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SCP-328 has been in the possession of the Foundation since โ–ˆโ–ˆ-โ–ˆโ–ˆ-18โ–ˆโ–ˆ, when it was recovered from [DATA EXPUNGED]. Until โ–ˆโ–ˆ-โ–ˆโ–ˆ-19โ–ˆโ–ˆ, the purpose and nature of SCP-328 was uncertain. In an accidental breakthrough, SCP-328 was inserted into an experimental disc drive that had been treated with [REDACTED] as part of the [REDACTED] project (see Addendum 328-1). SCP-328, when used with this reader, produces binary data.
Multiple cryptographic analyses of the binary code produced indicate that at least some of it is a description of data contained on SCP-328. An algorithm for converting the binary into ASCII code has been developed, and the current extent of translation is appended as SCP-328-01. Veracity of this data is uncertain, but given the coherence of the data produced it seems unlikely it is a random 'fluke'. Curiously, the data obtained is written in over thirty (30) known languages (transliterated into Roman characters) in what appears to be a single article.
Further attempts to directly access and translate the data on SCP-328 have proven labour-intensive, and full funding for the project has been pulled. Dr. Eโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ has announced that anyone with relevant skills (cryptography, data storage/recovery, or linguistics in particular) is welcome to take up translation of SCP-328 as a "hobby item".
Addendum 328-1: As Project [REDACTED], which produced the original SCP-328 data reader, has been canceled for over a decade, Dr. Eโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ has lodged a formal request for O5 clearance to remove the redaction, allowing anyone working on SCP-328 to consider this information. Permission is pending.
SCP-328-01:
This comprises the main body of the documents translated from SCP-328. Much of the actual log consists of random ASCII characters, which may be untranslatable text, untranslated text, or may correspond to some other type of information. All data has been translated into English for ease-of-comprehension. The original, untranslated log with complete additional text is stored at SCP-328-01-OR disc in storage area 328-A.
[TRANSLATED DATA BEGINS]is approximately 4 units in width, 6 units in length, and 0.4 units high when sitting on a flat surface. Its external surface is essentially featureless aside from unrecognised markings on several surfaces, and several narrow slots along the two shorter edges. It tastes of sodium chloride, present in trace (non-toxic) quantities on its surface, and of carbon-based oils and polymers of unidentified composition. ยฟ^ร”โ€“^wographic analysis of the residues present on the surface and of the material of which the device is comprised indicate it contains several elements unknown to our science. When inactive it radiates very little energy; its surrounding ร˜ยฐรฉโ€“%ยฌ is flavourless, aside from a hint of #ร•Rรณร—รŸo.
Three indentations along the edge release electromagnetic radiation in a rhythmic pulse. Upon depression of a smooth, flavourless (ie. possessing only the same base flavour as the object) surface on the same edge as the radiators, the top half of the device comes loose, revealing itself to be hinged along the opposite surface. Inside is what appears to be a control console, with 104 nearly-identical depressable surfaces, most of a uniform size. Researcher FรทqรจCQล“รฒlDรดYโ€ก9โ€ฐ has described them as
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for each of the รฝร„รฐz'5ลกรธลก รญ^ยรบbโ€ ร—t inside its outer รฉ^WP/รฟยชโ€”ร—รงgร–, but underneath it is a โ€žลพ4รŸยครยจรคร’ลพ|โ„ข
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when a small oblong surface is pressed, the translucent surface above the primary interface almost immediately begins emitting class /ยฎรŽยผ radiation, which claimed the Nรธ_=jรŒรฟ of four researchers before adequate shielding could be devised (see Handling Protocols, above).
Operation: Trial and error has revealed that depressing certain combinations of the surfaces on the control console will cause changes in the spectrum of radiation emitted by the device. Although the nature of these changes has yet to be determined, the patterns are consistent. Additionally, the device does not emit identical radiation from every surface. It appears to have over one million nearly identical micro-emitters arranged in a gridlike pattern across its surface; each one is capable of emitting variable radiation frequencies. When catalogued and mapped, the different frequencies of radiation form patterns and symbols which at least partially correspond to the symbols mapped onto the control console.
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power source was identified by Researcher FรทqรจCQล“รฒlDรดYโ€ก9โ€ฐ. By activating two sliding panels previously unnoticed on the "under"side of the control console, a roughly cylindrical portion hidden beneath the hinge could be removed. While externally undifferentiatable from the main portion of the device, this segment is somewhat denser. After its removal, the device would not activate. It has been advised that the device should be stored in this format from this point on. Against Researcher FรทqรจCQล“รฒlDรดYโ€ก9โ€ฐ's advice, Subresearcher sยรท#ร•Ropโ€บยฅร, out of curiosity, manipulated what is believed to be a connection socket on the putative power supply. A WP/รฟยชโ€”ร—รง was observed to emit involuntarily from Subresearcher sยรท#ร•Ropโ€บยฅร, followed by [DATA EXPUNGED]1. Although this is a feasible (if unsavoury) method for recharging the device, should its power supply fail, it is recommended that valuable subresearchers not be used in this manner in the future.
Addendum ร™6รฆล’รŒยบ 1.01: Researcher FรทqรจCQล“รฒlDรดYโ€ก9โ€ฐ has been committed to safety storage ยฉpdhรˆร— for reconditioning after activating a memetic weapon on the device. Simultaneous depression of the two control surfaces labeled ร‘ร‡OรฒD and **qe activated a heretofore unidentified capacity on the device. โ€ขรฆรรžรซรŠYgรญu9-type electromagnetic radiation was emitted in a frequency-fluctuating pattern of moderate to long wavelength. This interfered directly with Researcher FรทqรจCQล“รฒlDรดYโ€ก9โ€ฐ's โ„ขร€รฌTร›kโ€นยบ#รน8p, as has previously been documented in logs of device ร•tรชยฟ~LยถQร€โ€ก. Researcher FรทqรจCQล“รฒlDรดYโ€ก9โ€ฐ was recorded as spewing gibberish about seeking a "connection", and something about a "web". Further exposure to the device is ill-advised at this time.
Observation from Queen-Researcher ร•รฏยฑรฉรบลกร“รรšรกGUi6: It seems certain that this is another memetoenergetic weapon developed by Agency FยฒNโ€žยซรฃ. In light of this, the Research Council should consider releasing another ร—ยคJรฝ through the[NO FURTHER TRANSLATED INFORMATION]
Footnotes
1. Foundation Research Note: this "DATA EXPUNGED" tag is the closest translation of the original Swahili phrase in SCP-328-01-OR; it has not been added by the Foundation.
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[ Title: SCP-329 is a room in a derelict building at โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ, โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ.; Genre: Scientific; Tags: 3rdperson; Style: Dark ]
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Item #: SCP-329
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: The building in which SCP-329 is located has been purchased by a Foundation front company and designated Site โ–ˆโ–ˆ. Access to the site is restricted to Level 3 personnel. Facility personnel to undergo full-body scans at least every 48 hours.
Since it is unknown how many adherents the "Church of the Gardener" possessed, Site โ–ˆโ–ˆ should be considered at risk of recapture and appropriate measures taken.
Description: SCP-329 is a room in a derelict building at โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ, โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ. Room is in the building's cellar, 6m x 5m, with a steel fire door. Room contains six folding beds. Beds are fitted with IV stands and leather restraints.
Five beds are occupied. Occupants are of both standard sexes and several races, with ages 16-64. Occupants have been designated SCP-329-01 through SCP-329-05 and have been identified as:
01 - โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ, no fixed address
02 - โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ, no fixed address
03 - โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ, former medical student at โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ University
04 - โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ, no fixed address
05 - โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ, D-class personnel who was subjected to Event 329-A
Occupants of beds all have cancer. Type of cancer varies from occupant to occupant but all cases have at least three tumors of grade T3N1M0 or higher.
Although cancers are advanced, they do not follow normal progression. Two of the cases, with a prognosis of weeks at best under normal conditions, have remained alive since at least โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ. Occupants are alert but in great pain and unable to speak.
Every 24 hours, at approximately 4 am, SCP-329 undergoes Event 329-A. The door closes with great force and cannot be reopened for the duration of the Event. Anything obstructing the doorway is pulled into the room. Event 329-A lasts for approximately 20 minutes, after which it is possible to open the door again.
Equipment for remote observation and recording is rendered inert during 329-A in a manner consistent with a nonstandard space-time event. The only sounds heard from outside during 329-A are screaming from the room's occupants.
After the event, occupants are apparently unharmed, bearing no incisions or external trauma. Their tumors, however, have been altered, in some cases radically. They have been reshaped and their direction of growth has been altered. Three of the occupants have tumors of more than twenty feet in length, twining around and through bones and organs. SCP-329-05, who was cancer-free before he was exposed to Event 329-A, was found after the event to have developed a T1N0M0 lung cancer, which in the three weeks since has grown to T3.
Only people inside the room are affected by 329-A. In those who have been removed from the room, their cancer progresses normally, resulting in death.
Discovery: SCP-329 was discovered by a group of โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ University medical students who noticed abnormal cancers in the bodies of indigents supplied for dissection. They traced the source to SCP-329, which was being used as a squat. They came to the Foundation's attention through material they circulated on the Internet under the name of the "Church of the Gardener" (see Document 329-1).
When a Mobile Task Force secured SCP-329 the "Church" had been operating for eleven months, luring indigents to the building with promises of drugs and shelter and subjecting them to Event 329-A.
Seven members of the "Church" were present and offered armed resistance. Five were eliminated by the MTF and the other two held out long enough to subject themselves to Event 329-A. One was subsequently vivisected by the research team and the other designated SCP-329-03. The "Church"'s records were retrieved; they begin as relatively straightforward medical case notes but degenerate over time into a religious screed.
Addendum: Document 329-1
(partial transcript of video found at http://www.youtube.com/โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ)
"Your body is an Eden after the fall, ruled by the tyranny of the grey devil in your skull. Your bodies are like your grey lifeless cities, every cell marching in lockstep, any deviation punished. Any growth, anything alive and green met with "cut it out, burn it out, poison it". Endlosung. And the budding cancer is destroyed, or else it fights back, it brings down your body like Samson does the temple of Dagon โ€ฆ
"Now It is come to cure us. Each day It plants, It prunes and It trains, It makes the grey city a Garden again. And it will take root. It will bear fruit and it will spread across the world โ€ฆ"
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[ Title: SCP-331 is a red plastic cat collar, approximately 23cm in length.; Genre: Scientific; Tags: 3rdperson; Style: Dark ]
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Item #: SCP-331
Object Class: Safe
Special Containment Procedures: When not being used, SCP-331 is to be kept within a typical electronic 7-digit metal safe in Dr. โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ€™s office. The code is to be changed on a monthly basis by Dr. โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ. Personnel who wish to examine SCP-331 must ask Dr. โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ for authorization beforehand.
As of โ–ˆโ–ˆ/โ–ˆโ–ˆ/โ–ˆโ–ˆ SCP-331 is worn by SCP-331-1.
Description: SCP-331 is a red plastic cat collar, approximately 23ย cm in length. Metal studs surround the collar in intervals of 1ย cm; testing has confirmed the metal to be nickel. The bell consists of stainless steel electroplated with 24-carat gold. Ringing the bell has no distinguishable effect, adverse or otherwise. The word โ€œTumblesโ€ has been painted on the back of the collar in yellow paint; testing has confirmed that there is nothing unusual about the paint.
SCP-331 exhibits no abnormal tendencies when worn by a living cat. When SCP-331 is fastened round the neck of a deceased cat (hereafter SCP-331-1), SCP-331-1 is resurrected with no initial adverse effects. The collar does not halt the decomposition process, however; fur and skin still rot at a regular pace. Organs are unaffected by the decomposition process; testing has yet to determine the exact cause for this. SCP-331-1 shows no signs of distress during the decomposition process. SCP-331-1 can be killed by conventional methods, whereupon it remains deceased. The separation of SCP-331 and SCP-331-1 [DATA EXPUNGED] unless SCP-331-1 is deceased. It should be noted that SCP-331-1 always answers to โ€˜Tumblesโ€™ and has an amiable personality, despite what it was called or how it behaved pre-mortem.
SCP-331 was discovered when reports reached Agent โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ of a โ€˜zombie catโ€™ witnessed around โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ Park in โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ, โ–ˆโ–ˆ. Agent โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ immediately alerted the Foundation of a possible outbreak of SCP-008; MTF-โ–ˆโ–ˆ was dispatched and neutralized SCP-331-1, whereupon it was transported to Site โ–ˆโ–ˆ after no trace of SCP-008 was detected. Upon arrival research was conducted on SCP-331 that confirmed its properties.
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[ Title: SCP-314 is a 0.; Genre: Scientific; Tags: 3rdperson; Style: Dark ]
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Item #: SCP-314
Object Class: Euclid
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-314 is contained at the location of its original discovery at Site 47 which has been built around the anomaly. Local personnel publicly operate under the guise of the US Forest Service.
Although SCP-314 is highly mobile, it has never moved beyond a 50 (fifty)-meter radius of its origin point; the area delineated by this radius is known as the 'red zone'. SCP-314 has created an equally large depression in the earth below its origin point. All attempts to remove or restrain the object have thus far failed, but containment has been achieved by the construction of Site 47 itself, which is also used for various physics experiments regarding anomalous objects.
Any experiments involving SCP-314 must be cleared by Dr. Williams; see form HM-120.
With the exception of approved experimentation, all personnel are to keep clear of the red zone. SCP-314 is highly reactive to all motion within approximately 50 52 meters of its origin point.
Addendum: After incident 314-oe, researchers are reminded that the object's "kill radius" is approximately 50 meters from point of origin, and for purposes of safety should be assumed to actually be 51 meters. Although safe interaction is possible at the outer edge of the red zone, and the object may even exhibit what the late Dr. Stratham described as "playful behavior" at that range, all action within the kill radius has always been met with violent reaction.
Description: SCP-314 is a 0.97ย m long, 0.21ย m thick obelisk which is highly reflective and metallic in appearance, with tapered edges that are apparently sharpened to a molecular level. No material has ever been recovered from SCP-314.
The object is capable of levitation and extremely swift motion, although it lacks any visible means of locomotion. Although research does not indicate any true intelligence, the object is most certainly sentient of its surroundings and extremely reactive to any motions or vibrations within an approximately 50 52-meter radius.
Analysis of rubble recovered from the ground below SCP-314's origin point indicates that the object arrived at this location some time between 1975 and 1979, which is supported by pre-containment reports from civilians.
The object emits no unusual radiation save for a very faint sound which appears to be an anomalous broadcast of โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ FM, a local classic rock station. Comparisons between SCP-314's vibrations and the actual broadcast of โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ FM are identical approximately 85% of the time, although recordings from SCP-314 often include extra audio in the form of guttural sounds, snarling and occasional commentary from the late DJ โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ, who passed away in 1998 and was not employed with โ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆโ–ˆ FM after 1983.
Research Summary: SCP-314 reacts to all motion within its kill radius by impacting with the source of movement, although it ignores particulate matter smaller than 125 micrometers. SCP-314 will continue to react in this manner until the triggering object no longer moves, has exited the kill radius, or has been reduced to pieces small enough to be ignored. It displays unerring accuracy; no limit to its speed has yet been established.
Current experimentation revolves around introducing multiple targets into SCP-314's kill radius at a time to quantify its method of identifying, prioritizing and reacting to multiple targets.
Multiple slow-moving targets are often struck down in order of their introduction to the kill zone, notably in a method which suggests that SCP-314 is anticipating further objects to be introduced. In experiment 314-113, several tennis balls were tossed into the kill radius by researchers standing outside the red zone. SCP-314 bisected each ball neatly in such a manner that their remaining momentum took them out of the kill radius, while putting itself into position to strike balls not yet thrown.
SCP-314 has correctly predicted when a researcher will only pretend to throw an object, as well as when a researcher will fail to throw an object into the kill radius despite intent.
Multiple fast-moving targets, such as bullets fired into the kill radius, can produce speeds from SCP-314 that exceed the sound barrier, or even create the appearance of SCP-314 existing in more than one location simultaneously.
Experiment 314-230 flooded the containment room within Site 47. SCP-314 was able to strike at the encroaching liquid with such speed and consistency that it created an irregularly shaped dry sphere within its kill radius. The ground below SCP-314 remained dry at all times. In previous tests (and accidents) SCP-314 has allowed liquid to fall upon the ground within its kill zone.
When SCP-314 detects motion close to the edge of the kill radius it moves in erratic patterns that observers have variously interpreted as "threatening", "graceful", or "playful". These motions sometimes correspond to the individuals that provoke them, suggesting that SCP-314 may have some means of recognizing or remembering individuals to whom it has previously been exposed.
Containment Breach 7/12/20โ–ˆโ–ˆ At approximately 3:23 PM local time, SCP-314 exited its previously-defined area of operation and cut through the walls of Site 47 before returning to its place of origin. No personnel were harmed during this event. This time corresponded with an offsite review on whether or not SCP-314 should be reclassified as Safe. Whether this is coincidence or not is yet to be determined, but it clearly demonstrates that we do not know everything about this object or its motivations, or if it is capable of having any. Classification remains Euclid.
-Dr. Williams.
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[ Title: SCP-334 is a small cloud of superheated plasma in the shape of a specimen most closely resembling Vulpes vulpes, or the common red fox.; Genre: Scientific; Tags: 3rdperson; Style: Dark ]
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Item #: SCP-334
Object Class: Euclid