Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: Subjects affected by SCP-XXXX must recite the phrase the sky is blue.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a cognito-hazardous effect inhibiting human sensory and respiratory organs. Exposed subjects experience hearing loss and cold sensation, followed by visual hallucinations often featuring:
- Nonstandard biology
- Floating organic material
- Turbulent cloud formations
- Darker atmosphere
- Partial/total blindness
These visions trigger a series of respiratory failures consistent with drowning.
At any stage before atelectasis, the effects of SCP-XXXX can be nullified if subjects manage to recite the phrase the sky is blue. The phrase acts as an amnestic, removing all conscious memory of the trauma inflicted by SCP-XXXX; but subsequent testing shows the phrase and related visual stimuli distress previously affected individuals.
The exact origin and cause of SCP-XXXX remains unidentified. Incident reports indicate the cognito-hazard could spread from exposure to the remains of affected individuals. Disposal measures have been proposed, to be carried out by STF Delta-0 (“New Normal”) upon approval by the HMCL Supervisor.
Item #: SCP-3175
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: Prior to its discontinuation order, Operation EARTHBOUND HAWK dictates procedures to secure and contain SCP-3175. Following this order (effective 2009-06-30 T00:00), containment procedures are restricted to suppression of information, and storage of 3175-A and -B in standard secure lockers on Site 19.
Description: SCP-3175 refers to the reception party hosted by ███████ ███████ (POI-380) for “Time Travellers.” The event was held on 2009-06-28 at the University of Cambridge. The invitation to SCP-3175 was sent via the second episode of the eponymous television miniseries [REDACTED], which premiered 2010-04-25 and relayed the exact time and coordinates for arrival:
<Begin Transcript>
You are cordially invited
to a reception
for Time Travellers,Hosted by Professor ███████ ███████
To be held at
The University of Cambridge
Gonville and Caius College
Trinity Street
CambridgeLocation: 52° 12’ 21” N, 0° 7’ 4.7” E
Time: 12:00 UT 06/28/2009
No RSVP required
<End Transcript>
This coincides with the appearance of SCP-3175-A and SCP-3175-B.
SCP-3175-A designates a spherical blackbody. The programming of 3175-B identifies 3175-A as a spacetime vehicle, or the piloting device thereof. It is unknown how exactly it is activated and utilized, though the function and program of 3175-B-1 point to electrogravitic manipulation at its surface.
SCP-3175-B collectively refers to three humanoid automatons of similar appearance, design, and configuration. Each torso stored a luminescent cube that acted as a power source. These simultaneously powered down or destabilized at T13:21:17, resulting in the termination of 3175-B and marking the end of SCP-3175.
It should be noted that 3175-B do not possess artificial intelligence; 3175-B imitated sapience and environmental interaction by running predetermined commands at specific times. It should also be noted that efforts to fully reactivate, reboot, or otherwise use objects connected to SCP-3175 have yet to meet success. As such, 3175-A is classified as Safe, and 3175-B are classified as Neutralized.
The outputs of 3175-B have been interpreted and recorded into the format of four event logs, transcribed in Document 3175-Alpha.
Foreword 3175-Alpha
ABSTRACT: This addendum establishes the appellations, denotations, and formatting used in Document 3175-Alpha.
Instances of 3175-B (assigned -1, -2, and -3) are differentiated by accessory and program. For ease of reading, this document respectively refers to these instances by their program names “HELM,” “WILL,” and “SONG.”
The document uses divider lines to mark breaks in the dialogue. The document also uses the verb ‘focus’ to represent an instance of 3175-B aligning the sagittal axis of its head with a particular point, and the verb ‘refocus’ to denote a call to this action. These pauses and movement reportedly affect conversational behavior – turn-taking and eye contact – though 3175-B lack apparatuses for hearing or vision.
As a general reminder, this document anthropomorphizes 3175-B solely for ease of reading; 3175-B imitate, but do not possess, artificial intelligence.
EVENT LOG 3175/1
Timeframe: 12:00:00 - 12:29:59
<Begin Log>
[3175-B begin in gravity neutral stance. SONG takes center, while HELM and WILL flank its left and right, respectively]
[SONG initiates walking sequence. WILL and HELM follow in staggering order. 3175-B will stop 1.46 meters from their initial positions in sync with their first messages. SONG holds out both hands in an open gesture while swiveling its head]SONG: Do not be afraid. We have come to –
WILL: Say hello.
HELM: And say goodbye.
[As SONG speaks, 3175-B focus on a point down and forward from SONG]
SONG: [solemn] But first and foremost, we must…
SCP-3175-B: Thank you.
[3175-B register this synchronization in dialogue. Programs proceed past fail-safe protocols]
[HELM and SONG turn heads up and out toward the left]
HELM: The ones you invited.
SONG: [cordial] We are…
[SONG raises its head and right hand and turns its face and palm upward]
SONG: The “Time Travellers.”
HELM: We came from a point in spacetime without Miss Universe.
[HELM refocuses on previous point]
HELM: Sorry.
WILL: He was.
[SONG raises its right hand, calling earlier command]
SONG: [solemn] Yes.
SONG: [cordial] You are gracious, Mr. ███████, but we do not partake.
HELM: I am also piloting. This would spell disaster.
SONG: For the brandy, of course.
HELM: We came for a wish.
WILL: You wished to see space.
[SONG nods]
WILL: This next message will take time.
[WILL looks up and around, and executes a sweeping gesture with its right hand.]
WILL: Please, everyone. Take a seat. Enjoy yourselves.
[WILL begins walking]
SONG: Have that champagne. [places left hand on chest] On our behalf.
HELM: Drink as much as you desire. In six hours, you will all be… hungover.
SONG: [neutral] Very hungover.
[WILL stops at a point 2.73 meters from its previous position. It flexes its right arm, upturning the palm and parting the fingers between the middle and ring finger]
WILL: Please, allow me.
[WILL extends its left arm, partially closes the hand, and raises it. It brings the hands together while pronating the left. It holds this position for 1.34 seconds before supinating and extending the hands to their previous positions. WILL repeats this action, moving its right hand and holding position for variable timeframes]
WILL: Doors are complicated.
[WILL breaks from its actuator sequence to lower its left hand and fully unclench. It then moves this hand to another position, partially closes it as before, and returns to the previous actuator sequence]
WILL: “Robots from the future” don’t have to.
WILL: The first improves with age. The second does not.
SONG: So we kept one.
HELM: And discarded the other.
WILL: But more importantly: Doors are complicated.
[WILL runs through this sequence for 8 minutes and 16 seconds, intermittently interrupting it to lower and reposition the left hand. WILL then returns to its place beside SONG]
[HELM brings hands in front of chest, turning palms to face each other, hereby designated pilot stance (PS). HELM then inputs a new array into the electrogravitic controls, and begins droning at 80 dB and 20 Hz. The film crew reports seeing and hearing 3175-A hover between both hands and produce a low reverberation. It should be noted that 3175-A neither emits nor requires sound to operate]
SONG: This will take us.
WILL: Into the universe.
SONG: You will return.
[HELM ceases droning, returning hands and electrogravitic controls to their previous configuration]
HELM: You must return.
[3175-B refocus on point down and forward from SONG]
SONG: No harm will come to them.
HELM: So long as instructions are followed.
WILL: And before you ask, “What good is your word?”
HELM: Remember what brought us here.
SONG: You invite us.
HELM: [nodding outward] And they send your message.
WILL: You would not invite a guest who hurt your own.
SONG: When you are ready.
[WILL affects beckoning palm]
WILL: Come.
[WILL gradually bends over at the waist, generating a low reverberation that subsides as it slows to a stop]
HELM: The rest of you.
[HELM lifts and swivels its head]
HELM: Must follow our instructions.
WILL: Stop. [tilting head] Left.
SONG: Please kneel.
[HELM and SONG focus on point 10.1 meters away]
SONG: Please. Kneel.
WILL: This is for your sake.
WILL: Turn around.
HELM: It will survive.
SONG: Now, lean forward until your head touches the floor.
HELM: You may, instead, lie prone.
SONG: And clasp your hands behind your neck.
HELM: Yes.
SONG: You must if he is to reach the stars.
WILL: [stepping back] Back a little.
[SONG switches tone to imperative. 3175-B align their heads toward a point 10.3 meters away]
3175-B: No.
SONG: Do not leave.
WILL: Not yet.
[WILL looks back down, squaring elbows with palms facing outwards. It calls the previous tone while bringing hands towards its chest. It stops and produces a sharp click, before glancing toward SONG]
WILL: Ready.
[3175-B cycle through seven focal points, maintaining each orientation anywhere between 1 to 6 seconds before stiffly inclining their heads and moving onto the next point. After this sequence, HELM calls PS and rapidly reconfigures the electrogravitic controls via digital motion, and 3175-B face forward]
SONG: [solemn] Thank you for your cooperation.
SONG: [neutral] Please remain calm.
WILL: And comply with their demands.
[HELM inputs a series of relative coordinates]
<End Log>
EVENT LOG 3175/2
Timeframe: 12:29:59 - 12:56:32
<Begin Log>
[3175-B shift from gravity neutral stance to microgravity neutral stance]
[HELM reconfigures the electrogravitic controls. Report by POI-380 correlates these commands with reorientation of 3175-B within 3175-A-1. This places POI-380 in the center, with HELM behind him and WILL and SONG to his left and right, respectively]
SONG: ‘Their.’
WILL: The men in black.
HELM: You’ve worked with them before.
WILL: Albeit indirectly.
[WILL and SONG sequentially lower their heads toward the center]
WILL: You’re making a decision.
SONG: Ask us, or fight us.
WILL: You’re weighing the odds.
HELM: Calculating how much of us you can destroy before we retaliate.
SONG: We cannot.
WILL: So we will answer your question. They will be examined, and tested, and returned to their homes.
SONG: They will be put to sleep.
WILL: They will wake up, with no recollection of today.
HELM: But of a party where wine was served.
SONG: They will ask you what happened, and you will tell them: You all had fun, even if no one else showed.
HELM: Then you must send the message as if we never came.
SONG: If all goes as foreseen, no one will be hurt.
SONG: [cordial] So please, Mr. ███████. [pressing palms together] Don’t run us over?
[SONG produces a breathy exhalation, running forearm against forehead]
HELM: Yes.
[HELM inputs a set of relative coordinates]
WILL: Although it cannot be said we ‘go.’ We do not move -
SONG: - [neutral] So much as the universe moves around us. We are not rising; [looks down] the ground is falling away. [looks up] We will not orbit Earth; the Earth spins for us.
WILL: It is like general relativity.
HELM: Only ‘like.’
WILL: You have to start somewhere.
SONG: …It is a matter of perspective.
[HELM reaches end coordinate]
HELM: Absolute frame.
[WILL and SONG wait 3.17 seconds before refocusing on the center]
WILL: That is all we can say.
SONG: [cordial] You can figure out the rest.
[HELM calls droning actuator at a volume of 60 dB]
WILL: That… was for show.
[HELM ceases droning. WILL brings its focus and its right hand to its left forearm, where it begins to remove the USB flash drive from its slot]
WILL: You have many questions.
HELM: We have answers.
SONG: And patience.
HELM: We have all the time we ever need.
[WILL extracts the flash drive and refocuses on the center]
WILL: Nevertheless, we offer you this.
[WILL lowers the flash drive]
WILL: This contains every word and every action we see you using.
SONG: We give your predictive text… predictive text.
WILL: This serves only to facilitate communication.
SONG: It does not dictate what you say.
WILL: Feel free to challenge it. We understand you have a strong will.
SONG: …Do you want this?
HELM: Of course.
WILL: It abides by your morphological and syntactical preferences.
SONG: What do you take us to be?
WILL: One does not misspell their way to time travel.
[HELM reconfigures the electrogravitic controls as WILL assumes a kneeling stance, with the left foot forward. As reported by POI-380, WILL drifts forward into this stance, at which point gravity effects WILL. WILL then inserts the flash drive, and waits with arms reposed on its right knee]
[WILL briskly launches itself backwards. HELM reconfigures the electrogravitic controls, coinciding with WILL reassuming its previous position]
HELM: Easy there.
SONG: Take care you don’t obliterate the ship before we’ve sailed!
WILL: Not to impose, but it should be mentioned -
SONG: [neutral] There is one thing we omitted.
HELM: Destination.
HELM: We leave that to you.
[WILL raises its left arm for the duration of speech]
WILL: Heaven waits, Mr. ███████.
SONG: Choose.
[HELM nods, assumes PS, and inputs an absolute coordinate]
<End Log>
EVENT LOG 3175/3
NOTE: As interpreted, this event log contradicts standard chronology and empirical readings by RAF Fylingdales, HARBINGER (F-H2), and other Foundation satellites. Only the word of POI-380 and the programming for SCP-3175-B substantiate the following events.
[DATA EXPUNGED]
EVENT LOG 3175/4
Timeframe: 12:56:32 - 13:21:17
<Begin Log>
[HELM reconfigures the electrogravitic controls. Report by POI-380 correlates these commands with reorientation of 3175-B within 3175-A-1. This places POI-380 in the center, with HELM behind him and WILL and SONG at his left and right flanks, respectively]
SONG: From here?
HELM: We never left.
WILL: To them, at least.
SONG: From the party -
HELM: - 30 minutes and 28 seconds.
SONG: They will not.
WILL: The men in black will.
SCP-3175-B: No.
SONG: They will interrogate you.
WILL: And test you.
HELM: And, eventually, send you home.
SONG: But they will not take this from you.
SCP-3175-B: Everything.
[HELM inputs a set of relative coordinates]
WILL: What you would have said.
SONG: Except instead of ‘hoped…’
HELM: Say ‘was hoping.’
SONG: You would not be wrong.
[HELM reaches end coordinate]
SONG: We will return as we departed.
HELM: In an instant.
WILL: It may disorient you.
SONG: And terrify them.
WILL: But they will not shoot.
SONG: They will bark orders.
HELM: We must follow.
WILL: The software will outline the course of action you must take.
SONG: There will not be time to say anything more.
WILL: But you don’t have to.
SONG: We already know what you’re going to say.
SONG: [cordial] ███████.
SCP-3175-B: You will not be forgotten.
[HELM inputs a series of relative coordinates; 3175-B simultaneously assume gravity neutral stance. SONG switches tone to solemn]
SCP-3175-B: Peace.
SONG: You may lower your guns.
HELM: We will go quietly.
[3175-B walk in separate directions, reportedly in compliance with orders given by MTF Tau-8. As it slows to a stop, HELM extends its right hand with a pronated forearm]
HELM: Care.
WILL: You cannot grip it.
[HELM deactivates electrogravitic controls. WILL nods to the right]
WILL: There is a USB memory attached to his computer.
SONG: It is safe to remove.
[3175-B run an actuator sequence for the next 7 minutes and 46 seconds. Concurrently, MTF Tau-8 observe cooperation with orders involving the inspection and escort of 3175-B. 3175-B are seated and restrained in mobile humanoid transports at the end of this action sequence]
[3175-B remain motionless for 5 minutes and 23 seconds. After this time, 3175-B simultaneously call a previous line of dialogue at 10 dB]SCP-3175-B: Thank you.
[3175-B register this synchronization in dialogue. Programs proceed past fail-safe protocols and prepare for shutdown]
<End Log>
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Pending
Special Containment Procedures: MTF-Papa-94 (“Curators”) is assigned to securing the perimeter of SCP-XXXX; Dr. Hélde Elisa and O5-██ are charged with SCP-XXXX-1 and -2, respectively. Access to files on SCP-XXXX requires Level 4 clearance, while access to SCP-XXXX itself requires written approval from Dr. Elisa.
Description: SCP-XXXX refers to a large stone structure built on [REDACTED]. The building features a single steel gate, and resists any attempt to enter without the key (SCP-XXXX-1). The interior exceeds the dimensions of the exterior, consisting of █ levels containing multiple sets of doors. Each set is organized by an arbitrary category of end-of-the-world scenario; and each door is engraved with a title and one of four symbols:
- Cross.
- Circumpunct.
- Fragmented circle.
- Two concentric rings.
Doors connect to freestanding frames in a separate physical location and time. Addendum XXXX-B records seven expeditions conducted through these portals.
SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 refer to two brass keys of indiscernible make. These keys direct human subjects holding them toward SCP-XXXX, and respectively grant access to SCP-XXXX and Door █-█-1 (‘Inheritance’). Both were discovered in an envelope found on Site-██, addressed to O5-██ by personal name and O5 digit.
Addendum XXXX-A: Letter to O5-██
This addendum transcribes the letter attached to SCP-XXXX-1 and SCP-XXXX-2 upon discovery:
Let me start by congratulating you on your new position. Few titles speak to the strength and character of an individual as “Overseer,” and fewer still hold such sway. The Council is a force to be reckoned with, even more so with you in its ranks.
I’ve seen what it took you to climb that ladder – blood, grit, and cold, ruthless calculation. And your will, child… your will can only be weighed in lives, sacrificed for a greater cause. The time it required is irrelevant. You think you’ve only dedicated ██ years to this, but I know this took no less than a lifetime of preparation. Two lifetimes, in fact: your father was born to teach you. I saw that in him.
I see you in me. You’re opening your eyes to the world I’ve known, reaching for keys above doors I’ve locked. I am no longer in a position to stop you, however; so instead, I will show you what waits. And I will be there to meet you.
Addendum XXXX-B: Notable Expedition Logs
This addendum transcribes the video logs for seven expeditions conducted through doors inside SCP-XXXX. It should be noted that all Dr. Elisa presided over all expeditions, with assistance from on-site command.
Opening Statement: One D-Class Personnel equipped with a body camera is used in the expedition, henceforth known as D-1.
0000: [Using SCP-XXXX-2, D-1 opens the door labelled INHERITANCE and marked with two concentric rings]
0010: [Video feed shows a dark, empty vault]
D-1: I can’t see her.
Dr. Elisa: Turn on your fla… Wait, what did you say?
[D-1 powers on the flashlight on the body camera]
[The flashlight reveals a human female of unknown race and age, wearing a business suit. It stands at the far end of the empty room, staring at D-1]
Dr. Elisa: Something’s wrong.
Command: Vitals unchanged. No reaction from D-1.
Dr. Elisa: What do you see?
D-1: I see you.
Command: Papa-94, prepare for extraction.
MTF-Papa-94-3: In position.
Dr. Elisa: Back away from the entity.
D-1?
Need I remind you that disrega…
Entity: Come in.
[After a pause, D-1 approaches the entity]
MTF-Papa-94-3: Is the D-class supposed to do that?
Command: Negative.
MTF-Papa-94-3: Permission to take him out?
Dr. Elisa: Hold your fire.
Entity: Stop.
[D-1 stops]
Dr. Elisa: D-1, can you hear me?
D-1: I…
Entity: Breathe in.
[D-1 inhales deeply]
Entity: Breathe out.
[D-1 exhales deeply]
Dr. Elisa: Do not listen to h…
Entity: Die.
[Vitals for D-1 flatline. At the same time, the body camera jolts up to eye-level with the entity. Entity stares into camera]
Dr. Elisa: Close the door, now.
Command, can I get a reading on what happened to D-1?
Command: The kill switch was activated.
Dr. Elisa: …The kill switch.
Command: Yes, ma’am.
Dr. Elisa: Check orders. That didn’t come from me.
Command: Copy that.
…The door isn’t closing.
Dr. Elisa: Can we get through to Papa-94?
Command: Negative. It appears our transmissions were blocked by… An order.
From O5-██. Same one that activated the kill switch.
Dr. Elisa: Purge the system. We’ve been compromised.
Command: Copy that.
Dr. Elisa: And cut the feed. We’re potentially dealing with a Class 3 compulsory effect.
…Command?
Command.
Command: I hear you.
Dr. Elisa: Cut the f…
Entity: That won’t be necessary, Dr. Elisa.
[Dr. Elisa does not immediately respond]
Dr. Elisa: …Why not?
Entity: You’re not the one I’m waiting for.
[Video feed abruptly ends]
<End Log>
Closing Statement: Systems returned to normal, at which point the door was closed. Systems were later determined to be compromised by an unknown source; the order cited did not originate from O5-██.
Subsequent examinations found discrepancies with the post-action report given by MTF-Papa-94. According to MTF-Papa-94, D-1 was alone in the room, and still standing when the door closed, albeit unresponsive. During these examinations, SCP-XXXX-2 was also discovered missing from MTF-Papa-94.
SCP-XXXX-2 was later recovered on Site-██, in a similar envelope addressed to O5-██; only now engraved with the letter K.