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Item #: SCP-4168
Object Class: Safe
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An instance of SCP-4562-59 taking a cube form.
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-4168 is to be contained in Site 43 within a 5x5x2m, wood-walled chamber with a non-magnetic, airtight door on the front of the chamber in the left wing of the site. SCP-4168 is to be given one fruit no bigger than twice the size of SCP-4168 once every day by site personnel of C-Class status or higher. It is required that personnel thoroughly check themselves and their clothes for SCP-4168-1 or higher, as to prevent a containment breach. If such a breach occurs, all personnel in the site are to be checked by cleanup crews on standby, and anyone who has SCP-4168-1 or higher present on them are to be immediately classified as E-Class personnel. Due to the nature of SCP-4168, no D-Class personnel are to be exterminated during a containment breach of SCP-4168, and are instead to be checked, along with the rest of Site 43.
Description: SCP-4168 is a large gathering of 7,948 magnetic beads, each 2.5 millimeters in diameter. SCP-4168 is entirely sentient, but also known as a 'collective mind.' Let it be noted that SCP-4168 is not the group of beads in one form, as that would form SCP-4168-0. Instead, SCP-4168 is each individual bead classified under one name. When all 7,948 beads are collected together, they act as if they were any normal living creature. However, when anywhere from 2 to 7,947 beads break off and form another being, it is classified as SCP-4168-1. If a detachment is created from SCP-4168-1, it is classified as SCP-4168-1-1. If two bodies of beads detach from SCP-168-0, they are deemed individually as SCP-4168-1 and SCP-4168-2. This can continue until it reaches SCP-4168-7847.
SCP-4168 is not very strong. SCP-4168-0 is only capable of lifting 10 kilograms at the absolute maximum, as previous tests have shown. Such tests include taking a non-magnetic 10 kilogram weight from the on-site gymnasium and leaving it in the containment chamber for SCP-4168. SCP-4168 was able to lift the weight 2 feet into the air after seven hours of trying. The same test was repeated with an 11 kilogram weight, and, after 5 weeks of continuous attempt, SCP-4168 was unable to lift the weight at all, leaving the research team to deem 10 kilograms as the maximum physical capability of SCP-4168.
SCP-4168 was discovered on the 17th of May, 2017. A rather large group of magnetic beads was seen wandering through the Site, clinging to desk legs and vending machines. Instead of immediately containing SCP-4168, the scientists present decided to record its non-contained behavior, though SCP-4168 was closely observed the entire time by armed staff. The scientists found that SCP-4168 enjoyed grabbing coins and keys and throwing them either at or to the researchers. They began 'feeding' SCP-4168 an array of foods; fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, wheat, and even sugar. After a month of research, the on-site researchers concluded that SCP-4168 favored fruits over any other kind of food, especially "Pink Lady" apples. They also noted that SCP-4168 could not absorb food that it cannot completely coat. They allowed SCP-4168 to roam the facility for another year until the events of Addendum #4168-6 and Addendum #4168-9.
-Addendum #4169-2-
On July 29, 2017, SCP-4268 decided to throw several quarters at an armed personnel, causing them to open fire out of surprise. SCP-4169 caught all of the bullets and absorbed it. This was quickly noted by the researchers present or near the incident.
-Addendum #4168-6-
SCP-4168 was found in the lady's locker room 'staring' at female B-Class personnel ████████ through the ventilation systems, where it typically roamed. This was discovered through surveillance cameras inside of the vents. They noted it, but did not put any thought into it.
-Addendum #4168-9-
On the 21st of October, Dr. ██████ and his fiance Dr. ███ were about to engage in sexual intercourse in Dr. ██████'s own office when they noticed that SCP-4168-29 was watching them from the corner, showing signs of excitement through vibrations. They promptly fled the room and took note of it. Word spread, and interactions between personnel became much less frequent.
In order to repair the damaged morale of the site, the aforementioned containment procedures were put into place. Life at the Site has returned back to normal, though some C-Class personnel enjoy playing with SCP-4168 in its chamber when they are on break, reporting feelings of ease afterwards. MRI scans show no abnormal psychological activity, proving that SCP-4168 is purely a physical force. How it is able to create and destroy minds of SCP-4168-1s and above is beyond the knowledge of the foundation, but research still continues to this very day.
