Bowserinator

SCP-XXXX (Frame)

Archived photo of SCP-XXXX

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be contained in an appropriately sized vacuum sealed room. A miniature vacuum sealed container of at least 1x1x2 meters in size must be present on site at all times. Airlock and vacuum seal should be checked routinely.

All personnal or items entering SCP-XXXX’s containment must be approved by Site Command, and personnel provided vacuum seal suits. If an excessive amount of residue matter is produced by SCP-XXXX, the object should be temporarily relocated to the vacuum seal container while the room is cleared of debris.

In the event of massive vacuum seal failure, a temporary inflatable seal will be used to minimize damage caused by SCP-XXXX.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a hollow frame composed of an unknown black metallic substance approximately 90.0 x 5.0 x 190.0 cm in size and 3.7 cm thick. Red and green markings have been painted on the frame to establish orientation.

Matter passing through SCP-XXXX in the red to green direction will have its dimensionality reduced—i.e., 3D matter will collapse into 2D, and 2D matter will collapse into 1D. The green to red direction has the opposite effect—dimensionality is increased. Electromagnetic radiation is not affected by this dimensionality change.

For processes that lower dimensionality, once no new matter enters the frame during the conversion process, the converted matter is considered “finalized” and will possess the equivalent mass of the matter that entered it. Any new matter that enters SCP-XXXX after this point will be collapsed into a new N-dimensional object, and the old converted matter will be ejected from SCP-XXXX at a velocity of no more than 0.02 m/s.

SCP-XXXX itself possesses no attractive force. However, if SCP-XXXX is exposed to an open atmosphere, the reduction of volume as air is converted into lower dimensions can cause a vacuum effect, creating a positive feedback loop that pulls more air into SCP-XXXX. However, the real danger lies in the leaking of air into other dimensions. For example, if the air were to be reduced to zero dimensions, a singularity would be formed. Additionally, if the air was increased in dimensionality, it could enter enclosed containers such as other containment chambers or volatile material storages from a higher dimension.

In general, lower dimensional matter possess virtually no friction with the 3D world, possibly due to limited directions of electromagnetic interactions. However, ferromagnetic materials that has been reduced dimensionally are still affected by strong magnetic fields, allowing for the possibility of magnetic containment and transport. Lower dimensional matter should be handled with caution as the edge behaves similarly to an infinitely sharp blade.

Tests:

See SCP-XXXX Test Log.

Research:

+ 5D - 4D transform

Physics appears to be unstable above 4 dimensions, with matter entering 5 dimensions disintegrating instantly. No 5 dimensional matter could be recovered for a 6D to 5D reduction test.

See test 007

+ 4D - 3D transform

3D Matter that crosses halfway through SCP-XXXX is unfolded into what is theorized to be a tesseract¹. The tesseract likely does not possess a measurable spatial compression effect as in the lower dimensional transformations; whether such an effect acts on a large scale or simply doesn’t exist is still unknown. Furthermore, unlike a lower-dimensionalization transform, there is no “finalization” process. Rather, any matter that crosses is instantly allowed to move in a higher dimension.

The exact opposite occurs during a 4D to 3D transformation, where from a 4D perspective, the matter is “folded up” back into three dimensions, eventually reforming the original 3D object. The 4D object will align itself along SCP-XXXX’s axis during this process; however if the 4D object enters SCP-XXXX while rotated 180 degrees along the w² axis (Relative to its original orientation while formed) the 3D object will be formed inverted inside-out.

Note 1: In 4D, SCP-XXXX appears as a hollow hyperrectangle³.
Note 2: This “inside-out” effect may provide insight into the inner workings of SCP-3652

+ 3D - 2D transform

Steel cube being dimensionally reduced.

3D Matter that crosses halfway through SCP-XXXX is collapsed into an invisible 2D plane the exact size of the region inside the frame. The plane does not appear to be affected by the momentum of the matter that enters it. As long as new matter is continuously entering, the plane posses no measured mass or inertia.

New matter that enters will displace existing matter, preventing any overlap. The amount of displacement decreases exponentially the closer the matter is to the edge of the plane, causing matter near the edge to contract to fit. This contraction has been measured down to the subatomic level; theoretically, the plane is an infinitely large 2D space and thus can store an infinite amount of matter due to this contraction effect.

The exact opposite occurs during a 2D to 3D transform, where 2D matter that crosses halfway through SCP-XXXX begins reforming into 3D matter, eventually reforming into the original object. The plane will automatically align itself along SCP-XXXX’s axis during this process; however if the plane enters in a mirrored orientation, the resulting 3D matter will also be mirrored.

+ 2D - 1D transform

2D Matter that crosses the halfway through SCP-XXXX is immediately collapsed into an infinitely thin line that theoretically extends from the exact midpoint of SCP-XXXX’s interior. The orientation that the plane enters does not appear to matter; upon entering SCP-XXXX it will align itself to the frame’s axis.

Measuring the length of the line and the matter within has proven difficult as it is only detectable by a micro-scale refraction of light. Estimates put the length of the line around 7 ± 2 cm. It is likely there still exists an exponential contraction effect given that all the 2D matter has been converted to 1D.

The exact inverse occurs for a 1D to 2D transform, where 1D matter that crosses halfway through SCP-XXXX begins unfolding into a plane along the axis of SCP-XXXX. Eventually the plane will encompass all of the area within SCP-XXXX, undoing the original 2D to 1D conversion.

+ 1D - 0D transform

Theoretically, this would result in the formation of a black hole; more accurately, a singularity: a finite mass occupying zero volume. Due to the possibility for a XK-class end of world scenario, testing for 1D to 0D transformation has not been conducted.

Proposals:

+ Show Proposals

Use SCP-XXXX to store hazardous materials
By converting hazardous materials into lower dimensions, they can be safely and space-efficiently stored, as the matter occupies a unique 2D space.

Approved for non-anomalous materials storage - ██/██/████

Use SCP-XXXX to observe the otherwise inaccessible interiors of SCPs from higher dimensions
By viewing from a higher dimension, it would be possible to see within “closed” areas through 3D cross sections. This may aid in detailing the workings of SCPs that cannot be opened or examined through X-rays or other imaging means.

Pending Approval

Use SCP-XXXX for neutralization of dangerous Keter class SCPs
By containing dangerous SCPs in lower-dimensional space, the risk of a containment breach can be vastly reduced.

Denied - Unpredictable side effects of low-dimensionalization may occur, such as in the case of SCP-████ - ██/██/████

Use 2D matter created by SCP-XXXX as frictionless tiling
Because of the incredibly small friction coefficient of 2D matter, it would be useful in situations that require low-friction environments.

Approved - ██/██/████

Use SCP-XXXX to saw through otherwise indestructible matter
By converting an object only partially to a lower dimension, the remainder of the object will be cut off perfectly. This may prove useful to extract samples of SCP objects.

Defer to Site Command for specific test proposals

SCP-XXXX (Slide)

SCP-XXXX at time of recovery

Items: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently in storage at Site-19. Access to SCP-XXXX is only allowed for testing purposes, and must be approved in advance by at least (2) level 2 personnel.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a metal slide measuring approximately 2.6 meters high and 3.1 meters tall. The slide is a spacial anomaly: when viewed from the outside, any object that enters the slide will gradually slow down and appear “squashed” as they proceed down SCP-XXXX, until they vanish from sight. To a viewer going down SCP-XXXX, the slide’s surface will appear to extend ad infinitum; to date no end has been observed.

Objects that attempt to enter from the side of SCP-XXXX will disintegrate, and entering from the bottom of the slide results in [REDACTED]. Attempting to tilt SCP-XXXX to cause objects to slide towards the top platform causes a similar event. Interestingly, SCP-XXXX has the effect of [DATA EXPUNGED] on humans (See Test Log XXXX-03).

SCP-XXXX was recovered beside a rural road near the town of ███████, ██, USA after the unexplained disappearance of several children in the area. Civilians that witnessed SCP-XXXX were administered Class A Amnestics.

Testing Logs:

+ Test Log XXXX-01

Procedure: A video recorder with a wireless transmitter was secured to a nylon rope, which was lowered into SCP-XXXX from the top platform. Four more video recorders were placed outside SCP-XXXX to monitor any changes in the edges of the spacial anomaly.

Result: Recordings showed the metal slide continuing downwards seemingly forever, with the image of the outside scene (the storage room) gradually being stretched and distorted the further the recorder proceeded downwards. The recorder continued downwards for approximately 50 meters until the rope ran out, when it was then pulled out. The file recovered from the recorder itself showed the outside scene gradually contracted and grew less distorted as it was pulled out, exactly reverse as it entered. The recorder was recovered without incident. Videos detailing the edge of the anomaly showed the recorder gradually lowering and being “compressed” as it was lowered down, and the reverse happening when it was raised.

This definitely appears to be a spacial anomaly of some sort, with the space being more compressed the deeper you go. – Dr. ████

+ Test Log XXXX-02

Procedure: A probe was secured to a 500 meter heavy-duty data cable and lowered into SCP-XXXX from the top platform. Attached to probe were the following items:
• GPS receiver
• HD Panoramic Video Camera connected to the heavy-duty data cable.
• HD Night-Vision Video Camera connected to the heavy-duty data cable.
• Gravity sensor
• Radio transmitter

Furthermore, (2) HD cameras, and (2) Radio receivers will be positioned will be set up on the side of the SCP-XXXX.

Result: Recordings showed the same scene as in the previous test. GPS tracking shows the probe has not moved from its initial position in the testing area. After approximately 130 meters of cable were used, GPS and radio transmissions started being increasingly distorted, eventually being unreadable after about 170 meters. The data from the cable did not suffer this effect, however the ‘outside’ scene became increasingly redder in hue. The further the probe progressed, the redder and darker the outside scene became until it turned completely black. Night vision footage allowed the outside scene to be viewed for another 10 meters before it turned black.

The probe was pulled out after the 500 meter mark. Gravity readings remained relatively constant (±0.01 m/s2) throughout the descent. Post image analysis revealed the surface of the slide itself also suffered from the ‘stretching’ effect, albeit on a less extreme scale.

In addition, analysis of images from the outside of SCP-XXXX showed that the immediate space around the probe did not suffer the stretching effect. It is likely that a bubble of more ‘stable’ space formed around the probe, avoiding a spaghettification effect.

+ Test Log XXXX-03

Procedure: A D-class test subject was secured to a harness and lowered into SCP-XXXX with a heavy duty cable. In addition, the D-class was provided a GPS receiver, camera uplink, and a headset for two-way communication.

Log:

[BEGIN LOG]

Dr. ████: You will now be lowered down into SCP-XXXX. Please describe what you see.

D-2351: Is this a joke? This is just a stupid slide. Is there a hidden camera or something?

Dr. ████: I assure you, this is not a joke. Please describe what you see.

D-2351: I just see the slide. The room is starting to get a bit weird though, like a drug trip.

Dr. ████: Could you elaborate?

D-2351: You know, everything’s all warping and stretching all over the place. What did you fucking give me? This is weird as fuck.

Dr. ████: Please stay focused and continue with the experiment.

<Additional extraneous conversation removed for brevity>

The subject reaches the 70 meter mark.

D-2351: Woah. The whole scene just turned dark red, like one of those horror movies. Definitely gets redder as you go.

Dr. ████: We’re not seeing that on our end.

D-2351: What do you mean? Are you blind? Look at the damn lights, they’re all red and dimming. It’s getting so hard to see.

Dr. ████: Please continue describing your observations.

D-2351: Now it’s really dark… it’s almost pitch black. I can barely see my own hands.

The subject reaches the 130 meter mark. Subject’s voiced sounds slightly distressed.

D-2351: Uh… the slide just started glowing red. Like a dim red glow, but it’s definitely glowing. Can I come out now? It’s really creepy here.

Dr. ████: Continue with the experiment. We’re almost done.

The subject reaches the 150 meter mark. Subject sounds distressed and slightly agitated.

D-2351: The hell? The slide just changed into rock. What is this damn thing? This is too weird I’m fucking out of here.

Subject tries to climb up the slide, but is unable to find any grip on the surface.

Dr. ████: Continue with the experiment. Do I need to remind you what happens when you fail to comply?

D-2351: You don’t understand. There’s something wrong about all this. Let me fucking out I don’t want to die here.

Dr. ████: You’re not going to die if you listen to what I have to say. Continue down the slide, there’s nothing there.

The sounds of the subject’s footsteps suggest he is walking on a hard gravel-like surface. The camera does not show any changes in terrain.

D-2351: <Screams> What the fuck?!

Dr. ████: What do you see?

D-2351: It appears to be a skeleton… a child…

Dr. ████: Describe it. Does it appear old? What position is it in?

D-2351: I don’t… fall …

Dr. ████: Could you repeat that last sentence?

At this point, the feed breaks. The cable was retracted with an empty harness coated with [REDACTED]. D-2351 considered lost.

[END LOG]

Note: Analysis suggests that SCP-XXXX reacts differently to human beings, acting [DATA EXPUNGED].

Footnotes

1. A 4 dimensional analog to a cube, where each hypersurface is a cube (Similar to how each face of a cube is a square).

2. The 4th axis in 4D space. The other 3 axes are x, y, and z

3. A 4 dimensional analog to a rectangular prism.