TatteredBootz

SCP-(XXXX) By TatteredBootz

Clearance level 3
Item#(XXXX)
Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment
Procedures

Routine surveillance consisting of camouflaged cameras, satellite imagery, and undercover field agents under the guise of both local park rangers and licensed hunters/ nature enthusiasts shall operate at designated security level 1 through the months of August of the current year, to March of the next year. During this time all cameras are to operate only via motion sensor in order to take both standard and night vision photos. All photos once retrieved must be then reviewed and documented to ensure no abnormal activity is taking place during the level 1 security. All cameras that are used for scp(XXXX) are to be installed in three enclosing rings, the 3rd ring cameras shall be placed at a 8 kilometer radius max.
The 2nd ring cameras shall be placed at a 2 kilometer radius max. And all 1st ring cameras shall be placed at 5 meter radius facing towards the stone slab in the designated center of the circle. Because of the limited number of cameras at the site's disposal, it is encouraged that cameras be placed at varying heights and angles for maximum on ground coverage ( baring of course the previously mentioned 1st ring, where all cameras must be facing the designated center of the circle).

During the preceding months of April, May and July, security level shall change from level 1 to level 2. All cameras will be updated to allow video recordings via motion sensor in standard, night vision, and thermal recordings that can last up to ten minutes (just as before each recording must be thoroughly reviewed and documented).
All cameras are to be inspected and repaired for any damages during security levels 1 and 2 on a bi-weekly basis.
During both security level 1 and 2, satellite surveillance is virtually unneeded, and is only to be used from the last week of May to the 3rd week of June ( the last week of May leading up to security level 3 ).
Undercover field agents operating during security level 1 and 2 are to simply maintain cover and observation of the local wildlife and any civilians. While undercover as Park Rangers, agents are obligated to interact with campers and hikers, and redirect them away to another location should they stray too close or too far into the scp(XXXX) Same routine shall apply to agents undercover as amature campers and hunters. Any use of firearms must only be used when facing hostile animals, criminals, any 3rd parties that might have a collective interest in scp(XXXX), or any rogue instances of scp’s(XXXX)-b1 or b2( see designation of scp(XXXX)-b1 and b2 in description below).
Edendum: While fraternizing with civilians is acceptable to maintain cover, any personal that take part in heavy consumption of alcohol, sexual acts, endangering wildlife, namely any acts that might take place during a gathering such as a colloquuialy dubbed “keger”, will face disciplinary actions.
On June 20th, from approximately 7:30pm to 3:00am Atlantic time, security level will be raised from level 2, to level 3.
During security level 3, absolutely no field agents, security, site directors, doctors or research staff are to be allowed outside in or around the area of scp(XXXX), and are ordered to retreat and take refuge in the designated titanium clad safe house located 30 meters below surface level; code named “The Luxury Box”. The Luxury Box shall be filled with previsions to last the next estimated 9 hours, along with proper air circulation, a working toilet, and a plethora of screen monitors to observe any events taking place in rings 3,2, and 1.
From 6:00pm to 5:00am, all cameras are to be switched to broadcast livestream feed at max of 480fps for both the 1st and 2nd ring. The cameras for the 3rd ring are to livestream at no less than 1018fps, for the sake of having maximum clarity when observing all activity that will transpire during security level 3.

At the end of security level 3, all on site staff should prepare for any possibility of a security level 4, where any instances of scp(XXXX)-b1 may break away from the designated rings and move towards campgrounds, lodges, homes or stations that have a substantial number of people. During such an event mobile task force personnel are to be deployed and launch operation scp(#) delta, aka operation “Zebra Stripes”. Top priority is to intercept any and all hostile groups of scp(XXXX)b1 and/or b2 before they can reach any civilians within a 4-5hour time span. If interception is not possible, then the main priority is to either escort all civilians away from immediate danger and later given amnestics, and set-up a blockade to exterminate any left over rogue instances of scp(XXXX) b1, and dispose of any remains via incineration. If any civilians are unfortunately attacked and killed before a mobile task force arrives, then procedure states that persons’ death is to fall under a faux investigation by police and forest rangers, and be officially declared as either missing or the victim of an animal attack.

Addendum: Extensions have been made to the onsite base and “Luxury Box” to compensate for any possible extended stay that may be required for an extended security level 4. Such as extra bed rooms, lavitorys, a kitchen, a larger food cellar, and internet access. Food, ammunition, and medical supplies are to be delivered via armoured transport vehicles. Those wishing to transfer stations for claustrophobia, prior commitments, or emotional/ psychological stress may request to be moved to another site or for a shift change.

[Data has been expunged by order of Site Director Dr.Sawyer. No security levels exist beyond security level 4]

When dealing with scp(XXXX)-b1, agents are to be given a standard issue flame thrower, a flare gun with several flare cartridges each, and high incendiary rounds for rifles, shotguns, and side arms.
When dealing with scp(XXXX)-b2, it is heavily advised to not engage unless agents have certainty that 1 or more instances of scp(XXXX)-b2 means to go out of their way to induce harm on another agent or themselves. For this, agents are to be given triple barrel elephant guns, anti tank rifles, flash bang grenades, and heavy machine guns that may be mounted on transportation vehicles.
All mobile task force agents must have built in night vision goggles in their helmets, as well as a go pro camera to help document incursions with scp(XXXX)-b1 and b2.
All vehicles must also be outfitted with three deployable construction lights to enhance visibility if need be.
Requests for supplying mobile tasks force agents with experimental microwave ray is pending approval.

Addendum: Because of the monotony that can come from performing routine tasks for the almost 2/3rds of an annual cycle, the staff has now taken to wagering money on the events that transpire between scp(XXXX)-b1 and b2. For the sake of maintaining a positive moral this has been allowed under certain provisions; no bets are to exceed $100.00 U.S currency, no property or belongings exceeding $100.00 U.S. in value are to be acceptable for bets, no sexual favors (especially of a demeaning nature) are to be accepted for bets, no one can wager future stocks or use their next monthly paycheck to bet and all money used must be on tier person or easily assaciple from their bank account. Anyone found to not be following these provisions will be subjected to disciplinary actions, including suspension from taking part in next year's annual wager’s, and being relocated to another site.

Description:

scp(XXXX) consists of an area located in the wilderness at site [Information redacted], where 2 opposing groups of anomalies creatures migrate towards to confront one another in what appears to be an annual event taking place one night each year for an allotted amount of time. For clarity's sake scp(XXXX) shall be divided into describing an area (henceforth referred to as scp(XXXX)-a), the anomalies creatures (henceforth referred to as scp(XXXX)-b1 and scp(XXXX)-b2) and the annual time of the events that will transpire during the hours of level 3 security (henceforth referred to as scp(XXXX)-c).

scp(XXXX)-a is a secluded area located in the forests of the Pacific NorthWest at latitude: [Information redacted] longitude: [Information redacted], and [Information redacted] levels above sea level at [Information redacted] acres large. While the Foundation has been able to designate a concise area to monitor, it should be known that the surrounding areas of parks, reservations and small towns may also be subjected to anomalous activity. At the designated center of scp(XXXX)-a, there exists a considerably large stone slab in the shape of a circle. Measurements and samples taken during periods of level 1 security have determined the slab is made of limestone, 10 meters in diameter, and 12 centimeters high. It is placed on a small hill that resides in the dead center of the 1st ring on a small hill. The stone itself has engravings on its surface, depicting a spiral of five petaled flowers, the engraving has been described by researchers as “immaculate”. Let it be noted that while the engravings are believed to be hand carved from stone tools, the circle itself seems to be cut from the one piece of stone. The area surrounding the stone is relatively open land, with taller trees seemingly unable to grow outside the outline of the first ring, indeed making the area a natural circle.

scp(XXXX)-b1 and scp(XXXX)-b2 are in fact 2 types of anomalous creatures that the Foundation has kept marginal to extensive record of in the past and most likely for the foreseeable future.

Scp(XXXX)-b1 are humanoid like creatures of an unknown origin and phylum. They share the same underlying features of grey or dark blue skin, and emaciated physiques that resemble symptoms of malnutrition. Little to no body hair can be identified aside from long thinning scalp hair and unkempt beards and pubic hair. They also appear to be considerably strong, nimble and agile despite the lack of visible muscle mass and bone dexterity. They may also possess a layer of Tapetum Lucidum from the fact that recordings depict them displaying eye shine.
Heights can vary from about 120 centimeters, to a recorded 237 centimeters. Body deformities include hunched shoulders and backs, elongated arms, legs and necks, filed down finger bone tips, loss of genitalia, and what's theorized to be a two hinged jaw given the size of bite marks scp(XXXX)-b1 leaves on its victims.
Let it also be noted that scp(XXXX) seemingly has no readable body temperature or easy to discern sounds of motion, especially when displaying predatory behavior. The only sounds it may produce are reminiscent of human screams of distress or pain, and have even been recounted as being able to mimic the voices of field agents they are stalking. Therefore, only night vision is to be used as a viable method of maintaining visual during security level 4.

As for their diet, scp(XXXX)-b1 is carnivorous and seemingly has no preference for animals when hunting, as they have been observed to target rabbits, deer, moose, bears, fish, domesticated dogs and cats, and humans.
Scp(XXXX)-b1’s has a radically impulsive and aggressive nature to initiate confrontation first when making contact with any animal. Scp(XXXX)-b1’s hunting and fighting habits consist of either solitary or pack strategies. Solitary hunting includes chasing down prey to either existing, abusing them for a swift execution, or baiting/ pushing victims into traps.
Pack strategies include overwhelming a target with sheer numbers by backing them into a corner, or force them into exhaustion while fending them off. It has also been documented that scp(XXXX)-b1 may also emit sounds when encircling targets, as if purposefully disorienting and even taunting them to help catch them unaware of their surroundings. While the audio from these recordings are often too distorted to verify this, research staff of expressed belief that these calls sound eerily similar to human phrases, such as “dead meat”, “come on”, “peewee”, “hello”, “so pretty”, “you lonely?”, “warm in my tummy”, “I not say leave”, “mouth”, “get sip”, “crawl way in”, “big messy mess” and “so cold”. They have also been seen using non verbal taunts, such as teeth grinding, open mouth biting, lapping, grunting, and above all kooing, as if to enforce a sense of trust and easiness.
Another discerning factor in how scp(XXXX)-b1 is different from other predators is how it consumes its prey once they manage to hold it. While most other predators shall aim to immobilize in order to kill then eat their prey, scp(XXXX)-b1 seems to never have the intention of waiting for their prey to expire first; instead they will aim to grab hold of any appendage or part of the body they can gain a solid grip on, and immediately begin eating their prey alive at that point. They will not stop eating until only inedible parts of the body are left; this includes furr, antlers, hooves, heavy clothes, combat wear, and prosthetics.
It was discovered that normal firearm ammunition was an inadequate method of deterrent, when on [Information redacted], agents Sitwell and Esquivez were ambushed by a single instance of scp(XXXX)-b1 during level 2 security. See transcription of interview log (XXXX)-1 for more info.

Interview log XXXX-1
Date: [Information redacted]
Interviewee: Agent Esquivez
Interviewer: Dr. Sawyer

Dr. Sawyer: “Agent Esquivez could you please recount the events that took place several hours ago?”
Agent Esquivez: “Yes sir…well it was just me and Sitwell, I think it was around 6:30pm. We were doing the routine check on the cameras in our section of ring 2. We were about to start maintenance on camera #16 when…we were ambushed. Guess we found out what broke the camera in the first place.”
Dr. Sawyer: “The reasons behind camera #16 is unknown, what we need to know is how scp(XXXX)-b1 was able to be subdued.”
Agent Esquivez: “…to the point huh? Alright fine, but would you mind if I gave you some story setup…kinda a lot to unpack.”
Dr Sawyer: “…Yes, of course. You may take your time.”
Agent Esquivez: “Thanks…we parked our truck right beside #16, we needed the ladder to go up and fix it but we also needed to radio in we were shutting down the camera for maintenance. That way they could use #17 to watch over us. Sitwell volunteered to get the ladder while I radioed in…wasn't more than maybe 20 secs before I heard a big thud and grunt from Sitwell behind the truck. I got out from my side and turned to see…that thing…I saw Sitwell just laying “face” first on the ground, with that thing hunched over him with Sitwells head nestled in its fingers..he was just chewing on it. I don’t know how it just came out of nowhere, I don’t know if it was hiding in a bush and rushed him while his back was turned, if it was hiding up in the tree and just dropped down on top of him I don’t [Information redacted] know!”
(at this point Agent Esquivez begins to become visibly agitated and nervous)
Dr. Sawyer: “Agent…it’s alright, the mobile task force was sent out to you when we saw what happened to Sitwell on camera #17. They’ve secured the bodies of both Sitwell and scp(XXXX)-b1. You're safe.”
“Agent Esquivez: “I know i know, it's just…I didn't have a lot of time to process everything ya know.”
Dr.Sawyer: “It’s understandable.”
Agent Esquivez: “Ok you said you were able to see what happened from camera #16, so i'm really just curious as to why I need to be here.”
Dr. Sawyer:Yes we were able to see some of what happened. Opun seeing Sitwells body being devoured, you reached for your side arm and began to shoot scp(XXXX)-b1, to what looked like unsuccessful ends?”
Agent Esquivez(now seemingly slightly annoyed by Dr.Sawyers wording): “…Yeah, yeah I guess you could say that. I unloaded my whole [Information redacted] clip into that thing and the bullets just went through it….and it just, it turned its head slowly toward me. I panicked, I panicked and forgot where I had put my other clips. I just feaked the [Information redacted] out and ran back to the truck and slammed the door behind me”.
Dr. Sawyer:” Yes, and then scp(XXXX)-b1 immediately left Sitwell to try and retrieve you from inside your truck. Because of the angel the camera was placed, we were unable to ascertain the next events that led up to scp(XXXX)-b1’s death. Could you please fill in the blanks?”.
Agent Esquivez: “I locked the door, and immediately I was taken aback, that thing slammed itself against the door, chattering the glass. Its arm reached through the shattered glass and kept clawing at me, those fingers were like spider legs they just kept rything just trying to get a hold of me. I kept kicking and screaming, I wasn't sure what I was doing. I was just desperate to find anything to use against it, anything we might have left in the car”.
Dr, Sawyer: “Why did you think to use the rifles you were equipped with?”
Agent Esquivez: “…We left them in the truck, thought it would be easier to just grab them whenever we got out….I didn't think it mattered “.
Dr.Sawyer: “…I suppose in hindsight it hardly matters, Do to these events we now know scp(XXXX)-b1 seems to be immune to conventional firearms, most likely you would have only been able to slow it down a bit. So, then what did you use to kill it?”
Agent Esquivez: “I remembered that we had a flare gun in the glove box…I know, not the most candid of ideas but I was too scared to think of another option, Sitwell had the keys, the rifles were in the trunk, my gun was useless. I didn't think I just acted. I tried to push the arms to the far corner of the passenger seat so I could get to the flare gun. I opened the glove box and found it, bless god when I saw it had one flare already loaded. I turned to aim it towards the monster, but its arm came swinging back and knocked me square in the face..and then it grabbed my face. Its claws wrapped around my head, and it slowly pulled me towards its own face that was now resting in the car window….its face man, what kinda face can be that rot and still be functioning? How does it eat with teeth like that?
Dr,Sawyer: “Agent, please focus on the question at hand, how did you kill it?”
Agent Esquivez: “…I didn't know what was next, either I get eaten or the intensity of the flare would burn my eyes and make me blind. Either way I thought I was down for, so I closed my
Eyes, and pulled the trigger.
After a few seconds the thing recoiled its hand and let me go, I opened my eyes and saw that the flares landed somewhere in his mouth, the light illuminated its skull like a jack-O-lantern.
It stumbled back just clawing at its face, screaming….”
Dr. Sawyer: “Is there something you're having trouble remembering?”
Agent Esquivez: “…I know you guys don’t like to hear stuff like this, but i’m just gonna do what you asked and tell you what happened. I think I heard it hi-it speak.
Dr. Sawyer:….
Agent Esquivez:….
Dr. Sawyer:….”And what did IT say?”
Agent Esquivez: “…In a very distorted way, while elongating its vowels for some !@#$% reason…it said “No, off! Not log, not hunty, not chased, it eats!”…that's all I could hear it say as it tossed itself to the ground till the flare died out. At which point the task force showed up and saved me, getting that thing in all those restraints.
Tell me doc, is it dead?”
Dr. Sawyer: “Working on it now. And thanks to you, we might be a step closer. This concludes the interview, thank you Agent Esquivez, you are excused.”

End of log

With this newly found information, it was theorized that the only real damage scp(XXXX)-b1 was susceptible to, was being exposed to heat above 1000 degrees celsius, with the standard emergency flare that was used being able to burn at around 1600 degrees celsius.
This hypothesis was then tested on the captured instance of scp(XXXX)-b1, which while incompasitaed, was still marginally functional. What was first used was a wooden match that measured to be about 800 degrees celsius, when it was placed under the arm of the subject it didn't seem to cause any significant damage, however it was irritable enough that the subject rythed in its restraints to try and avoid the flame. Next item used was a standard cooking torch, with a flame set to be exactly at 1000 degrees celsius. When the torches flame only a few centimeters away from the subjects skin, the subject then began to act erratic, trying its best to break free from its bindings, to thankfully no avail. The researcher holding the torch was then instructed to hold the touch closer to the subjects skin, the researcher did as instructed, and upon the flame making contact with the skin caused the subject flesh to catch fire instantaneously. The result was the affected area of burnt flesh being carbonized, and crumbling to dust. Researchers were then given the green light to use a standard flame thrower on the test subject to test the possibility of total extermination. When the flames of the flamethrower made contact with the test subjects body, the test subject again began to uncontrollably rythe, calling out in distress desperate to break free. This only lasted for aproximiltly 30 secs. After which the test subject ceased all movement and vocalization, and entered a vegitative state. This did not change for the continuing 30 minutes as the body burned, and was fully carbonized.
These findings have been used to legitimize the request that field agents and mobile task force members be given incendiary rounds for both rifles and sidearms, and that said riles and side arms be with immediate reach of field agents at all time. And that GoPros be attached to their helmets to help maintain visuals.

Because of these traits, scp(XXXX)-b1 is believed to be in connection with the Aglonquin myth of the Wendigo. This involves a human who after finding themselves alone and isolated in the wilderness, will be led to committing an act of cannibalism, allowing themselves to be possessed by the spirit of the aforementioned Wendigo. This then leads to the person undergoing a full body transmutation, were their flesh decays, their size has increased significantly, and in contrast their body mass decreases immensely; this is meant to represent that by eating another person, the victims body has been added to their own, now leaving the Windigo with an insatiable hunger that grows with every person they eat.

While the Foundation had yet the chance to fully document and categorize the so called Wendiego for containment or surveillance up to this point, there is currently a contained Euclid level anomalous object at site [Information redacted] that may have ties to the Wendigo legend( as well as more direct ties to this scp in question)
See document for scp-323 for further details.

[Note from Dr. Cimmerian, chairmen of the Ethics Committee]
It has come to my attention that there have been numerous requests to further research the possible connections between scp(XXXX)-b1 and this aforementioned Wendigo legend. Specifically an experiment where we would take a D-class personal and subject them to the same conditions that according to this legend cause the Wendigo transformation. These conditions would include exposure to the elements( freezing temperature to be the preferred climate), total isolation, and forcing the subject to the point of total starvation that would in theory force the subject to consider cannibalism.This cannibalistic desire would then be sated by offering the subject a human carcass, or another D-class personnel.NOw, This in theory would allow a Wendigo to manifest.
Now, I think it's only fair to explain The Ethics Committees reasoning as to why these proposals are going to be indefinitely denied. Make no mistake, the foundation has made compromises in the best when trading the value of human life, often to the D-class’s expense, we are not disavowing that. But it’s always been done sparingly, and never done with the explicit intention to inflict pain. Some scp’s require food or sacrifices to keep them stable, some need to be observed in their lethality in order to develop safety precautions when dealing with them, and some happen by sheer accident. I know there are some researchers and doctors who will criticize this decision, like perhaps claiming it as the decisions of “Pencil pushing Bureaucrats”, but you'd do well to remember we are not here to satisfy scientific curiosity or to validate one's zealotries. We conduct experiments to find the best method for containing first and foremost. We may not know what scp(XXXX)-b1 is, but we know it's susceptible to fire, and we know where a majority of them are at the time; for now, that is good enough.
We go no further then need be, we are compromised….not Nazis.

scp(XXXX)-b2 is in fact an alternative title for scp-1000, aka BigFoot. However for the sake of coherence any individual or group of scp-1000 shall still be referred to as scp(#)-b2.
See document scp-1000 for further details.
With the advent of the multiple cameras set up on site, researchers have been able to gather some new information on scp(XXXX)-b2’s physique and behavior amongst their own kin and towards other wildlife. In contrast to their scp(XXXX)-A counterpart, scp(XXXX)-b2 prefers to maintain a defensive approach when being confronted, maintaining an anchor stance and relying on their stature and strength to over power and repel incoming attacks.
They have been seen with a variety of makeshift stone weapons and tools, and taking advantage of their surrounding environment.

The only time they have been recorded using aggressive tactics is when either hunting large animals, or engaging in confrontation with scp(XXXX)-b1. Hunting methods will normally include 2 instances of scp(XXXX)-b2 keeping pace with their running target, and then tackling them to the ground to cut the cervical nerve with a rudimentary knife. They will then take their kill and haul it over their backs to whatever place of residents. When hunting smaller animals, they will rely on more conventional methods such as the use of spears, and placing nets along a river.
Permission to allow new information from surveillancing scp(XXXX)-b2 in scp-1000 is pending approval.

Scp(XXXX)-c is the annual event that takes place during the summer solstice. While during the months off security level 2, large numbers of sc(XXXX)-b1 and -b2 seem to migrate from various locations and environments on the NorthAmerican continent, to congregate at the middle of scp(XXXX)’s 1st ring, and meet each other on either side of the area. Scp(XXXX)-b1 seemingly traveling from the North/South West, and scp(XXXX)-b2 coming from the North/South East.
Upon meeting at the final ring and open area, both scp(XXXX)-b1 and scp(XXXX)-b2 shall wait in relative silence till 8:00pm; researchers theorize that both creatures take this time to assess one another, both in the number of participants each side has and their combined physical prowess. On average 200 members of both scp(XXXX)-b1 and scp(XXXX)-b2 can arrive for the event.
At 7:59pm, a number of ivory torches shall emerge from the ground, each one being approximately 365 meters tall. At 8:00pm, these torches through unknown methods shall ignite themselves with a red flame, at which point, both scp(XXXX)-b1 and scp(XXXX)-b2 shall break their silence with a collective howling. They will then charge towards each other at top speed( both recorded at approximately 60 kilometers an hour on average) until inevitably clashing into one another, at which point a fight will begin.

Since the Foundation began its surveillance of scp(XXXX) back in 2010, these confrontations have been known to last from 2 hours, and are of a considerably brutal nature. A list of consequential injuries that may occur include lacerations to the arms and legs, fracturing bones, hemorrhage inducing blows, dismemberment/decapitation, considerable blood loss, hurtled with excessive force, and even evisceration of vital organs from the Thoracic/Abdominal/ and Genital area.
Surprisingly, the number of deaths that accumulate for this amount of time, are comparatively quite minimal to what would be believed from a battle of this size. Normally only 5 percent of scp(XXXX)-b2’s will suffer injuries resulting in death. While scp(XXXX)-b1 will have casualties of around 14 percent, due to both scp(XXXX)-b2 and mobile task force during times of security level 4 (To clarify, while exposure to burning heat may be the only method of totally exterminating scp(XXXX)-b1, scp(XXXX)-b2’s method dismemberment and [Information redacted] seems to work as a viable, albeit temporary substitute. Therefore, all remaining instances of scp(XXXX)-b1 left behind by scp(XXXX)-b2 are to be collected by the foundation, and incinerated.)

How scp(XXXX)-b2 has been able to suffer less casualties at the hands of scp(XXXX)-b1 is unknown, though it is theorized each instant of scp(XXXX)-b2 may have a unique adrenal gland that that can create reserves of adrenaline that can be used to nullify pain and keep the individual scp(XXXX)-b2 from its exhaustion point too early, and to help nullify pain. Any health problems that may occur in scp(XXXX)-b2 form such a reliance on adrenaline, are unknown.

At the end of the 2 hour mark, a low frequency humming begins to emit from the center circle that can be picked up by the camera audio, Occupying it is a faint yellow glow that emanates from the circles’ flower engravings. All combat that has taken place up to this point slowly halts, and each instance of scp(XXXX)-b1 and scp(XXXX)-b2 left standing walk towards the circle stone slab.
How the marble stone slab is able to admit a luminescent glow and low frequency hum is unknown at this time.
This event is believed to mark a “sudden death match”, that is exclusively meant to be held with only 2 participants, 1 from each side. These 2 selected instances are to be documented as scp(XXXX)-b1Alpha, and scp(XXXX)-b2Omega.
It is relatively unclear as to how these candidates are picked amongst their kin, as there is seemingly no third party or judge to validate the sides choice. However, since the time the Foundation first started observing these events, researchers have been able to asset a list of shared qualities each candidate has shown that might be requirements to be chosen for the match.

-A high body count over the last 2 hours
-A noticeable resilience to pain
-A noticeable cunning instinct
-An intimidating posture ( in reference to aura, size, stature, physic, or even age)
-A lightly injured or simply intact body
-A considerable streak of wins
-A good amount of reverence and/or trust amongst their kin.

Once the combatants are chosen, they shall walk onto the stone cycle, and walk around the curve opposite each other while staring each other down. They will then reach back to their kin, and be given an item, one that each combatant will wear for the duration of the fight. Scp(XXXX)-b1Alpha is given what appears to be the skull of a male Elk, with the hide of its neck draped over the back to resemble that of a ceremonial headdress. Scp(XXXX)-b2Omega is given a helmet, made from an unknown metal material of cyan, maroon, and gold luster. Both combatants will then be handed a small clay bowl, filled with an unidentifiable red powder that they shall proceed to inhale through their nostrils; it is theorized this powder may work as a type of performance enhancer, or more likely an additive or emphetimean.
The origin of these objects are unknown, any means the Foundation has used to track down these objects before and after the event have yielded little results.
The sudden death match shall last for roughly 1 hour (the quickest fights on record being between 15 to 20 minutes), with the match commencing when both Alpha and Omega exchange a type of war cry. Audio recordings of these sounds have been measured to range from 110 to 117 decibels in volume, for reference a fully grown tigers roar can reach 114 decibels at 6 kilometers away. While it's unknown if any rules or regulations are implemented by either participant, there is seemingly an attempt for both to not allow the fight to exceed the circumference of the stone circle, similar to traditional martial arts tournaments. This, and a preference to rely on hands rather than weapons.
Aside from this, there appears to be very little in terms of prohibited tactics. The only real consequences either combatants might receive are limited to solum embrace, to outright contempt from the opposing sides.
While both Alpha and Omega continue their fight, their respective kin shall break out in a chant and begin beating their chests in unison, and will continue to chant till the end of the fight, while increasing with the intensity in which they chant every few minutes.
Attempts to find any words or phrases that match any known languages known to the foundation have been unsuccessful, though the tone at which they chant and rhythm they beat in time with their chest, might share some ties to the way Native American tribes and nations composed their own ceremonial songs.
The fight shall only end when one of the combatants is successful in killing or totally immobilizing them beyond the ability to continue fighting. The chanting will stop, and the victor will stand atop their defeated opponent and yell with their arms spread with open palms, in a display of dominance. Their kin shall in turn reciprocate with shouting and displays of enthusiasm.

When compared to other examples of interspecies conflict, while not as grandiose and intense, it is agreed that this battle is in some way a ritualistic fight for dominance over the Pacific NorthWest ecosystem, if not one specific territory. The winners of this fight will then be guaranteed dominance over the territory for another annual cycle.

The next events that transpire will depend on the outcome of who wins the sudden death match, so mobile task force units are to stand by and be ready for deployment. If scp(XXXX)-b2 stands as the victors, then scp(XXXX)-b1 will immediately retreat from the 1st ring and disperse throughout the 2nd and 3rd rings and into the surrounding areas beyond foundation surveillance. However, rogue individuals or small groups of scp(XXXX)-b1 have been seen to veer off course in favour of taking advantage of the chaos to hunt down nearby civilian towns and groups. At this point, security level 3 shall change to security level 4, and operation “Zebra Stripes” will be implemented for the next 4-5 hrs. All while scp(XXXX)-b2 will stay in the 1st ring, and proceed to bury their dead in the open field.
Addendum: It has now been brought to light that not all members of scp(XXXX)-b2 stay in the first ring to bury their dead. We now know that some do indeed know that some rogue members of scp(XXXX)-b1 will intend to attack and hunt civilian groups and populace before totally retreating. This will lead them to track down these rogue groups in an attempt to exterminate them before they escape the area, seemingly in an act of retribution for their indifference of scp(XXXX)-b2’s attained dominance over the territory. This was discovered during a security level 3 on 21/06/[Information redacted] , when mobile tasks force units became overrun with an accounted 30 hostile scp(XXXX)-b1’s, leading to the deaths of 6 agents. They were quickly aided by 3 members of scp(XXXX)-b2, who helped to fend off from all attacks till all but 7 members of scp(XXXX)-b1 quit their assault and fled from the area. Leaving the 7 left behind dismembered and broken, leading to them being easily incinerated on the spot.

[Data has been expunged by Site Director Dr. Sawyer due to it conflicting with officially revised and updated special containment procedures]

If scp(XXXX)-b1 stands as the victor, then scp(XXXX)-b2 shall reluctantly retreat from the area and disperse through the 2nd and 3rd rings and into the surrounding areas beyond the foundation's surveillance. They also likely do not have the time to bury their dead, instead leaving them for scp(XXXX)-b1 to consume. Security level 3 shall change to security level 4, and operation “Zebra Stripes” is to be implemented. The duration for these measures will then be extended to operate for the entire annual cycle. Standard security levels will only return after scp(#)-b2 earns another victory for dominance over the territory.
It should be noted however. At this point in time, scp(XXXX)-b1 has yet to have been recording winning the annual fight, since the foundation has started surveillancing.

[Note from Site Director Dr. Sawyer]
Hello, I am Dr. Sawyer, due to Dr.{information redacted] recent termination, I have been appointed the position of site[information redacted] and head researcher for scp(#). Dr.[information redacted] has been terminated due to negligence and apparent distribution of false information. The unedited version of this document had an encrypted containment procedure in regards to the possibility of a level five security situation. This so-called level 5 security was to indicate if scp(XXXX)-b1 were to win the annual fight. The containment procedure that was to be implemented, involved a scorched earth policy, where napalm was to be dropped on scp(XXXX)-b1 in hopes of eradicating them before they could cause any harm to the local food chain or civilian settlements. And it seems rather than gaining 05 approval, and allowing access to see and review it, Dr.[information redacted] thought it best that he alone know about this self established procedure. His reasoning behind his actions were “To avoid being held back by red tape”.
On 22/06/[Information redacted], for the first time on official record, scp(XXXX)-b1 won the annual fight, when Alpha managed to somehow extend and cortort its neck to bite off the Achilies tendon of Omega, leading Omega to be incapasitated and killed.
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An estimated [information redacted] casualties and [information redacted] in damages are believed to have occurred throughout [information redacted] especially after the fire spread [information redacted].
I am happy to inform you that any reference to a scorched earth policy has been stricken from the containment procedure, and will not be implemented again. The forests of the Pacif NorthWest and West coast are integral to the production of Oxygen for our ozone layer to risk.

Though, I understand that there will still be some who cannot look past our garnished reputation, and these recent events surely don't help much.
I know many fondation personnel have a fair amount of criticisms and inquiries regarding the research methods of this scp, and the way this document was composed.
So, at the risk of exceeding the regulated length that is allowed for a document, I felt it only necessary to address these issues and lay them to rest, hopefully once and for all.
Yes, the original draft of this document was rushed; not allowing any time for any real thorough research into any abnormalities that might be in the existing environment, interviewing the native population of civilians, investigating the the local history, the fact we allowed agents to die first in order to learn what weapons would be effective against these creatures, restricting ourselves to surveillance and damage control and not total containment.
I feel however it’s necessary to remind people that the discovery of this scp was only discovered recently, and completely by happenstance. And unlike other anomalies, we had very little excuse to not know that this one already existed.
On [date redacted], an amature pilot by the name of [information redacted] lost control of his plane due to apparent engine troubles, which led him to make a crash landing in the mountains. The Foundation had just recently started a new surveillance program in that same location, in an attempt to track the movements of scp-1000. Standard procedure would have dictated we pinpoint his location and in 2-3 days send down a rescue team to retrieve him, however, it appears we were not the only ones he had gained attention from. We managed to maintain visual on him throughout the day, he managed to make himself a shelter with a fire, and apparently an instance of scp(#)-b1 had come across him late into the night while he was hidden by his sleeping bag.
We had absolutely no idea what we were looking at, and the fact that we didn’t frightened the [redacted] out of us. Because the new anomaly didn’t seem to register the man’s existence yet, and was instead more captivated by the fire, no harm came to the man that night. However now we had an unknown variable, we didn't know if we’d get the chance to see that thing again, and so the rescue team was put on hold.
The next night it came back….and it had friends this time…the pilot was subsequently [Information redacted].
We then decided it was best to drop the focus on scp-1000 for the time being and instead invest our energy into figuring out what the hell these things were and why there were so many of them. Just in the span of 2 years we learned more and understood even less about what was going on here, I mean…an annual battle dictated and oragned by who knows what and since when? Involving anomalous species, one of which the foundation has spent a considerable amount of energy on since the 50’s, and here they are gathering in mass..and we only found out about it until now by mistake? That wasn't a good look for us.
That’s why the document and the containment procedures may seem…abnormal, while trying to make up for our incompetence we kept finding roadblocks to work around.
-Creating a barrier around the area would be conspicuous, not to mention any scp living outside the barrier would be free to do what they please.
-Finding scp(XXXX)-b1s den’s and eradicating them would be ideal, if we could ever manage to track them down. We’ve found that more often than not they have more luck finding us first, and by that point they'd have one of us half way down their gullet.
-Being able to align ourselves with scp-1000 might very well be our only viable alternative to simply playing spectator and referee to this…primal rumble, but that plan has its own possible caveats. It's unknown just how much scp-1000 is aware of who we are and how much we’re interfering, but we’re going with the belief that they know enough. To put it lightly we as humans have a strenuous relationship with them, the foundation even more so since we’re doing our ebay to keep their existence a secret to the world. The fact they've helped us in exterminating rouge sco(XXXX)-b1’s in the past, I don't want to push our luck in thinking having 1 common enemy is enough to call one another friends…at least not yet.
Right now this is the best plan we have with the limited amount of time we allowed ourselves, a combination of year round surveillance, population control, and damage control.
This isn't something we can easily put in a cage, there's reason to believe this whole thing has been going on for a while, maybe even before the foundations forbearers. At what point are we trying to contain an anomaly, and messing with something that's always been a part of nature? As a part of nature, may we tread lightly.