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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: Due to the widespread nature of SCP-XXXX containment is considered impossible at current time. Mobile Task Force Rho-15 ‘Blind Spot’ are currently engaged in an information suppression campaign to prevent the existence of SCP-XXXX from becoming public knowledge. Individuals known to be carriers of SCP-XXXX are to be informed of cover story 110, which states that they are HIV positive (to discourage unprotected sexual encounters) and the visual hallucinations are a side effect of an experimental medication. Carriers are to be provided with two sugar pills per week to corroborate.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a complex prion that infects human subjects exclusively and is localised to two specific locations in the human body; the retinas and the reproductive system. When localised to the reproductive system, SCP-XXXX has no discernible effect on a subject, and this localisation seems solely for the purpose of propagation. SCP-XXXX has two known methods of propagation: transmitted between partners during sexual intercourse or passed from mother to child during childbirth. Secondary carriers, those infected by sexual intercourse, have the prion localised solely in their reproductive system, and are otherwise asymptomatic.

Primary carriers of SCP-XXXX are exclusively children of a female secondary carrier, and the prion is found both in the reproductive system and retina. When localised in the retina, SCP-XXXX produces persistent visual hallucinations that interpose additional information on objects within the primary carrier’s field of view. While each case is unique, the ten most common visual symptoms are:

• Marking of other primary carriers of SCP-XXXX with the label ‘friends!’ or equivalent in the subject’s first language (100% of cases)
• Warnings of dangerous objects within field of view, represented by flashing red circles (82% of cases). In 53% of subjects displaying this symptom, dangerous objects are also labelled ‘oh no!’.
• Discernment of the intent of nearby individuals through a system of coloured markers above their heads: green for helpful intent, yellow for neutral intent and red for hostile intent (71% of cases). In approximately 32% of subjects displaying this symptom, individuals with hostile intent are additionally labelled ‘baddie!’.
• Navigational assistance in unfamiliar surroundings, in the form of glowing arrows on the ground (60% of cases)
• Biometric data on individuals engaged in conversation, warning the subject of attempted deceit (42% of cases). In approximately 26% of subjects displaying this symptom, deceitful individuals are labelled with orange cartoonish flames emanating from the pelvis.
• Hallucinations of images known to promote mental well-being in times of emotional stress (29% of cases)
• Censoring of visual-based mimetic threats and infohazards (22% of cases)
• Advance warning of medical conditions affecting the subject such as infection by a pathogen or cancerous mutations (19% of cases).
• Reminders of important appointments or obligations (14% of cases)
• Rapid recovery from the effects of concussion grenades, strobe lights and other retinal impairment devices (3% of cases). In all subjects displaying this symptom, an unknown symbol reportedly briefly appears in the centre of their field of vision when this effect is experienced, though depictions of this symbol are inconsistent.

Interviewed primary carriers have described the visual information imparted by SCP-XXXX as appearing child-like in its use of colour and symbols, with one subject notably describing the effect as ‘like looking at the world through a pane of glass that an excitable six-year old is doodling on’. Despite this, all interviewed subjects generally felt positively about SCP-XXXX’s effect. All subjects have identified the text style of SCP-XXXX text prompts as reminiscent of the carrier’s handwriting at the age when symptoms of retinal SCP-XXXX infection first occurred (most commonly between 5 and 7).

The precise functionality of SCP-XXXX, and how it divines the represented information (proven to be 100% accurate) is currently unknown. Recruitment of suitable primary carriers of SCP-XXXX as Foundation assets is currently being considered following the events of Incident XXXX-A.

Addendum 1: Incident XXXX-A

A primary carrier of SCP-XXXX was located at Site-██ for testing during a containment breach, and was able to accurately track the invisible entities produced by SCP-███ to a range of 80 metres, enabling site security to re-establish containment with 62% fewer casualties than estimated. The carrier was given a Class C reversible amnestic and released following the incident.

Addendum 2: Cross-testing of SCP-XXXX primary carriers with other anomalous items

All tests must be authorised by Level 4 personnel responsible both for SCP-XXXX and any other anomalous item in question.
Updated: Following the outcome of Test 001, all further testing must comply with the ethical guidelines set out in Document XXXX-14.

Test Number: 001
Item Tested: Foundation Mimetic-Sublethal Agent T12
Experimental Parameters: Mimetic Agent was inserted into documentation which was then presented to a SCP-XXXX primary carrier for review
Results: Subject became visibly distressed upon sight of the mimetic agent, and had to be physically subdued when it failed to take effect. Subject was uncooperative with debriefing and was administered a Class B amnestic and released.
Notes: Dr. █████ and 4 other personnel involved in this experiment were disciplined and transferred to different sites. A more strict series of ethical guidelines were put in place for future testing with SCP-XXXX primary carriers

Test Number: 002
Item Tested: SCP-2307-2
Experimental Parameters: SCP-XXXX primary carrier instructed to place SCP-2307-2 over head
Results: No change in the behaviour of SCP-XXXX
Notes: Due in part to this test, the current commonly accepted theory of SCP-XXXX’s mode of operation is that it affects the retinas rather than projecting directly into the visual processing centres of the brain.

Test Number: Unscheduled; no test number assigned.
Item Tested: SCP-131
Experimental Parameters: SCP-XXXX primary carrier accidentally encountered SCP-131-B while at Site-19
Results: Subject reported an ‘explosion of text’ upon seeing SCP-131-B, consisting primarily of variations on the phrases ‘cute!’ ‘puppy!’ and ‘hugz!’. SCP-XXXX actively encouraged subject to interact with SCP-131-B and expressed disappointment through repeated cartoons of baby animals with downcast expressions for several hours after the end of the encounter.
Notes: The implications of this test are both disturbing, in that SCP-XXXX appears to show a form of sentience independent from its carrier, and reassuring in that carriers are capable of disregarding SCP-XXXX’s prompts with no psychological discomfort.

Test Number: 003
Item Tested: SCP-2022
Experimental Parameters: SCP-XXXX primary carrier instructed to take the recommended dose of SCP-2022
Results: Subject reported that SCP-XXXX displayed a vertical bar in the right hand side of his field of vision labelled with a line drawing of a yellow sun with a smiley face in the centre. Size of bar fluctuated vertically throughout SCP-2022’s time of effect
Notes: Testing of overdose symptoms will have to wait until the Foundation acquires D-Class personnel who carry retinal SCP-XXXX

Test Number: 004
Item Tested: SCP-1954
Experimental Parameters: Female primary carrier of SCP-XXXX instructed to open SCP-1954 to a random page and follow instructions therein
Results: Subject reported that SCP-XXXX labelled the instructions within SCP-1954 with ‘good idea!’ but otherwise did not interfere. SCP-1954 functioned as normal
Notes: To be added to SCP-1954 testing log: Victoria sponge cake with the addition of 30ml powdered laundry detergent to the batter. Cake was reportedly delicious and caused no health issues among D-Class personnel who consumed it

Test Number: 005
Item Tested: SCP-1954
Experimental Parameters: Female primary carrier of SCP-XXXX instructed to open SCP-1954 to a random page and incorrectly follow instructions therein
Results: Subject reported that SCP-XXXX gave repeated reminders of the correct instructions during the process, and was able to warn subject prior to catastrophic failure of vacuum cleaner, sparing subject from injury
Notes: To be added to SCP-1954 testing log: scattering of fallen pine needles on carpet prior to vacuuming. Pine needles not applied; vacuum cleaner combusted after approximately twenty seconds of operation

Test Number: 006
Item Tested: SCP-4001
Experimental Parameters: SCP-XXXX primary carrier was briefed on the nature of SCP-4001, then instructed to attempt to locate her own book and the book of the Agent accompanying her
Results: Subject reported that SCP-XXXX’s navigational guidance engaged as normal, guiding her to the two books in question and then back to the entrance, briefly diverting to Camp C when it became clear the subject needed to resupply
Notes: Following this experiment, Dr. Abrams petitioned for the expeditious assignment of multiple SCP-XXXX primary carriers to his staff (approval pending).

Test Number: 007
Item Tested: SCP-3054
Experimental Parameters: SCP-XXXX primary carrier previously admitted to a psychiatric hospital was to be accompanied by two agents to the front door of SCP-3054 and instructed to observe the door for ten seconds
Results: Immediately upon seeing the door to SCP-3054, the subject reported that SCP-XXXX appeared to be ‘panicking’, constantly creating warnings and emphasising them with colour changes, animated text, circles and arrows. As the subject approached the door, the warnings became increasingly frantic and more prominent. At 8 metres from SCP-3054, subject was afflicted with a series of debilitating visual hallucinations, rendering him incapable of continuing, and the experiment was terminated by Dr. █████████. As soon as the experiment was terminated, SCP-XXXX resumed normal function and the subject refused a second attempt
Notes: Despite the fact that SCP-XXXX acted ‘for the subject’s own good’, its ability to debilitate primary carriers significantly impacts its chances of being employed as a tactical tool by the Foundation

Denied test requests: SCP-096

Note: Due to the defensive nature of SCP-XXXX and apparent lack of hazard to carriers or nearby individuals, reclassification to Thaumiel is currently being debated by the O5 Council.