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SCP-008-A
Item #: SCP-008-A
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: Subject is to be contained within a sealed containment cell of acid-resistant steel with dimensions not less than 6m x 6m x 6m.
Under no circumstances should SCP-008-A be exposed to any organic materials when not undergoing testing,and no personnel shall be allowed within 40 meters of subjects containment area. Subjects containment cell is to be fitted with thermal cameras which are to be monitored at all times, and is to be fitted with no fewer than two microphone units. Any malfunction of cameras, or of microphone, is to be reported and repaired immediately.
If at any time organic matter is found inside the containment cell, the cell is to be locked down immediately, and all personnel within a 90 metre radius must be evacuated from the containment area, and any bodily fluids present must not come into contact with organic material to prevent infection. In the circumstance where infection has occurred, all personnel within a 200 meter radius are to be evacuated immediately to reduce chances of further infection.
All personnel interacting with or observing the subject must wear full body suits designed to protect against the acidic bodily fluids of SCP-008-A. All personnel leaving the containment chamber must undergo decontamination of all gear, research materials, and other objects contacting SCP-008-A’s chamber. If contamination is discovered, no material or personnel shall be permitted to exit, and a Level 2 lock-down of the containment area shall commence. Lethal force is authorized in cases of dire need, but all security forces are strongly advised to remain as far away from their targets as possible, to minimize the chance of infection and further contamination by SCP-008-A’s bodily fluids.
Description: SCP-008-A is a male mammalian biped approximately 3 meters in height. It has pale blue eyes and prominent incisors. The subjects short fur takes on a distinct deep red hue. Genetic testing indicates that SCP-008-A is a hybrid of Vulpes and Lepus arcticus, genetic testing however, has not revealed any anomalies in the subjects tissues.
Its most anomalous property, however, is the fact that SCP-008-A is able to infect anyone it comes in contact with SCP-008. It is unknown how this occurs but it is believed to be transmitted via subjects bodily fluids. SCP-008-A at certain times, will become extremely violent, when this occurs, no personnel are to enter subjects containment chamber and subject is to be sedated remotely.
Examinations of the biological structure of SCP-008-a have proved inconclusive. Tests indicate that the subject is not abnormal in any way, and specimens of SCP-008 have not been found in any of the subjects bodily fluids. It is unknown how SCP-008-A produces SCP-008 without becoming infected.
This theory may have some merit in light of SCP-009's marked ability to "assimilate" natural water into its mass. If placed in physical contact with any aqueous solution (be it ice, salt water, or water vapor in air), SCP-009 will "spread" and contaminate any H2O in said solution, causing it to exhibit the subject's properties. Though this capacity is present in all phases, it has been observed to progress most slowly (and thus be most containable) in the liquid phase.
If the subject comes in contact with any biological source of heat, it begins a runaway reaction in which the living organism's bodily fluids are rapidly converted to SCP-009 and promptly frozen by their own body heat (because of their generally high core temperatures, mammals are particularly susceptible). Because SCP-009 produces heat while freezing (at the same rate mundane ice consumes heat while melting), the process is self-perpetuating until all available moisture is converted, or until it is halted by external interference.
Experiments on D-Class personnel have illustrated the process of conversion by the subject, which has been condensed down to a series of steps:
1. Initial Exposure: Subject is exposed to SCP-009, and it begins converting any water present on the exposed surface (usually skin) to exhibit its properties. Presence of mist, fog, snow, or other solid or vaporous water greatly accelerates this process.
2. Surface Conversion: A thin layer of frost forms on the exposed area as body heat and heat produced by SCP-009 raise its temperature above freezing. Progression to this step can take anywhere from five (5) minutes to one (1) hour, depending on victim's body temperature. At this stage, freezing has begun progressing through the initial layers of the epidermis and soon reaches live cells.
3. Deep Tissue Conversion: Exponential increase in temperature of SCP-009 causes expansion of ice crystals throughout the victim's body, resulting in widespread perforation of internal cell structure. Actual blood loss is minimal at this stage due to the crystals filling the puncture wounds, allowing subjects to remain alive and conscious for up to ██ hours.
4. [DATA EXPUNGED]
5. Death: Multiple organ failure and exsanguination via systemic crystallization.
Testing on D-Class personnel was discontinued as of 4/23/20██.
Addendum: Circumstances of Retrieval: Subject was found in ████, Alaska, on 11/05/19██. The Foundation became involved after reports were obtained from the native ████ Tribe, who came across the mangled bodies of a team of seal hunters which had apparently been ship-wrecked ██ kilometers from the village.
All victims were found encased in red ice. Cause of death recorded as internal bleeding. On victims whose features were sufficiently intact, expressions of panic and intense pain were observed. It is surmised that the low ambient temperatures in the area retarded the freezing process. This prolonged the time to total conversion by ██ hours, and allowed the victims to remain conscious until [DATA EXPUNGED].
Addendum: 12/16/20██
Super-cooling of SCP-009 for the purposes of experimentation is disallowed until further notice. Personnel are advised that liquid nitrogen is only to be used on the subject in controlled amounts, and only until temperatures have reached acceptable levels.
Related note: Possible application of SCP-009 in cold fusion research pending evaluation.
