Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is contained in a agency issued type 2-M locked strongbox with internal dimensions of 30cm x 30cm x 7.5cm (1' x 1' x 0.25').
The assigned storeroom at site XX requires level 2 card reader access. SCP-XXXX now requires two-person approval from O3 staff for any further experimentation due to incident XXXX-XX-XX-X.
When not in storage, at least one additional on-duty security officer with appropriate clearance must be present at all times in the area or room where SCP-XXXX is used.
Interaction with subjects wearing SCP-XXXX is restricted to O2 and head research staff without prior written approval. Upon completion of approved usage, all findings must be documented via standard report forms and sent to the O3 on duty with an additional copy sent to Dr. Rowenski.
From MEMO-5XXX-XXXXXXXX-A
Due to incident XXXX-XX-XX-X, as of XX/XX/XXXX, all use of SCP-XXXX requires level 3 administrative approval from two officers. All usage, including study, also now requires security personnel to be present and must be logged. Include me on any research logs.
Count those involved lucky were not under my section because a 2-week suspension would be the least of their concerns. You should ALL know by now that a safe categorization does NOT give you free rein to "play with" ANY SCP.
Those receiving this memo should consider themselves on notice.
Dr. D. Rowenski
Description: SCP-XXXX is a metal composite band-type collar 2.5mm (1/10th") in width and 14mm (1.5") in height. SCP-XXXX's density and circumference changes to accommodate the current wearer. Recorded variable circumferences have been between 35cm (14") and 47cm (18.5"), though it is likely to be capable of much smaller or larger sizes.
The band is silver in color with a simple latch type clasp and seamless hinge. While dating methods have been somewhat inconclusive, the collar's estimated age is XXXX years. The advanced machining techniques used in the construction of SCP-XXXX are not fully understood by the foundation.
Metallurgical analysis of SCP-XXXX shows a composition of iron, titanium, cobalt, and trace deposits of several other metals, including uranium (SCP-XXXX does not emit any detectable ionizing radiation.). Despite its' high iron content and age, the band shows no outward signs of oxidation. X-ray crystallography and diffraction techniques show an almost perfect lattice structure that is similar to, yet surpasses present titanium and tungsten carbide compounds.
The side of the collar has a single symbol (approximately 1cm across) in a similar shape to the Eye of Ra etched in stunning clarity. Strangely, no known discovered SCP objects from the ancient Egyptian region or archeological sites have the same or similar composition, making its' possible origin even more bewildering.
SCP-XXXX has been observed emitting complex low-frequency electromagnetic (10Hz - 5kHz) and visible light radiation (380nm - 625nm) depending on the subject's response and state of mind. Cooler colors appear to indicate that the subject is resisting the effects of SCP-XXXX, while warmer ones correspond to the reward mechanic of the object. This behavior is theorized to be the source of its' effect on the human mind. While a direct energy source has not been isolated in the device, it is thought that the wearers' own body somehow helps powers the band. The closest technological comparison the foundation has drawn is RFID and past SCPs have shown similar energy and atomic rearrangement effects (see SCP-714). Regardless, none of SCP-XXXX's emissions, composition, or behaviors are fully understood and research is ongoing.
When worn and clasped onto a person, SCP-XXXX exhibits multiple psychological and physiological effects on the wearer. Users report an immediate sense of ease and euphoria. In control studies, this effect has proven to be beyond the aesthetic placebo effect of wearing such a device. Subjects also report a side-effect of feeling "slowed down". Testing has shown a slight drop in short-term memory, problem-solving, critical thinking, and overall mental capacity equating to an acute loss, on average, of 20 IQ points. Like the collar's other effects, the loss of intelligence seems temporary and dependant on actually wearing the device.
Interaction with the wearer makes it clear that decision making is profoundly impacted. Initially, this takes the form of increased suggestibility, similar to being influence by dopamine agonist agents. Wearers note a strong desire to obey all commands and orders given to them. While some users initially seem to be able to resist this based on general willpower and constitution, over time, either through mental fatigue or dopamine reward system "re-training", resistance to external suggestion steadily decreases over time in any case. Subjects report they felt they were "doing something wrong". However once submitting to the effects and complying with external stimuli requests the band quickly activates the wearer's reward system. Again, while not fully understood, testing shows a sharp uptick in dopamine neurotransmission. Staff and personnel have begun referring to SCP-XXXX as the "Obedience Collar".
Users report a strong reward response upon completing tasks given to them and an increasing desire to continue wearing SCP-XXXX. While the most prolonged period tested continually was 36 hours, a clinically significant difference between initial putting it on and removal of the band was noted. Subjects who are asked, in the form of an external request or command, to remove SCP-XXXX seem to do so without hesitation in all recorded cases so far. However, so far, no subject at +18hrs initial contact with SCP-XXXX has shown any indication or desire under their own will to remove it from themselves. It is unclear if this is due to simple biological and psychological addiction effects, or some other unknown action of the object.
SCP-XXXX does not appear to impact the wearers' basic needs or desires so long as they don't conflict with given external commands. Subjects seem to proceed with daily activities and self-care, albeit with a significant increase in the amount of the wearer asking others for additional tasks and behavioral validation.
While long term studies have not been performed, so far, the effects of SCP-XXXX seem temporary. All subjects have returned to normal baseline behaviors once the collar was removed. However, some have shown a desire to wear SCP-XXXX again and have requested such during debriefings. Research teams have expressed concern over subject addiction-type behavior towards this object in at-risk individuals.
Due to the potential (and recorded) misuse of this object, increased security is recommended, and further supervised studies are ongoing.
Origin: The first documented foundation encounter with SCP-XXXX occurred on XX/XX/XXXX in XXXXXXXXXX, California.
- SCP-XXXX came to the attention of the foundation when standard health and law enforcement database monitoring flagged strange behavior from XXXXXXXXXX associated with a piece of jewelry.
- cover wife's commitment into a mental health center and immediate recovery upon removal during check-in
- cover tracing back family history and trail going cold, etc.
[still in progress]
Incidents:
INCIDENT-XXXX-2019-10-23-1
On XXXX/XX/XX, the following occurred at site XX, section 3, concerning the unauthorized access and use of SCP-XXXX.
Three members of staff from sector 5, █████ ██████ (L3 Security), █████ █████ (L3 Security), and ███████ ████ (S3 Janitor) were discovered around 20:00 by ██████ █████ and Dr. David Rowenski outside the break room. ███████ ████ was discovered singing "A British Tar" from the opera H.M.S. Pinafore and running through the corridor wearing nothing except for SCP-XXXX.
Due to PII concerns, the names in the agency release of this report are redacted. █████ ██████ will be known as "guard #1", █████ █████ as "guard #2", and ███████ ████ as "the janitor". Please contact human resources or internal affairs for further information.
Both security officers involved in the incident became visibly nervous when approached and attempted to distance themselves from the event and janitor.
All three were immediately apprehended and held during the initial investigation by sector three security and brought to a room for questioning (See INTERVIEW-2019-10-23-1).
Upon initial review of sector security footage, multiple discoveries have been made. The timeline of events is included below (footage contains no audio):
CAMERA 3 - [S3 - Safe Storage U2]
[10/23/2019 19:21:38] - Both security officers are shown on camera as a researcher is leaving for the day after checking SCP-███ back into storage. As the researcher is exiting storage U2, both guard #1 and guard #2 catch the door to S3 Safe Storage Unit 2 and before it fully closes step inside safe storage unit 2. Footage shows them searching shelves briefly before guard #2 is seen giving a signal to the other. They are on tape picking SCP-XXXX off the shelf and then quickly leaving the storage area. Guard #1 and #2 move down the hall and out of frame.
CAMERA 6 [Break Room - SCP-294 Monitor]
[10/23/2019 19:40:05] - Guard #1 and #2 enter the break room where the janitor is already present and emptying trash bins into his main cart. After conversing with each other for several minutes, the security guards are seen showing the janitor SCP-XXXX which is now unsecured on the break room table.
[10/23/2019 19:45:44] - The janitor picks up SCP-XXXX from the table and examines it briefly. The guards appear to be coaxing him on, and a few seconds later, all three individuals reach into their pockets, each placing $20USD on the break room table and begin laughing.
[10/23/2019 19:47:09] - The janitor places the collar around his neck while one of the security guards helps him secure the clasp in place.
[10/23/2019 19:49:23] - Guard #1 and #2 appear to whisper to each other, causing one of them to walk over to SCP-294, punching in "A CUP OF HOT SAUCE".
[10/23/2019 19:53:50] - They are seen handing the cup to the janitor, who looks somewhat reluctant and dazed. They then point to the money on the table. The janitor stops for a moment, his hand seen visible shaking while holding the cup, which slowly rises towards his turned away mouth, eventually meeting it. The janitor is seen slowly but thoroughly drinking the cup's contents, immediately dropping the empty cup on the floor and hunching over in obvious pain. Both guards are now pointing and laughing.
[10/23/2019 19:57:18] - Guards continue having a conversation with each other. During the investigation, it was discovered that at this point guard #1 said, "Well maybe he should just strip down and run through the halls singing?" and that it would be "hilarious". Unknown to the guards; however, the janitor took this as a blatant suggestion due to increasingly impaired judgment from SCP-XXXX and began undressing. Leaving a pile of clothes in the break room, he exits down the hall.
CAMERA 8 [Hall 3 - Break Room Ext.]
[10/23/2019 20:00:35] - At this point in the footage, guards #1 and #2 take notice and run out of the room and after the janitor. Due to the commotion, both ██████ █████ and Dr. David Rowenski, who were all working late and on their way out of sector 2, immediately take notice. Dr. David Rowenski is seen stopping and removing SCP-XXXX from the janitor while ██████ █████ calls security. All three were detained for questioning.
[HR Investivated Findings]
Both guards accessed an area not related to assigned duties. In addition to this, they violated containment protocols and utilized an SCP without authorization. After speaking with O4 staff and sector two administration, the following disciplinary actions will be taken. We are taking into account that this is the first documented incident involving either Officer ██████ or Officer █████.
Both security officers shall receive two weeks of unpaid suspension effective immediately. Due to the janitor's indirect involvement and coercion by the officers, in lieu of termination, he will be administered amnesics and resume his duties. Officers ██████ and █████ are to have no further contact with janitorial staff unrelated to work and are on notice that any future infractions will result in termination.
Per standard procedure after an incident like this involving staff, SCP-XXXX is to be temporarily upgraded 1 categorization level and secured as such until the investigation has completed and containment procedures are fully evaluated. New containment procedures are inacted as of ██/██/████ (See addendum XXXX-XX-XX-X).
Interviews: * Should take the form of a disciplinary review [in progress]
Experiments:
[to be written]
basics: (use some of these for the experiments section?)
- One of them getting dumber and dumber. Quietly begging for them to take it off.
- delve into subject attempting to resist and collar glowing colder colors with an immediate response of submission. Then shifting to warmer ones and showing a reward type response.
Addendum: * After incident XXXX-XX-XX-X, security procedures regarding access and storage have tightened significantly as of this notice… [still in progress]