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| Item #: SCP-0000 | Level 4/0000 |
| Object Class: Euclid | Restricted |
SCP-0000 at the time of discovery.
| Assigned Site | Site Director | Research Head | Assigned Task Force |
| Area-73 | Lester Kuo | Jameson Macrada | O-24 "Brave New World" |
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-0000 is to be contained in Area-73's Vehicle Containment Garage, with a Faraday Cage installed around it.
Instances of SCP-0000-A are to be contained in standard humanoid containment chambers for study. Each instance's dietary needs are to be adhered to on a case-by-case basis.
Mobile Task Force Omicron-24 "Brave New World" is responsible for locating and detaining PoI-0000-2.
Currently, standard public relations campaigns are in effect to quell public opinion regarding SCP-0000 and PoI-0000-1.
Description: SCP-0000 is a 2004 Chevrolet Express cargo van possessing several anomalous modifications. Multiple devices of unknown construction have been installed in the rear cargo hold, which has been reinforced with a structural cage constructed of steel.
The front page of SCP-0000-1.
A computer, with monitor and keyboard, has been installed in the passenger cabin and is the exclusive access point for the "Bring A Child Home" programme. The application, designated SCP-0000-1, accesses missing persons databases within North America. An internet connection is required for the program to function.
To activate SCP-0000, one must use SCP-0000-1 to select an individual deemed "missing" by the program. SCP-0000 will then undergo an event in which an instance of SCP-0000-A is created within the enclosed cargo hold; events vary in duration between eleven to seventeen minutes. No attempts to disrupt these events have succeeded; SCP-0000-1 imposes a twelve-hour cooldown period between activations. Once a missing individual is chosen for an SCP-0000 event, they cannot be selected again.
Instances of SCP-0000-A physically and genetically resemble the missing individual selected with SCP-0000-1 prior to their respective SCP-0000 activation event. SCP-0000-A instances generally identify themselves as the missing individual and possess memories the person in question would have, although discrepancies have been noted. Vivisection of select instances revealed no anomalous properties or biology.
PoI-0000-1 (Samantha Lundquist).
Discovery: SCP-0000 was recovered from PoI-0000-1, a 52-year old human female named Samantha Lundquist, on April 25, 2023 in Lancewood, British Columbia, Canada. Prior to containment, PoI-0000-1 publicly promoted themselves using SCP-0000 to "reunite families with their long-lost loved ones". Mobile Task Force Omicron-24 was dispatched to locate and detain existing SCP-0000-A subjects.
Due to their outwardly charitable publicity, their containment was met with initial derision from the civilian public. The Foundation Department of Public Relations issued the following statement in response.
Official Notice from the SCP Foundation
We are aware of the recent backlash due to our temporary detainment of Samantha Lundquist, the co-founder of the "Bring A Child Home®" charitable organization. Our sources indicated possible nefarious intent with the use of a physical anomaly, leading to the steps we have taken to prevent further damage.
Rest assured our investigation into "Bring a Child Home®" will be quick and efficient.
Secure, Contain, Protect.
Notably, PoI-0000-1's partner, an adult male named Travis Lundquist, was not present during initial detainment. Due to his previous involvement with SCP-0000, he has been designated PoI-0000-2.
Addendum 01: An interview with PoI-0000-1 was conducted shortly following initial containment, performed by Lead Researcher Jameson Macarda.
Transcript 0000-1
Interviewer: Researcher Jameson Macrada
Interviewed: PoI-0000-1
Date: April 26, 2023
<Begin Log>
Macrada: Mrs. Lundquist, now that you've spoken with your attorney, are you ready to answer our questions?
PoI-0000-1: That "lawyer" knew absolutely nothing. What kinda randos are you hiring to defend your arrestees?
Macrada: That legal stuff is out of my prerogative. Anyway, first question: The van, how does it work?
Silence.
PoI-0000-1: I… I don't know.
Macrada: You're not giving me much to work with, ma'am.
PoI-0000-1: I literally don't know, my husband Travis built it.
Macarda: You didn't take any interest in what your husband was doing with your van?
PoI-0000-1: Well, "Bring A Child Home" was our joint project. I identified parents with missing children, coordinated the returns, and managed the Facebook and Twitter accounts, while Travis built the actual teleporting device.
Macrada: And you never asked him to explain what he was doing? You were never curious as to how this device actually worked?
PoI-0000-1: Oh, God no. I can barely handle algebra, much less the quantum physics he was working with.
Macrada: A-ha! Quantum physics! So you do have a clue what he-
PoI-0000-1: No no no, that was… meant as a metaphor. Like, rocket science?
Researcher Macrada sighs.
Macrada: So if he built the teleporter, who set up the "Bring a Child Home" website?
PoI-0000-1: I did.
Macrada: And how does it identify "missing persons"?
PoI-0000-1: It's hooked up to a bunch of government databases. The Centre for Missing Persons, NAMUS, even the FBI list.
Macrada: And how does the website identify where the missing person is located, exactly? For their return?
PoI-0000-1: My husband set up that part, so I don't know.
Silence.
Macrada: Do you know where your husband is, exactly?
PoI-0000-1 rubs her face.
PoI-0000-1: I… I don't think you'd believe me…
Macrada: What happened to Travis?
PoI-0000-1: It's not important.
Macrada: Yes it is! He's the one who knows how the teleporter works, we need him to explain the science behind it so we can… release you from our custody.
<End Log>
Addendum 02: On April 28, 2023, Area-73 Director Lester Kuo took interest in ongoing SCP-0000 research. A discussion was called between him and Lead Researcher Macrada.
Transcript 0000-2
Personnel Involved: Area-73 Director Lester Kuo, Researcher Jameson Macrada
Date: May 5, 2023
<Begin Log>
Site Director Kuo is seated at his desk.
Researcher Macrada knocks on the door, then enters the office.
Macrada: You wanted to see me, Director?
Kuo: Yes! Have a seat, make yourself at home.
Researcher Macrada sits on the stool in front of Director Kuo's desk. It wobbles under his weight.
Kuo: About the Lundquist case, I've been considering… adopting their mission as our own.
Macrada: Huh?
Kuo: Think about it, a teleporter that returns missing people! The Foundation sorely needs a big charity programme to clean up its image, especially with all the articles coming out about human rights issues in a faraway facility in some country no one's heard of.
Director Kuo clears his throat.
Kuo: Like, what do we have now? A slot for Make-A-Wish kids? Some healthcare law in the States? Those aren't the impactful programmes that we'll need to be accepted as a force for good!
Macrada: Part of it is that the media isn't reporting on the good things enough, and they're not emphasizing the dangers the Foundation deals with, either.
Kuo: Still, as I've said, we need a huge newsworthy charity thing, and I've found an answer with the… uh…
Macrada: "Bring A Child Home"?
Kuo: Exactly.
Director Kuo opens a cabinet in his desk and takes out a folder full of documents. He sets it on the desk, takes out a document, and hands it to Researcher Macrada.
Kuo: Here's my plan. We talk to Mrs. Lundquist about teaming up with her, she'll say "yes" because the alternative is getting shut down forever. Then we take some funds from the new containment chamber construction project, call up the PR Department, spread the word out, set up a website where people can apply to have their children returned, people will view us as a benevolent charity instead of some spooky shadow government. Easy-peasy.
Macrada: And how do you plan on getting Overseer support?
Kuo: I'll take the Ethics Committee shortcut. They'll love a proposal like this. Already scheduled a meeting with them first thing Monday morning.
Macrada: But couldn't the Overseers overrule anything the Committee does?
Kuo: Not exactly. I've seen unanimous decisions get struck down by the EC over some small technicality. There's a much bigger chance than you think.
Silence.
Kuo: Anyway, I need you to read this plan over the weekend. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
Another silence.
Kuo: You heard all that, right Macrada?
Macrada: I… I don't know if we should be engaging in stuff like this…
Kuo: Well, why not?
Macrada: You wanna use an SCP anomaly we just contained for PR purposes… it's not right.
Director Kuo snorts.
Kuo: Oh, Macrada. I don't know what kinda outdated drivel Hansel1 stuffed into your head, but do us both a favor and forget all of it. It's the 2020s, not the 1800s. Now that the Foundation's out in the open, we can focus on outwardly improving people's lives and doing charity work, rather than just keeping monsters in the dark.
Macrada: But Director, we don't even know how this anomaly even works.
Kuo: It's just a teleporter in the back of a van. We're no stranger to those kinda anomalies; even traffic lights can teleport people! The difference is, we can control who comes through.
Macrada: Director… I'm just concerned about…
Kuo: About what? There's nothing to worry about, Macrada. All you're doing is impeding progress and letting innocent separated families continue to suffer. Now will you join me in my quest, or will you move out of the way?
Silence.
Macrada: I'll… I'll help you.
Kuo: Excellent, Macrada! I knew you'd come around.
Director Kuo stands up from his desk and pats Researcher Macrada on the shoulder.
Kuo: Lets go tell Mrs. Lundquist the good news.
Researcher Macrada does not respond.
Kuo: Fine then. I'll do it myself.
Director Kuo escorts Researcher Macrada out of his office.
<End Log>
Following this interaction, Director Kuo travelled to PoI-0000-1's containment chamber to inform them of the proposal.
Transcript 0000-2
Subject: PoI-0000-1
Personnel Involved: Area-73 Director Lester Kuo, Researcher Jameson Macrada
Date: May 5, 2023
<Begin Log>
Director Kuo opens the door to the containment chamber where PoI-0000-1 is located, while talking with Omicron-24 Captain Travis Sevilla on his cell phone.
Kuo: Yes, release all of them. Return them to their families. Now.
PoI-0000-1 is seated on her bed in the corner of the chamber. She looks up at Director Kuo.
Kuo: I'm gonna team up with the lady to return more people.
PoI-0000-1: Huh?
Kuo: <to PoI-0000-1> Hold on just a second, ma'am. <to the phone> I mean, not yet, but…
PoI-0000-1 stands up from the bed.
Kuo: Fine then. Wait a little longer if you want. But when the EC boys say "yes", those people will be released first thing the next morning, you understand? Goodbye.
Researcher Kuo hangs up, puts the phone in his pocket, and directs his attention towards PoI-0000-1.
Kuo: Good afternoon, ma'am. How are you?
PoI-0000-1: Could be better.
Kuo: Nice to hear. Anyway, as you may have heard, I'm considering
Addendum 04: On May 16, 2023, PoI-0000-2 arrived at an RCMP station in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada to surrender to authorities. MTF Omicron-24 transported him to Area-73 for interrogation.
Transcript 0000-5
Interviewer: Researcher Jameson Macrada
Interviewed: PoI-0000-2
Date: May 17, 2023
<Begin Log>
Researcher Macrada enters the interrogation chamber holding a briefcase. PoI-0000-2 is seated at the table.
Macrada: It's nice to finally meet you, Mr. Lundquist.
Researcher Macrada sets the briefcase on the table, opens it, pulls out a document, and points to it.
Macrada: How does your teleporting device work, exactly? Start from the beginning, when you first learned how to build it.
Silence.
PoI-0000-2: Mister…?
Macrada: It's Jameson Macrada.
PoI-0000-2: James, I have something to confess.
Macrada: I'm all ears.
A short pause.
PoI-0000-2: Sam and I have been working on that teleporter for years. We had the idea to return missing people ever since we met at Saint Forester University.
Macrada: Is that where you learned how to build teleporters?
PoI-0000-2: Not exactly, I… uh… had some outside help.
Macrada: Who are these people that "helped" you?
PoI-0000-2: I'll get to that later. Anyway, we were gonna be really discrete about "Bring A Child Home", but after the Veil fell, we decided to be more open about it.
Macrada: Did your helpers tell you about previously under-the-Veil organizations?
PoI-0000-2: Just- could you let me finish? I really need to confess something.
Researcher Macrada nods his head.
PoI-0000-2: The night I finished the teleporter, we ran a test. Sam selected this woman named "Alantra", she was one of her old classmates who'd been missing for a while.
Macrada: How'd that go?
PoI-0000-2 whimpers and rubs his face.
PoI-0000-2: Opened the door… she was dead.
Silence.
PoI-0000-2: Sam was furious. She'd been waiting for Alantra's return for over a decade, and there she was, dead in our van. Threw a wrench at me and went upstairs to cry.
PoI-0000-2 holds up his right arm and points at a scar.
PoI-0000-2: That's where the wrench hit me, right there.
Researcher Macrada nods his head.
PoI-0000-2: I took a look at the body… it was covered with dirt. There wasn't much left of her skin, or her hair. It was mostly skeleton at that point. That's when I realised… she…
Macrada: She'd been dead for a long time?
PoI-0000-2: Dead and buried. The teleporter worked, but all it did was… snatch her from the grave.
PoI-0000-2 takes a deep breath.
PoI-0000-2: I tried to tell Sam the truth, but she kept believing that my teleporter killed her friend. Wouldn't listen to me.
PoI-0000-2 begins to sob, rubbing his eyes with his hands.
PoI-0000-2: I decided to change how the teleporter worked… modified it so that it always delivered healthy people… instead of… well…
Silence.
Macrada: They're clones, aren't they?
PoI-0000-2 does not respond.
Macrada: It's not a teleporter, it's a cloning device.
PoI-0000-2 nods his head.
PoI-0000-2: A ton of missing people are actually dead. It's not just trafficking, people go missing because they got mauled by a wild animal, and their body was never found. I realised our plan to reunite families… if I went with the original design, we'd just keep getting dead bodies, skeletons, ashes of missing people.
Macrada: But you'd still get living people every now and then? Perhaps not as often as you'd like, but-
PoI-0000-2: We did this to reunite families, to see the joy on their faces. We wanted to end their suffering, their trauma, fulfill their hope, give them closure.
Macrada: But even if you teleported a corpse, that's still closure. That's still a resolution, an answer.
PoI-0000-2: What will they do with a corpse? Imagine the shock on the families' faces when they find out the missing person they've been searching for, advocating for, praying for, they've been dead the entire time! All that time, money and effort wasted. Why not bring them back alive? Why not prevent disappointment, heartbreak, further trauma?
PoI-0000-2 rubs his face.
PoI-0000-2: If I'd made a clone of Sam's friend, she would've been ecstatic. The clones, they act like the original, the same memories even, so Sam and her friend's relatives wouldn't have known.
PoI-0000-2 sighs.
PoI-0000-2: I never ended up cloning Alantra… I needed to keep the illusion alive. Sam's never forgiven me about it, but what can you do…
Silence.
Macrada: What happens to the original, dead or not? Do they disappear? Or do they… keep existing?
PoI-0000-2 hesitates, then slowly nods his head.
PoI-0000-2: I couldn't bring myself to delete people that already exist, so…
Macrada: You've never thought about the original being found again only to discover they've been replaced by a clone?
PoI-0000-2: That's what's been nagging me for months and months. I never told Sam about it, she just thinks I fixed the "teleporter".
Macrada: You went on and on about solving traumas and reuniting families, yet you decided the original missing people should be tossed aside, forgotten, and replaced with clones? You never thought about where the originals could be? There's probably a sex worker waiting for the day the authorities find her, how will they feel when they find out they've been replaced by a… fucking clone?
PoI-0000-2 begins to sob again.
PoI-0000-2: I'm sorry! I let it go on for too long, it's just…
Macrada: It's just what?
PoI-0000-2: The families and friends… every reveal, every return was like a burst of joy, of euphoria. I couldn't spoil it for everyone, especially not Sam.
Researcher Macrada looks down at his notes.
Macrada: I… I can't tell anyone about this.
PoI-0000-2: Is it because of the-
Macrada: The PR charity tour the Foundation's doing, it was my boss's idea.
PoI-0000-2: I saw the CBC News special last night, that's why I finally bit the bullet and turned myself in. I needed to tell someone the truth.
Researcher Macrada takes a deep breath.
Macrada: Travis, are you still willing to divulge the actual scientific process behind your cloning device? You also mentioned it was a teleporter at one point.
PoI-0000-2: Uh… I don't know, I just…
Macrada: You don't remember the schematics?
PoI-0000-2: I do, I just… I don't think this technology should fall into the wrong hands.
Macrada: It already did the second you finished building it.
Researcher Macrada reaches into his briefcase and pulls out schematic documents on SCP-0000's construction drafted by PoI-0000-2. He points at one of the documents.
Macrada: Let's start here. What's a "seunghapcha gigwan"?
<End Log>
With the assistance of PoI-0000-2, the schematics behind SCP-0000's construction have been partially decoded. Experimentation regarding the science behind SCP-0000 have been put on hold by Lead Researcher Macrada due to the current circumstances involving Operation 0000-[PLACEHOLDER].
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