Containment Class:
esoteric
Artist's rendition of SCP-XXXX's original illustration.
Object Class: Safe
As of 10-05-2018 this item has been restored
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept in a secured lead-lined locker, minimum 0.5m x 0.5m x 1.2m in size, encompassed in a 7cm thick concrete box, to prevent leaking radiation. Experimentation with SCP-XXXX is prohibited. SCP-XXXX is to be handled with standard protective radiation equipment and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) at all times.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a ceramic amphora vase approximately 2,400 years old, created between 407 and 405 BC. Weighing 6.9 kg, the vase is 0.9 M tall with an opening diameter of 25 cm. It is constructed of ceramic clay and traces of soft metals, with painted Greek stencils around the neck, body, and foot. Depicted around the body of SCP-XXXX is a gathering of characters from Greek mythology. Including various Greek gods and mythical creatures, such as Hermes, Artemis, Apollo, Leto, Dionysus, and a satyr.
SCP-XXXX causes the dissolution of any object or entity that is received by the interior chamber below the neck. SCP-XXXX emits constantly increasing radiation, last measured to be around 3000 mS/v per hour. Anomalous activity was reported after Foundation members who recovered the item, lost multiple radio and microwave instruments inside SCP-XXXX while measuring for ionizing radiation. There was no apparent limit to the amount or type of items absorbed by SCP-XXXX, including but not limited to, food, weapons, toys, tools, electronics, and human extremities.
History: Historical records found near the discovery site of SCP-XXXX indicate the item is a legend based on superstition and celestial power. The vase was believed to have been sent from the Greek goddess Athena, to her patron city of Athens. The purpose behind why SCP-XXXX was gifted to Athens is unknown, researchers speculate it may have been a punishment for the leaders of the city of Athens for their naval defeat by Sparta at Notium in 407 BCE.
SCP-XXXX was likely obtained by the Spartans during the Peloponnesian War, after the battle of Aegospotami in 405 BCE. It was assumed, that the Spartans recognized the capability of SCP-XXXX and destroyed the item. However, SCP-XXXX would later be discovered in a storage tunnel beneath Sparta in 1983.
The lower interior of SCP-XXXX revealed a "soft blue glow". It emitted 300 mRem or 3 mSv/hr, equivalent to a year's worth of ordinary natural radiation per hour. Traces of 3He (Helium-3) have been detected and require further testing.
SCP-XXXX was neutralized on July, 18th, 1983 after being incorrectly packaged and shipped to Area-179. The shipment was delayed several times after severe weather warnings canceled the transportation of SCP-XXXX. MTF Epsilon-6 ("Village Idiots") led the response and was instructed to rush the packing procedure during a small window of clear weather, resulting in neutralization. SCP-XXXX was broken into several large pieces, the inexplicable blue radiance was no longer present, and all radioactivity ceased to emit from the item. Despite no longer presenting anomalous activity, the Area-179 Site Director decided to preserve the remnants in storage, in hopes of use as a reference for any future investigations. See Addendum XXXX.1
Addendum XXXX.1
NOTICE FROM THE FOUNDATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
As of September 21, 2018, a request to reopen SCP-XXXX's file has been approved by the Director of Area-179. In a re-examination of neutralized Foundation property, Dr. Maron of Area-179 has noted the possibility of reconstructing SCP-XXXX, in light of modern technology. Using Foundation equipment on-site, Dr. Maron has deduced a method to re-configure the item using a heated plastic. Assuming SCP-XXXX requires a source of radiation, Dr. Maron has been granted permission, at his own expense, to test up to 5 kg of three, locally sourced, radioactive isotopes including Pu-238, Cs-137, and Am-241. Dr. Maron has also been granted permission to test up to 5 kg of 3He (Helium-3) based on evidence that SCP-XXXX previously contained/administered the element.
— Maria Jones, Director, RISA
Article Update: 10-05-2018 — Dr. Maron's Journal
I have chosen to use ABS filament, commonly used for 3D printing. This acts as an adhesive between the largely broken shards of the item. Which has physically restored SCP-XXXX to a visual replica of the original item. No immediate effects were observed after it was reassembled. I will be supervising several tests using multiple radioactive isotopes in an attempt to stimulate any remaining anomalous properties. I have also been permitted to test 3He. Although it does not emit ionizing radiation, it was the only intriguing element present in the item when received by the Foundation and I am curious to see if there will be a reaction.
My hope is that we may be able to find a useful discovery by rehabilitating SCP-XXXX. If the anomalous nature is restored, it's possible we could use its radioactive properties to expand our understanding or improve modern technology. If it's possible to moderate this radiation, it could even hypothetically be used for chemotherapy. I'm excited to share my findings, hopefully this will make up for the accident with the containment breach last year. I'm also writing down my email login, I've already forgotten it several times and I think I.T. wants to feed me to one of the contained items.
Username: MaronJ
Password: PickleRick
— Dr. Maron
Radioactive Isotope Trial: Plutonium-238 - 12/14/2018
Item Accepted: Ⓨ/N
Notes: Pu-238 was accepted.
Physical Alteration: Y/Ⓝ
Notes: SCP-XXXX did not physically respond to inserting foreign items following the incorporation of Pu-238.
Effects/Properties:
Pu-238 was dissolved within SCP-XXXX, however, no known effects have been observed.
Result: Partial Success
Radioactive Isotope Trial: Cesium-137 - 12/15/2018
Item Accepted: Ⓨ/N
Notes: Cs-137 was accepted.
Physical Alteration: Y/Ⓝ
Notes: SCP-XXXX did not physically respond to inserting foreign items following the incorporation of Cs-137.
Effects/Properties: Cs-137 allows SCP-XXXX to emit acute quantities of electromagnetic radiation. The rate of MHz/hr also correlates to the weight of Cs-137 added. 1kg of Cs-137 measured 3 MHz/hr. At the maximum quantity of Cs-137 (5kg), the rate of frequency gauged was approximately 15 MHz/hr.
The result of this effect is the same frequency as a CT scan. Due to the short wavelength of electromagnetic frequencies, holding any extremity directly in front of SCP-XXXX without PPE, at its maximum frequency, will allow an individual to see x-rays of their own body in real-time.
Result: Partial Success
Non-Radioactive Isotope Trial: 3Helium - 12/16/2018
Item Accepted: Ⓨ/N
Notes: 3Helium was accepted.
Physical Alteration: Y/Ⓝ
Notes: SCP-XXXX did not physically respond to inserting foreign items following the incorporation of Cs-137. However, the electromagnetic frequencies previously emitted by adding Cs-137 have ceased.
Effects/Properties: When initially inserted, 3Helium was accepted by SCP-XXXX and has since been subtly increasing in radioactivity over the past hour, SCP-XXXX has begun to emit around 0.75 mSv/hr. █ ████ ████ ██ ███ ██ ███ ████ ██ █████ ██ ██ ███ ██ ████████ ███ █████████.
Result: Partial Success
Radioactive Isotope Trial: Americium-241 - 12/18/2018
Item Accepted: Ⓨ/N
Notes: Am-241 was accepted.
Physical Alteration: Y/Ⓝ
Notes: SCP-XXXX did not physically respond to inserting foreign items following the incorporation of Am-241.
Effects/Properties: After inserting Am-241 into SCP-XXXX a bright blue glare sourced from the interior of the item. Immediately, radioactive measurements intensely grew, reaching over 4000 mSv within the first hour. I will be shutting down this experiment until the Foundation can provide higher-quality PPE.
Result: N/A
SCiPNET Mail
To: All Employees;
From: Timothy H;
Subject: READ ME! Info + Christmas Survey
As of December 19th, 2018, SCP-XXXX has been placed under restriction class level 2. After an incident with testing staff. Dr. Maron and several technicians have been sent home on medical leave. No further testing is permissible on SCP-XXXX. Please remember to wear personal radiation protective equipment at all times while in proximity of SCP-XXXX. On another note, if you haven't already, please submit your choices for the Christmas spirit week to HR by the end of the day. Thank You.
Timothy Hawkins
Site Director
Area-179
2100 Experimental Dr
Office: 800-273-8255
To: Timothy H;
From: ████████;
Subject: Re:Incident Report (12-18-2018)
Hawkins, come see me in my office.
Location: Area-179
Date: 12-19-2018
Date of Incident: 12-18-2018
Involved: Dr. Jordan Maron, Specialist Steven Scott, Technician James Mackey, Technician Lucas Mendoza
On-Duty Death(s): Ⓨ/N
Summary: While investigating SCP-XXXX, the involved parties were experimenting with several radioactive isotopes and 3Helium, in an attempt to understand and/or restore anomalous properties to SCP-XXXX.
After the first experiment, Tech Mackey was instructed to insert Cs-137 into the item. While at the time SCP-XXXX was considered Neutralized and no longer radioactive; Tech Mackey stated he "began to see hallucinations of his bones". Spl Scott began scanning SCP-XXXX for anomalous activity. Spl Scott instructed Tech Mackey to exit the testing chamber immediately, Tech Mackey was being hit with multiple doses of electromagnetic radiation.
Tech Mackey was later dismissed and sent to the nearest hospital. His condition, as of this report, is stable.
Following this experiment, the remaining involved personnel began testing 3Helium. This resulted in subtle, incremental radiation from SCP-XXXX increasing to 0.75 mSv within 1 hour. Dr. Maron had failed to note in his report the radiation continued to rise. The radiation continued to rise much higher than is supported by the current testing facility's ability to regulate; while the involved parties had concluded testing and left the facility for the day.
This resulted in the short-circuiting and damage of multiple testing instruments within the testing chamber. When Dr. Maron, Spl Scott, and Tech Mendoza returned the next working day, none of their equipment was functioning properly. Spl Scott and Tech Mendoza approached SCP-XXXX in the testing chamber with malfunctioning dosimeters. The measurements being taken were 0.75 mSv from the previous testing day on 12/16/2018. The correct measurement would've been closer to 4000 mSv. Spl Scott and Tech Mendoza were not wearing adequate PPE to handle this range of full-body doses of ionizing radiation.
Dr. Maron continued the experiment with SCP-XXXX by introducing Am-241. Tech Mendoza inserted the element into SCP-XXXX and witnessed a largely blinding blue light source from the interior of the item. Dr. Maron and Spl Scott were still receiving readings of 0.75 mSv. Spl Scott acted independently and obtained a different dosimeter that was located in another part of the facility and unaffected by the previous emissions. Immediately, the dosimeter reached readings above its maximum input, which implied readings well above 5000 mSv. Dr. Maron shut down the experiment and notified the on-site administrators.
The same day, Maron, Scott, and Mendoza were hospitalized with radiation poisoning. Spl Scott and Tech Mendoza have since gone into organ failure and died from their injuries. Dr. Maron is still in recovery. The Foundation is pursuing legal action against Dr. Maron for unprofessionalism leading to the death and injury of 3 employees. Tech Mackey has agreed to provide testimony for Dr. Maron's unprofessionalism citing several occurrences of leaving SCP-XXXX unattended and clocking out of the work day prematurely. With his testimony we expect to press charges in February.
Signed,
Timothy G. Hawkins
Site Director
This image is borrowed from:
Original Source: goo.gl/syY7Ve
Creators: Dan Diffendale
Original Source: goo.gl/V51RcV
Creators: Alonso De Mendoza
Original Source: shorturl.at/iIJO8
Creators: Kim Scarborough
Common profile image used by SCP-XXXX
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: Files/transmissions from instances of SCP-XXXX are to be terminated upon identification by Foundation web-crawlers, monitoring Shitpost forums e.g.
- Tumblr
- fourCHAN
- terohurko.com
- Reddit
Concluding deletion of files and/or transmissions created by instances of SCP-XXXX (Codenamed NASAsp.scpl, NASAsp for short), MTF Kappa-10 ("Skynet") is authorized to dispatch created instances of SCP-XXXX immediately. Under circumstances following SCP-XXXX is unable to be manually terminated from the residing Shitpost forum, MTF K-10 is authorized to deploy AIAD asset Alexandra.aic under reasonable means to terminate instances of SCP-XXXX occupying current forum.
Description: SCP-XXXX attributes to the promotion of an online presence designating itself "NASA.shitpost". SCP-XXXX creates interweb accounts designed to upload and distribute memetic agents disguised as visual publications, referred to as "memes", in video and photo format. These "memes" are intended to bring joy or pleasure in the form of inflated hyperboles, irony, or metaphors/implications designed to be directed and understood specifically by Millenials or members of Generation Z. Common themes among publications created by SCP-XXXX include:
- Outrageous or overdramatic situations
- Comparisons to levels of status within the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Ironic conditions instigating reason for celebration or sarcastic pleas for death.
Content uploaded by SCP-XXXX may pose several different outcomes depending on the "meme" that is posted. When viewing an extreme or overdramatic situation, typically in video format, impulsive behavior is instilled in the viewer to act in that manner, if other people are nearby, the original viewer also feels compelled to present that related "meme" to express an emotion they cannot control. When viewing an ironic situation, more specifically, one that incites celebration or despair, the viewer also retains that emotion, but in extreme measures. Feelings of celebration often become uncontrollable joy, feelings of stress or depression become legitimate pleas for death.
Date of Occurrence: March 20th, 2020
Location: ██████████
Fatalities/Injuries: 1
Description: Researcher Commodus ended his shift at 11 pm on March 13th, while taking leave in his office, he approached a popular subreddit on his laptop, "NASA-Shitpost", R. Commodus developed a small addiction to the subreddit which, in turn, lead to his death a week later.
R. Commodus was found dead in his office at 5 am on March 20th. Cause of death has been ruled a suicide. Foundation web-crawlers surveyed R. Commodus's laptop and discovered almost 2 Gigabytes of memetic material in a hidden folder. All of which originated from the subreddit "NASA-Shitpost". The subreddit is under investigation and R. Commodus's laptop has been confiscated for research purposes.
A meme uploaded on rumblr
Date of Occurrence: June 26th, 2020
Location: ██████████
Fatalities/Injuries: N/A
Description: Two janitorial employees overheard the incident involving Researcher Commodus, and found it responsible to investigate the subreddit, "NASA-Shitpost". The two men discovered another source of SCP-XXXX's after MTF K-10 successfully removed the "NASA-Shitpost" subreddit from the internet. Under the same title, "NASA-Shitpost", another blog was created on Tumblr, which is what the two men discovered. They searched through a small number of "memes" before being caught by the shift supervisor, when he heard their over-reactive joy from down the hallway. The photo attached is what they discovered.
Date of Occurrence: August 15th, 2020
Location: ██████████
Fatalities/Injuries: 3/3
Description: After the incident in June, the two janitorial employees were required to participate in mental health evaluations and were placed on administrative leave. During the month of August, 6 more employees were discovered investigating "NASA-Shitpost". 3 of which, became addicted to the influx of emotions that surge through the brain while browsing "memes", causing severe stress and anxiety resulting in extreme psychological trauma, causing the death of 3 of the 6 Foundation employees. The other 3 employees received minor brain damage and were administered Class C Amnestics.
This image is borrowed from:
Original Source: https://bit.ly/2QuxVjO
Creators: pretty-all-right.tumblr.com