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Item #: SCP-5747
Index: The Roach Shaman
Containment Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-5747 is to be contained inside of a steel reinforced, standard humanoid containment cell; with heavily armed guards outside of SCP-5747's cell. A different sedative gas must be created and administered into SCP-5747's cell every week. The temperature of the cell is to be kept at 13 degrees Celsius. SCP-5747's containment cell is located on Containment Level-56 of Site-819.
Description: SCP-5747 is a brown, 2.4 meter tall humanoid insect with a weight of 103 kilograms. The creature has mandibles and compound eyes, along with four other appendages for enhanced mobility. A chitin exoskeleton covers the creature's body, this carapace is resilient to blunt force trauma and ballistics.
DNA tests show that being more like a member of the order Blattodea1. However, it walks upright and is capable of speaking English. It has displayed itself as a shamanistic hunter of sorts, with its favorite prey being humans.
SCP-5747 is estimated2 to have a running speed of 38 meters per second, and a crawling speed of 115 meters per second. Bite and lifting force is 5,150 kilograms. Carapace's limit of resilience to physical force is 92,700 kilograms.
Addendum 5747-1[DECLASSIFIED]: SCP-5747 is incredibly hard to contain, this warrants the formulating of a highly sedative gas used to keep SCP-5747’s aggression to a manageable degree. This gas is comprised of smoke, halothane vapour, and traces of Raid. Always blend oxygen into this gas to prevent hypoxia. The amounts of each component to be administered into SCP-5747's cell have been sent to the O5 Council. The ratio of these components to be combined to make SCP-5747's gas is Level 5 classified or higher. This new gas is made specifically for SCP-5747, and should never be used to sedate any other anomalous creatures or humanoids.
Interview Log 5747-1
Subject: SCP-5747
Interviewer: Dr. Samuel Marcoth
Interviewed: SCP-5747
<Interview begins|Time: 1300 hours>
Dr. Marcoth: Hello, SCP-5747, we have some questions for you.
SCP-5747: I am well aware of that, Doctor.
Dr. Marcoth: What is your name, if you have one?
SCP-5747: I do not have a…name, at least not one I care to…mention.
Dr. Marcoth: Do you have a place of origin?
SCP-5747: Earth. (chuckles hoarsely)
Dr. Marcoth: SCP-5747, you agreed to this interview, answer the questions seriously.
SCP-5747: I agreed (inhales) to have some fun Doctor. Surely with the conditions I'm in, you can provide that?
Dr. Marcoth: You have been provided with what you need, nothing more nothing less. Along with procedures to keep others safe from you. Fun is not a serious concern for your survival.
SCP-5747: It is required for my happiness however, you don't want me to be sad do you? It might lead to…..consequences.
Dr. Marcoth: Is that a threat? Containment procedures have been followed, I don't think you should just throw out idle threats SCP-5747.
SCP-5747: Idle threat? Doctor, you're behind that glass for a reason. As for containment (it
gestures around the room), I have complete control over that situation.SCP-5747: What's your view on it? Do you like this place? With its walls and procedures? With your anger?
Dr. Marcoth: Wh-, I'm not being interviewed, you are the subject here. Not me.
SCP-5747: Oh but aren't you, Doctor?
Dr. Marcoth: I am most certain I am not. Moving on.
(Interview is paused, as surveillance cameras 1, 2, and 4 were malfunctioning)
Dr. Marcoth: Are your anomalous properties because of an issue, or are you just a highly evolved member of the family Blattodea?
SCP-5747: You mean cockroach, right? Or at least the family they're included in? I would have to answer yes to this question, as I am obviously a cockroach.
Dr. Marcoth: Why answer this question openly, while others are not complied with?
SCP-5747: Because it's obvious, it's not like I'm in a big trench coat or something.
Dr. Marcoth: But you do wear a black leather jacket, pants, and a belt with a large amount of Roman numerals. Why do you wear that?
SCP-5747: I like to look stylish, Doctor. As for the belt, I'm sure you can guess what that's for.
Dr. Marcoth: A kill count?
SCP-5747: Have you never used a belt? I use it to hold up my pants. It's also a trophy list of sorts.
Dr. Marcoth: In other words a kill count? Have you really killed 984 individuals?SCP-5747: I wouldn't say that's accurate, as I've been around longer than that belt has. I'd say the count is more around 1,254.
Dr. Marcoth: You don't seem to mind the Foundation taking away these items. Or really the lack of clothing at all. Care to explain?
SCP-5747: It's not like I need them, I can remember things quite well. As for the lack of concern, well, it's not like I'll be in here much longer.
Dr. Marcoth: Explain.
SCP-5747 No, I don't think I will. That would break the tension of anticipation.
Dr. Marcoth: Moving on. The Foundation is interested by your age, how old are you?
SCP-5747: You would like to know, wouldn't you? (laughs hoarsely), I am not obliged to tell you that.
Dr. Marcoth: Being cooperative is beneficial to your living conditions SCP-5747, you wouldn't like
us deciding you're no longer of use to us.SCP-5747: Doctor, (inhales deeply), secrets are something every creature has, and I am no exception. Besides, I know about this Foundation's basic protocols. You won't terminate me just for not cooperating with your demands.
Dr. Marcoth: Moving on. What is your carapace's breaking point?
SCP-5747: If I did have one, what makes you think I would tell you?
Dr. Marcoth: You haven't been very cooperative since this interview began. I will assume you have a limit, you simply won't tell us. Do you want us to test you until you start to break?
SCP-5747: I said if I had one, Doctor, I don't want to give you the wrong information (laughs hoarsely). Plus, you know that if you send a group in here to do that, they would end up dead.
Not that I mind a little fun.Dr. Marcoth: Moving on. Is there a reason you are aggressive to humans?
SCP-5747: They have sapience and a measure of strength, imagine Doctor, an ant. No challenge, no real satisfaction to kill it, it's merely an ant. Oh but when a hunter kills a deer or a fisherman catches a fish, they rejoice, they waited and waited, patiently stalked it and it may not have gone down the first time. The challenge, Doctor, is what I enjoy, more than anything else.
Dr. Marcoth: What makes a person more satisfying to kill? The physical strength to be overcome, or a rank of status?
SCP-5747: The physical challenge, without a doubt, it is the most enjoyable. To be right behind them, following their every move. To confront them, and drive a knife through their chest. To fight to the death. That is real pleasure, Doctor.
Dr. Marcoth: Are you particularly fond of one form of killing?
SCP-5747: I prefer to keep my favorite to myself.
Dr. Marcoth: You mentioned using weapons, is this something you like to do?
SCP-5747: I will, but I have my own unique ways of doing things.
Dr. Marcoth: We have no more questions at this time, I do hope you will comply more in the
future.SCP-5747: Maybe Doctor, maybe.
(Interview ends)
Closing Statement: This interview went worse than expected, we have vague information at best. Higher dosages of gas are suggested for more compliant responses. Class given: Keter
Site-819 Incident-34A: SCP-5747 was inside of its cell, all containment procedures for that day had been followed. Dr. Lilian had entered the secure interviewing box as per normal procedure. Interview 5747-2 was issued to reveal more information concerning SCP-5747’s habits, weaknesses, and psychological state.
As per normal procedure, the glass screen giving visibility to SCP-5747’s cell was checked for sound structural integrity. Sedative-A-5747 was pumped into the containment cell at a slightly higher dosage than usual, per Interview 5747-1’s results. Audio and video recording devices were placed and tested before Dr. Lilian started the interview.
SCP-5747 stood still as ordered, while all procedures were followed. Cameras and microphones are activated - Dr. Lilian starts to speak. She looks down at the question sheet issued by Site Director, Dominique Aaron; but when she looks up, SCP-5747 is not visible. Security staff check the cameras, SCP-5747 is not in camera view.
Five guards enter the cell, with the door locked behind them per normal entry procedure. The guards get into Formation A17(Phalanx), and watch all sides. The cell is silent for 32 seconds until SCP-5747 picks off one of the guards. Formation still holds, as it picks off another, then another; at this moment the two remaining guards panic, opening fire on the entire cell. A stray bullet impacts the glass, weakening it just enough for SCP-5747 to breach containment through the interview box.
Breach alarms sound and the SAFE bunkers were opened per containment breach procedure. Heavily armed security teams were posted to all exits available. All personnel other than security were sheltered inside of the bunkers. SCP-5747 engaged guards at the exit near Corridor-12 of Level-1, security opened fire as it approached.
The bullets had no visible effect on SCP-5747, it dashed from guard to guard, killing all ten. However, before it exited it ran to Confiscation Storage-1, grabbed its apparel then ran back to the exit. Fortunately, SCP-5747's exit route had been relayed to the closest security team posted at Corridor-9; this team was equipped with a Foundation-issue, Anti-Anomaly Launcher (AAL or "Big Bang"), they immediately moved to intercept SCP-5747.
Once SCP-5747 had been spotted the team fired the weapon. SCP-5747 had spotted the team before firing, and was rapidly closing the distance; because of this, the safety protocol was not followed in time when firing. This caused the deaths of two guards who were not standing 4 meters from the firing of the weapon.
The shell hit SCP-5747's torso, blasting it through three walls of concrete. This shell only stunned SCP-5747 for 20 seconds, after which, it stood back up and engaged the squad again. Fire upon SCP-5747 was opened, 4 limbs were severed, two members were decapitated, and 3 were disemboweled. The two remaining members managed to stun SCP-5747 with a shotgun slug, and inject liquid Sedative-A-5747 into it. Re-containment was successful, SCP-5747 has been given much higher attention along with much higher dosages of the sedative on weekly administrations.
Note: SCP-5747's disappearance before the interview and on the cameras, is attributed to it dashing out of camera view when each camera was viewed. Estimations of the creature's speed using footage have concluded 38 meters per second when on foot, and 115 meters per second when using all appendages.
Total Casualty Count: 14
Interview 5747-2
Subject: Further information on SCP-5747
Interviewers: Dr. May Lilian/Dr. Marcoth
Interviewee: SCP-5747
<Interview begins/ Time 0800 hours>
Dr. Lilian: Hello SCP-5747, I'm sure you remember me. I hope we can actually get to know each other this time.
SCP-5747: You're a lot more…friendly, then the other researcher that interviewed me. Let me guess, the Foundation couldn't get me to comply with their questions through threats; so they send a nice warm doctor to sweet talk me into giving them answers.
(SCP-5747 does not appear to realize the higher dosages of Sedative-A-5747 being pumped into its cell)
Dr. Lilian: You're observant, wrong, but observant. I really do just want to get to know you.
SCP-5747: You seem, less cold than the others. Don't fit in with all the calculated imprisonment?
Dr. Lilian: Not as well as some would, but I manage to be effective in my work. Now, our questions are a little different this time, but they still pertain to you.
SCP-5747: Go ahead, it's not like I'm doing anything else.
Dr. Lilian: When did you begin the "Hunt"?
SCP-5747: It started, oh, about 347 years ago, when I was but a nymph.
Dr. Lilian: Interesting, any other information about this subject? Where you came from? What you are?
SCP-5747: I think it's an area called Argentina, as for what I am, I'm a cockroach.
Dr. Lilian: We can tell that, but you aren't like other cockroaches. Are you oblivious to this fact?
SCP-5747: Of course not! Average cockroaches don't grow to this size or intellect, I am one of the few Blatta Hominim species. We're native to Argentina, living inside of the sewer systems and landfills.
Dr. Lilian: There are more of you? An entire species?
SCP-5747: I'm not sure how many are left, I may be the last one. I'm rather convinced of this fact actually.
Dr. Lilian: I'm sorry for your loss…
SCP-5747: It's fine, (mumbling)
Dr. Lilian: What?
SCP-5747: Oh nothing, it's not important.
Dr. Lilian: If you say so, but I feel like it's important.
SCP-5747: I assure you it is not.
Dr. Lilian: Does it have to do with how they died?
SCP-5747: Perhaps, but it's not something I wish to share.
Dr. Lilian: Another line of questioning then. What was the most challenging creature you have hunted?
SCP-5747: Hmm, that's a difficult one, I've had many challenging opponents. The most challenging, probably Terimenius. The guy was an absolute beast, I stalked him for 27 years before confronting him in Valvida. He was prepared however; after a brief struggle I collected his cerebellum as a trophy.
Dr. Lilian: I thought you said this was a challenging foe?
SCP-5747: He was, most humans don't last more than 15 seconds against me.
Dr. Lilian: I see, is there anything else you can tell us about him? Perhaps how he survived longer against you?
SCP-5747: I'd chalk it up to being more in tune with his instincts.
Dr. Lilian: What are some of the most devastating injuries you have suffered?
SCP-5747: That's a good one, wanting to form some idea of how to injure me? After all this gas won't keep working on me, I've already adapted to it. Unless you can form a new sedative every week, you won't have me here for long.
(Seemingly disturbed Dr. Lilian exits the interview box, and converses with Dr. Marcoth outside. Marcoth enters the interview box and sits down)
Dr. Marcoth: You what? You son of a-
SCP-5747:(laughs) It's good to see you again Doctor, have you gotten to your anger management classes yet? Aren't they at 7, on Corridor-62 of Level-7?
Dr. Marcoth: This interview will be terminated if you do not cooperate SCP-5747!
SCP-5747: I'm going to say you didn't. As I'm being completely compliant, you make too many idle threats Doctor.
(Dr. Marcoth exits the interview box angrily)
Dr. Lilian: I'm sorry about him, but how did you know about his classes?
SCP-5747: He has an "I'm calm" pin on his lab coat, and I saw the room when I breached containment.
Dr. Lilian: Why don't you escape since you are immune to our sedative?
SCP-5747: I wanted to see the look on that nnnnnnnn face when I told him(chuckles). Plus, I might stay a while, more rare challenges are held here than I can imagine. It'll be fun when the next containment breach happens; it'll be the best hunt of my life.Dr. Lilian: You're fascinated by other SCPs?
SCP-5747: Very much so, they are so much more challenging than my usual prey. Their lifeforce is also greater than humans', so it is quite a reward.
Dr. Lilian: Is there any particular SCPs you have taken an interest in?
SCP-5747: Whatever's challenging, however [REDACTED] is quite interesting to me.
Dr. Lilian: I see, onto the next line of questioning. Guards have been hearing chants coming from your cell every Thursday, care to elaborate?
SCP-5747: My chants? I'm wishing myself good luck, and drawing strength from nearby souls to help communicate with my brethren on the other side.
Dr. Lilian: You have mystical abilities?
SCP-5747: I was a shaman for my species, I led them into an age of prosperity unlike any before; but they squandered it, consuming the metaphysical energy from the Six Ones! They sent their beasts after us, destroying all except for me, the only one who followed the scrolls.
Dr. Lilian: The Six Ones?
SCP-5747: They are the ones who control all, everything is theirs, this Foundation, and your soul.. I am one of their Disciples, a user of the Scroll of Eurocladon.
Dr. Lilian: I have no clue what that is.
SCP-5747: They do, (looks to the camera) you will all succumb to the will of Serpharus, the Third One..
Dr. Lilian: I'll take your word on it, I'm guessing it's above my credentials to know about it. Are these rituals used for anything important?
SCP-5747: It's mostly symbolic, but some chants have grant "special effects" to the user.
Dr. Lilian: Are there any chants you would be willing to teach us?
SCP-5747: Perhaps, take this one for example, (slow, focused chanting) follow along if you would Doctor.(Dr. Lilian asks the overseer of the interview if it is safe to follow along, permission is granted)
Dr. Lilian: What is this chant for?
SCP-5747: It is used to focus the mind and body, along with the lifeforce of the user.
(Both chant in unison, SCP-5747 starts to glow a faint red color. This color comes from the eyes, mandibles, and the circulatory system of the creature.)
Dr. Lilian: What's happening to you? Is this dangerous?
SCP-5747: No, this is just my lifeforce. Mine is visible to you as it has enough density to manifest into a physical form.
(The red substance leaks from SCP-5747's mandibles, eyes, and circulatory system. The substance runs off of SCP-5747, liquefying the floor.)
Dr. Lilian: Is this substance useful to you? (guards rush to stop the melting floor)
SCP-5747: Yes, you see, lifeforce wants to be together. Mine is so dense that if it comes into contact with another being, the lifeforce of the being leaks from the area of contact into my lifeforce.
Dr. Lilian: Is this more dangerous than bleeding?
SCP-5747: Bleeding can be stopped using physical means, lifeforce does not.
Dr. Lilian: Stop melting the floor SCP-5747!
SCP-5747: Ok, sheesh, no need to be so anxious.
(Substance retreats back into SCP-5747)
SCP-5747: I'm not wanting to escape right now, remember?
Dr. Lilian: You sure like to put all your cards on the table.
SCP-5747: I wouldn't say that, my knowledge of the primal arts is vast, Doctor.
Dr. Lilian: You always seem to have something else up your sleeve, what happens when you run into someone who can see every card you have in store?
SCP-5747: Then I'll pull out another deck Doctor.
Dr. Lilian: When you run out of decks?
SCP-5747: I'll go buy another one.
Dr. Lilian: This is getting nowhere, this interview is over. Go patch up the floor, and make sure to use a different sedative before doing it.
SCP-5747: Oh, by the way, tell Marcoth I said hi!
<Interview ends>
Closing Statement: A new sedative must be developed for SCP-5747 every week to be effective. Any chanting heard from its cell is to be shut down. Further questioning is still required.
