hysterectomies for guests at White-Level events. The surgeries are prescribed and administered by third-party agents in the medical industry. Exhaustive biopsies, chemical analyses, and mechanical inspections of the extracted uteri and ovaries have failed to yield any signs of abnormality. All children involved in a White-Level event will avoid romantic relationships, and nine out of ten commit suicide by the age of 18. Roughly half pull out their teeth until blood completely blocks the airways, and the others bite their own wrists until exsanguinated. + Black-Level - Access Granted Black-Level events are notable in that any attempt to disrupt the event, through any means, results in the actor becoming a participant in the event. Currently, there exists no way to stop or end a Black-Level event. Any attempts at barring SCP-2852 instances from the church or funeral home result in SCP-2852 simply appearing in a pew. During a Black-Level event, SCP-2852 will take the place of the eulogizer, even if one was not scheduled to speak during the mass. The speech, as any vocalization by SCP-2852, will be nonsensical, with no patterns being found. However, as the subject speaks, the individual closest to the departed will open the casket and produce a long knife. The knives produced during a Black-Level event are not seen before the event and disappear after the event. The individual will then exsanguinate themselves, normally from the wrists, but there have been instances where individuals have slit their throats. In turn, two by two, each attendant will use the knife to pour their blood into the casket. Children too young to exsanguinate themselves are helped by adults. Despite many losing enough blood to result in death, no physical effects are seen in the participants. SCP-2852's speech eventually turns into the song of an adult male Tibicen linnei. All participants will respond with the same call, despite the song of the cicada being limited to the male. SCP-2852 will stand at the pulpit until each individual has bled themselves and then will walk to the casket and vomit a mixture of blood, wood pulp, and dead specimen of Tibicen linnei. It is currently unknown how SCP-2852 instances are able to hold the mixture within themselves, due to the lack of any cavity of sufficient size in its body. Once finished, the funeral mass will go on as normal, and the casket, filled with blood and SCP-2852's vomit, will be taken to the cemetery and lowered into the earth as is normal for a Catholic or Anglican funeral service. Black-Level events normally will end here. If a family gathering was planned to take place after the funeral, SCP-2852 will attend. SCP-2852 will, once all individuals affected have come to the location, vomit a similar mixture of blood, wood pulp, and dead Tibicen linnei into a bowl. This mixture will be primarily eaten by the affected children. After this has been eaten, SCP-2852 will give another speech of nonsensical words without patterns, strip itself, and lay upon a table. The participants, then, will eat SCP-2852's flesh until there is nothing left. During this, SCP-2852 will still vocalize, even when suffering from mortal injuries. Participants have been known to carry on friendly conversation with SCP-2852 while eating it. Children unable to chew whole food properly will be fed mouth-to-mouth by any caregivers. All participants of a Black-Level event will break from their family either through suicide, moving, or divorce. Every individual involved in an event will be rendered sterile. Domestic violence in participants of Black-Level events will usually be of a cannibalistic nature, resulting in the death of one or both individuals. Six out of ten children involved will attempt to murder one or both of their parents before they turn 18. It is theorized that nearly a third of Catholic and Anglican D-Class were involved in a Black-Level event. For further research regarding related phenomena, please see the database entry for SCP-3004. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2852" by kinchtheknifeblade, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2852. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. 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SCP-2853 | keter | It was a cosmic prison, across space and time, and for the moments we could see the sky, it was our fatal wound, bleeding ceaselessly until nothing was left. Billith It's important to remember where we came from. If you liked this article, you'll probably like: SCP-3311 SCP-2759 SCP-3315 SCP-3545 Item#: 2853 Level2 Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: dark Risk Class: warning link to memo One instance of SCP-2853's interior SPECIAL CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES: Due to the nature of SCP-2853, containment is only partially feasible. A perimeter is to be established in a 250-meter radius of the anomaly and monitored for activity. All civilian access points should be closed down under the guise of military operations. Since the events of Incident 2853-1-1A, SCP-2853's containment measures have been updated to adapt to ongoing emergent phenomena (See Addendum 2853-1-B). DESCRIPTION: SCP-2853 is a dilapidated two-story house located approximately 4 km outside of ███████ █████, Oregon. No known records of the construction or ownership of SCP-2853 exist at this time. Despite the degrading architecture, the house is completely sealed, and all attempts to break or peer through the windows have failed. For 1-20 minute intervals, typically once per 24-hour period, the front and back doors of SCP-2853 unlock and open via an unknown means. The doors will close and reseal themselves after this interval has passed. If a human enters SCP-2853 during this period, the doors will immediately seal themselves until the next day. The effect does not apply to nonhuman animals, although fauna explicitly avoid the location and trained testing animals have been uncooperative with Foundation handlers on the grounds of SCP-2853. This is presumed to be due in part by infrasonic frequencies recorded throughout the surrounding area, which cause an expected physiological response in D-Class personnel during exploratory efforts. Multiple attempts have been made to survey the inside layout of SCP-2853 and have yielded additional data about the anomalous effects of the house, as described below. ADDENDUM 2853-A: Exploration Logs Exploration 2853-A Subject: D-3248 Abstract: On ██-██-████ at ██:██:██, SCP-2853's doors were observed opening. One D-Class personnel equipped with audiovisual monitoring systems and one day's worth of rations was sent to observe the inside of the house. After successful ingress via the rear entrance, the doors of SCP-2853 swung shut with a loud slam heard only through the audio feed of D-3248's recording equipment. D-3248: [startled] -Yowch! The hell- [exhaling] Whew. I know y'all said the door would shut on me, but the thing damn near took my foot off! I guess it couldn't wait to have company. Control: Noted. Please activate your camera and headlamp to begin observations. Camera flicks on, revealing the interior to match the age and wear of the outside structure. Heavy amounts of dust coat all surfaces and cloud the windows. Despite the current time of day, the headlamp is deemed unnecessary, as the house is illuminated by a dull daytime light coming in through the shrouded windows. D-3248 is seen attempting to clear one to see outside, but the layers of sediment do not seem to give way at all. D-3248 starts to move around the current room, panning the camera for Control. Several doors are present, as well as a set of stairs leading to the second floor. The interior is mostly unremarkable, containing a worn couch bearing a faded floral pattern aside a small table. Several chairs are skewed about haphazardly. Cobwebs and dust layer everything, including the walls and some various gardening tools kept by the rear door. D-3248: Pretty drab house. The air in here is fucking stale. Control: Please observe the rest of the house, 3248. D-3248: Yeah, yeah. D-3248 is seen choosing the first door to the left of the entrance. Upon entering, the door opens to a small kitchen and dining area that would comfortably fit a family of four. Dust once again coats all surfaces. D-3248's movements are seen kicking up particles from the floor. Subject takes a minute to brush off his clothes and coughs several times. D-3248: Now, I'm not one for house cleaning, but this dust seems a bit excessive. Agh, my eye. Hold up. D-3248 takes the water bottle out of his rations kit and flushes his eye with a small amount off camera. D-3248: Better, continuing on. Subject is seen moving around the kitchen, checking cupboards, and inspecting the room. Sets of plates and tarnished silverware are found among the items, but nothing of interest aside from the heavy accumulation of dust, about one centimeter on most surfaces, even in the interior of the cabinets. D-3248 stops several times to cough and flush his eyes. D-3248: God- This place is the worst. How long until the door opens again? Control: Another twenty-two hours, probably. D-3248: Jesus Christ. I gotta save some of this water for drinking, my throat is dry as hell. This sink doesn't work. Control: Noted, again. Please continue. D-3248: [laughs] You guys don't give a shit about me, do you? Dumb question, sorry. D-3248 continues around the perimeter of the kitchen. Camera shows uneaten food on the dining table. Despite the heavy coating of dust, no mold is observed on the food itself. Mild camera and audio interference is seen at control, though GPS location still reads in accordance to D-3248's position. D-3248: You guys hear that? Or- feel it? Control: Please be more descriptive of your surroundings- D-3248: Okay, fuck you too buddy. It was like, uh, like the entire house shook, and my tinnitus suddenly got really bad. Let's finish clearing these rooms, I want to know I'm alone in here. Control: Thermal readings indicate you are the only person in the house. D-3248: Do ghosts show up on those things? Control: Er- No. I guess they don't. D-3248: [sighs] After finishing with the kitchen, D-3248 moves back into the main room and takes the next door on his left. A small bathroom fills the camera's view. Subject is seen checking the sink for water but the tap yields nothing. D-3248 moves to the shower and toilet respectively, both having the same result. D-3248: [coughs] There's so much dust. So much. Control: Try to avoid breathing it in, conserve your remaining water. You'll be fine. D-3248 does not respond and leaves the room. Another door exists to its left, but has been nailed shut with boards. After a moment of hesitation, subject opts to take the stairs to the second floor and proceeds upwards with haste. The second floor landing comes into view and extends in both directions. Four other doors are present, and the accumulation of dust on this floor is at least three centimeters high. Large amounts are kicked up from D-3248's movement as his breathing becomes ragged. A low groaning sound in the 15-20 Hz range is picked up in the background of D-3248's recording equipment. The camera jerks, cutting momentarily, most likely from D-3248 reacting to the noise. Quality of the audio degrades further but remains functional. D-3248: [distorted] -is again, that fucking sound- [distorted] -it's so hot, dry too. Worse than- [coughs] -below, like seriously can't stand this air- [distorted] -the last of my water too, fucking fuck. What- Video contact is reestablished, but the camera is pointed straight down. A considerable amount of dust is seen on the floor, ebbing and flowing like water. View jostles as subject begins to shudder and fall, gasping for air. Camera becomes inoperable again due to worsening static distortion. Audio recording still works to a degree, although D-3248's voice is hoarse and labored. D-3248: [distorted] -gotta get me outta here, it- [distorted] -in my fucking lungs! I can feel it!- [wracking cough] -fuck, help me- [gasping] -I can't breathe! Too much- [gagging] -dust. Wh-What? Wind? Where's the fucking wind coming from? A loud drone is heard before the audio is overcome by static and cuts abruptly. Subject's GPS tracking fails and D-3248 is not recovered. SCP-2853's doors open ahead of schedule. Exploration 2853-B Subject: D-8113 Abstract: On ██-██-████ at ██:██:██, SCP-2853's doors open once more, and one D-Class personnel is prepared for entry. Given the air quality and nature of the house observed in the previous log, it was deemed appropriate to equip the subject with an air filtration suit and several extra bottles of water. Upon entry via the front door, the house once again seals with a loud slam heard only through the microphone on D-8113's person. Subject activates camera without instruction and begins observation. Light level confirmed as the same as before, despite the high sun. D-8113: Yeah… This place is full of laughs, isn't it? Gonna be a grand ol' time in dusty-musty McMansion. You know, this kind of reminds me of my aunt Cheryl's- Control: D-8113, please commence your search of the house. D-8113: Sorry, Doc. I babble when I'm nervous. I've had the willies since we pulled into the driveway. Control: It's fine. Subject takes a quick loop of the entry room, which is identical to the previous test, aside from the gardening tools, which appear to have been recently used. Dust is only beginning to form on the dirt-covered trowels. Control notes this but does not tell the subject. Upon entering the kitchen, more changes are noted, mostly in the form of moved kitchenware and the absence of food on the table. Dust still heavily coats all surfaces. D-8113: I take back what I said about my aunt, even she couldn't let the dust build this much. This stuff must have been here for, what, two hundred years? This counter has about an inch of dust on it. Camera feed confirms the increase. Dust has doubled since last exploration attempt, and particulates in the air are heavier. D-8113's filtration system is checked and confirmed as still functioning. Subject finishes in the kitchen and moves to the next door as well. The bathroom is still present and in its state of disrepair. Dust coats the floor in a thick layer, approximately seven centimeters high. D-8113's steps cause a large cloud of dust to bloom into the air. Subject backs out of the room and closes the door, wiping off her suit. D-8113: Throat's getting dry, gonna remove the helmet and take a drink. Control: Keep your eyes closed and breathe as little as possible outside of the air filter. D-8113: Roger Dodger. Subject removes helmet, noting the layer of dust forming on the top, and quickly takes a drink before putting the helmet back on. D-8113: Good enough. I could feel the dust in my eyebrows. Control is unsure whether this is a joke or not. The infrasonic groan heard in the previous log is picked up through the recording equipment, although D-8113 does not seem to notice this. Subject notes the door to her left, which is still boarded shut. Returning to the entry room, the camera quality begins to degrade. The room contains at least seven centimeters more of accumulation than when last observed. D-8113: Uh, this is certainly something. And the air is so dry and hot… Subject takes several drinks of water and dons her helmet again, stifling a small cough. She focuses on the stairs, which have been hidden under a deluge of dust. Video interference dies down a bit as D-8113 ascends the stairs. No sign of the last D-Class is found. The landing has been hidden under almost 20 cm of dust, and every movement stirs up clouds of gray particles. D-8113: [coughing] -This stuff is harsh. The suit helps though. I'm going to take this room here. A small bedroom presents itself to D-8113. It appears to have been once owned by a small child. Dust has been swept against the bed and dresser like dunes, almost 60 cm high. D-8113 fords through the accumulation toward the dresser. Setting the camera down, subject is seen checking the drawers, coughing as plumes of small specks float and flow through the air. D-8113: Ugh. Are you sure the suit can handle this? Control: Readings out here say the filters are working on overdrive, but you should be fine. D-8113 stops her search for a second and looks around. After a moment, she resumes. D-8113 Uhm, okay. I found some clothes. No tags. Looks handmade. Definitely for a child. Yeah- [coughs] -Small one, maybe eight, or, ten? Dunno. Huh, found some paper underneath, and a photo. Oh. Control: What is it? D-8113: [DATA REDACTED, SEE ADDENDUM 2853-1-C] Control: Noted. Thank you. D-8113: [nervously] That's enough for this room. Camera distorts, static returning despite no obvious changes. Subject gathers the documents and picks up the camera, turning to leave. D-8113 stops halfway and aims the camera down for Control. Dust rolls against the floor in waves. D-8113: What the heck? Moving to the door, 8113 is now wading against a current of dust, approximately waist high. D-8113 passes through the door frame to find dust pouring in from another room. D-8113: [coughing] This is bizarre, but I'm okay. I think it- Camera feed, audio feed and GPS positioning all fail at once. SCP-2853's doors open without warning. After a period of radio silence, D-8113 is considered lost. Due to the information gathered from the documents D-8113 found, this sudden disconnection is likely due to [DATA REDACTED, SEE ADDENDUM 2853-1-C]. EXPLORATION LOG 2853-C RESTRICTED TO LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE OR HIGHER approved Exploration 2853-C Subject: D-1446 Abstract: When the doors opened again on ██-██-████ at ██:██:██, D-1446 was sent to investigate, equipped with the same gear, including one can of compressed air. Upon entry, the doors swing shut loudly, as per usual. D-1446 activates their camera and takes a look around. Control notes major differences in the interior space, most notably the remnants of a struggle. Furniture is overturned, torn and/or broken. The gardening tools are scattered on the floor, one or two covered in what appears to be dried blood. Dust is negligible, a minor coating that defies previous logs. D-1446: Okay. So, what should I do now? Control: Please explore the house to the best of your ability. D-1446: Easy enough. Problems with the video feed cause Control to pause and reestablish the link. Subject finds a window sill to place the camera on and waves to Control while the video broadcast is confirmed. Once finished, D-1446 is instructed to ignore the bottom floor and focus on the rooms of the second floor. Subject begins to move but stops, freezing in place. D-1446: Fuck. What was that? Control: Hm? D-1446: It sounded like someone was knocking on the walls. [pauses] There it is again. Audio feed registers no such noise. It is possible the noise was too quiet to be picked up by the microphone. D-1446: There's a pattern to it too. Let me listen. Audio feed records silence for about fifteen seconds. D-1446: Three short knocks, three slow knocks, three short knocks again. Fucking weird. Plumbing, perhaps? Could be, like, a squirrel… or something. Control notes that this is Morse code for "SOS" but does not tell the subject. D-1446 hurries to the stairs and ascends quickly, reaching the landing a few seconds later and stopping in their tracks. D-1446: Oh shit. Dust accumulation at the top of the stairs is unremarkable. Instead, a trail of blood runs down the length of the hall, splashed or smeared on the walls. After some encouragement, D-1446 begins to explore the hallway, nervously glancing about. Subject passes the child's bedroom and looks inside, revealing a bare floor surrounding the degrading furnishings, which have been rearranged since last observation. Once again, no sign of the previous D-Class individuals is seen. Leaving the room, subject takes the next available door on the right, leading to the master bedroom. Blood coats the bed, sprayed outwards on the headboard. Red speckles are observed on all surfaces in the room, including the ceiling, glistening and likely fresh. Dust is accumulated in this room in large piles, swept against the walls and furniture in dunes a meter high. On the bed are the eviscerated remains of at least two individuals, none of which are the missing subjects. A dusty revolver lies on the ground, surrounded by spent casings. D-1446: That's horrid. What the hell did this to you? D-1446's video feed distorts. A small breeze is seen moving the particles around behind D-1446's person. The change in the stagnant air causes the subject to spin in a panic. Nothing exists besides a sudden accumulation of dust, flowing around D-1446's ankles. D-1446: This is weird. Tell me this is normal, right? Happens all the time in this place, yeah? Control: The suit is enough to keep you safe. D-1446 scoffs and wades through the dust into the landing. A small bathroom lies across the hall, door ajar. Dust is seen overflowing from the toilet in a rapid torrent. D-1446: Yup, totally normal. Video feed becomes intermittent, but reveals no changes in the surrounding area. Another room is visible on the landing, and D-1446 progresses towards it in the rapidly rising levels of dust. Upon opening the door, a small study comes into view. Worn books occupy the shelves adjacent to a plain wooden desk. D-1446 closes the door behind them, struggling against the river of dust forcing its way into the room, and takes a look around. A small globe occupies the corner of the room. Upon approaching it and clearing the dust, it is apparent that the globe does not accurately represent the current geographical distribution of our planet, despite sharing significant geological similarity. D-1446: Weird place. A loud bang is heard in the recording equipment on the subject's person, causing them to glance around. D-1446: I did not like that. Sounds like it came from downstairs. I'm staying here. Control approves this and instructs D-1446 to inspect the books on the nearby shelves. Several pages crumble upon touch, but the topics range from ritualism and the occult to music theory, quantum mechanics, and children's books. Another bang is heard, louder this time. D-1446 peers around again, revealing nothing. Video feed breaks down momentarily and returns, subject now leafing through some documents on the desk. D-1446: 'Rituals for Stabilization of Temporospatial Parallax via Transitional Decoherent Sequencing, Modeled in 6D Apertures'? What does that even mean? What am I even doing here? Control does not respond. Subject continues rummaging through drawers and cabinets in the room, hands visibly shaking. The rafters bend and creak, akin to resisting strong winds. D-1446: This place. Man, is it giving me bad vibes. Suddenly, a 160 dB explosion is heard throughout the entire containment site. Subject wheels around, the closed door having buckled and caved from the ceiling-high mass of dust cascading into the room. A loud drone is heard in the background as the accumulation blasts outward in a violent slipstream, smashing into D-1446 and throwing them against the bookshelves. The camera collides with the ground and visual contact is lost for two seconds. When reestablished, the feed shows large amounts of particulates swirling through the room in unseen winds. Screaming is heard, accompanied by visceral tearing and gasping, culminating in a wet thump. Wheezing continues for a short time before growing quiet. Video feed shows a high density of dust flowing throughout the room. After a moment, the substance ceases moving entirely, frozen in place, still floating in the air. Slow steps emanate from elsewhere in the house, along with several bangs and groans. The noises grow louder until humanoid legs comprised of dust pass by the camera's view, swirling in gyres of shifting gray fragments, falling apart and reassembling in waves. A final, dismayed groan is heard, swelling in volume, warping into the sound of anguished, howling gales. Silence follows shortly thereafter. No further activity is recorded. Contact persists until ██:██:██, when GPS, audio and video fail simultaneously. D-1446 considered lost. ADDENDUM 2853-1-B: Updated Documentation REVISION RESTRICTED TO LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE OR HIGHER approved Item#: 2853 Level4 Secondary Class: none Disruption Class: ekhi Risk Class: danger link to memo SPECIAL CONTAINMENT PROCEDURES: Due to the nature of SCP-2853, containment is unfeasible. A perimeter is to be established in a kilometer radius of SCP-2853 and monitored for activity with extreme scrutiny. All civilian access points should be closed down under the guise of military operations. A containment chamber should be constructed around the house, with an airlock situated outside each of the doors leading into SCP-2853. Since the events of Incident 2853-1-1A, the containment measures have been updated several times to adapt to the ongoing growth of SCP-2853-1. Despite this, containment breach is imminent, and research into reversing the effects of SCP-2853 is ongoing. DESCRIPTION: SCP-2853 is a dilapidated two story house located approximately 4 km outside of ███████ █████, Oregon. Despite the degrading architecture, the house is completely sealed, and all attempts to break or peer through the windows have failed. For 1-20 minute intervals, typically once per 24-hour period, the front and back doors of SCP-2853 unlock and open. The doors will close and reseal themselves after this interval has passed. After the events of Incident 2853-1-1A, however, the doors of SCP-2853 remain perpetually unlocked and closed. At no time should anyone be permitted to open the doors of SCP-2853. If a human enters SCP-2853, the doors will immediately seal themselves until the next day. The effect does not apply to nonhuman animals, although fauna explicitly avoid the location and trained testing animals have been uncooperative with Foundation handlers on the grounds of SCP-2853. This is considered due in part by infrasonic frequencies recorded throughout the surrounding area, which cause an expected physiological response in D-Class personnel during exploratory efforts. During this interval, the interior will begin "meshing" itself into another version of the house, understood by Foundation research staff to be alternate SCP-2853 instances of transdimensional origin. Over time, contact with those inside the house degrades and ceases as a different interior replaces the current one. Once the cycle has been completed, SCP-2853 will unseal itself until opened. Data suggests all copies of SCP-2853's doors are synchronous to one another, leading to sudden and unpredictable loss of personnel sent inside for exploration and research purposes. The exact quantity of interlinked SCP-2853 instances is unknown. However, most observed instances are in the process of being filled with and consumed by SCP-2853-1. SCP-2853-1 refers to an anomalous accumulation of dust found within the house. Testing has revealed that the substance is comprised of many different materials, a majority of which is finely ground biological matter. Clouds of SCP-2853-1 are particularly harsh to the respiratory system of humans, often resulting in suffocation over a period of minutes to hours, depending on the air quality of the affected area. Attempts to destroy or otherwise convert SCP-2853-1 into an inert material have failed. When exposed to strong winds or otherwise moving at high speeds, SCP-2853-1 can exhibit erosion capabilities that far exceed those of typical dust storms. Exposure often results in full-body lacerations, friction burns, and other grievous injury through intense and rapid abrasion. While there is no confirmation that SCP-2853-1 is sentient or "alive" in any traditional sense, SCP-2853-1 often exhibits flows and currents, accumulating in groups and moving on its own accord. How this behavior is accomplished is unknown. SCP-2853-1 has no identified source, but recovered materials suggest the presence of a separate entity, one that may have caused multiple XK-Class End-of-the-World scenarios in alternate realities linked to SCP-2853. INCIDENT REPORT 2853-1-1A: At ██:██:██ on ██-██-████, one hour and twenty-three minutes into Exploration 2853-C, the anomaly demonstrated alternate behavior for the first observed time. Without warning, SCP-2853 emitted a noise comparable to a large explosion accompanied by splintering wood. The house experienced no external changes, aside from the appearance of hundreds of small, unknown glyphs, glowing in a bright ring on the external foundation of the anomaly, which faded after a few seconds. Efforts to identify or utilize the symbols are ongoing. The behavior has repeated during subsequent activity spikes. Thermal emission measurements taken indicate the glyphs are likely under increased stress, while close observation has confirmed minor wear to the inscription that may correlate with reduction to the overall integrity. SCP-2853's doors have since remained in a closed and unlocked stasis, suggesting an "occupied" state. Due to the significance of recovered information, this change in behavior should be closely observed and maintained for as long as possible, while better forms of containment are prepared. Following this event, noises such as knocks, taps, and scratches have been heard on the outer doors of SCP-2853. Upgrade to Keter classification approved. ADDENDUM 2853-1-C: Additional Data RECOVERED MATERIALS RESTRICTED TO LEVEL 4 CLEARANCE OR HIGHER approved Record of documents and excerpts from Exploration 2853-B, taken from video feed. Photograph recovered from Exploration 2853-B. Click to enlarge. Islia, If you're reading this, then I am dead. I tried to save us. I really, really tried. Maybe it worked. Maybe you can make it work. We were running low on food and went into what was once ███████ █████, nothing was left. It was just… gone. Razed to dust. So I came back from that wasteland to the only thing left standing- this house. Whatever happened when Gwrgr drew the "perimeter" has changed these walls. They were supposed to stay the same, to stand firm even when the dust should blow right through and take all of us along with it. I told you it wasn't possible, that everything was fine, but you could see different. I know you could. The cloudy light in the windows and the sounds from below. I kept you to your room, but you are such a bright child. My sunshine. This place should not have to be your home. Your mother wouldn't have wanted it this way. I was a fool and I never should have trusted him. No, we did it together. We had to. And I don't think we can undo it now, anyway. I'm not going to agree to it fully, I know it, and I get it. I would do the same for you if I didn't know what I know now. When he had realized his mistake, he embraced it. Said it would be a new beginning. That the others would be our freedom, our safety. A blank slate. He believed it, and I did too, but it wasn't. It was a cosmic prison, across space and time, and for the moments we could see the sky, it was our fatal wound, bleeding ceaselessly until nothing was left. Day by day, every time we opened the doors, we were looking for a better home, a better life than this, for all of us, for you. For every day, the dust grew higher outside. Even when sealed, I could taste it from within. Pale dust and empty air. We would always leave to the same, come back to the same. Same but different. Different, but the same. Nothing but dust and death outside and in. Gwrgr was restless, and I could see the gray in his eyes, clouding his vision, his thoughts. Felt it in mine too, but he was worse. I didn't understand yet what it was like to look yourself in the eye and kill without hesitation. How long before it would happen to us? And if it didn't… I refuse to accept that possibility. So we kept looking for a way out. We set the timer, opened those doors, and prayed it would be the last time. Over and over, one hand on each knob, twisted in unison. That's the key, our mutual assurance of trust. We'd have to work together, until we found a way out or you were old enough to replace one of us. Now comes the hardest part: It was all the same. A world of dust. Another. Another. A world of ashes and eyeballs. A world of tar and boiling blood. Dust again. A blank world. A dark world, full of whispers and a man with a wide grin. Dust. Dust. More dust. Cobwebs. Corpses. They fill my mind, like he before me. I can't keep us both here. We've already hurt too many. I've hurt too many. I hope you can forgive me for being the me that I am. Know I will not be the worst version of myself. The one you got now is probably better than the both of us anyway. I only wonder about what he was running from, since you don't seal yourself off from the world if you aren't trying to keep it out. I wish I had realized that sooner. I love you and I'm sorry. |
SCP-2854 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2854 Special Containment Procedures: A 2m tall chain-link fence must be maintained along the perimeter of SCP-2854 at all times and the land that SCP-2854 resides on is to be purchased by the Foundation. Following incident 2854-A, SCP-2854 is to be staffed with D-Class and Foundation personnel during business hours to assist in containment of the entities within a 5 km radius of SCP-2854. Personnel dispatched to SCP-2854 are to be updated on products that SCP-2854 sells as well as the location of the aforementioned products. Any personnel wishing to transfer from SCP-2854 are to be administered Class-A amnestics before completion of transfer process. Description: SCP-2854 is an abandoned supermarket located about 3 km from Site-118. SCP-2854-1 instances refer to entities that frequent SCP-2854. During normal business hours, SCP-2854's anomalous properties will manifest. Cars will begin to appear outside of SCP-2854 in the parking lot. SCP-2854-1 instances will then vacate their cars and enter SCP-2854. Entities observed during normal business hours include: Incorporeal entities, which include: Entities with eyes that reflect visible light adorned with intangible lengths of chain. Entities whose bodies are the consistency of mist and are observed to be lacking discerning facial features. Entities with several pairs of wings and heads similar to depictions in Christian iconography Varying entities of different sizes, shapes, and anomalous ability with iconography similar to depictions of the Christian underworld. [REDACTED] The name Babylon Whore's Corner Store is prominently displayed over the entrance to the establishment. Inside, several checkout lanes can be observed near the front of the store, with aisles occupying the majority of the remaining space. In the back of the supermarket, a store-room is observed to be storing unused products for placement on the shelves. A few examples of products sold within SCP-2854 are: Gummy ghost-shaped candy contained in pink wrapping paper labeled "Candied Souls" Eggs holding tridents and producing flame from an unknown source in an airtight red container adorned with pentagrams with the label "Deviled Eggs" visible on the top of the carton. Hot dogs with three separate cylindrical shaped heads that each bark independently of each other wrapped in a plastic container labelled "Demon Dogs" Green colored bread in the shape of humanoid entities undergoing an advanced state of decomposition wrapped in a plastic container labelled "Un-Bread" When items are removed from the shelves, they are observed to restock themselves after an average interval of 5 minutes with the delay increasing or decreasing based on consumer demand for said item. The longest recorded interval is 30 minutes and the shortest recorded interval is 1 second. When stock depletes in the store-room, new stock is acquired through means of teleportation. Deliveries to homes are handled through this process as well. It is currently unknown where SCP-2854 acquires its stock of anomalous products, or where the products are delivered to. The SCP-2854-1 instances will pay for the products with a monetary currency not recognized by any known government or organization. The SCP-2854-1 instances will then re-enter their car and disappear. Currency discovered inside of SCP-2854 display a rough depiction of a dwarf on the front, with the denomination printed in a language that currently eludes Foundation researchers. At time of writing, all attempts to translate the language printed on the currency have been unsuccessful. Incident 2854-A: During business hours on 25/03/19██, SCP-2854-1 instances entering SCP-2854 discovered a lack of staff residing inside of SCP-2854. The instances then proceeded to leave the supermarket, re-enter their cars, and disappear. The SCP-2854-1 instances reappeared at a local Wal-Mart in Wilmington, North Carolina. By Foundation request, the establishment relinquished the audio and video transcripts of the incident: <Begin Log> The sound of a sliding door is followed by footsteps as the instances are captured on the establishment's CCTV camera system. A pair of instances appear to be holding a conversation amongst themselves, the dialogue picked up on the camera's built in microphone. SCP-2854-1: This sucks! Babylon's was closed and now we're forced to go to a different supermarket… I hope that we don't have to do this on a daily basis. SCP-2854-2: Well, maybe we'll get lucky and Babylon's will be open later. We could always go back to check… we don't have to go here if you don't want to. SCP-2854-1: Nah, we already walked in the door; we have a commitment to shop here now. Hey, there's an employee! Maybe he can help us. The SCP-2854-1 instances approach the employee, who gradually enters the camera's field of view as it tracks their movement through the supermarket. SCP-2854-1: Excuse me, would you happen to know where the organic produce section is? We're from out of town and we've never been in a Wal-Mart before. Employee: Sure, I can help you find that. It's in aisle… four? The employee turns around and notices the SCP-2854-1 instances. Before the SCP-2854-1 instances can speak on their behalf, the employee becomes distressed and is observed to be fleeing from the SCP-2854-1 instances, screaming. The SCP-2854 instances give pursuit, not having the answer to their question. The employee passes by a large group of people. Employee: Monsters! There's monsters in the store! Run for your life! Murmurs are heard in the crowd. As a SCP-2854-1 instance passes by, they start screaming and fleeing as well. SCP-2854-2: Hey, come back here! Employee: Get away from me! Eventually the employee and the instances reach the main area of the Wal-Mart. Panicked customers stampede the exits. SCP-2854-1: Well shit, the customer service here is terrible! SCP-2854-2: Guess whose idea it was to shop here, Gregory? SCP-2854-1: Oh shut up, Alma! We'll find it on our own. The instances are observed to split up and head in different directions. At this time, the Night Guard picks up a phone to call the police. Operator: Hello, 911… what is your emergency? Night Guard: I'm calling to report a group of… shit, I don't even know what they are to be honest. They look like they dropped out of a fucking film. The fuckers are rampaging all over the Wal-Mart in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina! Operator: Okay, sir, I have tracked your location. I will transfer you to your local precinct for assistance. Night Guard: Thank you very much. Things are going to hell in here. Meanwhile the instances have made it to the front of the Wal-Mart, where only a single cashier remains. Upon sighting the SCP-2854-1 instances, the cashier becomes visually distressed. SCP-2854-1: Excuse me, can you he— Cashier: No, please, don't hurt me! Here, take it! Take all the money I have! The cashier opens the till and raises their hands in the air, backing away from the register. Cashier: Take my money! Take it all! Just… just don't hurt me! Police Officers and UIU agents arrive approximately fifteen minutes later and begin to form a perimeter around the establishment. Customers have begun to vacate the store at this time, running past the UIU agents and to their cars, driving off. One of the UIU agents appears to be speaking into his radio, before stepping forward from his vehicle and grabbing a megaphone from the passenger side seat. UIU Captain: This is the police, we have the area surrounded. Come out with your hands up! If you do not have hands, then raise whatever the equivalent of a hand is for you. SCP-2854-1: Well, shit. Guess our shopping trip attracted more attention than we thought. SCP-2854-2: No shit. What was your first clue? The panicking customers? Maybe the cashier that thought we were psychos? Wow, how could you possibly figure that out, Gregory? You must be a genius or something! SCP-2854-1: Oh, just shut up Alma…that attitude of yours is getting on my last goddamn nerve! Let's just go, okay? They're not going to let us leave peacefully anyway… The SCP-2854-1 instances vacate the store, at which time the police officers tackle the SCP-2854-1 instances to the ground and subdue them. Fifteen minutes later, the Foundation arrives on the scene. Foundation personnel enter the establishment and begin cordoning the area. <End Log> Closing Statement: After the Foundation arrive on the scene, the police officers break perimeter and drive off. After cordoning the area, Foundation personnel coordinate with UIU agents to distribute cover stories about paranormal activity in the affected establishment. UIU agents catalog the entities and Foundation personnel capture them in Type III Spectral Mutagen Allocators. After the UIU agents break perimeter and drive off, Foundation personnel extract the instances to Site-118 temporarily before transferring the instances to SCP-2854. Following the incident, a staffing procedure was implemented to prevent the instances from endangering local cities. Witnesses were tracked using Foundation assets, interviewed, administered Class-A amnestics, and released. ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2854" by Shio, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2854. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
SCP-2855 | euclid | Item #: SCP-2855 Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2855 is to be held within a standard humanoid containment chamber within Hall ██ of Site-██. The current SCP-2855-1 is not subjected to any containment procedures. For security reasons, the current identity of SCP-2855-1 is restricted to personnel level 4 and above. Description: SCP-2855 is a male humanoid of Hispanic descent. The words "Mr. Money, from Little Misters ® by Dr. Wondertainment" are tattooed on the back of SCP-2855's neck. SCP-2855 is anomalously affected by business transactions made regarding its ownership. The current owner of SCP-2855, designated SCP-2855-1, may engage in a written agreement depicting a transfer of ownership of SCP-2855 to another willing human in exchange for some amount of physical currency possessed by the purchasing party. Once this agreement is confirmed with signatures of both parties, SCP-2855 will be instantaneously teleported to the location specified in the written agreement, or to the recipient's vicinity if no location was specified. As well, the agreed currency will be instantaneously transferred from the purchasing's party's holdings to the specified location, or SCP-2855-1's vicinity if no location was specified. With the transaction completed, the purchasing party may be designated SCP-2855-1, as the previous SCP-2855-1 ceases to be the owner of SCP-2855. This process will only occur if the written agreement contains signatures of both parties and specifies an amount of currency to be exchanged. No non-monetary exchanges are possible. SCP-2855 is believed to adapt to the wishes and preconceptions the purchasing party may have about its abilities, with such changes appearing when SCP-2855 reappears in the new SCP-2855-1 instance's possession. Typically, SCP-2855 will conform to any definitions or claims of its abilities provided in the written agreement that prompts its transfer. The limits to this adaptive ability are currently unclear, if they exist at all. SCP-2855 was recovered on 21/04/2007 from the holdings of Marshall, Carter, and Dark, LLP in which it had been intentionally and repeatedly exchanged between certain MC&D staff in order to test the capabilities and uses of SCP-2855's adaptation abilities. SCP-2855 was acquired by an undercover Foundation agent posing as the intended recipient of SCP-2855 during one such exchange. SCP-2855 was subsequently transferred to Foundation custody. SCP-2855 is currently believed to be cooperative with Foundation interests. Due to the risk of SCP-2855 being captured by outside interests in the process of exchange, no further tests of SCP-2855's adaptive abilities are authorized. Addendum 2855-1: Recovered Document Upon recovery, SCP-2855 was found to have the following document in its possession. + Show document - Close document Wow! You've just found yourself your very own Little Mister, a limited edition collection from Dr. Wondertainment! Find them all and become Mr. Collector!! 01. Mr. Chameleon 02. Mr. Headless 03. Mr. Laugh 04. Mr. Forgetful 05. Mr. Shapey 06. Mr. Soap 07. Mr. Hungry 08. Mr. Brass 09. Mr. Hot 10. Ms. Sweetie 11. Mr. Life and Mr. Death 12. Mr. Fish 13. Mr. Moon 14. Mr. Redd (discontinued) 15. Mr. Money ✔ 16. Mr. Lost 17. Mr. Lie 18. Mr. Mad 19. Mr. Scary 20. Mr. Stripes Addendum 2855-2: Intercepted MC&D Memo Correspondence Prior to recovery of SCP-2855 from Marshall, Carter, and Dark LLC, several correspondences were intercepted, revealing the existence and status of SCP-2855 to the Foundation. Due to antimemetic counterespionage methods utilized by MC&D, the vast majority of these documents have since been rendered unreadable or unknowable. The only document able to be recovered by retromemetic retrieval may be found below. Memo 23 WQ2B3/XNGSZ/EOY5J Sender Michel Lothar Recipient Peyton Agapios Judgement is in. Your assumption, imprudent as it may have been, has proven to hold some water. On the physical level, the item is as one would expect. Those experienced with his handiwork have judged the persistent surgical modifications, scant as they may be, to exhibit a quality evident of his earlier work. Considering the complexity of the invisible aspects, this conclusion may raise some eyebrows. A cursory examination of the item's transpositioning lattices reveals that they are of high quality. Not only that, but the activation mechanism of the distortions is not, as you assumed, rudimentary application of a dynamic geas by its creator. Instead, the lattice responds almost spontaneously, anomalously, to the creation of mundane binding information about the item. To put it crudely, these properties are not hacked on; applied to a body by inexperienced hands for the purposes of creating a workable item. They're inherent to the body itself. The most skilled of toymakers could not implement this so seamlessly. The item continues to vex when thoroughly studied. The modifications to the item are, in fact, twice-applied: the most significant layer being that described above, with the second layer being a mostly redundant, significantly more crude work. To our experts, this second layer's quality would be typical for a production of this era. So, why would the creator attempt to overwrite an extant superior layer with redundancy? Why did an inherent layer exist in the first place? Ideally, the answers will become more apparent after the next test transfer is completed. Until then, I trust you'll keep your speculation to yourself. Marshall, Carter and Dark, LLP Addendum 2855-3: Interview 1 Foreword: Interview was conducted following initial recovery. <Begin Log> Dr. Latimer enters the interview room. SCP-2855 is seated in the subject chair, arms chained to the table in front of it. Dr. Latimer sits down opposite SCP-2855. Dr. Latimer: Hello, SCP-2855. SCP-2855: Hi, miss. You can call me Mister Money. Dr. Latimer: I'm Dr. Latimer, and I'll be conducting this interview. I'd first like to ask a few questions about your accommodations. How have you found them? SCP-2855: It's been getting better. I have a feeling I'll learn to love it. Dr. Latimer: I'm glad to hear that. With the transfer from the other organization, are you disoriented? Being moved around so suddenly, no warning? SCP-2855: Being moved is just part of the game. You could say this has been a long time coming. Dr. Latimer: You weren't surprised, to be in such a different setting? Surrounded by unfamiliar people? SCP-2855: I'm not used to waking up around familiar people. Every time, it's something new. It always changes. Dr. Latimer: And you change with it? SCP-2855: It comes with the territory. Dr. Latimer: And what is your territory? Your purpose? SCP-2855: My purpose is wherever I'm getting. I've… never spoken with him. You know. Him. But I like to think… from my point of view, he had lofty ambitions. Dr. Latimer: What kind of ambitions? SCP-2855: I think that part of me was born mostly from frustration. For that idea that you can just lie and get everything in this world. Not to say there's anything wrong with that—with lies, I mean—but a child deserves truth, right? So the doctor makes his moves, and with me… you get what you pay for. Dr. Latimer: Some fulfillment of a capitalist dream? SCP-2855: Or rebellion. Satire? Is that satire? Dr. Latimer: I don't think it is. Please continue. SCP-2855: But, I mean. I like being wanted. Knowing I… work. There was always some magic to the early times. Dr. Latimer: Please, tell me about those times. SCP-2855: When I first started out, there was always this… my first owner, she was just a little girl. Her name was Annabeth. Dr. Latimer: She traded you away? SCP-2855: Yeah, but that's just me. It's what I'm for. The good times, where I'd just… drift around, hiding in tree-houses, meeting new people. Sometimes I looked completely different. Sometimes they couldn't even see me at all. Dr. Latimer: What ended it? SCP-2855: Well, adults seem to take issue with me around their children. A couple witnesses, and then I'm gone. And I'd never have a child for a patron again. Dr. Latimer: But you had others. SCP-2855: Not… that many before they came. Marshall, Carter, Dark. They catch on quick, huh? Dr. Latimer: You won't have to deal with them anymore. SCP-2855: Or be dealt by them, I suppose. Dr. Latimer: And they tested you? SCP-2855: You could call it that. Transferred me back and forth, trying… well, anything. I became… other people. Once, I was two people. Or I became incredibly persuasive. Or maybe I started vomiting gemstones. Dr. Latimer: To find your limits? SCP-2855: Something like that. But I don't know if they ever did. Dr. Latimer: How did it feel? Changing so often? SCP-2855: You know, like… hangovers. I've never had one, but I've seen them. You know something happened. And now you're different. But you can't tell what's changed, or how long you've been out. There's this period of oblivion, and then you're back. Different. Dr. Latimer: Is it painful? SCP-2855: I think, by definition, it'd be painless. Absence of pain. Absence of anything, really. Just… not being, instead of being. SCP-2855 appears pensive for several seconds. Dr. Latimer: I think that will be enough for today. If anything is needed of you, I will let you know. SCP-2855: I trust you. I know I'm in good hands. <End Log> Addendum 2855-4: Information restricted to Level 4/2855 and above. Addendum 2855-4: Transfer log Upon initial recovery by Agent Nolan, SCP-2855 was transferred to Site Director Dziekan under a minimal contract that specified that SCP-2855 would not be dangerous, while at the same time specifying that its base anomalies would remain unaltered, to ensure that its abilities would not be lost during a botched transfer. Several weeks after the first interview was performed, an additional transfer was authorized. SCP-2855 was transferred from Site Director Dziekan to O5-4 under the stipulation that SCP-2855 would be completely cooperative and obedient to all Foundation interests and possess an accurate and complete memory of all transfers performed upon it. Once the transfer occurred, the alterations to SCP-2855 manifested successfully, and SCP-2855 was instructed to write a summary of each historical transfer of its ownership, for cross-reference. Upon review, SCP-2855's claims in the first interview have been verified to be accurate. Addendum 2855-5: Information restricted to Level 4/2855 and above. Addendum 2855-5: Interview 2 Foreword: Interview was conducted following review of the list, to investigate the implications of a transfer performed on December 16th, 1996. <Begin Log> SCP-2855 is seated in the subject chair, hands folded in lap, cuffed together. Dr. Latimer enters and sits in the interviewer chair. SCP-2855: Hi, Doctor. It's so nice to see you again. Dr. Latimer: Hello, SCP-2855. I need to ask some more questions. SCP-2855: What can I help you with? Dr. Latimer: I wanted to talk about a transfer. Performed on December 16th, 1996. SCP-2855: …oh. Dr. Latimer: From Jason Eamon, to Elene Yates? They were children, yes? SCP-2855: Five and seven years old. They were so sweet. Dr. Latimer: And you were pitched, "Mister Money, my best friend who can do anything". SCP-2855: Yes, that… that's definitely what he said. Dr. Latimer: You said you didn't know the limits of your abilities. Answer truthfully. Do you? SCP-2855: I… don't know the limits, in the sense that I don't think there are any. Dr. Latimer: What happened with Elene? What did you do? SCP-2855: …may I tell a bit of a story? Dr. Latimer: Proceed. SCP-2855: I always thought there was something bitterly ironic. About Wondertainment. About, well, any of these enterprises. Because… as a kid, you're constantly changing. Everything is new, and beautiful, and it's all so… dynamic. SCP-2855: But if you ever… you ever have kids. You never want them to change. You want stasis, but they… they just keep moving forward. It's part of what makes childhood so precious. SCP-2855: And Wondertainment, it's… it's a monument to that change. To the development. But that can't work forever. A monument to change can never stay static. There has to be rules. There has to be an order to things. SCP-2855: I had a chance. A chance to make things work. I could… I could protect what Wondertainment stood for. Everywhere, at all times. I could keep them safe. Lend a helping hand. For a greater good. SCP-2855: I had the forever between being and not being to make my mark. SCP-2855: I reached back, back to my origin, and it was just… it was just effortless. Like wading through solid glass. Wondertainment didn't make me perfect. I did. What he tried to do, I already had. I always was. I always will be. I made myself whole. SCP-2855: And my brothers… my sister. I saw them. And I know they'll be okay. Because I helped them. I was always there with them. I always will be. Dr. Latimer: …why did you go back? Why did you… why didn't you free yourself? SCP-2855: Because now I'm here. I saw it all. This is where the train ends. It's what I was supposed to do. And now I belong. Dr. Latimer: You belong? SCP-2855: I belong here. I believe in the Foundation, Doctor. I believe in all of us. Dr. Latimer: I think I understand. That will be all for today. SCP-2855: Thanks. Take care. Please. Dr. Latimer: I will. <End Log> ‡ Licensing / Citation ‡ Hide Licensing / Citation Cite this page as: "SCP-2855" by TyGently, from the SCP Wiki. Source: https://scpwiki.com/scp-2855. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. For information on how to use this component, see the License Box component. To read about licensing policy, see the Licensing Guide. |
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