VSatire II

Archives of my old Article/Tale drafts that were considered either too bland to expand upon, or were too difficult for me to flesh out into something worthwhile.

Ignition of a Chain Reaction

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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Safe Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: The geographic area containing SCP-XXXX is to be surrounded with 900 V electric fence no less than 2 m in height. No unauthorized personnel are to be granted access to SCP-XXXX, and the area is to be deemed inaccessible to civilians under the guise of a wildlife preserve.

Collection of SCP-XXXX-01 samples are available to all personnel of clearance Level 3 or higher, or to personal with clearance Level 2 or higher while under supervision of at least two Level 3 research personnel. All samples of SCP-XXXX-01 collected are to be stored in the Flammable and Combustive Materials Chamber at Site 29, following analysis and testing.
Samples of SCP-XXXX-01 are only to be taken by personnel of clearance Level 3 or higher, and analysis is to be conducted exclusively in the Biohazardous Materials Testing Sector of Site 32, with the use of negative-pressure fume hoods and standard inhalation-hazard protective equipment. Any testing of SCP-XXXX-01 is strictly forbidden outside of the Biohazardous Materials Testing Sector, and all samples are to be neutralized via dilution and properly disposed of immediately following testing.

Description: SCP-XXXX is an oil reservoir located in ████████, ████████, United States. The reservoir is estimated to have a radius of 15 km and is located approximately 2400 m below the surface, though exact measurements are poorly defined, as the unusual depth of the reservoir prevents definitive measurements from being recorded using standard equipment.

The petroleum contained within this reservoir is chemically and functionally identical to petroleum typically found in the region, with no significant variations observed on a molecular level. No anomalies have been observed in SCP-XXXX's crude oil, but become apparent when the oil is refined into standard gasoline, at this point designated SCP-XXXX-01.

Although SCP-XXXX-01 is chemically identical to standard gasoline, it contains significantly more chemical energy. The exact energy contents of SCP-XXXX-01 vary, typically measuring at about 158,500,000 joules per liter (about 500% the energy content of a liter of typical gasoline), though records exist of samples containing levels as high as [DATA EXPUNGED].

Despite containing massive amounts of chemical energy, SCP-XXXX-01 is also unusual in that emissions produced during combustion (designated SCP-XXXX-02) are significantly less harmful than their natural counterparts. For instance, carbon dioxide produced through any conventional means is typically rated as a Level 3 “Extreme” Health Hazard.1 Despite being chemically identical on a molecular level, carbon dioxide produced via combustion of SCP-XXXX-01 instead poses hazards equivalent to a Level 1 “Slight” Health Hazard, when tested using the same guidelines and procedures. The reasoning behind this significant reduction in harmful effects is unknown.

Due to the high chemical energy and low emission rate of combustion of SCP-XXXX-01, it hs frequently been discussed as an efficient fuel for processes requiring significant amounts of energy. Research into the applications of SCP-XXXX-01 as a fuel source is currently on going. Proposals for testing are available for any research personnel meeting the qualifications outlined in the containment procedures. See Addenda.

Recovery Log XXXX: SCP-XXXX came to public attention in the early 19██s, after media reports began surfacing about the first reservoir of oil being found in the region in ██ years. When the anomalous properties of SCP-XXXX-01 were discovered and subsequently publicized, the Foundation intervened and seized the land under the guise of eminent domain by the Department of Energy. The media reports were dismissed as misinformation from fossil fuels lobbyists, and the area was restricted to the public under the guise of protecting endangered wildlife from further exploitation. Amnestics were administered to the excavation company involved in the reservoir's discovery and the current containment procedures were implemented.

Addendum XXXX-A: Following the incident at Site 29 and subsequent reclassification of SCP-XXXX as Euclid, research focus has shifted towards investigation of additional anomalous properties possessed by SCP-XXXX-01 and -02. Research is ongoing, as is investigation into the events which occurred at Site 29 prior to the incident.

Addendum-XXXX-B: TBA