Special Containment Procedures:
SCP-5999 and associated materials are held within Safe Storage Unit-77 within Site-63. Site personnel may not be exposed to SCP-5999 for longer than 48 hours. Any individuals who begin to display evidence of The Cooperation Stage should be detained until development can be confirmed. Any individuals that reach The Cooperation Stage are to be treated with Class-B amnestics. D-class that reach any later stages may be repurposed or terminated at the discretion of Site-63 personnel.
Dr. Kat Bower and Principle Engineer Michael Howard are to be kept in a medically induced coma in Housing Unit-57. Every two months, both individuals are to be revived for one week of physical therapy. SCP-5999 should be worn by them prior to revival and removed only once they are unconscious. While awake they are to be continuously monitored by security personnel and must be kept within 100m of each other. Dr. Bower and Mr. Howard are considered foundation assets and maintain a Class-B designation and Level 3 security clearance. Requests to utilize their capabilities must be approved by the director of Site-63.
D-7830, D-4368, and D-5387 are to be detained in standard humanoid containment cells for observation and are not to be repurposed. Once every two weeks, Class-D amnestics are to be administered, the calendars within their cells replaced, and any other form of long-term time keeping is to be removed or replaced. Contact with reflective surfaces is strictly forbidden.
Description:
SCP-5999 is a pair of his and her mood rings. The interior band is made of white gold (18k), and the exterior is made of a sapphire glass. The internal cavity is filled with an unknown black fluid. The smaller ring (size 7), hereafter referred to as SCP-5999-B, and is inscribed with “my love” on the interior. Similarly SCP-5999-A, the larger ring (size 11.5), is inscribed with “my life”. The difference between the rings is purely aesthetic.
SCP-5999 came in a black velvet ring box and is used to house SCP-5999. On the exterior, the box has gold lettering reading “MC&D Fine Jewelry”. A card within the lid contains a small amount of printed text, intended for the original customer, as well as a note written by Marshal, Carter, and Dark personnel. The box and card are both mundane.
When SCP-5999 is worn by a single individual, the fluid within the interior cavity will change color and begin to move. The color is associated with the individual’s personality. The movement, like that of a jetstream, is directly proportional to the “magnitude” of the person’s personality, with a greater centerline angular velocity indicating a more dominant personality.
The primary anomalous properties occur when two individuals of any sex wear the rings at the same time. On a basic level, SCP-5999 causes individuals to feel one another’s emotions, however this effect develops and enhances based on the duration of exposure and the compatibility of the individuals wearing SCP-5999. See addendum for details.
Acquisition:
SCP-5999 was purchased from Marshal, Carter, and Dark at “R&D costs” on 13/2/2016. No information about the object was provided by the MC&D salesperson, but a small amount of information regarding the items intended use and history could be gleamed from a card within the boxes lid. The front of the card is printed in gold leaf:
Crafted for those who don’t want to just show their love, but let their true love feel it. From the fine jewelers at MC&D.
On the back is a handwritten note:
Returned by customer after it was responsible for a bitter divorce. Refurbishment was determined to be too expensive. Recommended to sell to the GOC or SCP Foundation to recoup losses.
SCP-5999 was classified as Safe and moved to storage until personnel were available for testing.
A Message from The Ethics Comity
While the loss of the individuality of Dr. Bower and Mr. Howard is regrettable, it is the opinion of this board that no disciplinary action is necessary. Dr. Carson remains a Foundation asset, and their integrity is without question. May this be a reminder to all that adherence to procedure can never be compromised, and while our organization cannot survive without trust, seeking to minimize the influence of that trust should always remain a priority.
This board agrees with the assessment of Dr. Carson that Dr. Bower and Mr. Howard, while unique, do not meet the definition of SCP, and instead shall maintain their ranks and security clearance. Due to the complexity of maintaining these individuals safety and health, SCP-5999 will be reclassified as Euclid until the natural deaths of either Dr. Bower or Mr. Howard. Upon the death of either individual, the other will be neutralized following current ethics standards.
Testing of SCP-5999 is to be suspended indefinitely, though is not permanently prohibited. The potential value of this object is yet unknown, but testing should be suspended to prevent any risk to such valuable Foundation assets as Dr. Bower and Mr. Howard. All information deemed relevant to this boards investigation and future testing is archived within the documentation for SCP-5999.
Humbly,
The Ethics Board of Site-63
SCP-5999-T1: Initial Testing
Lead Researcher: Dr. Ronald Carson
Introduction: SCP-5999 is still considered safe after several months of uneventful containment, but its anomalous properties were presently unconfirmed. In order to fully catalog SCP-5999 and its effects, testing was conducted.
Test Subject 1: D-3432
- Band Color: Brown
- Centerline Angular Velocity: 0.2 rad/s
- Crimes: Treason
- Demeanor: Generally cooperative, non-violent, thought frequently depressed and paranoid
Test Subject 2: D-7830
- Band Color: Crimson
- Centerline Angular Velocity: 0.42 rad/s
- Crimes: First degree murder, grand theft auto, and drug possession.
- Demeanor: Uncooperative, hostile, violent, and aggressive.
- Notes: D-7830 is a frequent problem. Between extensive drug abuse problems, attempts to recruit fellow D-Class to the Aryan Brotherhood, and several escape attempts, D-7830 is unfit for containment procedures and has be reserved for testing. En route to the testing chamber, D-7830 needed to be “subdued” by the security team escorting them. D-7830 is currently being treated for a broken wrist and minor puncture wounds from a taser.
Procedure: SCP-5999-A and SCP-5999-B were separated by a wall of bullet proof glass that spanned the entire length of the room. A drawer was installed within the glass to allow for the exchange of SCP-5999. SCP-5999 was placed upon a table with an overhead camera. Two-way audio equipment was placed within each of the chambers to allow communication between research staff and the subjects.
D-3432 and D-7830 were escorted into the chamber by Security Unit Upsilon-7 “Rhino Squad”. D-3432 was instructed to wear SCP-5999-A below the camera, and then remove it and return it to the table. This was repeated with D-7830. The D-Class were then instructed to exchange the rings, and then repeat this process. D-7830 was then instructed to return SC-5999-A to D-3432, who was instructed to wear both rings at the same time, before returning SCP-5999-A to D-7830.
The D-Class were then instructed to wear the rings simultaneously. After 15 minutes the D-Class were then to remove the rings and were observed for an additional 15 minutes before being returned to their cells. Both D-Class were closely monitored for 72 hours after exposure.
Results: The functions of SCP-5999 are unaffected by which ring is worn. SCP-5999’s bands changed colors and began swirling for each of the D-Class, regardless of whether SCP-5999-A or B was worn. This animation has been shown to be related to the individual wearing SCP-5999, rather than which version of SCP-5999 was worn. The animation of the fluid within SCP-5999 was observed when only one of the rings was worn by a single individual, and no other anomalous effects could be observed. When D-3432 wore both rings simultaneously all animation ceased, and no side effects were observed.
Upon both subjects dawning SCP-5999, the band colors of both D-Class was seen in one another’s halves of SCP-5999. No mixing of the colors was seen at any point, with both colors remaining discrete at all times, regardless of turbulence that should have allowed for mixing. Upon simultaneous exposure, D-3432 began to shout expletives. When asked to express what they were feeling D-3432 stated that nothing was physically wrong, but they felt intense emotions. D-3432 explained that they felt angry, frightened, paranoid, and oddly giddy. By the end of the 15 minutes of exposure, D-3432 claimed to be feeling slightly better, but was still distressed. Upon removal of SCP-5999-B, D-3432 claimed to immediately feel significantly better, and the felt completely normal within the 15 minute post-test observation period.
D-7830 showed signs of mild distress including increased heart rate, widened eyes, and changes in speech patterns. Unfortunately, D-7830 repeatedly claimed "I am fine, science bitch". Upon removing SCP-5999, like D-3432, D-7830 returned to normal behavior within the post-test observation period. Neither D-Class showed any abnormal behavior for the 72 hours after exposure.
Conclusion: SCP-5999 likely poses little to no immediate threat, and has no obvious value. Based on the results, it appears when worn only by a single individual it poses no threat. The animation of the bands is technically anomalous, but rather mundane. The reaction by the D-Class when SCP-5999 was worn simultaneously was significantly more fascinating. Based on the little information gleamed from MC&D, and this test, it seems likely that they did create rings that would allow individuals to feel on another’s love. However, what was observed in this experiment must be somewhat uncommon, as SCP-5999 was sold to a couple, and it must have initially met MC&D’s high quality standards. Further testing of SCP-5999 will be needed to determine precisely how it effects are manifested, as well as the results of extended exposure. Upon confirmation of SCP-5999's low risk, testing can potentially be expanded to volunteers from site personnel.
SCP-5999-T5: Effect Analysis
Lead Researcher: Dr. Ronald Carson
Assisted By: Dr. Marion Brown
Introduction: The short term effects of SCP-5999 have become clear. When SCP-5999 is worn by two individuals they seem to experience one another's emotions. However the exact avenue of this is opaque. Due to the immense complexity of the human brain, exploration of this effect may actually help in the understanding of how the brain functions. The development of a complete understanding of the human brain has unparalleled value, and would usher in a new age of medicine. Due to repeated evidence that exposure of greater than 8 hours to SCP-5999 results in no long term effects, the following test was allowed to be conducted on voluntary personnel from Site-63. This testing was approved by the Director of Site-63, as well as Site-63's Ethics Comity.
Test Subject 1: Researcher Misty Wall.
- Band Color: Lilac
- Centerline Angular Velocity: 0.25 Rad/s
- Notes: Subject does not possess an internal dialog.
Test Subject 2: Dr. Katrina Bower
- Band Color: Green
- Centerline Angular Velocity: 0.35 Rad/s
Procedure: Both subjects were held in different parts of site-63, approximately 400m apart. The subject’s heads were shaved, and EEG sensors were applied to the scalp. Dr. Carson attended to Dr. Bower, and Dr. Brown attended to researcher Wall. Dr. Carson and Dr. Brown maintained contact via intercom. Subjects were instructed not to speak whenever either intercom was active. Blood samples were taken from each of the subjects before exposure to SCP-5999, and every 10 minutes after, for two hours. Blood samples were tested for adrenaline, cortisol, estrogen, and testosterone. Upon reaching the equilibrium stage, the subjects are to be exposed to variety of odors and visual stimuli. A pain tolerance test was also conducted by submerging the subjects’ hand in a bucket of ice water. Upon the two-hour mark SCP-5999 was removed and the subjects monitored for 72 hours.
Conclusion: It can now be confirmed that SCP-5999’s does change the chemical output of various parts of the subject’s bodies and brains. This explains the drastic reactions of D-Class when a drug hardened individual was used for testing. The lack of intense negative reaction by the two individuals likely explains why MC&D considered the object ready for sale. The way in which the SCP-5999 stimulates various chemical production was unable to be determined. However, it is worth noting that certain brainwaves did synchronize throughout the test, with a larger period and range of frequencies over the duration of the experiment. There is not enough evidence for SCP-5999 to be classified as anything but safe. Future testing will be focused on potential applications. Dr. Brown recommended trying to use it to treat chronic depression. Long distance communication is another potential application, but other than at astronomical distances, the value of this is limited. Using it to enhance cooperative tasks may be a possibility, or for containment of SCP's that may require non-verbal communication.
AUDIO LOG
DATE: 0950 – 23/5/2016
NOTE: SCP-5999-T5:Audio Log 1 - Initial Exposure
[Begin Log]
Carson: This is test SCP-5999-T5. I am Dr. Ronald Carson assisted by Dr. Marion Brown. The test subject today is Dr. Katarina Bower, and researcher Misty Wall. Begin test. [Carson opens a door and enters a room.] Kat, how are you feeling today?
Subject 2: Honestly? Medium pissed off. Thanks for not telling me they were going to shave my head.
Carson: I’m sorry, we got the wrong EEG sensors and had to adapt.
Subject 2: Oh good, I feel much better now.
Carson: Would it help to know that you will be given a complimentary wig?
Subject 2: I swear to god, if it is one of those big curly white ones, I will kill you.
Carson: [Carson clears his throat] No comment. [Carson keys the intercom.] Dr. Brown you are cleared for exposure. [To Subject 2] How was the campaign last night.
Subject 2: Good, well kind of. Good for me, a few people died.
Carson: Barbarians. [Dr. Carson is seen shaking his head] What was your character’s name again?
Subject 2: Balathor, Destroyer of Worlds.
Carson: Right, I remember it being obnoxious.
Subject 2: Invitation is still open for you to join.
Carson: Sorry, it isn’t my thing.
Brown: Carson, SCP 5999 dash B was purple, centerline angular velocity clocked at 0.25 radians per second. Colors and velocity match previous exposure. SCP-5999-B has been removed; you are cleared for exposure to SCP dash 5999 dash A.
Carson: Confirmed. Introducing SCP 5999 dash A to test subject 2’s right thumb. [Carson leaves the intercom and approaches subject 2 and exposes them to the SCP. Carson returns to intercom] SCP 5999 dash A displays a green color. The centerline’s angular velocity is clocked at 0.35 radians per second. Appearance matches previous exposure. You are cleared to brief and reintroduce. [Carson turns to subject 2] Kat, this may be uncomfortable. You are not permitted to remove SCP-5999. If it is too much, you must let me know and I will remove it. Do you understand?
Subject 2: Yes.
Brown: Subject 1 has been briefed, reintroducing now, start the clock. [Subject 2’s eyes begin to widen.]
Carson: Please describe what you are feeling.
Subject 2: I feel good. Like surprisingly good. Like I just got a big hug.
Carson: Are you good? [Subject 2 begins giggling a little.]
Subject 2: Yeah, I am great.
Brown: Subject 1 says they are feeling agitated, and a little sad. They are reacting well.
Carson: Confirmed. Subject 2 is feeling good and is a little giddy.
Brown: Confirmed, I will alert you if you if there are changes.
Carson: Kat tell me once you start to feel leveled out.
[End Log]
AUDIO LOG
DATE: 1006 – 23/5/2016
NOTE: SCP-5999-T5:Audio Log 2 - Olfactory Stimuli
[Begin Log]
Brown: Subject 1 seems to have reached equilibrium, please confirm on your end.
Carson: Confirmed, subject 2 is displaying similar symptoms. Equilibrium confirmed at 1006. Brown you are cleared to introduce odor stimulant 1. Kat please describe any changes in what you are feeling.
Subject 2: I am feeling a bit unnerved.
Carson: Subject 2 has reacted negatively to garbage scent exposure. Please introduce odor
stimulant 2.
Subject 2: I am feeling a craving.
Carson: Please be specific.
Subject 2: I don’t know, burgers and fries?
Carson: Brown, subject 2 has displayed a desire to eat burgers and fries.
Brown: Same on this end, you are clear to proceed with variable scent.
Carson: Kat, what is your favorite flower?
Subject 2: I don’t have one, do you?
Carson: Lilies. If you had to pick one-
Brown: Subject 1 says they are feeling irritated.
Carson: Scent hasn’t been introduced yet, it seems the reaction is due to something I said. Standby. What’s something that isn’t a food that you have a fond memory of.
Subject 2: Rain, fresh cut grass, I don’t know maybe lilacs?
Carson: Introducing variable scent. [Carson opens a flask and wafts underneath subject 2’s nose. Subject 2 breaths deeply and sighs.]
Brown: Subject 1 says they are feeling peaceful.
Carson: Positive reaction to petrichor observed in both subjects. Begin visual stimuli introduction.
[End Log]
AUDIO LOG
DATE: 1045 – 23/5/2016
NOTE: SCP-5999-T5:Audio Log 4 - Communication Testing
[Begin Log]
Brown: Sorry to interrupt Carson, but subject 1 just said she heard a voice in her head. Something about being bored.
Carson: Confirmed, please stand by. Kat, are you feeling stimulated?
Subject 2: Yes, I absolutely love this. I have never had so much fun in my life.
Carson: Subject 2 confirmed thought, ending visual stimuli portion and moving to communication testing. Kat here is a string of random words, please think them loudly and clearly. If you get to the end of the list, please begin the list again.
Brown: Subject 1 is saying she hears a bunch of random words. Standby for relay. [There is a brief pause] Bacteriophage, candy, orange, aardvark, backpack, happiness, crystal, Alpha Centauri, Journey, and Leonardo Da Vinci.
Carson: String confirmed. The beginning and end are shifted but all words are correct, and the order is preserved. Proceed with testing on your end. Kat, please describe anything you see.
Subject 2: I think I saw of flash of something, maybe a mermaid but backwards? I don’t know it was brief.
Carson: We will give it a few minutes. [A brief window of silence occurs.] Anything?
Subject 2: I don’t know, it feels like something is there. I just can’t make it out.
Carson: Brown end communication testing. Nothing on this end.
Brown: Confirmed. Moving to pain threshold test.
[End Log]
AUDIO LOG
DATE: 1145 – 23/5/2016
NOTE: SCP-5999-T5:Audio Log 5 - Pain Sensitivity Testing
[Begin Log]
Carson: Status update?
Brown: No change. Subject 1 says she is slightly distressed but is feeling no pain.
Carson: Alright, we are at the time limit, ending test. Kat, you can pull your hand out here is a towel.
Subject 2: Thank god, that was uncomfortable.
Carson: Tough as nails, aren’t you?
Brown: Subject 1 requested that I tell you they heard “tougher than you, pansy”.
Subject 2: No idea what that is about.
Carson: Noted. I want you to describe your experience today.
Subject 2: Intimate. I am not sure I liked it, but I kind of did. I am glad that Misty and I are friends, this would be awkward if I didn’t know her. I feel like I understand her a lot better.
Brown: Final notes completed. Subject described the experience like being held internally. She says that she is glad that we are done, that Kat’s voice was getting louder. You are clear to remove SCP-5999. [Carson removes SCP-5999-A].
Carson: Any change?
Subject 2: Kind of a tickle in my head is gone. Feels good to be alone again.
Brown: Subject 1 says they feel slightly happier, and that everything is quiet now. She says she is feeling lonely however.
Carson: Confirmed, you are cleared to unhook her and send her to her quarters. Kat any final thoughts?
Subject 2: You are an asshole for shaving my head, just want to make sure that is on record.
Carson: Noted, end experiment.
[End Log]
SCP-5999-T10: Cooperation Enhancement Test 4
Lead Researcher: Dr. Donald Carson
Assisted By: Dr. Marion Brown
Test Subject 1: Dr. Katrina Bower
- Band Color: Green
- Centerline Angular Velocity: 0.35 rad/s
Test Subject 2: Principle Engineer Michael Howard
- Band Color: Blue
- Centerline Angular Velocity: 0.33 rad/s
Introduction: After three consecutive tests on D-Class, it was determined that exposure of less then 72 hours is safe and allows individuals exposed to SCP-5999 to become significantly more productive in cooperative tasks. In the effort to complete a difficult and extreme priority foundation project, two staff have requested to utilize the enhanced cooperation capabilities provided by SCP-5999 in order to improve productivity. Due to the unprecedented similarities in the personality of the individuals, no adverse reactions are predicted.
Requested By: Dr. Katrina Bower
Lead Researcher: Dr. Donald Carson.
Request: Dr. Carson, the ██████ ███ ███████ I am working on for containment is not going well. There has been friction between a certain member of the team, and it is impeding our progress. Given the success of SCP-5999 at enhancing team cooperation, I would like to request its use for this project as the window for completion is quickly closing. This is necessary for containment of a keter, and we need it done by the end of the year. I do not have many options left.
Response: I am sorry to hear that you and Mike are not getting along, I had hoped you two would hit it off. Pending the success of my next test I will submit a procedure regarding this to the site director. Of course, this will require a physiological evaluation of both of you. In addition, you and Mike will both need to schedule a time for exposure to ensure that your personalities are within acceptable deviations for this purpose. I will expect to see both completed before the week is out.
Procedure: Both subjects are to be informed of all known information regarding SCP-5999. Subject 1 and Subject 2 will be given the rings and will be observed through the flood stage. Once the subjects have reached the equilibrium stage. They will be allowed to return to work. Foundation Security Unit Upsilon-7 "Rhino Squad" will maintain patrols around the test subjects to ensure their safety. At the end of each workday, the test subjects will provide an interview, and relinquish SCP-5999. This experiment will come to an end at the discretion of SCP-5999’s research staff, upon completion of the containment device, or after four weeks, whichever comes first.
Status: Proposal approved by site-63 director. 2/12/2016
[[collapsible show="+SCP-5999-T10: Initial Exposure 5/12/2016"]]
Lead Researcher: Dr. Donald Carson
Assisted By: Dr. Marion Brown
AUDIO LOG
DATE: 0805 – 5/12/2016
NOTE: SCP-5999-T10: Audio Log 1 - Initial Exposure
[Begin Log]
Carson: This is Dr. Donald Carson assisted by Dr. Marion Brown. Subject 1 please put on SCP-5999-B and give me your hand. [Subject 1 complies]. Green color and angular velocity of 0.35 radians per second confirmed. Subject 1, please remove SCP-5999-B. [Subject 1 complies]. Subject 2 please wear SCP-5999-A and allow Dr. Brown to observe it.
Brown: Blue color and angular velocity of 0.33 radians per second confirmed.
Carson. Subject 1 please wear SCP-5999-B and describe your experience.
Subject 1: I actually don’t feel much, a little nervous maybe but it is nothing like the previous test.
Carson: Subject 2, please describe your experience.
Subject 2: Same, I feel a bit excited, but not all that different.
Brown: Blue with a small tinge of green is present within present within SCP-5999-A
Carson: Green with a small amount of blue is confirmed within SCP-5999-A. Subject 1, please let us know when you feel the flood stage is over and the equilibrium stage has begun. [Three minutes pass]
Subject 1: It is hard to tell, but I think it is over.
Carson: It would appear that the similar angular velocity observed by both subjects has drastically reduced the duration of the flood stage. I believe that the subjects are ready to return to their normal duties, Dr. Brown.
Brown: Agreed.
Carson: Upsilon-7 please escort them to their worksite.
[End Log]
Interviewed: Subject 1 (Dr. Bower)
Interviewer: Dr. Donald Carson
<Begin Log>
Carson: Begin interview. This is Dr. Donald Carson conducting end of day interview 1 for test SCP-5999 dash T 10. Subject 2 is being interviewed separately by Dr. Brown. Subject 1 please remove SCP-5999-B. [Subject Complies] Well Kat, how is it working out?
Subject 1: Well. SCP-5999 helped resolve several disputes and we have made a ton of progress. It is nice not to be yelling at each other over the snow.
Carson: Are you still needing to focus to communicate through SCP-5999.
Subject 1: Yes, and we haven’t been able to communicate using abstract concepts. I don’t think we have reached the cooperation stage, but it is still helping a lot.
Carson: Good to hear. Keep in mind, this is an experiment, I need you to record and report anything even slightly outside of expectations.
Subject 1: Will do.
Carson: End interview.
<End Log>
Interviewed: Subject 2 (Michael Howard)
Interviewer: Dr. Donald Carson
<Begin Log>
Carson: This is Dr. Donald Carson conducting an interview of subject 2 after the third day of testing. Begin interview. Subject 2, please remove SCP-5999-A and place it on the table. How is the project coming?
Subject 2: Which one, mine or yours?
Carson: Both.
Subject 2: Mine is going well. Productivity has really picked up now that we aren’t butting heads over things like machining versus particle physics. Yours I think is going well. We reached the cooperation stage at about 10 this morning. It helped a lot with the project. Got a little awkward though.
Carson: Please elaborate.
Subject 2: When communication is significantly mental, and difficult to restrict, you can say things that you don’t mean to.
Carson: Please, elaborate.
Subject 2: I would really rather not.
Carson: I insist. It’s for science.
Subject 2: Come on Don, let it go.
Carson: Alright, alright, end interview.
<End Log>
Interviewed: Subject 2 (Michael Howard)
Interviewer: Dr. Donald Carson
<Begin Log>
Carson: I need to keep this brief Mike, I have a meeting. Begin Interview. Subject 2, any changes?
Subject 2: No. We keep hitting the cooperation stage at about 10 am every day like clockwork. Nothing new.
Carson: Good, that is exactly what I wanted to hear. Have you two been getting along well.
Subject 2: Yeah, actually. Even without SCP-5999 on we have been getting along well. We have a lot more in common than I thought we did.
Carson: That probably explains how quick you two reached the various stages. Let me know if anything changes. End interview. I knew you two would like each other. Put it on the back burner until the test is over though alright?
Subject 2: We communicate on a bit of a higher level, it is a little hard to hide your emotions when someone else can feel them.
Carson: You only have to wait a few more weeks, you two can handle that long. I don’t want to deal with the awkwardness of writing that report. [Carson picks up SCP-5999 off the table and exits.]
<End Log>
Interviewed: Subject 1 (Dr. Bower)
Interviewer: Dr. Donald Carson
<Begin Log>
Carson: How are things going Kat?
Subject 1: Good we’re making great progress. It took a little while for us to adapt this morning, we didn’t reach the cooperation phase until 10 again. It is good we hung out over the weekend, otherwise it might have taken longer.
Carson: Development into the stages shouldn’t be your goal. We still haven’t tested extreme exposure.
Subject 1: I know, I know. We have just been getting so much more done. We went from butting heads to almost finishing each other’s thoughts.
Carson: How is it effecting you psychologically? In one of our D class tests they displayed discomfort in having someone else’s voice in their head.
Subject 1: Nothing notable. To be honest I am enjoying it, I feel a little less alone.
Carson: Kat where is SCP-5999-B?
Subject 1: Oh, I gave it to Upsilon-7 on the way in. Is there anything else?
Carson: Upsilon-7 can you please confirm?
Upsilon-7-1: Yeah Doc, we have both back into storage.
Carson: Thank you. Kat you are free to go. [Kat exits interrogation chamber]. Brown are you there.
Brown: Yeah Donald.
Carson: Did Mike say anything weird to you?
Brown: Nothing worth noting. Seems like they are working extremely well together.
Carson: Understood, see you tomorrow. End interview.
<End Log>
AUDIO LOG
DATE: 0743 – 23/12/2016
NOTE: Recorded on personal recorder of Dr. Donald Carson during SCP-5999-T10.
[Begin Log]
Carson: Hey Mike good to see you.
Subject 2: Don, how’s your day going.
Carson: Well enough, how are things going upstairs? Staying warm?
Subject 2: Oh yeah, I grew up in Michigan, this is nothing.
Carson: Sorry, what was that?
Subject 2: I was just saying it isn’t that bad these winters are pretty mild compared to what I am used to.
Carson: Right. [Pauses briefly] Hey Mike, what was your tabletop character’s name again?
Subject 2: Balathor, the destroyer of worlds.
Carson: Mike, take your gloves off.
Subject 2: What, why?
Carson: Take your gloves off, now. [Subject 2 can be heard removing his gloves. There are several seconds of silence.] Shit! [Carson begins talking to Upsilon-7] Get him to an interrogation room, take SCP-5999-A from him, and search him. Contact the squad on the surface, have them escort Kat Bower to a separate room, take SCP-5999-B from her, and search her. I need to go find Dr. Brown.
Upsilon-7: Yes Sir.
Subject 2: What the hell, stop. [Sounds of a mild struggle are heard.]
[End Log]
Interviewed: Subject 2 (Michael Howard)
Interviewer: Dr. Donald Carson
<Begin Log>
Carson: This is Carson, beginning interview. [Carson opens the door and enters interrogation room.] Mike what the fuck is this. [Carson slams ring down on the table.]
Subject 2: … A decoy.
Carson: Why did you make this.
Subject 2: Look, we are making incredible progress, but the daily resets were slowing us down, so we needed not to be reset.
Carson: The resets were on purpose Mike! We didn’t know if there was something past the cooperation phase! We knew 72 hours was safe, everything beyond that is uncharted waters.
Subject 2: Don we can tell you that everything that ring does is good.
Carson: Good?! Fucking good! Mike you grew up in Seattle, you haven’t even been to Michigan! You told me back in February that you weren’t going to be playing in Kat’s campaign because they already had too many mages. You told me Kat’s memories as if they were yours and you didn’t even realize it! [Carson paces back and forth.] How long have you two been exposed?
Subject 2: … Since Tuesday.
Carson: Jesus Christ [Carson sits down] please tell me you were at least taking them off when you slept. [Subject 2 remains silent.] Mike, I don’t know what this has done to you two. Maybe its fine, but I need to know. You need to tell me everything.
Subject 2: Don, be straight with me, what are you afraid of?
Carson: SCP-5999 changes your brains chemistry, which probably isn't harmful, but there have been some implications that it may impact your actual neurons. If it is just creating new connections that isn’t necessarily bad, it could potentially let you learn new skills. But long-term memories Mike, those are what make you who you are.
Subject 2: I feel fine, is Kat okay?
Carson: We’ll see. You are both being detained until I can know you are. End interview.
<End Log>
Lead Researcher: Dr. Donald Carson
Summary: The subjects long term memories have, become heavily altered. Both subjects are displaying memories and skills unique to the other individual. Micro-doses of amnestics were used in attempt to reverse this process. This proved to be completely ineffective. Subjects have become significantly desperate to be reunited, becoming significantly more destressed over time. They were moved to containment cells that would allow them to see and communicate with one another. This slightly eased their distress but didn’t resolve the problem. Subject 1 had begun asking to be allowed access to SCP-5999 with subject 2 again. These requests were declined. Under Dr. Browns advise, both subjects have been placed in a medically induced coma. During their confinement they were able to produce finalized designs for the containment device, and it is on schedule. As of now, there are no plans to reintroduce them to SCP-5999. Their development has led to the defining of a fourth stage, Synchronism. High strength amnestics may be the only viable solution of returning the subjects to normal but is currently not recommended. Full recovery seems unlikely.
SCP-5999-T11: Long Term Exposure Testing
Lead Researcher: Dr. Donald Carlson
Assisted By: Dr. Marion Brown
Test Subject 1: D-7830
- Band Color: Crimson
- Centerline Angular Velocity: 0.42 rad/s
Test Subject 2: D-4368
- Band Color: Color: Magenta
- Centerline Angular Velocity: 0.07 rad/s
Introduction: In order to develop and test potential treatment for Dr. Kat Bower and Michael Howard, late stage developments of SCP-5999 need to be analyzed.
Procedure: Two D class are to be exposed to SCP-5999’s effects until no further changes can be observed. The D-class were kept in two separate test chambers and were monitored continuously throughout testing. Researchers questioned each D-Class as changes in behavior were noted.
Results:
Stage 1 – D-7830 displayed a fear reaction once again but claimed there was no effect. D-4368 began passing and yelling about how much he hated, the foundation.
Stage 2 - (1 hour 46 minutes): D-4368 didn’t display any change in behavior from the flood stage. They continued to act aggressively. Due to the lack of compliance by D-7830, the exact point at which this phase started was difficult to determine. This was the first time this had occurred in the equilibrium phase.
Stage 3 – (76 hours): D-4368 retreated into the corner of their cell. When questioned he responded, “he is so loud I can’t think.” D-7830 would occasionally bang on the glass and tell him to shut up or he would skin him.
Stage 4 – (112 hours): D-4368 began showing signs of split personality disorder. One personality was considered to be D-4368’s original personality though this personality seems paranoid and was somewhat irrational. Unlike with the Synchronism stage, the colors of the fluid within SCP-5999 showed no mixing whatsoever. The crimson color in both rings became significantly more pronounce and the magenta colored began to wane. At this point SCP-5999-B was taken from D-4368, who was removed and given class C amnestics. This showed only to worsen D-4368’s mental condition. Both personalities displayed fragmented memories. D-4368 was retuned to the testing chamber and was forced to wear SCP-5999-B once again.
Stage 5 – (157 hours): D-4368 no longer displayed an symptoms of split personality disorder. Instead they appeared to be a complete replication of D-7830. D-7830 was asked to describe their experience. “That little pussy kept trying to get in my head, but I know what’s real. He did exactly what he should have, he became my little bitch.” After 190 hours, the rings were removed, and the individuals were detained. The final ring states were identical, both were crimson, and their velocities were identical.
Conclusion: SCP-5999 causes permanent changes in personality via manipulation of long-term memories. It seems unlikely that these effects can ever be reversed. The development of stage 4 and 5 seems to be dependent on the compatibility between the two individuals’ personalities. I recommend SCP-5999 be moved to high security due to the potential of creating an indeterminate number of duplicates of a single individual. Further testing to confirm the risk of a singularity will be conducted.
SCP-5999-T12: Personality Propagation Testing
Lead Researcher: Dr. Donald Carson
Assisted By: Dr. Marion Brown
Test Subject 1: D-4368
- Band Color: Crimson
- Angular Velocity: 0.42 rad/s
Test Subject 2: D-5387
- Band Color: Violet
- Angular Velocity: 0.21 rad/s
Introduction: In order to confirm the ability for a personality to propagate through long term exposure of individuals to SCP-5999, D-4368 and D-5387 were both to exposed to SCP-5999 until the convergence stage is reached.
Results: The convergence stage was reached with 213 hours of exposure. The progression of the stages was nearly identical to that of test 11 with no notable differences other than the time required to reach the convergence stages. D-7830, D-4368, and D-5387 now all possess identical personalities and memories.
Conclusion: SCP-5999 is capable of duplicating personalities. The effects of reaching stage 4 or stage 5 seems to be irreversible by any known means. This test also shows that the blending of personalities does not seem to be based on the color of the SCP-5999 and must be almost purely attributed to the centerline angular velocity. It was known that a magenta personality was possible, but we saw another instance of domination rather than synchronism. There is not significant data to predict the results of exposure based on the angular velocity of the subjects, nor will future testing be conducted in order to determine it.
Lead Researcher: Dr. Donald Carson
Assisted By: Dr. Marion Brown
Test Subject 1: Dr. Katrina Bower
- Band Color: Cyan and Green
- Centerline Angular Velocity: 0.34 rad/s
Test Subject 2: Principle Engineer Michael Howard
- Band Color: Cyan and Blue
- Centerline Angular Velocity: 0.34 rad/s
Introduction: It seems to be impossible to return subject 1 and subject 2 to their original states. However, due to the differences in stage 4 seen in test 10 and test 11 and 12 suggest that there may be some differences in the convergence stage. As neither subjects’ conditions has improved after two weeks of revival, further exposure was approved by the ethic comity.
Procedure: Subjects 1 and 2 were both given SCP-5999 and placed in housing unit 57. They were not permitted to leave and were observed continuously until the convergence stage was reached. SCP-5999 was then removed and the effects of removal were analyzed. SCP-5999 was then reintroduced.
Results: The convergence stage was reached within 12 hours of reintroduction of SCP-5999. Upon reaching this stage, similar to test 11 and 12, SCP-5999 displayed a singular color, and centerline velocity. However, unlike the previous tests, the color observed was perfect blending the originally observed colors of the subjects. The subjects’ personalities appear to have blended into that of a single entity, and subject 1 refers to themselves using plural pronouns. Subject 2 no longer speaks, and subject 1 seems to speak for both individuals. Similarly, Subject 2 acts out physical gestures based on what is said by subject 1 in perfect synchronism. When SCP-5999 is removed higher brain function of both subjects is significantly impacted. Artistic skills such as painting and music seems to only be expressed by subject 2, and subject 1 becomes unable to sing without SCP-5999. Subject 2 seems to be incapable of any mathematical processes beyond simple counting, while Subject 1 is capable of solving complex analytical problems. Both subjects seem to have all basic survival functions intact, but it seems nearly all higher-level brain functions are being allocated between the two subjects. When exposed to SCP-5999 the subjects show higher cognitive capabilities that either individual prior to initial exposure. It was determined by the ethic comity and the director of site-63 that SCP-5999 would be returned to storage, and subject 1 and 2 would be returned to their medically induced coma.
Interviewed: Subject 1 (Dr. Katrina Bower) and Subject 2 (Michael Howard)
Interviewer: Dr. Donald Carson
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Carson: This is Dr. Carson, conducting a final interview before the subjects are returned to their stasis states… Begin interview.
Subject 1: So, it sounds like they finally came to a decision. There is still a lot of work we can do.
Carson: They said that they couldn’t just let you roam around with something like that. They said we could wake you back up for short term projects.
Subject 1: Well that’s good at least. It might be a little weird for us to wake up with some extra gray hairs, but hey it is something.
Carson: I-I am trying still. I at least want to wake you up every month or so for some exercise. So you don’t start t-t-to decay. [Dr. Carson begins weeping. Subject 2 stands up and circles around the table.]
Subject 1: No, Don, it’s okay. [Subject 2 begins rubbing Dr. Carson’s back in the effort to comfort him.]
Carson: I am sorry. I am so sorry Mike. I shouldn’t have let this happen to you.
Subject 1: Don, there is nothing wrong with us, we are better than we have ever been before. It isn’t even your fault, we did this, we knew what could happen, and we chose to break protocol. What we have become is only better. Thank you so much, you have made us whole.
Carson: No, Kat, I have killed you.
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SCP-5999: Primary Anomalous Properties – 10/2/2017
When SCP-5999 is worn by two individuals of any sex it allows individuals to share emotions, thoughts, skills, and memories through chemical production in the brain and body, as well as fundamental changes to the connections within the brain. The effects of SCP-5999 can be broken down into 5 stages. The progression through these stages can vary wildly, and is shorter with more compatible personalities, and longer with less compatible ones.
Stage 1 – Flood: Chemicals such as dopamine and cortisol will immediately begin or cease production in anyone wearing SCP-5999 with another person. These levels are identical to that of the other individual prior to wearing SCP-5999. Resistances or sensitivity to these chemicals can cause dramatic effects. Neither positive nor negative feedback loops have been observed.
Stage 2- Equilibrium: Over time SCP-5999 will allow the subjects to reach a chemical equilibrium. In this stage internal dialog can be heard between the subjects, though this requires concentration, or it is intermittent and random. Stimuli to either individual will result in the other feeling emotions created by the stimuli. Abstract concepts cannot be shared at this time.
Stage 3 – Cooperation: During this stage, internal dialog and abstract concepts can be shared freely. Emotions still seem to be fully shared. This stage requires continuous exposure of greater than 8 hours. During this stage cooperative tasks are enhanced, though desire to cooperate seems to be required. This is the last stage that can be considered safe with reversible effects.
Stage 4 – Synchronism/Domination: At this stage individuals appear to be generating new connections in the brain, allowing for memories and skills to be permanently acquired. In individuals with compatible personalities, they will fully share memories and begin having the lines between the individuals blurred. Individuals with incompatible personalities will have a dominate and a submissive individual. The dominate individual will still be able to experience the memories of the submissive individual, but these memories do not appear to be written to long term memory. Meanwhile the submissive individual's memories will begin to be replaced entirely with the dominate individuals. In synchronism, SCP-5999 can be removed but it will result in distress. When SCP-5999 is removed during the domination stage, the dominate individual will be unaffected while the submissive individual will demonstrate split personality disorder.
Stage 5 – Convergence: In individuals who experienced synchronism, all memories will be preserved, and the individuals will blend into a single entity, with certain brain functions being split between the two individuals. In this stage, synchronized individuals cannot be separated from SCP-5999 without losing nearly all higher brain function, as the individuals are nearly completely codependent. In those who experience dominance, the result will be two individuals with identical personalities. Separation of the individuals from SCP-5999 has no effect, and while the individual’s personalities may diverge after exposure, they are functionally the same person from then on.
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