EdAWACSdenyY's SCP Foundation Works in Progress
- Derivative Octopus
- Tale for nobody
- Human Resources Management
- Water of Sorrow (in progress)
- Sentimental Sushi Man (collaboration with Zyn) (Now SCP-1690)
- Sushi Man Zyn revisions/additions - forums edits
- DISCUSS
- untitled
- DARK VOID OF SORROW FOR BANISHING STUFF
One personal outlook of mine life is the twists and turns it throws upon us. I used to view such events as great changers of our race's course in time for a higher purpose perhaps, eventually leading to the ultimate conclusion in our story. Now looking back a fair distance away brings a frown on my face.
We have done much than others. Yet… I am still dissatisfied with the world. Formerly basking in the glory of thought, I now rage and curse within the confines of my own mind, tortured by my own limitations. Always the same question, idea, thought. What is my purpose? Why do I exist? What have I done which is even worth other people's attention? Why should they care of my existence?
This accursed sense of inferiority inflames me intoxicating my very being ensnaring my mind. There always will be someone better, more superior. more competent than me, no matter what. The cruelty of my position in this world isn't of destitution of a lower class or social isolation due to personal idiosyncrasy. It is due to my average nature, awkwards and striving for recognition and acknowledgement of me.
Even infamy would have been worthwhile, along as people knew who I was and I was there.
The bitter irony is that the solution to all this is simple yet so difficult. I cannot and choose not to solve my dilemma knowing perfectly well the ramifications. I am the failure of I. Even I ridicule myself every night. What am I?, would it matter if I was or was not in the time stream? I compare myself to the darkness of space, merely the unseen bystander at the back of a theater. When I fade away, would people know who I even was?
I still ask myself more and more the same tiresome question until speech grows weary. Why do I exist? Would people care if I did or did not? Or am I condoned to be ignored neither hated nor adored but shunned. Is nobody ever to know the real me or am I nobody?
Ah, yes please come in, I've been expecting you.
Hello Doctor Perkins! Pleasure to meet you! Please, sit down, that chair on the right shall suffice.
Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Phil, member of Human Resources Management for the Chaos Insurgency. It is my job to oversee the administration and management of our insurgents within our organization.
Before I begin, would you prefer a glass of water? There you go, make yourself at home.
Oh no, that water is clean. Fresh from that cooler over there.
Being a member of Human Resources isn't the most interesting job here I'll admit, with the paperwork and all that, but nevertheless what we do is crucial.
You seem perplexed, I understand the reasons.
You've probably heard those "wild rumours" that the Human Resources department are a bunch of cold, callous officials who terminate personnel just because. We maintain that formidable image for obvious reasons as we want to instill fear in their hearts.
The truth, Doctor?
We do monitor all who come in and out of the Insurgency, screening qualifications of our members. But that is to ensure that everyone… meets general expectations. But we do so only for with the improvement of standards as we continue to strive towards increasing efficiency.
Don't worry, you're not in any trouble. There are however just a few questions I would like you to answer before you are dismissed. Let us start, shall we?
First off, it was brought to my attention that you refused to experiment on 2 test subjects and then proceeded to cause great damage to the item at hand. Need I remind you those test subjects were criminals? Taken from the lowest rung tier of society in our North Korea. They were tried for murder, no less. It would have been an honor to redeem themselves to a better humanity, if you had just decided to use the item.
The item in question was altered and is still attempting to escape confinement since the incident. Oh! Don't mind me just reading through the damage report. Hmm… no no it's quite alright, you're a new recruit…right?
Oh!
I'm terribly sorry, thank you for correcting me. So you've been working here for over 30 years now.
Right.
Even so, I can't blame you too much for your actions. You are, after all, still human are we not? Emotions and morality are fairly common obstacles in the pursuit of knowledge arresting the growth in progress, don't they, doctor? But are we not trying to become a better humanity? We are the nucleus of the new army, right? That's what it was said in the briefing.
In light of your performance, we here at HR decided it would be best to have you transfer to a new research sector. Your current research will be handed over to Dr. Jones to overtake.
Oh no, it's not a punishment, Dr. Perkins, we've simply decided it would be better off if you were in a more shall we say… pleasant working environment.
I sympathize with what you're going through, I really do. I understand the moral difficulties of what you are ordered to carry out on the subjects, That last experiment with the Sporal Contagion must have been quite unsettling.
Now second question,
I had a pleasant conversation with your close colleague, Matthias, recently. He was reclusive as a clam, but eventually we broke the ice.
He told us that you and him were planning to strike up a business deal with an anonymous client without consulting your superiors. We looked into the "issue" and nipped the whole affair into a bud. Turns out that the "client" was in actuality a Foundation agent but the danger was dealt with. In the future, I'm sure you'll be more mindful, doctor.
The client was caught the other day, and along with it, a very special USB. So I have to thank him for that.
Well! Thank you for your participation and I hope you enjoyed our little conversation together, doctor! The pleasure was mine. These guards outside will escort you back to your new workplace. Just a precaution. Good-bye!
Oh, and also would you please remind Dr. Antoine to report to me? Thanks.
I would like to have a pleasant conversation with him.
Ah, yes, please come in, I've been expecting you.
Do you need a glass of water? There you go.
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Classification: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX must be kept inside a standard combination safe with the interior waterproof and sealed. The area around SCP-XXXX will be monitored constantly for humidity and via CCTV cameras for surveillance purposes. The temperature inside is to be maintained below zero degrees Celsius by a refrigeration unit integrated into the safe's structure. All personnel should avoid being in close proximity of SCP-XXXX when SCP-XXXX-1 emerges from inside SCP-XXXX except for testing purposes. No water or water-based substances should be present near SCP-XXXX under any circumstances. Any environment SCP-XXXX is tested in should be devoid of any airborne moisture present.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a porcelain vase which ceramic dating techniques have determined to be approximately ███ years old, dating back to the Ming Dynasty of Imperial China. The vase is decorated with the image of 4 oriental dragons pouring water from their mouths into a village below. The interior of the vase is completely filled with 2 liters of water. While in containment, SCP-XXXX displays no anomalous properties until the water within the vessel is poured out which at that point is to be designated as SCP-XXXX-1.
SCP-XXXX-1 is a humanoid entity composed of water contained within SCP-XXXX. When released from SCP-XXXX, the water immediately congeals into a spherical shape before forming appendages. SCP-XXXX-1 will than slowly take on a humanoid form with discernible facial features complete with arms but no legs. SCP-XXXX-1 possesses the ability to absorb any water it comes into contact with, including moisture present in the air. Human contact with SCP-XXXX-1 will result a feeling of optimism followed up by .
SCP-XXXX-1 is capable of speaking fluent Mandarin and has engaged in complex conversations with many researchers also fluent in the language, revealing insight into his
Addendum-XXXX-1:
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be contained inside a standard containment cell monitored by CCTV cameras at all hours. SCP-XXXX is to be permitted to furnish its cell with one possession only; a sculpture of a girl made out of wasabi. When entering the cell, personnel must face SCP-XXXX and bow before any testing or interviewing can take place. All food prepared by SCP-XXXX should be sampled by D-class personnel only. Should SCP-XXXX displays any signs of shock or sudden distress, all personnel should immediately vacate and seal the containment cell.
Description: SCP-XXXX is an humanoid entity whose physical form is composed entirely of cooked, vinegared rice and dried seaweed. These ingredients make up most of SCP-XXXX's body structure. SCP-XXXX has no easily discernible facial features. MRI scans have also revealed large quantities of raw seafood and thinly sliced meat located within SCP-XXXX's abdominal cavity. SCP-XXXX is capable of bipedal locomotion and has demonstrated advanced fine motor skills.
SCP-XXXX is sapient, displaying average human intelligence during interactions with staff members and D-class personnel. SCP-XXXX is capable of speaking fluent Japanese as well as English with a strong Japanese accent. While speaking, the entity addresses individuals with proper Japanese honorifics of respect. Why SCP-XXXX chooses to address personnel responsible for its confinement with titles of respect has yet to be determined. When inquired as on this action, SCP-XXXX either refuses to respond or provides vague unsatisfactory answers.
The exact origins of SCP-XXXX's manifestation are still not yet fully understood with only theories and speculation. Only one viable clue exists as currently. SCP-XXXX claims to be an amalgamation of the spirits of all discarded and uneaten sushi rolls. Its self-professed goal in life is to get subjects to enjoy its sushi and become the best sushi chef in Tokyo.
SCP-XXXX behaves in a formal, disciplined manner; it often sits cross-legged and motionless in its cell, facing its wasabi sculpture. The wasabi sculpture is in the shape of a young maiden waving cheerfully to whomever is directly facing it. SCP-XXXX shown attachment to the sculpture and often mentions the sculpture in it's poetry. Experiments conducted investigating potential connections between SCP-XXXX and the wasabi sculpture has shown when the sculpture is removed from SCP-XXXX's presence for a certain period of time, SCP-XXXX's physical structure begins to deteriorate and decompose. Upon returning the sculpture SCP-XXXX's body regenerates back.
SCP-XXXX demands all personnel wishing to interact with it, pay adherence to Japanese customs and bow, before the entity agrees to participate in testing or interviews. If this request is not respected, SCP-XXXX will resume its cross-legged position and refuse to interact any further with the individual even when threatened. SCP-XXXX has been observed writing Haiku as well as Senryu on the walls of its containment cell utilizing wasabi procured from its body's interior. It can be heard muttering to itself in Japanese at these times.
SCP-XXXX demonstrates an obsession with all matters related to sushi. SCP-XXXX also displays exceptional skill in crafting different variations of sushi, removing parts of its body and molding the ingredients with its hands before presenting its creations complete on a plate.
SCP-XXXX will often request individuals to sample certain types of sushi the entity has prepared during the middle of interviews and testing. If the individual accepts the offer and consumes the food item with favorable critque, SCP-XXXX will express it's utmost gratitude to that certain individual. However, should the offer be refused, or should a subject react infavorably to the food offered, SCP-XXXX will enter a state of severe shock freezing in a certain contortion unable to be moved, followed by a brief episode of depression, conversing with its wasabi sculpture in silent muttering before resuming its normal complacent behavior.
Foundation personnel located SCP-XXXX at a fishing village near the Fukushima prefecture,Japan after the nuclear reactor meltdown. When SCP-XXXX was instructed to follow Foundation personnel, the entity immediately complied without objection or inquiry, allowing itself to be taken into Foundation custody along with its wasabi sculpture. All nearby witnesses in the area were administered Class-A amnestics before the team pulled out of the area with SCP-XXXX. SCP-XXXX is currently confined within Site-17.
Interview Log-XXXX-1
Interviewed: [SCP-XXXX]
Interviewer: [Dr. Retsu Akagi]
Foreword: [ interview conducted with SCP-XXXX]
<Begin Log>
Interviewer: Konniciwa, SCP-XXXX
SCP-XXXX: Konniciwa Akagi-sama
Interviewer: please call me Dr. Akagi
<End Log, [optional time info]>
Closing Statement: [Small summary and passage on what transpired afterward]
Addendum:
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX and SCP-XXXX-1 are to be contained inside a standard humanoid containment cell monitored by CCTV cameras at all hours. When interacting with SCP-XXXX, personnel are to maintain a polite demeanor to avoid unnecessary aggravation. Should SCP-XXXX display any signs of shock or sudden distress, any personnel present in the cell are to immediately vacate and seal the containment cell. No further interaction is to occur until SCP-XXXX has returned to an unstressed emotional state.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a humanoid entity composed entirely of cooked vinegared rice (sushi-meshi), dried seaweed, and pieces of various raw fish. The components of SCP-XXXX's body do not appear to age, though any food produced by SCP-XXXX using parts of itself is perishable. SCP-XXXX has no easily discernible facial features, but possesses sensory perception similar to that of a human’s. SCP-XXXX is capable of bipedal locomotion and has demonstrated advanced fine motor skills. SCP-XXXX is also able to speak fluent Japanese as well as English, albeit with a strong Japanese accent. While speaking, the entity will insist on addressing all individuals with Japanese honorifics of respect.
SCP-XXXX claims to be an amalgamation of the spirits of discarded and uneaten sushi rolls made "for the beautiful pursuit of true love", and professes that its goal is to craft sushi that will "reveal the pure feelings of its creator". SCP-XXXX insists on being in the constant presence of a small sculpture made of wasabi, designated SCP-XXXX-1. SCP-XXXX-1, similarly to SCP-XXXX, does not degrade over time. It is modeled in the shape of a young woman wearing traditional Japanese attire, consistent with that of Edo Period noblewomen. SCP-XXXX will regularly maintain SCP-XXXX-1's shape using wasabi taken from a cavity located on the left side of its chest. When the sculpture is removed from SCP-XXXX's presence for a certain period of time, SCP-XXXX will exhibit emotional distress and its physical structure will begin to deteriorate and fall apart. Upon return of the sculpture, SCP-XXXX's body will gradually reform.
SCP-XXXX behaves in a formal, disciplined manner; it often sits cross-legged and motionless in its cell, facing its wasabi sculpture. On occasion, SCP-XXXX will craft various sushi items using ingredients removed from its body. Previous items have included nigiri with the topping cut in the shape of sakura petals and salmon sashimi arranged in the shape of the kanji 恋 (koi, “love”). Consistently after finishing each creation, SCP-XXXX will present the sushi to SCP-XXXX-1, and seemingly interpret the sculpture's lack of response as rejection. SCP-XXXX will then emit distressed vocalizations and consume the sushi.
SCP-XXXX will often request individuals to sample sushi it has prepared during interviews and testing. Should the offer be refused, or should a consumer react unfavorably, SCP-XXXX will enter a state of shock and remain motionless while "shedding" layers of its body, before resuming its normal complacent behavior and returning the shed pieces to itself. Sushi crafted by SCP-XXXX possesses no anomalous properties and is generally described by D-Class personnel as “ordinary, nothing special” with the individual ingredients being of "decent quality". Despite repeated removal of material from its body, SCP-XXXX does not appear to diminish in mass.
Addendum XXXX-1: Foundation personnel located SCP-XXXX and SCP-XXXX-1 at a fishing village near the ████████ prefecture of Japan, following the condemnation of a supposedly haunted sushi restaurant. The restaurant in question had been abandoned by the owner, who, according to the locals, had moved the business after a long-awaited marriage. When SCP-XXXX was instructed to accompany Foundation personnel, the entity complied without objection or inquiry, allowing itself to be taken into Foundation custody along with its wasabi sculpture. All nearby witnesses in the area were administered Class-A amnestics.
Addendum XXXX-2: Following a series of interviews, SCP-XXXX is confirmed to be associated with the ████ family, the original owners of the condemned sushi restaurant (see interview log). Though SCP-XXXX demonstrates familiarity with human emotion, the extent of SCP-XXXX’s understanding is currently unknown.
Interview Log-XXXX-█
The following interview took place on ██/██/████, at ██:██.
SCP-XXXX and Dr. Akagi are seated within SCP-XXXX’s containment unit. SCP-XXXX is arranging slices of raw fish it recently removed from itself.
Dr. Akagi: Good afternoon, SCP-XXXX.
SCP-XXXX: Good afternoon, esteemed doctor.
Dr. Akagi: Please tell me more about why you practice your craft.SCP-XXXX: My goal is to emulate my master. Master strived and honed his art to win the heart of his first love.
Dr. Akagi: Is that the woman your sculpture is modeled after? Who is she?
SCP-XXXX: Yes. She is my master’s lady. Her family and my master’s family were allied in artisan trade. They served the noble classes, though her house was more auspicious than his.
Dr. Akagi: What happened to your master?
SCP-XXXX: He proved his worth to her and her family through his art. Now I seek to do the same.
Dr. Akagi: You have remarkable skill.
SCP-XXXX: It is not my master’s equivalent. I have practiced, but it is not the same. Many years have passed. I lack something he was able to put into his craft.
Dr. Akagi: Are you missing a special ingredient?
SCP-XXXX: I do not know. My master was lonely and heartsick when he made me, but he found his path. Someday I will find my own.
Addendum XXXX-3: SCP-XXXX has occasionally made requests for sheets of rice paper. Upon granting of these requests, SCP-XXXX began to compose poetry, generally haiku or senryu, using soy sauce as an artistic medium. Among these works was the following composition:
Master, I follow your craft unerringly
Yet an emptiness settles between my fingers
I fear there is something I do not understand.
What does my art lack?
Your hands shaped the art that led her to your side
What mystic charm did your art weave upon the sakura maiden
How did your art warm such a smile? Do I not
Yearn for the same smile?
My hands are your art. Why
Am I not the same?
My words are your words.
What does my heart lack?
What do I lack?
Discussion with Zyn regarding SCP-1690
Zyn: Okay, so here are my thoughts regarding the sushi man.
- "SCP-XXXX is to be confined inside a standard containment cell monitored by CCTV cameras on a daily basis" can be written as "SCP-XXXX is to be contained inside a standard containment cell monitored by CCTV cameras at all hours"
- Uhh… I thought it was going to be a wasabi boy, but I can roll with the sushi maker being male.
- "it's containment cell" it's/its mixup. Quick way to check, "it's" can always be replaced with "it is". If it doesn't make sense to use "it is" in the sentence, you write "its"
- "SCP-XXXX is an incorporeal entity occupying a humanoid physical form" I think it'd be better if the object itself is the sushi. Designating the consciousness separately seems more confusing, to me.
- "SCP-XXXX claims to be an amalgamation of the spirits of all discarded and uneaten sushi rolls. Its self-professed goal in life is to get subjects to enjoy its sushi and become the best sushi chef in Tokyo." This comes outta nowhere and sort of blindsides the reader. I can tweak the presentation of that if you want. ((Yes please thank you!))
- "utilizing the suffix sama at the end of a subject's name." This is sort of extraneous, since not everyone is familiar with Japanese speech patterns. It doesn't really contribute anything super significant to the article either; you can just say that sushi man is polite.
- "SCP-XXXX behaves in a formal… it in it's poetry." This needs tightening up for tone. I can help with that. (( thank you please do I can't seem to word it any other way….. yet))
- The list of sushi seems to be thrown in kind of randomly. It doesn't add anything to the article as it is; I'd add a twist. Since the person who crafted the sushi originally is trying to win the heart of someone, the sushi should reflect that. Maybe the dragon rolls have the eel topping arranged in a heart shape, the sashimi is formed into a little umbrella (a nod to the sharing an umbrella custom in Japan) etc etc
- The OMG TRY MY SUSHI PLEASE doesn't make that much sense in context. I think it'd be better to have the sushi man be sort of stunned, then depressed, and after talking to the wasabi sculpture a bit, start making sushi again. ((changed it))
- I guess I'm writing the interview log and the haikus? (( yes))
Actually, if you could hop into chat, we could discuss this in real time. (( I'll try))
Can you check my changes and the such??? I'm not sure how to proceed in the interviews but I'll try to think up an addendum.
02/01/14 notes:
Okay, I'm going to revise what you currently have. Right now, my thoughts are (and this is what I'm going to do):
- take out the "bowing" and formality stuff. It doesn't really seem pertinent to the SCP and it doesn't add much to the narrative, and you already have enough "yes he's of Japanese origin" pointers
- take out the nuclear meltdown town reference and just put a blackbox. There's no need for a specific town, and bringing that sort of tragedy into an article like this is not going to help your storyline. It's a sushi man, and I personally think that you'd be better off aiming for whimsical puppy love than tragic unrequited HOW DO I LIVE WITHOUT YOU anguish. The audience will identify better with someone who isn't throwing themselves on the sushi knife.
- General tone edits and syntax stuff.
- Might throw in some nudges to the story.
Okay, halfway done editing. Some thoughts:
Okay, so my initial thoughts were that this is waaaay too long for the story you want to tell. Also, I’m not too clear on the story itself—we’re going for the sushi man being the remnants of all the sushi a boy chef made when he was attempting to court the girl of his dreams, a fish market vendor or something. Maybe the sushi man is held together by the feelings of hope the boy had of being with the girl. Whenever it loses hope, it starts to fall apart and only when it has some time to collect itself and get its act together (hahahaha lol puns!) then it will return to its former shape.
You can have a twist, though. The sushi rolls that the sushi man makes are nothing special, but you can have the final twist at the end be the sushi man saying, “I just want to follow my master’s path. I follow his craft exactly, so that I too may find love, as he did through his passion for his art.” The original sushi master found love without needing a super special ingredient; it was the love.
Man maybe you should post this for Valentine’s Day.
Edit edit: Okay, done! I've gone through the description and tried to tighten up the tone and reduce repetitions and extraneous information. I've also added in the interview and poetry, and arranged the addenda. What are your thoughts?
EdAWACSdenyY comments
I read through it several times and the flow of the article was evident. The article has life now and the edits now form a story which hooked me right in. Actually your idea meshes cause Vibrax said my idea previously would mean that he should be a master chef of earth already. I find this story in the interview much better than my interview concepts which all explored objective area's only and when i re-read them made the interviewer sound sadistic. I feel we can continue the story in a separate page like SCP-993's addendum this seems good so far. I'll show to admins for critique.
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Zyn: Sounds good. I got some feedback from chat. Someone mentioned having a footnote on "senryu" with the definition. Also, did you hear back from the admins yet?
And another note, someone else pointed out that "heavy Japanese accent" is vague because there are a lot of different dialects.
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EdAWACSdenyY: I thought this over in my sleep and the only change I decided on was removing Dr. Akagi's first name as people already get the reference, and secondly Retsu was a name I took from Bleach so that's pointless detail. Crayne pointed out only minor errors in grammar which I fixed and you rid the D-class personnel mention. The only reason I originally drafted that concept was cause SCP-XXXX would serve fugu which is poisonous. I felt though that adding an incident in just poisons the article in general and other ideas which I tested on the article were just extraneous and although plausible would just make people bored. I'll change the accent thing perhaps.
Cracking a nutshell: I feel the basic concepts and ideas I wished to create when I first drafted this article is all prevalent in here and that there's really nothing else to add further perhaps. The mystery and final punch was expertly forged with the poem and the interview and gave me hope in sushi man's journey both as a article and as a person. I asked myself those questions he asked himself and I feel we can relate to him all as we are also trying to find our path in life. I'll request the admins to take a look and evaluate before I post this today or tomorrow.
Or we can wait for Valentines day!
Also final title: "Sentimental Sushi Man with wasabi sculpture
Zyn: Looks good to me! Regarding the potential number designation, I say go with 1690. I found a goro-awase (Japanese number wordplay) generator, and apparently 1690 can mean "Beam training". The "beam" is irrelevant here, but the "training" can work. I say nab a Series II slot before they're gone.
Since the article isn't about romance so much as finding your own path, I say go ahead and post it today or tomorrow.
The final title is good with me! "Sentimental Sushi Man with Wasabi Sculpture" sounds like something you'd order on a menu, and it's fitting in a cute way. Go for it!
Transmission terminated
ACCESS DENYYED
Another unique property of SCP-XXX only occurs when the substances mass increases beyond 30 grams.
When the mass of SCP-XXX-1 is between 30-100 grams, it exhibits autonomous behaviour and becomes capable of independent locomotion. Further studies designed to test this property will be discussed in further detail below. When in this state, the substance is to be referred to as SCP-XXX-1
SCP-XXX-1 in "Defensive mode" (image not to scale) |
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SCP-XXX-1's transitioning into "Aggressive mode" (image not to scale) |
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- Aggressive: When aggressive SCP-XXX-1 will immediately shift into an amoeboid form; projecting out from it's central body numerous pseudopods to apprehend and ██████ the target. Than SCP-XXX-1 will proceed to engulf the target and than █████ it via phagocytosis. If the target happens to be an animal, SCP-XXX-1 would first immobilize and ████ off all the organism's limbs and proceed to insert one of it's appendages into the subject's [DATA EXPUNGED] before finally engulfing the target. SCP-XXX-1 enters into Aggressive mode at random intervals with no viable pattern
- Defensive: When SCP-XXX-1 is subjected to excessive physical force it automatically shifts itself into a variety of forms to best deflect and disperse the kinetic energy of the assault. After assuming Defensive mode, SCP-XXX-1 will immediately shift into Aggressive mode and designate the originator of the physical trauma as hostile and act accordingly. Defensive mode appears to be instinctive; which SCP-XXX-1 "unconsciously" assumes.
- Autonomous Exploration: SCP-XXX-1 when not confronted by any other stimuli mentioned above, will automatically assume this mode. When in Autonomous Exploration mode, SCP-XXX-1 will quickly project out numerous tentacles of itself around it's environment to probe for anything of interest to it. Because SCP-XXX-1 is an autonomous form of an element only, it lacks the specialized senses living organisms have to perceive their surroundings. Instead SCP-XXX-1 relies on the sense of touch to determine the occurrences happening around it based on vibrations in the air as well as shifts in energy levels. When SCP-XXX-1 locates something of interest, the entire mass of it's bulk will quiver violently before shifting back into its generic form and moving towards the intended coordinate.]
When SCP-XXX's total mass reaches 11-20 kg, the substance gains sentience and is capable of basic cognitive functions. When SCP-XXX-2 exceeds 20 kg it has been observed to undergo binary fission producing another replica of itself weighing in at 11 g . Tests must be conducted first to prove that SCP-XXX is sentient before it can be classified as SCP-XXX-2
SCP-XXX-2 is the designation given to SCP-XXX when it's mass is within 11-20 kg and begins to display sighs of sentience. When SCP-XXX,s mass exceeds 11 kg, the substance shape-shifts into a cephalopod-form with numerous limbs. Initial attempts to communicate with SCP-XXX-2 proved unsuccessful as without vocal cords, SCP-XXX-2 is only capable of high-pitched oscillations which were impossible to analyse.
However, during Interview-10685-77 directed by Dr. ████████ ████, SCP-XXX-2 appeared to demonstrate basic cognitive functions prevalent in 3-year old children and was supposedly capable of communicating with research staff via Morse code with the help of a hand-held Geiger counter. However, due to uncertainty regarding whether or not SCP-XXX-2 is actually able to understand human speech at all; it is unknown if SCP-XXX-2 actually responded accurately to Dr. ████████ ████████'s questions via the Geiger counter during Interview-10685-77 or if it was merely just the normal radiation output regularly emitted from SCP-XXX-2. For more information regarding the interview refer to Interview Log-10685-77
Interview Log-10685-77
Interviewed: [SCP-XXX-2]
Interviewer: [Dr. ████████ ████████]
Foreword: [The following interview was conducted using a hand-held Geiger-counter. All of SCP-XXX-2's phrases were later translated from Morse code.]
<Begin Log, >
Dr. ████████ ████████: Hello SCP-XXX-2 can you understand what I am saying right now?
SCP-XXX-2: Y E S H U M A N I C A N U N D E R S T A N D Y O UDr. ████████ ████████: Okay, that's good now we can finally communicate together, that good. Now tell me where did you come from?
SCP-XXX-2: I C O M E F R O M T H E D A R K S K Y A B O V E T O H E L P M Y R A C E
Dr. ████████ ████████: What? sorry I didn't- Oh, you came from outer space to assist your race is that right? So there are more of your "species"?SCP-XXX-2: Y E S H U M A N W E A R E A L L A L L A R E W E
Dr. ████████ ████████: But why did you come to Earth? What are your intentions?
SCP-XXX-2: F O R M A N Y L O N G T I M E S W E E X I S T E D W E W E R E O N E B U T W E H A D N O P U R P O S E U N T I L W E D I S C O V E R E D T H A T W E C O U L D M A K E O T H E R S B E U S J O I N U S W E H A D P U R P O S E W E E X I S T T O S P R E A D O U R W AY T O M A K E A L L B E U S T H I S P L A C E W I L L B E U S. J O I N U S.Dr. ████████ ████████: Ummm…. uhhh.. well then it was nice talking to you SCP-XXX-2, i think that will be all for today good-bye.
SCP-XXX-2: B Y E H U M A N I W I L L C A L L T H E U S S O O N A N D A L L W I L L B E U S
<End Log,>
Closing Statement: [After this interview I can conclude that SCP-XXX-2 is capable of basic cognitive functions and communication. Based on the responses given by SCP-XXX-2 regarding it's origins and purpose I hereby formally request that SCP-XXX-2 be reclassified as SCP-YYY and kept in separate containment facilities away from SCP-XXX]
SCP-XXX-2 has been known to morph different "facial expressions" when in the presence of different research staff, though interpretations of them can largely vary. SCP-XXX-2 demonstrates the same inquisitive nature as SCP-XXX-1 but so far hasn't demonstrated any signs of aggression. However since SCP-XXX-2 has the same self-replicating properties of SCP-XXX; the same precautions must be enforced during testing.
When SCP-XXX-2 is left alone by itself it is known to transmit precisely coordinated pulses of concentrated gamma radiation into deep space. Whatever or whomever SCP-XXX-2 is broadcasting information too is still unknown. Studies conducted on the sequence of pulsations have revealed that it contains the same frequency modulation as the Arecibo message beamed from the Arecibo observatory on November 16,1974 with slight differences to the frequency. For security precautions all transmissions beamed by SCP-XXX-2 must be intercepted and jammed before being recorded for further analysis by Foundation research staff.
Incident I-XXXX-1: Dr. Hiroshi the former researcher in charge of studying SCP-XXXX, was offered some thin translucent slices of fish by the entity to sample. Dr. Hiroshi, unaware of what kind of fish was served to him, decided against all precautions to sample and taste the dish to find out. 2 minutes after consuming the fish, Dr. Hiroshi immediately collapsed on the floor gasping for air before expiring. Forensic analysis conducted on the fish served revealed it to be fugu, a Japanese delicacy prepared from the highly toxic puffer fish (Genus:Takifugu). The fugu apparently had not been properly prepared and was thus contaminated with tetrodotoxins prevalent in the puffer-fishes organs. After this incident no researcher is to be permitted to taste any food prepared by SCP-XXXX.
close-up of SCP-XXXX's "face" |
Item #: SCP-XXXX
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: For security purposes, all transmissions beamed by SCP-XXXX must be intercepted and recorded for further analysis by Foundation research staff. Due to SCP-XXXX's assimilation capabilities, no physical interaction should occur with SCP-XXXX.
SCP-XXXX must be contained inside a humanoid containment cell with all interior surfaces covered with lubricating oil. This is to be continually replenished by vents located on the walls and ceiling. Surveillance of SCP-XXXX will be conducted via CCTV cameras and motion sensors at all hours.
When conducting experiments or interviews, all personnel are to communicate via intercom, with a transparent barrier separating the interviewer and SCP-XXXX at all times. SCP-XXXX's containment cell is to be also fitted with a liquid nitrogen rapid distribution system capable of flooding the cell in emergency situations.
Description: SCP-XXXX is a humanoid entity composed entirely out of a liquid metal alloy with a silver reflective sheen. The face of SCP-XXXX is completely embedded into its body. SCP-XXXX also has a luminescent octahedron crystal located on its abdomen. Metallurgical analysis of the alloy has determined it to be composed of aluminum and silver, as well as a currently unidentified substance. SCP-XXXX possesses sensory perceptions similar to that of sharks, able to detect differences in electrical fields generated by animals. SCP-XXXX is capable of bipedal locomotion and has demonstrated advanced fine motor skills.
SCP-XXXX possesses the ability to assimilate any solid-state substance it comes into physical contact with, incorporating the assimilated matter into it's own body structure. The rate of assimilation
Initial attempts to communicate with SCP-XXXX proved unsuccessful as SCP-XXXX was only capable of high-pitched oscillations which were impossible to analyse.
Addendum-XXXX-01: During Interview-XXXX-4 directed by Dr. Eddy Yim, SCP-XXXX demonstrated basic cognitive functions and was capable of communicating with research staff in human speech for the first time.
Interview Log-XXXX-4
Interviewed: [SCP-XXXX]
Interviewer: [Dr. Eddy Yim]
Foreword: [The following interview conducted where SCP-XXXX speaks for the first time]
<Begin Log, >
Dr. Eddy Yim: Hello SCP-XXXX can you understand what I am saying right now?
SCP-XXXX: y e s I h e a r y o u s p e a k
Dr. Eddy Yim: Okay, that's good now we can finally communicate
together, that good. Now tell me where did you come from?SCP-XXXX: I d o n o t k n o w I f e l l f r o m d a r k s k y.
Dr. Eddy Yim: What? sorry I didn't- Oh, you came from outer space is that right? Are more of your "species"?
SCP-XXXX: m a y b e y e s I f m o r e o f I e x i s t I k n o w n o t.
Dr. Eddy Yim: But why did you come to Earth? What are your intentions?
SCP-XXXX: I d i d n o t i n t e n d t o c o m e h e r e I w a n t t o f e e l.
Dr. Eddy Yim: What do you mean by feel SCP-XXXX do you seek emotional feedback?
SCP-XXXX: I w a n t f e e l a n d t o u c h f e e l i n t e r a c t.
Dr. Eddy Yim: I'm sorry SCP-XXXX but we cannot allow you to touch anything or anyone, it's too dangerous
SCP-XXXX: w h y ? I w a n t t o b e f r i e n d s I m e a n n o h a r m w h y?
Dr. Eddy Yim: You pose a threat to human-kind and thus you must be forever isolated.
SCP-XXXX:
<End Log,>
Closing Statement: [At this point SCP-XXXX let out a metallic screech and attempted to break through the Plexiglas window. All personnel were evacuated and the containment cell was doused with liquid nitrogen freezing SCP-XXXX solid.]
IN-UNIVERSE BIODTECT MAINFRAME
BIODTECT BIOHAZARD ASSESSMENT ORGANIZATIONCAUTION: All personnel here is subject to Protocol-1 of BioDtect Civic code. |
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Official Agenda:
To develop and maintain state-of-the art technology for the purposes of accurately locating and monitoring biological aberrations which currently pose a threat to humanity's well-being as well as the ecological framework of our blue world. When located, these organism's will be subdued and analysed in order to fully determine their capabilities and functions so we may find methods to render them harmless whenever possible. Should all attempts to pacify these organic anomalies fail, we shall eradicate them and all others who wish to utilize them to insure our race's peaceful continuation.
The Dual Directives: Detect and Defend
Detect:
Newly emerging Organic Anomalies as well as Biological Weaponry despite what the general public may believe, are still in development by clandestine groups and governments across the world, waiting for the right moment to wreck havoc on mankind. We here at BioDtect believe that early warning and swift diagnosis of all organic anomalies is of great importance to counter and blunt the onslaught. Only through advanced surveillance and accurate monitoring of plausible sources of these cryptids may we stand a chance against them and maintain our dominance.
Defend:
Once we locate these bio hazardous anomalies in question, our second objective comes into effect: safeguarding humanity from them by all means necessary. Our first priority will be to quarantine and isolate the organism from public contact and pacify them before a detailed analysis of their genetic make-up and other notable features can be conducted. Through our research,we will than devise methods to render these biological threats harmless or less lethal. Should our efforts prove ineffective or the organism's continued existence proves impossible without threatening human civilization, we will ensure that these biological entities are pushed to extinction for the greater good of humanity.
For all who seek to exploit biological anomalies or to manufacture insidious biological weapons, BioDtect will dedicate considerable resources to ensure these individual's elimination so their work cannot be emulated or exposed resulting in mass hysteria.
Welcome to BioDtect Central
BioDtect recruits personnel from various fields (ranging from microbiology to mechanical engineering) to work towards BioDtect's numerous goals.
The Administrator of all BioDtect affairs is the Director (BioDtect's equivalent to the Foundation's O5 Council). The Director's personal and background information regarding their nationality or existence are kept secret and classified to all inside and outside of BioDtect jurisdiction. The only known information so far is that the Director goes by the alias "O'Brien".
The Central Coordinator of BioDtect is the main AI interface program responsible for governing the organization's and monitoring all the organization's members and facilities. Should BioDtect's high command be severely compromised, the Central Coordinator automatically takes full control of the organization in accordance with Protocol-0. Due to the crucial function of the Central Coordinator in the cohesion of BioDtect as an organization, the AI's main computer core is housed in a heavily fortified subterranean complex below BioDtect HQ code-named: Sigma-EA-66.
The most fearsome members in BioDtect are the aptly named, Bio-Ops. Bio-Ops are battle-scarred veterans or psychopaths, promoted to become BioDtect's elite paramilitary operatives. These sworn sentinels await deployment at all times should armed intervention be deemed necessary. Highly specialized in infestation and well equipped,Bio-Ops report only to the Director. Only Bio-ops may utilize anti-biological weapons under BioDtect's employ and acquire access to the controversial maximum security "Green Meadows" Biological Weapons Testing Facility currently hidden somewhere in the Nevada Desert.
BioDtect Central (HIVE PRIME):
Coordinates and directs what members of the organization should do and maintains all affairs within BioDtect jurisdiction.
The Director:
The current authoritarian and undisputed leader of the organization who makes all crucial decisions regarding how things are run. The current Director goes by the alias: "O'Brien"
Central Coordinator:
Artificial Intelligence Computer Interface; Monitors and maintains the organization
Units
Dtectors:
Reconnaissance agents tasked with monitoring and search operations for potential bio threats. Also shadows potential personnel of interest to mark down for erasure or hiring.
BioHazard Intelligence Officers (BioDtectors):
Diplomatic as well as intelligence personnel mostly, tasked with handling foreign affairs with other groups of interest and the internal security of BioDtect facilities. Also when necessary, operates as a legal body to support the organization during legal issues. BioDtectors also assist in sabotage and assassination should the need arise.
Biological Countermeasures Armed Intervention Forces (Bio-Ops):
Elite Paramilitary branch specially equipped and dedicated to ensure the mandates of the BioDtect organization are enforced where necessary and retrieval of potential organic anomalies successfully conducted. Currently composed of 10 divisions at the ready for deployment.
Overview:
The Biological Countermeasures Armed Intervention Forces (more commonly known as Bio-Ops) are an elite paramilitary branch of the BioDtect organization composing of both hardened war veterans along with an assortment of psychopaths drawn from the criminal underworld skilled in the fields of explosives, pyrotechnics, and infiltration among many others. Similar to the Foundation's Mobile Task Forces, the Bio-Ops are considered an elite force within BioDtect, superior to the normal mercenaries outfits or Dtectors generally deployed in the field. They only mobilize under the direct mandate of the Director.
Currently there are 10 active Bio-Op divisions on stand-by awaiting deployment at moment's notice. Bio-Op's division strength vary greatly in size and composition depending on the mission at hand. Due to the limit in the amount of resources that BioDtect is able to input, a single Bio-Op division rarely consists of hundreds of troops.
Therefore the emphasis for the Bio-Ops is mostly on stealth and guerrilla warfare as opposed to conventional infantry fighting. A single Bio-Ops division by itself in terms of men and equipment cannot match the armed forces of the Foundation or GOC, but 2 or 3 Bio-Op divisions working in unision are more than a match against even the most skilled GOC PHYSICS strike force or Foundation MTF.
Organization:
Since the Bio-Ops are mostly a paramilitary force in BioDtect, their command structure closely follow military hierarchy and organization prevalent in all armed forces.
Creation:
Creation, reactivation, and rebuilding of any Bio-Op division must be authorized by the Director or the Central Coordinator. Coordination and maintenance of the Bio-Ops overall is handled by a Tactical Interface System code-named: "Matilda".
Bio-Ops Database:
Bio-Ops Division BIO 45-A ("Lion Pride")
Current status: Active
Division Leader: "Leo"
- Rodent: Recon operative and Surveillance expert
- SideSlash:Close-quarters combat specialist.
- Bomber: Demolitions expert
- Switchblade: Marksman
- Egghead: Field Scientist
Bio-Ops Division BIO 45-B ("Coven")
Current status: Active
Division Leader: "Hex"
- Shaman: Medic
- Katniss: Archer, Marksman
- Hecate: Surveillance expert
- Blair: Demolitions Expert
- Arachne: Field Scientist
Bio-Ops Division BIO 45-C ("Vanguard")
Current Status: Standby
Division Leader: "Cardinal"
- Caduceus: Medic, Field Scientist
- Tannhuaser: Demolitions Expert
- Tristan und Isolde: Co-op operatives
- Tristan: Close-quarters combat specialist, recon operative
- Isolde: Sniper and heavy weapons specialist
Bio-Ops Division BIO-45-D ("Night Shroud")
Current Status: Classified
Division Leader: "Noir"
- Silencer: Marksmen
- Lockdown: Electronic warfare
- Mainstay: Surveillance expert
- Blackout: Recon operative
- Bertha: Demolitions expert
- Wolfsbane: Medic
- Death-Cap: Epidemiologist, Virologist
Bio-Ops Division BIO-45-E ("Haber")
Current Status: Active
Division Leader: "Galland"
- Rouge: Recon Operative
- Katyusha: Demolitions Expert
- Sentinel: Surveillance expert and marksman
- Foxglove: Field Scientist
Bio-Ops Division BIO-45-F
Bio-Ops Division BIO-45-G
Bio-Ops Division BIO-45-H
Bio-Ops Division BIO-45-I
Bio-Ops Division BIO-45-J
The SCP Foundation
Data:
The SCP Foundation is the oldest and most powerful organization known to BioDtect so far. The Foundation operates in secret worldwide,pursuing their goals of securing anomalous items, forces and phenomenon which are than contained in numerous hidden research sites so that experiments can be conducted to better understand them to further protect humankind. Command structure of this group consists of an "O5" council governing an assortment of scientists and other specialists. To enforce its power, the SCP Foundation possesses its own elite paramilitary force known as MTFs or Mobile Task Forces. On occasions BioDtect has worked with the Foundation in the retrieval of notable organic anomalies in brief alliances only. BioDtect has also been forced to hand over several biological threats into Foundation custody against its will.
Courses of Action:
Should units in the field come into contact with any Foundation personnel, do not engage unless force is small and easily overcome. If not, maintain close surveillance of the area and retreat when confronted with overwhelming hostility. Maintain cordial relations whenever possible but do not accept or submit any classified or sensitive info they request or give out. Unauthorized interactions will result in offenders being demoted or termination of life in accordance to Protocol-1
The Global Occult Coalition
Data:
A clandestine coalition of 108 influential occult groups ranging from the Illuminati to the World ParaHealth Organization sanctioned in secret by the United Nations security council. The GOC is largely a political force with many influential UN members working for it. Their main goal is the destruction of all paranormal anomalies. The GOC High Command is lead by an individual under the alias "DC. Al Fine" with no notable background so far. Like the SCP Foundation, the GOC also has a paramilitary branch known as PHYSICS with equipment on par with that of our Bio-Ops but with superior numbers. The GOC is considered a nuisance to BioDtect due to their meddling in the retrieval of biological anomalies, destroying the organisms without prior study opposing our true motives. Due to their considerable influence in politics, BioDtect has decided to operate covertly in an attempt to secure organisms of interest before they are prematurely eliminated.
Courses of Action:
If confronted with superior numbers and hostile PHYSICS soldiers, do not engage until ordered. Successful acquirement of organic anomalies should be top priority. No exchange of classified data between GOC operatives is allowed as a rule. Maintain cordial relations and utilize legal or economic means against potential intrusion. Any GOC operative detected infiltrating BioDtect must be dealt with quietly in accordance with Protocol-3.
The Chaos Insurgency
Data:
A separatist faction splintered off from the SCP Foundation due to a conflict of interest. The Chaos Insurgency is a renegade group with currently unknown motives. Current data collected on them by BioDtect suggests their goal is the abuse and improper utilization of anomalous objects and illegal biological weapons to achieve anarchy and disrupt the workings of many groups specifically the Foundation whom it has a bitter hatred of. CI operatives are so far difficult to locate or neutralize due to a decentralized command structure. The Insurgency tests their items in Third World Countries backed by Dictators who support the groups mercenaries and lucrative arms trading.
Courses of Action:
Should CI operatives infiltrate and intrude in BioDtect affairs, all personnel are to immediately comply with Protocol-1 and 3 and erase individual with extreme prejudice. However should potential profits or benefits result in an alliance with the Insurgency, a non-exclusive agreement of full support will be authorized with contingencies prepared as well.
Marshall Carter & Dark Ltd.
Data:
A British corporation consisting of wealthy entrepreneurs with a network of espionage experts dedicated to the acquirement of anomalies and occasionally biological cryptids via bribery or covert means. These anomalies are than put up for sale in order to gain profits from high paying customers. Has stolen many anomalous organisms from BioDtect.
Courses of Action:
Infiltration by MC&D personnel are to be dealt with swiftly and harshly in accordance with Protocol-1 and 3. Any business deals conducted between the corporation must be authorized beforehand by HIVE PRIME. No further interactions are to take place with this group. Failure to comply will result in demotion or forced resignation from work.
Unusual Incidents Unit (UIU) Federal Bureau of Investigation
Data:
A offshoot of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation dedicated to matters of paranormal investigation. Due to lack of real expertise and knowledge in dealing with anomalies coupled with professional incompetence, the UIU is regarded as cannon fodder being a bigger threat to itself than others. Consists of average FBI agents of the lowest caliber. Currently not a threat to BioDtect.
Courses of Action:
Should circumstances prove favorable, eliminate any intrusive agents at leisure either via political means or termination. As a part of the Federal agency of the United States, maintain secrecy and caution during interactions with UIU agents regarding matters pertaining to BioDtect mixed with a combination of bribery and blackmail.
NEXUS: THe Guide to how BioDtect is RP'ed
How Members of BioDtect Role-Play:
BioDtect operates in a manner different from other GOI as it maintains a supposedly benevolent public image posing as a biotechnology company dedicated to cancer research and gene therapy… or so the claim. As a massive conglomerate with considerable economic power backing and a private military force, BioDtect is in actuality a secretive laboratory determined to acquire biological anomalies to study and augment for their own ulterior motives currently unknown. Unlike the foundation, BioDtect wishes to acquire cryptids not to benefit humanity but to achieve their own twisted research. For what purpose? This is not yet clear so there is a considerable gray area in the BioDtect organization's agenda.
Being a corporation, however powerful, BioDtect still has to contend with other groups who oppose them. They aren't powerful to take on the Foundation or the GOC. Therefore it is beneficial for BioDtect to be on cordial terms with more powerful GOI's despite the secret suspicions and mistrust. Though not superior to the GOC or the Foundation in assets nor influence, BioDtect is not inferior as the UIU in it's operations.
As with all conglomerates, BioDtect has it's fair share of corruption. Though BioDtect is suspicious of other groups, their allegiance is purely objective with no real firm stance. As long as there is mutual benefits and profits resulting from an alliance, BioDtect is perfectly happy to support even the Chaos Insurgency as long as the profits are high and their goals are achieved.
Therefore when RP with BioDtect, keep in mind that they do not view ethics, feelings, or good and evil but rather they like a scientist, think rationally conducting moves in a cold objective manner with efficiency
BioDtect Terms:
HIVE PRIME:
BioDtect HQ
Sigma EA-66:
The code name for the subterranean complex where the main computer core of the Central Coordinator is housed under heavy fortification
The Nexus MainFrame:
a colloquial term formerly used as the code name of BioDtect HQ.
O'Brien:
taken from the name of George Orwell's famous character in 1984, "O'Brien" is the alias of BioDtect's Director.