PewnyPL

This test had been conducted with O5 approval, at a vote of 7-2, 4 abstaining. - O5 Council

Test 914-14XX
Name: Research Engineer Pewny
Date: 16/02/2020
Total Items: 4 cubes of steel 10kg each, a vial with 30ml of lubricant refined from SCP-447-2, 2 spare gears for SCP-914, sheet of A4 paper

Note: Two gears have been selected from 914 that only mesh with one another, with power transmission to and from them happening through the shafts they are mounted on. That is to limit possible contamination with SCP-447-2 to other gears of the machine. In addition, it was ensured that both gears in question are in a place allowing them to be covered, to not spread SCP-447-2 through splashing while rotating.

Note: The point of this test is to find out whether SCP-447-2 based lubrication can influence 914 in any way. First two tests will have their time measured as a baseline for the following tests. SCP-447-2 will NOT be put into the input chamber in any form. - RE Pewny

Input: 1 cube of steel
Setting: 1:1
Output: 10kg of varying size nails. Processing took ██ minutes. No anomalous properties found.

Note: After this test, the two gears have been carefully removed from the machine and replaced by spares. Original gears have been safely stored to not damage them.

Input: 1 cube of steel
Setting: 1:1
Output: 10kg of steel rivets. Processing took ██ minutes. No anomalous properties found.

Note: Both tests took the same amount of time, with only a few second discrepancy. Now to apply the lube… - RE Pewny

Note: The two spare gears have been removed from the machine and covered with SCP-447-2 based lubricant. The area they are in has been carefully covered to prevent splashes and the gears have been mounted onto the machine. Results of the following test are to be recovered using a remote-controlled robotic arm to ensure the output doesn't create a dead body.

Input: 1 cube of steel
Setting: 1:1
Output: An assortment of gears which, at first glance, should fit in SCP-914. Total mass 10kg. Processing took █ minutes. No anomalous properties found, nor anomalous scents.

Note: The processing time was less than half of the time of the original two tests. The output is interesting, however, is 914 trying to encourage us to give this treatment to its other gears? Not a good idea sadly… On a side note, while the output doesn't have any anomalous scent, while 914 was operating the usual minty smell of 447-2 was present. Dr. Veritas, I propose to put the output gears in storage as spare parts, while giving the nails and rivets to your Maintenance Technicians. Once everything is cleared by appropriate hazard inspection departments. - RE Pewny

Note: After the test, the spare, lubricated gears have been removed from the machine and the shafts wiped clean with several cleaning solutions to ensure no contamination with SCP-447-2. The spares have been destroyed according to Foundation's standard procedures. While the machine works much faster with this lubricant, and with the whole machine using it possibly reaching extremely fast processing speeds, the outputs some of the researchers received on Fine and Very Fine settings risk creation of a dead body which could come in contact with SCP-447-2 covered SCP-914.

Note: Alright, cleanup is done, let's mount the original gears back in and give the machine one last test drive. - RE Pewny

Input: 1 cube of steel
Setting: 1:1
Output: A figurine of a broken heart and many scraps of steel with very sharp edges. Total mass 10kg. Processing took ██ minutes. No anomalous properties found.

Note: Well, it seems 914 is very disappointed now… It could also be influenced by my thoughts, as I'd prefer to keep the upgrade, but the risk is just too high. At least the processing time seems to be around the same as the first two tests. I will try to apologize to it. - RE Pewny

Input: 1 sheet of A4 paper with "I'm sorry, but we can't keep the gears as is, the risk is too high" written in pencil
Setting: 1:1
Output: A sheet of paper, covered in black. Upon retrieval with the robotic arm, the piece of paper immediately burst in flames. Fire lasted for only a couple seconds. Inspection of the scorch marks on the robotic arm indicates that a human hand would suffer second-degree burns, up to third if it lasted longer.

Note: Writing the apology note with a pencil was a HUGE mistake, seems 914 changed the graphite from the writing into very fine coal powder, and because of [REDACTED] set itself ablaze right upon contact… Also, sentient or not, I think this machine may dislike me now, I think it would be best for me to stay away from it for some time. - RE Pewny

Hello! I'm new here and this is my first piece of writing for the site. Any suggestions or comments are welcome, both in and out of universe! Originally I was considering that the output in third test (the gears) have a minty smell, but decided against it as that would mean 914 added something to the output that was not present in the input - Pewny