Adult specimen of SCP-XXXX shortly after being harvested
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: 47 specimens of SCP-XXXX are currently contained at Site-XXXX, which has been established around their natural habitat to monitor the population's health and restrict civilian access.
Measures are to be taken to ensure that SCP-XXXX maintains enough numbers to support a viable breeding population on site, as all attempts to breed SCP-XXXX in captivity have failed. This includes bi-annual health checkups by a feline veterinarian, anonymous donations to conservation efforts and the breeding of tricoloured bats in captivity to bolster the falling numbers of wild bats in the Chicago area.
SCP-XXXX-1 may not be impeded in its monthly routine without written permission from at least one Level 4 personnel. An area along the north boundary of Site XXXX has been excluded from surveillance to better facilitate SCP-XXXX-1's activities.
SCP-XXXX's natural habitat
Description: SCP-XXXX is an eyeless, furless variety of cat native to a small limestone cave system located on the outskirts of Chicago. All members of SCP-XXXX have abnormally elongated limbs and exhibit partial albinism and severe neoteny.
Specimens of SCP-XXXX continually secrete a white substance through the pores of their skin. Chemical analysis of this substance have found it to be near-identical to the soft serve ice cream sold by several major fast food franchises. These secretions will gradually build up over the course of a month to a thickness of approximately 2 cm in locations that correspond to fur on non-anomalous kittens.
The production of this substance is entirely anomalous, as vivisection has found nothing unusual in SCP-XXXX's physiology and its diet does not include the requisite carbohydrates to produce the quantity of sugar found in it's secretions.
SCP-XXXX feeds primarily on the tricolored bat colony with which it shares it’s habitat. It is an ambush predator, hunting by clinging to the ceiling and grabbing the bats when they return to roost. The odor of SCP-XXXX's secretions has been observed to interest the bats, lending credence to the theory that it's anomalous properties evolved as a strategy to attract prey.
SCP-XXXX-1 refers to a male humanoid, generally 15-20 years of age, wearing a red and yellow Ronald McDonald costume. On the 7th day of each month, an instance of SCP-XXXX-1 will manifest in an unobserved location within the vicinity of Site-XXXX carrying a plastic bucket and stainless steel dessert spatula. SCP-XXXX-1 will then proceed into the cave and collect the secretions from each member of SCP-XXXX, scraping the substance off their skin with the spatula and depositing it into the bucket. After SCP-XXXX-1 has harvested each member of the population within easy reach, it will exit the cave and demanifest.
Addendum A: Interview Log XXXX-1-A
Date: 07-05-1998
Interviewed:SCP-XXXX-1
Interviewer: Dr. Helen Masters
Foreword: After careful observation of SCP-XXXX-1's activities for several months, permission was granted to detain SCP-XXXX-1 for questioning.
<Begin Log>
SCP-XXXX-1: Hey, uh, are you guys cops? 'Cos if you guys are cops, I think I'm supposed to call my lawyer.
Dr. Masters: We are not police officers, sir, and you are not in trouble. We just have a few questions, if you don't mind. Can you tell us your name?
SCP-XXXX-1: Uh, sure, I guess? It's Ronnie. Ronnie MacArthur.
Dr. Masters: And who do you work for, Mr. MacArthur?
SCP-XXXX-1: Maccas. I mean, can’t you tell? It's just a summer job, though. I mean, it's not like it’s a career path, innit? [scratches nose] Don’t wanna be doing this when I’m thirty or whatever. No offense.
Dr. Masters: [pause] Can you explain what you mean by "this"? What exactly were you doing in the cave?
SCP-XXXX-1: Harvesting the ice cream.
Dr. Masters: For what purpose?
SCP-XXXX-1: Um… whaddya mean purpose? It's ice cream. Someone’s gotta. They'd have to sell the substitute if we didn't.
Dr. Masters: Substitute?
SCP-XXXX-1: Yeah. You don’t wanna know where that comes from. Um, look missus, I appreciate the interest an' all, but if I’m not in trouble I should really get going, my bucket's only half full and they're gonna dock my pay if I'm late…
Dr. Masters: Just one or two more, if you don't mind. Where do you take the ice cream?
SCP-XXXX-1: I just drop it back at the warehouse. I guess they deliver it to the restaurants from there? I’ve never really thought about it that much.
Dr. Masters: And how do you reach the warehouse?
SCP-XXXX-1: Oh, I’ve got a car just outside.
Dr. Masters: We haven't seen any vehicle.
SCP-XXXX-1: Well yeah, it's outside.
Dr. Masters: I see. Well, thank you for your time. And… oh, I've got to ask, for my own curiosity more than anything… why the getup?
SCP-XXXX-1: Ah damn it. Did you have to mention it? It’s embarrassing enough that they make me wear this without people drawing attention to it.
Dr. Masters: But why though?
SCP-XXXX-1: I don’t know! It’s just what they make us wear.
Dr. Masters: I see. I apologize for embarrassing you, Mr. MacArthur. Thank you for your time. Security, please escort SCP-XXXX-1 to the holding facility.
SCP-XXXX-1: You're welc—wait, what?
<End Log>
Addendum B: Incident Report - 1998 containment breach
Date: 07-05-1998 through 16-06-1998
Foreword: On 07-05-1998, SCP-XXXX-1 was detained on-site in a temporary facility for additional interrogation and research of it's manifestation abilities. This action resulted in a notable containment breach, as well as the discovery of a previously-undocumented anomalous phenomenon, documented below.
07-05: SCP-XXXX-1 is detained by the Foundation.
13-05: First reported case of McDonalds-owned soft serve machines in the Chicago area anomalously producing a "salty black goop" when used, regardless of what substance they were loaded with. The substance itself is confirmed by chemical analysis to be edible and non-anomalous, consisting primarily of yeast extract and salt.
Despite being harmless, the anomalous manner in which this substance is created represents a breach of normalcy necessitating confiscation of the machines.
14-05: First reported cases of black substance being produced by soft serve machines outside the state of Illinois.
15-05 Anomalous behaviour continues to spread. SCP-XXXX-1 is released from custody and allowed to demanifest in an attempt to prevent or possibly reverse the ongoing anomalous effects. It does not.
16-05: Foundation assets manage to force a recall of soft serve machines in the United States on the basis of hygiene concerns.
17-05: First reported cases of black substance being produced by soft serve machines outside of the United States. MTF-Lambda-18 ("Hamburglars Helpers") is commissioned by the O5 Council and begins embedding in all as-yet unaffected restaurants in anticipation of further spread of anomalous behaviour.
19-05: MTF-Lambda-18 proves effective at sabotaging soft serve machines before they begin exhibiting anomalous properties, but is unable to keep up with the rate of spread.
21-05: Foundation assets manage to force a global recall of all soft serve machines owned by the McDonalds corporation.
24-05: Last known soft-serve machine not exhibiting anomalous behaviour begins producing black substance.
07-06: A new instance of SCP-XXXX-1, noted to have a different skin tone, hair color and substantially less acne than the previous instance, manifests at Site-XXXX and is allowed to complete its task.
08-06: Confiscated soft serve machines begin returning to non-anomalous operation.
11-06: Last reported case of a confiscated soft serve machine behaving in an anomalous manner.
16-06: Recall is lifted. Confiscated machines are returned to manufacturer. MTF-Lambda-18 is disbanded by the O5 council.
Closing Statement: In total, this incident necessitated Foundation assets embedded in 7,500 restaurants and the recall, confiscation or sabotage of more than 22,000 soft-serve machines worldwide.
McDonalds employees who demonstrated excessive interest in the anomaly, 11 in total, were detained and amnesticised.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be stored in a standard locked safe-deposit box. Access is restricted, requiring written permission from two Level 4 personnel. Testing with SCP-XXXX is prohibited.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a section of PVC pipe, 9 cm in diameter and 17 cm long. An arrow is drawn on the side of the object in black permanent marker.
Housed within SCP-XXXX is a temporal anomaly that shifts objects passing through it 1 second into the future or past, depending on the direction of travel. Objects passing through in the direction of the arrow (hereafter "the forward direction") travel into the future, while objects passing in the opposite direction (hereafter "the backward direction") travel into the past.
SCP-XXXX was recovered from the possession of Michael Swanson, a tradesman who had been using the object to duplicate currency. Swanson claimed to have retrieved SCP-XXXX from a house in the suburbs of Brisbane, Australia after being hired to perform maintenance work on the buildings stormwater system. He was unable to recall the exact location, and Foundation efforts to locate the house have been unsuccessful.
Addendum A: SCP-XXXX Testing Log
Date: 05-11-████
Presiding: Level 3 Senior Researcher Dr. Andreas Weir
Assisting: Level 2 Research Assistant May Schumacher
Redundant tests redacted for brevity
Test 1
Apparatus: Red plastic ping pong ball, 40 mm diameter.
Procedure: Ball was dropped through SCP-XXXX in the forward direction.
Results: Ball vanished from sight for 1 second upon passing through SCP-XXXX before emerging and continuing along previous trajectory. Slow motion recording shows the ball disappearing smoothly as it passes an invisible plane near the midpoint of SCP-XXXX.
Test 2
Apparatus: 30 cm steel ruler.
Procedure: Ruler was pushed through SCP-XXXX in the forward direction.
Results: Tip of ruler emerged 1 second after passing through SCP-XXXX's event horizon. Any motions made with the ruler were repeated by the ruler tip 1 second later.
Test 7
Apparatus: Red plastic ball.
Procedure: Ball was dropped through SCP-XXXX in the backward direction.
Result: 0.75 seconds prior to being dropped, and 1 second prior to entering SCP-XXXX's event horizon, a duplicate instance of the ping-pong ball emerged from SCP-XXXX. The original instance vanished upon entering SCP-XXXX's event horizon, leaving only the duplicate.
Test 8
Apparatus: Red plastic ball.
Procedure: Research Assistant Schumacher was instructed to drop ball through SCP-XXXX, but stop when a duplicate emerges.
Result: Approximately 0.75 seconds before the ball was to be dropped, a duplicate instance emerged. A high-pitched sound and brief puff of air not observed in the earlier tests were noted when the duplicate ball emerged. Comparative analysis of both instances could find no difference.
Note: This test confirmed the recovery teams report that the object has the ability to duplicate small items.
Test 15
Apparatus: 30 cm steel ruler.
Procedure: Ruler was pushed through SCP-XXXX in the backward direction.
Results: Tip of ruler emerged 1 second prior to passing through SCP-XXXX's event horizon. Motions made by the ruler tip attempted to predict Research Assistant Schumacher's movements by 1 second, but showed visible discrepancies. Ruler was retrieved without incident.
Note: This test appears to be inconsistent with the results of Test 8. The research team hypothesizes that there may be some manner of threshold for creating a paradox that this test did not meet. Alternatively, it may simply not work if you've got something stuck in it.
Test 16
Apparatus: 30 cm steel ruler.
Procedure: Ruler was pushed through SCP-XXXX in the backward direction while Research Assistant Schumacher was blindfolded.
Results: Tip of ruler emerged 1 second prior to passing through SCP-XXXX's event horizon. Motions made by the ruler tip accurately predicted all of Research Assistant Schumacher's movements.
Note: This test implies that the discrepancies observed in the previous test were the direct result of Schumacher’s awareness of the ruler's future movements.
Test 19
Subject: White laboratory rat
Procedure: Research Assistant Schumacher was instructed to drop subject through SCP-XXXX, but stop when a duplicate emerges.
Results: Subject was successfully duplicated. SCP-XXXX emitted a high pitched sound and puff of air consistent with previous tests. Comparative analysis found both instances of the subject to be identical.
Note: The research team concluded based on animal testing that SCP-XXXX was acceptably safe, and requested authorization to perform human testing in order to retrieve tactile data.
Test 22
Subject: D-28512
Procedure: Subject was instructed to push right hand through SCP-XXXX in the backward direction.
Results: Subject moved to follow instructions, but flinched and pulled his hand back when the duplicate emerged. The duplicate hand was cleanly severed at the wrist, accompanied by a high pitched sound and puff of air consistent with previous tests. Comparative analysis has identified no difference between the severed duplicate hand and the subjects actual hand beyond the results of it being detached from the subjects body.
Note: Testing was postponed until the lab and equipment could be cleaned of blood.
Addendum B: SCP-XXXX Audio Analysis Results
Date: 08-11-████
Description: Multiple samples were provided by the research team. Each consists of approximately half a minute of audio, played at around 30x normal speed and pitched primarily in the ultrasonic range. Voices identified as those of Research Assistant Schumacher, Dr. Weir and D-28512. Transcripts are provided below.
Redundant reports redacted for brevity
Sample XXXX-1
<Begin Transcript>
Schumacher: "It didn't come out. Wasn't it supposed to-"
Weir: "Schumacher! The walls!"
Schumacher: "What? Oh-kay… they’re red…"
Weir: "I noticed!"
[A noise consisting of hundreds of plastic, popping noises can be heard increasing in volume in the background. Very distant shouting can also be made out]
Schumacher: "Uh, doctor, there are ping pong balls coming out of the walls. Is this part of the test? Should we log this?"
Weir: "No, I think we should be leaving before- oh shit."
Schumacher: "Doctor? Oh my god doctor, you too? Hang on, I’m going to get you out of here."
Weir: [voice noticeably distorted] "This… this is really painful…"
[Weir begins a string of profanity, before being cut off by choking noises. The background noise increases to a roar]
Schumacher: "Doctor Weir! Andreas, no! Don't go! Come back! Oh my god the floor's disintegrating. Oh no no no, it's pulling me down, help, please, someone help-"
[Schumacher's cries for help continue for approximately 8 seconds during which the background noise continues to increase in volume before audio passes beyond discernible range]
<End Transcript>
Sample XXXX-4
<Begin Transcript>
Schumacher: "It didn't come out. Wasn't it supposed to-"
Weir: "Schumacher! The walls!"
Schumacher: "What? Oh-kay… they’re furry…”
Weir: "I noticed!"
Schumacher: "… and they're moving…”
Weir: "I noticed that too!"
[A noise consisting of a combination of squeaking, hissing, chattering and plopping noises can be heard increasing in volume in the background. Very distant screaming can also be made out]
Schumacher: "Doctor, I think I'd like to leave now."
Weir: "They're not just coming out of the wall, they're taking matter from the wall. This entire building is going to fall apart if- oh shit."
Schumacher: "The roof, too. Oh my god doctor, they're falling out of the roof. We're going to be buried in rats. I don't want to be buried in rats-"
Weir: [voice noticeably distorted] "Schumacher… it's not just… the building…"
Schumacher: "Doctor Weir? Andreas!" [scream] "Oh my god, what the hell is- no, why? Why is this happening? … wait…"
[momentary pause, during which the background noise increases to a roar]
Schumacher: [audibly clearer, likely due to Schumacher positioning herself closer to the object] "Listen! Listen to me! Stop testing the pipe! You need to stop testing SCP-X-"
[Schumacher's voice is abruptly choked off as if something has blocked her mouth. This is followed by approximately 6 seconds of muffled screaming before audio passes beyond discernible range]
<End Transcript>
Note: Testing of SCP-XXXX has been discontinued indefinitely by order of O5-9.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Neutralised
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is neutralised. Should any leaked images of SCP-XXXX resurface online, they may be dismissed as hoaxes. Images taken of SCP-XXXX's former location will continue to be automatically scrubbed by Foundation software uploaded to all lunar spacecraft with surface imaging capabilities.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a sedentary organism measuring 1060 meters in diameter, located in the South Pole-Aitken Basin on the far side of the moon. The organism resembles a tick, with a large round abdomen and eight smaller legs located at the front of its body. Its head is not visible, due to being embedded in the lunar surface.
Images taken by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) indicate that SCP-XXXX has grown in diameter by approximately 15% between 2011 and 2019. It is believed to be absorbing and somehow metabolising lunar matter from the moons crust.
Addendum 1: On 7/12/2018 the Foundation launched a robotic probe fitted with a drill arm and onboard DNA testing facilities to SCP-XXXX's location, disguised as a Chinese Lunar Exploration Mission. Samples taken from SCP-XXXX's surface indicate it shares common ancestry with terrestrial ticks, being most closely related to Haemaphysalis longicornis (Asian longhorned tick). Genetic studies have found no specific reason for its abnormal size.
Upon piercing SCP-XXXX's stomach cavity, the probe found it to be filled with mammalian blood rather than the expected lunar material. The blood matches no terrestrial species. Genetic markers indicate possible relation to lagomorphs.
Geological surveys have found no evidence of unusual subterranean features in the area. Authorization for a manned lunar mission to investigate what SCP-XXXX is feeding on is pending.
Addendum 2: At 03:42 AM on 12/03/2019 (UTC), the probe abruptly ceased transmitting. Images from the LRO indicate that SCP-XXXX has vanished from its location, leaving two elliptical craters adjacent to its former position, with ridges reminiscent of human fingerprints. Each of these craters measures more than 2 km in diameter at its widest.
Further analysis of the LRO images suggests that SCP-XXXX's head and mouthparts are likely still present between the craters, buried beneath a layer of regolith.
As of 15/03/2019, SCP-XXXX has been reclassified as neutralized.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is contained in a standard, minimum security humanoid containment cell at Site-17.
To prevent further deterioration of SCP-XXXX's mental state, any entertainment provided to SCP-XXXX is to be screened for the words "wake up", and a content warning with timestamps/page numbers is to be provided if necessary.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a 30 year old female human. It is physically unremarkable aside from visible symptoms of sleep deprivation as a result of insomnia.
When a person (hereafter, "the subject") is in SCP-XXXX's presence, there is a chance that they will verbally ask SCP-XXXX to "wake up" or inform SCP-XXXX of a need to awaken. Such incidents generally occur during lapses in SCP-XXXX's attention, or while SCP-XXXX is not in a position to see the subjects lips move.
Nobody except SCP-XXXX has proven capable of retaining direct memory of the incident, and the subject themselves will often reflexively deny having said anything. This denial does not appear to be anomalous, merely the result of the discrepancy between the subjects memory and reality as observed by SCP-XXXX. The incident will appear on audio and video recordings, demonstrating that they are not merely a hallucination on SCP-XXXX's part.
SCP-XXXX has also occasionally reported observing the words "wake up", "it's time to wake up" and "please wake up" printed in written media or being stated by characters on television. This effect has yet to be observed in any audio or video recordings.
SCP-XXXX has never been observed to produce anomalous behavior whilst asleep, though this is complicated by the fact that it is an irregular sleeper and frequently subject to night terrors.
SCP-XXXX appears to have begun exhibiting anomalous effects after it was hospitalized in a coma for a period of 3 years following a motor vehicle collision.
Addendum 1: Likely due to the nature of the anomalous effects SCP-XXXX is afflicted by, it has begun exhibiting symptoms of depersonalization/derealization disorder (DPDR). Additional psychiatric resources have been provided.
Addendum 2: SCP-XXXX's mental condition continues to deteriorate, and it's anomalous effects have become more intense. Individuals subject to SCP-XXXX's effect have been observed utilizing distressed, pleading tones when instructing SCP-XXXX to wake up.
Addendum 3: SCP-XXXX has attempted self-termination on three separate occasions, and its area of effect appears to be expanding, with various Site 17 personnel pausing during unrelated conversations to state "she really needs to wake up now", "please let her wake up" or in one case "she'll die if she doesn't wake up".
As this presents a potential distraction to personnel dealing with other SCP's, for SCP-XXXX's own safety and to prevent further symptoms from developing, as well as the possibility that [REDACTED], the research team have recommended that it be placed in a medically-induced coma indefinitely. This proposal is awaiting authorization.
SCP-XXXX-A. Last known wild specimen, destroyed in 1976 shortly after this photograph was taken
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: Twenty live specimens of SCP-XXXX-A are contained within Greenhouse 2 at Biological Containment Site 103. Whenever any SCP-XXXX-A specimen reaches reproductive age, the carcass of a recently slaughtered domestic pig is to be introduced to the environment.
Hazmat suits must be worn at all times within Greenhouse 2. Entrance to Greenhouse 2 is only available via a Foundation standard biological decontamination airlock, fitted with insecticide sprinklers.
In the event of a containment breach resulting in infection, hosts are to be administered high-strength laxatives within 2 hours and report to quarantine. If symptoms of SCP-XXXX-A growth develop, surgery should be performed in a warm (>32° Celsius), dark room to remove the specimen from the host.
SCP-XXXX is currently believed to be exterminated outside of captivity. In the event of the discovery of a surviving population, the habitat is to be treated with insecticide using Foundation aircraft disguised as firefighting equipment. Within two hours of this treatment, all specimens of SCP-XXXX-A are to be exterminated using flamethrowers.
Two specimens of SCP-XXXX-B, removed from SCP-XXXX-A for documentation
Description: SCP-XXXX refers to a symbiotic relationship between SCP-XXXX-A, an anomalously fast-growing subspecies of Strangler Fig, and SCP-XXXX-B, a species of the Leaf Insect family.
The lifecycle of SCP-XXXX-A and SCP-XXXX-B follows:
- SCP-XXXX-B spins a cocoon, lays between 200-1000 eggs, and deposits a single seed of SCP-XXXX-A, carried under it’s abdomen. It then dies within the cocoon.
- The seed germinates within SCP-XXXX-B's cocoon. At the same time, the larvae of SCP-XXXX-B hatch and consume the carcass of their parent before spinning a larval cocoon and becoming dormant.
- The seed of SCP-XXXX-A continues to grow, engulfing the eggs of SCP-XXXX-B prior to piercing the cocoon. From this point forward the vine will branch in multiple directions and continue to expand outwards and upwards until it reaches sunlight. Growth rate during this stage is rapid, growing as much as 120cm per day.
- Once a hospitable environment is found, SCP-XXXX-A's growth speed increases to anomalously rapid speeds, between 10-20cm per minute (easily visible to the naked eye). It will aggressively colonize a radius of between 1 and 5 meters before this growth spurt stops.
- During this period of growth, the vine pushes SCP-XXXX-B larvae near to the surface, where the now-adult insects will emerge from their larval cocoon, unfolding their wings to camouflage themselves as leaves of SCP-XXXX-A. SCP-XXXX-B will remain dormant on the surface of SCP-XXXX-A for a significant period, usually until the vine expires or the swarm is of a significant size. During this period, SCP-XXXX-B is entirely passive and exhibits no anomalous behaviour, and can be extracted from the surface of SCP-XXXX-A with minimal effort. However, this stage can end abruptly and without warning.
- Upon beginning reproductive behaviour, all adult specimens of SCP-XXXX-B in the area will take wing and seek out an organism of sufficient size, showing a marked preference for living mammals or marsupials. The swarm will then seek to enter the host through any open orifice, most commonly the mouth and nose. Their goal is to reach the abdomen, where they will spin a cocoon and complete the lifecycle of both species prior to expiring.
Historic photo of Wolfram
Discovery: SCP-XXXX was discovered in a remote valley in the north-east Australian wilderness, where it was believed to subsist primarily on native marsupials, but became invasive with the introduction of feral cats and dogs to the area, and ultimately became a threat to human life upon being accidentally transported into the mining township of Wolfram in Queensland, Australia.
The species first came to Foundation attention after a large swarm of SCP-XXXX-B emerged from the home of one Kevin Fynes on 24/02/1927. Fynes had seemingly been infected while exploring the area, and his incapacitation and subsequent death went unnoticed long enough for SCP-XXXX to reach maturity. SCP-XXXX infected approximately 185 hosts, the majority of which were deceased by the time Foundation assets arrived on the scene. Surviving hosts were treated by foundation doctors and surgeons on a case-by-case basis before amnestics were provided and the subjects relocated.
Multiple wild colonies in the area around the former town of Wolfram have since been located and destroyed. As of 01/06/1976, no known wild populations of SCP-XXXX remain.
Addendum - 19/03/2008: While providing a new host for SCP-XXXX's reproductive cycle, a minor containment breach occurred when several members of SCP-XXXX-B were found to have developed immunity to the insecticide being utilized for decontamination. Research assistant Schumacher was the only member of staff successfully infected by SCP-XXXX-B during the incident, and was released from quarantine after laxatives proved successful in expelling the cocoon.
Note: In the event of a containment breach, personnel working in the vicinity of Greenhouse 2 are encouraged to hold their nose and avoid swearing, screaming, or otherwise opening their mouths.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: A small swarm of SCP-XXXX (approximately 500-1000 individuals) is maintained in Greenhouse 2 at site 107. Identifying and containing every wild specimen of SCP-XXXX is currently not possible, and the potential ecological ramifications of doing so would far outweigh the benefits.
Compound XXXX-1, which has been found to amplify SCP-XXXX’s cognitive effects on humans with minimal side effects, is to be distributed to as wide a human population as possible. Currently trace amounts are included in several modern vaccines, including MMR, TDAP and Hepatitis B. Researchers working with SCP-XXXX may be inoculated against SCP-XXXX’s cognitive effects after a full review of the relevant documentation.
To reduce the number of human lives lost, Foundation agents embedded in government agencies and political parties are to provide support for anti-logging environmental activist groups and encourage the use of pine and fir tree plantations over the clearing of old-growth forests (see Document XXXX-A).
Description: SCP-XXXX refers collectively to several anomalous species of the Phillidae (Leaf Insect) family that utilize cognitohazards as a form of camouflage. Most sentient beings will perceive specimens of SCP-XXXX as leaves, which it’s appearance superficially resembles. This effect extends to images of SCP-XXXX, including photographs and artistic representations.
SCP-XXXX nests in large groups primarily on dead or dying trees, and provide a revitalisation effect to the tree through unknown means. This effect appears to be entirely capable of replacing photosynthesis if the swarm is large enough and the tree has no foliage of its own.
While not generally aggressive, large swarms of SCP-XXXX may rarely become hostile if their nest is harmed, landing upon and attempting to suffocate the responsible party by entering the mouth or nose.
Most species of SCP-XXXX have a lifecycle lasting one year, after which they begin a brief mating period before laying their eggs on the bark of a tree and dying. This behaviour is unique to the northern hemisphere: tropical and southern hemisphere species tend to have longer lifespans.
Discovery:
Date: 23-5-1984.
Two nests of SCP-XXXX were identified in Oregon by D-class personnel in the process of being transferred to another facility. All of these personnel had recently been administered a trial C-class amnestic that was later found to neutralize SCP-XXXX’s cognitive effects in some subjects.
Special Containment Procedures: A small swarm of SCP-XXXX (approximately 500-1000 individuals) is maintained in Greenhouse 2 at site 107.
Upon discovery, wild populations of SCP-XXXX are to be eliminated with sprayable insecticide by foundation agents.
Incident Log XXXX-1:
Date: 18-1-1997
Several additional populations of SCP-XXXX were identified in California, Idaho and Oregon after the rollout of a new class B amnestic that was found to neutralize SCP-XXXX’s cognitive effects in some subjects. Subsequent investigation resulted in the discovery of additional infested trees in each area, as well as a number of unexplained deaths in the logging industry in these states believed to be attributable to SCP-XXXX.
Subsequent investigation resulted in the discovery of 3 more infested trees in the area, and the death of two researchers when one swarm became hostile during testing.
Special Containment Procedures: A small swarm of SCP-XXXX (approximately 500-1000 individuals) is maintained in Greenhouse 2 at site 107.
Upon discovery, wild populations of SCP-XXXX are to be destroyed from a safe distance by dropping high-strength insecticide from Foundation aircraft disguised as firefighting equipment.
Incident Log XXXX-2:
Date: 02-11-2006
Significant additional populations of SCP-XXXX were identified in America, China, Eastern Europe, India, and Western Australia after the global rollout of a new class C amnestic that was found to neutralize SCP-XXXX’s cognitive effects in some subjects. Subsequent investigation resulted in the discovery of additional infested trees in each area, and statistical analysis suggests SCP-XXXX may be a leading cause of death among employees of the logging industry.
Special Containment Procedures: A small swarm of SCP-XXXX (approximately 500-1000 individuals) is maintained in Greenhouse 2 at site 107.
Upon discovery, MTF-Epsilon-9 (“Fire Eaters”) are to destroy any forests found to be infested by wild populations of SCP-XXXX by means of controlled wildfire. Smaller populations may be destroyed from a safe distance by dropping high-strength insecticide from Foundation aircraft disguised as firefighting equipment.
Incident Log XXXX-3:
Date: 29-3-2015
The head researchers on SCP-XXXX managed to isolate the active ingredient found to suppress SCP-XXXX’s cognitive effect, and began to map the range of SCP-XXXX’s habitat. Their findings were forwarded to the O5 council, and the current Special Containment Procedures were put in place.