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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is currently kept in a Faraday cage at site 16 which is subject to inspections twice weekly. During inspection, the cage should not be disabled and all electronic equipment must authorized by a senior staff member of level 4 clearance or higher.

+ Relocation Procedure

Should SCP-XXXX require relocation within site 16, it's Faraday cage should be connected to a portable battery capable of supplying power to the cage for a minimum of twenty four(24) hours. In addition, a notice should be sent to all on duty staff members to turn off all non-essential electronic devices capable of wireless connectivity for as long as SCP-XXXX is not within proper containment. After SCP-XXXX is placed within new containment, a small team of at least four(4) guards familiar with the effects of SCP-XXXX should sweep the area within ten(10) meters of the traveled path, to ensure no instances of SCP-XXXX-1 were created during transition. Once sweep has been completed, electronics may be switched on.

+ Testing Procedures

For the purpose of testing, SCP-XXXX should not be removed from it's cage under any circumstances, however its Faraday cage may be switched off if the appropriate measures are taken (see Faraday Deactivation Procedure). During testing no more than two(2) instances of SCP-XXXX-1 are to be allowed to exist at any one time and must be terminated at the end of each test session. Testing is only to be carried out by personnel with level 2 authorization or higher and must be supervised by at least one(1) senior staff member of level 4 authorization or above. Under no circumstances is SCP-XXXX to be connected to any source of energy during testing.

+ Faraday Deactivation Procedure

- All electronic equipment capable of wireless connectivity within 50 meters of containment area should be switched off. Senior staff member should verify that this step has been completed.

- No electronic equipment capable of wireless connectivity should be present within containment chamber other than equipment already authorized by the supervising senior staff member for the purpose of the test.

- Two devices capable of detecting wireless signals, but not capable of wireless connection, should be set up outside the containment chamber. Devices should be set thirty(30) and forty(40) meters away from test chamber, and must be monitored throughout the test session.

- In the event one device Begins detecting SCP-XXXX's wireless signal, researches should consider ending the test, or they may proceed cautiously with the approval of the senior staff member. Should both devices detect SCP-XXXX's signal, testing is to be discontinued immediately.

- SCP-XXXX should never be connected to a source of energy.

+ Containment Breach Procedure

In the event of a containment breach SCP-XXXX's Faraday cage should be connected to its auxiliary battery station, which is capable of sustaining it's functionality for sixteen(16) days should the facility lose power. All personnel at site 16 are advised to turn all computers and mobile phones off prior to evacuation if possible.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a small WI-FI modem manufactured by HUAWEI as model HB4F1. SCP-XXXX can not be turned off and constantly emits a short range WI-FI signal of an approximate ten(10) meter radius in any direction, which is detected by devices under the name of 'pocketwifi-6876'.

SCP-XXXX's anomalous properties become manifest when a device capable of wireless connectivity enters it's signal range. Any such devices will automatically connect with the SCP-XXXX's signal regardless of wireless connectivity setting. The device will be incapable ceasing connection once exposed to SCP-XXXX's signal, even if the device leaves its signal area. Such devices are classified as instances of SCP-XXXX-1.

Devices classified as SCP-XXXX-1 no longer shows dependency on battery power and will operate at an mildly increased performance rate for the first six hours of connection. During this time it has been noted that SCP-XXXX's signal grants internet connection of approximately 1.5 MB per second download and .5MB upload. The new instance of SCP-XXXX-1 will also begin transmitting SCP-XXXX's signal on a ten(10) meter radius around itself, creating the risk of a chain reaction to other devices.

Proceeding six hours since first connection, SCP-XXXX-1 will become unresponsive to any user input and will begin to perform seemingly random actions¹ displayed on the device's screen. While in this state, the device will not dim, shut off its display or perform any user input actions for the next two(2) hours. In this state, SCP-XXXX-1's signal broadcast range will slowly increase from ten(10) meters to twenty(20) meters, and it becomes increasingly resistant to the containment effects of a Faraday cage.

After eight hours since connection SCP-XXXX-1 will appear to completely cease functionality and will begin emitting SCP-XXXX's WI-FI signal around itself on a, now increased, twenty meter radius. It has been noted that the only reliable method of interrupting SCP-XXXX-1 from broadcasting it's signal at this stage is to completely destroy the device. Devices that are taken apart show that each component broadcasts SCP-XXXX's WI-Fi signal individually. It is not yet know how components normally incapable of wireless transmission are able to broadcast this signal, this has proven to be true for all electronic components with the exception of ███████ brand of power supplies.

SCP-XXXX’s signal is proven vulnerable to basic signal disruptions such as that of a Faraday cage, which decreases SCP-XXXX's broadcast range from twenty(20) meters to two(2) meters. It is, however, important to note that disrupting SCP-XXXX’s signal shows no sign of affecting any existing instances of SCP-XXXX-1 which will continue to broadcast the signal. So far there is no known method to disrupt or otherwise interfere with a signal originating from an SCP-XXXX-1 instance, therefore such instances must be terminated at the end of each test session.

SCP-XXXX was acquired by the foundation on 03/12/20██ and to this date (07/02/2015) it has shown no signs that would indicate its battery will ever deplete. [I'm going to add more information on the origin eventually.]

Addendum 1: [will be adding some tests conducted on this SCP]

Addendum 2:

+ Authorization Level 4 or higher required to access these files

[Will be adding some cool information that would be hidden to normal personnel. (I know what ill put here but I need some time to think of a good way to do it)]

Footnotes

1. Personnel with authorization level 4 or higher are advised to see addendum 2