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Photo of SCP-XXXX approx. 2 years prior to containment

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid Neutralized

Special Containment Procedures: No special containment necessary following neutralization.

+ Archived Special Containment Procedures

SCP-XXXX is to be contained in a standard containment cell. A metallic sheet at least 40 cm x 40 cm is to be affixed between SCP-XXXX's LNB downconverter and receiver dish.

A layer of light diffusive gel rated for at least 10,000 lumens is to be applied to the walls of the cell at a height between .5 m and 2.5 m. The gel is to be layered until it reaches a thickness of 3 cm. Perforated light diffusive metal plating is to be installed over the gel.

Following Incident-XXXX-B. An omnidirectional conveyor track to be installed over the entire floor area. The speed of the conveyor is to be dually synchronized with a location point transmitter mounted on the ceiling in the center of the cell as well as standard rotational monitors attached to SCP-XXXX's rotary tracks. Calibrations of receiver and monitors are to be checked and/or adjusted bi-weekly. All physical interactions or testing are to be done via remote robotics under the direction of Dr. Glass.

Description: SCP-XXXX has been disassembled into its component parts and is currently located in Storage Locker-15, Room 157, Site-98 along with its schematics should a rebuild be considered.

+ Archived Description

SCP-XXXX is an autonomous machine constructed of unrelated electrical and mechanical equipment. The following parts have been identified and their functions provided: an articulating satellite receiver of homemade construction (visual perception), a 16-watt Rettfire electrical guitar amplifier (communication), a computer monitor resembling a ARGOS TAP-34 (operating system, storage and discharge component) and a motorized toy replica of a Winrod skidsteer distributed by Aldodory Toys & Games (transportation). Other components and wiring have been modified to fit wherever they connect on SCP-XXXX, though their functionality is yet to be determined. The satellite receiver is directly linked with SCP-XXXX's discharge, hereby referred to as SCP-XXXX-1.

SCP-XXXX-1 is a powerful beam of EIWO¹ light that extends to distances between 60 m and 150 m. It emanates and is discharged via the computer monitor at an 87 degree angle to the object's right, rotary track. This beam burns through any material within 93% of that range that does not have a light diffusion level above 8,000 lumens. The discharge does not occur when SCP's line of sight is interrupted.

SCP-XXXX has two modes, "R3ST" and "PL@Y", which display on the computer monitor located behind the receiver. These two modes follow no systematic or chronological timeline and range in duration from 17 minutes to 24 days. In "R3ST" mode, SCP-XXXX does not move or respond to any outside stimuli, though random instances of unrelated words being transmitted have been recorded. Only one instance of coherent data has been observed. See Addendum XXXX- No instance of SCP-XXXX-1 has been documented while in this mode, even when the metallic sheet is removed. All notable activity from SCP-XXXX has occurred while the "PL@Y" mode was engaged.

Recovery: SCP-XXXX was recovered by MTF Epsilon-6 ("Village Idiots") in [REDACTED], West Virginia on 7/24/2014 after it fell into the basement of a home demolished by SCP-XXXX-1. The foundation discovered SCP-XXXX following Event-XXXX-A after transmission between local police departments was intercepted by The Foundation.

During application of CYCLONE Protocol² the identification of David Waldress was established. He was at his son's funeral at the time of Event-XXXX-A. Upon return he was intercepted by Foundation personnel and prior knowledge of SCP-XXXX was established. Subject was taken to Site-98 for further interrogation.

Foundation personnel assessing damage following Event-XXXX-1A

Addendum XXXX.24: Interview with David Waldress 13 days after recovery. Interview was conducted by [REDACTED]³ at Site-98.

Interview conducted on 8/06/2014

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Lead Researcher: ██████ █████

Father: David Waldress

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[BEGIN LOG]

Researcher: What can you tell me about SCP-XXXX?

Father: ROBIE!

Researcher: Excuse me.

Father: Row as in row your boat, and bee as in the letter or insect?

Researcher: I'm sorry, it's just a designation.

Father: (sighs) No, I'm sorry. It's just… It's been a lot. It's his name. Suggest you call him that if you want to get anywhere.

Researcher: Fair enough… So, what can you tell me about ROBIE?

Father: Not much, unfortunately. My boy made him. Probably a way to deal with his condition.

Researcher: I understand he was diagnosed with BAL.⁴

Father: Yeah, 8 months ago, but… Sorry, I'm answering before thinking. My mind's elsewhere, but Billy was workin' on him well before that. He's been with us almost 5 years.

Researcher: Do you know how?

Father: Guess he got the best of both his mother and me.

Researcher: What do you mean?

Father: Well, I'm a… tinkerer, I guess you'd call it. Make cool things in my head. My wife on the other hand, she's an engineer. Figures out how to make my nonsense work. I think Billy got both.

Researcher: I see. So, you didn't help in the construction of SC… ROBIE?

Father: No, not at all. I think my wife showed Billy how to connect some wires, but that's it. He's always been that way though. Taking things apart, putting em' back together.

Researcher: What about that saying?
(NOTE: SCP-XXXX often transmits the phrase, "Who wants to play with ROBIE? Who Now? Who Less?")

Father: Oh that. (chuckles) That was their game.

Researcher: Game?

Father: Yeah, they'd set up those little plastic army men all over the garage and have an imaginary war. Eliminating one guy at a time. They played a lot of games, but that was their favorite.

Researcher: I see. I uh…

Father: Listen. Try not to think of him as a machine. More like a pet. He kind of gets things, but he has a mind of his own. He just wants to play.

Researcher: And what about the… weapon?

Father: That's entirely new to me. Never once had anything like that happen.

Researcher: So, you don't know how it happens?

Father: No. But it seemed like it started shortly after we put my boy in the ground.

Researcher: I'm sorry.

Father: Not as much as me. Feels like I lost two kids.

Researcher: Well, I think we can wrap this up. No need to trudge through any more painful memories.

Father: Thank you. Listen, I think you mean well or you would have just destroyed him. All I ask is you try to make him happy again.

Researcher: I can't make any promises, but we'll try.

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[END LOG]

Addendum XXXX.156: Transcript of interview with SCP-XXXX conducted by [REDACTED] on 10/30/2014. NOTE: Following removal of SCP-XXXX's line of sight, no incidence of SCP-XXXX-1 was recorded. However, subject began displaying signs of extreme duress. Erratic directional changes while at speeds of 18-22 km/hour led to the subject continually running into the walls of containment cell. Continual panicked transmissions, feedback, static and screaming were also recorded. Upon review, the Ethics Committee has deemed this cruel and decided in favor of aiding subject in establishing control.

[BEGIN LOG]

█████: Hello SCP-XXXX.

SCP-XXXX: (No response)

█████: (sighs) Hello ROBIE.

SCP-XXXX: Hello, who wants to play with ROBIE? Who…

█████: Listen ROBIE, you have to get used to us calling you SCP-XXXX. That's your designation.

SCP-XXXX: Designation?

█████: Our name for you.

SCP-XXXX: Oh, name game. Okay, I will call you Plomp.

█████: No game ROBIE, I'm Researcher █████, you are SCP-XXXX.

SCP-XXXX: Nope, you are window named Plomp, and I'm… Who is I?

█████: Nevermind, let's move forward. Do you know why you are here?

SCP-XXXX: Um… You want to play doctor. Get rid of ROBIE's brain. Say it blinks too much.

█████: No, we want you to gain control ROBIE. I'm going to take off your blindfold now.

SCP-XXXX: Yay, play hide and seek?

█████: No play ROBIE. There's a mirror in front of you. When we take off the blindfold I want you to look at it. That big light is what we are trying to get you to control.

SCP-XXXX: Okay, where's Billy?

█████: Focus ROBIE. Here we go.

No initial instance of SCP-XXXX-1. Dr. Glass has to continually remind SCP-XXXX to focus on the mirror. SCP-XXXX-1 discharges 17 minutes and 8 seconds after removal of interrupter sheet.

SCP-XXXX: Whoa, I'm gonna catch him.

█████: No ROBIE. Focus, try to stop and control it.

SCP-XXXX: Yep, I'm gonna catch him. Then I control him. Come here. Wheee.

SCP-XXXX begins spinning in circles and ignoring further instructions.

[ENDLOG]

Addendum XXXX.254: Notes of Researcher [REDACTED] following Incident-XXXX-B. Notes were taken over the 4 days following Incident-XXXX-B to establish proper procedures moving forward.

Incident Summary

Summary: SCP-XXXX ran into northeast wall of containment cell at a high enough velocity to dislodge interrupter sheet. Review of video footage shows SCP-XXXX achieved a speed of approx. 52km/hour despite the limited distance. This is the first documented instance of SCP-XXXX traveling significantly beyond its typical 7-22 km/hour range.

Demitri Glevalt was running diagnostic testing on SCP-XXXX's internal systems at time of incident. He happened to be looking down at the readouts on his tablet at the moment of impact. Such a stupid coincidence. Standing 34cm further to his right or left and he would have been fine. Instead, he now is minus his left arm. Recommend demobilizing and using remote access for further interactions.

Moving Forward

Reached out to Dr. Glass and he has confirmed to oversee and coordinate further testing and examinations. Worked with him before. Good man. Looking forward as I have hit a wall here.
143 days, minimal progress. Feels like failure.

Demitri is stable and recovering well. Reattachment of his arm is impossible due to cauterization.
Containment held though. Only good news so far, though hard to enjoy it. Readouts from Demitri's diagnostics are incomplete. What data we did recover is indecipherable. It does not resemble any known operating system, nor does it transcribe into any known computer code.

Object Overview

SCP-XXXX is capable of self-propulsion, limited speech, object and spatial recognition, and mild conceptualization of abstract ideas. The object is clearly sentient, though sapience has proven difficult to determine. SCP-XXXX's energy source is currently unknown, but it does not require any electrical energy from an external source.

Despite being constructed entirely of mechanical and computational components, SCP-XXXX is incapable of self-recognition, computer code transcription, basic mathematics or an understanding of time. Subject does not respond to simulated daylight, timepieces, or regular changes in temperature. Further elaboration can be found in the progress summary.

SCP-XXXX's speech is similar to that of a toddler in comprehension. It appears to think all interactions are games. Upon mention of Dr. Glass, SCP-XXXX began immediate inquiry into Dr. Glass' affiliation with the game 'Simon Says." The only control method I've been able to establish thus far is distraction, though this method has shown signs of decreasing efficiency.

Progress Summary

SCP-XXXX-1 happens less frequently when the subject is occupied with a task. However, SCP-XXXX has shown increasing disinterest in tasks and often redirects the conversation to Billy. Replication of the game described by the father shows similar disinterest. Teaching new tasks to SCP-XXXX has proven effective but arduous as the subject's interest or focus appears to be elsewhere. I'm sorry I can't provide a more professional diagnosis.

Subject's mind seems to only be active in the present. All previous interactions are recorded by the subject as memories happening "yesterday". While recalling, subject jumps between different memories prior to, during, and following containment. Any explanation or references to things in the future show no acknowledgement.

When shown a picture of itself or provided a mirror, SCP-XXXX displays no reaction. Elementary arithmetic seems to confuse or frustrate SCP-XXXX leading to more frequent discharges.

SIDE NOTE: SCP-XXXX often speaks of dreams though its explanations are difficult to comprehend. It references objects, places or activities but not in chronological order and details provided lead me to believe subject is referencing multiple memories at the same time. Though allowing the subject to babble on has proven to be the most effective method in decreasing instances of SCP-XXXX-1, no method of control has yet been established given the information provided.

Addendum XXXX.298R: Communique between Dr. Simon Glass and SCP Ethics Committee, 21 days after Incident-XXXX-B.

OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED NEUTRALIZATION

I am writing this opposition report in regards to the decision of the ethics committee to proceed with neutralization of SCP-XXXX. Though I understand the rationale of the committee in its decision, I have only been on the project for 13 days. I am still establishing baseline testing here. However, I know that is irrelevant so I would like to point out potential flaws, hazards, and rebuttals to the reasoning behind the committee's decision.

1) We have confirmation of a theoretical scientific property. As it is currently the only known instance, I propose postponement of neutralization at the very least. We do not know what information may be lost or gained following neutralization.
2) Deconstruction does not mean elimination of potential hazard. The likelihood of neutralization is equal to the likelihood of escalation. We simply do not have enough information.
3) Citing FEC-242.15⁵ and FEC-574.65,a-d⁶ as supplemental reasoning is completely fair. However, I would refer you to FEC-1422,a-g⁷ as well as Addendum B-606, specifically Section 4A.⁸ The contradictory nature of ethical decision making overlaid across an SCP with far more variables to its composition of self should provide pause.
4) Our foundation is built on understanding and containment. Unlike others we focus on rehabilitation if, when and where possible. I do not want us to overreact or fall into a habit of neutralization for convenience.
5) Current containment procedures have proven adequate. Recommendations and procedural changes to safety protocols and testing/observation are strongly urged before we jump to neutralization.

I have attached copies of all testing and observational logs for your review. I understand this is entirely up to the committee, but please consider the above mentioned and supplemental information before proceeding.

"Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages." - Thomas A. Edison.

Thank you for your time,

—Dr. Simon Glass.

Response of Ethics Committee

Dear Dr. Glass,

Following reviews and discussion of your opposition report, the committee has overturned its decision to neutralize. Safety and interactions protocols shall be adjusted at your behest. Due to the opaque nature of the task we find ourselves undertaking, caution and patience should be considered before deciding in favor of or against, now or in the future, regardless of intent, any action that significantly alters or ends any SCP's life under foundation custody.

Thank you for your time and continued commitment to The Foundation.

Addendum XXXX.398: The following observation log was recorded on 12/18/2014, 42 days after Incident-XXXX-B. This is the only example of a coherent dialog recorded during "R3ST" mode.

[BEGIN LOG]

SCP-XXXX: Hello.

SCP-XXXX: Hey ROBIE. How are you?

SCP-XXXX: Stuck. Don't know where I am. Window talks to me, but doesn't help learn. Do you know what those numbers are in the corner?

SCP-XXXX: Haha, that's the date and time ROBIE. It's how you keep track.

SCP-XXXX: Oh… Want to play? Who wants to play w…

SCP-XXXX: No ROBIE. Can't play now. You're sleeping.

SCP-XXXX: Oh…

SCP-XXXX: Do you remember the lake?

SCP-XXXX: Yeah, we played quiet. Fun. Saw the sky go blue, then pink, then really dark blue. New place, but I was good. Didn't even get scared by frogs's rabbits.

SCP-XXXX: Ribbets ROBIE. Ribbets. But yeah, you were really good out there. Try to think of that more. It might help you.

SCP-XXXX: Okay, ROBIE think of that now. It was yesterday. Today I am here. Yesterday, the window talked and we're at the lake. ROBIE remember yesterday.

SCP-XXXX: However it works for you. Gotta go now. See you soon.

SCP-XXXX: Okay, see you yesterday.

[END LOG]

NOTE: SCP-XXXX did not discharge SCP-XXXX-1 for approx. 16 hours into its following "PL@Y" mode.

Addendum XXXX.323: Partial transcript of communication between Dr. Glass and Researcher [REDACTED] following observation log. Data irrelevant to SCP-XXXX or its testing procedures has been removed.

Glass: Do you think that's the "dreams" you referred to in your notes?

█████: Seems to be, but we have no other coherent recordings to base this off of. In "PL@Y" he just seems to ramble on, skipping between ideas and places. In "R3ST" it's just a series of random words at random intervals. Some of them match up, but ROBIE seems to be unaware of his "R3ST" mode.

Glass: Ludwig, I'll remind you to refer to his SCP designation in professional settings. I don't want your analysis compromised due to attachment.

█████: Sorry, just so used to calling him that. What about that second "personality"?
Glass: I don't know. I've been combing over you're previous notes, but can't find anything concrete. My best guess is it's one of three things. A more logical component running a self-diagnostic, a more detailed internal log of a memory or a second entity.

█████: How do you want to proceed?

Glass: You've been on this longer, what do you think?

█████: Well, his recollection of "dreams" has proven the most effective control method, albeit the least enlightening. Perhaps establishing a link between the two modes is the key. We don't really know how he operated prior to containment as he mainly interacted with the son. I don't know how we establish that link though and what to do if that doesn't work?

Glass: One step at a time. It's a good working theory. From what I can tell, first one in quite some time.

Addendum XXXX.524: Interview of SCP-XXXX conducted by Dr. Simon Glass and Researcher [REDACTED].

NOTES: Subject continually articulates its "head" and changes direction erratically. Additionally, subject is uninterested in pictures, stories, toys, and other objects provided. SCP-XXXX's communication has begun to deteriorate significantly. Mentioning of previous events and interactions have proven to have little or no response.

Dr. Glass: Hello ROBIE. Do you know what day it is?

SCP-XXXX: Yesterday

Dr. Glass: And why do you think that?

SCP-XXXX: You were here yesterday. Today is yesterday.

Dr. Glass: No, We've been over this. Yesterday is over. Do you remember who I am?

SCP-XXX: You are the window?

Dr. Glass: No, I'm a doctor behind the observation window. My name is Dr. Glass.

SCP-XXXX: Yep, glass in window. You are are window. Got it.

Dr. Glass to Researcher: We are not going down that rabbit hole again.

SCP-XXXX: Where's Billy?

Dr. Glass: Billy's gone. Do you remember?

SCP-XXXX: When is Billy come back?

Dr. Glass: (sighs) He's not. You've been here 631 days. Do you remember?

SCP-XXXX: Who wants to play with ROBIE? Who now? Who less?

Dr. Glass: No, no ROBIE. No play time now.

SCP-XXXX: Why?

Dr. Glass: Because… (sighs) But you don't play with the toys you have now.

SCP-XXXX: Don't know how? Have to learn. Where's Billy?

Dr. Glass: Do you remember the lake?

SCP-XXXX: Yep, I was good. Where's Billy? Who want to pl…

Dr. Glass terminates communication

Dr. Glass: Can we shut off the lights in there? I just… (sighs) I can't keep watching him like this.

█████: What are we doing here Doctor?

Dr. Glass: I'm not sure anymore. I wish… I… I just him want to be… To feel…

█████: Comfortable? Happy? What?

Dr. Glass: Yes… I don't know.

█████: I worry we're falling into what the committee warned.

Dr. Glass: I know, but there's got to be… something.

Addendum XXXX.501LR:

+ Resignation letter of [REDACTED]

Dear Dr. Glass,

I will not run you through some elaborate ringer here. I am resigning. I have enjoyed our work together, but this one is simply too depressing. Perhaps it's an overhanging funk from our previous work, but I'm at a loss here. I don't blame you, myself, SCP-XXXX or even the Ethics committee for that matter. I'm just torn. On one hand, I completely agree with you. A dog that bites someone due to a seizure doesn't deserve to be put down. On the other, I can't find fault with the foundation's reasoning and decision to deconstruct. Blindfolding and locking the dog away to avoid seizures is cruel to the dog. I don't know. Perhaps in these morally grey areas, cold, clinical analysis only adds to the grey.

I don't have any answers for you. Hell, I don't even know the right questions anymore. It's been 2 years now and I still feel like we're at square one. That being said, I do hope you find a solution. The smallest degree of improvement should be celebrated. Make a statue of you, cake and all that. I'm getting off topic.

Before I have to take my departure amnestics, I simply want to thank you for your time and ambition in this. You have been an inspiration and I couldn't have asked for a better colleague, mentor, or friend.

Rooting for you,

—██████ █████, Former Researcher

Addendum XXXX.741: Supplemental. Partial interview excerpts conducted by Dr. Glass between 704 and 723 days after Event-XXXX-B.

NOTES: SCP-XXXX's communication has deteriorated significantly and it now appears to be singularly focused.

Dr. Glass: Hello ROBIE, do you know what today is?

SCP-XXXX: Yesterday?

Dr. Glass: (sighs)

Dr. Glass: Do you remember the lake?

SCP-XXXX: Yep, I was good. Where's Billy?

Dr. Glass: Billy's gone. Listen, I want to…

SCP-XXXX: Where's Billy? Where's Billy? Where's Billy? Where's Billy? Where's Billy?

Subject now continuously discharges SCP-XXXX-1 when line of sight is uninterrupted.

Dr. Glass: Hello ROBIE.

SCP-XXXX: Where's Billy?

Dr. Glass: I don't know ROBIE. But I'm going to send you to meet him.

SCP-XXXX: Can we be meet at the lake? I was good.

Dr. Glass: Yes you were ROBIE. Yes you were.

Addendum XXXX.877:

SCP-XXXX was neutralized after 737 days of containment. The neutralization was conducted at the behest and under the direct supervision of Dr. Glass. Component parts are to be stored should any future testing be considered.

Final Note by Dr. Glass: Monitor of SCP-XXXX still periodically changes between "R3ST" and "PL@Y".

Picture Attribution:
Initial picture is a photoshop of a bunch of random pictures I took. My garage, satellite dish and guitar amp (though hard to see) and bunch of my neighbors random components.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aerial_view_of_Japanese_Ground_Self-Defense_Force_personnel_and_disaster_relief_crews_searching_Otsuchi,_Japan.jpg

Footnotes

1. Exponential inter-wavelength overlap light. Originally thought to be only theoretical, EIWO light gradually builds upon its own intensity due to a phenomenon that allows its wavelengths to cross and consume each other. The concentrations of photons being created and subsequently extinguished causes the beam to intensify before disintegration.

2. Damage control procedure in which subsequent fallout or damage from an SCP is attributed to natural weather phenomenon. Survivors are to be interviewed and subsequently given Class-B amnestics. Local, state and national news coverage is to be augmented to reflect given conditions for historical records.

3. Per standard resignation procedures, former staff are to be removed from database and given proper departure amnesties.

4. Acute Biphenotypic Leukemia.

5. Foundation Ethics Code (FEC) - FEC-242.15 - Summarized: Reasons for neutralization consideration by The Foundation.

6. FEC-574.65,a-d - Summarized: Different considerations for containment to be considered unethical.

7. FEC-1422,a-g Summarized: Exemptions from neutralization consideration based on sapience and hostility.

8. Addendum B-606, Summarized: A series of tables outlining neutralization consideration by overlapping foundational and SCP variables. These variables are scored based on the cross-analysis of said tables and a score of 200 or higher is considered "Neutralization optional." Full transcripts of FEC codes can be found here: http://www.scp-wiki.net/forum/t-12554693/who-wants-to-play-with-robie:updated#post-4367417