Per 
TEXT
SCP-XXXX shortly before recovery.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: Due to its cognitohazardous properties, SCP-XXXX shall be stored in a large standard containment box lined with aluminum foam on the interior. So long as it remains in its box, SCP-XXXX may be stored in Site-64’s C Wing warehouse along with other SCPs that have been deemed safe.
SCP-XXXX must be kept within its box in its own containment unit and shall be checked for changes at least one a week via security feed. Should SCP-XXXX’s box be compromised, a D-Class personal (or security if no immediate threat is perceived) must close the box and ensure that all hatches are secure.1 All personnel entering the chamber must wear helmets modified with aluminum foam to mitigate the effects of SCP-XXXX-12. These helmets can be found at the entrance of the containment unit.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a 9.7m tall marionette made to be attached to a parade float. While not definite, evidence suggests it may have originated in Göttingen, Germany. Its limbs and head are made of stained oak wood, while any elements covered by fabric are made of an alloy. Tests on SCP-XXXX’s materials suggest that its hair possess human origins. The German words “Der Puppenspieler”3 are engraved on the right forearm. There are multiple hooks across the body of SCP-XXXX intended to be attached to steel wires and rope, however they have not been attached since the object’s recovery from its parade float.
SCP-XXXX possess two instances of SCP-XXXX-1. SCP-XXXX-1 instances are the “eyes” of the marionette and where it is believed the cognitohazard properties of SCP-XXXX originate. Individuals within 30 meters of SCP-XXXX-1 without proper protection begin to experience blurred vision, nearsightedness, and intense migraines. Exposure to SCP-XXXX-1 for more than 30 seconds will begin to produce bruising on the surface of brain. This has resulted in cases of Oscillopsia and what victims have described as “choppy” or “lagging” vision. More than 1 minute of exposure will result in deeper bruising and concussion-like symptoms which are often irreversible. Two minutes of exposure or more will result in death.
It is believed that the irises of SCP-XXXX-1 produce a ray of anomalous energy. Direct “eye contact” with SCP-XXXX will result in immediate death via bruising on the brain. Protective gear will not provide defense against direct eye contact.
-
- _
On ██/██/1976, the Foundation had taken notice of an incident in which over a dozen had died and 7 had been reported missing after an unknown fatal disease struck during a parade in Göttingen, Germany. Mobile Task Force Upsilon-4 (Sugar Pill) was deployed to contain the contagion. Upon arrival on site and autopsy of several bodies Dr. Kathryn Grace found that all bodies recovered had deep cranial bruising however she found no evidence of blunt force trauma consistent with concussions.
Dr. Grace was unable to verify that a contagion was involved in the deaths and switched focus from diseases to a possible cognitohazard object. After reviewing a local TV broadcast of the parade, Upsilon-4 members found that fatalities were consistent with SCP-XXXX’s progress in the parade.
Upsilon-4 was able to locate the parade float that SCP-XXXX was attached to, along with several other parade apparatuses, in a gravel lot outside of Göttingen. A total of █ dead parade attendants were found in the area. No foundation members were fatally harmed in the acquisition of SCP-XXXX. During the containment, Corporal ██████ reported screaming in the vicinity however the scream was not heard by any other task force members.
On ██/██/1976 Dr. Grace filed the following report:
Field Report 1-XXXX-B
Date: ██/██/1976
Mobile Task Force: Upsilon-4
Subject: SCP-XXXX Origin Report
Team Lead: Dr. Kathryn Grace
I am growing increasingly perplexed regarding the origins of SCP-XXXX. After 34 hours Upsilon-4 discovered the warehouse where they believed SCP-XXXX was created, located at [REDACTED]. We did not enter the site until 45 minutes after arrival in order to ensure the safety of our team. What we found inside was disturbing to many of our task force members.
The inside of the warehouse was decorated as if it were a carnival. There were two red and yellow tents in the main room. There were no ceiling lights in the warehouse, however multiple streetlights were installed throughout. Objects in the warehouse included: A puppet show theater, red balloons, a small carousel, a mannequin equipped with “clown” attire, and a large empty case lined with aluminum foam on the interior.
Once the main room was secure, Upsilon-4 investigated the two tents. The first tent in the room had a sign displayed over it reading “Magic Show”. The following articles were found in the tent’s interior: A pentagram drawn from human blood, multiple dolls impaled by needles, scentless candles, what appears to be a religious alter, knives, six books, and 2 cups, one of which contained human blood residue.
The second tent in the warehouse was labeled “Freak Show”. The following was found in the second tent’s interior: A cadaver missing its brain, eyes, and spinal cord, a jar of eyes with various origins, a large jar containing a human brain in formaldehyde, [DATA EXPUNGED], and numerous dissection instruments.
A smaller second room was located behind curtains upon further investigation. The ceiling and walls of the interior were covered entirely by aluminum foam. Upsilon-4 recovered the body of a man now identified as Elias Sauer within the smaller room. Sauer was wearing a wooden mask which Foundation researchers have traced to 450 BC in Mesopotamia. Autopsy of Sauer determined that he had committed suicided via gunshot 40 minutes before Upsilon-4 entered the warehouse.
We were unable to recover any information regarding Elias Sauer before we were ordered to return to [REDACTED] on ██/██/1976. Private █████ recovered two notes during the investigation. All other evidence has been expunged from the warehouse. I have submitted a request to continue the investigation with a new MTF to the O-5 Council.
Note:
Multiple Upsilon-4 members have sustained significant mental trauma from this investigation. Maybe next time assign us to an anomaly we are actually trained for.
- Dr. Kathryn Grace
The following notes from the warehouse at [REDACTED] have been translated from German.
War, famine, death. It is unbearable.
I have seen it. Visions of the perfect show.
A puppet show.THOSE WHO FOLLOW WILL BE ENLIGHTENED.
Those who resist will perish.I will bring peace.
It is too strong.
It is not subtle.
But I am out of time.
-
- _
On 5/15/1993 a level 1 foundation member named ██████ █████ reported a “screaming” noise originating in site 64’s storage warehouse. SCPs in the area included SCP-█████, SCP-█████, SCP-XXXX, SCP-4695, and SCP-██████. Security footage did not reveal any details on the incident nor did it pick up any noises.
Incident Report XXXX-01:
On ██/██/2007 site 64 director Edgar Holman approved a rearrangement of site 64’s C Wing in order to accommodate an influx of anomalous objects. While attempting to relocate SCP-XXXX’s containment box, one foundation member was crushed by SCP-XXXX’s containment box, while another experienced minor effects from SCP-XXXX-1. For reasons still undetermined, the box of SCP-XXXX was dented in several areas, the hatches were unlatched, and the card reader had short circuited. The fingerprints of ██████ █████ were found on the hatches. █████ has not been employed by the Foundation since 1998.
The following attachment is an interview log with the surviving foundation member from incident XXXX-01.
Video Log - Interview XXXX-02
Date: ██/██/2007
Subject: Incident XXXX-01
Interviewer: Dr. Avery Sanchez
Interviewee: Elijah Bolson - Level 1 staff member - Site 64
[BEGIN LOG]
Dr. Sanchez: Good morning Mr. Bolson. How are we doing today?
Bolson: I’m fine.
Dr. Sanchez takes a seat.
Dr. Sanchez: Wonderful. We’re here today to discuss the incident with SCP-XXXX yesterday. Let’s start from the beginning. How did this incident start?
Bolson clears his throat
Bolson: Hmm. Well, the boss told us we needed to move the containment boxes from the old area to the new one. I took the new kid with me… Rogers, that was his name. He was new and didn’t really know what it was he was doing. I told him to go wait over by the boxes while I went to get the forklift. I don’t know if he was messin’ with them or someth-
Dr. Sanchez: No, his fingerprints weren’t on the hatches.
Bolson: Oh, well, either way he was over there and I came back with the forklift. I figured I’d lift the larger boxes first and get those outta the way, so I picked up the box with the thing in it-
Dr. Sanchez: SCP-XXXX?
Bolson: Yeah, the puppet thing. Anyways, I picked up the box and moved it over a bit with the forklift and Rogers said somethin’ about it not being were it belonged… I-I don’t know. The kid went to fix the problem and the box fell on top of him. I didn’t really see it happen but when I got off the lift he was there on under the box. Come to find out later he was dead. Crushed to death, poor guy.
Dr. Sanchez: You had mentioned getting a headache? When did that happen?
Bolson: Right around when I saw Rogers on the ground. I just thought he had slipped or somethin’. Then I got this… This strange urge to go open the box. When I came to my senses I got myself a headache. Hit like a ton of bricks outta nowhere. Vision got kinda blurry too.
Dr. Sanchez: Have there been any lingering effects?
Bolson: Ehh, well… The headache is mostly gone now. Vision still a little blurry but I think it’s fine.
Dr. Sanchez makes a note on her clipboard
Dr. Sanchez: I’m going to schedule a checkup for you and an MRI scan just to make sure everything is alright.
Bolson: Really, I’m feeling fine.
Dr. Sanchez: We just want to be sure there are no long lasting effects.
Bolson mumbles something
Dr. Sanchez: Alright Mr. Bolson if there’s nothing else that will conclude our interview.
Bolson gets out of his chair
Bolson: Good, I’m starv-
[END LOG]
Note:
SCP-XXXX is to be moved to its own containment unit and be watched for any changes. It should still remain in its box for the safety of Foundation members. More testing should be done to determine any memetic properties of the anomaly. We will need more observation before reclassifying SCP-XXXX as Euclid.
-
- _
The following footage and notices are compiled from Site 64 between 6:31 AM and 9:45 PM during Incident XXXX-02 on 8/09/2020.
Containment Unit - 28 - SCP-XXXX
DATE: 8/09/2020
Name: David Collins
SUBJECT: Prep for scan test
IN: 6:31 AM
Out:Notes:
VIDEO LOG
DATE: 8/09/2020
TIME: 7:57 AM
LOCATION: Containment Unit 28 - SCP-XXXX
[BEGIN LOG]
A door is heard opening out of view of camera
Female Voice: Let go of me! You’ll be terminated!
Two foundation members walk in view, restraining Sophia Turner. Their movements are unnatural, long and slow.
Sophia Turner: Where are we? Tell me!
The foundation members drop Turner in front of a large box. Turner takes a breath and looks up at her captors.
Sophia Turner: What is this?
One of the foundation members walks up to the box and lifts its lid. The camera feed becomes distorted and then cuts out completely. Female screaming can be heard, presumably from Turner.
[END LOG]
NOTICE FROM SITE DIRECTOR EDGAR HOLMAN
There has been a security breach. All personnel must seek shelter immediately. More information to follow.
— Edgar Holman, Director, Site 64
VIDEO LOG
DATE: 8/09/2020
TIME: 9:03 AM
LOCATION: Site 64 Security Block
[BEGIN LOG]
The shadow of a female figure appears as a door opens off camera, flooding the room with light. A shuffling noise is heard, the source of which cannot be seen.
Distant Voice: Hallway 7 is clear!
The door shuts and a figure, with long, slow movements walks into view. The figure shuffles into the blue light cast from a nearby monitor and is revealed to be Sophia Turner. She walks, slowly, over to a console on the desk. She sits down in a chair and places her hands on the keyboard of the console.
Two minutes pass before Turner begins moving again. She types a password and accesses the admin console. She types into an open window without hesitation. After 10 seconds she stops and then presses the enter key.
[END LOG]
NOTICE FROM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF CONTAINMENT
THERE WAS NO SECURITY BREACH. NOTHING ESCAPED. NO PERSONNEL WHERE HARMED. NO INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED. COME SEE FOR YOURSELF.
— Sophia Turner, Assistant Director of Containment, Site 64
VIDEO LOG
DATE: 8/09/2020
TIME: 9:09 AM
LOCATION: Site 64 Security Block
[BEGIN LOG]
Sophia Turner is seen sitting completely still by the admin console. The door to the room opens, illuminating the room. A foundation guard walks into the camera's view.Guard: Clear! Wait… Mrs. Turner? We're in full lockdown, wh-
Turner get out of her seat and approaches the guard.
Guard: Mrs. Turner?
Turner opens her mouth as if screaming but there is no sound.
Guard: What the ███!
The Guard hits Turner on the side of the head with his rifle. Turner falls to the ground unconscious.
[END LOG]
NOTICE FROM SITE DIRECTOR EDGAR HOLMAN
Discard the previous notice. We have determined that a containment breach involving SCP-XXXX took place at 6:35 AM. There are no known casualties at this time, however numerous personnel are missing. I ask that at this time everyone remains calm and reports any unusual activities. More information to come.
— Edgar Holman, Director, Site 64
VIDEO LOG
DATE: 8/09/2020
TIME: 9:29 AM
LOCATION: Site 64 E Wing Storage - Hallway 3
[BEGIN LOG]
4 Foundation Guards run into view of the camera and stop next to a door labeled SCP-XXXX.Guard 1: We have arrived at the containment unit of XXXX. There's a lot of commotion going on in there. Sounds like they might be trying to move something.
The guard stops to listen to commands echoed through his earpiece.
Guard 1: Understood director. Alright, standard entry protocol! Avoid casualties.
Other Guards: Yessir!
Three guards flank the entrance to the door while the first attempts to accesses the it. After 5 seconds the door opens and the guards rush into the room.
[END LOG]
NOTICE FROM SITE DIRECTOR EDGAR HOLMAN
THE CONTAINMENT BREACH HAS BEEN RESOLVED. SCP-XXXX has been re-secured. All normal actives are to resume. Assistant Director of Containment Sophia Turner was injured and placed into intensive care. Two other personnel were retrieved without significant injury. Until further notice, all testing of SCP-XXXX is to be halted. No staff are to enter the containment unit of SCP-XXXX without level 4 permission. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
— Edgar Holman, Director, Site 64
