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An instance of SCP-XXXX-B in a hunting posture
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be cordoned off under the pretense of being an ecological preserve. No civilians are to be permitted into the area, and any found to be trespassing are to be administered Class-A amnestics and escorted from the area. While native fauna and flora to the anomaly rarely approach the edge of SCP-XXXX patrols are to be maintained and any entities sedated and returned. Members of staff may request to spend portions of their annual leave within SCP-XXXX, as well as attend on site therapy sessions.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a 47.65km2 area of the Scottish Highlands within which many species of anomalous fauna and flora reside, with some species having been previously extinct to the area. These species are organised into 4 groups, SCP-XXXX-A through SCP-XXXX-D and all express anomalous qualities. Genetic analysis of SCP-XXXX-A through SCP-XXXX-D instances has shown no distinction from their standard species.
SCP-XXXX-A is the designation for a group of herbivorous Canis lupis and Vulpes vulpes (Grey wolves and Foxes) existing in small family groups (or occasionally herds). Physically they appear identical to their respective species, except for their teeth, which match those of Ovis aries (Domesticated sheep), and their digestive tract is specialised for the consumption of grasses, leaves and other vegetation. They possess no aggressive behaviours, and will allow humans to approach them and interact with them as long as no aggressive behaviour is displayed, though they will retreat if they feel threatened.
SCP-XXXX-B is the designation for a group of Ovis aries that travel in pairs, or small family groups. While visually identical to standard Ovis aries, they possess canines and incisors similar to that of Canis lupus. Their digestive tract has developed for the consumption of meat and as such they display carnivorous behaviour. They are commonly seen hunting instances of SCP-XXXX-A, and will commonly target older and weaker instances. Despite their predatory nature, instances of SCP-XXXX-B are seemingly accustomed to human contact, only attacking when cornered or threatened.
SCP-XXXX-C is the designation for various species of insect that inhabit SCP-XXXX. Rather than display typical insectoid behaviours of their individual species, instances of SCP-XXXX-C grow, spread and develop in the same manner as flora with seeds having been replaced by larvae. Instances of SCP-XXXX-C have been found to replace the vast majority of the local flora, with Apis mellifera (European Honey Bee) taking the place of Bellis perennis (Common daisy), and Aglais io (European peacock butterfly) taking the place of Calluna vulgaris (Common heather). It has been noted that despite the obvious physical differences, instances of SCP-XXXX-C retain the smell of their original floral counterparts. The only flora not affected by this are the local varieties of grass.
SCP-XXXX-D is the designation for the various species of flora that inhabit SCP-XXXX. Despite having similar physical structure and appearance to standard plant species, instances of SCP-XXXX-D are highly mobile and display behaviour of native insectoid species, including (but not limited to): Laying eggs, nest construction, rapid flight and larval dispersal of SCP-XXXX-C.
Addendum:
SCP-XXXX Initial Survey Log-503-M
Date: 14/05/2007
Head Researcher: Dr Steven McDonald
Initial forays into SCP-XXXX have been largely successful, with the apparent neutral attitude of the local wildlife to our presence examination of their behaviours is a relatively simple process and the instances of SCP-XXXX-C working as a rudimentary perimeter while a proper site is being constructed.
I've put together an initial battery of tests to be conducted once we have everything we need, I'm curious whether the different anomalies here can cross-breed with non-anomalous counterparts, or if non-anomalous things brought into SCP-XXXX will take on the anomalous properties of the pre-existing instances.
Regardless, it'll be some time till we can organise these, until then there's plenty of work to do.
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Test XXXX-C-R-1
Date: 18/09/2007
Subjects: SCP-XXXX-C instances
Procedure: 3 varieties of SCP-XXXX-C were collected from SCP-XXXX and moved to an offsite testing suite. Each instance was placed inside soil from outside of SCP-XXXX and fed and watered at regular intervals. Any larvae produced will also be planted and attended to. The 3 varieties gathered were Coccinella septempunctata (Seven-spot ladybird), Aeshna caerulea (Azure Hawker Dragonfly) and Musca domestica (Housefly).
Results: All instances of SCP-XXXX-C maintained their anomalous properties, and several larvae were planted that successfully germinated. The larvae grew at a rapid pace, blooming into full instances of SCP-XXXX-C after only 7 days.
Analysis: Instances of SCP-XXXX-C are able to germinate in soil outside of SCP-XXXX itself, and as such would be able to spread beyond the anomalous area. Monthly patrols are to be organised to ensure that no instances of SCP-XXXX-C have grown past the established perimeter.
Test XXXX-C-I-1
Date: 24/10/2007
Subject: Seedlings of Bellis perennis (Common daisy)
Procedure: Seedlings were planted in a small patch of soil within SCP-XXXX with a 10m gap between the seedlings and nearby instances of SCP-XXXX-C. Seedlings were fed and watered at regular intervals.
Results: Seedlings grew at the standard rate for Bellis perennis and did not morph into either SCP-XXXX-C or SCP-XXXX-D instances.
Analysis: Non-anomalous flora brought into SCP-XXXX does not adopt any anomalous properties, either from SCP-XXXX-C or SCP-XXXX-D instances. Nearby instances of SCP-XXXX-C grew as normal, and while some had spread closer to the seedlings, no observable effect was noted on the seedlings. This will allow us to focus on ensuring local flora is kept within the designated area, and free up perimeter staff from stopping outside flora encroaches into SCP-XXXX.
Note: After all tests were complete, all subjects were gathered and incinerated to ensure no risk to the local ecosystem, and staff.
SCP-XXXX Site Progress Update
Date: 21/03/2008
Head Researcher: Dr S McDonald
Testing has revealed numerous intricacies in the workings of SCP-XXXX, it seems that instances removed from the area retain their properties, while species introduced to the area do not adopt anomalous properties. I have also noted a secondary effect, there is a general sense of calm, and for a lack of a better term, peace, to SCP-XXXX. So far there has been no ill effect upon any members of staff, but I am putting a limit to time spent within SCP-XXXX to avoid any latent memetic effect that might be present.
Once we understand more of what's occurring here we can consider our options.
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Test XXXX-B-R-1
Date: 05/05/2008
Subjects: 1 instance of SCP-XXXX-B (Male), and 1 non-anomalous Ovis aries (Female)
Procedure: Both subjects were placed inside a pen with sufficient food, water and bedding. Subjects were encouraged to breed via hormonal manipulation of the female subject, bringing their "in heat" season forward in order to allow for this test.
Results: The SCP-XXXX-B instance was introduced into the pen and given time to acclimate to their surroundings. After several hours the female subject was introduced. The male subject circled the female for approximately 3 minutes before rushing towards the female and attacking them. The male subject proceeded to destroy the females jugular and begin feeding upon them.
Analysis: Non-anomalous instances of Ovis aries are not accepted by SCP-XXXX-B, even during an apparent mating season. While this does not completely discredit the possibility of breeding SCP-XXXX-B with non-anomalous Ovis aries it does show that the chances of a pairing in the wild would be incredibly rare, if not impossible.
Test XXXX-B-I-1
Date: 13/05/2008
Subjects: 1 instance of SCP-XXXX-A (Female Vulpes vulpes), and 1 non-anomalous Vulpes vulpes (Male)
Procedure: Both subjects are to be placed inside a pen with sufficient food, water and bedding. No hormonal manipulation was performed due to the anomalous subject being female.
Results: The SCP-XXXX-A instance was introduced into the pen and given time to acclimate to their surroundings. After several hours the male subject was introduced. Both subjects proceeded to maintain a distance between each other and rarely interacted. After 3 days of little interaction the female instance approached the male with its body held low to the ground in a sign of submission. The male appeared to accept the female's submission and both were seen playing and resting with each other on a regular basis.
Analysis: Unlike instances of SCP-XXXX-B, SCP-XXXX-A instances appear much more open to mingling with their non-anomalous species. Whether this is due to their submissive attitudes as herbivores or the more complex social structures of Vulpes vulpes remains to be seen.
Note: All subjects were terminated after testing to ensure no imbalance was imposed upon the local ecosystem.
Acting Head Researcher Log
Date: 08/02/2009
Acting Head Researcher: Dr Alicia Montgomery
I've been brought in during Dr McDonald's annual leave, and so far I understand why there's been multiple requests for transfer here. Despite the weather, this place is beautiful and I can concur with Dr McDonald that there's an almost zen aura around here. I must say, it was unnerving seeing a sheep kill a fox after chasing it through a field of bees, but it's certainly not the worst SCP I've been assigned to.
Given the time spent on testing the instances within SCP-XXXX I think it's best we begin taking a deeper look into the possible memetic effects of the area, as we are receiving a higher than normal amount of transfer requests to the site. As of yet there have been no negative effects noted, bar a handful of junior researchers being bitten by SCP-XXXX-B instances after refusing to maintain an adequate distance.
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Memetic Investigation XXXX-1
Date: 16/04/2009
Subjects: 3 D-Class personnel
Procedure: All subjects shall complete full psychoanalytical testing before the investigation is to begin. Subjects will then be introduced to SCP-XXXX and provided with sufficient camping equipment and rations to last for a full week. All subjects are to wear tracking devices to ensure they do attempt to leave SCP-XXXX. After a week has passed subjects will be collected by on-site security and escorted back to the site where they will undergo another set of psychoanalytical testing and debriefing.
Results: All subjects were introduced into SCP-XXXX with no incident, and no attempts of escape were made during their time within the anomalous area. All subjects stated having a constant feeling of peace and relaxation, though not in such a way as to inhibit normal functioning. During debriefing D-1175 requested access to additional counselling sessions having felt "[they are] close to figuring something out about [themselves]". Request granted.
Analysis: All subjects returned in good health and no discernable emotional or mental effects. D-1175s request for additional counselling sessions is somewhat unusual, however I've been informed by the on-site counsellor that D-1175 only discussed personal issues regarding their mental state and their sexuality. While this shows some evidence that SCP-XXXX may provide positive effects to those that enter it, more testing will be required.
Memetic Investigation XXXX-1-A Interview Log
Date: 25/06/2009
Interviewed: D-1175
Interviewer: Dr S McDonald
Foreword: D-1175 agreed to be interviewed directly by Head Researcher McDonald to enable better understanding of the possible effects SCP-XXXX had upon D-1175.
<Begin Log>
Dr McDonald: D-1175, please, take a seat, I want to talk to you about your time in SCP-XXXX if that's alright?
D-1175: Of course doctor, whatever you need.
Dr McDonald: Good, now, a couple of months ago you spent about a week inside SCP-XXXX, correct?
D-1175: Yeah it was about that aye.
Dr McDonald: And during that time did you feel strange at all? Any thoughts or feelings you couldn't explain?
D-1175: Well, I mean, I felt…relaxed I guess? Like I didn't have to worry about much, I mean I won't lie the sheep were kind of fucking weird but it's not the weirdest thing I've seen. It just felt comfy I guess?
Dr McDonald: I see, could you elaborate please?
D-1175: Umm, it was like I was at home, like I had all the time I needed to just focus on myself. You ever get one of those nights where you just keep thinking about the past and then it just makes sense doc?
Dr McDonald is seen to shift in their seat uncomfortably
Dr McDonald: I can understand the feeling, yes.
D-1175: It was like that, all these little moments just started coming together, and I figured out what I'd been unsure about all this time.
Approximately 15 seconds of silence passes
Dr McDonald: Thank you, D-1175, that will be all. Security, please escort D-1175 back to their chambers.
<End Log>
Closing Statement: One week after the interview Dr McDonald organised an expedition into SCP-XXXX for a period of 3 days. Dr McDonald has since taken annual leave citing personal reasons.
Administrative Note
Date: 04/08/2009
For the purposes of archiving all documents pertaining to Dr Stephanie McDonald prior to 28/07/2009 are to be kept with her previous name and pronouns. Any following and current documents are to be updated accordingly.
SCP-XXXX has shown to be beneficial to staff that are unsure of their identity, usually concerning their sexuality or gender identity. Potential for SCP-XXXX to be used in addition to any necessary counselling and support is currently under review by the Ethics Committee. Upon SCP-XXXXs approval or denial this document will be updated accordingly.
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A gravitational anomaly caused both by SCP-XXXX's impact, and the reality bending effects of its core due to the presence of exotic matter.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be monitored at all times by Site-97 staff. Site-97 is to be maintained as an offshore research base conducting geological studies on the Chicxulub Crater, with all civilian marine traffic to be directed away from the site. Local Hume levels are to be monitored and all fluctuations noted.
A set of buoys is to be maintained in a 1km radius ring around Site-97 with each mounted with a Scranton Reality Anchor. All abnormalities in local geological formation are to be explained as the result of extreme pressure and heat brought about by the asteroid impact.
Description: SCP-XXXX is the core of the Chicxulub asteroid that collided with Earth approximately 65 million years ago. SCP-XXXX contains a large amount of exotic matter which causes large fluctuations in local Hume levels due to unstable interactions with local normal matter. Proposals for the mining and study of the exotic matter are currently under review
Discovery: SCP-XXXX was discovered in 1978 during a search for potential sites for oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. During the search local disturbances in gravitational mapping and geological layout were discovered and local agents relayed this to the Foundation. Several Foundation members embarked on an initial research expedition to the potential anomaly's location and confirmed its existence via Kant counter.
Addendum: Due to the significant interest in geological surveys of the impact area, Foundation personnel are to be embedded within research groups sent to the area of SCP-XXXX. All data gathered during these expeditions is to be modified to fall in line with expected norms of an asteroid impact on this scale, with all unmodified data being sent back to the Foundation for study.
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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be monitored at all times for signs of exotic matter leaks, increased power output or structural degradation. Any fluctuation in SCP-XXXX's Hume levels are to be recorded. Scranton Reality Anchors are to be maintained at all times during expeditions into SCP-XXXX. Hazmat suits equipped for nuclear agents are to be worn to minimise exposure to Cherenkov radiation throughout SCP-XXXX.
Description: SCP-XXXX is the remains of the Foundation spacecraft "Hermes" which is approximately 65 million years old. The hull of SCP-XXXX is partially fused with the interior of the Chicxulub meteor, causing many portions of SCP-XXXX to be inaccessible at this time. Despite the considerable forces placed upon SCP-XXXX during its impact with Earth there is minimal damage to the hull and structure. Some portions have been explored, with partial black box recordings being recovered from the on board computers.
The main power generator for the craft is an exotic matter reactor, which while damaged still functions to a reasonable degree. The damage to the reactors housing has caused numerous disturbances to local space-time in the form of Hume level fluctuations, caused by the housed exotic matter coming into contact with normal matter.
This reactor is theorised to be the main source of SCP-XXXX's propulsion, as fragmented logs found on board make reference to an experimental "Alcubierre Drive", a theorised Faster Than Light propulsion device. To date no excavation or exploration of SCP-XXXX has found such a device, leading to the conclusion that it is still fused inside of the surrounding rock.
Discovery: During the initial investigation into the gravitational anomalies discovered by geophysicists in 1978 Foundation agents received an SOS broadcast from an unidentified Foundation source. Tracing of this signal placed the source 20km below sea level at the centre of the Chicxulub impact crater. All attempts to contact the source were met with no response.
Remotely operated drills were placed within the Gulf of Mexico, followed by submersible drones and over the course of 7 years the Foundation created a series of tunnels to enable direct access to SCP-XXXX.
Addendum: The following documents are transcripts of recorded transmissions and recovered documents from SCP-XXXX. Due to the partially fused state of SCP-XXXX most documents are corrupted.
SCP-XXXX Flight Recorder Log-1A
002AF5C0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
002AF5D0 00 0C 00 00 02 C3 00 F6 8J 05 1H 5L 0Q W8 00 00
FOUNDATION_DECRYPTION_KEY_ACCEPTED
21JW-P1-13W22:13:22Z
SYSTEM_STATUS = NOMINAL
CREW_COUNT = 13
CREW_STATUS = GREEN
REACTOR_CONTAINMENT = 20H
CURRENT_VELOCITY = %.12KMS
DRIVE_STATUS = CHARGING
DRIVE_STATUS = READY
DRIVE_ACTIVATION_S&^*EN43 = AC72V3
007BF5A0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
007BF5B0 1C 04 DD 9F 1R 66 74 CF 5S 09 7K FT R1 2K L9 50
SCP-XXXX-Document-4A: Personal Log - Captain Ta%*t£a 2a£fe
TIMESTAMP - 217R-Q1-12T15:05:11
Pre-warp tests are going well, Nephus has the drive set up for our launch tomorrow morning. Once we get the all clear from Foundation Control we'll be making our scheduled warp to Phobos before jumping to Pluto for our final run of tests.
After that it's a simple loop back to Site-L01, and we can finish up with this project. Hopefully this'll get some of those researchers off our backs, they've been hounding us for months to get this done.
Drinks are on the Foundation after this.
<END OF LOG>
SCP-XXXX Flight Recorder Log-1B
099YJ2B0 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
099YJ2B0 P3 5C T6 00 15 D7 7B H1 00 G2 9D 9N 4E 31 9F 2C
FOUNDATION_DECRYPTION_KEY_ACCEPTED
SYSTEM_STATUS = AB782MAL
R9N21NG_DI80NO5T13S = 444554434554454420594C414D4F4E41204C41524F504D4554
DATE_TIME_TRACKER = ERROR
RE52LIB91T4NG_D493 = ERROR
DATE_TIME_MI591TCH = -3E0998E
CREW_COUNT = 1
CREW_STATUS = BLACK
UNEXPECTED_MASS_INCREASE = 4.6×1017KG
SCP-XXXX SOS Transmission
MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY
DE FSTT FSTT FSTT
HERMES PSN A3 BR 77 N 07 PO 12 W
COLLISION
AR K
SCP-XXXX Navigation Log-1
DATE_TIME = 2R7E-LE-1E022:FW:05F
CURRENT_VELOCITY = 1.12KMS
DA74_CO89U2T3D
DATE_TIME = ERROR
CURRENT_VE80C1TY = 20KMS
COURSE_ADJUSTMENT = C4LC814T1NG
COLLISION_WARNING = EARTH
SCP-XXXX-Document-4b: Video Log - Lieutenant Malcolm Tasker
Foreword: The following video log was recovered from SCP-XXXX during expedition XXXX-7-43. Portions of the video remain corrupted due to degradation of the data storage aboard SCP-XXXX.
Timestamp: 09:33:19 - 14.00.217-
[The camera activates with bands of interference, focusing on the exhausted face of Malcolm Tasker. The room is lit with orange emergency lighting.]
This is Lieutenant Malcolm Tasker, of the FSS Hermes. We-we've suffered multiple crew casualties and [UNINTELLIGIBLE] wall of stone. Automatic SOS transmissions are active but I've received no response. Foundation Control isn't responding to anything, I've tried every frequency but they're all dead, just static. Even the Lunar beacon isn't responding, somethings [UNINTELLIGIBLE].
[The footage cuts and resumes 12 minutes later.]
I found Nephus, and someone else, I think it's Jacobs. They're stuck in the stone, like they just appeared in it, half of Nephus' face is in it just staring into space like nothing's wrong. All I can see is Jacobs' hand, still got his watch on and everything. I just hope they died quick.
[Lieutenant Tasker sighs deeply]
Fuck.
[Video footage is too corrupted to be usable for 39 minutes. The footage continues from this point. Emergency lighting has switched to red.]
-supply. I've managed to at least access some of navigation. We're plummeting straight towards Earth. If the projections are right we're gonna hit [UNINTELLIGIBLE] might be able to change that. If the thrusters can work for a few seconds I could push us off-course, hit somewhere less populated, hell maybe somewhere [UNINTELLIGIBLE].
I've looked around for a way off before then, but all the escape pods are blocked, half of them are in the stone and the others I can't get to. There's no way out of here, I'm just stuck…
If…if anyone ever sees this, [UNINTELLIGIBLE] tell him I love him, and I'm sorry.
<END OF LOG>
Addendum-SCP-XXX-14c: To date only 3 of the 13 crew members have been found, the remaining 5 are presumed to still be within the portions of SCP-XXXX fused with the meteor. While no body has been found for Lieutenant Tasker it is assumed it has entirely decomposed over the millenia.
Addendum-SCP-XXXX-20a: All thirteen named personnel aboard the Hermes are to be identified upon their induction into the Foundation. Each will be prioritised for training and placement to bring their skills in line with those discovered on documents aboard SCP-XXXX. Upon induction into the SCP-XXXX Project, they are to be briefed on their future work, and allowed access to any materials related to SCP-XXXX as deemed appropriate by the Project Director.
We're sending these people to their deaths, they deserve to know what's coming. - Dr Raveren
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SCP-XXXX before commencing with experimenation
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept inside a standard locked safe-deposit box within Site 73. All testing is to be approved by SCP-XXXX Project Head. Any subjects that have had their neck or throat affected by SCP-XXXX, or have any of the procedures detailed in SCP-XXXX-Gamayun carried out on them are to be terminated upon completion of testing.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a knife bearing physical resemblance to traditional Yakutian knives, with a blade 17.78cm in length. SCP-XXXXs anomalous effects manifest when the blade is used to cut another person, with varying results depending on what area of the body was cut. To date, all anomalous effects from SCP-XXXX have resulted in the subjects body becoming more avian, specifically with new features resembling the genus Corvus corone, in both form and function. This effect only occurs when the item is used to injure another human, and does not manifest when used on non-human entities or when used upon oneself.
Biological samples taken from affected individuals show a fusion of both Corvus corone and Homo sapiens DNA. Groths from affected area are not rejected by the subjects body, despite vast differences in structure from the base human norm. When an affected area is injured it will heal to the state it was at pre-injury, while maintaining its Corvid features. For more information, see SCP-XXXX Test Logs below.
Discovery: SCP-XXXX was initially discovered in the weeks following the Chernobyl Disaster. During the efforts to contain the fire within Reactor 4, fire crews manning the helicopters reported a black winged humanoid within the smoke. Foundation agents already present dispatched MTF Beta-7 ("Maz Hatters") to investigate the surrounding area under the pretense of searching for and providing clean up detail for irradiated debris and materials. On 8th May 1986, MTF Beta-7 encountered a group of cultists operating within the countryside 16km outside of Pripyat, and after a brief engagement secured their base of operations. Alongside several documents and texts pertaining the the groups functions and goals (See addendum SCP-XXXX-Gamayun) SCP-XXXX was discovered. The winged humanoid was not encountered during the search or engagement with the group, and no reports of them have been made since the initial sighting.
Addendum:
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Date: 27/07/1986
Subject: D-8349
Area(s) Cut: Left and right forearm
Result: A 9cm incision was made along the outer side of the left forearm. Several black feathers grew from the wound. The wound itself healed rapidly, with no visible scarring. Two 20cm incisions were made along both outer and inner sides of the right forearm. Black feathers grew across the entirety of the subjects forearm. Another incision was made between the two initial incisions which rapidly healed with no visible scarring. D-8349 attempted to remove feathers but was restrained by security personnel.
Date: 05/08/1986
Subject: D-14332
Area(s) Cut: Both left and right feet along the dorsal and plantar regions.
Result: Calcaneus extended from the heel of both feet, breaking the skin before narrowing into a black talon. Surrounding tissues became more scaled in appearance and also darkened. Hallux extended into a talon akin to the calcaneus, while the second and third toe fused to produce a similar effect. The fourth and fifth toe also underwent this process. Subject reacted with extreme distress, and commented that the physical alterations were exceedingly painful.
Date: 11/08/1986
Subject: D-5503
Area(s) Cut: Neck
Result: Incisions were made along the top, bottom and sides of the neck. Entire neck was rapidly covered by feathers, Subjects vocalisations were identified as matching Corvus corone specimens.
Notes: Groundskeeping staff noted an abnormally large group of crows around the perimeter of the site. Experiments involving incisions of the neck are to be halted for the time being. - Dr Heller
Date: 15/08/1986
Subject: D-7207
Area(s) Cut: Lips, and left and right scapula
Result: Incisions were made down the entire length of scapula, whereafter a set of black wings measuring 6.7m from wingtip to wingtip grew from the incisions. Incisions around the lips caused a complete keratin beak measuring 42.19cm in length to grow from the subjects lips. The subjects teeth fell out as the gum line receded, though the subject retained full capability to communicate. Subject displaying a great amount of distress and attempted to escape confinement, during which the right wing ulna was broken due to mishandling by security personnel.
Date: 23/08/1986
Subject: D-8037
Area(s) Cut: Head, arms, legs, hands and feet
Result: Subject underwent expected metamorphosis, skull morphology altered during the process to become more avian in appearance. The neck and throat underwent this process aswell, with a similar result to the test on D-5503 despite not receiving any incisions. Subjects hands became similar to the feet, with dark scales and talons growing from the flesh and nails respectively. Subject to undergo additional testing to establish full parameters of anomalous effects.
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Upon complete translation of document SCP-XXXX-Gamayun three distinct symbols and their functions were discovered. Each symbol was tested in isolation as detailed below.
Date: 21/09/1986
Subject: D-3398
Area(s) Cut: Lumbar region
Result: Pattern Gamayun-Alpha was cut into the subjects lower back. The subjects skin became waxy and pale in colouration. Subject began to complain of a deep itchiness across their entire body. Subjects hair and teeth fell out, as well as nails on both hands and feet. Subject began salivating intensely and adopted the fetal position. Over the span of 3 minutes and 32 seconds, the subjects skin grew to encapsulate their entire body before calcifying. Subject did not move for 11 days after this with only faint, muffled vocalisations being heard. After 11 days, the surface of the calcified skin began to crack and 1 hour 12 minutes later a 1.8m tall Corvus corone instance hatched. The instance spoke in a distorted call of Corvus corone. Later analysis of this call revealed it to be a distorted version of D-3398s voice.
Date: 28/10/1986
Subject: D-6083
Area(s) Cut: Chest
Result: Pattern Gamayun-Beta was cut into the subjects chest. Subject began convusling upon completion of Gamayun-Beta and collapsed to the floor. Subjects skin around the ribcage showed numerous anomalous growths. After 37 seconds of steadily increasing in size, subjects ribcage broke through the skin. 7 anomalous growths could be seen within, having replaced subjects lungs. 12 seconds later, the growths erupted with a full grown instance of Corvus corone. Security personnel terminated all instances. All personnel who had been injured in some manner by the instances were found to have Pattern Gamayun-Beta appear around the injury within 30 minutes. Affected personnel underwent a similar process, with the anomalous growths appearing underneath the affected area.
Date: 12/03/1987
Subject: D-11923
Area(s) Cut: Forehead
Result: Pattern Gamayun-Gamma was cut into subjects forehead. Subject rapidly formed black feathers across their body and extremities. Feet formed into the feet of Corvus corone including talons. Head remained unaffected. Arms formed into a full pair of wings, with fingers receding into the wing structure. Subject spoke in Russian for the duration of the process, recorded statements have been matched to documents within SCP-XXXX-Gamayun.
The following excerpts have been translated from documents taken from the group encountered during the recovery of SCP-XXXX. For a full archive of related documents, please submit Article Request Form XXXX-Gamayun-R to Head Researcher Heller.
Document SCP-XXXX-Gamayun-Alpha
We dwell in darkness, and must regain our way in the light my brothers and sisters. With the Kolovarat we shall enrich ourselves, grow strong into the dawning of a new age. We shall break the bonds of ignorance and fear, and stride proudly out into the world with our heads held high. The night of our undoing shall be burned away in the light of knowing, the empty wind of nothingness shall be filled with the calling of fulfilment.
From Veles we shall see a new day, upon which our children and their children will know of all in this world.
Document SCP-XXXX-Gamayun-Beta
The sign of Perun will protect us, and give us our guardians in time of strife and hate. From his protection we shall thrive, his messengers will make our enemies our protectors in death. We shall be safe from the strikes of our foes and hated enemies. He shall lead us to glory and war in the darkest days, and watch over our fields in times of great peace. His fury will be as lightning and his foundation like stone.
For those who try to keep us dwelling in darkness, Perun will deliver us.
Document SCP-XXXX-Gamayun-Gamma
The symbol of Veles himself, and his holy messenger on black wings. From him we gain our wisdom and knowledge of all, his voice of feather and skin and blessed with the work of man and god. From their song shall come the ending of the dark unknown, the veil shall be lifted and the light shall reign once more. When the Gamayun speaks we shall listen, for they will carry the divine words of Veles.
Praise be to Veles, and praise be to his messenger, may the sky and wind bless them forever and more!
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Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: All instances of SCP-XXXX are to be kept withim a standard animal holding paddock within Site 92. All instances are to be checked monthly by on-site veterinarian staff to ensure no instances are suffering from disease or injuries. All instances are to be fed daily via fuelling pump connected to instance SCP-XXXX-1. If any new instances are found, they are to be contained in a separate cell and studied independent of the main group.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a species of anomalous arthropod that has the visual appearance of a standard motor vehicle. The exact appearance varies from instance to instance, though common appearances are: Ford Focus, Toyota Yaris, and Vauxhall Corsa. All
Item # - SCP XXXX
Object Class - Safe
Special Containment Procedures - SCP XXXX is to be fed three times a day at regular intervals. This feed is to consist of normal, non-anomalous Dog food. Exact type of dog food must be rotated on a regular basis every 2 days (See Site 18 storage for rota).
SCP XXXX is to be given two daily walks by designated staff of Level 3 Access or higher. These walks are to be taken in the designated yard within Site 18. Walks outside of this yard, or any attempt to take XXXX outside of Site 18 without proper clearance from Site Directors or the Lead Researcher on XXXX (Currently Dr. Heller) is strictly forbidden.
Description - SCP XXXX is an adult male Golden Retriever of around 7 years of age, is of normal weight and behaviour for a dog of this breed.
XXXX knows almost all common dog tricks, as well as a small set of anomalous command phrases, XXXX recognises these commands in any language, including: Traditional Chinese, Gaelic, all official forms of Sign Language and Latin.
When given the command to "Deploy", XXXX will proceed to lay down on it's belly with paws placed underneath it's torso. XXXX will grow from between 1.55 to 2 metres in height and 2.54 to 3 metres by 2.29 to 2.8 metres of floor space. XXXX's skin and fur will proceed to grow over and fully cover the new bodily proportions, and a zip made of XXXX's bone will appear at the base of XXXX's neck. Pulling this zip down will allow entrance to XXXX's interior. The interior of XXXX in this form is smooth, pink in colouration and has a consistency matching that of dog flesh. No vorgans or bones are visible, and the interior maintains a temperature of 23 degrees Celsius regardless of outside conditions. This state of XXXX is commonly referred to as the Deployed state. XXXX's head and tail will retain their relative positions and size, while XXXX's legs and paws will plant themselves into the ground if able to provide greater stability. The mass of XXXX remains unchanged while in this state.
While CT Scan has revealed that XXXX is in possession of all expected organs when in its normal form, repeated scans have shown that XXXX's spine and ribs have grown to match the proportions of its Deployed body. No organs are visible on scan while in the Deployed state.
The command to "Recall", "Retract" or "Return" can be given to return XXXX to its normal proportions, with any excess growth being absorbed back into its body. The command "Deploy" will not be followed by XXXX until at least 24 hours has passed, or at least 12 hours after a Consume event. Any items small enough to fit inside XXXX's stomach will remain inside XXXX until said item has passed through its digestive system. Any items lost in this way must be reported to both Site medical staff and XXXX's designated handler. Larger items, or personnel, that are left in this manner undergo the following process, henceforth referred to as a Consume event:
XXXX's abdomen will be visbily distended, to around the same size as the objects left within the anomalys interior before returning to normal size. XXXX will lie stationary, and not move from their current location unless physically carried by staff. Any biological material, or material weak to acids, will rapidly break down inside XXXX's stomach. Material that cannot be broken down in this manner will either pass through XXXX's digestive system, or will be vomited within an hour of being left inside XXXX. Approximately 12 hours after this process has ended, XXXX will return to normal behaviour and will refuse food for two to five days afterwards. Testing may continue twenty four hours after the end of this process. All tests taken in this time have shown XXXX's interior to have become more humid, and smell faintly of the biological material that was digested during this process.
Addendum XXXX-a - Recovery Log - XXXX was initially found during a Foundation raid on an abandoned warehouse in rural Florida, where local residents had been complaining of "Ungodly noises". A small group was found to be running an underground animal breeding operation that was engendering various animals with anomalous properties via unknown means. MTF unit Epsilon-14 "Pound Hounds" were sent in under the guise of an FBI raid on an illegal drug production operation, and while successful in securing the warehouse, did not manage to apprehend the group responsible. All animals found were taken into Foundation custody, with the majority having been abused and malnourished. A small number of these animals were found to be anomalous in nature, including XXXX. See addendum XXXX-b for more details.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class : Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: The surface of the minor-planet designation 136199 Eris is to be monitored at all times by SCP Satellite "Harmony" from synchronous orbit. Any increase in local temperature beyond 56K, or any electromagnetic activity with a wavelength below 0.98μm is to be reported to the nearest Stellar Command Post at time of discover, and Procedure Enyo is to be enacted.
Procedure Enyo is the activation of the Resonance chamber aboard the "Harmony" satellie via the Control Centre of SCP XXXX. Activation and Calibration must be within 10 minutes of detected temperature or electromagnetic activity increases, with the
Description: SCP XXXX is a 537km long Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer built under the surface of the dwarf planet Eris. A section of SCP XXXX protrudes onto the surface, measuring 4.73km, including an operations centre. The construction date of SCP XXXX is unknown, however Rubidium-Strontium dating places final construction of the surface structure to around 4.5 billion years ago.
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Image taken during SCP-XXXX-2 activation upon commencement of Procedure-XXXX-Coronation
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is the joint designation for both SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2. SCP-XXXX is to be manned at all times by a standard maintenance crew, as well as a research team. No less than 4 members of the research team must be fluent in Scottish Gaelic, and it is encouraged (though not required) that Junior Researchers posted to SCP-XXXX undertake efforts to learn Scottish Gaelic. Classes are provided on site.
Starting immediately after the end of the Summer Solstice, Procedure XXXX-Coronation is to be enacted. The temperature of SCP-XXXX-1 is to be kept above a minimum of -32°C and below a maximum of -17°C using the heating elements installed on SCP-XXXX-1. A gradual increase in snow production is permitted via SCP-XXXX-1, in line with acceptable levels for the season around the area of Ben Nevis during the procedure.
Starting immediately after the end of the Winter Solstice, Procedure XXXX-Abdication is to be enacted. The temperature of SCP-XXXX-1 is to be kept below a maximum of -54°C. A mixture of heating elements and coolant is to be used within SCP-XXXX-1 to maintain an acceptable temperature.
Description: SCP-XXXX-1 is a structure of anomalous make built within the mountain of Ben Nevis, Scotland. The structure is 575m tall and composed of a steel alloy able to withstand rapid temperature fluctuations. The age of the structure is unknown, though radiometric samples place it at around 2.6 million years old. SCP-XXXX-1 also contains an anomalous device capable of weather manipulation, including extreme temperatures and conditions such as: Blizzards, thunderstorms, tornadoes and heat Waves. SCP-XXXX-1 also functions as the containment cell for SCP-XXXX-2.
SCP-XXXX-2 is an anomalous humanoid female of indeterminate age, biological samples taken during initial discovery place SCP-XXXX-2 around the age of 45. Records collated from within SCP-XXXX-1 were translated from Scottish Gaelic, and place SCP-XXXX-2 at over 115,000 years old. SCP-XXXX-2's body displays multiple differences from expected appearance from joint Homo sapiens and Homo neanderthalensis DNA, including dark blue skin, naturally orange-brown teeth and a height of 36.73m. SCP-XXXX-2 is also missing their left eye, with skin having grown over the socket. The cause for this has yet to be determined as no scarring has been observed. SCP-XXXX-2 is only to be contacted during Procedure XXXX-Coronation with approval from the Head Researcher assigned to SCP-XXXX. During Procedure XXXX-Abdication, SCP-XXXX-2 is not to be contacted unless agreed upon by the Site Director and Head Researcher. SCP-XXXX-2 is only capable of conversing in Scottish Gaelic. SCP-XXXX-2 has a natural body temperature of -49°C, and is the source of SCP-XXXX-1's anomalous weather manipulation.
If Procedure XXXX-Coronation is not carried out successfully, a Sovereign event will occur. An immediate warning is to sent to all SCP Sites in the Northern Hemisphere Priority 1. Evacuations are to be initiated from all population centres north of the 45th Parallel North. All evacuees are to be transported directly south below the 45th Parallel North.
During a Sovereign event, the local temperature around Ben Nevis and nearby geography will rapidly plummet to -73°C and will cause rapid, heavy snowfall, glacier formation and rapid generation of permafrost. The effect will travel outward from Ben Nevis, and it is estimated that it would take 33 days to encompass the Northern Hemisphere above the 45th Parallel. See Incident Log-XXXXα for details.
If unimpeded, this would result in a GK Class Climate Inversion event, where over 15% of the human population would require relocation around the globe, and secondarily, a Broken Masquerade Scenario.
The following logs detail a breach of containment by SCP-XXXX-2 during the Winter of 2009-2010. While the secrecy of the Foundation was maintained, the effect on Scotland (and by extension, the rest of the British Isles) was disastrous. As a direct result of this breach, 25 civilian lives, and the lives of 18 Foundation personnel were lost.
Log collected from on Site Black Box
Date: 15/12/2009 05:22:39
Core Temperature: -25°C
WARNING TEMPERATURE FLUCTUATION DETECTED WARNING
Core Temperature: -32°C
Core Temperature: -41°C
EMERGENCY HEATING ELEMENTS ACTIVE
Core Temperature: -63°C
FAILURE IN MAIN HEATING ELEMENTS
CONTAINMENT BREACH IN PROGRESS
AUTOMATED WARNING TRANSMITTED TO SITES ██, ██, ██ AND ███
SOVEREIGN EVENT IN PROGRESS
Upon commencement of the automated warning MTF Unit Sigma-17 ("Blackwatch Brigadiers") was alerted and deployed from Monitoring Station Red Hill.
Incident Log XXXX-α
Date: 15/12/2009 05:28:22
[Helmet cameras power on from multiple squad members as they embark onto an APC. Glimpses of outside weather show it is deteriorating rapidly, with heavy snowfall already in effect.]
Murray: Command this is Red Team, we're on the move, do you read?
Command: Loud and clear Red Leader, SCP-XXXX-2 is currently moving North-northeast at around 12.5 miles per hour
[The engine of the APC rumbles as it pulls away from the Monitoring Station and heads into the blizzard]
Murray: Solid copy Command, Red Team, mic check!
Walls: Check!
Mackay: Check!
Davis: Aye!
Munro: Ready sir!
Murray: All clear, Command, what's our plan to deal with the skip?
Command: Navcom are patching through your route now, you are to engage and draw XXXX-2 back towards the summit. A containment team will be ready to re-contain the anomaly from there.
[Red team proceeds to ready weapons and secure gear. Each are dressed in stander Winter Ops MTF combat armour and field kit. 15 minutes passes before the APC stops.]
Driver: Sir we have visual contact!
[A screen in the transport bay lights up. A camera feed shows the figure of SCP-XXXX-2 silhouetted against the white of the snowstorm around her]
Walls: So that's the big maw hersel'
Murray: That it is. Command, visual confirmed, anomaly is approximately 1.5 klicks from the summit.
Command: Copy Red Leader, you are free to engage.
[Red Team begins to dismount the APC, forming a chevron in the snow]
Murray: Open fire on my mark. Three, two, mark!
[Red Team opens fire on the entity. Due to weather visual confirmation of hits is not possible, though SCP-XXXX-2 is seen turning to face the team]
Munro: I think we just pissed it off!
Murray: Everyone back inside! Get us up the fucking mountain!
[Red Team re-embarks the APC and turns to climb the mountain. SCP-XXXX-2 begins to give chase]
Murray: Davis! Man the gun! Command, we have one pissed off skip heading right towards us, tell me the containment team is ready!
[The vocalisations of SCP-XXXX-2 were captured faintly by the radio equipment of Red Team]
SCP-XXXX-2: The land will be as it was when sun hung low and the [UNINTELLIGIBLE] before those that forged all!
The following data was collected from the automated weather station at the summit of Ben Nevis during the breach. During this period of data collection SCP-XXXX-2 was temporarily contained atop the summit by both specialist containment teams and MTF Sigma-17.
Satellite image taken during the weather stabilisation via SCP-XXXX-1 after the containment breach
Date: 15/12/2009 05:25:37
Temperature: -23°C
UPDATE
Temperature: -35°C
UPDATE
Temperature: -42°C
Date: 15/12/2009 07:19:42
Temperature: -57°C
UPDATE
Temperature: -62°C
Snow Level: 462% above expected levels
SITE 143 LOG
MULTIPLE POWER FAILURES
CIVILIAN CASUALTIES: CONFIRMED
FOUNDATION CASUALTIES: CONFIRMED
EXTENT OF BREACH EFFECT: NATIONAL
RE-CONTAINMENT PRIORITY: ALPHA 0
The following is a report from the BBC that embedded Foundation agents suppressed, and replaced with the publically available report.
People from across the country are being met with gridlock, power cuts, and potentially fatal blizzards as the UK faces a storm unlike anything seen before. Reports are coming in from the north of Scotland claiming temperatures as low as -47°C. Rivers and lakes across the country have frozen over, with even the Thames itself frozen solid, a sight not seen since the Frost Fair of 1814. Emergency services are completely overwhelmed as the country cries out for help, in what may be the worst winter storm to ever occur in recorded history.
Addendum XXXX-27a - Interview Log
The following interview log has been translated from Scots Gaelic to English for ease of access.
<BEGIN LOG>
Interviewer: Dr. ███████
Interviewee: SCP-XXXX-2
Dr. ███████: Good morning. XXXX-2, how are we feeling today?
SCP-XXXX-2: As fair as the waters that flow across my lands
Dr. ███████: Glad to hear it XXXX-2, has the team kept you comfortable?
SCP-XXXX-2: As comfortable as can be, within these walls.
Dr. ███████: Good, very good, may I ask you some more questions XXXX-2?
SCP-XXXX-2: By all means, Shaman.
Dr. ███████: [shuffles through her papers] What is your first memory of this facility?
SCP-XXXX-2: [appears to be in deep thought] I remember the walls of stone, I stood astride the untouched plains of white snow, resting in the rise and reigning in the fall. I cast mountains from the dirt like thrones and guided the few in this land.
Dr. ███████: I see, how long ago was this?
SCP-XXXX-2: Before your time, when your brethren still walked alongside you, young one. When the world was right.
Dr. ███████: What do you mean when you say, "when the world was right"?
SCP-XXXX-2: When life flourished in its own image, when the crafters could create as they wished. When those that did not fit were cast as moulds for what would be.
Dr. ███████: Very well, could you explain further please?
SCP-XXXX-2: Why should I explain what is obvious? What winds have already howled in cold nights and rivers have whispered in their dreams. The time of my kith and kin long gone, before the walls of winters end were placed. A thing you could not know, but of which I will show.
[Emergency heating elements are activated as the temperature inside SCP-XXXX-2 decreases rapidly. Dr. ███████ exits the chamber as SCP-XXXX-2 retreats deeper into XXXX-1]
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