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WARNING: THE FOLLOWING FILE IS LEVEL 6/XXXX-PANDORA CLASSIFIED
ACCESS TO THIS WILL BE SCANNED BY A MEMETIC AGENT TO CONFIRM LEVEL 6/XXXX-PANDORA CLEARANCE.
Interviewed: Dr. Felicity Aidoni.
Interviewers: O5-5, O5-7, O5-10
Foreword: A formal interview with Dr. Aidoni following up on further research into SCP-XXXX after the initial incident.
<Begin Log, [0830]>
O5-5: "Dr. Aidoni, I assume you know why we have called you here today given recent events at Site-55."Dr. Aidoni: "Yes, I was present for the testing of Compound Sigma-3. That being said, after what happened to the D-Class involved and Dr. Greene I was moved to head up work on SCP-███, so I am mostly unfamiliar with what happened with the virus afterwords. I was under the impression that the Director had it classified afterwards."
O5-10: "Correct, however the truth is that further investigation into the incident with Sigma-3 requires information to be contained to the fewest possible people. The Council has decided that the incident involving Sigma-3 must be kept secret. The Ethics Committee has agreed that it is the only way to avoid a greater crisis."Dr. Aidoni: "Exactly what are you getting at? It was just a failed mnestic that interacted with a rare memetic virus."
O5-7: "That was the cover story, yes. Due to the fact that you were part of the team that studied the compound, we have agreed that you will need to be written in about what's going on."
O5-5: "SCP-XXXX is far more widespread than was originally anticipated - and the effects are not quite what the official report says."
O5-10 removes papers from a briefcase and pushes them across the table to her. She flips through the pages, reading them as the three Overseers watched her.
Dr. Aidoni. "You're joking."
O5-10: "We do not joke about SCPs, Doctor Aidoni. You can see why we have made the decision to keep this only to the Council and the few individuals already aware of what's going on. The fact of the matter is that information about the virus may cause problems if it gets out."
Dr. Aidoni: "No kidding, the implications alone if this is accurate could cause a mass panic. Are we sure that the virus is this widespread?"
O5-7: "We've run through every genetic sample we have from Foundation personnel, humanoid SCPs, and random subjects from the general population. They all tested positive for the Genetic Markers."
Dr. Aidoni: "How far spread do we think it is?"
O5-10: "Dr. Aidoni, all projections imply that the virus is spread worldwide. The nature of the virus implies that it is ancient."
Dr. Aidoni: "Then that means Sigma-3 didn't activate a Memetic Virus that caused the D-Class to become like that…"
O5-5: "Correct, what you have to understand is that if this virus has the effects we believe it has, then there is only one conclusion to be reached. Human consciousness as we know it appears to be the result of an anomalous virus."
Dr. Aidoni: "And you want to make sure that no one else finds out about it, I can understand that. What do you want me to do?"
O5-10: "If containment of the SCP is impossible, then the only option is to make sure that no one finds out it exists. You will continue your research, but we want you to work in secret to write up the protocols in order to make sure that this doesn't happen again."
O5-5: "We're already fairly confident that at least the Sarkic Cults are aware of the virus' existence already - we need to ensure that information doesn't spread further."
Dr. Aidoni: "Understood, I will write up the protocols."
O5-7: "Dr. Aidoni, you understand that violation of containment of SCP-XXXX are grounds for termination correct? You will not be allowed to work with any of your current team on the protocols."
Dr. Aidoni: "I understand. You can count on me."
<End Log, [0911]>
Closing Statement: The O5 Council agreed to Protocol 091-Pandora as proposed by Dr. Aidoni in order to preserve secrecy around SCP-XXXX. All files on SCP-XXXX have been classified level 6/XXXX-Pandora.
The Protocol:
Protocol 091-Pandora is the only means by which SCP-XXXX can be contained. As the nature of the virus means that it is incurable and uncontainable, this is the sole potential route to avoid a full scale event is to contain the information. If Groups of Interest including the Church of the Broken God and the Horizon Initiative become aware of the virus - the Foundation must prepare for an "Open Box" incident, and take all efforts to remove knowledge of SCP-XXXX with either high power amnestics or termination if necessary.
To preserve the necessary level of secrecy regarding SCP-X, web crawlers are used to mention of odd behavior in line with the virus' effects. In addition, planted Foundation Agents in labs studying the human Genome or DNA are to monitor their work and divert attention away from the genetic markers for SCP-XXXX.
Should a group gain access to SCP-XXXX-B, or any similar compounds to it, the Foundation must take efforts utilizing MTF Gamma-2 to contain and destroy it. If the group obtains or synthesizes the compound, and is aware of the nature of SCP-XXXX; the Foundation must neutralize them by all means necessary. Failure to do so will likely result in a MK-Class End of Human Consciousness Event.
Should 091-Pandora fail, the 'Hope' Protocol must be enacted. Memetic Kill Agents will be deployed to eliminate the individuals affected by SCP-XXXX-B, and SCP-2000 must be put into effect as quickly as possible. In the event that 100% infection rate is reached, SCP-2000 will not be effective.
If all protocols fail, then the surviving population must be protected by all means necessary. We can only hope that something or someone may allow us to rebuild in the distant future.
Open Box Incidents:An Open Box Incident refers to an incident where one or more groups gain knowledge of SCP-XXXX's true nature. Intel indicates that both the Sarkic Cults and Marshall, Carter, and Dark are aware of the virus, but their interests seem to be more in line with the Foundation's efforts towards containment so no action needs to be taken at this time. Any other groups or individuals who become aware of SCP-XXXX must be monitored or have amnestics applied if needed. Termination is to be carried out if any group poses a risk of containment.
