Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe Euclid
I feel like I should add a note here for clarity. We are no longer in possession of SCP-XXXX. The containment procedures stated below are to be utilised in the case it is re-obtained.
Dr D███ ██████ didn’t disappear, despite rumors, he was seen working at a highschool in ███ ████ █████████, amnestied to high hell.
Dr D███ ██████’s theories are not to be taken seriously, regardless of how ‘insightful’ or ‘meaningful’ they might be, they have provided no insight into how to re-contain SCP-XXXX.
I wish to remind all Personnel that, for the most part, our search for understanding stops when it allows us to reliably contain the anomaly. If I get another pointless email about this thing I will petition to have this file restricted to a higher security level. Thank you for your understanding.
-Dr L█████
Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-XXXX is to be kept on a glass observation pedestal in a standard safe object containment box with various implements to allow ease of observation.
In a 1m by 1m by 10 metre chamber with a watertight steel door and connected to a valveless plumbing system capable of accommodating a large, sudden influx of water.
Philosophical discussion surrounding SCP-XXXX should be avoided entirely by involved researchers.
This file and any currently applicable information discerned about SCP-XXXX via observation or study should be viewed only by personnel vital to the study and / or containment of SCP-XXXX. Any personnel who no longer fit this description should undergo specialised amnestic treatment, overseen by Dr Bankrest.
After reading any portion of the ‘Description’ section of this article, all personnel must subsequently read addendum-[tru] no less than 5 times and believe it. Because it is true. This procedure is observed with the purpose of limiting the number of people agreeing on applicable knowledge relating to SCP-XXXX, thus preventing unwanted subversion events.
Any individuals significantly affected by SCP-XXXX’s secondary effect designated SCP-XXXX 1-n should be administered with class-A Amnestics, disallowed further observation or knowledge of SCP-XXXX and encouraged to study some field of metaphysical philosophy, psychology or surrounding concepts. An individual (designated Observer-XXXX-n) with strong, regular relations to SCP-XXXX-1-n should frequently engage SCP-XXXX 1n in conversations about their studies and report immediately to head researcher Dr D███ ██████ Dr L█████ if any study remotely relating to SCP-XXXX is inferred.
Description:
SCP-XXXX Is a single Pale pink, translucent, red, translucent, deep yellow opaque, Lustrous golden, dark reflective brown, black reptilian scale of an oblate circle, rounded diamond, rounded trapezoidal shape. It measures 1.27 by 1.97 cm, 2.3 by 1.78 cm, 3.4 by 2.9 cm. It is composed of [Data Expunged]
SCP-XXXX manifests two anomalous effects.
At which time a group of undefined size (see Addendum-1) comes to a consensus on some property of SCP-XXXX, that property will spontaneously subvert this consensus. Observed changes include; Change in colour, shape and size, spectroscopic output, ███████████, results of DNA analysis, basal genetic structure, in special cases, spatial position (see Addendum-A).
SCP-XXXX will not entirely alter its physical appearance, always appearing to be some form of non distinct reptilian scale. SCP-XXXX does not usually disobey the law of conservation of mass or energy, likely accepting its restructuring process . SCP-XXXX cannot usually alter it’s spatial position. SCP-XXX’s anomalous effects cannot be altered by this phenomenon.
If the symbolic significance of SCP-XXXX in any mythological, psycological or spiritual structure is formulated to a sufficient degree and agreed upon by a sufficient group of people [Data Expunged] (See Addendum-A) This is the only known way in which SCP-XXXX can breach containment.
Humans that are allowed to interact with SCP-XXXX, that is, view it from multiple angles, pick it up to feel it’s weight, or otherwise discern its properties via direct sensory interaction have their trait openness raised significantly. This will weigh most heavily on the curiosity sub aspect.
In subjects that were previously low in openness, the resulting temperament will be a healthy archetype recognised by modern psychology. Subjects that were previously high in openness will become hyper curious and obsessive, being unable sleep healthy hours or devote time to tasks that they consider mundane, these include; eating, socialising, defecating / urinating and other usually essential tasks. These hyper curious individuals are designated SCP-XXXX-1-n.
Although few subjects have been properly tested were properly tested before testing was made impossible and discontinued (see Addendum-A), all hyper curious subjects manifested intense interest in metaphysical narrative and / or psychological structures, usually self identifying as ‘philosophers’, ‘meta psychologists’ or “investigator of the manifest super-ego” etc. It is unknown if this is a result of anomalous memetic inception or if these fields simply provide the most difficult or ‘fascinating’ research questions. These effects increase somewhat with the degree of interaction with SCP-XXXX Not properly determined.
Circumstances of Retrieval:
SCP-XXXX was found among the possessions of █████ ████████, after his disappearance was noticed as suspicious by an embedded agent in ██████ Australia in 20██. It was reportedly accompanied by a note reading “Never forget, you father is [Data Expunged] and your ignorance is danger”. This was apparently lost by the investigation before SCP-XXXX was brought into Foundation ownership.
Reportedly, the anomalous properties of the item were realized after it was taken as a souvenir and passed around the ██████ office the agent was embedded in. Frequent disagreements about it’s Color, size and shape caused the agent to investigate. According to the agent, the scale was originally drop shaped and pearlescent white. Administration of Amnestics to staff of the ██████ office was not considered necessary, due to the plausible deniability of the anomalous effects under the circumstances.
Early tests yielded few significant results and have thus been removed for brevity. For tests on SCP-XXX’s secondary effect refer to Addendum-2.
Test 1; ██/5/20██
Aim; Discern number of agreeing observers required to trigger a consensus subversion.
An increasing number of D-class were exposed to SCP-XXXX and asked to come to an agreement on it’s dimensions. At the beginning of the test the object was determined to be █.██cm on it’s shortest axis and █.██ cm on its longest. After 9 D class came to a consensus on this aspect, a quiet sound similar to trickling water was heard and SCP-XXXX changed it’s size over a period of █ minutes.
The result of 9 consentors was considered abnormal as subversion events had been observed via the consensus of the research team consisting of █ [Less] personnel. Further tests showed that the number of consentors required was somewhat affected by their intelligence. No useful model was constructed.
The secondary anomalous effect relating to contact with SCP-XXXX was first noticed after several tests investigating it’s primary effect. A cross analysis of standard post amnestic interviews of the D class who had participated in tests relating to SCP-XXXX suggested a widespread change in temperament.
Tests were performed with a wide range of subjects, subject candidates performed extensive personality testing and were subsequently chosen so as to cover a wide range of temperaments.
Test 1;
Aim; To discern the precise effects of exposure to SCP-XXXX on aspects of personality
Summary of events;
All subjects were allowed exactly 10 minutes with SCP-XXXX, provided with the same tools and given the same instructions; uncover and examine the specimen.
Results;
15 subjects were considered in the final report. All of these exhibited a marked increase in trait openness. This increase was observed to bear a significant element of randomness, not predicted by the inaccuracy of self report personality testing. However, subjects previously lower in the distribution were observed to experience a lesser increase.
Summary of further events;
One subject was later observed to exhibit hyper-curious tendencies and was henceforth designated SCP-XXXX-1-2. SCP-XXXX-1-2 was admitted for heart palpitations caused by sustained levels of heightened stress.
When asked about the cause of his stress, he stated that “I can’t answer the question! Fuck! Its Not a Fucking Question!”. He would not elaborate despite continued attempts, stating that interviewers were “asking dumb questions”. SCP-XXXX-1-2 expired 2 days later due to a heart attack.
It was confirmed from previous hypothesis that Amnestics have no effect on the personality altering effects of SCP-XXXX.
After the conclusion of testing on SCP-XXXX’s secondary anomolous property, there was interest in the specimen for use as a pseudo Thaumiel item. Dr D███ ██████ was the first to volunteer for the program and was it’s sole proprietor, before it was discontinued after the expiration of SCP-XXXX-1-2 and the development of hypercurious tendencies in Dr D███ ██████, hereby referred to as SCP-XXXX-1-1. The following is a Log of the events following the development of these tendencies.
██ Feb. 20██; SCP-XXXX-1-1 fails to attend to his duties at the foundation entirely for two weeks and is relieved in good faith. Dr L█████ takes up management of the team and it’s affairs. As per standard protocol, SCP-XXXX-1-1 is administered with a regiment of Class-A Amnestics and screened for knowledge of SCP-XXXX by a foundation psychologist.
██ Feb. 20██; Researcher █████ ███, SCP-XXXX-1-1’s Cousin Is designated Observer-XXXX-1.
██ Mar. 20██; SCP-XXXX-1-1 produces a theory on the neurological structures responsible for trait conscientiousness, a significant mystery of psychology at the time. SCP-XXXX-1-1 had no access to resources or test subjects during this time. In conversation with Observer, SCP-XXXX-1-1 stated that he came to the conclusion by; “looking at maps of brain regions, behavioural theories and filling in the gaps”. The paper is cleared by foundation Sensors and published in the Journal of █████ ███████ ██████████.
██ April. 20██; SCP-XXXX-1-1 produces a paper on the metaphysical significance of the Foundation in terms of numerous religious meta narratives. It is disallowed publication by Foundation sensors. SCP-XXXX-1-1 expresses “unsurprised annoyance” towards the denial.
██ April. 20██; SCP-XXXX-1-1 expresses interest in the Sadra Initiative to “help get past a mental roadblock for a meta-literary analysis I am performing”. Due to the request’s misalignment with the stated purpose of the Sadra Initiative, SCP-XXXX-1-1 is told that he will be allowed participation, only if he completes a temperament analysis.
██ May. 20██; SCP-XXXX-1-1 agrees to undertake the analysis. SCP-XXXX-1-1 is frequently distracted, attempting to engage the attending researcher in philosophical conversation.
██ May. 20██; SCP-XXXX-1-1 participates in the Sadra initiative. SCP-XXXX-1-1 does not speak with Observer until the occurrence of Event XXXX-A.
██ Jun. 20██; Event XXXX-A ocurrs at site ███ (See event log; XXXX-A) SCP-XXXX is considered to have breached containment.
██ Jun. 20 ██; SCP-XXXX-1-1 is interviewed by foundation personnel due to his suspicious activity prior to Event XXXX-A. SCP-XXXX-1-1 admits that he believes [Data Expunged] causing event XXXX-A (See Interview log XXXX-1 for details). SCP-XXXX-1-1 is administered with an extensive regiment of class-█ Amnestics and released from foundation employment.
Date: ██ Jun. 20██ Time: █:██ pm
Janitorial staff member ███ █████ hears a loud creaking sound emanating from a storage locker on the lower levels of site ███. While ███ █████ is investigating the sound, an explosion occurs, resulting in moderate hearing loss and a fractured femur.
Later investigation revealed that the door of storage locker #████, containing SCP-XXXX, had blown off with significant force after an estimated ████ litres of water were anomalously ‘injected’ into it. It is notable that the locker was certified waterproof and rated for 7████ psi. A further ████ litres of water continued to produce from a point on top of the glass observation pedestal SCP-XXXX had been stored with. Significant water damage was incurred to most of floor █ of site █.
Trace element analysis of the water produced revealed it to be seawater, consistent with composition observed at extreme depths in the western pacific ocean. It is hypothesized that the water was anomalously transported from this region. A view supported by the presence of significant pressure necessary to cause the explosion.
SCP-XXXX could not be located after an extensive search and was considered to have breached containment. After ██ months of investigation, the case was suspended on order of site director Gilligan as all available methods of inquiry had been exhausted. Dr L█████ was ordered to periodically inquire into technological advancements that could assist in the apprehension of SCP-XXXX.
Conducted; ██ Jun. 20 ██
Interviewed; SCP-XXXX-1-1
Interviewer; Dr L█████
Foreword; SCP-XXXX-1-1 was questioned as part of the investigation into the containment breach of SCP-XXXX.
<Begin Log>
*Interviewer enters the room*
SCP-XXXX-1-1(speaking quickly, appears irritated): It happened because I figured it out! It was a message! An unanswerable question, Just like the dead D class said! [Inaudible due to interviewer’s yelling] perfect symbol!
*Interviewer yells over SCP-XXXX-1-1, eventually gets his attention*
Interviewer: Please calm down D███, I haven’t asked you a question yet
SCP-XXXX-1-1(interrupting): But you weren’t going to ask the question whom’s answer you really need were you? Because you don’t think I could tell you.
*Interviewer begins to speak*
SCP-XXXX-1-1: I won’t facilitate any of your mislead inquiries until you answer me, this riddle; What, cannot have its properties described except that of the way in which it changes them. What obsesses wise men to the point of rejecting normal life. What, when one professes oneself to absolute understanding, reveals itself to guard an unknown as unknowable as the deepest waters of the ocean?
*SCP-XXXX-1-1 stares expectantly at the interviewer, the interviewer sighs*
SCP-XXXX-1-1(appears impatient): Symbolized by a Dragon scale? Come on!
Interviewer: How do you know its a Dragon scale? Dragons don’t exist thats ridiculous. D███ can we please get back on topic. Where were you
SCP-XXXX-1-1: Answer the question!
Interviewer: I don’t know for god’s sake! A Snake down a well? May I ask some questions now please?
*SCP-XXXX-1-1 covers his face with his hands in apparent dismay*
SCP-XXXX-1-1: It’s Chaos. It's so obviously Chaos. Never forget, you father is Chaos and your ignorance is danger. It cannot be ignored but it cannot be reduced and it is the skin of the unknown. Idiots.
<End log>
SCP-XXXX-1-1 is unresponsive during the rest of the interview. Repeatedly stating deflections to the effect of; “that is a pointless question”. This is excepted by the question; “With whom did you come to a consensus to generate the subversion event, if that is what you believe it to be”. SCP-XXXX-1-1 smiled fondly and said “A smart man, and his associates”.
After the interview, SCP-XXXX-1-1 was deemed to be unfit to work with the Foundation due to his mental state. He was issued with a nonstandard, extensive regime of class-█ Amnestics and discharged. Observation has revealed no further interest in topics relating to SCP-XXXX or other Foundation matters.
Addendum-[tru]
SCP-XXXX doesn’t really exist, you made it up in your head because you are insecure and create stories to make yourself feel intelligent. It has no shape, size or colour and has no wider meaning, other than that you need to find a fulfilling hobby.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: The Foundation is to liaise with the New South Wales government, with the purpose of instituting a permanent fire ban within the area of Chorus County and surrounding bushland. This is to be performed under the guise of an extreme, last ditch conservation measure for the Regent Honeyeater.
Foundation operatives are to take up positions related to psychological counseling in all local hospitals currently listed in document XXXX72HOS, with any hospitals suspected of treating patients affected by SCP-XXXX-2 being immediately added to above document. Agents in these positions are to diagnose those affected with a range of conditions that are known to cause coma, at their discretion, and assess the need for administration of amnestics on a case to case basis.
Any civilians approaching the site of event XXXX-1, are to be approached with extreme caution, and detained for questioning if possible. Lethal force is authorised and encouraged upon confirmed reality benders of any distinction, attempting to enter, or already within, SCP-XXXX. MTF-ρ99 (Responsible Campers) are to pose as National Parks and Wildlife rangers, using this position to investigate and eliminate reality bender presence within SCP-XXXX
Description: SCP-XXXX is designated as the area in which SCP-XXXX-2, is known to be accessible. It is currently thought to encompass a rough circle of radius 16.7 km from a point located at ████████ON ████████OW, near the town of Chorus, New South Wales, Australia. SCP-XXXX-2 is a poorly understood anomalous pseudo-space, that is accessible via certain interraction with a live flame, usually involving observing a flame as it is extinguished, SCP-XXXX-2 is experienced during coma, suddenly resulting from these actions.
Subjects are unable to remember the contents of the coma, although data can be gathered via EM(Enhanced Methedology)XXXX-17-COM (see document XXXX72EM), developed from the work of Stuart Barnes █████, hereby designated SCP-XXXX-3 (see addendum XXXX-1 and Event log XXXX-1). Most Post-coma subjects describe a profound sense of introspection that reduces over the course of a week. However, ill effects have been observed in some subjects with no discernable pattern. These include long lasting heightened stress, extensive abstract nightmares and very rarely, sudden activation of intense fugue state.
Of greatest concern is the interaction of particular individuals with SCP-XXXX-2. These tend to be confirmed reality benders, although in some cases, notably SCP-XXXX-3, they may not be. Whether they intend to or not, upon interaction with SCP-XXXX-2 these individuals tend to cause fundamental changes in the nature of ███ █████ species. It is believed that this phenomenon does not operate on a biological basis
[EXPUNGED]
Research into this phenomenon is considered an α-K level priority, as the existential threat that it poses to both the foundation and [REDACTED] cannot be understated.
It is believed that SCP-XXXX-2 may contain a complex construct that exhibits traits indicating sapience. Whether this can be described as an entity, or whether it actually exists at all, is under investigation.
Note from Dr Cabbernasher, head coordinator for SCP-XXXX;
To those new to the project;
As you may have gathered from the Everest of pre-reading you were given before being assigned to this project, there is very little that is simple about SCP-XXXX
The most significant event related to the thing occurred nearly twenty years ago, when the Foundation didn’t have the resources to chase cases that could be best explained by some light schizophrenia
As such, research has been difficult, we often hit dead ends. To our embarrassment, these dead ends are most often subverted, by the uncovering of more documents related to our old friend Stu.
If only so that as few people as possible have to bother the archivists, a selection of said documents have been included here.
While I know, that you know standard policy, I feel I need to state in no uncertain terms; DO NOT feel sorry for Stuart. Under normal circumstances he would be a sympathetic character, but it so happens that his actions have caused a grave threat to the existence of the foundation. He is a criminal, and a bastard.
Good luck.
Per 
