Tankman

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe

Special Containment Procedures: Subject designated SCP-XXXX should be contained at all times. It appears to be content alone, however subject must be provided with sustenance. SCP-XXXX needs not be entertained, solely kept alive and away. SCP-XXXX has experienced contact with humans, and positive ones at that, while in the cafeteria. SCP-XXXX is required to be kept away from any possible ammunition it could use. SCP-XXXX could escalate to Euclid-class in the case it is provided with fodder (see description). SCP-XXXX’s cell is plated with shock-absorbent alloy, in the event that it does manage to obtain any fireable objects.

Description: SCP-XXXX appears to be a humanoid, with green armor and the head of a tank atop its own, as a sort of helmet. It is incapable of speech, however capable of expressing its emotions. SCP-XXXX despises when others attempt to remove its armor. Beneath its armor is [REDACTED] however, we can only retrieve this information due to the event of the accident from January. SCP-XXXX’s helmet appears to be working, and is able to launch projectiles when provided with the correct fodder. Incorrect fodder will either melt in the barrel, or have an odd shape and will thus be unable to be fired. SCP-XXXX is slow in movement due to its heavy armor. SCP-XXXX, as mentioned previously, is incapable of speech. It can, however, emanate a variety of sounds such as creaks, screeches, and clunks. SCP-XXXX appears to express interests in various rodents, as shown from experiments.

Addendum:

Interviewed: SCP-XXXX

Interviewer: Doctor ██████

Foreword: Doctor ██████ will conduct an interview on SCP-XXXX, “Tankman.” Doctor ██████ will ask a question, and SCP-XXXX will nod or shake its head.

<Begin Log, 18:03]>

Dr. ██████: So SCP-XXXX, is it true that you are human underneath the armor?

SCP-XXXX: [subject recorded to have shaken head]

Dr. ██████: I see. SCP-XXXX, we knew that answer from the event that transpired in January. Tell me, why did you kill that scientist?
SCP-XXXX: [subject recorded to have stared at Doctor ██████, unresponsive]
Dr. ██████: That’s probably a touchy subject. Sorry. Anyways, is your armor an alloy?
SCP-XXXX: [subject recorded to have shaken head]
Dr. ██████: Ah, I see. Is it titanium?
SCP-XXXX: [subject recorded to have nodded]
Dr. ██████: I suspected as much. Next question. Do you have interest in SCP-106, from the numbers on the side of your armor?
SCP-XXXX: [subject recorded to have shaken head]
Dr. ██████: Merely coincidence, then. SCP-XXXX, does the barrel of your helmet reach over 100°C? [212°F]
SCP-XXXX: [subject recorded to have nodded]
Dr. ██████: Really? Does it reach over 500°C? [932°F]
SCP-XXXX: [subject recorded to have nodded]
Dr. ██████: Impressive. SCP-XXXX, have you fought in the war of Vietna-
[WARNING: TRANSMISSION CONNECTION LOST.]
<End Log, 18:28>

Closing Statement: SCP-XXXX has a limit of the items it may use as fodder. The Vietnam war should not be mentioned around it. SCP-XXXX’s armor is constructed of titanium. SCP-XXXX does not like being told out for what it is.

Incident of January thirteenth: SCP-XXXX was being observed by a scientist, when SCP-XXXX got ahold of a metal rod nearby. SCP-XXXX fired this metal through the scientist. The extreme speed and head caused the scientist’s body to [REDACTED], killing him. SCP-XXXX attempted escape, however was apprehended almost immediately, due to its slow speed.

Incident of March first: SCP-XXXX had been in an interview with Dr. ██████ when all of a sudden, the subject in question assaulted Doctor ██████, rapidly punching him until his face was heavily bruised. SCP-XXXX was apprehended and punished appropriately. Doctor ██████ was not killed, however suffered a jaw fracture.

Scientist’s notes:
•Don’t mention Vietnam around SCP-XXXX. The last scientist that did that was almost killed.
•If SCP-XXXX gets ahold of an object that it can shoot, running won’t do you good. Find the nearest water source and plug water into his barrel.
•Don’t kill rodents in front of SCP-XXXX. A report has shown that it broke down its door in attempt to save one rodent. This caused its door to be reinforced, however.
•SCP-XXXX takes interest in the name “Sule.” A possible theory is that that is its name, or its old lover’s name.
•SCP-XXXX, when exposed to other safe SCPs, prefers to sit alone and out of the way. SCP-XXXX heavily dislikes being part of a conversation, be it nature or not. Perhaps this is why the interviewer was attacked.