second and look around you. Half of the things we 
contain are what myths are made of. We can keep telling 
people that SCP-2615 is impossible, but these people 
work with the impossible every day. As soon as people 
see what's behind these doors, they begin to wonder 
what other impossibilities might exist. They begin to 
wonder about bigfoot, and the bedtime stories their 
parents used to read them, and the cure for cancer, and 
they begin to wonder about faeries. And so, we turn 
faeries into a joke, let people have a laugh at the 
impossibility of faeries, and leave them thinking just how 
silly they were to think that they existed. -Josephine 
Fujimoto 


Footnotes 
1. Organisms possessing five different types of cones in their retina, 
allowing them to see five primary colors. 


« SCP-2614 | SCP-2615 | SCP-2616 » 


SCP-2616: Shoo, Fly 


Item #: SCP-2616 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-2616 are contained at 
Site-18 in a 43.2 x 22.9 x 27.9. terrarium. A diet of hummingbird feed 
is adequate for their nutritional needs. On a cyclical basis, deceased 
subjects shall be removed and examined if deemed necessary. The 
objects are not to be separated under current protocols, although 
these protocols are still under examination by the Ethics Comittee. It 
is not known whether separation is ultimately beneficial. 


Description: SCP-2616 are two insects resembling Anastoechus 
nitidulus Bombyliidae. SCP-2616 are believed to be sapient. 
SCP-2616 have long memory spans, and are capable of solving 
advanced problems. The objects die when their offspring hatch. 
Offspring of SCP-2616 are identical to their originals. 


SCP-2616-A and SCP-2616-B differ slightly. SCP-2616-A behavior 
suggests that it retains memories from previous generations. 
SCP-2616-B is capable of judging human intent. 


SCP-2616-A often makes physical contact by brushing against 
SCP-2616-B. When separated for testing, SCP-2616-A will refuse to 
eat. When SCP-2616-B is returned to the containment unit 
SCP-2616-A will resume normal behavior. 


SCP-2616 was first discovered in the cafeteria of Site-18 on 
02/16/04. A researcher, , observed the objects consuming 
spilled juice on a nearby table. The researcher became suspicious 
of their behavior when he attempted to kill SCP-2616-B with a 
newspaper, at which point SCP-2616-A forcefully pushed 
SCP-2616-B away from the impact. 


On the third day of testing the original SCP-2616 pair, two male 


Bombyliidae were introduced into the containment unit of SCP-2616. 
Tiger fly larvae was also placed in the chamber to encourage 
reproduction. SCP-2616-B was initially avoidant while SCP-2616-A 
mated with an introduced subject immediately. SCP-2616-A was 
believed to communicate with SCP-2616-B during this time with an 
unusual wing flapping behavior, after which SCP-2616-B mated with 
the introduced Bombyliidae. SCP-2616-B observed SCP-2616-A 
deposit its larvae and mimicked this behavior after an extended time 
period. 


The original SCP-2616-A was in containment for 7 days, moderately 
shorter than the average lifespan for members of its species. This is 
believed to be due to its temporary undernourishment. The original 
SCP-2616-B was contained for 8 days. 


Two female Anastoechus nitidulus hatched from the deposited 
larvae shortly after the original pair expired. The objects shared 
anomalous properties and physiology with the original pair. Testing 
shows SCP-2616-B does not have memory of previous 
manifestations, while SCP-2616-A retains these memories. 


SCP-2616-B does not emerge from the egg initially and is aided in 
its hatching by SCP-2616-A. Each generation of SCP-2616-B is 
avoidant of SCP-2616-A during its first days of life. Basic behaviors 
such as walking and flying are learned through observation. 


SCP-2616 is currently in its 958th generation. 
« SCP-2615 | SCP-2616 | SCP-2617 » 


SCP-2617: Winter Battalion Command 


Item #: SCP-2617 
Object Class: Safe 


Special Containment Procedures: Due to its fixed location, 
Containment Area-57 is to be established to contain SCP-2617 on- 
site. The perimeter around SCP-2617 is to be fenced in via chain 
link fence and mounted with eight surveillance cameras. Activation 
of SCP-2617 is prohibited. Each unique instance of SCP-2617-B is 
to be kept in Storage Unit 5 at Area-57. 


Description: SCP-2617 is a 100 m tall radio tower situated in 
Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia, and is controlled by a built-in electro- 
mechanical computer. The computer possesses a numeric dial, 
intended for inputting geographic coordinates. The central 
processing unit for SCP-2617 is a bio-mechanical analytical engine 
constructed from the brain tissue of Eugene lvanoff, a Russian exile 
based in Bydgoszcz, Poland who disappeared in 1928. 


When SCP-2617 is switched on, geographic coordinates may be 
inputted. If valid coordinates! are inputted, an encrypted radio 
transmission is sent out and SCP-261 7-(A-C) will begin 
manifestation in the designated site. 


SCP-2617-A refers to a collection of humanoid statues, which are 
constructed out of ice. All instances of SCP-2617-A are featureless, 
and are physically identical to one another. About 100 such 
instances are manifested for every minute SCP-2617 remains 
activated. Once manifested, they will proceed to attack all 
belligerents2 in the vicinity. When no belligerent is present in the 
vicinity, SCP-2617-A instances typically move towards the location 
of SCP-2617. 


SCP-2617-A instances are capable of autonomous movement, 
travelling at an average velocity of 1.2 km/h. They typically display 


high levels of coordination with one another, despite having no 
identifiable means of communication. They also have no difficulty in 
orientation, despite lacking sensory organs such as eyes and ears. 


SCP-2617-B refers to an assortment of weapons, operated by 
SCP-2617-A instances. They are similarly constructed out of ice, 
and are 1:1 scale replicas of weapons fielded by contemporary 
Soviet and Russian militaries. All instances of SCP-2617-A are 
armed with at least one instance of SCP-2617-B when manifested. 
The functionality of SCP-2617-B instances is comparable to 
respective non-anomalous counterparts, despite unknown means to 
propel ammunition. Below is an abridged list of SCP-2617-B 
instances. 


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instance Description Remarks 
SCP-2617-B1 Resembles a First appeared in 
Mosin-Nagant 1941; Eastern 


MiTsyT. Front 
SCP-2617-B2 Resembles a First appeared in 
PPD-40 1941; Eastern 


submachine gun} Front 

SCP-2617-B7 Resembles a T-60 First appeared in 
scout tank; it is 1941; Eastern 
operated by 2 Front 
instances of 
SCP-2617-A, 
acting as gunner 
and driver. 

SCP-2617-B25 | ResemblesaMF First appeared in 
40 submachine | 1942; Eastern 
gun. Front. MP 40 are 

among captured 
German military 
equipment used 
by the Soviet 
military on the 
Eastern Front. 
SCP-2617-B32 | Resembles a Recovered from 


SCP-2617-B34 


SCP-2617-B36 


SCP-2617-B46 


Cossack Shashka. Leningrad, USSR3 


Resembles a 
Berdan rifle. 


in 1985; originally 
classified as Al- , 
it was later 
reclassified due to 
similarities with 
other instances of 
SCP-2617-B. 
Recovered from 
Moscow, USSR in 
1987; originally 
classified as Al- , 
it was later 
reclassified due to 
similarities with 
other instances of 
SCP-2617-B. 


Resembles a T-55 First appeared in 


main battle tank; 
unlike other 
SCP-2617-B 
instances that 
resemble 
armoured 
vehicles, 
SCP-2617-B36 is 
capable of 
autonomous 
motion and 
requires no 
SCP-2617-A 
instance to 
operate. Notably, 
SCP-2617-B36 
avoids direct 
attacks on 


unarmed persons. 


Resembles a 
powered 
exoskeleton of 


1993; see Test 
2617-1. Due to its 
autonomous 
motion, 
SCP-2617-B36 
was dismantled 
and transported 
outside of Russian 
borders to be 
sublimated via its 
own effect. 


First appeared in 
; see 
Experiment Log 


SCP-294; SCP-294 made humming noises and shook violently for 
approximately 3 minutes before providing a highly viscous, opaque 
black liquid. Upon consumption, Dr. reported that he 
remembered everything that had ever happened to him. Following 
this test, Dr. entered his office and returned 48 hours later with 
a 538-page autobiography. 


Addendum [SCP-294ad]: Researcher produced request consisting 
solely of the phrase "surprise me". Device produced an opaque cup 
containing normal water, later determined to have been heated to 
approximately 200 degrees Celsius. Upon receiving vibration from 
transport, the contents of the cup turned into steam, violently 
spraying boiling water in a 2-meter radius. 


Addendum [SCP-294af]: Researcher produced request for "Blood 
of Christ". SCP-294 vibrated and produced the message "Hic est 
enim Calix Sanguinis mei", then produced a paper drinking cup 
containing approximately 0.12 liters of red grape wine. 


Addendum [SCP-294ag]: Researcher produced requests for "cup 
of Smilodon blood", "cup of passenger pigeon blood", and "cup of 
Thomas Jefferson's blood", and received three "OUT OF RANGE" 
errors. 


Addendum [SCP-294ah]: A D-class personnel with IQ of 99 and 
low curiosity scores was given written instructions about what to 
request. The D-class personnel produced a request for ‘blood of 
canis lupus' and received a cup of liquid subsequently identified as 
wolf blood. The D-class personnel next produced a request for 
‘saliva of equus ferus caballus' and received a cup of liquid 
subsequently identified as horse saliva. The D-class personnel next 
produced a request for "urine of phascolarctos cinereus’ and 
received a cup of liquid subsequently identified as koala urine. The 
D-class personnel next produced a request for "cerebrospinal fluid 
of phoberomys pattersoni" and received a cup of liquid currently 
undergoing analysis. It is to be noted that Phoberomys pattersoni 
went extinct during the late Miocene epoch, approximately 8 million 
years ago. 


Addendum [SCP-294ai]: Dr. King produced request for "a cup of 
room-temperature superconductor", and received a cup of apple 


unknown origin, | T-98816- 


with design 0C108/682. Due 
elements to the events of 
derivative of termination log, 
insects. information on 


Corresponds to no instance is limited. 
known weapons 

currently fielded by 

Russian Armed 

Force. 

SCP-2617-B51 Resembles a See Event Log 
Fractional Orbital] 3070-31-12E. 
Bombardment 
Weapon. Partially 
constructed. 

Information 
regarding its 
interior unknown. 


SCP-2617-C is a nimbus cloud formed over the designated site, 
precipitating ice crystals. The precipitation of ice crystals is utilised 
by SCP-2617-A and SCP-2617-B for regeneration, using them to 
repair broken portions. These ice crystals are also used as 
‘ammunition’ for SCP-2617-B instances that possess a gun 
component. 


SCP-2617-A and SCP-2617-B instances that are outside SCP-2617- 
C are unable to regenerate, although they retain their solid phase at 
room temperature. When outside the borders of the Russian 
Federation, they will undergo sublimation.4 Incineration is also 
capable of terminating instances of SCP-2617-A and SCP-2617-B. 


The Foundation was first made aware of SCP-2617 after its 
deployment by the USSR during the winter of 1941. Despite official 
denial by the Soviet leadership, evidence from the Wehrmacht and 
Foundation intelligence have verified the existence of SCP-2617. 
Below is a translated transcript from the Wehrmacht, mentioning 
instances of SCP-2617-A in the Eastern Front. 


The enemy continues to pursue us, as though they do 
not need sleep. Their bodies are not of flesh, but of ice. 


Our bullets could not stop them. They do not negotiate. 
They only slaughter. 


Between 1941 to 1943, there have been about reported 
manifestations of SCP-2617-(A-C) within the USSR. As SCP-2617 
was then under GRU-P control, containment was initially not 
possible. That said, intelligence was able to pinpoint the GRU-P 
facility wherein SCP-2617 is held. 


On / /1992, a recovery team was dispatched to the GRU-P facility 
and SCP-2617 was successfully secured without incident. The 
facility was found to have been abandoned. 


Addendum 2617-1: Despite its discovery in 1941, historic accounts 
have suggested that SCP-2617 (or entities similar to SCP-2617-A) 
had been active since the 18th century. Below are translated 
excerpts from Byliny of the Tsars, a book authored by members of 
the Tsar's Seers.9 


And Tsar Peter commanded the Grigori to strike against 
the Caroleans. And the Grigori obeyed, enveloping the 
land and seas in ice. A mighty host of warriors was 
unleashed upon the Caroleans, each of them a warrior 
Carved in ice. 


Upon Tsar Alexander's command, the Grigori obeyed 
and a mighty host of warriors descended upon the land. 
Under the veil of winter, the host of carved soldiers cast 
themselves upon the Great Army of many nations. And 
like the Caroleans before then, ice and death await them. 


Addendum 2617-2: Due to a suspected connection between 
SCP-2617 and the "Grigori" entity, Father Mikhail® was called in for 
the following interview. 


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Interviewed: Father Mikhail 
Interviewer: Agent Ivan Braginsky 


Foreword: Fr. Mikhail was shown Addendum 


2617-1. The following interview is originally 
conducted in Russian. 


<Begin Log> 


Agent Braginsky: Please explain the Seers' 
involvement with the Grigori entity described in 
these excerpts. 


Fr. Mikhail: To be brief, we were the ones 
who had found it and sealed it. 


Agent Braginsky: Sealed it? 


Fr. Mikhail: To be precise, it's a pact, but we 
have to seal it. A being of such power would 
only cause unnecessary destruction in its true 
form, so its essence was dispersed into 
fragments in the sky. Through a ritual, these 
fragments would coalesce at our call and 
reform as an army of soldiers. Not as strong as 
it could be, but easier to control. 


Agent Braginsky: And the entity is a willing 
participant? 


Fr. Mikhail: Of course. It wishes to regain the 
favour of God, and we wish for protection. It's 
a mutual agreement. 


Agent Braginsky: Based on the excerpts, the 
entity was weaponised by your organisation. 
Could you elaborate on them? 


Fr. Mikhail: Please do not be mistaken, agent. 
Our pact with the Grigori is very specific. It is 
meant only to defend Russia against foreign 
invaders, nothing else. 


Agent Braginsky: Given its use in Russia's 
defence, who else knew about the entity's 
existence or its applications? 


Fr. Mikhail: Like all that is written in the 
Chronicles, they are exclusive to our sect 
alone... until we've allowed your group to view 
its contents, of course. 


Agent Braginsky: Father, would you please 
take a look at these? 


[Agent Braginsky hands Fr. Mikhail a collection 
of photographs of SCP-2617-A recovered from 
field agents.] 


Agent Braginsky: These were intercepted 
from the Wehrmacht in the Eastern Front. We 
currently believe that the Grigori entity is the 
cause of these ambushes. 


Fr. Mikhail: It certainly matches the 
illustrations and the context is appropriate, but 
unlikely. The Bolsheviks shouldn't be able to. 


Agent Braginsky: Why not? 


Fr. Mikhail: Even if they knew that the Grigori 
exists and what it could do, they could not 
summon it. This ritual requires a Tsar, a Tsar 
they had murdered. 


Agent Braginsky: Does the late Tsar have 
any knowledge pertaining to this ritual or 
anomaly? 


Fr. Mikhail: No, the Tsar is only the conduit for 
the ritual. He is a symbol of God's authority on 
Earth, and symbolism is everything to a ritual. 
With the Grigori disconnected from God and 
His Word, the Tsar as God's proxy is the best 
alternative. That's why a Tsar must always 
reign and rule. 


<End Log> 


Addendum 2617-3: The following message is decoded from 
transmissions emitted from SCP-2617. 


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