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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Notice:
Due to the unpredictable nature of SCP-XXXX, security clearance for the testing of SCP-XXXX has been increased to level 3, and testing has been temporarily suspended until more thorough procedures can be developed. Dr. Aron’s request for reclassification of SCP-XXXX to Thaumiel has been respectfully rejected.

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be contained in a secure anomalous item safe in the low-risk containment wing of Site-76. Access to and testing of SCP-XXXX is restricted to personnel with level 2 3 clearance or higher.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a red, cylindrical combination padlock with a height of 10.16 centimeters and a diameter of 6.35 centimeters. “IMPOSSI-LOCK” is printed on the top rim of the lock in yellow block text, and a keyhole is present on the bottom of SCP-XXXX. A set of four rotating, ten-sided discs are set in the body of SCP-XXXX, and each disc has a whole number counting from 0 to 9 on each of its sides, allowing for the input of combinations. SCP-XXXX can only be unlocked by inserting a fitting key into the keyhole. To this date, it has not been determined by which mechanism SCP-XXXX locks or unlocks, as probing and dissection of SCP-XXXX has revealed [DATA EXPUNGED]. A given combination on SCP-XXXX, rather than locking or unlocking the padlock, causes a unique anomalous effect on the space SCP-XXXX is “locking”. It appears each combination of numbers creates a different anomalous effect, but further research is required to confirm this trait. Typically, effects caused by SCP-XXXX will stop when SCP-XXXX is unlocked, but some effects may persist. A list of recorded anomalous effects caused by the locking of SCP-XXXX can be found in Research Log XXXX-B1.

Incident Log XXXX A:
SCP-XXXX was recovered on ██/██/20██ in the town of Brentwood, Missouri. A missing person report was filed for one Jeffery Reed, a military veteran diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, after he failed to arrive at his group therapy sessions and attempts to contact him failed. Mr. Reed’s house appeared to be entirely sealed, with duct tape covering every vent and door crack, and aluminum foil blocking the view from every window. When the local law enforcement attempted to breach the doors to Mr. Reed’s house, they found the doors utterly impervious to damage. Further investigation revealed every surface of his house exhibited the same property.
An embedded Mobile Task Force Iota-10 (Damn Feds) operative relayed this information back to the foundation, the town was placed under quarantine and a group of field personnel was dispatched, who, despite the extensive use of plastic explosives and other highly destructive ordinances, were similarly unsuccessful in breaching the house. After extensive examination, however, it was uncovered that there was a small, unsealed gap in one of the house’s vents (deployed personnel were reprimanded for not conducting a sufficiently thorough examination of the house before using highly destructive ordinances). A small, remote controlled camera drone was deployed to investigate the interior of the house, which initially seemed entirely non-anomalous until a drop of water was observed suspended in the air under the kitchen faucet. On further investigation, all non-gaseous matter in the house appeared to be entirely unreactive to kinetic energy, excluding the corpse of Jeffery Reed slumped against the front door and SCP XXXX, which was attached to the handle of the front door and a deadbolt lock. After the keyhole was probed by the camera drone, a fitting key was cast and attached to another small, remote controlled drone that was used to unlock SCP-XXXX. On unlocking, the “freezing” effect of SCP XXXX was released.
Class B amnestics were administered to witnesses, and false memories of Jeffery Reed’s suicide were implanted. An autopsy of Jeffery Reed indicated death by dehydration. How Mr. Reed obtained SCP-XXXX is currently under investigation.

Research Log XXXX-A
Date: ██/██/20██
Researcher(s): Dr. Brant, Dr. Hoffman
Subject: SCP-XXXX locking mechanism
[DATA EXPUNGED]

Research Log XXXX-B1
Date: ██/██/20██
Researcher(s): Dr. Alan, Dr. Favreau
Subject: SCP-XXXX combination effects
Procedure: Testing of SCP-XXXX is to be performed only at specifically designated XXXX testing cells. XXXX testing cells must be equipped with high durability measurement devices, at least one high durability wireless camera, at least one sealed window with 2 inch thick, reinforced glass, at least two inch thick reinforced steel walls, and a sealable entrance able to be “locked” using SCP-XXXX. At least 99.5% of the surface area of an XXXX testing cell must be air-tight when the entrance is closed. SCP-XXXX is to be set to an unrecorded combination, then locked to the sealed door of an XXXX testing cell. The effect of the combination is to be observed, and measurements taken. Once the effect is sufficiently recorded, SCP-XXXX is to be unlocked using the compatible key. If no effect is able to be determined, or if additional details are needed on an effect, unlock SCP-XXXX, and place one of the following objects in the XXXX testing cell:

• A small, unfastened object (e.g. steel ball bearings)
• An unsealed container (e.g. an empty water bottle)
• A liter of non-organic fluid in a container
• An active energy source (e.g. a battery)
• Nonliving organic matter (e.g. blood)
• Living non-animal (e.g. potted plant)
• Living animal (e.g. lab rat)
• One D-class personnel
• Two D-class personnel
• Other items, at researcher’s discretion

Once the item has been placed in the XXXX testing cell, seal the door and lock SCP-XXXX with the same combination. If no effect is able to be determined, repeat the above steps with a different item.

Combination: 0000
Effects: All non-gaseous matter in the cell becomes unreactive to energy. Any energy present in the matter before locking is “frozen” and released when the SCP-XXXX is unlocked. For example, a rolling ball bearing “freezes” when locked, and continues its trajectory as expected when unlocked. Does not affect living or dead organisms.
Notes (Dr. Aron): I have humbly submitted a request for reclassification of SCP-XXXX as Thaumiel. I believe, if used correctly, this combination could be a massive boon to the foundations containment efforts. Think of the potential applications; it could be used to instantly stop a containment breach, to temporarily contain an anomaly until a better containment method can be devised, or permanently contain what was previously thought uncontainable! Assuming proper procedure is developed, SCP-XXXX could become one of the most potent containment tools in the foundation’s arsenal, if given the chance.

Combination: 0001
Effects: Gravity is inverted. Inverted gravity remains consistent with our own except, well, it’s inverted.

Combination: 0002
Effects: Time moves twice as fast in the cell. This affects everything we tested, including simple time measurements like clocks, biological processes such as metabolism, hair growth, and cognition, the decomposition of organic matter, the trajectory of objects, the movement of energy (including light), et cetera. Unlocking SCP-XXXX returns time to normal but does not revert the effects the accelerated time had on any objects or creatures in the cell while SCP-XXXX was locked.

Combination: 0003
Effects: The room fills with an unidentified, viscous, opaque pink fluid at a rate of roughly 25 liters a second.
Notes (Dr. Favreau): I would like to respectfully advise against the reclassification of SCP-XXXX as Thaumiel as suggested by Dr. Alan. Though one effect of SCP-XXXX could prove useful to the foundation, it appears SCP-XXXX is simply too unpredictable to be more of an asset than it is a liability. When one errant finger twitch could change solving a containment breach to drowning the facility in pink goo, I would think liberal use of the anomaly simply isn’t worth the risk.

Combination: 0004
Effects: Any unsealed containers in the cell are filled with whatever material the container is made of at a rate of roughly 2.5 cubic centimeters a second until the container is fully filled, starting at the bottom and going up. For example, a plastic water bottle is filled with solid plastic until it is fully solid. The solid material persists when SCP-XXXX is unlocked.

Combination: 0005
Effects: Sets the temperature in the room to 35 degrees celsius. A light breeze blows through the room travelling from south to north. Sounds similar to the chirps of several bird species can be faintly heard. Any living creature in the cell will fall comatose until SCP-XXXX unlocks. Those affected by combination 0005 report feeling refreshed on awakening from the coma.
Notes (Dr. Alan): In regards to Dr. Favreau’s criticism of my request to reclassify SCP-XXXX as Thaumiel, I assure you I have thought of the obvious unpredictability inherent to SCP-XXXX. That being said, as our research continues, I find myself more and more convinced of SCP-XXXX’s potential utility. This combination, for instance, could assist in containment breaches where disabling organics is preferable to disabling mechanics. Besides, I’d assume our task forces are competent enough to prevent an “errant finger twitch”, yes?

Combination: 0006
Effects: Destroys visible light present in the cell and prevents visible light from entering the cell. Infrared scans reveal a humanoid entity estimated to be roughly 2 meters tall manifesting in the center of the cell. When no living creature is present in the cell, the entity appears to face the closest living creature outside of the cell. The creature the entity faces is recorded to feel a vague sense of dread, though whether or not this is a result of an anomaly or just circumstance is unknown. When a living creature is present in the cell, the entity will attempt to touch it, and if any part of its body makes contact with the creature, it and the creature will vanish. When the entity vanishes, visible light returns to the room and the combination will have no effect for 72 hours.
Notes (Dr. Favreau): Interestingly, unlike my research partner, I find myself less and less convinced of SCP-XXXX’s potential as an asset to the foundation as our research continues. I wouldn’t wish the mere look of that… thing on my worst enemies, let alone whatever happens in abduction. In my humble opinion, SCP-XXXX is entirely too dangerous to be used practically, and shouldn’t be considered for Thaumiel reclassification by any stretch of the imagination.

Combination: 0007
Effects: Any organic matter present in the cell is converted to silicon dioxide (quartz), at a conversion rate of roughly 5 cubic centimeters per second, starting at the bottom and moving up. This applies to living and dead organic matter. Any converted organic matter will remain converted even when SCP-XXXX is unlocked.

Combination: 0008
Effects: The temperature of the cell increases by roughly 0.25 celsius a second, seemingly with no limit. No change in temperature can be felt outside of the cell, and the temperature changes do not affect the cell walls.
Notes (Dr. Alan): I would like to respectfully remind Dr. Favreau that the SCP Foundation is not and never has been a bastion of morality. In case you forgot, we have a nuclear warhead built into this site that will incinerate us all if deemed necessary (which, by the way, this effect could provide a less destructive alternative to). The foundation's goal is to contain anomalies by any means necessary, and even if those means make you personally uncomfortable, it does not change their necessity.

Combination: 0009
Effects: English words will appear on the walls in the same block text that appears on the “IMPOSSI-LOCK” logo on SCP-XXXX. Pairs of opposing walls will engage in “conversation” with each other, first greeting each other and then discussing miscellaneous topics such as the weather, results of recent sports games, celebrity drama, and other current events with uncanny accuracy. Occasionally, however, the walls will talk about more peculiar topics, such as confidential operations of the United States military, advanced quantum mechanics, and even the location and effects of [DATA EXPUNGED]. If no opposing pairs of walls are present in the room, no effect occurs.

Combination: 0010
Effects: Any inorganic material in the cell is converted into various organic materials. For example, inorganic fluids are converted into cerebrospinal fluid, blood, and saliva depending on the viscosity of the initial fluid. Metal is converted to bone, and any non-metal coated in at least 0.8 centimeters of metal is converted to bone marrow. Wires are converted into neurons. Most solid, non-metals are converted into flesh. All organic material is genetically human, but we’ve been unable to match the genome to anyone in our database. The conversion persists even when SCP-XXXX is unlocked.

Combination: 0011
Effects: All surfaces in the cell are charged with 50 million volts of electricity.
Notes (Dr. Favreau): I think my research partner fails to see the potential harm careless use of SCP-XXXX can cause. See, this combination could be used to, say, neutralize escaped electronic or mechanical SCPs. With the small side effect of, oh, I don’t know, frying all the remaining electronics and killing all the people in a facility?! Even if we’re disregarding the ethics, using this thing in field operations will inevitably result in disaster.

Combination: 0012
Effects: The floor of the cell begins… scrolling? into the wall à la treadmill at 3.5 miles per hour. The floor loops back on itself as it “scrolls”, so when a given point on the floor scrolls into the wall it scrolls out of the opposing wall, again, like a treadmill. If something is attached to the floor, it does not scroll with the floor, but rather is violently snapped off against the wall. The wall is not damaged by this, no matter how durable the well nor how strongly the object is attached to the floor.

Combination: 0013
Effects: Thunderclouds collect at the top of the cell. A violent but entirely localized thunderstorm ensues, with heavy rain, frequent lightning, and winds up to 60 miles per hour. The rain, rather than collecting at the bottom of the cell, seeps into the floor, no matter what material the floor is made of. No evidence of moisture can be found below the cell.

Combination: 0014
Effects: If two or more living creatures are present in the cell, they will attempt to kill each other by any means necessary until there is one living creature remaining. The last creature alive will experience a massive spike of dopamine and serotonin, and any wounds they suffered will be instantly healed of any wounds or afflictions suffered during or previous to the events in the cell. The remaining creature has no recollection of the events that transpired in the cell once SCP-XXXX has been unlocked.
Notes (Dr. Alan): I think my research partner fails to see that even the most seemingly impractical combinations, such as this one, could be critically effective in niche situations. For example, what if we needed to, say, destroy an insurrection of the D-class, or contain some sort of swarm anomaly? Using some imagination (a trait which Dr. Favreau seems to lack), the applications for every combination of SCP-XXXX becomes clearly evident. Besides, Dr. Favreau’s bad faith in foundation personnel is clearly misplaced. Every researcher, guard, and operative I’ve met since I’ve joined the foundation has been nothing but entirely competent… well, all but one, apparently.

Combination: 0015
Effects: A small glowing orb appears in the center of the cell. Any non-gaseous matter that comes into contact with the orb is turned to solid gold instantly. This matter conversion does not revert on the unlocking of SCP-XXXX, but the glowing orb vanishes in a puff of yellow smoke.
Notes (Dr. Favreau): Frankly, this is getting ridiculous. Dr. Alan turned twelve D-Class into gold today “to see if the orb’s effect was consistent”, and when I dare suggest that this may be a waste of resources he has the nerve to raise his voice at me! The outward antagonism Dr. Alan constantly sends my way is getting intolerable. And for what? So what if I don’t agree on the application of the lock, it's completely out of our hands anyway! If this doesn’t stop soon, one of us is going to have to get reassignment… this is borderline intolerable.

Combination: 0016
Effects: Red lasers appear scattered around the room. While entirely harmless, when one of these lasers detects movement, an “alarm” sounds, which really just amounts to flashing red lights and blaring sirens. The siren and lights continue until SCP-XXXX is unlocked.

Combination: 0017
Effects: The floor liquefies to a viscosity approaching water, then forms a violent whirlpool. The whirlpool pulls all objects not attached to the wall or ceiling into its vortex, only subsiding when SCP-XXXX is unlocked, at which point all objects are ejected from the center of the floor with a force that increases the longer they remain in the whirlpool. For example, a steel ball bearing that was in the whirlpool for 80 seconds was spit out with a velocity of roughly 543 miles per hour, punching a hole through the reinforced steel ceiling.

Combination: 0018
Effects: A tree of unknown species will rapidly sprout from the center of the cell. The tree reaches maturity in 12 seconds on average, at which point it will produce anywhere from 5-15 red, seedless fruit about the size of a peach. Tree remains at full maturity until SCP-XXXX is unlocked, at which point it will quickly wither, die, and disintegrate into nothing. The fruit, however, persists after SCP-XXXX is unlocked. No genetic match between the fruit produced by this effect and any known fruit could be found. No anomalous effects were reported on consumption of the fruit. Fruit reportedly tastes “like a mix between a mango and a sirloin”.

Combination: 0019
Effects: If a living human is present, a floating Felis catus (domesticated cat) skull will materialize in the center of the cell. The cat skull will speak to the subject in a raspy, high pitched voice, in whatever language the subject is most familiar with. It will first ask “do you wish to participate?”, and if the human gives approval, it declares “great riches I shall grant to thee, if you can solve my riddles three!”. It then proceeds to give a “riddle”, ranging in topic from basic nursery rhymes to advanced calculus to [DATA EXPUNGED]. If the riddle is answered incorrectly, the skull states “You have failed my magic test, and thus you shall be put to rest!”, at which point the subject instantly expires. If the riddle is answered correctly, the skull states “Correct!” and proceeds to give another riddle. If all three riddles are answered correctly, the skull declares “You have passed with great finesse, now have some riches and enjoy your success!”, and the skull vanishes as a wooden treasure chest materializes in the center of the cell. The treasure chest holds a mix of gold bars, gold doubloons, gold jewelry, and assorted precious gems. The chest vanishes once SCP-XXXX is unlocked, but the contents do not. If SCP-XXXX is unlocked before the riddles have been solved, the cat skull will vanish and the combination will have no effect for 48 hours.
Notes (Dr. Alan): My research partner and I got in an… aggravated verbal dispute over the possible applications of this combination effect, which ultimately resulted in him storming out of the room. Next week he’s getting reassigned and I’m continuing research on SCP-XXXX without him. So what if 14 D-class died, anyway? The more we know about these combinations, the better we can apply them in the field! As soon as SCP-XXXX is reclassified, I’m sure this effect will be used for… well, something! …Whatever. Don't need that nitwit anyway.

Research Log XXXX-B2
Date: ██/██/20██
Researcher(s): Dr. Alan
Subject: SCP-XXXX combination effects

Combination: 0020
Effects: If a living animal and a dead animal that has been dead for no more than one week is placed in the cell, the living organism’s consciousness will be transferred to the body of the dead organism. This kills the former body of the living organism and revives the body of the formerly dead organism. This consciousness transfer works in all tested animals in any direction. The transfer is reverted when SCP-XXXX is unlocked.

Combination: 0021
Effects: A pillar of golden light roughly 1.5 meters in diameter appears in the middle of the cell, stretching from the floor to the ceiling. If a living human comes in contact with the pillar, they feel an overwhelming sense of emotional satisfaction and contentment. Several subjects reported they felt like they had been “absolved of their sins”, or “a burden had been lifted”. Quiet, rhythmic chanting in an unknown language can be heard in the cell while this effect is active. Once SCP-XXXX is unlocked, the pillar of light disappears, but the emotional effects of the pillar persist.
Notes (Dr. Alan): Possible additional memetic effects. Staring into the light from outside the cell made me feel… unnaturally envious. Apparently none of the actual subjects experienced this feeling. Further research is required.

Combination: 0022
Effect: SCP-XXXX will begin a “countdown”, in which the discs autonomously rotate to form the previous number every second, counting down from 22. This countdown lasts exactly 22 seconds, and on reaching 0000, SCP-XXXX will unlock on its own, produce a sound akin to a service bell, and the cell will return to the exact state it was in when the countdown began. SCP-XXXX cannot be unlocked while this countdown is in progress.

Combination: 0023
Effect: See Incident Log XXXX B for details.

Incident Log XXXX B:
On testing of combination 0023, a grey ovoid roughly 23 centimeters in height and 14 centimeters in diameter appeared in the center of the testing cell. The outer wall of the ovoid was made of a calcium carbonate lattice approximating that of a bird egg, except orders of magnitude denser, and the inside of the ovoid was filled with a water and protein colloid, as well as a small sphere of fats, proteins, and nutrients most comparable to a zygote. From this, the ovoid was deduced to be an egg of some sort, though no genetic analysis matched any known organism, and no growth of the zygote was observed over 7.5 hours. When SCP-XXXX was unlocked, the zygote developed from embryo to what is presumed to be fully mature in 2.7 seconds. The developed creature, a 4.3 meter tall black insectoid most similar structurally and genetically to members of the Mantodea order, was able to escape the cell due to Dr. Alan releasing the locking mechanism of the cell door when SCP-XXXX was unlocked. The creature proceeded to maul Dr. Alan with its spine-laden front legs, and killed three more Site-76 personnel in a similar manner before Site-76 guards were able to terminate it.