10-20-1946 - At 12:22 P.M, SCP-1636's body suddenly 
evacuated all bodily impurities relating to its acne. 
Testing has shown that SCP-1636's body appears to 
now be resistant to new cases of acne. Additional 
amenities have been added to its containment area, in 
exchange for voluntary cooperation with testing 
procedures regarding this new phenomenon. Currently, 
SCP-1636's requests have been primarily for books and 
toys. Care is to be taken that no media portraying the 
outdoors is given to SCP-1636. 


12-11-1952 - Due to the possibility of an ingrown hair 
causing a significant and difficult to treat infection, it has 
been given a full body electrolysis. 


5-16-1963 - Extensive testing has shown that SCP-1636 
appears to repel atmospheric impurities from the main 
body, by an unknown mechanism. This applies only to 
minor contagions, and as such current measures in 
place to preserve SCP-1636's health are not to be 
altered. 


05-20-1970 - Regularly scheduled testing has ended, as 
of this day. Any additional requests for testing should be 
proposed to Dr. 


07-20-1993 - SCP-1636 has begun to grow liver spots 
and moles, due to its advanced age. The subject reports 
these as extremely painful, and due to the impossibility 


of removing them, the subject has been given a stronger 
regimen of painkillers. Care is to be taken with the 
subjects dosage, as its age could mean that negative 
side-effects would be more pronounced. Notably, despite 
its age, SCP-1636's outer appearance has not altered 
since 1965. 


12-01-2001- SCP-1636 has complained of 'tightness' in 
regards to its skin. The significance of this is currently 
under study. 


01-07-2002 - At 14:22, SCP-1636 suddenly exhibited 
signs of extreme pain2, and collapsed to the floor. As 
personnel attempted to resuscitate it, SCP-1636's 
internal body was ejected into the containment chamber. 
SCP-1636's remains have been cleaned out by 
dermestid beetles, and placed in temporary containment. 
Post-mortem testing has shown that SCP-1636's 
epidermis retained its anomalous properties. Revision to 
containment procedures is pending. 


04-16-2004 - Testing has determined that SCP-1636 
appears to still be living skin, regularly shedding skin 
flakes and exhibiting a temperature of 37° Celsius. The 
method through which SCP-1636 regains mass lost 
through shed skin cells is unclear, as it has not been 
shown to take in any mass for sustenance or otherwise. 
In addition, it has not been noted to move since the 
death of the SCP-1636 subject. SCP-1636 reclassified 
as Safe. 


Footnotes 

1. This includes the effects of normally cognitohazardous 
phenomena such asSCP-135, andSCP-2860. 

2. In previous weeks, the subject had complained about feeling 
"tightness" inside his skin 


« SCP-1635 | SCP-1636 | SCP-1637 » 


SCP-1637: The Army of the Future 


Item #: SCP-1637 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: Due to the isolated, immobile, 
and subterranean nature of SCP-1637, Area-28 has been built at 
surface level to facilitate containment efforts. Exploration of 
SCP-1637 is currently prohibited. Area-28 must maintain a full- 
strength company (225+ personnel) with organic force application. 
Light armor vehicles and air elements tasked in direct support are to 
be maintained on-site. Satellite photographs of Jebil National Park 
are to be altered to remove the presence of Area-28 and SCP-1637. 
Standard amnestic protocol applies for all civilians attempting 
unauthorized access of Area-28. 


Instances of SCP-1637-1 or SCP-1637-2 attempting to breach 
containment are to be incapacitated and captured if possible. 
Specimens must be retained for study under humanoid containment 
protocol HCP-01 (Normal Capacity) and HCP-04 (Uber Mensch) 
respectively. Deadly force is only authorized as a last resort to 
prevent loss of life. Instances of SCP-1637-3 are to be engaged with 
deadly force until they have either been terminated or retreat back to 
SCP-1637. No pursuit into SCP-1637 is authorized at this time, 
pending O5 review of Incident 1637-13. Terminated instances of 
SCP-1637-3 must be remanded to on-site medical personnel for 
autopsy. 


Description: SCP-1637 is a factory / laboratory complex 
constructed 50-100 m below the surface of the Sahara desert, in an 
isolated portion of Jebil National Park, Tunisia. SCP-1637 is located 
at coordinates °’ "*Nby ° ’ ”E. Records recovered from the 
administrative section of Sub-Level 1 seem to suggest the facility 
was constructed in 1965, commissioned by the for 
military research and manufacturing. Foundation assets inthe are 


unable to find corroborating documentation in records. The site 


was abandoned in 1972 following multiple containment failures of 
anomalously produced and enhanced humanoids. 


The facility itself spans approximately 4 km2, and is constructed 
primarily of the surrounding bedrock and other non-anomalous utility 
material. The complex includes dormitories, cafeterias, recreation 
areas, hydroponic growing facilities, power generators, water 
treatment facilities, and significant expanses of industrial machinery 
and medical equipment. Several additional surface access points 
were destroyed deliberately by cave in, possibly during SCP-1637’s 
original abandonment. Larger chambers dedicated to the production 
or testing of SCP-1637-1, SCP-1637-2, and SCP-1637-3 have been 
lined with an as yet unidentified grey metal which is highly resistant 
to damage and corrosion. Attempts to harvest samples for analysis 
have thus far been unsuccessful. Computational, surveillance, and 
engineering equipment recovered from SCP-1637 all display 
technological sophistication rivaling that of modern (post-2010) 
analogues, although some design differences in hardware 
architecture and organization have been noted. 


At irregular intervals, SCP-1637 will create and release a variable 
number of SCP-1637-1, SCP-1637-2, and SCP-1637-3. These 
entities will immediately begin combat maneuvers against present 
Foundation personnel, whether within or outside the main 
installation. Organizational and combat abilities vary between 
instances and designations. 


SCP-1637-1 refers to any humanoid entities originating from 
SCP-1637 that most closely resemble modern humans. Entities are 
1.8 m tall and of muscular build. All instances of SCP-1637-1 are 
genetically identical copies of General , although approximately 
13% of those observed have exhibited some visible congenital 
defect. Deformities range from missing/club limbs, cleft palate/lip, 
abnormal hair patterns, and cyclocephaly!. How SCP-1637-1 
instances are able to survive with these debilitating deformities is 
unknown. Instances display sentience, knowledge of firearms 
operation, ability to follow spoken commands and communicate 
verbally in . These entities are not sapient, and will self- 
terminate by starvation unless ordered to eat. 


SCP-1637-2 designates those instances of SCP-1637-1 which have 


been modified with cybernetic components. Common augmentations 
include: 


¢ Additional cameras/lenses for low-light or thermal vision 
* Robotic exoskeletons 

¢ Incendiary weapons 

¢ Arm-mounted automatic rifles 

¢ Circular saws, chainsaws, or long fixed blades 
Electronic components grafted into the skull for unknown 
purpose 

¢ Loudspeakers or radios grafted to the throat 


SCP-1637-2 instances demonstrate sapience, and have the ability 
to coordinate SCP-1637-1 movements and activities via verbal and 
gestural commands. The modifications made to SCP-1637-2 are not 
attached in such a way that neural interface is feasible. Due to their 
unwieldy and poorly constructed nature, components have been 
known to disengage from SCP-1637-2 with very little force applied. 
In about half of observed cases, these components will still operate 
autonomously until their originating instance of SCP-1637-2 is 
terminated. 


Designation SCP-1637-3 has been assigned to instances of 
SCP-1637-1 which have undergone such extreme modification that 
their biological systems are not readily visible. These entities are 
broken down into three sub-designations. 


¢ SCP-1637-3A: A humanoid torso shape mounted on dual- 
tread chassis, 2.5 m tall x 1.5 m wide x 3 m long. Two banks 
of 6 unidentified RPG launchers each have been mounted in 
the position of the torso's arms, and a single 155 mm cannon 
mounted over the left shoulder. Ammunition does not appear 
to be limited. The torso and head of the originating 
SCP-1637-1 instance remains intact within an armored 
exoskeleton. 

¢ SCP-1637-3B: A 2 mx 2 mx 2 m six wheeled omnidirectional 
chassis with minimal armor and one 20 mm rotary autocannon 
on an omnidirectional mount. Ammunition does not appear to 
be limited. An adult human brain suspended in a translucent 
green oxygenated protein/glucose soup has been attached to 
the targeting and locomotion systems of the main body via 


cables of variegated design. No two instances have been 
connected in precisely the same manner. 

SCP-1637-3C: Spherical automaton 1.5 m in diameter with no 
visible seams, capable of levitation through unknown means. 
24 distinct limbs containing various weapons, tools, and 
manipulation appendages have been observed emerging from 
the main chassis during operation. The collective volume and 
mass of all component parts of an SCP-1637-3C instance is 
approximately 5x the mass and volume of an assembled unit. 
A fetal instance of SCP-1637-1 suspended in a liquid nitrogen 
solution at the center of the instance serves as the control unit 
for each instance of SCP-1637-3C. This is connected to the 
rest of the unit via 24 gold electrodes grafted to the fetus’s 
spinal column. 


Based on analysis of SCP-1637-3’s interactions with SCP-1637-1 
and SCP-1637-2, it is hypothesized that SCP-1637-3C instances 
possess the highest functional intelligence of all other designations 
and serves as central command when present. 


Document 1637-C-BR: Below is a partial transcription of a brochure 
recovered from a client receiving area in Sub-level 1. 


Prometheus Labs 
Defensive Products 


War is changing. Change with it. 


est. 1965 


Infantry Unit Mark I: The back-bone of any Military 
Force is, and always will be, man-power. The Infantry 
Unit Mark | will fulfill that need without putting strain on 
your local population. Simply provide a DNA sample from 
the person of your choice, and our patented bio- 
replication technology will create for you literally 
thousands of strong, obedient footmen to fill out the 


ranks of your armed forces. Unit Mark | will never 
disobey an order or defect from a mission, no matter 
what the risk. Guaranteed to last at least 2 years with 
proper care”. 


$1.2 million USD / 1000 units 


Infantry Unit Mark II: For situations where not only 
heavy ordnance, but intimidation and psychological 
warfare is desirable, the Infantry Unit Mark ll is a 
formidable option. The core unit is the same as our Mark 
| model, but includes various made-to order 
augmentations. Night vision, terrain clearing, speed 
enhancements, on-board weapons systems, and 
command units are available, just to name a few. 


Starting at $1.75 million USD / 1000 units 


Intelligent Heavy Armored Vehicle: Durable enough to 
provide a viable Main Battle Tank option, the IHAV is 
excellent for use against light, mechanized, and armored 
targets. Each unit is operated by a singular 
consciousness; no more lapses in communication; no 
more breaks in reloading procedure. Small and agile 
means they’re harder to hit; our folded space ammunition 
technology means that the IHAV unit has the staying 
power needed to finish even the most demanding 
missions. 


$599,000 USD Each 


High Mobility Reconnaissance Vehicle: This unit is 
designed with rapid movement and intelligence in mind. 
Long range visual sensors, high functional intelligence, 
and a maximum speed of 70 km/h over terrain that would 
bring traditional armored vehicles to a halt, the HMRV 
unit can transmit visual and terrain data back to your 
position over 500 km away. The 20 mm rotary 


autocannon is capable of incapacitating or destroying 
infantry units and most light to medium armored vehicles 
as well. 


$799,000 USD Each 


Optimal Remote Battalion Commander: Our most 
advanced weapon system, the ORBCOM is a hyper 
intelligent command unit capable of managing your 
entire arsenal of Prometheus Defense products. It can 
traverse any terrain, needs no sleep, no fuel, no 
ammunition, and is capable of interpreting and 
implementing even the most complicated and extensive 
of battle plans. On-board systems for defense, 
administration, communication, reconnaissance, and 
repair will turn your Prometheus Arsenal into a complete, 
self-sustaining military branch. 


$2.5 million USD Each 


Document 1637-AD-TM: The following tele-memos (a proprietary 
analogue of e-mail) were recovered from the administrative offices 
of Sub-level 1. 


28/01/1972 @ 0938 
From: Youssef 

To: Rami 

Subject: PICK TWO 


The units can’t hold up to this regimen of training, and 
neither can the equipment making them. Not only will we 
miss the order deadline, but we may never put another 
off the line unless corporate is willing to ease up on the 
demand. Someone tell those damn __ : Faster, Better, 
Cheaper. Pick Two! 


28/01/1972 @ 1024 
From: Rami 

To: Youssef 

Subject: Re: PICK TWO 


Do not talk that way about clients in official 
communications, Youssef. All of this is centrally 
recorded. 


Regarding your concerns, I’m inclined to agree at least in 
part. But considering the alternative to supplying 
‘conventional’ weaponry for a ground war in the 

I’m not going to lose sleep over a few blown breakers 
and a half-dozen corpses. No one wants to live ina 
radioactive wasteland, do they? 


21/02/1972 @ 1354 
From: Youssef 

To: Rami 

Subject: Re: PICK TWO 


| DON’T BELIEVE IT. When, exactly, were they going to 
inform us? must have been planning this for a damn 
year! It’s not as though just phoned him up last night 
on a whim! “Oh hey! | was just in the neighborhood and 
thought I’d drop by for the most pivotal moment in foreign 
policy history! How’s tomorrow sound for you??” So now 
we're all out in the cold sitting on more than half a million 
super-weapons and we have to just eat the check? 


No more, Rami. I’m finished. My resignation is in. I’m 
leaving tonight and you should come with me. If you 
don't... Well, I've warned you. 


God be with you. 


21/02/1972 @ 1605 
From: Rami 

To: Youssef 

Subject: Re: PICK TWO 


God have mercy, Youssef! | only just saw this! Tell me 
you are still here! What have you done?! 


Footnotes 
1. Anormally fatal congenital defect resulting in the formation of a 


single large eye in the center of the forehead. 


« SCP-1636 | SCP-1637 | SCP-1638 » 


SCP-1638: Silence 


Item #: SCP-1638 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1638 is contained in 
provisional Site-107, built on-site at —_, California. The site has 
been designated as a restricted wildlife preserve. A 4-meter-tall wire 
fence has been erected around the perimeter of the site, and 
security personnel posing as forest rangers are to turn away any 
civilians approaching the area. Personnel assigned to the site are to 
carry some form of personal audio reproduction equipment (MP3 
players, Smart phones, etc.) at all times. Operation of any 
machinery or equipment which may result in sounds exceeding 85 
decibels is restricted outside of testing, to prevent unintentional 
triggering of a Harpo event.