Starlight Scythe

Item #: 5000

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-5000 is to be contained within Site-88 on Floor 29 of Section D (Medium Value Containment Division), with the exact containment cell to be specifically designed to act as a functional replication of a standard Staff Dormitory, the likes of which exist in Site-88's Section B. The following accessories must be included for accurate mimicry:

  • a rug
  • a lamp
  • a desk
  • at least one shelf
  • a closet containing at least 5 sets of clean and identical uniforms
  • at least 3 posters pertaining to SCP-5000's specific tastes in entertainment
  • a compact refrigerator containing liquid substances and non-anomalous objects that SCP-5000 finds at least decently edible

In terms of diet: SCP-5000 is primarily carnivorous and should therefore be fed raw meat - preferably straight from a deceased animal of prey.

The key differences between SCP-5000's containment cell and that of a traditional Staff Dormitory are as follows: in place of the average full-size (54 in/132 cm) bed there is a trunk of the same diameters in width and length, with both an internal and external set of butterfly latches that SCP-5000 is to use instead. The trunk is to be filled with soft comforter blankets and pillows to allow decent mimicry. Installed within the ceiling is an immovable hook that attaches to a retracting Grade 6 straight chain that in turn connects to an iron collar worn by SCP-5000 as mandatory, it provides enough maximum slack for SCP-5000 to roam about it's cell with relative freedom while not letting it step outside the cell's bounds when the door is unsealed and opened1. There is a unique lighting fixture on the ceiling of SCP-5000's containment cell, where no such ornaments exist in the Staff Dormitories2.

Description: Dr. Valentine Fortune was designated at Site-17 from the beginning of his career to June 19th of 2016. A Caucasian male of average height according to his claims regarding his Mother's side of the family 5′11 in (180 cm) and weighed 84.0 kg (185.2 lb), he possessed a full head of ebony black hair and round, hazel eyes. A collection of accounts from former colleagues of his can similarly attest to Dr. Fortune's personality as being "very studious and forthright" with a "startlingly" high amount of devotion in the Foundation and it's ultimately altruistic goal. His best friend was Dr. Alex 'Add' Donovan, who at one time served as his mentor.

As ordered by a member of Senior Staff - the exact identity of the aforementioned individual will remain anonymous as per The Proposal - Dr. Fortune was assigned to write and publish an assessment on a then-new SCP for which the correct methods of containment and the procedures therefore after were still in the process of being developed, known now as SCP-5000-03.

There existed no trace of SCP-5000-0 or Dr. Fortune after the event of June 16th 2016 (5000-0-INCIDENT-A). On June 17th, the search for Dr. Fortune concluded unsuccessfully and he was officially pronounced dead, with his original draft regarding SCP-5000-0 having underwent immediate confiscation and made available to Class A personnel only4.

On June 20th, SCP-5000 was first discovered at 2:36 AM by way of security camera footage, operating the microwave on Site-17's third floor break room as it was in the process of warming up a plastic container of pasta, clearly labeled as belonging to the recently deceased Dr. Fortune. It's very first known instance of cognitive speech was quoted as saying: "Oh thank God, I thought for sure someone would've stolen it again."

SCP-5000 is a humanoid of 5'11 in (180 cm) in height, with ivory white skin of similar texture to that of a human's, however the skin of SCP-5000 proves to be breakable - akin to glass - and will shatter if made to endure under extreme enough pressure. The weight of SCP-5000 is unable to be calculated through any currently available means as it is in a constant state of levitation with closest that it can get to the floor being 12 in (30 cm) above ground level. It possesses a very large set of canines alongside long, sharp claws that must be clipped monthly to avoid their growth extending past the allowed maximum length of 4 in (10 cm). Its round eyes of black sclera under white irises are capable of night-vision.

From the scalp of it's ebony black hair are a matching pair of translucent horns that carry the same consistency as tempered glass. SCP-5000 can be frequently witnessed and photographed with a glory around it's head, the likes of which can negatively affect it's sleeping pattern and insight insomnia. Both tips of its horns are filled with an unknown red liquid that many personnel and D-Class assume to be blood. Tests to determine the nature of this liquid have been halted until SCP-5000 can be properly sedated into total numbness as it's horns seem to be sensitive to touch, mishandling can easily distress SCP-5000 to the point of tears and retaliation. All personnel are greatly advised to ask permission from SCP-5000 before touching them, the added promise to be gentle will greaten one's chance at approval.

The most compelling piece of evidence to support the notion that SCP-5000's horns are filled with blood is that in the event where skin-to-skin contact with a human subject is made and kept for however long the contact is continued, the skin of SCP-5000's hands will begin extracting the subject's blood through wherever on their body the point of contact is being made and collecting the contents inside it's see-through horns, filling up from SCP-5000's scalp until both are completely filled, leaving a thin divide between the possible blood at the tips and the definite blood of the human subject that the rest of the horns contain. From all recorded subjects, the extraction is never painful and gives a subtle sensation that ranges depending on the subject. Common reactions include: "a bit tingly", "kinda relaxing", "simply tolerable", and "like a back-scratcher". More rarely does the extraction induce feelings of mild euphoria or pleasure.

To SCP-5000, it seems to be a back-up source of nourishment. Extracting an excess amount will trigger headaches and bloody coughing fits. In states of severe over-extraction, SCP-5000 will exhibit symptoms similar to alcohol intoxication as seen in inebriated humans. This method of feeding SCP-5000 should primarily be used under the circumstance that SCP-5000's typical form of food supply is either running out of stock or is unavailable.

It possesses a human-like level of cognitive capabilities, intelligence, and IQ but has shown a steadfast denial regarding its own existence as an anomalous entity, often expressing the insistent claim that it is "NOT an SCP" and wishes for personnel to refer to itself as "Dr. Fortune", "Valentine", or "Val" among other variants. Refusal to do so on the personnel's part will be met with scores of sarcastic half-comments, agitation, and "the cold shoulder" until it is addressed as it desires to be. Contradictory with the amount of insults, evidence of delusional beliefs, and unfounded accusations of mental instability leveled at personnel for whom it shows a dislike towards, SCP-5000 demonstrates to have a fiercely protective streak for the humans in its presence, be they in immediate danger or mildly inconvenienced and shows a readiness to assist any human that calls for it and a willingness to fight any hostile SCP that threatens a human's safety, including D-Class5. SCP-5000 displays a vitriolic disgust at the notion of consuming human flesh, will not attack a human unless provoked to which the damage sustained is guaranteed to be non-fatal, and will not kill unless SCP-5000 deems it merciful, justified, or unless commanded to kill by it's Agreed upon human handler6 partner: Dr. Alex Donovan.

Extensive interviews with SCP-5000 prove that it has no concrete set of memories when attempting to recall 5000-0-INCIDENT-A, only being able to give contradicting testimonies of SCP-5000-0's appearance and previous Containment Procedures that do not align with any documented SCP that is within the Foundation's protection. SCP-5000 will also make attempts to fill in the blank of SCP-5000-0 with any SCP that Dr. Fortune was reported on having come into contact with - or only heard of - over the course of his employment, subsequently claiming that SCP to be SCP-5000-0 in a presumed attempt to placate the interviewer and make him/her happy. From June 15th of 2016 to June 20th of 2016, this marks the total amount of lost time in SCP-5000's memory.

All future interviewers are advised against suggesting SCPs to SCP-5000 as a means to mock or derive entertainment out of SCP-5000's gap in memory lest he/she wish to risk of being reprimanded7.

Due to SCP-5000's circumstances, a key factor of The Proposal is to allow SCP-5000 to make a monthly request in exchange for consistent displays of good behavior. The decision on which request gets honored or denied relies on Site Director Philip Foster.