Bird Cannon

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: As of this writing, SCP-XXXX is to remain in its location of discovery until a method of removal that does not summon instances of SCP-XXXX-A-X is discovered. As such, undercover foundation personnel are to monitor SCP-XXXX on a 24/7 basis, and are to report any anomalous activity outside of the the foundations existing knowledge of the objects established pattern, with a response dependent on the activity reported.

The foundation personnel stationed at SCP-XXXX are to keep tabs on all known military veterans within a 2,523.80 km2 (974.44 sq mi) range. When SCP-XXXX enters its activation period, the stationed personnel are to report this immediately, as to allow the foundation to send out agents relative to the number of veterans within SCP-XXXX’s range. These foundation agents are to log and report any instances of SCP-XXXX-A-X to the foundation, along with a report of activity.

In order to avoid witnesses to SCP-XXXX's anomalous activities, Foundation personnel are to stage celebratory events as a means of distracting the local populace until SCP-XXXX returns to dormancy. If any witnesses to SCP-XXXX,s anomalous activity are discovered, they are to be detained and administered Class A amnestics. Following the event, any individuals in possession of SCP-XXXX are to also be administered Class A amnestics following the dematerialization of SCP-XXXX-A-X. Foundation personnel are to attempt to capture SCP-XXX-A-X instances before they begin their path to their targets for the sake of research Following Incident XXXX-1, any attempts to capture, kill, or otherwise hinder SCP-XXXX-A-X instances are strongly discouraged. For further details, see Interview Log XXXX-1
Description: SCP-XXXX is a German 15 cm sFH 18 (15-cm- schwere Feldhaubitze 18) located in ████████, Canada. Outside of its established pattern of behavior, SCP-XXXX has displayed no anomalous properties, and will remain dormant for the majority of the calendar year. The sole period of anomalous behavior demonstrated by SCP-XXXX will occur on the 11th of November of that year, precisely at 1100 hours.

Following it's activation, SCP-XXXX will dispense numerous instances of SCP-XXXX-A-X¹ out of its barrel. SCP-XXXX-A-X appear to be birds of the Streptopelia risoria family, with all known instances suffering from albinism. Investigation of SCP-XXXX for a method of storing or dispensing these instances has proven inconclusive, even during it's activation period.

The instances of SCP-XXXX-A will seek out any individuals within its range who meet the following criteria.

• Have served in the Army, Navy, or Airforce of any known military service
• Has been involved in active combat during the above service
• Suffered some kind of grievous physical or psychological trauma
• Have no living or nearby relatives, or is isolated from their community

If the above criteria are met, an instance of SCP-XXXX-A-X will manifest and travel by air to their current place of residence. Attempts to shoot down instances of SCP-XXXX-A-X have been invariably met with failure regardless of the skill of the shooter or the caliber of the weapon, as SCP-XXXX-A-X will not display any kind of reaction or noticeable injury. Upon the arrival of SCP-XXXX-A-X to its targets residence, it will attempt to make itself known to the person inside, typically by repeatedly flying into windows that the target is closest too until it is allowed inside.

Upon making contact with its target, SCP-XXXX-A-X will remain within arms reach of the individual until the day has passed, after which all instances of SCP-XXXX-A-X will disappear. In the majority of cases, SCP-XXXX-A-X instances have manifested with scraps of paper tied to their legs in the style of a carrier pigeon, which are to be referred to as SCP-XXXX-B-X.

Instances of SCP-XXXX-B-X are letters written to the target of SCP-XXXX-A-X. These letters are addressed to the target, who will recognize the name of the sender, generally as someone they had a close, personal relationship with. Research into the senders of these letters has shown that the names written down belong to individuals who are deceased. The letters show no anomalous features outside of this.

Addendum XXXX-1: The following are a selection of SCP-XXXX-B instances

+ SCP-XXXX-B-2

Dearest Emmet

It has been far too long since we have last seen each other. The touch of your lips still taunts me with its absence, and I still yearn for the warmth of your embrace. In our time on the frontlines in France, I lived without knowing what would happen beyond it. What would happen beyond all the blood and horror of it. I was listless and alone.

This all changed when I met you. Your sharpness of mind and tongue left me feeling like a schoolgirl, heart all a flutter and stomach twisting into knots. I couldn't believe my luck when you reciprocated, especially with how dangerous such things were in our time. Maybe that's what attracted me to you, the danger of being discovered, the risk of it, the thrill of it.

I can't say for certain if that is true, but I do know that my love for you has not wavered even after all these years apart, and, though it may sound cruel, I can not wait until I can see you again, to feel the touch of your lips and the warmth of your embrace.

Sincerely yours
James Willards

+ SCP-XXXX-B-4

Yo Joey, It's Drake,

Just wanted to check in on you, I know you probably aren't doing so hot, watching those guys go out like they did. I just wanted to tell you that it wasn't your fault man, never was and never will be. You were a good friend to us, just wish I coulda told you that earlier. Take care of yourself man.

P.S If you still got that 5 of clubs, can you keep that on you when you get here? I'm trying to get a collection going.

+ SCP-XXXX-B-7

It's Thomas you son of a bitch.

You wanna go and fuck my wife after I get blown up by some kid with a bomb strapped to their chest, and still say you were my friend?

Fuck you Bro! If I could beat the shit out of you right now I would, you piece of shit.

When you curl up and die, I'm gonna be waiting on the other side just so I can beat the crap out of you for the rest of forever. You fucked with the wrong person! Fuck you!

Addendum XXXX-2: Interview Log XXXX-1

Interviewed: Agent Martinez

Interviewer: Dr. Ghiray

Foreword: Agent Martinez has recently suffered severe injuries to his hands and arms during an attempt to transport SCP-XXXX to Site-██

<Begin Log>

Dr. Ghiray: Good morning Agent Martinez, my name is Dr. Ghiray and I will be conducting an interview with you regarding your recent injuries.

Agent Martinez: Alright Doc.

Dr. Ghiray: Ok, to start off, can you describe what exactly you were doing before the incident occurred?

Agent Martinez: I wasn't doing much of anything, just keeping watch like I was told, y'know? Acting like the good little soldier boy that I am, while a couple of my teammates were trying to get that thing in the back of the truck.

Dr. Ghiray: Ok, and can you describe how you acquired your injuries while doing this?

Agent Martinez: Yeah, a bird did it.

Dr. Ghiray: A bird?

Agent Martinez: That's what I said. Just a little white bird. Steiner started screaming about how it came out of the cannon, so I, in my infinite wisdom, decided to grab the thing.

Dr. Ghiray: And is this when you were injured?

Agent Martinez: Yup, as soon as I had my hands on the thing it just blew up.

Dr. Ghiray: So you're saying the bird… exploded?

Agent Martinez: You're asking some really tough questions, y'know that? But yeah, it exploded. I can't remember much of anything after that on account of being, y'know, blown up, but you can probably tell what kind of damage it did. (Agent Martinez raises his hands, which are both in casts with several fingers being missing)

Dr. Ghiray: I see. Well Agent Martinez, thank you for your time, I wish you a speedy recovery.

Agent Martinez: You too Doc, I'm gonna go beg for some painkillers.

<End Log>

Closing Statement: Following this interview, containment procedures were updated in order to avoid further incidents. Agent Martinez is still in recovery, and will be fitted with prosthetics that will allow him to return to duty.

Footnotes

1. The number of instances is dependent on the number of individuals within its range who meet the listed criteria