Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures:
Due to its nature, containment of The Object itself is impossible. A public misinformation campaign is to be carried out to stop information of The Object or instances of Object-B from being seen by the general public as anything more than mere legend. This is mainly accomplished via the use of webcrawler 48136, “Shadow Hunter”. This webcrawler automatically grants itself administrative abilities on most websites, and will recognize images and text relating to The Object before they can be uploaded to the internet. If a person attempts to send or upload information of this sort, the data will be intercepted by the webcrawler and sent to a classified foundation email address, along with the uploader’s location. Uploaders are to be found and interrogated to find out where, when, and how images or information was obtained. Once this information has been extracted, amnestics will be administered as deemed necessary.
Any potential sightings of The Object or instances of Object-B are to be investigated immediately. Individuals affected by The Object's memetic effects are to be detained and held until deemed stable, and those able to see Object-A are to remain in foundation custody as Class-C personnel.
Instances of Object-B, dead or alive, are not to be approached without OK. Hostile or otherwise non-compliant instances of Object-B are to be terminated immediately. Docile instances are to be held individually in appropriate-level containment cells, are to be interacted with as little as possible, and are not allowed to leave their cell outside of testing.
Description:
The Object appears as a vaguely humanoid figure with no legs. It seems to wear a long duster-like garb and a wide-brimmed hat, with both appearing torn around the edges. It reflects no light, causing it to appear as a near two-dimensional silhouette. It has no discernible facial features other than two large white "eyes" which dominate its facial region and appear to glow brightly, despite not actually producing light. It is unknown if these eyes serve any form of sensory function.
The Object has been observed floating in mid-air, passing through solid matter, vanishing and reappearing in different locations instantaneously, as well as [DATA EXPUNGED]. This has led scientific personnel to conclude that it has no physical mass, despite being visible and seeming to have a physical form. This was concluded due to, in addition to the before-mentioned, it not producing a shadow in the presence of light, and several laser, sonar, and thermal-based scanning methods having failed to detect its presence several times.
Witnesses report hearing faint whispers or voices while in the vicinity of The Object; however, no recording equipment has been able to detect it producing any sound at all. This has led to speculation that The Object either memetically incites the perception of these sounds, or transmits them telepathically. Neither speculation is implausible, but given how similar the effects would be if either were true, neither one can be claimed to be correct.
Hostility towards The Object results in the attacking individual experiencing sudden and extreme anxiety, often leading to temporary paralysis and, depending on the individual, stroke or cardiac arrest.
Viewing The Object's eyes causes cognitohazardous effects on sentient beings: A subject may experience extreme nausea which often leads to vomiting or fainting, they may freeze in place out of apparent fear (This effect can last anywhere between several hours to several days), they may experience seizures (even with no prior history of seizures), or in rare instances, [DATA EXPUNGED]. Recovery from any of these effects may cause individuals to begin visually perceiving Object-A.
Object-A are entities described as: Identical in non-reflectivity to The Object, appearing similar to octopi in form, and moving in a manner akin to arachnids. They vary in size from an estimated 5 cm to 2 meters in width and 1 cm to 40 cm in height, and have been observed having as few as 3 legs and as many as 19. These entities have shown to be non-hostile, and will attempt to hide from or keep distance between themselves and living beings larger than roughly 11 times their own size (with exceptions), regardless of whether or not the being in question is able to see them. Additionally, Object-A will vanish upon being deliberately touched, or harmed in any way. They have been observed climbing on walls and ceilings, and can remain attached to surfaces indefinitely. Object-A are sometimes observed clinging to living beings, including foundation guard dogs, lab animals, insects, and even foundation personnel. This, however, seems to have no effect on said being, and those questioned have claimed to not feel so much as a touch or weight, even if said individual is able to see Object-A. Individuals able to see them may find themselves frequently startled by them, as they are reportedly completely silent, even when moving. This often leads to paranoia and anxiety, which may cause the subject's mental health to degrade, especially when combined with conditions such as Arachnophobia, leading to further complications. Object-A are drawn to Object-B, moving toward and swarming around them. This makes individuals that are able to see Object-A valuable for detecting instances of Object-B. Similarly, Object-A will flee if The Object appears within an unknown range. Further research regarding Object-A’s behavior and nature is currently ongoing.
Object-B are living entities that have undergone extreme physical and cognitive change, apparently following an encounter with The Object. They appear exactly as they did before this transformation, with the noticeable exception of adopting the non-reflective property of The Object, as well as the eyes turning a complete dull grey, appearing to glow similarly to the eyes of The Object, but likewise producing no actual light (It should be noted that looking at the eyes of an instance of Object-B does not produce cognitohazardous effects. Likewise, hostility towards an instance of Object-B produces no anomalous effects). These entities have undergone drastic changes in chemical composition, with all flesh and organs appearing to be made out of a [DATA EXPUNGED] compound, which seemingly freezes the aging process, removes the need to eat or drink, and causes them to be noticeably more resistant to physical damage. Most Object-B entities appear to have higher intelligence than they did prior to transforming, but proper cognitive function is not always present. They may also possess unnatural abilities, such as extreme strength or speed, or psychic abilities ranging from telepathy to telekinesis. The strength of these abilities largely depends on the particular instance's capability in using them.
Given The Object's purely chaotic nature and its ability to seemingly teleport, these entities have been found worldwide in very small numbers, which makes it rare for them to ever be seen or heard of, leading to inconclusive data as to how many exist. Since the discovery of The Object and its effects, as well as the first reports of Object-B, 119 instances of Object-B have been encountered, only sixteen of which have been able to be contained. Of these instances, fourteen breached containment, causing eleven of them to be terminated and two successfully escaping, leaving three in foundation custody as of ██/██/2017.
Object-B-10:
- Status: Uncontained
- Previously “Some kind of monkey or sloth”
- Cognitive Function was present, but not properly gauged.
- Is able to move at incredible speeds; not properly measured.
- Evaded capture on ██/██/1931. Remained completely still until field agents attempted to force it into a transport van, believing it to be docile or unable to move, upon which it immediately fled at high speed, which (reportedly) produced a sonic boom. Whereabouts and current status are unknown.
Object-B-19:
- Status: Contained
- Previously a female domestic cat of unknown breed, found on the streets of Reno, Nevada, in the United States.
- Full cognitive function and human-level intelligence. Frequently expresses gratitude towards the foundation for giving it a home despite its strange nature.
- It is able to communicate telepathically and read information from the minds of sentient entities within its range of hearing, which appears to be no different than that of a non-anomalous domestic cat. This ability has been shown to work on some SCP entities as well.
- Containment cell is currently furnished with: Several pillows, a scratching post, a cat tree, a fur blanket, a cat bed, one empty cardboard box, several cat toys, a small couch, and a leather-upholstered reclining chair. Toys and furniture are rewarded to the instance for compliance and good behavior. It sheds its fur in a cycle concurrent with other non-anomalous domestic cats. This fur carries the non-reflective property of the instance itself, as well as its chemical composition. The cell is to be cleaned for shedded fur once per week, and all collected fur is to be stored in Vault ██.
- Upon request from the instance, and subsequent approval by two Level-3 research personnel or higher, a person may enter its containment cell to pet, scratch, or play with it (using a laser pointer or cat teaser) for no more than twenty minutes, up to twice per day. All interactions are to be monitored by research staff, and subjects are to log any conversation had with this instance upon exiting. With authorization from O5-█, this instance may be used to extract information from interrogation subjects. Should this instance report any member of foundation staff for having ill intentions, or being a spy, the claim is to be investigated thoroughly before any judgement is passed.
Object-B-39:
- Status: Uncontained
- Previously an adult kangaroo. Gender is unknown, due to the possibility of it being neutered, as it was first encountered in a zoo in █████████, Australia.
- Cognitive function is present, but appearing to be somewhat less so than normal. Intelligence cannot be properly gauged, but appears to be not much higher than that of a normal kangaroo.
- This instance is believed to be intangible, as it has been observed passing through solid material and vice versa. Despite this, the instance is able to pick up and hold, as well as stand on top of solid objects, including the ground. Research into its properties is ongoing.
- Due to this instance’s physical properties, it is believed to be impossible to contain within a cell. Until a better understanding is had of its abilities, it is not to be provoked, and is to be observed only by air or from long range. Should the instance enter too close a proximity to human-inhabited areas, a loud noise is to be produced to scare it away, usually by means of a single explosive round fired out of a suppressed sniper rifle.
Object-B-45:
- Status: Escaped
- Previously an adult female Parrot of unknown species, in the custody of Camila ███████ (age 73), who was found dead from a heart attack in her apartment in Mexico City, Mexico.
- Full cognitive function, assumed to be unchanged from prior, and human-level intelligence. Had learned to mimic human speech, but it is unknown if it could fully understand what it said.
- Was able to produce calls at an extreme volume, recorded as loud as 216 decibels, and ranging in frequency between 3 Hz and 258 Mhz. The instance’s ability to produce calls with near total control over their volume and frequency has resulted in hearing damage to many personnel, and resulted in ██ total deaths among both D-Class personnel and staff.
- Breached containment on ██/██/1963. Had previously attempted to breach on multiple occasions following incident B-45-3, and would often produce extremely loud or low-frequency calls with the intent of harming personnel. Would also occasionally “speak” variations of the phrase “Callate, dejame en paz” (Translated to english as “Be quiet and leave me alone”), and would often shout expletives and insults directed at personnel. When it successfully breached, armed personnel had great difficulty using their weapons, as the instance caused them to experience Vibroacoustic Syndrome. ██ deaths occurred during the breach, and all personnel on-site reported headaches and hearing damage for the following six days. Its whereabouts are unknown.
Object-B-52:
- Status: Contained
- Previously a male silverback gorilla in early adulthood.
- Little cognitive function, appearing incapable of acting on its own and instead responding to commands given to it by individuals it perceives as powerful (such as armed personnel). A notable exception to this was during Incident B-52-5, see incident report for more information. Due to the instance often correctly responding to commands, it is believed to be highly intelligent. However, due to the danger of testing with this instance, its intelligence has not been properly gauged.
- Possesses extreme strength, and has been observed lifting objects weighing hundreds of tons with seemingly no effort.
- Following incident B-52-1,this instance’s containment cell is to remain unfurnished, with the exception of at least two ceiling-mounted light sources, for the sole purpose of being able to visually confirm the instance’s presence within the cell.
- Two armed personnel are to be stationed outside of this instance’s containment cell for the purpose of issuing commands when required. Due to the events outlined in document B-52-5, individuals within the vicinity of this instance must remain wary at all times.
Object-B-84:
- Status: Escaped
- Previously a human female in early childhood
- Greatly enhanced cognitive function, and above-human levels of intelligence.
- Possessed telekinetic abilities which became stronger through testing, growing to the point where it was able to stop or deflect fast-moving projectiles, lift heavy objects, and crush extremely dense materials, with forces recorded being as high as [DATA EXPUNGED].
- Breached containment on ██/██/2007. The breach was sudden and completely unexpected, happening shortly after a successful test was performed within its cell. All forms of engagement failed, as the instance used its ability to defend itself, as well as destroy obstacles and attack personnel. This breach resulted in ███ deaths and ██ injuries among foundation staff. These statistics were made higher by the fact that several more SCP objects breached containment due to structural damage, leading to a site-wide lockdown. The instance successfully escaped from Site ██ and its whereabouts are currently unknown.
Object-B-97:
- Status: Contained
- Previously a human male in late adolescence.
- Enhanced cognitive function and superhuman levels of intelligence.
- Appears to possess the ability to see into the future, and several tests have proven this to some extent. This ability has led to this instance adopting a nihilistic worldview, and becoming completely apathetic towards its current situation. Though capable of speech, it usually refuses to do so by ignoring attempts at communication, even when threatened with termination.
- Containment cell is to be furnished only with a reclining chair, lamp, end table, and footstool, as requested by the instance.
- This instance is to be monitored at all times and suspicious activity is to be reported to Site Director █████ immediately. Following incident B-97-4, this instance is to be housed in a separate wing of Site ███, at least one kilometer away from Object-B-19.
Object-B-112:
- Status: Uncontained
- Previously a fully-grown female colossal squid.
- Massively enhanced cognitive function and superhuman intelligence
- Extremely enhanced regenerative ability, which has allowed it to survive hundreds of encounters, over what is believed to be several centuries.
- This instance is extremely hostile and impossible to contain due to its size. It is to be monitored by satellite ONLY. All attacks on water or air vessels are to be covered up as having been caused by natural phenomenon.
Discovery Log - Object
Date: 10/17/1926
Time: 17:33
Location: East-wing cafeteria of Site-██
Event: Several foundation staff members were gathered in the cafeteria, celebrating the birthday of Senior Researcher ████████. The Object then suddenly appears near the cafeteria entrance, facing into the cafeteria. When noticed, personnel become frightened and begin to panic. Thirteen personnel are affected by The Object. Two vomit, six faint, and five freeze in place. Security personnel descended on the cafeteria to neutralize the apparent threat. Upon attempting to employ their firearms against The Object, most appeared to go into extreme shock and nearly collapse. Upon recovery, most refused to attempt to attack the entity a second time. Security personnel attempted to engage The Object for about twenty minutes before realizing its effect, and requesting backup. Shortly after the arrival of MTF Tau-5 to the cafeteria, approximately two hours after the call was made, The Object vanished. Personnel that experienced memetic effects were debriefed, and those left unconscious were placed in the Site-██ medical ward until once again conscious. 7 personnel were injured as a result of negligent firearm discharges, caused by security guards dropping their weapon upon entering a state of shock.
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