Of course, some claim that the ceremony and emotional state that 
comes from wearing a fancy robe and hat and carrying a staff can 
help the thaumaturge perform their working. If it works for you, more 
power to you. Me personally, | think that robes are way too breezy 
and staffs are a pain in the ass to carry around. 


What is the process for becoming a Type Blue? 


If you figure it out, publish your results. There's a ten million dollar 
prize on the line for the first person who figures out how that works. 


Because really... no one knows. We just don't know why it is that 
some people gain the ability to manipulate magic and others don't. It 
seems to be linked to genetics in some cases. In other cases, it 
seems to be linked to intelligence, or close proximity to magical 
effects. But then there are 'wildcat' mages that appear out of 
nowhere, defying all perceived factors. 


The best analogy I've seen is cancer. There are a lot of risk factors 
involved in whether you will get cancer: age, genetics, environment, 
exposure to carcinogens, and so on and so forth... but whether or 
not you're actually going to get cancer is mostly a matter of luck. 


"| guess that's everything then. I've got one more thing to say, then 
you're all dismissed. 


"The consumption of alcohol is a pretty-much universal means of 
establishing brotherhood and friendship. You see examples all the 
way from Christ's Last Supper, to the cult of Dionysus, to frat and 
stag nights all around the world. | personally am a fan of sessions: 
similar to the Chinese yum cha, where the drinking and eating is 
secondary to the fellowship and conversation around the table. 


"What I'm trying to say is: the seminar may be over, but there's no 
reason why the conversation has to end. Feel free to meet me at the 
enlisted club, and I'll buy the first round of drinks." 


Thaumatology Seminar Series 
« Thaumatic Workings | Return to GOC Hub | END» 


Roc Series Deicide Drone, Prototype Model 


PHYSICS Records 


Equipment Dossier Excerpt 


Jointly-Constructed Airborne Engagement Drone (J-CAED) 


+2Gen/GenAlt 
History 


The concept for the Jointly-Constructed Airborne Engagement 
Drone was developed at the request of the Coalition by a venture 
consisting of members of the paratech manufacturer 
"Anderson Robotics" and personnel of PTOLEMY Division. J- 
CAEDs were designed as remote liquidation tool for level 5 and 6 
Threat Entities, specifically those of mythological significance, 
serving as an alternative response to the use of Ultra-Heavy 
Engagement Chassis, thus preventing the potential loss off Coalition 
operatives. The choice of a large imitation of a falcon-like bird was 
chosen as per request of GOC member organizations (such as Pr- 
Ankh-n-Ab [The Djehutian House of Life], Haudenosaunee [League 
of Paramerican Nations], Society for Olympian Restoration, and 
others), who pushed this design to provide occult symbolic 
protection’ to the drones. As of time of writing, the first prototype 
(codenamed "PERSEUS") is currently being constructed, completed 
an will be field tested within a time range of four to five months. 


Overview 
The J-CAED is a heavy engagement drone (designed to vaguely 


resemble a raptor, or bird of prey), remotely controlled by a "pilot" 
from the regional central command center. The drone achieves flight 


of-sight, its purpose does not seem to be to attack but merely to 
startle. The reason for this is unknown, and no further research is 
pending to determine its motives. 


While the primary method appears to be triggering a startled 
reaction via close proximity, the SCP has also shown varied other 
postures in the presence of observers who have become used to its 
effects. In the cases of these observers, the statue has assumed 
other postures a comfortable distance away, including reclining on a 
table, "sitting" on a chair, and in one instance, huddled in a corner 
as if terrified. Given that the observers who reported these postures 
also mentioned that they were left feeling uneasy, it is theorized that 
this may simply be a secondary method of generating reactions. 


Addendum: 


/ /  - Object upgraded to Euclid class after statue somehow 
managed to appear on the other side of Site and manifest directly 
behind Dr. in his office. Additional observational measures are 
to be put in place to prevent future incidents. 


Researcher's note: | don't give a flying rat about the budget; keep 
this damn thing contained! Turning around in a dim office to see this 
thing a half-inch away from your nose is guaranteed to take years 
from your life. And given what we deal with, we don't have many to 
spare. -Dr. 


« SCP-649 | SCP-650 | SCP-651 » 


via both anti-gravity generators located on the lower half of the body 
and the movement of wings for propulsion and steering. The exact 
composition of the J-CAED is classified to all except for High 
Command and those assigned to Project ROC. Some of the more 
notable specification are included below, as to give the reader an 
idea of what the J-CAED is capable of. 


« A majority of design aspects were carried over from similar 
machinery such as the Mark III U-HEC ("Orange Suit") and 
the Merlin Series Aerial Drone. 

Regenerative metal hull (carried over from the Anderson 
robotics Aplomado Series Facility Defense Unit product). 
Wings possess feather-like structures, made of the same 
material, which can be dislodged and fired at targets. 
Electric generators, able to create massive electrical sparks 
(similar to those produced by Tesla coils and electrical 
storms), located in regular intervals on the surface of the 
drones. 

Thaumatological wards, located on the inside of the drone’s 
hull, as well as in the hardware, to prevent thaumatological 
assault. 

A modified Scranton Reality Anchor, located in the chest, to 
prevent manipulation of the drone by Type Greens and similar 
entities. 


PSYCHE Records 


History of Project ROC (cont.) 


The first prototype (Codenamed "PERSEUS") showed prowess in 
test runs and was field tested against a manifestation of KTE-4503- 
Ragweed-Faraday (“Non-Terrestrial Cloudbank”), the most readily 
available threat, which had appeared in the Yukon wilderness. 


Involved Assets included: 


* 6 Operatives from Strike Team 2654 — "Weathermen". 
* Operative "Deskcat" (controlling PERSEUS remotely from 


Central Command). 

* GOCA Amelia4. 

¢ J-CAED-01 (PERSEUS) (Remotely controlled by Operative 
"Deskcat"). 


Threat Entity Database Entry 


Threat ID: 
KTE-4503-Ragweed-Faraday — "Non-Terrestrial Cloudbank" 


Authorized Response Level: 


4 (Severe Threat) 


Description: 


A Biological airborne mass (hereafter referred to as Component 
Alfa), superficially resembling baseline terrestrial cumulonimbus 
clouds. The surface of component is covered with eyes, tendrils, and 
mouths, apparently serving no functional purpose. Capable of 
generating electrical discharges (Component Bravo) that can inhabit 
electrical devices (causing Alfa Component growth within), as well 
as act as baseline terrestrial lightning. Electromagnetic means can 
repulse and destroy both components. Entity manifests in the 
baseline via a Spatial Tear (Component Charlie), speculated to 
connect to either a pocket universe or parallel reality. If left 
unchecked, Alfa and Bravo Components will expand from the 
Charlie component indefinitely. 


Rules of Engagement: 


Remain in cover to prevent electric shocks. Do not use or expose 
electrical devices not covered in electric repellent shielding. Do not 
directly engage without wearing a Mk. II Electrical Protection Gear. 
The only effective method of liquidation is the aforementioned 


Electromagnetic means (such as Electromagnetic Ballista or Mk. V1 
Handheld Electromagnetic Manipulators). Assessment Teams who 
encounter the parathreat in the field are to take cover and call for 
backup. Strike Teams are to locate Component Charlie and close it 
via Scranton Reality Anchors or similar reality distortion 
suppressant, then liquidate remaining Components. 


History: 


The entity was first encountered in 1947 during Operation 
CHALLENGERS, when a bank of the Alfa Component was observed 
over an ODESSA/OBSKURA encampment. Coalition scientists 
theorized that experiments made by involving reality probing 
attracted the attention of the parathreat to the baseline, however, 
due to the complete destruction of the facility by the entity. The KTE 
has manifested multiple times since, but usually far between other 
points of manifestation both in time and location. 


eee | 

Appendix IV: 

As of 1963, the use of thaumatological methods to suppress the 
Charlie Component have been replaced with newly invented 
Scranton Reality Distortion Technology. 

Appendix V: 

As of the 23rd recorded assault on KTE-4503 by the Coalition, no 


+1Gen or +2Gen paratechnology may be used when interacting with 
the parathreat. 


PHYSICS Records 


Assault Report 4503-23: 


3-4-2017, 16:30: KTE-4503 manifestations spotted. 
GOCA Amelia approaches. 


3-4-2017, 16:35: GOCA Amelia reaches KTE-4503. J- 
CAED-01 launched and engages KTE-4503 with 
"combustive hull" maneuver. Assault proves effective. 
KTE-4503 turns all attention on J-CAED-01. J-CAED-01 
moves away from GOCA Amelia, which is subsequently 
free to locate breach. 


3-4-2017, 16:45: 25% of manifestation’s mass liquidated 
by J-CAED-01. 


3-4-2017, 16:48: Connection to J-CAED-01 lost. GOCA 
Amelia activated Faraday Hull Shield to block assault 
from manifestations. Search continues, but is slowed by 
assault. 


3-4-2017, 16:53: GOCA Amelia assaulted by J- 
CAED-01, which is deemed compromised by KTE-4503. 
Anti-parathreat ballista engaged on J-CAED-01. 


3-4-2017, 17:19: Breach located via EVEDAR System. 
Assault on J-CAED-01 continues. 


3-4-2017, 17:23: J-CAED-01 succumbs to damage and 
falls. GOCA Amelia suffered moderate damage, with 3 
operatives injured during assault. 


3-4-2017, 17:26-17:30: Breach reached. Onboard SRA’s 
activated. Breach fully closes after 3 miniutes. SRA 
disengaged and Ballista engaged on remaining 
KTE-4503 mass. 


3-4-2017, 18:45-18:47: KTE-4503's mass fully 
liquidated. J-CAED-01’s crash site located. Recovery of 
J-CAED-01 commenced. 


3-6-2017, 19:21: J-CAED-01 fully recovered from crash 
site. 


PTOLEMY Records 


AOD (Armaments Used in Destruction) report from the files of 
Horrace Wallace, Quartermaster Seargent-Sector 10 


Quartermasters 
Division- 


item Designatio Titie Qty 

1 +2Gen-AGE GOC Anti- 1 
grav 
Battleship 
Amelia 

Notes: Ship’s 

hull received 

45% damage 

from the 

PERSEUS 

Unit. Sent in 

for drydock at 

Airbase 

Renegade 

Bravo. 

Approximate 

repair time is 

5 weeks. 

2 +2Gen-SRA_ Scranton 4 
Reality 
Anchor 

Notes: 

Functioned as 

normal, no 

additional 

notes. 

3 +2Gen-FHSG Faraday Hull 1 
Shield 
Generator 

Notes: Partly 

overloaded. 

Minor circuity 

repairs 

needed. 


4 +2Gen- 
EMagB 

Notes: 

Approximately 

an average of 

67% of 

battery spent 

during 

engagement. 

Retired for 4 

days to 

recharge. 

5 +1Gen- 
EVEDAR 


Notes: 

Functioned as 

normal, no 

additional 

notes. 

6 +2Gen-J- 
CAED-01 


Notes: Shot 
down after 
Internal 
Hardware 
was 
compromised 
by paratheat. 
Onsite 
appraisal 
deemed the 
drone 
irreparable. 
Wreckage 


Electromagmet#t 


Ballista 


EVEDAR 
Location 
System. 


Jointly- 
Constructed 
Airborne 
Engagement 
Drone, 
Prototype 1 
(PERSEUS) 


{ 


{ 


sent to 
Airbase 
Renegade 
Delta for 
further 
analysis. 


To: GraceSaker@AndersonRobotics, 
Matthew@AndersonRobotics, 
Clara@AndersonRobotics, cog.ymelotp| 
eignetubilah#cog.ymelotp|eignetubilah, cog.ymelotp| 
eigneecnal#cog.ymelotp|eigneecnal, ... 

From: cog.ymelotp|eigneretnuh#cog.ymelotp|eigneretnuh 
Subject: PERSEUS failure 


Prototype got infected by sentient electromagnetic 
energy and was shot down. We need to go back to the 
drawing board, fix this problem, and suss out any similar 
problems in the design so this doesn’t happen again. 
Meeting at 10:00 Hours. 


Hunter, Engineering, Ptolemy Division, United Nation 
Global Occult Coalition. 


To: cog.ymelotp|eigneretnuh#cog.ymelotp|eigneretnuh 
From: GraceSaker@AndersonRobotics 
Subject: RE: PERSEUS failure 


Expect all Anderson personnel except for P. Richards to 
be accounted for (Peter’s caught the flu). 


| would like to bring up our previous recommendation on 
changing of the body plan of the drone. The raptor 
design choice and the difficulties surrounding 
accommodations for it are the likeliest culprits for the 
failure. 


-Grace Saker, Anderson Robotic, Roc Project. 


To: GraceSaker@AndersonRobotics, 
From: cog.ymelotp|eigneretnuh#cog.ymelotp|eigneretnuh 


Subject: RE: RE: PERSEUS failure 


Sorry to hear about Peter, hope he gets better. As for the 
problem you’ve brought up, the council has made it clear 
they want the drone to fit the occult significant they want. 
I’ve made requests for a change, but as it stands, we’re 
stuck with this design, so we’d better not waste time 
complaining and fix it. 


Hunter, Engineering, Ptolemy Division, United Nation 
Global Occult Coalition. 


PSYCHE Records 


History of the ROC Project (cont.) 


J-CAED-01 was compromised during assault and accompanying 
Strike Team was forced to neutralize the drone. Wreckage was 
returned to Airbase Renegade Delta and dismantled. 


The second prototype (Codenamed "PROCNE") was constructed 
with counters to defects seen in its predecessor (such as the 
insulation of hardware casing to prevent parathreat inhabitation) and 
other minor improvements to design. Prototype was field tested 
against KTE-7651-Wiseman-Burrhus ("Lady of Gibraltar") alongside 
Strike Team 4306 — "Big Fat Greek Culling". 


PHYSICS Records 


AT/ST Patrol Report (Debrief) 
Involved Assessment/Strike Team: 
ST-4305 


Filing Operative: 


"Mulliner" 8428A53 1/4306 
Mission (Location/Objective): 


TE manifested on the "Rock of Gibraltar" landmark, in 
the eponymous nation. TE displayed mental dominating 
abilities on locals, and appeared to be the cause behind 
recent missing persons within the area. We were sent in 
alongside the new J-CAED prototype to neutralized the 
threat, and recover the missing locals, if possible. 


Encounter Report/Enemy Description: 


Large feminine humanoid, suspected to be Hamlet-Class 
Ectomorphic Entity® by the assessment team. Entity’s 
apparel resembled that of Nasrid Grenadian culture. 
Capable of taking control of the minds of others and 
bending them to its will, seemingly by overwriting their 
personality and memories (I’m sure the average 
Gibraltarian wouldn’t know Arabic). 


Encountered TE and affected locals near "Tower of 
Homage", remaining ruin of Moorish Castle, while we 
swept over the area in the whirly. They'd been digging in 
the ground, looking for something | guess. Most of the 
locals immediately charged as soon as they knew we 
were there. PROCNE tried hitting them with some sort of 
electrical discharge. Didn’t work, so we had to take them 
down the hard way. All nonlethal and most of the lethal 
methods at our disposal had no effect. Complete 
destruction of the body deemed necessary, so we busted 
out the flamethrowers. PROCNE had engaged the TE 
head on while we cleared the other. 


At this time, some of the children’ had stopped digging 
and said something in Arabic to the TE. No idea what 
they said, but the entity immediately stopped engaging 
PROCNE and disappeared into the hole. PROCNE 
dropped a small barrage of explosives over the hole and 
somehow that cleared away the remaining soil (makes 
sense to me), revealing some stone structure. TE rose