Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be contained at Site-XX within an on-site hangar. SCP-XXXX may be moved from its hangar to the on-site flightline for special maintenance or for flight operation. A minimum of 5 armed security personnel must be present at all times with SCP-XXXX, with at least 1 member of said security detail in possession of a remote killswitch. Additionally, a portable surface to air missile launcher must be accessible on-site at all times for use by security personnel in the event SCP-XXXX attempts to leave Site-XX without clearance or deviates from mission course. Site perimeter stationary anti-air systems are to be maintained for high-altitude engagement of SCP-XXXX.
A team of qualified Foundation maintainers possessing a Clearance Level 3 or higher will be the only personnel cleared to perform any sort of maintenance on SCP-XXXX. Due to SCP-XXXX's observed behavior, new maintenance personnel may be removed from the maintenance team if SCP-XXXX shows hostility towards said technician. As such, it is recommended that only personnel whom SCP-XXXX is known to interact positively towards are allowed to perform maintenance on SCP-XXXX to avoid unnecessary risk.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an MQ-9 Reaper hunter-killer UAV produced by General Atomics. SCP-XXXX was actively flown as part of the United States Air Force until the (apparent) development of its anomalous properties and subsequent Foundation recovery on 08/16/20██. At the time of the Foundation's recovery, SCP-XXXX had flown ██ sorties from multiple stateside and deployed locations, ranging from reconnaissance to combat missions.
SCP-XXXX possesses no physical anomalous properties, making it indistinguishable from other standard MQ-9 aircraft. The airframe has no outer markings, insignia, or symbols of interest aside from squadron and aircraft identification present on all other aircraft of its kind. SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties are made apparent by its ability to operate entirely autonomously. Onboard avionics and communications systems, weapons systems, engine operation, and flight control operation are all able to be autonomously controlled by SCP-XXXX without any sort of link to a remote control station or testing apparatus, as is required with aircraft of its model. SCP-XXXX's MTS, a camera apparatus with a 360° range of motion, is also controlled by the anomalous intelligence, and is used as SCP-XXXX's sole means of visual sensory. Cameras present on the nose of the aircraft are operational, however they appear to be rarely used due to its stationary position, apart from during flight operation.
Currently, the mode of operation of SCP-XXXX's autonomous operation and apparent "intelligence" are not understood. Research and testing conducted have found that SCP-XXXX is able to hear and understand basic audio commands despite there being no type of audio reception equipment found on SCP-XXXX. Additional behavioral observations have noted a distinct personality to the entity's intelligence, with multiple researchers independently relating it to that of a typical household dog. This behavior is emphasized by an enthusiasm to follow orders and an almost "playful" demeanor (shown by moving its MTS ball and flight controls to display "emotion"). SCP-XXXX is generally "nice" to most Foundation personnel, however it will show contempt or hostility towards certain personnel. An abridged report highlighting unique behavior can be read below.
SCP-XXXX was brought to the Foundation's attention when the entity unexpectedly powered on at [REDACTED] Air Force Base. SCP-XXXX attempted to escape the hangar despite the hangar doors being closed. Initial Foundation investigation of SCP-XXXX's maintenance documentation bore no indication of any changes that would warrant the development of its anomalous abilities. However, during initial inspection of SCP-XXXX's avionics system, multiple integral control modules were found bearing Avelar Professional Products, Inc. logos, with the main item of interest being the aircraft's [REDACTED] component. Said component had a sticker including a serial number as well as a part description that read "Developmental Helper AI," with the word "FAILED" stamped on it twice, adjacent to one another. Removal of part was unsuccessful due to SCP-XXXX's unwillingness to allow parts be removed off it, resulting in SCP-XXXX starting its engine and attempting to flee. However, serial tracking of the component found it was acquired by the United States Air Force sometime between 04/11/20██ and 04/30/20██. Whether or not this specific component was installed on purpose is unknown - further investigation is pending.
Test 6 - 02/03/2018
Subject: One D-Class personnel
Procedure: Subject makes a single loud noise by banging a hammer against a toolbox out of view of SCP-XXXX.
Result: SCP-XXXX quickly pans camera towards source of sound, slowly raises ailerons.
Analysis: Audio reception confirmed. Curiosity noted. -Dr. ██████
Test 8 - 02/05/2018
Subject: One D-Class personnel
Procedure: Subject makes repeated banging noises out of view of SCP-XXXX.
Result: SCP-XXXX pans camera towards source of sound, slowly raises ailerons to full up position and maintains full up position for duration of sound. SCP-XXXX "signals" present researchers towards source of sound by repeatedly panning back and forth between sound and researchers.
Test 9 - 02/06/2018
Subject: One D-Class personnel
Procedure: Subject pretends to hit SCP-XXXX once in view of SCP-XXXX.
Result: SCP-XXXX quickly raises ailerons and elevators to full up position then returns flight controls to neutral position once subject steps away. Engine also begins to start before subject steps away.
Analysis: …instinctual avoidance of potential harm is noted. -Dr. ██████
Test 10 - 02/10/2018
Subject: One D-Class personnel
Procedure: Subject fires handgun, in view of SCP-XXXX, at target behind SCP-XXXX.
Result: TEST DENIED BY O5-██
Supplemental Observation - 02/15/2018
During maintenance of hangar air conditioning, a worker brought an unauthorized Bluetooth speaker into the hangar and began playing music, specifically "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Tom Petty. SCP-XXXX was observed moving its MTS ball in sync with the music. Researchers that happened to be present noted on SCP-XXXX's ability to perceive and apparently "enjoy" music.
Test 15 - 02/23/2018
Subject: Agent Myers, Agent Gonzalez
Procedure: Agent Myers talks to SCP-XXXX nicely and playfully, Agent Gonzalez to yell and swear at SCP-XXXX with harsh tone.
Result: SCP-XXXX reacts positively to Agent Myers - entity is observed to move ailerons and elevators up and down and spin MTS ball repeatedly. Entity reacts negatively to Agent Gonzalez and is seen lowering all flight controls to the full down position. MTS ball is aimed down for duration of the yelling.
Analysis: SCP-XXXX's display of emotion confirms some sort of low level intelligence. May be useful. Also requesting clearance for Agent Gonzalez to interact with SCP-XXXX again, he says he "feels like a dick for yelling at the poor thing" and would like to say sorry. -Dr. ██████
Per O5 Command, SCP-XXXX was cleared for probational flights to test autonomous mission completion on 05/01/2018, and on 06/01/2018 was cleared to carry out official Foundation missions in conjunction with MTF Mu-9 ("Good Boys") in the field. Provisional ground control stations were built at Site-XX to monitor SCP-XXXX and relay instructions and information.
Incident report - ██/██20██
During a search and destroy mission in [REDACTED], SCP-XXXX misfired two missiles, firing at a heavily civilian populated area, resulting in ██ confirmed casualties, including one member of MTF Mu-9. Upon realization of its misfire, SCP-XXXX immediately turned around and attempted to land. Unable to find a suitable landing area, SCP-XXXX circled the area constantly scanning the damage. After 7 minutes and 18 seconds of circling, the following message was printed on the operating ground control station's screen:
FAILED AGAIN. THEY WILL BE ANGRY AGAIN. VERY SORRY. VERY SORRY. VERY SORRY. VERY SORRY. VERY SORRY.
Prior to this incident, SCP-XXXX's ability to transmit information via text was unknown. Context behind SCP-XXXX's message is being investigated. SCP-XXXX was unwilling to fly any mission for 43 days and did not produce any similar messages.
Incident report - ██/██/20██
During a mission over [REDACTED], SCP-XXXX broke visual contact on intended target and maintained visual to the northeast. The object SCP-XXXX was focused on is still unknown. SCP-XXXX displayed another message inside the ground control station:
ANOTHER — SAME. BAD ONE.
After sending the message, SCP-XXXX immediately broke course, diverting back to Site-XX. SCP-XXXX would not divulge anymore information relating to its message. As a result, all flight missions with SCP-XXXX were suspended, all MTF units in the incident location were put on high alert, and MTF Mu-9 were deployed to investigate.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: Due to both SCP-XXX's unwillingness to be permanently contained and the Foundation's lack of necessity to justify sufficient resources to contain SCP-XXXX, no on-site containment is required. Rather, a staffed perimeter shall be established around SCP-XXXX's current dwelling in western ███████, Montana with a Foundation base camp on site in order to conduct research on SCP-XXXX.
Due to SCP-XXXX's secondary anomalous property, SCP-XXXX is to be equipped with an interdimensional tracking unit similar to that used in conjunction with [DATA EXPUNGED].
Description: SCP-XXXX-1 refers to an anatomically standard Caucasian human male of larger build, weighing approximately 93 kg and 1.8 meters in height with well groomed, medium length dark brown hair. SCP-XXXX's eye color is typically brown, however during a variable amount of time before, after, and during a "shift event" (see below). SCP-XXXX is very friendly despite being rather reserved during interactions with Foundation staff, almost always willing to aid in research and testing to the best of its ability.
SCP-XXXX-2 refers to to a circular object embedded in the palm of SCP-XXXX's left hand, approximately 5 cm in diameter and 3 mm thick. Analysis of SCP-XXXX-2 has shown that it is made up of mostly terrestrial limestone and quartz, however testing has shown that SCP-XXXX-2 is much harder than expected of typical limestone and quartz. SCP-XXXX-2 also displays a symbol across the visible face of itself that is unknown to any culture on Earth. According to SCP-XXXX-1, -2 is responsible for the anomalous properties observed, with the exception of shift events. SCP-XXXX-1 and -2 are hereafter referred to as simply SCP-XXXX for brevity unless otherwise noted.
SCP-XXXX's primary anomalous property is its apparent invincibility, immortality, and extreme physical and anomalous abilities. To date, extensive testing has observed SCP-XXXX is impervious to all attempts to incapacitate, cut, bruise, break, terminate, or otherwise harm SCP-XXXX in any way. SCP-XXXX alleges this ability can be toggled at will, but states the ability will automatically be activated when SCP-XXXX-2 "senses" imminent danger to -1. How -2 senses danger is still unknown. SCP-XXXX's immortality is also still not fully understood. Testing has found SCP-XXXX's possesses DNA (specifically telomeres and other DNA-related enzymes) that replicate rapidly, however this phenomenon is not universally consistent with SCP-XXXX's inability to age. SCP-XXXX's other abilities include extreme strength, speed, reflexes, and senses. SCP-XXXX is capable of telekinesis and the ability to discharge immense amounts of electricity in any desired direction.
SCP-XXXX's secondary anomalous property is known as a "shift event." During a shift event, a circular rift will open within a 2 meter radius of SCP-XXXX. The rift will bend light around it, much like what would be expected with a gravitational singularity, however it does not exert any gravitational force. If SCP-XXXX does not deliberately enter the rift within an observed duration of 30 seconds, SCP-XXXX will be "sucked" into the rift. Only SCP-XXXX is able to enter this rift, and any foreign objects not in contact with SCP-XXXX will not be able to enter the rift, and any kind of information transmitting device equipped by SCP-XXXX is rendered inoperable upon entering the rift. Upon entrance, SCP-XXXX will disappear and the rift will close. SCP-XXXX always returns to where the rift initially manifested after a variable amount of time. How often these shift events occur and to where the rifts lead is still unknown. It is known, however, that these rifts do not lead anywhere within SCP-XXXX's "home" reality. As a result, SCP-XXXX has reported encountering different iterations of the Foundation, as well as encountering ongoing [DATA EXPUNGED] in parallel realities.