Elektro7

Regeneration Disease

Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be hosted by no less than three (3) test subjects at any time, henceforth referred to as Carriers. The Carriers are to be contained within a ten by ten by five (10x10x5) meter environmentally sealed room with decontamination shower and airlock at all times. The Carriers should be immobilized using cushioned restraints at all times. In the event that a Carrier breaks these restraints or otherwise becomes violent towards other Carriers or any personnel, guards are authorized to use provided tranquilizing weapons. If tranquilizers prove ineffective, use of deadly force and the termination of carriers are permitted so long as the minimum of three is maintained.

Foundation personnel authorized to enter the chamber for any reason must wear RFS-XXXX-compliant haz-mat protection to prevent infection. The atmospheric composition within the chamber is to be varied slightly (+2% Oxygen), to facilitate the detection of environmental breaches through monitoring of the external environment. In the event of a breach, the facility is to be quarantined and potentially exposed personnel screened and held for observation for ten (10) days.

Under no circumstances are any personnel identified as pregnant, immuno-compromised, or afflicted with any sort of pituitary or growth disorder to be assigned to any aspect of SCP-XXXX's containment or study.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a highly-contagious single-celled organism of theoretically extraterrestrial origin. Its dissimilarity to terrestrial life makes its biological classification very difficult, but it seems most comparable to a bacteria.

Microscopic examination of SCP-XXXX reveals multiple organelle-like structure unlike any in typical planetary life, the functions of which have yet to be fully understood. SCP-XXXX has shown to be incredibly resistant to typical anti-bacterial solutions, medicines, and environmental conditions. Wide-spectrum antibiotics have shown no effect, and attempts at engineering a cure have thus far shown no positive results of any kind. Samples of SCP-XXXX have been shown to easily survive temperatures ranging from 60-1200K. Particularly harsh chemical agents such as concentrated bleach has proven greatly effective in neutralization of SCP-XXXX. Despite its hardiness, SCP-XXXX is unable to survive more than approximately four (4) hours without a host, calling into question its theorized origin.

SCP-XXXX is capable of transmission to and between all mammals, with all other terrestrial life appearing to possess an inherent incompatibility. Symptoms of SCP-XXXX are unlike those of typical infections, and may not be apparent to casual observers or even the infected themselves for up to two (2) weeks. Those infected by SCP-XXXX progress through four (4) major stages of infection at greatly varying rates and severities. Reports on the progression and symptoms of Stages 1-4 are detailed in monthly quarantine Reports #XXXX-A through F.

Given SCP-XXXX's history, containment, and experimentation, the results of infection are very roughly as follows:

• ~55% of subjects never progress into stages 2 and 3, and go directly into stage four given enough time.
• ~25% of subjects progress into stage 2, but permanent symptoms are minor enough that they would go unnoticed under anything but close observation, or can be easily neutralized.
• ~15% of subjects progress into stage 2, and suffer symptoms that cannot be corrected at all, cannot be corrected without great difficulty, or that render the subjects otherwise unsuitable for civilian life.
• ~5% of subjects progress into stage 3. The results of stage 3 symptoms are universally catastrophic, and in many cases would cause the subject to be worthy of their own SCP classification.
• >0.5% of subjects are killed directly as a result of their symptoms.

History:

SCP-XXXX is believed to have been discovered at an asteroid excavation site approximately sixty (60) kilometers (37 miles) north of ███████████, ████████ between June ██-██, 19██. The asteroid in question was recovered, but was broken during transport to nearby ███████████, revealing a void in the rock. It is at this time that SCP-XXXX is believed to have infected the excavation and transport crews.

The Foundation was alerted to a potential anomaly in the area two (2) weeks later, upon reports of bizarre activities in the camp and the town of ███████████. Further investigation prompted the immediate on-site quarantine and observation of the area and all those infected. For the duration of the quarantine period, 81% of those infected fell dead by any of:

• Suicide
• Assisted Suicide
• Termination by Foundation personnel (Self-defense)
• Termination by Foundation personnel (Subjects attempting to escape quarantine)
• Self-destructive mutation

Report-XXXX-A

Quarantine established as of June █, 19██.

Initial examinations show all 604 subjects in ███████████ are infected, demonstrating enhanced physical abilities as a primary symptom. Tests reveal increases in physical strength of approximately 20% 30% 45% 80% continually increasing physical strength, generally plateauing at 150-190% beyond earliest tests, as of June ██, approximately two (2) weeks after infection.

Endurance tests also show improvements, but with results that are more subject-dependent, with greater improvements in subjects with low physical fitness. Those with active lifestyles such as regular joggers show less improvement than, for example, Subject #XXXX-508— a 400 lb man of Chinese descent, aged 46— who was able to run until foot and joint pain brought him to a halt, with no signs of fatigue.
Immune response analyses indicate that the subjects bodies' can do little to stop or slow the progress of SCP-XXXX. Biopsy of Subjects' tissues shows nothing unusual beyond the presence of SCP-XXXX. The mechanisms behind these symptoms aren't fully understood, but relevant research notes at this time have been compiled in [REDACTED]

Psychological analyses indicate no meaningful changes, based on initial examinations and subjects with pre-existing psychological profiles. Delusions of grandeur and paranoid tendencies have been observed, but are credited to their newfound physical abilities, the circumstances of the quarantine itself, and the interference of guards (See Staff Notice #XXXX-14a).

Staff Notice #XXXX-14a:

While administration finds the intentions admirable, it would be greatly appreciated if guards no longer attempted to dissuade the fears of the younger subjects by telling them that they've become superheroes. We're unsure of the full extent of SCP-XXXX's symptoms, and Foundation psychologists warn it may also be interfering with their work.

Addendum A-1: SCP-XXXX appears to respond to other internal threats to its host. Subject #XXXX-369, a 76-year-old male of African descent was confined to a wheelchair due to stage 4 terminal cancer at the time of initial quarantine. On the morning of July ██, 6:30 AM, he was found jogging on █████████ street. Biopsy indicates Subject #XXXX-369 is entirely cancer-free.

Addendum A-2: A ten-year-old Female Caucasian child (Subject #XXXX-245) broke her left leg while riding a bike at high speeds (Due to the aforementioned increase in strength and endurance). SCP-XXXX does not seem to make the body any more resistant to damage.
EDIT: The subject's leg has healed completely in a matter of days (Perhaps even sooner, but not before Foundation testing could verify). This physical regeneration ability far outpaces the increases in other natural abilities we've observed. Experiments conducted with other subjects yield similar results.

Report-XXXX-B

Subject #XXXX-245 (Of Report-XXXX-A Addendum 2) was rushed to the examination area on July ██ (6 hours after discharge) when her healed leg had bent forward, believed to be another break or perhaps a result of the initial injury healing incorrectly. Examination showed that neither was the case, the subject's knee joint had adapted to accommodate an additional ninety (90) degrees of rotation in the forward direction. Further testing indicated that SCP-XXXX modified the structure of the leg and locally altered its DNA such that the modifications would not be rejected. The methods SCP-XXXX used to accomplish this are unknown. Questioning shows that the subject feels no pain when the leg is bending in the new configuration. As Subject #XXXX-245's symptoms seem to be progressing the most quickly, she will be known as SCP-XXXX-1, and undergo additional testing.

Multiple subjects who've undergone the testing of regenerative abilities reported similar physical changes in the following days, all in the areas where test wounds were inflicted. Thus far all modifications have proven to be unpredictable, but harmless. MRI and X-ray machines have been requested, as our doctors worry they may be overlooking mutations that aren't outwardly apparent. Further information on the nature of known mutations is catalogued in [DATA EXPUNGED].

August █, 19██; The parents of SCP-XXXX-1 reported that their daughter was missing. After a breach of quarantine was ruled out, search parties were organized. SCP-XXXX is quickly found hiding in a house currently under construction and transported for examination. SCP-XXXX-1's left leg has lengthened by approximately four (4) inches, and developed an additional joint with the same capacity for bending forward as the first. SCP-XXXX-1 has great difficulty walking and is severely distressed. SCP-XXXX-1 will remain confined to an examination room.

More subjects are reporting localized mutations. Subject #XXXX-408 is reporting a tingling sensation in his arm stump (medical records show his hand was lost in an industrial accident on March ██, 19██). Cursory examination shows signs of regenerating bone and tissue.

Subjects #XXXX-289, 8, and 101, the town's only pregnant subjects, all report odd discomforts and sensations. Examinations reveal [REDACTED]. These subjects are also to be confined to examination rooms pending further information, and will henceforth be known as SCP-XXXX-2A, B, and C.

Dr. Barrett hypothesizes that SCP-XXXX triggers its mutations through regular cell replacement, which is accelerated under many conditions demonstrated by the most advanced Subjects (healing of wounds, pubescence, pregnancy). This may also be why the brain remains unaffected (as of yet). Recommending that quarantine subjects demonstrate extreme caution and concern for personal safety.

Report-XXXX-C

As of August ██, Subject #XXXX-1 has developed an additional joint on her right leg, and is beginning to show signs of mutations of unknown natures in multiple locations elsewhere on her body. She has been sedated for her own mental health.

SCP-XXXX-2A and B show symptoms of [REDACTED] and C is [REDACTED]. They will also be sedated for their own health and safety.

[SUBMIT LEVEL 4 OR HIGHER CREDENTIALS]

The hand of Subject #XXXX-408 (Of Report-XXXX-B) has regenerated in an entirely unfamiliar configuration that Foundation doctors are having difficulty describing in biological terms. All examination and biopsy materials have been sent to Site-98 for further study.

Subject #XXXX-408's … "Hand" has ceased normal or semi-normal regeneration with the carpals. The stump then began to take on a blue hue, and eventually a bright violet bioluminescence. He returned shortly after his release to demonstrate a shocking new ability— He was able to manipulate objects illuminated by his stump's light without making physical contact with them. Quick experimentation showed he could lift weights up to ~40 kg at a maximum distance of 15 feet, even through physical barriers (provided that they're transparent). He can only manipulate a single object at a time, unless they're in close proximity to one another (Similar to a physical hand). Requesting immediate reclassification of Subject #XXXX-408 to SCP-XXXX-3. Results of further testing are detailed in Report-XXXX-S408-1.
~ Dr. Thompson

Subjects #XXXX-2A, B, and C began experiencing experiencing great abdominal pains and [REDACTED] that our anesthetics could not fully numb. Despite being three (3), five (5). and seven (8) months pregnant, all are [REDACTED].

The majority of mutations remain relatively minor, and all appear benign (if grotesque) with the exception of some reports of discomfort or nausea, and the mental impact of mutation. 64% of subjects still have yet to advance past the first stage of infection and develop any detectable mutations. Information on catalogued mutations at this time is contained in [DATA EXPUNGED].

Addendum C-1:
Foundation security personnel were attacked by an unknown creature while on patrol. The creature was pacified swiftly and retrieved for study (Results in ██████████████) Autopsy confirms it was at one point a local dairy cow, but due to an infection of SCP-XXXX has undergone severe mutation similar to Human subjects. Immediate termination of all non-Humans within the quarantine area has been ordered to prevent a quarantine breach, and regular aerial thermal scans have been scheduled to locate potentially infected or infectious wildlife.

Addendum C-2:
Sedatives have proven ineffective on SCP-XXXX-2B, even at higher doses. Stronger drugs have been requisitioned. Some may prove dangerous to the fetus, but if tests are accurate, [DATA EXPUNGED].

Addendum C-3:
[DATA EXPUNGED]

Addendum C-4:
Fetuses of Subjects SCP-XXXX-2A, B, and C were exhibiting [REDACTED] and [DATA EXPUNGED]
bjects #XXXX-605, -606, and -607A through T terminated. Details and autopsy reports to be recorded in [REDACTED]

Addendum C-5:
SCP-XXXX's interspecies communicability is the subject of immediate and rigorous testing. Fortunately this does not appear to be possible. Non-mammals show no signs of SCP-XXXX infection, no matter their level of exposure, but SCP-XXXX transmits between all tested mammals quickly and readily.

Report-XXXX-D

[SUBMIT LEVEL 3 OR HIGHER CREDENTIALS]

September ██, due to the trouble our staff are having entering SCP-XXXX-1's room, a wall has been demolished to expand the examination room to better accommodate SCP-XXXX-1 pending relocation to Site-98. Tranquilizers are no longer proving effective, and we stock an insufficient number of restraints for her limbs. Recommend sound-proofing SCP-XXXX-1's containment cell. All further developments and research concerning SCP-XXXX-1 are restricted to those with Clearance Level 4 or greater SCP-XXXX-1 has been terminated en route to new holding environment. The guard responsible (Now known as Subject #XXXX-608) would ordinarily be subjected to termination herself, however was exposed to SCP-XXXX during the process of capture. She is immediately demoted to D-Class and will be transported to Site-98 in order to maintain an active sample of SCP-XXXX for further study.

A… situation has developed with SCP-XXXX-3. His left leg… Everything below the knee just seems to have just rotted away, over the course of a little less than an hour. We had to induce a coma to stop his screaming and flailing. The effect has stopped abruptly at the femur, and already healed over (NOTE: ~90 minutes post-discovery). For what it's worth his leg stump appears to be taking on some of the luminescent properties of his arm, perhaps more to come. SCP-XXXX-3 is now under constant observation in the hopes of further understanding his condition.
~Dr. Tyson, transcript

Subject #XXXX-89 was found dead in their home. Autopsy confirmed death was due to myocardial infarction, believed to be caused by a mutation in the chest that was pressing against his heart and restricting blood flow. This is the first death as a direct result of SCP-XXXX.

Report-XXXX-E

October ██, Several subjects arrived at the primary on-site compound to voice their displeasure over their situation, particularly the disappearances of SCP-XXXX-1 and -2, and the killing of their pets. While personnel were diverted for security, SCP-XXXX-3 escaped from his holding area, and attempted to bypass security personnel and the quarantine by levitating approximately twenty (20) feet from the ground. SCP-XXXX-3 was promptly terminated to preserve quarantine status. Remaining subjects responded to the killing with panic and violence and were able to severely injure or kill many personnel due to their enhanced physical capabilities. Many personnel have survived attacks, but become infected with SCP-XXXX.

[REDACTED]

Addendum E-1:
Final counts put Subject death toll at 432. Autopsies are scheduled for all, with priority given to more mutated subjects in order to learn as much as possible before the bodies begin decomposition. Forty-nine (49) subjects were found in their homes, evidence suggesting suicide— Multiple attempts in many cases due to SCP-XXXX's regenerative abilities. Barring the possibility of unknown deaths at this time, the current number of subjects is one hundred and twenty-two (122).

Report-XXXX-F

As of November ██, Subject #XXXX-580 was admitted for feverish symptoms. Hourly tests revealed his immune system was beginning to respond to SCP-XXXX. After twelve (12) hours, results indicated the absence of SCP-XXXX in Subject #XXXX-580. Attempts at reinfection have failed, and testing confirms he is now immune and no longer infectious.

November ██, Subjects #XXXX-127 and -306 were found free of SCP-XXXX, also apparently immune. SCP-XXXX appears only able to suppress the host's immune system for a limited time. Dr. Connors believes it's SCP-XXXX's own gradual strengthening of the immune system that allows the host to eventually fight it.

Subjects free of SCP-XXXX thus far have lost all enhanced physical abilities, while all mutations remain. Without the risk of triggering further mutations, we will attempt to excise affected tissues on the immune subjects to assess the viability of release from Foundation custody. Results pending.

Addendum F-1:
Tissue regenerates in its mutated form whenever possible. Amputation and, in the case of many surface mutations, burning or scarring seem to be the only permanent solutions.

Once all subjects have gained immunity, the Foundation will review their symptoms and mutations. Those who are unmutated, or whose mutations can be neutralized will be administered Class-D Amnestics and released. Those who cannot or who researchers express a desire to study will be maintained within the foundation wherever possible.

A complete catalogue of subjects found in reports #XXXX-A through E can be found in Document XXXX-Golf