In the event of a containment breach, EMP generators must be 
immediately activated in order to keep SCP-204-1 disabled. Once 
EMP generators have been activated, security teams have 
approximately thirty seconds to neutralize SCP-204-2 before 
SCP-204-1 can adapt and reassemble itself. If containment cannot 
be achieved in this time, SCP-204-1 must be contained by 
conventional means. Security teams and agents are authorized to 
use any conventional weaponry at their disposal to contain 
SCP-204-1 and SCP-204-2. If SCP-204-2 is terminated during 
containment, then Containment Protocol 204 must immediately be 
initiated. 


Description: SCP-204-1 is a semi-organic nano-machine colony 
that follows SCP-204-2 as a form of protector. SCP-204-1 spends 
the majority of its time in a dispersed cloud, where it is almost 
impossible to perceive with normal human senses. However, if 
SCP-204-2 is put into danger, or if SCP-204-2 commands it to, 
SCP-204-1 will instantaneously materialize into a solid, physical 
form. The exact shape and nature of this form is subjective, 
depending wholly upon SCP-204-2's view, state of mind, and 
imagination. Despite its variable nature, SCP-204-1 has a number of 
common traits. These include: massive strength, large size, basic 
intelligence, perfect obedience to SCP-204-2, and the ability to 
regenerate itself after consuming living flesh. SCP-204-1 is 
vulnerable to conventional weaponry, and can be temporarily forced 
back into its dispersed state if enough damage is inflicted. 


SCP-204-2 is always a child, ranging from four to fourteen years old. 
Physically, there is nothing outstanding about SCP-204-2 besides its 
ability to call upon SCP-204-1. All incidences of SCP-204-2 have 
common traits. All of them have had a history of abuse and danger, 
with many developing acute mental disorders as a result. This 
makes instances of SCP-204-2 difficult to contain in any traditional 
manner, as great care must be taken to keep them in a stable state. 
It appears that SCP-204-1 is attracted to such children, though why 
or how it finds them is currently unknown. If SCP-204-2 is 
terminated or reaches the age of fourteen, then SCP-204-1 will 
abandon it and find a new child to "imprint" on. As a form of self- 
preservation, if SCP-204-1 cannot find a suitable child, it will 
immediately materialize and go berserk, attacking anything in sight. 


Once SCP-204-1 finds a suitable candidate to protect, it immediately 
"imprints" upon SCP-204-2 and will follow it until SCP-204-2 expires 
or until SCP-204-1 decides to leave of its own accord. At first, 
SCP-204-1 appears benign, protecting SCP-204-2 from overt 
threats. However, through careful study and observation, it has been 
noted that all incidences of SCP-204-2 begin to adopt much more 
aggressive, danger-seeking behavior with little regard for human life. 
It is theorized that SCP-204-1 is able to manipulate SCP-204-2's 
thought processes in order to behave in a fashion that would benefit 
it. It is assumed that since SCP-204-1 requires organic flesh for 
sustenance, it needs SCP-204-2 to be in danger in order to "justify" 
its activation. See Addendum 1 for further details. 


Addendum 1: There have been numerous recorded incidences 
where it is believed SCP-204-1 has been involved. The first such 
recorded incident was when a car was found in a residential street, 
completely torn apart and covered in partially devoured human 
remains. Similar incidents occurred until Agents managed to track 
SCP-204-1 to : where they made contact with the first 
recorded incarnation of SCP-204-2. It took three more attempts and 
numerous casualties before SCP-204-1 and SCP-204-2 were 
successfully contained. Interviews with SCP-204-2 revealed that it 
seemed to feel a need to experience danger, such as standing in 
traffic or provoking hostile responses from others. When questioned 
on its reasons, SCP-204-2 simply replied that SCP-204-1 "allowed 
[it] to”. 


Containment Protocol 204: In order to keep SCP-204-1 
successfully contained, it has been necessary to keep a permanent 
stock of candidates to replace SCP-204-2 in the event that the 
current one is terminated or abandoned. Ideally, all candidates 
should be orphans below the age of ten with a history of abuse. 
However, in times of need, Article XII of Containment Protocol 204 
may be authorized to allow candidates that don't meet specific 
requirements. They will be put under the supervision of "caretakers" 
which will consist of D-class personnel convicted of violent crimes, 
child abuse, and pedophilia with Foundation staff present to prevent 
inadvertent termination of candidates. 1 


If SCP-204-2 successfully reaches the cut-off age of fourteen years 


and SCP-204-1 abandons it, the former SCP-204-2 must undergo a 
rigorous amnestic treatment and a thorough psychological 
examination before being reintegrated into a government foster 
program. If it is deemed that the former SCP-204-2 cannot be 
successfully reintegrated, then the subject must be immediately 
terminated. 


Addendum 2: As of the writing of this report, the Foundation has 
contained thirteen instances of SCP-204-2. Eleven instances 
exhibited the trademark hostile and violent behavior typical among 
all instances of SCP-204-2. However, 2 instances of SCP-204-2 
showed a marked improvement in their mental health and stability 
and had the lowest number of containment breach attempts. It is 
currently unclear what specific factors trigger these differences in 
behavior, as the exact mechanism SCP-204-1 uses to manipulate its 
host is still unknown. 


Addendum 3: Though there is evidence to suggest that SCP-204-1 
may be sentient, or possibly even sapient, all attempts to 
communicate directly with SCP-204-1 have resulted in failure. 
Currently, the only feasible method of communicating with 
SCP-204-1 is to use SCP-204-2 as an intermediary. Unfortunately, 
the violent tendencies and hostile behavior exhibited by nearly all 
instances of SCP-204-2 as well as their questionable mental stability 
make this approach highly unreliable. 


Footnotes 
1. To date, Article XII has not been enacted in any form. 


« SCP-203 | SCP-204 | SCP-205 » 


SCP-205: Shadow Lamps 


Item #: SCP-205 
Object Class: Euclid 


Special Containment Procedures: SCP-205-1 and SCP-205-2 are 
contained within Chamber 52 at Site-23, under regular observation 
via the adjoining observation room. SCP-205-1 and SCP-205-2 are 
to be supplied with power and face the white projection screen on 
the wall opposite the observation window at all times. Chamber 52 
requires monthly maintenance to ensure the continued operation of 
both SCP objects, their power supply and remote activation controls. 
Replacement parts and bulbs are kept on hand in the chamber. 
Maintenance is suspended during the final month of the SCP-205 
cycle, occurring in April and October of each year. Should power to 
Chamber 52 fail it is to remain dark and sealed for a period of thirty 
days before local security enters to re-engage power for continued 
observation and containment. 


During maintenance it is critical that only one of the SCP-205 pair is 
ever turned off at a time. Should both objects lose power or 
otherwise cease normal operation the chamber must be sealed for a 
30 day period before local security may enter to re-engage power 
and retrieve the remains of any personnel lost in the chamber. 


Pending O5 review, testing and observation is to continue before 
SCP-205 is to be moved to permanent storage. 


Description: SCP-205 is a pair of flood lamps used in photography. 
The light emitted by each lamp behaves in a manner unique to 
SCP-205 and passes completely through any surface that is not 
colored white. Once the light contacts a white surface it scatters and 
reflects as normal and loses any unnatural properties. If the light 
continues uninterrupted through any matter, otherwise casting no 
shadow, each lamp will display an unidentified young woman's 
shadow upon any flat white surface, such as the projection screen in 


Chamber 52. Whether or not this shadow corresponds to anyone 
living or dead has yet to be determined, although the shadow 
appears to re-enact a specific series of events leading up to the 
woman's death. 


Even if the lamps are slightly moved, the shadow remains distinct 
and does not lose focus or move along with the one lamp or the 
other. Only one shadow is cast although a physical person standing 
before two lamps would actually cast two shadows. 


When supplied with steady power and maintained, the SCP-205 pair 
will go through a six month cycle that ends on April 30th and 
October 31st of each year. Neither the inclusion of an extra day 
during a Leap Year nor intermittent operation failures change these 
dates, thus SCP-205's cycle appears to be tied to the standard 
calendar rather than a set passage of time. 


SCP-205 will shut off at midnight on the final day of each cycle. Any 
persons entering or already inside Chamber 52 when the lamps are 
both turned off are violently assaulted by forces unseen in a manner 
consistent with the fate suffered by the shadow woman, regardless 
of any other light sources in the room. 


If the lamps are shut off at the end of a standard six month cycle 
they can be remotely activated to immediately end the danger and 
begin a new cycle. If the lamps cease operating for any other reason 
Chamber 52 will remain dangerous and must remain sealed for at 
least thirty days regardless of the status of SCP-205 itself. During a 
dangerous phase any equipment in the room is often ransacked, but 
although SCP-205 itself has sometimes been moved the lamps are 
never damaged. 


On two occasions [DATA EXPUNGED] were carved into the walls. 
This strongly implies that [DATA EXPUNGED] displaying an 
awareness of current containment procedures. 


Overview of SCP-205's cycle: For the first month of operation, 
SCP-205 will display a still image of one woman in a provocative 
pose. Although variances have been noted in the pose and clothing 
of the woman, the individual displayed appears to be distinct and 
consistent through all cycles. During the last week of the first month, 


the shadow will begin to move slightly as if the individual is shifting 
her weight or becoming uncomfortable. Her hair and clothing will be 
observed to flutter in ways that do not correspond to any movement 
of the atmosphere within Chamber 52. By the end of the first 
calendar month the shadow will break her pose and spend the next 
eight hours moving through a series of poses that imply a 
photography session complete with clothing changes and short 
breaks, sometimes including a meal. 


After this session is over the shadow will constantly be in motion for 
the next five months, displaying a pantomime of the last days of a 
young model's life before she is brutally murdered at the end of the 
cycle. The shadow of the woman never moves beyond the 
boundaries of the projection screen. The shadows of objects that the 
woman appears to be interacting with do not appear unless they are 
being picked up or carried, and with the exception of the final month 
of the cycle any other individuals that the shadow appears to be 
interacting with are not seen. 


Although the cycle is slightly different each time certain 
consistencies are observed. The individual portrayed appears to 
have taken up photography as a hobby in addition to being a fashion 
model. Her behavior implies a great deal of social interaction 
although with a lack of intimacy and behavior that indicates living 
alone rather than with family or a partner. One implied sexual 
encounter with an unseen partner occurs in the second or third 
month of the cycle and exactly sixty six explicit sexual encounters 
occur in the final month of the cycle. 


During the last month of the cycle in April and October, shadows 
distinct from the young woman are displayed. These shadows all 
have exaggerated nude male physiques and horns projecting from 
the cranium although no phallus is ever observed, even during the 
sexual displays that take up the final days of the cycle. Only one 
shadow appears at first, interacting with the woman in a manner 
suggesting that they have met at a party or social gathering. The 
woman does not appear to notice the unusual nature of the other 
shadow and plays out a series of varying romantic interactions with 
it. The horned shadow will return to dine with the woman, engage in 
silent conversations and accompany her on outings. One recurring 


event involves the horned shadow introducing the woman to at least 
two other identical horned figures. After the second week of the 
month the woman will take photographs of one or more of the 
horned shadows during one of their outings, always with a non- 
digital camera that has been consistent through all observed 
viewings of the SCP-205 cycle. After this event explicit sexual 
encounters will begin between the woman and one of the figures, 
increasing in intensity and frequency until the end of the third week. 


During the final week of the month the woman appears to develop 
the film in her camera for the first time since photographing the 
horned shadow(s). Her reaction to the photographs is one of shock 
and horror, and her movements afterward suggest that she attempts 
to flee and seek shelter behind a locked door, presumably in her 
home. There she is encountered by multiple instances of the horned 
shadow figure which assault her repeatedly for the remainder of the 
week. It is strongly implied that she is killed during this process 
although the assaults will continue until the end of the cycle. 


On the last day of the cycle one of the horned shadows begins to 
grow larger in a manner suggesting that the figure casting it is 
approaching the SCP-205 lamps directly. It will eventually overcast 
all other shadows and at this time both lamps will be physically 
turned off regardless of any modifications made to prevent a halt in 
operation. 


Recovered from camera found with SCP-205-2. Origin unknown. 


Addendum: SCP-205-1 has been in the Foundation's possession 


since - - ;SCP-205-2 is identical in every way, including the 
serial number. It was discovered in a ransacked motel roomin_—, 
on - -_ .Nosign of the identity or whereabouts of the occupant 


have been found, although a camera similar to the one displayed in 
the sixth month of the SCP-205 cycle was also recovered. Most of 
the contained film was ruined by exposure; see attached photo for 
the one image that was developed from the camera. 


Incident 205-76b: On 10-28- , SCP-205-2's bulb burnt out. 
Researcher M. N was sent in to Chamber 52 to replace the 
bulb during one of the climactic assaults. Upon the opening of 


Chamber 52's door, all horned shadow figures within view ceased 
their activity and turned towards the door. Researcher N 

resealed the chamber and refused to enter to perform maintenance. 
Shadow figures did not resume their usual activity for approximately 
three hours. 


Incident 205-77a: On 4-28-  , SCP-205-2's bulb exploded. Shadow 
figures all ceased activity and looked towards the chamber door. No 
staff were dispatched to replace the bulb, Chamber 52 sealed and 
abandoned for 30 days according to procedure. 


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SCP-206: The Voyager 


Item #: SCP-206 
Object Class: Euclid