not allowed. 


In return for their compliance with these demands, the Five Tribes of 
SCP-3778-A expect that the Foundation adhere to the following: 


¢ The Foundation is to not actively detain any instances of 
SCP-3778-A, unless they pose an active threat to the 
Foundation or the Five Tribes, or are voluntarily participating 
in the Methuselah Project. 

¢ The Foundation is to sway the domestic policy of the United 
States to preserve the Gulf Coast against the effects of sea 
level rise and other forms of climate change, as well as 
facilitate the creation of additional national parks. 

« The Foundation is to deploy positive memetic devices on the 
internet to bolster the acceptance of the Virginia Opossum 
among the general population, and to discourage the concept 
of the Virginia Opossum being a form of vermin. 

¢ The Foundation must focus significant resources on the 
Methuselah Project, which involves the extension of the 
lifespan of the Virginia Opossum. Details on the projected 
timeline of the Methuselah Project can be found in Addendum 
3778-MPT. 


The Foundation must also stymie the technological progress of 
SCP-3778-A for as long as possible, while still maintaining positive 
relations. For this reason, all interference with the progress of 
SCP-3778-A must be conducted via clandestine operations. Stages 
of the Methuselah Project must not be completed ahead of 
schedule. 


Description: SCP-3778 is an anomalous type of Vitis Vinifera, or 
Common Grapevine. Like any other grapevine, SCP-3778 produces 
grapes (henceforth referred to as SCP-3778-1). While these grapes 
do not lead to any changes when ingested by humans, their 
anomalous properties manifest when they are consumed by any 
member of the genus Didelphis, causing rapid neural restructuring 
and development. Through ingestion of SCP-3778-1, any opossum 
can reach sapience. Opossums that have reached sapience through 
SCP-3778-1 are henceforth referred to as SCP-3778-A. 


SCP-3778, SCP-3778-1, and SCP-3778-A are all genetically and 


physically identical to their non-anomalous counterparts, making 
detection of these anomalies difficult. 


Upon reaching sapience, SCP-3778-A instances will attempt to 
enlighten their non-sapient counterparts. While opossums do not 
normally exhibit social behavior, instances of SCP-3778-A seem to 
attract other members of their species to them. This attraction 
appears to extend out km, though vocalization, sight, pheromones, 
and seem to aid the process. Once a sufficient congregation 
size has been reached, SCP-3778-A will provide SCP-3778-1 to the 
other opossums present, allowing them to also reach sapience, and 
thus forming more instances of SCP 3778-A. SCP 3778-A can also 
be created by natural birth between two instances of SCP-3778-A or 
one SCP-3778-A instance and a non-anomalous opossum. 


The intelligence of SCP-3778-A is comparable to that of a human, 
and instances are capable of learning human languages. SCP-3778- 
A shows special preference for learning and using Cajun, French, 
Spanish, English, and various forms of Creole, though these 
preferences are primarily attributable to the region that SCP-3778-A 
achieved sentience in. Due to the innate differences of biology 
between humans and opossums (specifically regarding the mouth 
and throat) SCP-3778-A instances vocalize distinct syntax patterns 
and accents that are markedly different from any human speech. 
Efforts to streamline communication between humans and 
SCP-3778-A are ongoing. 


As of writing, all instances of SCP-3778-A have coalesced into the 
aforementioned Five Tribes. See Addendum 3778-5T for details on 
each tribe. 


SCP-3778-A possesses a primitive albeit rapidly advancing 
technological level. SCP-3778-A, as of now, has technology 
comparable to humanity during the Early Bronze Age. While the 
Foundation maintains technological superiority, years ago 
SCP-3778-A was at pre-agricultural levels, indicating a rapid level of 
advancement. Unchecked, SCP-3778-A may potentially lead to an 
SK-Class dominance shift scenario. Countermeasures are currently 
in place to prevent SCP-3778-A from gaining a large enough 
population’ or from gaining great enough political unity to mount an 
offensive against Foundation activities. The possibility that 


SCP-3778-1’s effects will spread from the Virginia Opossum to other 
members of the Didelphis family cannot be ruled out. As the majority 
of the opossum population lies in Latin America, coordination 
between the Foundation, the Mexican government, and various 
Central American nations have been dedicated to the elimination of 
suspected instances of SCP-3778. 


+ Show Addendum 3778- 
MPT. LEVEL 3 CLEARANCE OR HIGHER REQUIRED 


Addendum 3778-MPT: 
Methuselah Project Proposal 
Date: 11/04/20 


Goal: The aim of the Methuselah Project is to 
promote diplomatic relations between 
SCP-3778-A and the Foundation by aiding not 
just SCP-3778-A, but a// opossums with curing 
one of their most ancient ailments: their 
lifespan. Most opossums only live two years in 
the wild, and up to four in good captivity. The 
truth is that this is far too short to be able to 
maintain convenient diplomatic relations. This 
fact also causes many instances of SCP-3778- 
A distress, upon learning of their short natural 
lifespan, and solving this issue would put 
SCP-3778-A in our debt. To facilitate trust 
between the opossum race and mankind, we 
propose that the Foundation begin the 
Methuselah Project. Through simple genetic 
engineering and viral therapy, we can increase 
the lifespan of the Virginia Opossum by over a 
factor of ten. 


Timeline: 
Early 20 : The Methuselah Project will begin. 


20 : The necessary genes for life extension 


will be isolated. 


20 : Testing will begin. Testing is to be 
conducted on volunteering SCP-3778-A 
participants. 


20 : By this time, testing is expected to yield 
positive results for genetic modification trials. 


20 : Isolation period of modified SCP-3778-A 
will expire. If no long-term health problems are 
identified, Methuselah Project will move on to 
the next stage. 


20 : Engineering of a suitable delivery method 
of the genetic modification (SCP-3778-B) will 
commence. 


20 : If suitable delivery method is constructed, 
begin mass-deployment of SCP-3778-B via 
[REDACTED] to increase the lifespan of all 
instances of SCP-3778-A, and non-anomalous 
Virginia Opossums. 


+ Show Addendum 3778-5T 


The Five Tribes? is the common name for the various 
hierarchical organizations that SCP-3778-A has 
organized itself into. Such polities are geographically 
based, and are in areas where the non-anomalous 
Virginia Opossum is also usually found. A map for the 
territory claimed by the five tribes can be found below. 


The Five Tribes are as follows: 


The Great Lakes Clans: Due to the low temperatures 
that the Great Lakes region reaches during the winter, 
this is the smallest of the Five Tribes. Until recently, the 
Great Lakes Clans engaged in conflict with its southern 
neighbors for food and territory. Upon discovery by the 
Foundation, all conflict was ordered to cease, and aid by 


the Foundation to the Great Lakes Clans has raised the 
standard of living, as well as easing political tensions 
between the Tribes. Shown in green. 


Appalachia: Appalachia comprises the eastern coast of 
the United States, and the Appalachian Mountains. It is 
one of the larger SCP-3778-A polities, and claims 
significant territory. Appalachia is also a production 
powerhouse, as it holds mineral deposits that are vital to 
SCP-3778-A’s technological development. Appalachia 
formed after seceding from the Gulf Empire, making it 
the second recorded SCP-3778-A state to emerge. 
Shown in pink. 


The Midwest Association: The Midwest Association 
occupies the outer reaches of contiguous opossum 
influence, and recently was observed making forays into 
Colorado for colonization efforts. The Midwest 
Association has since been ordered to cease expansion, 
under the pretense that they should “focus more on 
internal development first’. Shown in yellow. 


United Pacifica: United Pacifica is the newest of the 
Five Tribes. It has a larger population that the Great 
Lakes Clans, but holds less influence over intertribal 
politics due to its distance from the other polities. Shown 
in blue. 


The Gulf Empire: The Gulf Empire is the oldest and 
largest surviving3 entities of the Five Tribes, being 
founded in 1898 by Emperor Sesame |. The Gulf Empire 
wields significant influence over all other organizations, 
and has been the most vocal about the pursuance of the 
Methuselah Project. While once encompassing most of 
the territory claimed by instances of SCP-3778-A, rapid 
technological advancement and political turmoil have 
rendered it less powerful than it was at its height. Shown 
in red. 


Map of the various political entities that SCP-3778-A has organized 


itself into 


+ Transcript of interview with SCP-3778- 
A instance. LEVEL FOUR CREDENTIALS REQUIRED 


Addendum 3778-A6: 
Interviewer: Dr. Clarke 


Interviewed: An instance of SCP-3778-A, 
henceforth known as “Milkshake”, who is a 
relatively prominent member of the Gulf 
Empire’s Noble Council. 


Forward: In the following interview, Dr. Clarke 
and Milkshake discuss the Methuselah Project. 


Note: Like all instances of SCP-3778-A, 
Milkshake uses different speech patterns, 
some cultural, others innate to her biology. 
The transcript below does not modify these 
patterns, but does provide translations. 


<Begin Log, : hours, // > 
Dr. Clarke: Welcome, SCP-3778-A. 


Milkshake: Mi nzeme eés Milksheek. (My 
name is Milkshake.) 


Dr. Clarke: Yes, of course. Sorry, Milkshake. 
How are you today. 


Milkshake: Gud. (Good.) 
Milkshake clicks her lips twice?4. 
Milkshake: Gurp? (Grape?) 


Dr. Clarke: 'fraid not, Milkshake. No grapes for 
right now. 


Milkshake droops her head and lays down 


on the table. 


Dr. Clarke: What would you like to talk about 
today? 


Milkshake: Médusela (Methuselah). 


Dr. Clarke: Well, that’s fine. What particular 
points of the Methuselah Project would you 
like to discuss? 


Milkshake: Not faest 6fof. (Not fast enough.) 


Dr. Clarke: |’m sorry, we’re working on it. 
These things take time and- 


Milkshake: Go feestir. Or fren ho mur. (Go 
faster, or friends no more.) 


Milkshake growls slightly and proceeds to 
clean herself. Milkshake is unresponsive to 
any further inquiry, and growls when 
approached by Dr. Clarke. Session ends. 


<End Log, : hours, // > 


Footnotes 

1. Itis estimated that the population of SCP-3778-A currently lies 
somewhere around 150,000 instances. 

2. Not all of the “Five Tribes” actually follow a tribal form of political 
organization. 

3. Other SCP-3778-A groups were known to exist, but only recently 
has communication been established between SCP-3778-A and the 
Foundation to allow understanding of the political divisions present. 
4. Among all opossums, including non-anomalous instances, this is 
seen as a sign of eagerness. 


SCP-3779: A Greenhouse: Or, How D-80801 Learned 
To Give In And Embrace Nature 


Item #: SCP-3779 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: Provisional Site 3779 has been 
constructed around SCP-3779 to serve as its containment facility. 
Provisional Site 3779 consists of a perimeter fence, personnel 
quarters, and 2 research buildings. 


Plants within SCP-3779 are to be watered according to each 
species' requirements, and adequate sunlight should be able to 
reach all of the plants within. If necessary, UV lamps can be placed 
on the outside of SCP-3779 facing in. Personnel permitted to enter 
SCP-3779 are to conduct equipment checks before and after 
entering the structure to ensure no objects are left within. 


In the event that an unauthorized object is left within SCP-3779, 
containment teams are to extract the object as quickly as possible. 
Necessary force is to be used, though teams should attempt to limit 
as much damage to the structure as possible. 


SCP-3779 (pictured on the left) during the initial containment 


phase. 


Description: SCP-3779 is a 47 square meter greenhouse located in 
southwestern lowa. Within SCP-3779 are various species of potted 
flora, either hanging from hooks attached to the ceiling or resting on 
tables or shelves. Written on the inside walls of SCP-3779 in black 
paint are 8 glyphs of unknown meaning and origin’. 


When a foreign object2 is introduced to SCP-3779, the plants within 
will begin to exhibit some of the properties of the object.3 The 
means by which SCP-3779 chooses which properties to gain is 
currently unknown. Over the course of approximately 12 hours, 


of a lighthouse built in that era. The lamp room of SCP-491 contains 
a Mesoradial Fresnel Lens lit by a Dalen Light. Cutting off electrical 
power to the lamp has no effect on the activation of SCP-491. All 
attempts to contain the light produced by SCP-491 have failed. The 
light emitted by SCP-491 is independent of the state of the lamp 
room; complete removal of lighting components did not prevent 
activation. Light emitted by SCP-491 can be influenced by 
sufficiently reflective surfaces, so long as the light reaches the sea. 
See Incident Log 491-032 for details on attempts to focus SCP-491 
into a continuous loop. 


Addendum 491-1: An interview with the former owner of SCP-491, 
Hanna, was discovered in the Nova Scotia Archives by Agent 
, who submitted it to the Foundation. 


Foreword: The following transcript is an excerpt from a 
local news tribute conducted by Tyler Musuko, for 
Hanna, the former owner of the lighthouse. 


<Commence Transcript> 


Musuko: Today indeed marks a sad day for : 
Just recently a local hero, Hanna, passed away. A 
former sailor in Australia, the sinking of his ship on a reef 
forced him into early retirement. He moved from town to 
town, including Cape Elizabeth, before finally finding his 
home here in beautiful , Nova Scotia. He will 
always be remembered for his valiant efforts in manning 
the lighthouse, saving countless ships, no matter the 
weather or the hour, from the treacherous seas 
surrounding him. He gave his life last week, diving into 
the frigid waters to save the crew of the S.S. Kellar, 
endangered by the rocky seas. We will always remember 
his undying dedication and caring. Farewell, Mr. Hanna. 


Addendum 491-2: On 03/25/ _, Foundation personnel sent an 
unmanned small ship, the S.S. Greaver, into the affected area. A 
large rock in the path of the S.S Greaver immediately burst out of 
the water, tearing a large gash along the side of the S.S. Greaver, 
sinking it within two minutes. During the next "Green Light" event, 
the S.S. Greaver manifested above the area of its wreck. 


SCP-3779 plants will change their properties to match those of the 
introduced object. If given enough time, the properties of plants 
within SCP-3779 can match those of the introduced objects. 


Upon the removal of the foreign object, SCP-3779 plants will return 
to their original states over the course of 4-6 hours. Plants which die 
within SCP-3779 will no longer exhibit their anomalous properties. In 
the event that an adapted plant is removed from SCP-3779, it will 
decay similarly to non-anomalous plants, albeit at a much faster 
rate. Plants introduced to SCP-3779 will not be mimicked; instead, 
they will behave like plants already within SCP-3779. 


Experiment Logs: 


Test #: 3779-01-672001 

Setup: A 1 meter portion of a standard steel |-Beam is 
placed within SCP-3779 and left for 9 hours. 

Results: The tensile strength of all plants within 
SCP-3779 increased by a factor of 10 and the colors of 
the plants shifted towards that of the I-Beam. 


Test #: 3779-02-672001